Google rolls out August 2025 Pixel update with critical bug fix and other improvements

TOI Tech Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 6, 2025, 13:33 IST

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Google has released the August 2025 Pixel update, addressing a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2025-48530) that allowed unauthorized code execution without user interaction. The update, identified as BP2A.250805.005, also resolves issues with three-button and gesture navigation, alongside general system stability improvements and fixes for dark theme scheduling. Users can manually check for the update in their device settings.

Google rolls out August 2025 Pixel update with critical bug fix and other improvements

Google has started rolling out the August 2025 Pixel update. The latest update comes with a bug fix for Android 16 release and also resolves a critical security flaw that allowed hackers to access devices without any user interaction. Google also says that the August 2025 Pixel update fixes a bug that caused issues with three-button and gesture navigation. The update is rolling out as an over-the-air (OTA) update with the build number BP2A.250805.005 for 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.Those interested can check the update manually by navigating to Settings > System > Software update > System update > Check for updates. Google says that the most critical issue fixed in the August 2025 security update was CVE-2025-48530 which is marked with high severity. This bug, when used with other existing issues, could let hackers run harmful code on your phone without you doing anything. Hackers didn’t need you to click a button, install an app, or even have physical access to your phone to carry out the attack. Here’s the complete changelog:System

General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions

User Interface

Fix for an issue where the scheduled dark theme was not working in certain conditions
Fix for issues with 3-button navigation and gesture navigation in certain condition

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