Google Pixel 6a only went on sale yesterday in most countries after it was up for pre-orders since last week. Now the mid-range smartphone is receiving its first software update via OTA. However, it does not include any new features and instead only bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to June 2022. This is slightly odd as the update does not include the July security patch. We’re only a few days away from the month of August and it’s possible that Google may skip the July patch and provide an August patch update in the coming days.
The first security software update for the Google Pixel 6a is being rolled out in a phased manner. It might take a few days for your unit to receive the update. Users can manually check for the software update on their device by heading to Heading > System > System Update > Check for update.
Both the unlocked and carrier versions of the Pixel 6a are eligible for the day-one patch. The security software update comes with the following build numbers for various regions:
Global (Unlocked): SD2A.220601.003
Japan: SD2A.220601.001.A1
AT&T, T-Mobile: SD2A.220601.002
Verizon: SD2A.2206061.004
To reiterate, the security update doesn’t introduce any new features on the Pixel 6a. However, there’s a possibility that it might offer stability improvements and bug fixes. A major security flaw was reported yesterday as multiple people were capable of unlocking the phone without even registering their fingerprint. It’s unclear whether the bug is related to hardware or software. Hence if you are receiving the security update on your device, it is worth downloading and updating.
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