Pixel October patch focuses on fixing 28 security problems

Google has released an Android 17 update for recent Pixel phones that adds no new features. The October patch addresses 28 security issues, including photo orientation errors, distorted call audio, and a keyboard that failed to appear in search fields. Pixel 6 and newer models can install it, though the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will receive their final major security patch, and the three specific fixes apply only to Pixel 8 and later.

Google's October Android 17 release for recent Pixel devices contains no added features, but it resolves 28 security flaws. Among them are three user-facing annoyances: saved photos and videos sometimes appeared in the wrong orientation, calls on several Pixel models suffered background noise or distortion, and the on-screen keyboard could fail to show when search fields were tapped.

The update is available for Pixel 6 and newer. For Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, however, this marks the final major security patch as their five-year support window ends. The three specific fixes are limited to Pixel 8 and later. Users can check Settings > Security and privacy > System and updates for a patch dated October 5, 2026.

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