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Alongside the new functionality debuting with the November Pixel Drop, Google’s got its latest batch of Pixel bug fixes to deliver.
In addition to dozens of fixes impacting the current Pixel lineup, we’ve also got a few unique to newer and older Pixel hardware.
OTA downloads are available now for users interested in sideloading.
Google just announced its November Pixel Drop, delivering new features and expanding access to old ones across the Pixel lineup, but that’s just that half of it — we’re also getting the latest set of monthly fixes and stability improvements.
Our most recent monthly Pixel update may be a week behind its normal schedule, but today Google’s correcting that oversight with the formal announcement of its November 2026 Pixel update, available for Pixel 6a and newer hardware. As Google’s Mishaal Rahman confirms over on Reddit, this release marks the arrival of Android 17 QPR2.
Most Pixel hardware will receive this update as build CP4A.261105.040.A1, with the exception of Pixel 11 devices — those are getting CP4A.261105.040.D1 in the US, and CP4A.261105.040.B2 in Canada.
There’s a big changelog of fixes to crawl through. Let’s get started with those changes that are arriving for all the Pixel devices receiving today’s update:
Apps
Fix for issue causing the virtual keyboard to occasionally not appear when interacting with search input fields
Fix for issue causing unintended audio feedback while scrolling through Sound & Vibration settings
General stability and performance improvements for home screen clock widgets
Audio
Fix for issue causing media volume to unexpectedly increase when triggering voice commands under certain conditions
Battery & Charging
Fix for issue causing charging indicator to display when no charger is connected under certain conditions
Bluetooth
General stability and background performance improvements for Bluetooth device connectivity
General stability and connection reliability improvements for Bluetooth accessories under certain conditions
Connectivity
General stability and performance improvements for Adaptive Connectivity Services under certain conditions
General stability and performance improvements for Google App and system applications under certain conditions
Display & Graphics
General improvements for display stability and performance under certain conditions
Framework
General stability and performance improvements for core system services
General stability and performance improvements for Google App and system applications under certain conditions
Performance
Fix for occasional system stutter and performance issues affecting animation smoothness while scrolling across apps
Sensors
General stability and performance improvements for Google App and system applications under certain conditions
Telephony
Fix for issue causing user interface elements or notifications to occasionally display incorrectly
Fix for issue causing Wi-Fi Calling status notification to not display after device restart under certain carrier conditions
User Interface
Fix for issue causing app thumbnails in Overview to remain stuck in locked state
Fix for issue causing dynamic system theming colors to shift unexpectedly under certain conditions
Fix for issue causing notification content to be difficult to read after applying certain system theme colors
Fix for issue causing notification shade to occasionally not expand with swipe down gesture
Fix for issue causing Wallpaper & style app to close unexpectedly after applying lockscreen clock styles
Fix for issue occasionally causing taskbar icons or layout to behave inconsistently
Fix for issue occasionally preventing app selection when switching apps from Overview
Fix for issue preventing notification snooze options from expanding properly under certain conditions
Fix for issue preventing Quick Switch navigation gesture from working when Circle to Search is active
General improvements for network connection stability and call performance under certain conditions
General stability and performance improvements for fingerprint recognition and unlock screen transitions
General stability and reliability improvements for System UI components
General stability and rendering improvements for media player notifications
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In addition to those, we also have a few changes specifically targeting Google’s newest and oldest (still supported) Pixel models. For the Pixel 11 series that includes:
Camera
Fix for issue occasionally causing captured photos to not save properly under certain conditions
Sensors
Fix for issue causing unexpected background battery drain related to sensor service management under certain conditions
System
General performance improvements for device restart and startup times under certain conditions
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And then for the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 series, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet, there’s:
Audio
Fix for issue occasionally causing audio noise or distortion in ringtone during certain VoIP calls
As always, you can wait for the update to hit your device in due time, which Google says will proceed in phases over the course of the next week. If you’re feeling impatient (or just badly need one of these fixes to save a misbehaving phone) downloads are available now on Google’s Pixel OTA repository.