For anyone who pre-ordered or already owns the Google Pixel 6a, you should expect an update soon after you turn on the device. According to Google, both the unlocked and carrier variants of the device are eligible for the Day One patch, but the build numbers vary between models.
As announced by the company on its forums, the first security software update for the Pixel 6a will gradually roll out worldwide. The build number after the update should be as follows:
- Global (Unlocked): SD2A.220601.003
- Japan: SD2A.220601.001.A1
- AT&T, T-Mobile: SD2A.220601.002
- Verizon: SD2A.220601.004
As you might expect for an early patch, there’s not much to see here. Aside from possible stability improvements and bug fixes, the new version actually raises Android’s security patch level to June 2022. That’s a bit odd, since the update doesn’t include the latest July 2022 security patch (or this from August if you want to consider Samsung’s early release). However, we’re only a few days away from the eighth month of the year, so it’s possible that the Pixel 6A will skip the July patch entirely and jump straight to the August patch in the coming days.
The Google Pixel 6a is a mid-range smartphone with Google Tensor and a high-end camera.
The update rollout may take a few days to fully complete, so there is a chance that your device may not be able to download the version right away. However, if you expect the device to arrive in the next few days, it will be a case of updating during the setup phase. You can also manually check for a software update on your Pixel 6a by going to Settings > System > System Update > Check for Update.
Google Pixel 6a XDA Forums
If you don’t want to wait for Google to push the update to your Pixel 6a, check out our Android 12 download article for the latest OTA files and stock images.
Source: Google Pixel Help Community, Verizon
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