Google has kicked off its monthly March 2025 software update rollout for all supported Pixel devices running Android 15. Starting today, users of Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold will begin receiving the update, with the rollout continuing over the next week in phases based on carrier and device. The update notification will arrive once your system update becomes available, so be sure to check your Android version regularly.
What’s Included in the March 2025 Update
The update comes with a series of bug fixes and improvements aimed at enhancing the overall user experience. Key fixes include:
- Apps: Improved stability and performance for certain apps using WebView.
- Audio: Resolved issues with adjusting call volume when using Bluetooth headsets.
- Camera: General improvements for better camera stability, especially in Night mode where overexposure of photos has been addressed.
- Display & Graphics: Enhancements for display stability and performance in specific conditions.
- System: General improvements to boost system stability and performance.
- Telephony: Improvements in network connection stability and performance.
- User Interface: Several UI tweaks, such as fixing inconsistencies with the color theme in the launcher preview, resolving transparent home screen icons after unlocking or switching apps, and better performance in UI transitions and animations.
| Category | Change/Fix | Applicable Devices |
|---|---|---|
| Apps | Fix for stability or performance issues with certain apps using WebView | Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
| Audio | Fix for issues with adjusting call volume on calls over Bluetooth headsets | Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
| Camera | General improvements for camera stability in certain conditions | Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
| Display & Graphics | Fix for display stability and performance issues in certain conditions | Pixel Fold, Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
| System | General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions | Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
| Telephony | General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions | Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
| User Interface | Fix for issue where the launcher preview’s color theme occasionally doesn’t match the selected wallpaper | Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
| Fix for home screen icons appearing transparent after unlocking or switching apps | Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold | |
| Fix for issues when switching between apps using third-party launchers | Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold | |
| Fix for issues with themed icons in certain conditions | Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold | |
| General improvements for performance and stability in UI transitions and animations | Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
Pixel Drops: New Features to Enhance Your Experience
In addition to the routine update, Google is introducing the March 2025 Pixel Drop, a set of automatic software updates that deliver new and upgraded features to your Pixel devices. Highlights from this feature drop include:
- Enhanced Scam Detection: Powered by on-device AI and Gemini Nano, this Pixel-exclusive feature now protects you from fraud by detecting suspicious conversation patterns during calls. Scam Detection is also available in Google Messages.
- Connected Cameras: Streaming gets a boost with the ability to connect your Pixel to other cameras like a GoPro or another Pixel phone, making it easier for creators to stream seamlessly.
- Emergency Connectivity Improvements: Verizon users can now connect to emergency services via satellite when out of cellular or Wi-Fi range, while T-Mobile users will be able to text 911 during emergencies. These features are currently available on select Pixel 9 models in the US.
Pixel Drops ensure that your phone, tablet, earbuds, and watch receive timely new features as part of the ongoing Android update cycle. Supported Pixel devices will see these enhancements starting today, with the full rollout happening over the coming weeks.
Device Software Versions
For reference, here are some of the global software versions included in the March 2025 update:
- Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250305.019 or BP1A.250305.020 (varies by model)
- Pixel Tablet: BP1A.250305.020.T2
In regions like Taiwan and EMEA, Pixel 9 series updates come with version BP1A.250305.020.A2.
