Google He started the release of the new monthly update of July 2025, an update that does not go to introduce new features on all the smartphones of the Pixel range still supported (except Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, at least for the moment).

The focus of the update, as evidenced by a decidedly Changelog racingis the resolution of bugs and the implementation of the new security patches. Let’s find out all the details and how to update the supported pixels with what is the first security update following the release of Android 16.

Index:

  • On the Google Pixel the update of July 2025 arrives
    • The notes of release of the update of July 2025
    • This is a very important update for Google Pixel 6a
    • The details of the new “non” security patches (July 2025)
  • How to update the supported pixels

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On the Google Pixel the update of July 2025 arrives

As anticipated at the opening, Google has officially started the release of the update of July 2025 On all compatible smartphones and tablets of the Pixel range, except for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro for which we have no official indications.

The new update, which has a weight of about 20 MB On Google Pixel 8 Pro, it is distributed via the Build BP2A.250705,008 which replaces the BULD BP2A.250605.031.A2/A3 released as the first stable version of Android 16 in June.

The notes of release of the update of July 2025

Below is the release notes of the new monthly update, just distributed by Google for its pixels.

The July 2025 update includes bug corrections and improvements for Pixel users: here are the details below.

Display and graphics

  • Improvement of the fluidity of visual experiences in apps such as Android Auto*[1]
Wi-Fi
  • Improvement of the stability and performance of Wi-Fi connectivity under certain conditions*[1]

The corrections are available for all supported pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below. Some corrections may be specific to certain operators and/or regions.
*[1] Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Folding, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel 9a

This is a very important update for Google Pixel 6a

Owners of Google Pixel 6a they started receiving a compulsory (and automatic) software update that goes to involve a significant reduction in the residual capacity and charging performanceannounced last week by the Mountain View giant who simultaneously started the Pixel 6a Battery Performance Program (Find more details on this page of the support portal).

Always last week, Big G removed all Factory Images For Pixel 6a, preventing users from being able to “go back” once this update, a sort of reset for the smartphone, will be installed.

20250708 Android 16 - Patch of July 2025 - Google Pixel 6a

The details of the new “non” security patches (July 2025)

Going further, usually the new monthly updates lead to smartphones Made by Google even the most recent security patches, in this case updated to July 2025: for the first time in ten years, this month we have no specific patch for pixels (as detailed in this post) nor generic patches for Android devices (as detailed in this post).

How to update the supported pixels

The monthly update that brings with it security patches of July 2025 and some fixes is available via Ota (with gradual distribution) and in the form of Factory Image For supported smartphones of the Mountain View giant:

  • Google Pixel 6 (Oriles)
  • Google Pixel 6 Pro (Raven)
  • Google Pixel 6a (Bluejay)
  • 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 (Husky)
  • Google Pixel 8a (Akita)
  • Google Pixel 9 (Tokay)
  • Google Pixel 9 Pro (Caiman)
  • Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (Komod)
  • Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (Comet)
  • Google Pixel 9a (TEGU)

To check 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, make a tap on”Search updates“(They might want a few hours before it is actually available for everyone).

Rest assured in the event that the notification of the New update on yours Pixel smartphone Because in the next few hours or at the maximum within a couple of days the update will reach all compatible devices.

However, if you do not want to wait, you can always proceed to install it manually by using the factory image or the specific OTA package for your model. The files to download for any Manual installation of the update They are available from the links below.

Factory Image – OTA file