Google Pixel May 2026 security update: final Android 16 patch before Android 17

Google released the May 2026 security patch for Android 16 on Pixel devices on May 5, 2026, covering Pixel 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10 series, and Pixel 10a. It resolves one security issue dated 2026-05-01 in the Android Security Bulletin. Pixel 10 series receives a bootloader increment that prevents downgrading to older Android 16 builds, a significant security measure. This is expected to be the last Android 16 QPR3 build before Android 17 launches later in May 2026.