Google has officially started rolling out the October 2025 software update for all supported Pixel devices running Android 16. The announcement was made via the company's official website Created by Google account on X on October 9, confirming that the phased rollout will continue over the coming weeks depending on region, carrier and device model.
According to Google, the update brings major stability improvements and bug fixes in several areas, including System, Display and Graphics, and User Interface. Pixel users will receive a notification when the update becomes available for their specific device. Google also encourages users to check and manually update their Android version to ensure they receive the latest improvements.
“Our October software update is rolling out today to all supported Pixel devices running #Android16. The update will continue over the coming weeks and includes improvements to System ⚙️ and Display & Graphics 🖼️,” Google tweeted.
Eligible Pixel devices
The October 2025 update applies to the following models running Android 16:
- Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
- Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a
- Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
Separate builds are also being released for Japanese variants of the Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. Notably, the Pixel 6 series is not on this month's eligibility list.
What's new in the October 2025 update
The release focuses on improving display performance and overall system reliability. Key solutions include:
