Android 17 is making Pixel widgets vanish, but Google already has a fix in the works
Google Pixel users are experiencing widget vanishing and Wi-Fi bugs after updating to Android 17.
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📍 How it ended
Some Google Pixel users experienced deleted homescreen widgets, touchscreen bugs, and Wi-Fi connectivity issues after updating to Android 17. Google confirmed that a fix for the widget bug was coming.
Epilogue added 10d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Google Pixel users are reporting issues with their devices after updating to Android 17. The most notable problems include widgets disappearing from the home screen and Wi-Fi connectivity bugs, particularly affecting Google apps.
Coverage from MSN, Android Police, bgr.com, PhoneArena, 9to5Google, Android Authority, and Android Central emphasizes the extent of the issues, with some users experiencing bizarre touchscreen bugs. Google has acknowledged the problems and confirmed that a fix is in the works.
Users should monitor for the upcoming fix from Google. Coverage does not yet specify when the fix will be released or the extent of the Wi-Fi connectivity issues.
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Quick answers
Which devices are affected by the Android 17 bugs?
The issues are reported on Google Pixel devices that have updated to Android 17.
What specific problems are users encountering?
Users are experiencing widgets vanishing from their home screens and Wi-Fi connectivity issues, especially with Google apps.
Has Google responded to these issues?
Yes, Google has confirmed that a fix for the widget bug is in the works.
Coverage (8)
- Google confirms Android 17 Pixel widget bug fix is coming MSN · 28d ago
- Pixel owners report bizarre touchscreen bugs following Android 17 update Android Police · 28d ago
- Android 17's Wi-Fi connectivity bug appears to hit Google apps the hardest Android Police · 28d ago
- Some Google Pixel Users Are Having Their Widgets Deleted After Updating To Android 17 bgr.com · 28d ago
- Some Pixel units updated to Android 17 have trouble with bizarre bug PhoneArena · 28d ago
- Google will fix Android 17 bug that deletes homescreen widgets for some Pixel owners [U] 9to5Google · 28d ago
- Android 17 users are running into some strange problems with Wi-Fi data in certain apps Android Authority · 28d ago
- Android 17 is making Pixel widgets vanish, but Google already has a fix in the works Android Central · 28d ago
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