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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DGL2033:
I installed the update a couple days ago, I'm TMobile, in the upper Midwest. It's about 214 mb, I didn't really have any noticable issues, except, BT would occasionally stop broadcasting through headphones, both pairs. So far, that's not happening, but, it did not happen in the first weeks of using the phone either. Not noticing any other issues, before & after.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DGL2033:
When my headphones cut out, all I did was cycle them off & back on to have them working again. I'm 2 days on the update, so likely too soon to say it's fixed because it didn't first happen for a few weeks after I started using the phone.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DGL2033:
The one I just installed 2 days ago, was 214 mb
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DGL2033:
Maybe you should look at the app "Network Cell Info" in Playstore. Since I've had this phone, it's not been completely 5g, but, split with 4g. Even though it shows 5G UC and in settings, 5G that's not entirely true. When I have done speed tests, with various apps, I'm near 300 mbps consistently. It's possible you are in an area not fully 5G? Me, I'm sitting practically on a tower all day, everyday. Upper Midwest, USA, T-Mobile.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wilpang:
Just tried that app and states that I'm on 3.5G but I know previously I could get 4G at a minimum. Probably a mixture of location, network and weaker modem.

Not sure if the app is broken as I did a speed test and it states 7.5mb download but other speed tests it's between 1-3mb.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DominikReber:
Used the update for 2 days now and I am really happy.

My phone slowed down before, did have lags and didnt feel snappy at all.

At the moment, these problems are all gone.

Never had any problem with call dropping before.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] antoniovj1:
I'm still getting network signal drops 🥲
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] RetroTech07:
Idk if this new update has fixed battery usage, but since Monday morning I've had some of the most extreme battery saving while in standby that I've not yet had on mobile networks. I've gone 48hrs with the phone in deep sleep with minimal drain; something that did not happen before unless on wifi. Typically I'd have to charge after 24hrs, but this is insane lol
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DGL2033:
The speed test in the app is a fairly new beta. The rest of the app, has been around for years. I use other speed test apps, which are drastically better. As for signal stats, I think those are reasonably reliable. Since I'm right off a major highway and a tower less than a mile away, I've always had great signal strength. When I first got my LG V40 thin Q, my data speed & signal nearly doubled from my HTC M9. Signal showed 4G+ back then, and my download speeds on those other speed apps, was nearing 150 mbps down. Best I had ever received on m9 was almost 90 mbps. So, I attributed that to better, newer hardware of the LG phone. But, when TMobile took over Sprint, my speeds dropped off, as they were converting the network to prioritize 5G. Untill I got the pixel 6, and instantly, my speed went up to probably an average of 275 mbps to 300 mbps. If you've given Network Cell location access, then it will track your tower connections around town, in the maps tab. Also, history tab shows day, week, month and what signal whether 4g or 5g etc. For speed checks, I use the "Speed Check" app in Playstore, it's consistent with the other app, "FCC" speed check app. Ookla speed test is probably one of the oldest speed test apps around. It's very reliable too.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] kevinireland11:
S21 is such a better experience, not a single issue at all on android 12, the 2 January updates for this phone just made it more snappier and smoother, my Pixel 6 still has issues, google and they're experimental 6 line.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] catintheroof:
im pretty happy with the january update, realted to battery, performance and FPR, but these are the issues that still bothers me the most:

1. android auto completely closes when a notification arises, i need to put the phone in "do not disturb" and disable all audible and visual notification, and only then android auto works

2. the good old friend delay on taps when using third party launchers.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I haven't had this problem (yet). I just used Android Auto for an hour one direction and then another hour back, besides smaller trips most days, and a much longer trip last Saturday (I hadn't updated my rooted P6P yet, but my wife had updated her unrooted P6P and drove that long trip back. I have definitely received notifications while using Android Auto with the January update, but I'm note sure if my wife has.

Are you signed up for the Android Auto beta program? I apparently am (I always forget!), so may be worth a try. Or if you are on the beta program, maybe leave it and try the non-beta.

I still don't notice this with Nova Launcher - or was this one only an issue when using the navigation bar (I'm getting used to gestures)?

I'm not saying these issues don't exist, of course, just my observations.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] catintheroof:
im not in beta and beta is full.

let me explain further because i miss explained myself, im on "do not disturb" the whole day so im un CUSTOM do not disturb wih little notification passing trough, in THAT mode, when the notifications arrive, AA closes, so i switch to DND > "Display options for hidden notifications" > "no visuals or sounds from notifications" and that fixes it.

i'll try to use AA withoud DND.

