Google on Thursday rolled out the Pixel April 2025 Update for Pixel devices. It arrives as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company’s latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older devices running Android 15. Google says it brings fixes for issues related to biometric authentication, camera performance, and user interface glitches. Further, the April 2025 update also includes a security patch that addresses three vulnerabilities in the software, with severity levels ranging from high to critical.
What’s New in the Pixel April 2025 Update
On a support page, a Google community manager outlined the key changes in the Pixel April 2025 Update, listing the build numbers BP1A.250405.007, BP1A.250405.007.B1, and BD4A.250405.003 for global models. Meanwhile, Pixel devices tied to Taiwan+EMEA, Verizon, and Deutsche Telekom have slightly different identifiers. The following devices are eligible to receive it:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
According to the changelog, the patch resolves a problem that affected fingerprint recognition and response under certain conditions. This issue was reported on smartphones ranging from the Pixel 6 series to the latest flagship Pixel 9 models. Additionally, a fix is included to improve camera stability when zooming in or out in specific scenarios.
Another major fix in the Pixel April 2025 Update addresses display and graphics. A flickering screen brightness issue occurring while watching OTT content has now been patched. Furthermore, two user interface bugs were tackled—one causing overlapping elements on the lock screen weather clock, and another that disrupted the Pixel Launcher during user creation or account switching.
Security Enhancements Included
Apart from the functional fixes, the update also incorporates a security patch targeting three common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs). The most critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-26415, was discovered in the Google Assistant subcomponent. Two other vulnerabilities—CVE-2024-56190 and CVE-2024-56189—were found in the Broadcom WLAN driver and Modem subcomponents, respectively. Both of these were categorized as “high” in terms of severity.
With this rollout, the Pixel April 2025 Update continues Google’s monthly commitment to delivering timely security and performance enhancements to its Pixel lineup. Users are encouraged to install the update promptly to benefit from improved stability and patched vulnerabilities.
