Google May Pixel Drop: Phone Bug Fixes But a Warning

Google has released the May Pixel Drop update, focusing on bug fixes and a warning for users who flash custom Android builds to their phones.

April’s Pixel Drop introduced the ability to share screens with Gemini, but the May Pixel Drop does not include any major new additions.

The update includes several important bug fixes and a caution from Google.

May Pixel Drop Fixes

The first fix addresses a bug that affected microphone recording quality in certain apps.

Another fix resolves a Bluetooth pairing issue with specific smartwatches.

The third major fix addresses secondary languages displayed in quick settings.

While these may seem minor, they can be significant for users experiencing these issues.

The May Pixel Update is rolling out today and will be available for all Pixel phones from the Google Pixel 6 series to the current Google Pixel 9 series.

Google’s May Pixel Drop Warning

Google has issued special instructions for updating Pixel devices to the May 2025 monthly release, particularly for developers and enthusiasts who flash custom builds to their phones.

The update includes a bootloader update that increments the anti-roll back version for the bootloader, preventing the flashing and booting of older Android 15 builds after installing the May 2025 update.

What’s Next for Android?

New features for Android 15 are becoming scarce as the focus shifts to Android 16. Google’s upcoming I/O event on May 20 will provide details on the next mobile OS, including the new UI design language, Material 3 Expressive, which will impact Android 16 and Google’s apps.

Google has revealed details about Material 3 Expressive, emphasizing UI elements that enhance user experience by highlighting key actions and grouping similar elements together. The design philosophy is the result of extensive focus testing and iteration, promising an improved user interface experience.