After last month’s big update, the Android 15 April security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a. It follows a single-feature April 2025 Pixel Drop for Gemini Live’s new Astra capabilities.
There are 31 security issues resolved in the Android 15 April patch dated 2025-04-01 and 31 for 2025-04-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical. CVE-2024-53150 (Kernel, USB) and CVE-2024-53197 (Kernel, USB) “may be under limited, targeted exploitation.”
The dedicated bulletin for Google devices lists one additional security fix. In addition to Global, there are three additional carrier builds this month. Meanwhile, the Pixel 9a (codenamed “tegu”) makes its debut.
Global
- Pixel 6: BP1A.250405.007
- Pixel 6 Pro: BP1A.250405.007
- Pixel 6a: BP1A.250405.007
- Pixel 7: BP1A.250405.007.B1
- Pixel 7 Pro: BP1A.250405.007.B1
- Pixel 7a: BP1A.250405.007.B1
- Pixel Tablet: BP1A.250405.007
- Pixel Fold: BP1A.250405.007.B1
- Pixel 8: BP1A.250405.007.B1
- Pixel 8 Pro: BP1A.250405.007.B1
- Pixel 8a: BP1A.250405.007.B1
- Pixel 9: BP1A.250405.007
- Pixel 9 Pro: BP1A.250405.007
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: BP1A.250405.007
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250405.007
- Pixel 9a: BD4A.250405.003
Taiwan+EMEA
- Pixel 9: BP1A.250405.007.A1
- Pixel 9 Pro: BP1A.250405.007.A1
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: BP1A.250405.007.A1
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250405.007.A1
Verizon
- Pixel 9: BP1A.250405.007.D1
- Pixel 9 Pro: BP1A.250405.007.D1
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: BP1A.250405.007.D1
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250405.007.D1
Deutsche Telekom
- Pixel 9: BP1A.250405.007.C1
- Pixel 9 Pro: BP1A.250405.007.C1
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: BP1A.250405.007.C1
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250405.007.C1
Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel’s Android 15 April update changelog:
*[1] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a
*[2] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold
Biometrics
- Fix for issues with fingerprint recognition and response under certain conditions.*[1]
Camera
- Fix for improvements in camera stability when zooming in/out under certain conditions.*[2]
Display & Graphics
- Fix for issue with screen brightness flickering when using video streaming apps under certain conditions.*[1]
User Interface
- Fix for issue with overlapping views on lockscreen weather clock under certain conditions.*[1]
- Fix for issue with Pixel Launcher when creating a new user or switching users under certain conditions.*[1]
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