- Google, new-generation Android OS “Android 17” equipped Google Pixel devices totaling 25 models, the regular monthly software update for October 2026 including security vulnerability fixes and feature enhancements has been released.
- The October 2026 monthly software update includes updates to the Android security patch level, as well as a total of 3 bug fixes and improvements.
- The “Pixel 6” and “Pixel 6 Pro,” released 5 years ago in October 2021, have reached the end of their 5-year software update support period, making this October 2026 monthly software update likely their final update.
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026 local time, Google began rolling out the October 2026 monthly software update—including regular security vulnerability fixes and feature enhancements—to a total of 25 Google Pixel models running the new-generation Android OS “Android 17”: the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, 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 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10a, Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
The October 2026 monthly software update released for Google Pixel devices today includes updates to the Android security patch level along with a total of 3 bug fixes and improvements. Details of the applied Android security patch can be found on the “Google Pixel Update Bulletin.”
While last month’s September 2026 monthly software update was rolled out individually for the “Pixel 11,” “Pixel 11 Pro,” “Pixel 11 Pro XL,” and “Pixel 11 Pro Fold,” this October 2026 monthly software update is being released simultaneously with other Google Pixel devices. However, since the “Pixel 6” and “Pixel 6 Pro” released 5 years ago in October 2021 have reached the end of their 5-year software update support period, this October 2026 update is expected to be their final one.
The bug fixes and improvements included in the October 2026 monthly software update are as follows. Note that the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold are excluded from these bug fixes and improvements.
| “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 10 Pro Fold”, “Pixel 10a”, “Pixel 11”, “Pixel 11 Pro”, “Pixel 11 Pro XL”, “Pixel 11 Pro Fold” |
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| “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 10 Pro Fold”, “Pixel 10a” |
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| “Pixel 11”, “Pixel 11 Pro”, “Pixel 11 Pro XL”, “Pixel 11 Pro Fold” |
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The build numbers following the October 2026 monthly software update for Google Pixel devices vary by model. The Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold will be updated to “CP3A.261005.002.A1,” the Pixel 8 series through Pixel 10 series to “CP3A.261005.005,” and the Pixel 11 series to “CD1A.261005.003.” Additionally, the build number for the SoftBank version of the Pixel 11 series is “CD1A.261005.003.B1.”
The Android security patch level will be updated to “October 1, 2026.”
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Software updates for Google Pixel devices will be rolled out in stages via Over the Air (OTA) starting today and continuing over the next week. You can check if the software update is available for your device by going to Android Settings > System > Software update, and tapping System update.
| ①Android 設定の［システム］をタップ | Android 設定内の［システム］をタップします。 |
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| ②［システム アップデート］をタップ | 表示されるメニュー内の［システム アップデート］をタップします。 |
| ③［システム アップデート］をタップ | 画面右下の［アップデートをチェック］をタップします。 |
Google Pixel device users are encouraged to apply the software update promptly.
Source: Google (https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/471669543/google-pixel-update-october-2026)