If you own a Google Pixel or Google Pixel XL , you ’ re probably wondering where your November security patch update is . Although most Google devices — including older Nexus devices — received Vulnerability-related.PatchVulnerability the patch at the beginning of the month as detailed below , the original Pixel lineup was left high and dry . Today , finally , the patch is here . You can wait for the OTA to hit your device , or you can use the links below to manually install . We ’ re not quite sure why this took so long , but hopefully , the December patch will be a bit more uniform . Right on schedule , Google has released Vulnerability-related.PatchVulnerability Android ’ s October security patch . As it ’ s the first update to make its way to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL , it should include some bug fixes . Unfortunately , it won ’ t resolve Vulnerability-related.PatchVulnerability the memory issues just yet . The November patch itself includes fixes for 17 security vulnerabilities . The most severe bugs included an issue in the media framework and the ability for a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code through a crafted file . Fortunately , Google doesn ’ t believe that either of these were used to harm users . The November security patch includes several bug fixes and improvements specifically for Pixel devices . As Google notes , this update should help with notification stability on Pixel 2 and Pixel 3 handsets as well as improve picture-in-picture performance on the four handsets . Sadly , the November security patch will likely be the last update pushed Vulnerability-related.PatchVulnerability to the Pixel C , Nexus 6P , and Nexus 5X . As Google only guarantees firmware upgrades for two years after a device is released and security patches for three , the search giant is no longer obligated to support the two phone or tablet . Of course , this doesn ’ t mean that your devices are no longer usable . Even if you no longer get official support from Google , there are large developer communities that build ROMs that brings Vulnerability-related.PatchVulnerability the latest security patches and Android features to all of Google ’ s abandoned devices . If you don ’ t want to wait for the November security patch to make its way to your phone , you can download the latest factory image or OTA file from the links below . From there , you can either flash a fresh build to your phone or sideload the OTA update . The November security patch is also making its way to the Essential Phone . In addition to the resolved issues addressed Vulnerability-related.PatchVulnerability above , this update brings support for the company ’ s Audio Adapter HD module .