Google has released an unexpected update for its Pixel devices, leaving the Pixel Tablet behind. The update, weighing around 30MB, includes security fixes for compatible devices, bumping build numbers on Pixels to version BD3A.251005.003.W4. However, users shouldn’t expect a new GPU driver.
Instead of awaiting the November Android Feature Drop, which is expected to bring theme pack support and other features, Pixel users are receiving an October update with performance improvements but no GPU updates. Google has also released several beta builds of Android 16 QPR2, with a public build scheduled for December.
A recent leak suggests the November update may arrive later than usual.
Source: https://www.androidpolice.com/google-drops-surprise-late-october-2025-update-pixels