Google Pixel 6 connection problems are being ‘actively investigated’

Google Pixel 6 connection issues are being 'actively investigated'

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Update: Google has pushed out a Pixel 6 update that fixes some irritating bugs .

Google is reportedly looking into network connectedness problems Pixel six and Pixel 6 Pro users are running into. And nosotros've experienced the outcome ourselves.

Some people had pointed the finger at the latest software update for the new Pixel phones, with the update appearing when the connectedness bug started for European users. But 9to5Google reported that's not the case, though Google is "actively investigating" the reported bug and volition provide more information once it becomes more readily available.

This is an intriguing upshot as it would appear to be affecting Pixel 6 users in Europe rather than the U.South. and elsewhere. There have been reports across Reddit, in Google forums and on Google'due south problem tracker noting how signal on the Pixel 6 phones can exist unexpectedly low with connections to 5G/mobile information dropping out.

I've experienced this with my Pixel 6 Pro with the connectedness to 5G at least existence somewhat inconsistent and occasionally dropping out. It's tricky to tell if this is solely down to the telephone or my 5G connexion, provided past EE.

In London, indoor 5G coverage isn't perfect and swapping my SIM carte into an iPhone 13 Pro, I also have relatively depression signal confined. Notwithstanding, with Apple's latest flagship, I've had less network dropouts, whereas the Pixel 6 Pro would seemingly driblet connexion, even in an area of my apartment where the signal is relatively steady.

Conversely, car editor Tom Prichard said that he noticed 4G connections could be a little spotty, but and then said it could be done to his network provider O2. And UK editor-in-chief Marc McLaren said he'd not really encountered whatsoever problems on 3's network, and a phone call made between us over 4G/5G seems fairly clear.

In short, with variation in network providers, network quality and simple location, it'due south challenging to narrow down a culprit to an unsteady network connection. But anecdotally, I feel the iPhone 13 Pro provides a steadier mobile cyberspace connection then the Pixel 6 Pro. And Google's active investigation into the effect would suggest that something could exist itinerant.

Obviously, installing the latest Google Carrier services beta can fix the network connection issue, though you need to sign up to the Google Play Shop beta program first. Users who've not experienced the effect have noted that they were already members of the Carrier services beta.

On the whole my experience with the Google Pixel half dozen Pro has been very positive, so I wouldn't say this should be an immediate warning not to buy 1. But perhaps agree fire on any Pixel purchase until Google has more than to say nigh the reported bug.

Roland Moore-Colyer is U.Yard. Editor at Tom's Guide with a focus on news, features and opinion articles. He often writes almost gaming, phones, laptops and other bits of hardware; he'southward besides got an interest in cars. When not at his desk Roland can be constitute wandering around London, often with a look of marvel on his face.