Just after launch, the phones tend to have a lot of bugs. In some cases, software bugs or manufacturer errors take both consumers and developers by surprise; in other cases, you will encounter issues that the devs deliberately masked in order to drum up sales.
Since their October launch, people have spotted more bugs and unexpected issues with the new phones from the company. Increased expectations have led to some overblown P ixel 6 criticism, but it is also fair to call out Google for many of these post-launch issues, many of which were caused by monthly updates.
Most of the bugs have been solved. If you are still experiencing one, you can check our timelines to see if a past or future update will resolve the issue.
The issue was that the phones were rejecting calls from contacts and directing callers to voicemail. There are no call-blocking features being active.
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Is it fixed? The May update log did not address this issue. We don't have a report on whether or not Google has acknowledged the problem.
The issue is that the phones that were released with the new operating system are vulnerable. It would allow a bad actor to access your device.
Is it fixed? This issue was specifically addressed by the May security update. If you haven't already, make sure to update your phone to the latest version.
The issue is that after the security update, some users reported that the haptics on the phone had become less noticeable, making it more likely that you would miss a notification.
Is it fixed? Improvements for haptic feedback under certain conditions and use cases were promised in the May 2022, security update.
The issue is that opening the messages would cause the phone camera to open in the background, causing a massive and unexplained battery drain. The issue was reported months ago, but only recently was publicized.
Is it fixed? A fix to the Messages app was rolling out that day, according to a statement from the company. If your Messages app has received the latest update, you can still experience the issue.
The issue was caused by the initial December update, which caused signal problems in areas where they had previously had no issues. The December update was rolled back and users were told to factory reset their devices until the issue was fixed.
Users noticed a consistent and random drop in the internet speed.
Is it fixed? The network issue was fixed by the January update, while the March security update fixed the issues.
The majority of the owners of the Pixel 6 have noticed that the fingerprint scanning takes too long or too many attempts to recognize a fingerprints compared to other phones.
Some have blamed the choice of an optical sensor for the fact that fingerprints take longer to verify or require more direct contact with the sensor.
Is it fixed? The update in November, December, and March provided fixes for fingerprints. The first improves the performance of your device's fingerprint sensor, while the second and third have general improvements for fingerprint sensor stability and performance.
The Pixel 6 may not be as fast as other phones.
Ara Wagoner gave a tip if the fixes did not work for you. One of the things that may need to be done for the owners of the Pixel 6 Pro is to install a screen protector that doesn't interfere with the in-screen scanner. The phone lets you store up to five prints, so you should register your fingerprints twice. The phone is more likely to recognize your print if you have at least one saved profile.
Many people noticed that their phone was being used to call specific contacts even if the phone wasn't in their pocket. It turned out that the issue was with the wake word, followed by a name, which was misinterpreted by the assistant.
Is it fixed? Yes. You can get the latest update for the app from the Play Store. The December 2021 security update provided a fix for an issue that caused Assistant to unintentionally start a phone call in certain conditions.
The issue was that many owners of the phone noticed the screen flickering. The screen could flicker during brightness adjustments or when locked and unlocked. Users noticed a white screen when the display turned off.
Some users reported that their display had a green tint. Over the last few years, this has been a common software issue on various phones.
Is it fixed? The December 2021 update was the one that addressed all of these issues.
Slow Pixel 6 charging isn't a bug but is a frustrating issue for some people. The new Pixels only support 22W charging, despite the fact that they were designed with a 30W charge in mind. The phone charges up to 50% in 30 minutes, but takes over an hour to charge the remaining 50%.
Older cables charge it slower than average. Without an e-marked cable to support the Programmable Power Supply (PPS), the Pixel 6 can't talk to each other to negotiate higher charging speeds without overheating. By default, the Pixel charges more slowly. You need to swap to an e-marked cable if you don't get 50% in 30 minutes.
What is the fix? If your phone isn't hitting 50% charge in 30 minutes, you'll want to buy one of the best chargers. All of these come with e-marked cables in the box, so they will charge fast without making your phone run hot. Some will charge laptops more quickly than others.
The issue is that some owners of the Pixel 6 say that their phone won't recognize them or that they won't be able to use it. If you lose access to your directions, it can cause issues.
Is it fixed? Not that we know of. The potential fix for the problem has been slowed down by the fact that the Android Auto team wasn't able to replicate the issue.
One way to fix it is to buy one of the best cables. It could be that your old cord is malfunctioning after being cooked in the sun for months and months of triple-digit heat, and a new cable may be able to fix it.
The issue was that the bug prevented them from calling for help during a medical emergency. It turned out that Microsoft Teams blocked emergency calling if you didn't log into the app after installing it on the phone.
Is it fixed? The January 2022 software update provided a fix for an issue preventing emergency calls in certain conditions while some third-party apps are installed.
The issue is if you enable raise-to-speak on the Telegram app, it locks the refresh rate to 60Hz, regardless of your current settings. Unless you change the Telegram feature, Smooth Display will be disabled.
The issue persisted for some users even if they didn't use the Telegram app.
Is it fixed? The December update enabled a fix for an issue that prevented Smooth Display from changing display refresh rate in certain conditions.
The Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro are among the best phones on the market. The majority of our readers love the Pixel 6 even though it has bugs. Some people have had a frustrating Pixel experience.
We will keep an eye out for other issues in the future and will update this list with the latest information on how to fix them. We hope the new Pixels will be bug-free in time to win back people's trust.
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