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Android 16 Update Causing Big Problems For Pixel Owners

  • Google released the Android 16 update last week, beginning its rollout primarily to Pixel devices worldwide.
  • The update introduced subtle features like improved hearing device support and a new protection mode, but reports of serious navigation bugs emerged quickly.
  • Many Pixel users reported random unresponsiveness in gesture and button navigation, often causing delays over 30 seconds and making phones difficult to operate.
  • One Pixel 9 Pro XL owner said their screen sometimes takes more than 5 seconds to wake, while others reported phones not waking via fingerprint scanner.
  • Google has not officially acknowledged the bug yet but is expected to issue a fix soon, with restarting devices as the only current workaround for affected users.
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Phandroid - Android News and Reviews broke the news in on Monday, June 16, 2025.
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