The next update to Android 16 is rolling out with the August 2025 security patch for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a.
There are three security issues resolved in the Android 16 August patch dated 2025-08-01 and three for 2025-08-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical.
The dedicated bulletin for Google devices lists one additional security fix.
- 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
Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel’s Android 16 August update changelog:
*[1] 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
System
- 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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