Pixel 4, SHIFT6MQ - February 2024 Security update
- CalyxOS 4.18.0 for Pixel 4, 4 XL and SHIFT6MQ
- Last Android 13 build, next will be Android 14
Face unlock news - Pixel 4, 4 XL
- CalyxOS 5 - Android 14 builds for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL will be missing the Face unlock feature.
- Google changed the face unlock code in AOSP, in a way that’s incompatible with the proprietary implementation on the Pixel 4. Since they’re no longer updating the device, it won’t receive the necessary changes
- We were unable to get it working.
- We feel that having the latest version of Android available will be good, even with this one limitation.
- Also, given most of our devices are on Android 14, it’ll be far easier for us to manage one version of Android.
- Thus, CalyxOS 5.5.0 and newer will be available for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL, but it’ll miss face unlock
Matrix channel
- If you’re having trouble trying to post messages to the #CalyxOS matrix channel, try to leave the channel if possible, and then try writing
/join #CalyxOS:matrix.orgin any chat in Matrix. That should re-connect you to the channel.
Pixel 4, 4 XL, SHIFT6MQ
| Release channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security express | 15 February, Thursday | |
| Beta | 16 February, Friday | |
| Stable | 19 February, Monday |
Changelog
- CalyxOS 4.18.0
- February 2024 Security update
- Last Android 13 update, next release will be Android 14!
- Chromium: 121.0.6167.178 (latest stable)
- Update translations for the OS and some of the included apps
Pixel 4, 4 XL
- However, face unlock will not be available on Android 14
Pixel 3, 3 XL, 3a, 3a XL
- We ran into an issue with the Android 14 port for these devices, where it doesn’t boot
- Still looking into the root cause, we’re trying to figure out a fix and release a new version as soon as possible.
FP5
- Android 14 Work in progress, mostly done.
- Bootloader relocking testing next
- All hardware seems to be functional
Note
- Over-the-air Updates: CalyxOS updates are delivered over-the-air (OTA) automatically, without any manual intervention needed. However, if you'd like to manually update your CalyxOS install, see OTA.
- Security Updates: The Pixel 9 Pro Fold, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro, 9, 8a, 8 Pro, 8, Fold, Tablet, 7a, 7 Pro, 7, 6a, 6 Pro, 6 contain the full security patch, as they are still being updated by Google.
- Security Updates: The Fairphone 4, 5, Motorola moto g32, moto g42, moto g52 stock OS follows a different security update release schedule, which usually lags behind by a month or two compared to Pixels. The CalyxOS releases for it only contain the latest fixes to the open source components, such as the OS code and the Linux kernel. Proprietary components such as the bootloader, modem firmware, and other firmware get updates as soon as the stock OS update is available.
- End-of-life: The Pixel 5a (5G), 4a (5G), 5, 4a, 4 XL, 4 are no longer being updated by the manufacturer, so the CalyxOS releases for these devices only contain the fixes to the open source components, such as the OS code and the Linux kernel. Proprietary components such as the bootloader, modem firmware, and other firmware no longer get updates.