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Unable to install the latest Google Play system update on your Pixel phone running Android 16? You are not alone. Over the last few weeks, there have been sporadic reports from Pixel owners about this, complaining that they get a “Failed to update” error while trying to install the latest Google Play system update on their device. Google has finally acknowledged the problem and confirmed a fix will roll out soon.
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Pixel users running Android 16 or the latest Android beta report that their device starts downloading a Google Play system update when they manually tap the Check for update button in Settings > Security & Privacy > System & updates. However, the installation keeps failing, throwing a “Failed to update” error message.
The issue doesn’t seem to affect all Pixel users, though. Due to this, Pixel phones on Android 16 are still stuck on the May build of the Google Play system update.
In a post on its support forums, Google has confirmed the Play system update bug. It says that affected users should not factory reset their device. Instead, they must wait for the company to roll out a fix through an upcoming Google Play system update.
Google Play system updates allow Google to deliver minor new features and security patches to all Android devices without requiring a full software update.
Some non-Pixel Android devices also seem affected
If you are using a Galaxy S25 running the latest Android 16-based One UI 8 beta, you might be facing a similar issue. However, a Samsung moderator recently confirmed that the company has temporarily paused the rollout of Google Play system updates for devices on the beta channel. According to them, this is intentional and part of a coordinated effort with Google.
I am facing a similar problem on my Xiaomi 15 Ultra. It’s still stuck on the April Google Play system update despite running the June 2025 security patch. A factory reset did not help either. There are also sporadic reports from other Android users experiencing the same issue. Hopefully, whatever fix Google rolls out for Pixel phones will also cover other affected devices.