Android 15 January security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel

Google is kicking off 2025 Pixel updates with the Android 15 January security patch today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.

There are 26 security issues resolved in the Android 15 January patch dated 2025-01-01 and 12 for 2025-01-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical. The dedicated bulletin for Google devices lists one additional security fix.

The factory and OTA images are now available, with the on-device update appearing immediately on our Pixel 9 Pro at a rather sizable 93.22 MB.

Global

• Pixel 6: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 6 Pro: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 6a: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 7: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 7 Pro: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 7a: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel Tablet: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel Fold: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 8: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 8 Pro: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 8a: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 9: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 9 Pro: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 9 Pro XL: AP4A.250105.002
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold: AP4A.250105.002

There are also builds for Telstra (.B1, Pixel 7 – 9 Pro Fold) and EMEA (.A1, Pixel 6 series).

Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel’s Android 15 January update changelog:

*[1] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a,  Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold

*[2] Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Audio

• Fix for audio delay and stability issue when using certain apps*[1]

Camera

• Fix for issue with camera stability when switching to a connected camera under certain conditions*[2]

Display & Graphics

• Fix for issue with flashing lines on screen in certain conditions*[2]

User Interface

• Fix for issue with Pixel launcher themed icon color display in certain conditions*[1] — More