While Google is working on the next iteration of Android OS, they are still delivering a new security patch update at the beginning of the month. The April 2025 security patch for Pixel phones is now live with bug fixes, security patches, and system optimizations.
Last month, Google released the March Feature Drop, which introduced loads of new features. However, users started reporting issues a few days after installing the update, which has now been resolved with the current release. It comes as the April 2025 security patch, but bigger than what we get every month.
The update size is about 49.26MB and is available for the Pixel 6 up to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Interestingly, the Pixel 9a is getting the update as well, which will improve the device’s performance as it recently arrived on the shelves.
Details of the April 2025 security patch update for Pixel phones
The update is rolling out with a build number BP1A.250405.007. It resolved 31 security flaws in the April 2025 security patch dated 2025-04-01 and 31 for 2025-04-05. These vulnerabilities range from high to critical. According to Google “CVE-2024-53150 (Kernel, USB) and CVE-2024-53197 (Kernel, USB) “may be under limited, targeted exploitation.”
Aside from the fixes, the dedicated bulletin for Google phones lists an additional security fix. Three additional patches for carrier builds this month.
Aside from patching security flaws, the update addresses some of the issues reported after last month’s update. Below are the complete fixes, and you should use the device key below to read the changelog.
*[1] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, 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, Pixel 9a
*[2] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold
Biometrics
- Fix for issues with fingerprint recognition and response under certain conditions.*[1]
Camera
- Fix for improvements in camera stability when zooming in/out under certain conditions.*[2]
Display & Graphics
- Fix for issue with screen brightness flickering when using video streaming apps under certain conditions.*[1]
User Interface
- Fix for issue with overlapping views on lockscreen weather clock under certain conditions.*[1]
- Fix for issue with Pixel Launcher when creating a new user or switching users under certain conditions.*[1]
How to download the April 2025 security patch update for Pixel phones
The update is available for all eligible units. Head to Settings>>System>>System update. Follow the screen prompts to download the update, and you might need to reboot your device to complete the installation.
source(s): Google | 9to5Google