The delay is with navigations gestures, actually is only fixable by now switching to nav bar, and nove has written non stop that is an issue recognized by google, that they are not interesed in fixing.

is super easy to reproduce, while using nova with nav gestures, open any app, and go back to the home screen, at the righ moment that you see the home, try to open any other app, that first half a second that you try to tap anything after you are back to home does nothing.

further reference :

https://www.reddit.com/r/NovaLauncher/comments/r1ffh8
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Ah! I see, thanks. I have before accidentally used Android Auto with DnD still enabled but I have DnD set to allow/exception Android Auto sounds (or perhaps more accurately - I can never remember which way it is - I have the App Info for the Android Auto app set to ignore DnD). I haven't used AA with DnD on the January update yet, that I recall, though.

Ah yes! Indeed, I confirm the issue now. I must rarely try to launch another app that fast after going home.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Matterhorn:
I sideloaded it. US T-Mobile 5GUC, so far it feels snappier. I'll report any issues.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
If you sideload it correctly it won't.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] cmh714:
its the normal Global Google release, Verizon will be behind a day or two...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Look in your About menu and see what build you updated to. Look at the date, if it has 202201xx, then yes. I wouldn't expect the update to be that tiny, though.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Source for that information? They either always or mostly consolidate their builds into one eventually, so unless there's official confirmation, it could be this might be the only image. Doesn't say Global. We'll find out eventually! 😂
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Sounds more like a Google Play System update. What version are you on? They started rolling out the December Play System update just recently for those who haven't gotten it yet, so if you are on one earlier than December it may just be that and not the monthly security update, given that small size.

But then again, maybe it's a small one.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] orlans21:
Checked to see if the update is available through OTA and it is but a little odd to see a 41mb update.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] cmh714:
Mine is 215MB...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] bobby janow:
Yeah if there was going to be a Verizon specific build it would have said for xyz except Verizon.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] orlans21:
Well I guess I'll just wait and see once it reboots
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] cmh714:
Its my opinion that, that is what Google first releases always.....now that doesnt mean everyone should just go use it relative to where they might be and whom is their carrier. The US carriers are always a day or so behind, and I think same for the European flavors...my opinion.

EDIT: Also, I am a Verizon customer and have NEVER run Verizon code on any of my Google devices. The base release works just fine....

EDIT: And for clarity, I am coming from the November release, so that may be the reason I am 215MB update??? just a thought
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wilpang:
Same here just paused at the moment.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wilpang:
I had that a few days ago, on Dec 1 2021
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TonikJDK:
You are the first to report an OTA. Can you hit about phone and see what version you are running and post it here please. Also where are you and what carrier are you using.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wilpang:
As per cmh714 I'm on Dec update already so might just be an update to that but yeah I will post info once updated.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Ah, the small size makes sense now.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] cmh714:
I'll post mine as well once I finish....But I can start with In the US, my carrier is VZW and I ONLY run Google code not Verizon code....My phone was on November Google code .036.....stay tuned
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] stbxxl:
My Pro 6 (unlocked on T-Mobile, never got anything in December) just got a 215 MB security update after a manual check.

"Optimizing your device, this make take a while"
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] thethruth:
Yeah same here. Optimizing apps as we speak
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] bosox284:
Call screening still isn't available for me. I wonder if they haven't fixed that bug yet.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Hold for me and call screening are back for me.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] bosox284:
Interesting, what's your app version? Mine's 73.0.414822266-pixel2021

Edit: Did a force close, cleared cache, and re-opened. Call screen and hold for me are back for me too.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Gundabolu SC:
Fingerprint scanner is so much faster...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] orlans21:
Update finished and i am on January so to confirm with what other people were saying for the small install size due to being on December
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wilpang:
12 (SQ1D.220105.007) and Three UK

Edit: what's the actual improvement? Signal seems the same not rubbish just not as strong as other devices.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] whatsisnametake2:
I just got the 215mb update. not installed it yet. I am rooted. if I update ota will I need to re root?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] EndlessBliss:
Any issues using Magisk/root with this update?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] cmh714:
I would suspect not if you can follow instructions: https://xdaforums.com/t/method-to-u...wiping-data-and-retaining-root.4356065/unread
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] cmh714:
It just landed so who knows :)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] kevinireland11:
Still laggy and a jittery mess, tensor is complete **** lol, pixel 5 on android 12 is sweet asf
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] whatsisnametake2:
I meant if i update on the phone rather than flashing it. I presume I would lose root this way and will need to download the factory image to extract the boot image and repatch it with magisk if i do that? it won't relock the bootlaoder will it? and if i sideload?flash it while the update is waiting to go on the phone already will it just discard the update on the phone?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Starzboy77:
Just updated and network connections seems slightly better? I was having issues with the December update where the screen would not register touch inputs until I turned off the screen and turned it back on. So far I haven't seen this issue with the January update, but again I just updated less than an hour ago. Really hope that Google corrected a lot of the issues going on with this phone because so far I'm pretty disappointed after dropping close to a grand. 🤞
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] murphyjasonc:
I just tried and bootlooped. Going to try again to rule out a bad download or something.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] stroke55:
No - Magisk alpha 23016 is working and SN passes.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Cares:
Everything running smoothly for me so far....although I had no issues with December patch either.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] murphyjasonc:
Just rooted. Bootlooped first time I tried but worked the 2nd time.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] thethruth:
Yeah seems real smooth and my signal is rock solid
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] spotmark:
Just checked system updates on my Verizon version and it was there. It's currently installing OTA.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] thethruth:
The camera software is a Lil different. Theres a slider to adjust focal length instead of around button to push
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TonikJDK:
Here is the fix list from Google.

