Google just released the October 2018 Android security patch for Pixel and Nexus devices. It looks like we already have both factory image and OTA files ready to be downloaded for those willing to do some manual labor, or you can sit back and wait for the update to arrive over-the-air to your device.

So far, we are seeing new 9.0.0 files for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL (PPR2.181005.003), as well as for Pixel and Pixel XL (PPR2.181005.003, PPR1.181005.003).

Other Google devices that won’t receive the update to Pie are getting new Oreo builds with the latest security patch. The Nexus 6P will get build OPM7.181005.003, Nexus 5X will get OPM7.181005.003, and the Pixel C will get OPM8.181005.003.

For specific build notes:

Pixel and Pixel XL builds PPR1.181005.003 are Telus only

Pixel and Pixel XL builds PPR2.181005.003 are for everyone else

Functional patches:

References Category Improvements Devices A-112486006 Media Improved performance for certain protected media formats Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL A-112529920 Power Improved fast-charging behavior for Pixel devices Pixel, Pixel XL A-79643956 Stability Improved stability when using Android Auto Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL A-111467967 Performance Modified Call Screening behavior when using Maps Navigation All

You can grab each image or OTA file at the links below. For instructions on how to flash a factory image, here you go. For instructions on how to flash an OTA .zip file, here you go. To check for the update, head into Settings>System>Advanced>System update.

As more files arrive as well as additional details, we’ll update this post.

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