Google October 2022 security patch: here are all the bug fixes
October is here and it’s a conventional move for Google to release an SMR every month which leads us to the Google October 2022 Security Patch – it’s available with some bug fixes under the hood. The Google October 2022 Security Patch is specifically Android 13 UI fixes among some other fixes for sections of Pixel phones. Most probably, the new Pixel 7 will have gotten this patch, let’s take a look at the fixes.
Changelog of Google October 2022 Security Patch
Audio
- Fix for issues occasionally causing audible humming or noise artefacts during calls while using wired headsets *[1]
- Fix for issue preventing device volume controls in media player notification to work under certain conditions
Connectivity
- Fix for issue causing launcher crash when connecting to VPN in certain conditions
User Interface
- Fix for issue causing compatibility issues with certain app widgets in Android 13 • Fix for issue causing media player to display default icon for certain media apps
- Fix for issue occasionally causing device crash when playing audio from local storage
- Fix for issue occasionally causing empty Quick Settings tiles to display in the notification shade
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the Work Profile toggle button to appear truncated in the app drawer
Wi-Fi
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing available Wi-Fi networks from displaying in the network selection menu in certain apps
The first issue fixed by the Google October 2022 Security Patch – in the audio section – is for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 lineups, the other issues are generally for Pixel phones running on Android 13. So there you have it, the Google October 2022 Security Patch, a better Android 13 experience.
