Trending Now - April 2026 Update for Pixel Phones Addresses Key Bugs and Crashes
WHO:
Android Police - Google is the company rolling out the update for Pixel phones and tablets.
9to5Google - The update is applicable to various Pixel models including Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, and 10a.
WHAT:
Android Police - The April 2026 update includes a fix for an issue where the Backup menu was missing from System settings in certain conditions.
9to5Google - The update addresses an issue that causes certain banking and third-party apps to crash in certain conditions.
Android Police - The update resolves an issue where the quick search bar is sometimes missing from the home screen in certain conditions.
Android Police - The April 2026 update focuses on bug fixes rather than new features.
Android Police - The update fixes an issue causing games to crash on the Pixel 10 family.
Android Police - The update includes a fix for Quick Share crashing during file transfers on the Pixel 9 and its Pro models.
9to5Google - The April 2026 security patch resolves one security issue dated April 1st, 2026, and four issues dated April 5th, 2026.
9to5Google - Vulnerabilities in the security patch range from high to critical.
WHERE:
Android Police - The update is available for all supported Pixel devices, with some fixes potentially being carrier or region-specific.
WHEN:
Android Police - The April 2026 update is rolling out starting on April 8th, 2026, and will continue over the next week in phases.
9to5Google - The security patch is dated April 1st, 2026, and April 5th, 2026.
HOW:
Android Police - Users can sideload the update using factory images and OTA ZIP files, which requires knowledge of ADB and access to a PC.
Android Police - Users can sideload the update using factory images and OTA ZIP files, requiring knowledge of ADB and access to a PC.
(UPDATED April 8, 2026 17:24 UTC)
The April 20th26 update for Android devices includes several important fixes, addressing issues like the missing Backup menu in System settings and crashes in certain banking and third-party apps. Additionally, it resolves a problem where the quick search bar occasionally disappears from the home screen. Users looking to install the update can sideload it using factory images and OTA ZIP files, though this process requires some technical knowledge and access to a PC.
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(UPDATED April 8, 2026 13:23 UTC)
Google is rolling out the April 20th26 update for various Pixel phones and tablets, including models from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 10 series. This update focuses on bug fixes, addressing issues like game crashes on the Pixel 10 family and Quick Share problems on the Pixel 9 and its Pro models, while also resolving several security vulnerabilities. The update is available starting on Wednesday, and users can sideload it using factory images and OTA ZIP files if they have the necessary technical knowledge.