The first monthly update to Android 16 is rolling out with the July security patch for the Pixel 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a.
Surprisingly, there are “no Android security patches” in the Android 16 July patch dated 2025-07-01 or 2025-07-05. Similarly, the dedicated bulletin for Google devices lists “no Pixel security patches.”
There’s also no update for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, while this is the mandatory battery update for the Pixel 6a that enables “important battery management features that will reduce battery capacity and charging performance on Impacted Devices after the battery reaches 400 charge cycles.”
With just one build today, the OTA on a Pixel 9 Pro is 35.42 MB.
- Pixel 6a: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel 7: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel 7 Pro: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel 7a: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel Tablet: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel Fold: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel 8: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel 8 Pro: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel 8a: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel 9: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel 9 Pro: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP2A.250705.008
- Pixel 9a: BP2A.250705.008
Top comment by Mike Shulman
PSA: Don't forget to also check for Play System Update after the System update.
Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel’s Android 16 July update changelog:
*[1] Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a
Display & Graphics
- Fix to improve smoother visual experiences in apps like Android Auto*[1]
Wi-Fi
- Fix to improve Wi-Fi connectivity stability and performance in certain conditions*[1]
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