Google has released the October 2025 update for all Pixels except the Pixel 6

Google has started the release of the new October 2025 monthly update, an update that does not introduce new features (those will arrive in December with Android 16 QPR2), on all smartphones in the Pixel range that are still supported.

The focus of this type of updates, as evidenced by a changelog, is decidedly meageris the classic bug resolution, accompanied by the implementation of new security patches. Let’s find out all the details and how to update supported Pixels with what is the first security update following the release of Android 16 QPR1.

The October 2025 update arrives on almost all Google Pixels

As anticipated at the beginning, Google has The October 2025 Update has officially started rolling out on all compatible smartphones and tablets in the Pixel range, except for members of the Pixel 6 series (which are taking a “break” as in July)

The October update, which has a weight of just over 29MB on Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, it replaces the previous build BP3A.250905 (released as a September 2025 monthly update based on Android 16 QPR1) and is being distributed via the following builds:

• BP3A.251005.003.W3 (on Pixel 10)
• BP3A.251005.004.B1 (on Pixel 7, 8 and 9)
• BP3A.251005.004.A2 (on Pixel Tablets).

The October 2025 Update release notes

Below we report the (short) release notes of the new monthly update, just distributed by Google for its Pixels.

The October 2025 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – here are the details below.

Display and graphics

• Resolves an issue with the screen flickering and sudden shutdown under certain conditions*[2]
• Fixes an issue that occasionally caused the display to freeze or appear blurry under certain conditions*[5]

System

• Fixes an issue that occasionally caused system instability under certain conditions*[3]

User interface

• Fixes an issue where a semi-transparent background persisted after launching the camera under certain conditions*[1]
• Fixes an issue where flashlight status is not displayed in the Overview widget under certain conditions*[4]
• Fixes system UI crash when starting or stopping casting with Media Output Switcher under certain conditions*[1]

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Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise noted below. Some fixes may be specific to certain carriers and/or regions.
*[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 and Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL
*[2] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
*[3] Pixel Tablets
*[4] Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL
*[5] Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL

Updated security patches (October 2025) but without any news

Going further, usually new monthly updates bring to smartphones Made by Google also the most recent security patches, which in this case are updated to October 2025.

After July, however, the October bulletin also goes “deserted” and vulnerabilities are not resolved, both in terms of specific CVEs for Pixels (as can be seen from this post), and in terms of generic patches for Android devices (as can be seen from this post).

This lack of CVEs fixed with the monthly update is in line with the new approach Risk-Based Update System (RBUS) that Google is fielding, even if an official announcement is still missing.

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How to update supported Pixels

The monthly update which brings with it only the usual bug fixes is already available via OTA (under gradual distribution) and in the form of factory image for the following supported smartphones and tablets from the Mountain View giant:

• Models updated to October 2025:
  • Google Pixel 7 (Panther)
  • Google Pixel 7 Pro (Cheetah)
  • Google Pixel 7a (Lynx)
  • Google Pixel Fold (Felix)
  • Google Pixel Tablet (Tangopro)
  • Google Pixel 8 (Shiba)
  • Google Pixel 8 Pro (Huskies)
  • Google Pixel 8a (Akita)
  • Google Pixel 9 (Tokay)
  • Google Pixel 9 Pro (Caiman)
  • Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (Komodo)
  • Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (Comet)
  • Google Pixel 9a (Tegu)
  • Google Pixel 10 (Frankel)
  • Google Pixel 10 Pro (Blazer)
  • Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (Mustang)
• Models that remain “still” in September 2025:
  • Google Pixel 6 (Oriole)
  • Google Pixel 6 Pro (Raven)
  • Google Pixel 6a (Bluejay)

To check for the presence of the update, just follow the path “Settings > System > System Update” and, if the smartphone has not already detected the presence of the new update, tap on “Check for updates” (it may take a few hours before it is actually available for everyone).

Rest assured in case you haven’t received the notification yet new update on yours Pixel smartphones because in the next few hours or at most within a couple of days the update will reach all compatible devices.

However, if you don’t want to wait, you can always proceed to install it manually using the factory image or the OTA package specific to your model. The files to download for the possible manually installing the update they are available from the links below.

Factory Image – OTA files