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Google Pixel 4 / 4 XL
Install Device Software Updates

2026-10-10 13:57:20.397

Google Pixel 4 / 4 XL
Install Device Software Updates

Software updates improve performance, fix bugs, and enhance security. Installing them helps keep your Pixel 4 / 4 XL safe and running efficiently.

Before you begin

If the device gets stuck in the boot-up process after installing an update, a factory data reset is needed. Make sure the Google credentials are known before doing the reset as they are needed to complete the reset process.
Check out this Google Pixel support page for more assistance with updating or reinstalling the software.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    System
    System update
    .
  3. From the System update history prompt, tap
    Check for update
    .
  4. If prompted, tap
    OK
    .
  5. If an update is available, tap
    Download
    .