Google on Wednesday rolled out the monthly software update for the Pixel smartphone. It is based on Android 16 and is said to have fixed the fix for a couple of bugs discovered in previous repetitions. After the update, the pixel users may expect better Wi-Fi connectivity and performance. Google said that it is also the first Android 16 update for Pixel 6A as part of the battery performance program, which limits the charging capabilities of the handset to reduce the battery overheating risk.
Google pixel update release notes
On a support pageGoogle published the details of its monthly software update for July 2025. It comes as an over-the-air (OTA) update with build number BP2A.250705.008 for the global pixel model. Once the update is available, the phone will automatically send a notification.
You can do manually check for updates on your pixel by navigating Check for Settings> System> Software Updates> System Update> Update.
According to the Mountain View-based tech veteran, Android 16-based updates carry a patch to increase visual experience in apps such as Android Auto. In addition, there is also a fix that improves Wi-Fi connection stability and performance in certain conditions. However, the company said that some improvement carriers or area may be specific.
Google said it is also rolling the compulsory update for Android 16 for Pixel 6A under its battery performance program. The initiative was announced earlier this month and aims to reduce the risk of battery overheating that can pose a possible threat to the owners of the device.
This enables the important battery management features at Pixel 6A, with the capacity and charging performance of the battery after reaching 400 charge cycles. If a user discovers that their device is affected by the battery issue, they are eligible for free repair, cash compensation or business-in exemption.
The following devices are eligible to get updates:
- Google Pixel 9 Series
- Google Pixel 8 Series
- Google Pixel Tablet
- Google pixel fold
- Google Pixel 7 Series
- Google Pixel 6 Series
- Google Pixel 6A
Surprisingly, there is no Android security patch included in the pixel update for July 2025, while Google has yet to release a list of cves that were discovered and fixed.
