Google’s Second December 2025 Pixel Update: Factory & OTA Images Now Available
▼ Summary
– Google released a second December 2025 update for Pixel phones, providing factory and OTA images for manual installation.
– The update addresses three specific issues: abnormal battery drain, intermittent touch failures on the Pixel 10, and problems accessing cached content after a major Android upgrade.
– The changelog details were initially provided by Verizon, as Google had not released official information by Friday.
– The update is available in different regional builds and appears to be intended for all users, though the over-the-air rollout is not yet complete.
– The OTA update file is approximately 25 MB in size, allowing users to sideload it manually if they haven’t received it automatically.
Google has released a second December 2025 software update for its Pixel smartphones, making both factory and over-the-air images available for users who prefer to install the patch manually. This out-of-cycle release addresses several key issues reported by owners of newer Pixel models, focusing on performance and stability improvements. The information initially surfaced through Verizon, with Google subsequently publishing the necessary files for download.
The update specifically targets three problems affecting the Pixel 8 through Pixel 10 series. The first fix tackles a battery drain issue that was causing faster than normal power depletion. A second correction resolves intermittent touch failures that were being observed, notably on the Pixel 10. Finally, the patch fixes a problem where users who upgraded directly from Android 14 or earlier to Android 16 found themselves unable to access locally cached content, such as offline media and maps.
While Google has not yet published an official changelog on its support pages, the company did post the factory and OTA images online. This release appears to be intended for all users, with new build numbers issued for each regional and carrier variant that received an update earlier in the month. The identified builds include BP4A.251205.006.E1 for global models, BP4A.251205.006.C2 for Japan, and BP4A.251205.006.A4 for the EMEA region.
These files allow individuals to manually sideload the update if their device has not yet received the automatic over-the-air notification. The OTA package itself is relatively small, coming in at approximately 25 megabytes. As of the latest reports, the rollout does not appear to be complete. Although more users, including those with unlocked phones, have received the update over the past 48 hours, some devices on networks like Google Fi and T-Mobile are still waiting for the patch to arrive.
(Source: 9to5 Google)
