Google Pixel Phones Start Receiving Android 11 Update in India

Google Pixel users in India are finally receiving the Android 11 update. According to a media report, the new software was released for all compatible Pixel phones last week, but users were quick to start reporting that India was being banned from this schedule. Even Google’s OTA update images page that hosts stable versions of Android 11 for all eligible Pixel phones listed “all carriers except IN” confirming the initial unavailability of updates for Indian users. However, the company is currently rolling out the update for Pixel users in India after a one week delay.

The tech giant took to the forums to announce that the rollout of Android 11 has started for Pixel phone users in India. The update is coming to Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and Pixel 4a users.

The new Android 11 update brings the ability to quickly group apps by themes like photography, news, navigation, fitness, and more. Other new features include app suggestions, Live View with Location Sharing in Google Maps, a new Smart Reply method in Gboard, and more. The Android 11 update also brings a dedicated space for conversations in messaging apps in the notifications section, built-in screen recording, bubbles for multi-tasking, and much more.

Although, it may still take some time for the update to reach all Pixel units. You can still manually check for the update by going to System> Advanced> System update.