October Security update, Android 14 WiP, Pixel 8
CalyxOS 4.14.0 - October 2023 Security update (partial) is now available for all supported devices.
| Release channel | Date |
|---|---|
| Security express | 4 October, Wednesday |
| Beta | 4 October, Wednesday |
| Stable | 5 October, Thursday |
Changelog
- CalyxOS 4.14.0
- October 2023 Security update (2023-10-06, Partial)
- Google has not released an Android 13 update this month. This month’s full Security update will be included in Android 14 update for the Pixels, which we’re working on.
- They did release security fixes for the Android 13 open source components, which we’ve updated in this build.
- Firewall: Work apps are managed in your personal profile’s Firewall app. Work apps have a briefcase icon on them.
- Firewall: Point out apps without internet permission (i.e. they cannot access the internet at all)
- Messaging: Fix crash on forwarding messages
- Put bare minimum metadata in screenshots (strip unique ID, software info, date and timezone info)
Android 14 plans
Google has released Android 14 today, October 4. The stock updates are available for the Pixel, and they’re releasing the source code to AOSP as well.
The CalyxOS team is already working on it.
Once we’re done integrating Android 14 changes, our plan is to begin rolling it out to the Pixels Google still supports. That way we can focus on porting our OS changes first, and not have to worry too much about getting it running on older devices at the same time.
Those devices are:
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 7, 7 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 6, 6 Pro
- Pixel 5, 4a (5G), 5a
We’ll try to follow our usual process of releasing builds for testing as soon as possible, and then releasing it to a wider audience as we get more feedback, and bugs are fixed.
The rest of the devices will stay on Android 13 for a start, for more details see September Security Update and longer device support
Pixel 8, 8 Pro
CalyxOS will support the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
Our first priority is getting Android 14 ported for the devices listed above, after which we’ll start working on supporting the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.
We’ll keep posting updates as things go.
Note
- Over-the-air(OTA) Updates: Starting from CalyxOS 7.2.2.0, CalyxOS updates resume automatically over the air. No manual install of updates needed. However, if you would like to manually update your CalyxOS device, see our OTA installation instructions.
- Security Updates for Pixel devices: The Pixel 9a, 9 Pro Fold, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro, 9, 8a, 8 Pro, 8, Fold, Tablet, 7a, 7 Pro, 7, 6a, 6 Pro, and 6 stock OSes follow a monthly release schedule in direct alignment with the AOSP security bulletin. However, Google has stopped publishing the source code for AOSP QPR1 and QPR3 releases. As a result, CalyxOS is not able to timely include updates of the proprietary components, such as the bootloader, modem, and vendor firmware, for versions based on those specific QPR branches. The CalyxOS releases for the above models only contain the latest fixes to the open-source components, such as the operating system and the Linux kernel. Proprietary components get updates as soon as the corresponding AOSP source code becomes available.
- Security Updates for non-Pixel devices: The Fairphone 5, 4, Motorola moto g 5G 2024, moto g84 5G, moto g34 / g45 5G, and SHIFTphone 8 stock OSes follow a different security update release schedule, which is usually behind AOSP updates by a month or two. The CalyxOS releases for these devices only contain the latest fixes to the open-source components. Proprietary components get updates as soon as the stock OS update becomes available.
- End-of-life: The Motorola moto g52, moto g42, moto g32, Pixel 5a (5G), 4a (5G), and 5 are no longer being updated by the manufacturer, the CalyxOS updates for these devices only contain the fixes to the open-source components. Proprietary components no longer get updated.