Android updates are getting faster, but also more sporadic

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As Android updates get faster, does it matter if they're also more sporadic?
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That's always been my argument. Updates for the OS or even apps in Google Play should be presented immediately if the user is doing a manual check for updates. Sure, continue the staged rollouts, but only for those who are updating automatically.

The check for updates button has been working fine for a few years now but as of this month my Pixel 8 is still on the November patch. My wife's Pixel 6 is on the December patch after I did a manual check on her phone. Frustrating.

I'm so glad I read this because I was going crazy wondering why my Pixel 7a wasn't getting the update despite constantly checking manually. Guess I'll just keep waiting.

I've been doing a manual check every day since the update was announced and I'm still on the November patch

I even got one of those repeat patches where it says there's an update and to reboot but I still ended up on the November patch anyway