August 14, 2026, 12:54 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Google has started rolling out its August update for Pixel smartphones. However, not all devices are included this month. Owners of a Pixel 6 or Pixel 7 are currently searching for the update in vain. This is particularly surprising because at least the Pixel 7 series should still be receiving regular software updates.
Update only for newer Pixel devices
According to official information from Google, all models from the Pixel 8 onward will receive the current August update. This includes various bug fixes for touchscreen issues and display errors. Additionally, Google is closing several security gaps.
For owners of a Pixel 6 or Pixel 7, everything remains at the current software level. The company has not yet provided a reason for this decision.
Pixel 6 approaches end of support
For the Pixel 6, the absence of the update could at least partially be related to the approaching end of support. According to Google, the devices will continue to receive updates until October 2026. Originally, support was supposed to end much earlier. Google later extended the period from three to five years.
The fact that the devices are not receiving a new update two months before the end of support is likely to disappoint many users.
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Why is the Pixel 7 also left out?
The situation is even more surprising for the Pixel 7 family. After all, official update support runs until the end of 2027. According to Android Authority, this is not the first time Google has excluded older Pixel models from a regular monthly update.
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Why this happens remains unclear. It is possible that Google is now prioritizing other aspects for older devices, bundling smaller updates, or postponing them to a later date.
Hope for the September update
Currently, those affected can only hope for the next update in September. The situation is particularly problematic for trust in Google’s support promises. Those who rely on a guaranteed update period expect regular security updates during this time.
Whether Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 users will be included again next month will become clear in the coming weeks.