Español – América Latina Português – Brasil Google Play services Binary image files are for restoring Nexus or Pixel devices to their original factory firmware. Binary image files are for restoring Nexus or Pixel devices to their original factory firmware. It is typically easier and safer to sideload the full OTA image instead of using factory images. It is typically easier and safer to sideload the full OTA image instead of using factory images. Relock your bootloader after using a factory image for security. Relock your bootloader after using a factory image for security. Installing a factory image will erase all data from your device. Installing a factory image will erase all data from your device. There are special instructions for updating certain Pixel devices to the May 2025 monthly release due to a bootloader update. There are special instructions for updating certain Pixel devices to the May 2025 monthly release due to a bootloader update. This page contains binary image files that allow you to restore your Nexus or Pixel device's original factory firmware. You will find these files useful if you have flashed custom builds on your device, and want to return your device to its factory state. Note that it's typically easier and safer to sideload the full OTA image instead. If you do use a factory image, make sure that you relock your bootloader when the process is complete.

These files are for use only on your personal Nexus or Pixel devices and may not be disassembled, decompiled, reverse engineered, modified or redistributed by you or used in any way except as specifically set forth in the license terms that came with your device. Factory images for Google Pixel Watch devices are also available. Special instructions for updating Pixel devices to the May 2026 monthly release After taking an May 2026 update and successfully booting the device post update, an Android 16 build resides in the inactive slot ( seamless updates for more information on slots) of the device. The inactive slot contains an older bootloader whose anti-rollback version has not been incremented. If the active slot is then flashed with a build that fails to boot, the fallback mechanism of seamless updates kicks in and the device tries to boot from the inactive slot. Since the inactive slot contains the older bootloader, the device enters an unbootable state. To avoid hitting this state, if you are flashing an impacted Pixel device with the May 2026 update or newer for the first time, flash the bootloader partition to the inactive slot after successfully updating and booting into Android 16 May 2026 at least once . This can be done by following these steps: After a successful boot into Android 16 May 2026 for the first time, sideload the full OTA image corresponding to that build and reboot the device to ensure that both slots have a bootable image. Special instructions for updating Pixel devices to the May 2025 monthly release After taking an May 2025 update and successfully booting the device post update, an Android 15 build resides in the inactive slot ( seamless updates for more information on slots) of the device. The inactive slot contains an older bootloader whose anti-rollback version has not been incremented. If the active slot is then flashed with a build that fails to boot, the fallback mechanism of seamless updates kicks in and the device tries to boot from the inactive slot. Since the inactive slot contains the older bootloader, the device enters an unbootable state. To avoid hitting this state, if you are flashing an impacted Pixel device with the May 2025 update or newer for the first time, flash the bootloader partition to the inactive slot after successfully updating and booting into Android 15 May 2025 at least once . This can be done by following these steps: After a successful boot into Android 15 May 2025 for the first time, sideload the full OTA image corresponding to that build and reboot the device to ensure that both slots have a bootable image. Terms and conditions While it may be possible to restore certain data backed up to your Google Account, apps and their associated data will be uninstalled. Before proceeding, ensure that data you would like to retain is backed up to your Google Account . Downloading of the system image and use of the device software is subject to the Google Terms of Service . By continuing, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Your downloading of the system image and use of the device software may also be subject to certain third-party terms of service, which can be found in Settings > About phone > Legal information , or as otherwise provided. Acknowledge I have read and agree with the terms and conditions. Except as otherwise noted, the content of this page is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License , and code samples are licensed under the Apache 2.0 License . For details, see the Google Developers Site Policies . Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Last updated 2026-09-15 UTC.