Here's what's new in Android 7.1.2 for Pixel and Nexus Devices

Here's what's new in Android 7.1.2 for Pixel and Nexus Devices

 By  Vaibhav Jain  on  April 04, 2017     
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Here's what's new in Android 7.1.2 for Pixel and Nexus Devices
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is now Official and is readily available for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus Player, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. The latest Android version comes with tons of new features, fixes and improvements. Google also shared the Android 7.1.2 Nougat changelog, which some of you will find rather interesting.

Here's the official changelog for the Pixel and Pixel XL:

Today, and over the next few weeks, we will begin the rollout of Android 7.1.2 to Pixel and Pixel XL devices. This update contains a number of bug fixes, added features, and general performance/stability improvements. A few changes and updates that we want to highlight are listed below:
  • Improved fingerprint swipe performance
  • Bluetooth connectivity improvements
  • Battery usage alerts
Some of the other fixes are with the early shutdown issue, a fix for the small number of users experiencing pink banding on the camera, and a fix to the audio popping issue some users were experiencing at high volumes.

With Android 7.1.2 Google improved the fingerprint swipe gesture performance and Bluetooth connectivity, while a new feature has been added as well, Battery Usage Alerts.

Here's the official changelog for the Nexus phones:

Today, and over the next few weeks, we will begin the rollout of Android 7.1.2 to Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, and Pixel C. This update contains a number of bug fixes, added features, and general performance/stability improvements. A few changes and updates that we want to highlight are listed below:

  • Enhanced notification stability
  • Fingerprint swipe on 5X/6P
  • General connectivity improvements
  • Battery usage alerts

Android 7.1.2 adds Pixel-exclusive Fingerprint swipe feature to the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, that allows you to "swipe" the scanner to access the notification shade. Google says that they improved notification stability, Connectivity and adds Battery Usage Alerts. You can grab the Android 7.1.2 Factory Images and OTA's for the Google Pixel and Nexus phones here.

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