Google Pixel Update - January 2022 - Google Pixel Community
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Vio281:
eh whats wrong with your wifi 6?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wilpang:
Weird things with the modem, I have a works iPhone SE via EE and can get on 4g download about 40-45mb download. Swapped SIMs and via Three get about 10-13mb on the iPhone which is an improvement compared to P6P which is 1-2mb.

Now the weird part is that when I put the EE SIM into P6P the download speed was also 40-45mb! So not sure what's going on!!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] znel52:
What is version number?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
As I mentioned in another thread:

Modem seems fine so far. No dropped calls yet.

I haven't noticed any new combos or capabilities for T-Mobile, but it's certainly looks newer than December's. 5G carrier aggregation and high-powered n41 are still present.

Apparently there's new combos for UK carriers.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
If you're rooted you should turn off automatic OTA updates in Developer Options. In some cases trying to take an OTA while not completely stock might temporarily screw up your phone.

Use the full factory images method. You need it to grab the stock boot.img to root it unless you're using a custom kernel, anyway.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
OTAs never re-lock your bootloader.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] bosox284:
You must just have a dud of a phone. I've never had any lag or jitters, and it seems most others are good too. Even on the Dec update
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] whatsisnametake2:
great thanks for the tip. I'll do it that way. and thanks for the developers setting tip as well. if the update is already downloaded but not applied, presumably disabling automatic updates will stop it from installing even tho its downloaded?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] whatsisnametake2:
ok cheers. is it ok to leave certain apps frozen (by titanium) when flashing a full image without wipe?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I honestly don't know. With any luck, it'll turn out fine but if you can keep from rebooting until someone more knowledgeable chimes in, that might be advisable. Maybe even create a new question thread specifically about that conundrum.

The last time I had to deal with that is when I had an LG G3, and we knew where the OTA downloads to do we could delete the files and problem averted. It definitely caused a problem on the LG G3 in the same scenario. I know that was a long time ago but you just can't count on anything since being rooted is a big variable.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Should be fine. They may or may not remain frozen after the update, potentially requiring you to re-freeze them after.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] whatsisnametake2:
ok. anyone know where the downloaded update file is stored on the p6p prior to it installing?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wilpang:
Calls have been fine and so has text just Data mainly.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I would start by checking root/cache and its subfolders, but there are so many places it could be. If you find it before someone else enlightens us, please let us know and I'll add it to my thread. :D

Edit: I'm doing some preliminary simple searches of the entire root structure for some keywords like OTA and update to see if I somehow stumble on it the easy way - but I doubt if it will be that easy especially since I haven't downloaded the OTA, so the folder structure might not even exist yet, or contain any identifiable words that jump out and say ->this is the one<-.

I use X-plore File Manager to do these searches, FYI.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] stroke55:
I did not load it myself but /data/ota or /data/ota_package could contain it.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] whatsisnametake2:
hmm ota_package has some data in it but it doesn't match the size of the update which should be about 215mb?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You're right, there is a data/ota and a data/ota_package folder. Nothing in mine right now, but likely because I haven't downloaded the OTA.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
If you're coming from November, then yes, should be 215 MB. Smaller if you're coming from December. data/ota doesn't have anything additional?

What are the filenames of what's in either? Also - may be compressed to less than 215 MB??? Just an idea, but not sure if would be, or if 215 MB would be the compressed size already.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
My search has so far additionally found /data/apex/ota_reserved
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] stroke55:
Maybe some more experienced guys than I should advise how to proceed... ;)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] whatsisnametake2:
payload_properties

payload_metadata

metadata

care_map

I'm coming from november so it should be 215mb which was confirmed in the update window. payload_properties lists file size as 215. I don't think theyre compressed because all the files are only about 1mb in total.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
I never take chances. I always factory flash without wiping. OTAs are such a messy process.

