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Pixel November Update Bugs: What Broke and the Fixes

The Pixel November update is causing AOD, Wi-Fi and pocket-touch bugs. Here are the workarounds.

By Sidharth · Nov 14, 2026
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November update, new bugs

Three days after the Nov. 10 rollout, Pixel owners report a growing list of problems beyond the camera.

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What is breaking

AOD and lock screen glitches, a stubborn notification shade, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dropping, and pocket touches.

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The sneaky one

Some Pixels register touches for about four seconds after locking. Wait five seconds before pocketing it.

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Fixes that help

Camera dead? Power off for five minutes. Wi-Fi dropping? Turn off Adaptive Connectivity in Settings.

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Still no word from Google

Google has not acknowledged the bugs. If you rely on Desktop Mode or work Wi-Fi, hold off a few days.

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