[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/android\/google-august-2026-update-skips-pixel-6-pixel-7\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/android\/google-august-2026-update-skips-pixel-6-pixel-7\/","headline":"Google’s August Pixel Update Skips the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 – Here’s What We Know","name":"Google’s August Pixel Update Skips the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 – Here’s What We Know","description":"Google has started rolling out its August 2026 update for Pixel phones, bringing another round of bug fixes and improvements to supported devices. But there’s a notable problem for owners of some older Pixels. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 families are missing from the device list for the August release, even though several of…","datePublished":"2026-08-10","dateModified":"2026-08-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/author\/radoslav\/#Person","name":"Radoslav Jokic","url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/author\/radoslav\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/111-150x150.jpg","url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/111-150x150.jpg","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Tech Loot","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/techlootio.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/techloot-footer-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/techlootio.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/techloot-footer-logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_49.jpg","url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_49.jpg","height":459,"width":820},"url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/android\/google-august-2026-update-skips-pixel-6-pixel-7\/","about":["Android"],"wordCount":1167,"keywords":["# Pixel 7","#Android 17","#Pixel 6","Android","Google Pixel"],"articleBody":"Google has started rolling out its August 2026 update for Pixel phones, bringing another round of bug fixes and improvements to supported devices.But there’s a notable problem for owners of some older Pixels.The Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 families are missing from the device list for the August release, even though several of those phones are still within Google’s stated support periods.That has understandably raised questions among owners: Has Google quietly stopped updating these phones?For now, the answer appears to be no \u2014 but the missing August update is still worth paying attention to.Which Pixel Phones Are Missing the August Update?The August 2026 rollout covers newer generations of Google’s Pixel lineup, but several older models are absent.The missing devices include:Pixel 6Pixel 6 ProPixel 6aPixel 7Pixel 7 ProPixel 7aThat is a substantial group of phones, particularly because the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 generations remain perfectly usable devices for many owners.More importantly, being absent from one monthly update doesn’t automatically mean a device has reached the end of its support life.Why Is This Surprising?Google’s Pixel phones are often recommended partly because of their software support.Unlike many older Android devices, Pixels receive updates directly from Google, which historically made them a strong choice for users who value timely security patches.The Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 families are now older devices, but that doesn’t mean every model in those ranges has exhausted its promised support.That makes their absence from the August rollout more noticeable than it would be for a phone that had clearly reached end-of-life.Google also hasn’t announced that the entire Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 families are suddenly losing support.For that reason, owners shouldn’t interpret one skipped monthly update as confirmation that their phone has been abandoned.What Does the August Update Fix?The August update isn’t simply a cosmetic release.It includes fixes and improvements aimed at issues affecting Pixel devices, including stability and hardware-related problems.Reported fixes cover areas such as gaming-app crashes, display or touch behavior under certain conditions, and GPU-related issues on supported models.That makes the absence of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 families more relevant than a routine update that contained only minor interface changes.Users of the excluded phones may have to wait longer for applicable fixes to reach their devices.Does Missing One Update Mean Your Pixel Is Unsafe?Not necessarily.Android security is more complicated than a single monthly Pixel update.Google distributes security improvements through several mechanisms, including operating-system updates and components delivered through Google Play system updates.A phone also doesn’t suddenly become insecure the day it misses one monthly patch.However, security patch levels still matter.The longer a device goes without applicable security fixes, the more important it becomes to understand whether the manufacturer intends to provide them in a later release. Recent Google Chrome security warnings provide another example of why keeping frequently used software updated matters.That’s why the next Pixel update will be particularly interesting for Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 owners.Why Would Google Skip Certain Models?Google hasn’t provided a detailed public explanation for why these particular models were excluded from the August device list.There are several possible explanations.Updates sometimes require additional testing for specific hardware configurations. Bugs discovered late in development can also cause an update for a particular model to be delayed rather than released alongside other devices.Carrier certification can create additional delays in some markets as well.Another possibility is that Google is changing how frequently some older Pixel devices receive updates as they move further into their support lifecycle.Without an explicit explanation from Google, however, any specific reason would be speculation.The important distinction is between an update being delayed or skipped for a month and software support officially ending.Those are not the same thing.Pixel 6 Owners Should Pay Particular AttentionThe original Pixel 6 generation is especially interesting because it is approaching the later stage of Google’s promised support window.The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launched in 2021, making them considerably older than the devices receiving Google’s longest modern Pixel support commitments.Anyone still using one should therefore keep a closer eye on upcoming security updates.That doesn’t mean it’s time to immediately replace a functioning Pixel 6.But as a phone approaches the end of guaranteed support, security updates become an increasingly important part of the decision about when to upgrade. Losing software and application support is also a common problem for owners of older mobile devices.Pixel 7 Owners Have More Reason to WaitFor Pixel 7-series owners, the August omission is arguably even more unusual.Those devices are newer and are expected to remain supported beyond the original Pixel 6 generation.That makes it particularly unlikely that one missing monthly update represents the sudden end of the entire Pixel 7 family’s software support.The more reasonable approach is to wait for Google’s next update or an official clarification.How to Check Your Pixel’s Security PatchYou can quickly check which security update your Pixel currently has installed.Open:Settings \u2192 About phone \u2192 Android versionLook for the Android security update entry.You can also check for an available update by going to:Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Software updatesGoogle provides additional instructions explaining how to check and update your Android version.Keep in mind that update availability can vary by device, carrier, and region, so two people with the same Pixel model may not always receive an update at exactly the same time.Should Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Owners Upgrade?Not because of this update alone.A single skipped monthly release isn’t enough reason to replace an otherwise functional smartphone.Instead, owners should watch what happens over the next few update cycles.If Google resumes updates for these devices, the August omission may ultimately prove to be little more than a temporary gap.If updates remain absent \u2014 particularly for models that should still be within their support periods \u2014 then the situation becomes considerably more important.For now, Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 owners should keep automatic updates enabled and avoid assuming that their phone is no longer supported simply because it isn’t included in this month’s rollout. As Android updates continue introducing new security features, receiving current software becomes increasingly important.Final ThoughtsGoogle’s August 2026 Pixel update has created an unusual situation.Newer Pixel phones are receiving another round of fixes, while the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 families are conspicuously absent from the current device list.That doesn’t mean Google has officially abandoned those phones.But for a company that has made long-term software support an increasingly important selling point for Pixel devices, unexplained gaps in the update schedule deserve attention.The real test will come with Google’s next round of Pixel updates.If the missing devices return to the update list, owners won’t have much to worry about. If they don’t, Google may have some explaining to do."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Android","item":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/android\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Google’s August Pixel Update Skips the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 – Here’s What We Know","item":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/android\/google-august-2026-update-skips-pixel-6-pixel-7\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]