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Google Starts January Android 16 Update for Pixel With Bug Fixes and Security Patch

Google says the over-the-air release will reach supported phones in phases over the next week.

Overview

  • The rollout covers Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8 series, Pixel 9 series, Pixel 9a, and the Pixel 10 lineup, with BP4A.260105.004 variants posted for global, EMEA, Japan, and Verizon models.
  • Google’s changelog lists fixes for touchscreen failures, always-on display flicker, and GPU performance improvements specific to Pixel 10 devices.
  • Pixel 8 and newer receive a fix for battery drain under certain conditions, and all supported models get additional audio and UI corrections.
  • Forbes reports the release includes an urgent security fix tracked as CVE-2025-48647, with technical details not yet disclosed.
  • Pixel 6 phones and the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are not included in this update, and availability will vary by carrier and device.