Pixel updates
From Updates, in the HARD wiki · Updated
This article is about security updates for Pixel. For every product, see Updates.
The latest version of Pixel is 2026-10-05, which Google released on 6 Oct 2026. It fixes 6 security flaws.[1] Google rates 3 fixes critical, and attackers study each release to work out what it fixed.
Since June 2026, Google has put out 4 Pixel security releases, closing one flaw that attackers were already using.
Should you update your Pixel?
Yes, this week. Pixel update October 2026 came out on 6 Oct 2026. None of its 6 fixes is known to be used in attacks yet. Its page lists what each fix covers.
How to update
- Open Settings → System → Software updates → System update.Tap Check for update. Pixels usually get the month’s update in the first week.
- Install and restart.Download it, tap Restart now when it’s ready, and keep the phone charged above half.
- Install the Google Play system update too.Settings → Security & privacy → System & updates → Google Play system update.
To see which version you have: Settings → About phone → Android version shows the “Android security update” date.
Every release
Every Pixel security release since June 2026, newest first.
| Release | Date | Fixes | Used in attacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel update October 2026 | 6 | – | |
| Pixel update September 2026 | 110 | 1 | |
| Pixel update August 2026 | 1 | – | |
| Pixel update June 2026 | 41 | – |
References
- ^ Google. “Pixel Update Bulletins”, each release’s notes.