Google has begun rolling out its August Android 17 update, delivering bug fixes aimed primarily at the Pixel 10 lineup while leaving several older Pixel phones off this month’s stable release. The update brings the Android 17 security patch level to 2026-08-05 and is available for Pixel 8 and newer models, including the Pixel 8a, Pixel 9 lineup, Pixel 10 lineup and Pixel 10a. Google’s update notes list three main improvements:A fix for crashes affecting certain gaming apps under specific conditions on Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel 10a. AdvertisementNo major security changes, but updates still matterThe August Android 17 patch does not include broader Android security fixes beyond the Pixel-specific bulletin. Pixel users can check for the update manually by navigating to Settings > System > Software updates > System update.