Google releases a security update for all Android phones each month, but the firm also sometimes pushes out huge fixes for its own Pixel branded smartphones. December is one of those months, as the tech giant has just released one of the biggest software updates of the year to anyone with a Pixel 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 series phone.
That’s because all of these devices are compatible with Android 16, the latest version of the Android mobile operating system. It means Google can send out a widespread update that addresses known performance issues across multiple devices.
In a Google Pixel Update post for December 2025 on Google’s support website, Community Manager Kush M. detailed all the fixes now available for Pixel phones across the globe.
“We have started to roll out the monthly software update for December 2025. All supported Pixel devices running Android 16 will receive these software updates starting today, and the rollout will continue over the next week in phases, depending on carrier and device,” Kush M. said. “You will receive a notification once the system update is available for your device. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest software.”
While the update admittedly fixes a lot of bugs, the existence of so many in the first place does lend some credence to the idea that Pixel phones can be quite buggy.
These fixes include “for an issue where the battery’s 80% charge limit setting may be incorrect in certain conditions”, “for an issue where the system could run out of memory due to splash screens not closing properly in certain conditions”, “for issues causing instability and intermittent problems with emergency calling functionality under certain conditions” and “for an issue with screen freezing when using gesture navigation or app switching in certain conditions”.
These seemingly quite major bugs are confirmed to have at some point affected the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, 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, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Other bugs affecting display and graphics on the newest Pixel 10 series are allegedly fixed with the software update. In total there are 33 fixes across the still-supported Pixel phone line up.
If you have a Pixel 6 or later, head to the Settings app then System > Software updates, and see if there’s an update waiting for you to install.
Some of the issues addressed affected audio, battery, charging, Bluetooth, Camera, sensors, system performance, phone calls, the touchscreen and a host of software bugs including Wi-Fi gremlins.
Hopefully this is a sign Google is getting on top of problems with its Pixel phones. The latest Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series promise buyers seven years of Android OS and security updates from release, which beats many of its smartphone rivals.
