Google releases Pixel 11 series factory images - 9to5Google
Google has released factory images for the newly launched Pixel 11 series, allowing users to restore their devices to original firmware. The release confirms that the devices are currently running Android 17 with the August 2026 security patch.
Why it matters
This provides essential technical support for developers and power users who need to manage or recover their Pixel 11 hardware.
With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves today, Google has released factory images for all the devices.
This is Android 17 (not QPR1) with the August 2026 security patch. Google has not specified which carrier or region each build corresponds to. We’re on A9 in the US (on Google Fi).
These images help you restore a software-damaged phone to the original factory firmware. Google says it is “typically easier and safer to sideload the full OTA image instead,” which are also available today .
Today’s additions confirm that bears are the codename theme this generation:
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