{"id":231150,"date":"2026-01-13T17:07:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/231150\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:07:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:07:13","slug":"is-your-pixel-getting-googles-january-2026-update-heres-the-full-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/231150\/","title":{"rendered":"Is your Pixel getting Google&#8217;s January 2026 update? Here&#8217;s the full list"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"e_jg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  title=\"google pixel 9a vs pixel 8a back\"  alt=\"google pixel 9a vs pixel 8a back\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/google-pixel-9a-vs-pixel-8a-back.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Rita El Khoury \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a standard security update like we receive every month, and while there are no new features, there are important bug fixes. Most notably, Google highlights fixes for a battery-draining issue, misbehaving touchscreens, and an always-on display bug.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re eager to get this update on your Pixel, there\u2019s one thing you need to do first: ensure your Pixel model is eligible for the January 2026 update. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n<p>Pixel models getting the January 2026 update<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_jg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google pixel 10 pro screen on home screen\"  alt=\"Someone holding the Google Pixel 10 Pro with its screen on, showing the home screen.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-pixel-10-pro-screen-on-home-screen-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>As with most of Google\u2019s monthly security updates, the majority of modern Pixel phones are supported. Here\u2019s the full list of every Pixel model that\u2019s getting the January 2026 update:<\/p>\n<p>Pixel 7a<br \/>\nPixel Tablet<br \/>\nPixel Fold<br \/>\nPixel 8<br \/>\nPixel 8 Pro<br \/>\nPixel 8a<br \/>\nPixel 9<br \/>\nPixel 9 Pro \/ 9 Pro XL<br \/>\nPixel 9 Pro Fold<br \/>\nPixel 9a<br \/>\nPixel 10<br \/>\nPixel 10 Pro \/ 10 Pro XL<br \/>\nPixel 10 Pro Fold<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to ensure your Pixel is running Android 16 to receive this update, which it likely already is. To manually check for the January 2026 update, open the\u00a0Settings app, tap System, tap\u00a0Software updates, tap\u00a0System update, and tap the\u00a0Check for updates\u00a0button. You should see a \u201cPreparing system update\u2026\u201d message, followed by a screen that says the update is installing.<\/p>\n<p>The January 2026 update is just 7.60MB, so you should be able to download and install it quickly on either a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection.<\/p>\n<p>Pixel models NOT getting the January 2026 update<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_jg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Google Pixel 7 Back White\"  alt=\"Google Pixel 7 Back White\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Pixel-7-Back-White.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Robert Triggs \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>Although that\u2019s a generous list of Pixels eligible for Google\u2019s January 2026 update,\u00a0a few notable Pixel models are\u00a0not receiving it.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, this includes the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro. It\u2019s a little confusing that these phones aren\u2019t getting the update while the Pixel 7a is, but that\u2019s what Google has decided.<\/p>\n<p>While the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series are nearing the end of update support, they both still have some time left. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will continue to get updates until October 2026, while the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will keep getting updated until October 2027.<\/p>\n<p> Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/andauth.co\/AAGooglePreferredSource\" class=\"e_rm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"e_jg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766572210_733_google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><img class=\"e_jg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766572211_278_google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for being part of our community. 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