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3 publications · September 17, 2026
Google’s September Pixel update patches actively exploited security flaw
Key points
- Google released its September Pixel Drop update on or around September 17, 2026.
- The update includes a security fix for a vulnerability Google acknowledges may have already been exploited by hackers.
- A separate fix addresses a lock screen flaw that allowed anyone to access Quick Settings without unlocking the device.
- The update also includes new features and additional bug fixes.
Summary
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Google shipped the September Pixel Drop with a security bulletin confirming that at least one flaw had been used in real attacks. A separate lock screen problem that let anyone open Quick Settings is also being fixed. It is not clear whether these are the same flaw.
The update also brings new features and general bug fixes, as part of Google’s regular monthly Pixel Drop.
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