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The expected Pixel update schedule has changed in recent months for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series.
Both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series of phones should still be supported through 2026, 2027, and beyond, we’re just starting to question what the cadence for updates will be going forward. I bring this up because folks who own these devices are likely wondering where their updates are after several misses in recent months, starting around July 2025.
Google has issued monthly updates for its Pixel devices from the day they were introduced, so a missed month or two is a noteworthy event. For a device to miss updates for several months is really something that should be drawing some attention. That in mind, no where in Google’s official documentation does it say that their Pixel devices are guaranteed to receive monthly updates, but that’s how they have sent them. Their support documents simply state the number of years of expected support.
We’ve asked Google to give us more information on what we believe is a change in the update schedule for the Pixel 6 (and Pixel 7), but they have so far not gone into specifics, only suggesting that all of the still-supported Pixel devices are “compliant.” When we asked what was up with Pixel 6 updates, they responded with the following:
“Pixel phones will remain security compliant for the full duration of their support windows, which can be found here.
Your device will remain private and secure through Pixel specific patches, Google Play System Updates and fixes through the Android Security Bulletin. You can also expect your phone to get better over time with regular Pixel Drops and updates to the latest OS for the device’s full support window.”
Because of that vague statement, we thought it was time to start a running timeline of updates for these devices to help you keep track of what the current releases are for each. And just maybe, this will give us some clarity around expectations going forward.
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro update timeline, current build: The current Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro update you should be on is CP1A.260405.005.
NOTE: Google surprisingly updated the Pixel 6 series to the April build after also updating them in March. Is this a new beginning?
Pixel 6a update timeline, current build: The current Pixel 6a update you should be on is CP1A.260405.005.
NOTE: Google surprisingly updated the Pixel 6a to the April build after also updating it in March.
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro update timeline, current build: The current Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro update you should be on is CP1A.260405.005.
NOTE: Google surprisingly updated the Pixel 7 series to the April build after also updating them in March.
Pixel 7a update timeline, current build: The current Pixel 7a update you should be on is CP1A.260405.005.
NOTE: The Pixel 7a first missed the December update and has received the January, February, March, and April 2026 patches. Still, because of the December miss, we’re now tracking it.
We’ll continue to update this post each month unless the updates start showing up monthly again. We’ll also add devices if they slip from the monthly cadence.
UPDATED APRIL 7, 2026 WITH INFO ON THE APRIL PIXEL UPDATE. WE’RE A BIT SURPRISED TO SEE GOOGLE ISSUE UPDATES TO THE PIXEL 6 AND PIXEL 7 SERIES PHONES, BUT THEY HAVE DONE IT TWO MONTHS IN A ROW.
