The Android 13 October update is releasing now and contains nine fixes in front of upcoming Pixel phones.
This second update boasts nine enhancements across Audio, Connectivity, User Interface, and Wi-Fi after only five changes were made last month.
The Android 13 UI is the focus of this month’s updates, which also address empty Quick Settings tiles and widget compatibility issues. As well as fixing a device crash when playing audio from local storage, there is a fix for several programs that don’t display an icon in the media player.
Use the following device key to interpret the Android 13 Pixel changelog:
*[1] Included on Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5 and Pixel 5a (5G)
(This only applies to the first issue under Audio, with everything else in the October update benefiting all Android 13 Pixel devices.)
Audio
- Fix for issue occasionally causing audible humming or noise artifacts 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 notification shade
- Fix for issue occasionally causing Work Profile toggle button to appear truncated in app drawer
Wi-Fi
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing available Wi-Fi networks from displaying in network selection menu in certain apps
Google Pixel Watch 4
Google Pixel 9
Keep Reading
New leaks are offering the clearest look yet at HyperOS 4, and they suggest Xiaomi is preparing the biggest visual overhaul in the software’s history, including a redesigned interface and refreshed wallpapers. Liquid Glass Interface Leak Details Screenshots reportedly pulled from internal Xiaomi 18-series prototypes running an early Android 17-based build of HyperOS 4 reveal […]
Xiaomi has started rolling out stable Android 17 to the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and Xiaomi 17T Pro, packaged under the HyperOS 3 label. A Confusing Label, But a Real Platform Jump The HyperOS 3 branding is the same one Xiaomi already used for its Android 16 rollout, which makes the naming a bit […]
Google is rolling out the stable Android 17 and Wear OS 7 updates for compatible Pixel phones and watches. Beyond the new features these releases bring, both updates come packed with bug fixes and general improvements aimed at smoothing out the overall experience. Many of the changes target long-standing annoyances, while several underlying improvements should […]
Android 17 has just arrived on Google Pixel phones, and it’s set to reach Xiaomi devices soon as well. For Xiaomi users, though, this upgrade carries considerably more weight than usual — the upcoming HyperOS 4 skin is reportedly bringing a substantial software and architectural overhaul rather than the typical incremental yearly refresh. Beyond the […]
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 has arrived for Google Pixel devices, bringing a mix of new features and bug fixes. This release also marks the Platform Stability milestone for the operating system, laying the groundwork for its transition toward a stable release. Alongside the specific bug fixes Google detailed for this build, the update introduces […]
Honor introduced a new term to the industry, “Agentic OS,” on the opening day of MWC26 in Shanghai, outlining several defining characteristics of this operating system concept along with features that will arrive for users through the upcoming MagicOS 11 update. The reveal took place during the MWC 26 first-day event on June 24, where […]
Comments & Discussions
Join the conversation! We use Disqus to handle comments. Click the button below to load the comment section.