June 2020 has been already started and we can now get the latest security patches and official updates for Android devices. Recently Google started rolling out the June 2020 security patch for Google Pixel devices via OTA official firmware. Google always releases official updates and security patches quickly for Google Pixel devices. So being the first Monday of June 2020, Google started pushing out the OTA official firmware based on June 2020 security patch. Now the Google Pixel devices users can download and upgrade their devices to the latest official firmware.
Today we come with a simple and easy step by step guide on how to download and install the June 2020 security patch for Google Pixel devices. The most recent security update comes with lots of new features, many bug fixes, lots of improvements, customizations, and much more. Also, the update enhances your system stability, optimizing your device, increases the speed, battery timing, and so on. The June 2020 security patch is currently available for some Google Pixel devices such as Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL.
So if you are the users of one of these smartphones, then now the time to upgrade your device to the latest official firmware and fix all the bugs. Google started rolling out the latest security update via OTA. It may take some time to reach in all regions. Given below we share the direct link of both factory image and OTA update. Through that, you can download and install it on your own device by following the given below detailed guide. Now without any delay, go to the download portion and follow the given instructions.
Note:
Please note that the factory image in this guide is working only with Google Pixels devices. Do not try to install it on any other device or incorrect variants. Verify the model number of your phone first.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not be blamed in case you brick the phone nor in case you lose any data files. Proceed at your own risk.
Pre-Requirements:
- Make a proper backup of your existing data.
- Enable USB Debugging from Developer Options.
if the Developer Options menu is hidden, then you have to unhide it: go to Settings> About Phone and here you need to tap seven times on the Firmware Build Number text. Go back to Settings, as Developer Options menu should now be listed there. Find USB Debugging and enable it.
- Also, enable the OEM Unlock option.
- The bootloader should be unlocked.
- The battery level of your Google Pixel devices should be at least about 60 to 70% to avoid unexpected shutdowns.
SETUP Android ADB and Fastboot Drivers (Platform-Tools) on PC:
Download the Platform-Tools, and ADB drivers setup as these drivers will allow you to connect your phone with PC as, without these drivers, it’s not possible to install the June 2020 security patch.
- Download the Platform-tools zip using the following links below:
– for Windows, computers click here. [Mirror] – for Mac OS, click here. [Mirror] – for Linux, click here. [Mirror] - Simply, unzip the downloaded files from the above links and save the Platform-tools directory on the desktop of your PC.
- Leave the newly created directory or folder open.
- Download and install the Google USB Drivers on your PC.
Downloads:
Steps to Install June 2020 Security Patch for Google Pixels Phones:
Step 1: First, download the June 2020 security patch from the above link.
Step 2: Now, unzip the downloaded June 2020 security patch files and copy/paste them all to Platform-Tools. Please do not extract the files any further.
Step 3: Power off the Google Pixels device.
Step 4: Boot the Google Pixels in Bootloader Mode.
- Turn off your Google Pixels device completely.
- Press and hold Volume Down+Power buttons at the same time.
- Release the buttons when the Fastboot Mode menu loads.
- The main Fastboot Mode options will appear, and you can apply any action you need to.
Step 5: Navigate to Platform-Tools directory and open a Command Prompt within the folder.
Step 6: Connect the Google Pixels device with your PC using its USB data cable. If your drivers are correctly installed, then your phone will be detected by the computer.
Step 7: You will need to unlock the bootloader and then type the given command in the command prompt.
fastboot flashing unlock
Step 8: Go to the Platform-Tools directory once again and find the Flash-all.bat script. Launch it.
If you are using OS other than Windows, then run the Flash-all.sh script.
Step 9: Begin the process to flash-all.bat June 2020 security patch flashing. Wait for the installation to be successfully finished.
Step 10: Once the installation is finished, you will see a confirmation message.
Step 11: Finally, unplug your phone from PC and boot it in normal mode. Your device might take about 4 to 5 minutes while booting for the first time after installation.
Done! You have successfully installed the June 2020 security patch for Google Pixels device.
Let us know in the comments area below if you have any issues or questions regarding the above guide.
Source: XDA
