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On Thursday, Google introduced the April 2025 update for its Pixel devices, delivering an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade to the latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and a selection of earlier models running Android 15. This update addresses various issues, notably in biometric authentication, camera performance, and user interface functionality. Additionally, it includes a crucial security patch that resolves three vulnerabilities identified within the software, ranging from high to critical severity levels.
Google Pixel Update
In a detailed announcement on a support page, a spokesperson from Google elaborated on the specifics of the April 2025 update. The build numbers for global models are BP1A.250405.007, BP1A.250405.007.B1, and BD4A.250405.003. Variants for devices associated with Taiwan+EMEA, Verizon, and Deutsche Telekom, however, feature slightly altered identifiers. Eligible devices include:
- Google Pixel 9 Series
- Google Pixel 8 Series
- Google Pixel Tablet
- Google Pixel Fold
- Google Pixel 7 Series
- Google Pixel 6 Series
The changelog reveals that the update rectifies a fingerprint recognition issue reported across several Pixel models, affecting their performance under specific conditions. Additionally, it enhances camera stability during zoom operations, thereby improving overall usability.
Furthermore, this update addresses display and graphics issues, such as flickering screen brightness experienced while streaming content on various OTT apps. Users have also noted two interface-related challenges: one that resulted in overlapping elements on the lock screen weather display, and another that impacted the Pixel Launcher when creating or switching users. Both issues have been resolved as part of this update.
Google Pixel Update for April 2025 is now live
Beyond the bug fixes, the update includes a security patch addressing three common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE). The most critical, labeled CVE-2025-26415, was found within the Google Assistant subcomponent. Additionally, CVE-2024-56190 and CVE-2024-56189 were identified in the Broadcom WLAN driver and Modem subcomponents, respectively, both categorized as high severity.
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