Google recently rolled out another major Android 10 update for a few Pixel phones. You can expect many changes and new features in this month’s March Android 10 upgrade. Here’s what you need to know, what has changed and how to get it right now.
As usual, this software has some important changes and the latest Pixel 2, 2XL, Pixel 3, 3XL, 3a and their fixes pixel 4. I’m not saying new features and fixes a number of minor bugs. Google calls it the “March Pixel feature drop.”
wait for this version increase security & fix performance, patch issues and remaining issues. You’ll want to accept and download this new version right away to enjoy what’s shown in the video below.
It’s worth noting that some of the things in the video above or the listings below are very specific to the Pixel 4, while the rest are just changes and improvements to Android as a whole. Either way, this week your Pixel phone will get a new update with the latest, best, fastest and safest version of Android 10 available in 2020.
Certain carriers like T-Mobile paused the March Android 10 upgrade because it completely broke Google Pay. It looks like Google quickly fixed the issues and continued to roll them out from now on.
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March Android 10 Update: What’s New
Google releases the latest security updates on the first Monday of each month, which this month is Monday, March 2, 2020. As we mentioned above, those who don’t get it right away may not have it yet as it sees a small delay. Those still waiting should receive and update the OTA notification within 24-48 hours starting March 9.
Below we’ve included the changelog and bug fixes from Google, but you can read more here: Android security bulletinand Pixel security bulletin page. We’re seeing a much larger list of changes this month than we got in February, which is a good thing. Some of these are probably in anticipation of Android 11.
Additionally, after browsing around, we were able to find a complete list of all the features that came with the March Pixel drop, although not all of them are immediately available. According to this AndroidPolice.
While there are plenty of small additions to improve devices like the Pixel 4, none of them are particularly big or notable. Now instead of waiting for Android 11 release this year.
We’re also seeing several “critical or high” patches by Google in March that will make Android 10 more secure. Then there’s a good list of functional patches or bug fixes for Pixel 3 and Pixel 4 phones.
Download March Pixel Android 10 Update
These updates usually come within the first few days after they’re announced, not to mention that Google has already released factory images of them. However, sometimes we see that it takes up to 2-3 weeks. So, if you want to get this latest version of Android for your Pixel device now, instead of waiting, you can download or flash the update with these files located below.
Additionally, there is a specific March factory image for AT&T to fix Google Pay.
Here’s how to update your Pixel device if you download the files manually.
When Will I Get the Update?
Considering that there is a new feature drop, you probably want this update as soon as possible. And while it usually arrives immediately, as on March 2, many people are still waiting.
Either way, wait for an over-the-air update notification. So at this time should come right away, don’t be surprised if you have to wait more than a few days or until the weekend.
Note that Google’s check for updates button should work in your phone’s settings menu. Go to get it now. This button pulls the update from Google servers to your phone.
The whole process should take less than 10 minutes. From downloading to installing and rebooting on Android 10.
March Pixel Android 10 Update Issues
We see a lot of people on social media who have received the March update and it has been going smoothly so far. However, we often see complaints about installation issues, freezing and bad battery life after the update. It’s best to wait for the over-the-air update rather than manually installing the files as this is usually the easiest and hassle-free way to do it.
While Google releases images for people to upload manually, be patient and wait for the over-the-air update, which is a much easier process. As a reminder, you need more than 30% battery for the update and WiFi is recommended. We recommend doing the update tonight or tomorrow at home, not at work, when you don’t have time to deal with potential issues. If you run into problems, here are some common fixes.
What’s Next for Your Pixel 2, 3 or Pixel 4?
Google fixed a lot of things with December, January, and then February updates, so it’s good to see these latest updates focus on new features. However, Android 10 introduced a few new issues even after a long 6-month beta period, and not all of them were fixed. Google is still working on a few quirks, and we’re glad to see this March update address some of them.
Google is still slowly working to improve the experience, fix bugs and fine-tune the software for optimal performance each month. Don’t expect Android 10.1 anytime soon. For now, we expect one update this week and another on the first Monday of every month.
We will remind you once again this month that the original Google Pixel and Pixel XL are no longer supported by Google. They will not receive this March update or any other updates going forward. Sorry. All new devices will continue to see monthly releases.
So what’s next for your Pixel phone? Alongside the monthly updates are the newly launched Android 11 Developer Preview and new versions of Android 11 later this month when the developer preview moves into public beta. The search giant launched the Android R developer preview earlier this year, but the first stable releases won’t arrive for another few months. You can try Android 11 right away if you dare, but we recommend waiting until at least the 3rd beta.
Get the latest Android 10 software for your Pixel for now. Then leave us a comment below if it solves your problems or causes a new one. Also note that this update is only for Google’s own smartphones and nothing like the Galaxy S10. Other phones from OnePlus, Samsung, LG or others are waiting for updates from manufacturers. Basically, if you don’t have a newer Google Pixel device, this update isn’t for you yet.
