Android malfunction, specifically Android 16, causes difficulty in navigation on certain Pixel devices.
The latest Android 16 update is causing a wave of navigation problems on Pixel devices, with users reporting that navigation gestures and buttons are freezing, lagging, or becoming unresponsive. This issue is causing daily frustration for many users, making it difficult to navigate through apps and menus.
The navigation problems are affecting a broad range of Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6, 7, 8, and 9 series. Some users are experiencing delays of up to 30 seconds when swiping or going back, while others report that the swipe-up gesture often fails entirely.
The navigation issues are not limited to a specific feature, but are affecting the overall usability and user experience of the device. In addition to navigation problems, some users have reported other issues such as brightness fluctuations, overheating, tapping to wake not responding, lock screen lag, proximity sensor issues, and random slowdowns.
While restarting the phone can temporarily alleviate some problems, it is not a permanent fix. Google has not yet made an official statement regarding these navigation bugs, and the community suggests users avoid updating to Android 16 until a patch is released. Some affected users anticipate that only a factory reset might resolve the issues, though that is an inconvenient and drastic step.
Artem Russakovskii, founder of Android Police, posted a screen recording demonstrating the severity of the Android 16 bug. The navigation problems are being reported by numerous Pixel users on various forums and social media platforms, with Android Headlines and Reddit reporting numerous complaints from affected users.
If you rely heavily on navigation gestures and buttons, it is recommended to delay upgrading to Android 16 until Google addresses these bugs with an update.
Summary:
| Issue | Affected Devices | Description | Temporary Solutions | |-------------------------------|--------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------| | Navigation gestures freezing | Pixel 6, 8, 9 series | Gestures like swipe back or swipe up lag or don't respond for several seconds | Restart device | | Navigation buttons unresponsive| Pixel 6, 8 Pro, 9 Pro XL | Buttons either freeze or ghost, becoming unusable momentarily | Restart device | | Other issues | Pixel 7, 8, 9 series | Brightness glitches, overheating, lock screen lag, tap to wake issues | None reliable, factory reset considered |
Advice: If you rely heavily on navigation gestures and buttons, it is recommended to delay upgrading to Android 16 until Google addresses these bugs with an update[1][2][3][4].
- The reported navigation issues affecting Pixel devices aren't limited to solely navigation gestures, as some users have also noticed problems with smartphones' buttons, such as the Pixel 6, 8 Pro, and 9 Pro XL experiencing unresponsive navigation buttons.
- In addition to problems with navigation and buttons, users have reported a variety of tech-related glitches with their devices, such as brightness fluctuations, overheating, tapping to wake issues, lock screen lag, proximity sensor problems, and random slowdowns, all on devices like the Pixel 7, 8, and 9 series.