So far, things are very stable.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Brewbud:
I did a camera update earlier in the week and I noticed that change,
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] whatsisnametake2:
where do you get the individual camera update?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Brewbud:
My OTA update is 215MB. Unfortunately, it has been frozen on "Optimizing your device" for the last 30 minutes.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Brewbud:
Playstore. I don't have auto update on so it popped up when I went to use the camera.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wilpang:
Apparently accessibility shortcuts mess with the layout of your camera zooms. If you disable the shortcuts and close/restart camera they'll come back.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wilpang:
Mine took ages too and that was 41.3mb!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Hmmmmm indeed. Well, I would expect if you shut off your WiFi and Mobile Data and at least delete those four files (I confirm there's nothing in there on mine), then you would *probably* be okay since I'm sure those files are needed to even start the process, I would hope.

If you delete those and take your chances, I would start the flash of the full factory image (modified removing the "-w ") while you're still in Android, as the script will boot it into Fastboot. Just make sure you have the very latest Platform Tools, too. I haven't checked if they updated them for January yet, but it's always a good habit with each update.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] android_dan:
What launcher are you using? I was on a thread the other day with someone complaining about the same problems who insisted switching to Nova launcher fix those issues. Might be worth a try.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] duman95:
Just got the OTA. SQ1D.220105.007 was the package. 215 MB download and long time to optimize. We shall see! USA T-Mobile.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
The fact that both T-Mobile and Verizon unrooted users are getting the OTA to the same SQ1D.220105.007 release, whereas they weren't getting the same release for December (T-Mobile was getting Global, and Verizon was getting the U.S. Carriers) gives further evidence that this may be a consolidated build, thankfully. Hopefully, it's true.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DespairFactor:
it is a consolidated build
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] cmh714:
Again, I say, this is the start....doesnt necessarily mean VZW wont come out with their bloated tweaks.....
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] android_dan:
I can report that if nothing else my FP reader is much improved. That said I was one of the lucky ones having little to no problems with my Pixel.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] ggrant3876:
I received the January Security update and I had previously sideloaded the December update.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
You've probably figured this out already, but if you were already on the December build it should be around 41mb, but if you were on the November build it will be around 215mb.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] hello00:
delete
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] whatsisnametake2:
one thing I'm keen to see if it's fixed is the direct audio access to external dac. which is currently broken.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Alekos:
the update is supposed to work in the background without impeding the user experience. I know we all want it to update fast but it's not how it's meant to work. depending on the device, amount of apps and free system resources, it can take 20 mins to 3 hours.

it's all good! supposed to be that way
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
A lot of people seem to be saying this. I noticed it was faster before I saw other people comment, so don't think it's placebo on my part.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
It's available on the flash tool as well. Aw ****, here we go again....
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Vash369:
This was a pleasant Jan update surprise! My hope this resolves annoying issues with the phone for me:120Hz bug and BT LDAC 990kbps bug.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Alekos:
whatsisnametake2​

which BT DAC /usb dacs are you guys using? I'm using the BTR5 and LDAC 990 isn't working but is on my other Pixels.

sorry messed up the quotes (not sure how to add a quote or name after the fact lol its only been 12 years of posting
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] bscabl:
I'm watching here.. hoping the fingerprint is better and the reconnect to bluetooth when deactivated bug goes away
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Vash369:
Nothing in particular in this case. I use by headphones directly connected to the phone, so only the DAC within the cans are used. LDAC 990kbps works great with the phone but only in a certain condition pre-update.

When the phone screen is on the sound stutters in the LDAC config. Hopefully that's remedied.

Update: issue still exists
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
Definitely can confirm the FP reader is faster and more responsive. Hopefully this build fixed the intermittent touch issues some of us are having.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
It was a painful wait. Everything through November was technically August build fingerprint. Not sure why Google keeps doing that for Pixels.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] whatsisnametake2:
I'm using a hidizs sonata. neutron player can communicate directly with the dac usually. doesn't work with p6p. sent log files to neutron dev he confirmed it was an issue with the phone firmware.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] acwcanada:
Hoping to get the Google Assistant "Quick Phrase" back with this January update, but no, it still missing!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
It's showing up for me
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Alekos:
yeah I worded my post wrong, it was quite a mess. my ear buds don't do Full quality LDAC either on the 6 pro (but are fine on other pixels). I'm not an audiophile but I do like good quality music. Spending $1380.00 CAD and it not working, is mostly what irks me
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Guyinlaca:
So the January update improved stability but now Fabricated Overlay mods no longer work. Good thing I got the unlocked model because it looks like unlocking the bootloader and root are the only ways to customize anything, even just hiding the navigation pill.