Pixel update tracker: latest security patch, release dates and what's new

This tracker lists the latest Pixel updates, with their release dates, security patch levels and what each one changed. Every entry is checked against Google’s official Pixel Update Bulletin , and the page is updated when a new bulletin appears.

TL;DR: The latest Pixel update on Google’s page is October 2026, security patch level 2026-10-05, published on October 6, 2026. It fixes 6 security issues, 3 of them rated Critical. We last checked on November 1, 2026.

Last updated: November 1, 2026.

How to read a Pixel patch number

A Pixel patch level is a date, such as 2026-10-05 for the patch level of October 5, 2026. Google says a phone showing that date or a later one has every fix from that month’s bulletin and from earlier ones.

The Pixel bulletin lists fixes for Pixel-specific parts, and it comes in addition to the fixes in Android’s own monthly security bulletin. Bug fixes that are not security related are not listed in the bulletin, and Google points to the Pixel Community forum for those.

October 2026 Pixel update (security patch level 2026-10-05)

What it is: the monthly Pixel security update, documented in Google’s October 2026 Pixel Update Bulletin.

Patch number: 2026-10-05.

Released: the bulletin was published on October 6, 2026.

What it fixes: 6 security issues, 3 rated Critical and 3 High.

Parts affected: Fs, Wacom HID, Bluetooth, GDMC and GSA.

Exploited in the wild: Google does not flag any issue in this bulletin as exploited.

Bug fixes: not listed in the bulletin. Google refers readers to the Pixel Community forum.

What it means for you: all supported Pixel phones get this patch level, so install it when your phone offers it.

Source: Pixel Update Bulletin, October 2026 .

September 2026 Pixel update (security patch level 2026-09-05)

What it is: the monthly Pixel security update, and the largest of the five on this page.

Patch number: 2026-09-05.

Released: the bulletin was published on September 15, 2026.

What it fixes: 110 security issues, with 46 rated Critical, 63 High and 1 Moderate.

Parts affected: a long list that includes the modem, telephony, bootloader, Bluetooth, NFC, the fingerprint components and the GPU.

Exploited in the wild: Google says there are indications that one issue, CVE-2026-58704 in the modem and rated High, may be under limited, targeted exploitation. Google’s wording is “indications”, so it is not a confirmed finding.

What it means for you: this update carries the most fixes of the recent months, so it is worth having if your phone is still on an older patch level.

Source: Pixel Update Bulletin, September 2026 .

August 2026 Pixel update (security patch level 2026-08-05)

What it is: a small monthly Pixel security update.

Patch number: 2026-08-05.

Released: the bulletin was published on August 4, 2026.

What it fixes: one security issue, CVE-2026-0163, rated High. It is an elevation-of-privilege fix in the Video Processing Unit (VPU).

Exploited in the wild: Google does not flag any issue as exploited.

What it means for you: a light update. All supported Pixel phones get this patch level, per Google.

Source: Pixel Update Bulletin, August 2026 .

July 2026 Pixel update (security patch level 2026-07-05)

What it is: the monthly Pixel update, with no Pixel security patches this month.

Patch number: 2026-07-05.

Released: the bulletin was published on July 7, 2026.

What it fixes: Google states there are no security patches in this bulletin. Non-security bug fixes are listed in the Pixel Community forum.

What it means for you: the patch level still moves up to 2026-07-05, but the Pixel bulletin adds no new security fixes of its own.

Source: Pixel Update Bulletin, July 2026 .

June 2026 Pixel update (security patch level 2026-06-05)

What it is: the monthly Pixel security update.

Patch number: 2026-06-05.

Released: the bulletin was published on June 16, 2026.

What it fixes: 41 security issues, with 11 rated Critical, 20 High and 10 Moderate.

Parts affected: 38 on the Pixel side, 1 in the kernel and 2 in Qualcomm components. The Pixel list includes the modem, IMS, the Edge TPU, the camera and the bootloader.

Exploited in the wild: the bulletin does not note any issue as exploited.

Source: Pixel Update Bulletin, June 2026 .

How to check your Pixel update

Open Settings, tap System, then Software update, as described on Google’s Pixel Help page . Updates roll out gradually and depend on your carrier and device, so it can take a few weeks to reach your phone.

For a recent Android security story that affects older phones, see our report on the Android SMS of Death bug .

How long Pixels get updates

Google’s Pixel Help page lists seven years of OS and security updates for Pixel 8 and later, and five years for the Pixel 6 and 7 series, Pixel 7a, Pixel 6a and Pixel Fold. Pixel 5a and earlier no longer receive Android version or security updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check my Pixel’s security patch level?

Open Settings, tap System, then Software update, and check the date shown for your security update. Compare it with the patch number in the newest entry above.

Why has my Pixel not received the update yet?

Google says updates roll out gradually and depend on your carrier and device. It can take a few weeks for an update to reach your phone.

Which Pixel phones still get updates?

Pixel 8 and later get seven years of updates, and the Pixel 6 and 7 series, Pixel 7a, Pixel 6a and Pixel Fold get five. Pixel 5a and earlier no longer get Android version or security updates.