Abstract
- Google’s December software program replace for Pixel gadgets appears to have launched a cellular information connection bug for some customers.
- Affected customers are reporting intermittent information loss and full sign drops.
- Google is but to formally acknowledge the problem. Within the meantime, customers can attempt resetting community settings or disabling 4G/VoLTE calling as potential workarounds.
Google’s December 2024 software program replace included a number of bug fixes and enhancements for Pixel gadgets — nevertheless it additionally appears to have launched a brand new bug that affects a small subset of customers.
The replace notes explicitly point out “enhancements for community connection stability and efficiency in sure circumstances,” however that is precisely what appears to have gone mistaken for customers by Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9.
This comes quickly after a themed icon bug linked to the December 2024 Pixel Characteristic Drop was found.
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Fortunately, there is a easy repair
The bug was first noticed by PiunikaWeb, highlighting stories on Reddit that counsel customers are dealing with cellular information connectivity points. “The final replace broke my cellphone,” wrote consumer No_Chemical_3911, saying that their Pixel 7 now suffers with intermittent cellular information. A unique consumer with a Pixel 8 echoed the sentiment on the identical thread.
A Pixel 9 Professional consumer, on a separate thread, added that of their case, information reception utterly drops “and solely exhibits an exclamation mark” within the standing bar. Restarting their gadget briefly fixes the problem, just for the exclamation mark to reappear. A unique Pixel 9 Professional XL consumer aired their frustration on Google’s Neighborhood Assist Web page, noting that their gadget steadily loses information connection, however common calls stay practical.
There are momentary workarounds, however your mileage with them could fluctuate
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Find out how to shortly reset your community settings on Android and iOS
Sudden community glitches bugging you out?
It is price noting that the problem is clearly not widespread — workers at AP are seemingly unaffected.
Google is but to formally acknowledge the bug or roll out a repair for it. In case you encounter the identical difficulty after December’s replace, there are some momentary fixes which you can check out whereas ready for official assist.
Head into Settings → System → Reset choices → Reset Cellular Community Settings and Reset Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Word: This can erase saved Wi-Fi passwords and Bluetooth connections (through RobinHirst11).
Alternatively, it’s also possible to attempt deactivating 4G/VoLTE calling, which appears to have fastened the problem for no less than one Pixel 7 consumer. To take action, head to Settings → Community & Web → SIMs → Supplier’s identify and disable Wi-Fi calling.
