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Google rolls out August update to Pixels: with these improvements

Google has ready the August update for Pixel devices. In doing so, we see a series of improvements specifically for different Pixel models. The update is available as of now for the Pixel 6 and newer.

Google Pixels get August update

Google is rolling out a new update for the Pixel 6 series and newer. The smartphones and tablets will be updated with the August security update. This new update was released early this week for the Android operating system. Manufacturers can work with it; and Google has now done so for the Pixel models. The update will become available for the models below.

  • Pixel 6: BP2A.250605.031.A5
  • Pixel 6 Pro: BP2A.250605.031.A5
  • Pixel 6a: BP2A.250705.008.A1
  • Pixel 7: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel 7 Pro: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel 7a: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel Tablet: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel Fold: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel 8: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel 8 Pro: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel 8a: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel 9: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel 9 Pro: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel 9 Pro XL: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP2A.250805.005
  • Pixel 9a: BP2A.250805.005

The update for the aforementioned models brings more than just a new security update. Google has prepared some fixes. Among others, an issue with the back button has been addressed. You can find the changelog of the update below. These are fixes for the Pixel 7 and newer.

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Changelog

  • General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions*[1]

User Interface

  • Fix for an issue where the scheduled dark theme was not working in certain conditions*[1]
  • Fix for issues with 3-button navigation and gesture navigation in certain conditions*[1]

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