Google has now announced the rollout of the January 2026 update for eligible Pixel smartphones running Android 16. This time, however, the update announcement is slightly late, as it usually arrives within the first week of the month.
According to the changelog, the update fixes issues such as noisy ringback tones during Webex calls and a user interface bug where deleting a Live Universe wallpaper could make the Wallpaper & Style app temporarily unusable on the Pixel 7a, Pixel 8 series, and newer models. It also addresses battery drain problems affecting devices from the Pixel 8 series onwards.
For the newer Pixel 10 series, Google has resolved display-related issues, including Always-On Display flickering and noisy lines appearing when editing HDR photos in Adobe Lightroom. The update further brings GPU performance improvements and fixes a bug where the touchscreen could randomly stop responding. As usual, some fixes may vary depending on the device, carrier, or region.
Software Versions (January 2026 Pixel Update)
| Region | Device | Build Number |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Pixel 7a | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel Tablet | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel Fold | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 8 | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 8 Pro | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 8a | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 9 | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 9 Pro | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 9 Pro XL | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 9a | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 10 | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 10 Pro | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 10 Pro XL | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| Global | Pixel 10 Pro Fold | BP4A.260105.004.E1 |
| EMEA | Pixel 9 | BP4A.260105.004.A2 |
| EMEA | Pixel 9 Pro | BP4A.260105.004.A2 |
| EMEA | Pixel 9 Pro XL | BP4A.260105.004.A2 |
| EMEA | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | BP4A.260105.004.A2 |
| EMEA | Pixel 10 | BP4A.260105.004.A2 |
| EMEA | Pixel 10 Pro | BP4A.260105.004.A2 |
| EMEA | Pixel 10 Pro XL | BP4A.260105.004.A2 |
| EMEA | Pixel 10 Pro Fold | BP4A.260105.004.A2 |
| Japan | Pixel 9a | BP4A.260105.004.C2 |
| Japan | Pixel 10 | BP4A.260105.004.C2 |
| Japan | Pixel 10 Pro | BP4A.260105.004.C2 |
| Japan | Pixel 10 Pro XL | BP4A.260105.004.C2 |
| Japan | Pixel 10 Pro Fold | BP4A.260105.004.C2 |
| Verizon | Pixel 9a | BP4A.260105.004.B2 |
