Oct 26, 2021
Update your Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro to the latest software to get all the features
Checking for the software update
[Please check your device to see if you already have the latest software installed. Verify your Build number matches the official build by checking Settings -> About phone -> Build number. See section below]
After you complete the phone setup, the software update automatically downloads silently in the background. After the download completes, it will prompt you to reboot the phone. In case the software update is not seen, follow the instructions below:
- Go to Settings -> System -> System update -> Check for update
- Install the software update
- Depending on your network connection speed and amount of apps involved, this will take about 25-50 minutes
- Reboot the device after taking the update
Updating your apps
Many of the key apps have new features and improvements for Pixel 6. Please check to make sure that your apps are up to date by going to Play Store -> Your Account Icon -> Manage apps & device -> Update all.
Timing
Due to deployment timelines and staged rollouts, some updates may not be available until 10/28.
Software update Build number
After the software update, your device software version (Settings -> About phone -> Build number) will be be one of the following:
- SD1A.210817.036
- SD1A.210817.036.A8 (Verizon customers)
Details
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