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Tl; DR
- Google began to deploy the May 2025 software update.
- This month update is available for all eligible devices running Android 15, from Pixel 6 and more.
- You can expect the bugs and improvements to be included in this update.
If you have a pixel phone or tablet, be on the lookout for the May 2025 software update. The update of this month includes more than a few security fixes.
According to GoogleThe deployment of this month update begins today. If you don’t see the update yet, don’t worry too much. The deployment occurs in phases, according to the device and the carrier, and should continue in next week.
As for which devices will obtain this update, it is available for devices running Android 15. Here is a list of all eligible phones and tablets:
Global
- Pixel 6: BP1A.250505.005
- Pixel 6 Pro: BP1A.250505.005
- Pixel 6a: BP1A.250505.005
- Pixel 7: BP1A.250505.005.B1
- Pixel 7 Pro: BP1A.250505.005.B1
- Pixel 7a: BP1A.250505.005.B1
- Pixel tablet: BP1A.250505.005
- Pixel fold: BP1A.250505.005.B1
- Pixel 8: BP1A.250505.005.B1
- Pixel 8 Pro: BP1A.250505.005.B1
- Pixel 8a: BP1A.250505.005.B1
- Pixel 9: BP1A.250505.005
- Pixel 9 Pro: BP1A.250505.005
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: BP1A.250505.005
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250505.005
- Pixel 9a: BD4A.250505.003
Taiwan + Emea
- Pixel 9: BP1A.250505.005.A1
- Pixel 9 Pro: BP1A.250505.005.A1
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: BP1A.250505.005.A1
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250505.005.A1
Verizon
- Pixel 9: BP1A.250505.005.D1
- Pixel 9 Pro: BP1A.250505.005.D1
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: BP1A.250505.005.D1
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250505.005.D1
Deutsche Telekom
- Pixel 9: BP1A.250505.005.c1
- Pixel 9 Pro: BP1A.250505.005.c1
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: BP1A.250505.005.c1
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250505.005.c1
In addition to safety fixesThis update includes three notable fixes. The first correction solves a problem with the recording quality of degrading microphones in certain applications. Then we have a corrective for the Bluetooth couple with certain intelligent watches under certain conditions. Finally, there is a fix for how your secondary language is displayed in quick parameters.
Before updating, Google offers the following warning For those who have a 6 -series Pixel or Pixel 8 Pixel device:
Warning: The May 2025 update for the Pixel 6 (6, 6A, 6A) and Pixel 8 (8, 8A) peripherals contains a starting charger update that incremen the anti-roll version for the start-up charger. This prevents the device from returning to the previous vulnerable versions of the start -up charger. After flashing the May 2025 update on these devices, you will not be able to flash and start the oldest Android 15 builds.
