Google has started distributing the April 2026 security patch for Android 16 QPR3, affecting devices such as the Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series, and Pixel 10 lineup. The patch, dated April 1, 2026, addresses one significant security issue and four additional vulnerabilities in a follow-up update on April 5, 2026. The build numbers for the update are as follows:
- Pixel 6: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 6 Pro: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 6a: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 7: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 7 Pro: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 7a: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel Tablet: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel Fold: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 8: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 8 Pro: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 8a: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 9: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 9 Pro: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 9a: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 10: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 10 Pro: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 10 Pro XL: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 10 Pro Fold: CP1A.260405.005
- Pixel 10a: CP1A.260405.005
In Australia, the build numbers for the Pixel 6 series are:
- Pixel 6: CP1A.260405.003.A1
- Pixel 6 Pro: CP1A.260405.003.A1
- Pixel 6a: CP1A.260405.003.A1
The update includes various fixes, such as restoring the Backup menu in System settings, addressing crashes in banking and third-party apps, resolving game crashes, fixing the disappearance of the quick search bar, and correcting crashes in Quick Share during file transfers.