Android 16 April update rolling out: Pixel UI, app crash fixes
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Google has released the April 2026 security patch for Android 16 QPR3, covering a wide range of Pixel devices including Pixel 6 through Pixel 10a models and their variants.
- The update addresses five security vulnerabilities dated April 1 and April 5, 2026, with severity levels ranging from high to critical.
- Key fixes include resolving issues with the Backup menu missing from System settings, crashes in certain banking and third-party apps, and game crashes on select Pixel 10 series devices.
- Additional improvements fix the disappearance of the quick search bar on the home screen under specific conditions.
- Different build versions are available globally and for Australia, with device-specific changelogs provided for various Pixel models.
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