Android 15, December 2024 Security update, Partial
- CalyxOS 6.2.0 - Android 15 for Pixel 6 - 9
- Contains security fixes for open source components, hence partial
- Will release 6.2.1 will the full security update as well ASAP.
Explanation
- Google typically releases the monthly (security) updates for Pixels on the first Monday of each month.
- However, from time to time they’re delayed, and it’s unknown when they’ll be released.
- All we can do is just wait.
- A LineageOS contributor fixed Wi-Fi calling on these devices, which we were waiting for.
- So we decided to make a build with that, and include whatever we can in that.
- Thus the generic open source parts, which were released on Monday, were included in this build.
- After we had already prepared for the build, Google released the full December update for the Pixels
- By the time the source code was released, our builds were ready as well.
- While we integrate that, here’s an update with Wi-Fi calling fixed, some other minor changes, and the aforementioned security patches
- We’ll release another update for these devices as soon as Google’s Pixel specific source code is integrated into CalyxOS.
Rollout
| Release channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security express | 5 December, Thursday | |
| Beta | 5 December, Thursday | |
| Stable | 9 December, Monday |
Changelog
- CalyxOS 6.2.0
- Android 15, December 2024 Security update (2024-12-01), Partial
- This includes the generic open source components of the December Security update
- The full update containing the device-specific and proprietary components will be released later
- Fix Wi-Fi calling in airplane mode #2813
- Chromium: 131.0.6778.104
- Fix Global VPN being turned off upon app uninstallation #2761
- Update all included apps
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.