Android 16 update is here for Pixel devices as Google had confirmed about a June 2025 release for the new version ahead of the big Pixel 10 series launch.
iOS 26 was announced by Apple and now Android 16 has made its release official for Pixel users this week. Google has been betting on an early roll out timeline for Android 16 this year and the company has managed to live up to those claims.
The Android 16 beta versions have been available for a few months, and the recent QPR 1 beta update suggested we are close to the full release, which has now become official, as long as you have a Pixel device that is eligible for the new version. The new update is available with some improvements and here are the details.
Android 16 Update Now Available: How To Install And Devices Supported
The Android 16 update is rolling out well in advance compared to the usual timeline but also means Google is gearing up for the Pixel 10 series launch somewhere in August once again. The new Android 16 version is currently limited to the eligible Pixel phones, and users can install Android 16 with these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Pixel phone
- Scroll down to System and tap on it
- Click on Software update
- Check for the new available version
- Install the new Android 16 update
- Reboot the Pixel phone to start using Android 16
Android 16 Update: Pixel Phones Supported
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel Tablet
People using Pixel 6 or later models are eligible for the Android 16 update which will show up as an over-the-air update in the next few days.
Android 16: New Features Coming Your Way
Android 16 promises the new Material Expressive UI changes that we have seen with the beta versions but the new update mostly focuses on new features for now.
