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The Pixel 6 might get Android 16 after all
The Pixel 6 series may get Android 16 in 2025, despite official support ending in October 2024. This is suggested by its inclusion in the developer preview. Google aims to provide 5 years of security updates for the Pixel 6 series. Newer Android versions offer better security, motivating the continued support.
Pixel 6 is compatible with Android 16 developer preview — that could be a big deal
It looks like the Pixel 6’s official Android support may not be quite over. Despite the fact the phone was scheduled to get 3 years of Android updates, which expired last month, the phone has been included in the newly-released Android 16 developer preview — suggesting that it may be getting a surprise Android 16 update sometime next year.
Pixel 6 & 6 Pro May Get Android 16 Update Despite End of Support
The official OS support for Pixel 6 series ended October 2024 but Google has now rolled out Android 16 DP1 to both the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.
These are the Pixel phones that will get Android 16 DP1, and there are two surprises
Google has released the first developer preview build of Android 16 and here are all the Pixel devices eligible for the update.
Will the Pixel 6 get Android 16 -- the 6a may hold a loophole
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Android 16 Developer Preview 1 supports the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro — here's why it matters
Despite receiving all its guaranteed OS updates, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are getting Android 16 Developer Preview 1.
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro getting Android 16 DP1
With the release of Android 16 Developer Preview 1, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are supported. Assuming no issues emerge (like poor performance), this is a good step towards those two phones getting Android 16 when it launches in Q2 of 2025. An intermediary milestone to watch out for would be those devices proceeding to the Android 16 Beta in January.
The Pixel 6 is out of Android version updates what now?
T he Pixel 6 was a pivotal phone for Google, debuting the company's self-branded Tensor chipsets and a brand-new hardware ...
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Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 9: Is now the time to upgrade? [Video]
Is now the time for Pixel 6 owners to think about upgrading to the Google Pixel 9? Here's everything you need to know.
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Android 16 Developer Preview 1 Confirmed for Pixel 6, Which is Surprising
since the older Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were supposed to have been cut off with the release of stable Android 15. As it ...
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Android 16 Update Possible for Pixel 6 in 2025
In an unexpected twist, Google's Pixel 6 lineup might receive more Android updates than initially promised. When these ...
Pixel phones get a major kernel upgrade with Android 15 QPR2
Google is preparing to upgrade the kernel version of all Tensor-powered Pixels to Linux 6.1 in Android 15 QPR2.