Android 16 May update fixes Pixel display, slow charging
▼ Summary
– The May 2026 security patch for Android 16 QPR3 is rolling out to Pixel models from the 7a through the 10a.
– The update resolves one security issue dated 2026-05-01 and includes a bootloader update on Pixel 10 devices that prevents rollback to older Android 16 builds.
– A fix addresses slow wireless charging speeds when the battery level is between 75% and 80% on multiple Pixel devices.
– An issue where the camera app could freeze while recording video and adjusting zoom is fixed for the Pixel 10.
– Fixes are included for a persistent white dot or visual noise at the top of the display and for a fuzzy or frozen screen with noise lines.
Google has begun pushing the Android 16 QPR3 May 2026 security update to a wide range of Pixel devices, including the Pixel 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a.
The patch, dated 2026-05-01, addresses one security vulnerability. Every supported Pixel model receives the same build number: CP1A.260505.005.
Important: Bootloader Update for Pixel 10 Series Owners of the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold should note that this update includes a bootloader anti-rollback protection update. This is a security measure that prevents downgrading to older, potentially vulnerable bootloader versions. After installing the May 2026 update on these devices, you will not be able to flash or boot any previous Android 16 builds.
May 2026 Update Changelog
The following fixes are included in this release. Device keys are noted in brackets.
- Battery & Charging
- Camera
- Display & Graphics
- FrameworkDevice Key: *[1] 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 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10a *[2] Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL *[3] Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL *[4] Pixel 10
