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(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.