Google Pixel 6 network issues have reportedly worsened with December update

Zohaib Ahmed — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:00:26 +0000

The Pixel December security update is here for models all the way back to the Pixel 3a, bringing along a ton of fixes for bugs across the lineup. However, for the Google Pixel 6, things have seemingly worsened with the latest patch as there have been several complaints about poor signal and network issues.

Reports of the problem have surfaced on Reddit and the Google Issue Tracker (via Android Central), with users stating that they’re now having to deal with connectivity woes in areas where there previously were no issues. The mobile network signal allegedly has been quite poor and even non-existent in some cases.

Not only does the issue lead to simple functions like calling and texting becoming a real pain, but also drains the battery faster as the phone struggles to find a proper signal. The whole thing is rather ironic considering one of the fixes included with the update was “General improvements for network connection stability & performance.”

Most reports seem to originate from Europe with some touting the .A4 or .A1 builds that were pushed out to select European countries, Canada, and Taiwan, as the culprits for the issue. However, without official clarification, the matter still remains unclear.

Regardless, many of the Pixel 6 users are yet to receive the December update as rollout seems quite spotty this time, so it would be advisable to hold off on it until the issue is addressed.

In the meantime, be sure to check out the workarounds we have listed in a recent related coverage about the issue.

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Google Pixel 6 network issues have reportedly worsened with December update