Google's December Pixel update includes 33 bug fixes, with two addressing battery life issues.

Here's a rundown of the functional improvements included in the December update, which focuses on rectifying software errors. The update addresses a problem that, in some instances, caused the status bar to show a blank space or a question mark. This issue, where some Pixel users were seeing a blank bar instead of the battery percentage, was reported back in October.

The December Pixel Update will resolve this for Pixel 6 and newer models. The update also fixes an issue where the 80% charge limit was being ignored.

The functional updates for December bring enhancements and error corrections for Pixel devices:

Audio

Addresses intermittent audio crashes on Pixel 9 series, Pixel 9a, and later models.

Battery & Charging

Corrects an issue where the battery icon displayed a blank or question mark on the status bar for Pixel 6 series and later.

Resolves a problem where the 80% charge limit setting was not working correctly for Pixel 6 series and later.

Bluetooth

Addresses occasional connection problems with certain Bluetooth devices for Pixel 6 series and later.

Camera

Improves general camera stability on Pixel 9 series and later.

Display & Graphics

Fixes screen flashing or black screen issues on Pixel 10 series.

Corrects occasional screen freezes on Pixel 10 series.

Fixes screen dimming that required turning the screen off and on to restore brightness on Pixel 10 series.

Addresses delayed screen response when unlocking from Always-On Display on Pixel 6 series and later.

Fixes inner display flickering or black screen issues when launching certain games on Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Resolves screen freezes and display corruption on Pixel 9 series and later.

Framework

Fixes issues with the "Extra Dim" Quick Settings tile on Pixel 6 series and later.

Addresses system memory issues caused by splash screens not closing correctly on Pixel 6 series and later.

Improves stability when using Picture-in-Picture mode during display changes on Pixel 6 series and later.

Enhances general system stability and performance on Pixel 6 series and later.

Sensors

Improves stability by fixing memory allocation failures in sensor-related features on Pixel 6 series and later.

System

Improves general system stability and performance on Pixel 6 series and later.

Telephony

Fixes instability and intermittent issues with emergency calling on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a.

Improves network connection stability and performance on Pixel 6 series and later.

Touch

Corrects fingerprint unlock failures on Pixel 9 series and later.

User Interface

Fixes keyboard flickering or failure to appear when searching in the app drawer on Pixel 6 series and later.

Addresses Google Home controls launching as a blank screen on Pixel 6 series and later.

Fixes message notification sounds not playing on Pixel 6 series and later.

Addresses layout and animation issues during transitions on Pixel 6 series and later.

Fixes overlapping UI elements in the notification shade on Pixel 6 series and later.

Fixes semi-transparent background after launching the camera via power button on Pixel 6 series and later.

Fixes swipe-up gestures failing to trigger overview or exit apps on Pixel 6 series and later.

Addresses issues with Quick Settings (QS) shade on Pixel 6 series and later.

Fixes System UI crashes when interacting with notification onboarding buttons on Pixel 6 series and later.

Fixes the notification shade incorrectly displaying the quick settings shelf instead of notifications after unlocking the screen on Pixel 6 series and later.

Improves performance and stability in UI transitions and animations on Pixel 6 series and later.

Wi-Fi

Improves Wi-Fi connectivity stability and performance on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a.

The update begins rolling out on December 2nd, over the coming week. The Android security patch dated 2025-12-01 addresses 51 security issues, while the 2025-12-05 patch addresses 56, with vulnerabilities ranging from "High" to "Critical."

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