For anyone who pre-ordered or already owns the Google Pixel 6a, you should expect an update shortly after turning on the device. According to Google, both the unlocked and carrier variants of the device are eligible for a day one patch, but the build numbers vary by model.
As the company announced on its forums, the first security software update for the Pixel 6a will be gradually available 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’d expect for a first patch, there’s not much to see here. Apart from possible stability improvements and bug fixes, the new version raises Android’s security patch level to June 2022. This is a little strange, since the update does not include the security patch no later than July 2022 (or August if you consider Samsung’s early release). That said, we’re just 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 set 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 several days to fully complete, so your unit may not be able to download the version immediately. 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 software update on your Pixel 6a by going to Settings > System > System Update > Check for Updates.
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 factory images.
Source: Google Pixel Help Community, Verizon