# Roadblocks to Timely Pixel Security Updates **URL:** \ **Category:** Help Me\ **Created:** [April 5, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/roadblocks-to-timely-pixel-security-updates/850 "2024-04-05T20:28:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![muerte33](https://forums.rwusers.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@muerte33](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/muerte33)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/roadblocks-to-timely-pixel-security-updates/850/1 "2024-04-05T20:28:57Z")
Why does it seem that Pixel Security Updates get delayed often when using a T-Mobile MVNO? I assume they go from Google to the carrier to the MVNO to the customer? I would also assume at any point in this path a delay can (does) occur. I have a buddy who is on Verizon and he already has the April updates on his Pixel 8. We have not received the updates yet on our Pixel 6a and 8. I know I could sideload the update, but I would rather do it the recommended way. I had a sideload go bad one time on a 4a/5g, and I would rather not do that again. The April updates patch some pretty high profile “issues”. I would be interested if any AT&T Boost Infinite Pixel customers already have the April 2024 security update? Thanks very much! ---
**Author:** ![rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/user_avatar/forums.rwusers.com/rolandh/32/273_2.png) [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/roadblocks-to-timely-pixel-security-updates/850/2 "2024-04-05T20:45:32Z")
> [@muerte33](#): > > Why does it seem that Pixel Security Updates get delayed often when using a T-Mobile MVNO? They shouldn’t. > [@muerte33](#): > > I assume they go from Google to the carrier to the MVNO to the customer? As I understand it, Pixel updates are direct from Google. No carrier or other middleman is involved. This is one of the Pixel’s selling points. > [@muerte33](#): > > I have a buddy who is on Verizon and he already has the April updates on his Pixel 8. Just checked my Pixel 6a and though I had to ask for it, the update is currently in progress. My Pixel 6a is running a dual SIM configuration with Mobi’s production Verizon based service on pSIM and Mobi’s cloud core based beta service on eSIM. The cloud core based beta is using T-Mobile coverage. Cell data is set to use eSIM. > [@muerte33](#): > > I would be interested if any AT&T Boost Infinite Pixel customers already have the April 2024 security update? Me too! ---
**Author:** ![muerte33](https://forums.rwusers.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@muerte33](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/muerte33)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/roadblocks-to-timely-pixel-security-updates/850/3 "2024-04-05T22:52:00Z")
I force checked our Pixels several times today when I heard my buddy’s had updated yesterday under verizon. We are on the T-Mobile side of Boost Infinite. Sometimes I get them pretty quick, other months they drag on for over a week. If it is to protect me from faulty updates, I appreciate it, if it is just because the person that approves it is on vacation, not so much! ---
**Author:** ![southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/user_avatar/forums.rwusers.com/southpaw/32/6_2.png) [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/roadblocks-to-timely-pixel-security-updates/850/4 "2024-04-06T00:02:25Z")
> [@muerte33](#): > > I would be interested if any AT&T Boost Infinite Pixel customers already have the April 2024 security update? I have the Pixel 8 Pro using dual SIM. I had it set so that Google Fi was my preferred data provider. With that configuration, I checked and my phone has the March update with nothing new available. I switched so that Boost Infinite (using AT&T) is providing my data and rebooted my phone. There is still no update available. > [@muerte33](#): > > I have a buddy who is on Verizon and he already has the April updates on his Pixel 8. > We have not received the updates yet on our Pixel 6a and 8. I wonder if this has to do more with a staggered release than with a delay caused by the service providers? Is there something specific in the April update you are eager to get? ---
**Author:** ![muerte33](https://forums.rwusers.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@muerte33](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/muerte33)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2024, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/roadblocks-to-timely-pixel-security-updates/850/5 "2024-04-06T00:29:46Z")
There are some nasty exploits that need patching pretty quickly! > **[Google Issues Critical Update For Millions Of Pixel Users](https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/04/04/google-pixel-7-pixel-8-free-update-after-warning-for-android-users/?sh=62ae57967f64)** > > Update now warning has just been issued... ---
**Author:** ![muerte33](https://forums.rwusers.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@muerte33](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/muerte33)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2024, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/roadblocks-to-timely-pixel-security-updates/850/6 "2024-04-07T12:43:13Z")
It is now Sunday, and still no April 2024 Pixel Security updates for either of our phones. I guess they will release them during the eclipse tomorrow 🙂 **UPDATE:** I finally gave up waiting, and sideloaded the OTA on my Pixel 6a. Took about 10 minutes from start to reboot, sweating bullets the whole time. Hopefully all will be OK ! **UPDATE Part Deux:** I checked the Pixel 8 just now (4/8/2024), and NO update yet either. I sideloaded it to get it updated before “The Eclipse”. ---
**Author:** ![southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/user_avatar/forums.rwusers.com/southpaw/32/6_2.png) [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/roadblocks-to-timely-pixel-security-updates/850/7 "2024-04-09T22:48:54Z")
I’m completely baffled as to what the eclipse has to do with the software update, but glad side loading went well for you. ---
**Author:** ![muerte33](https://forums.rwusers.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@muerte33](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/muerte33)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2024, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/roadblocks-to-timely-pixel-security-updates/850/8 "2024-04-10T00:28:02Z")
That was all in fun (about the eclipse)! The time I lost my 4a/5g after a sideload was NOT though, it never booted again. Did you ever get your April 2024 Android Security Updates? ---
**Author:** ![southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/user_avatar/forums.rwusers.com/southpaw/32/6_2.png) [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2024, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/roadblocks-to-timely-pixel-security-updates/850/9 "2024-04-10T00:33:19Z")
😌 I thought for sure one of us was losing our mind. No April update for me, yet. But I’m fine waiting.