Google Pixel users encounter issues with sluggish wake-up and laggy lockscreens when running Android 16, according to several reports.
Following the Android 16 update, many Google Pixel users have reported lock screen issues on their devices. The key problems include tap-to-wake not working, screen delay or failure to activate after pressing the power button, erratic brightness levels, fingerprint scanner malfunctions, and laggy UI and app crashes after unlocking.
These issues have been consistently reported on platforms such as the Pixel Phone Help forum and Reddit since the update's rollout about a month ago.
### Current Status Google has acknowledged the problem and confirmed that they are actively working on a fix. However, as of now, no official timeline for the resolution has been released.
### Potential Workarounds Affected users have tried several temporary fixes. Restarting the phone has been effective in temporarily resolving the issues but usually lasts only a few hours before problems reoccur. Resetting adaptive brightness by navigating through Settings > Apps > All apps > Device Health Services > Storage and cache > Clear storage > Reset adaptive brightness may help with brightness fluctuations. Booting into Safe Mode and then rebooting normally has also been reported to alleviate lock screen lag, though it is not a permanent solution.
### Summary The Android 16 update has introduced several new features but unfortunately caused significant lock screen malfunctions on Google Pixel devices. Google is currently developing a fix, and users are advised to apply the temporary workarounds until an official update is released. Users experiencing these issues should regularly check for software updates from Google.
Although Google has not yet publicly acknowledged the lockscreen issue on Android 16 or promised a fix, the persistence of reports of this issue suggests that a fix is likely to be forthcoming. Google has acknowledged the issue as a software bug and is working on a resolution.
In the wake of the Android 16 update, the lock screen issues on Google Pixel devices have been rampant, affecting functions such as tap-to-wake, smartphone brightness levels, and fingerprint scanners. Despite no official timeline for the solution, Google has admitted to the problem and is actively working on a fix for the software bug.
