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There have been a couple of posts about this now. The march OTA caused a lot of Pixel Phones to bootloop. They basically wont turn on and are completely unusable. Currently there is no real solution apart from factory reset which according to reports online is at least unreliable. So far Google hasnt adressed the issue properly.

This is the only really big Thread I found where people are discussing and Google is also responding there occasionally: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/496495772

Just want this to get some more traction because lots of people are affected and there is nothing one can do to reliably fix it. This needs some real attention from Google.

Why this post exists

I'm one of many Pixel 8 Pro users hit by the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth failure that appeared after the latest March update. Rather than let reports stay scattered across the subreddit, I'm creating this megathread so we can consolidate information, help each other troubleshoot, and build a documented record of how many users are affected. The goal is simple: make it impossible for Google to ignore this.

The Problem

After the March update, Wi-Fi began randomly failing — wifi goes grey and the device can no longer list or connect to any access point. Initially, a hard restart restored connectivity for a few minutes, but that workaround stopped working over time. Bluetooth and mobile data are also intermittently affected.

Diagnosis

After exhausting every software option — restarts, factory reset, and beta releases — the problem persisted across all of them. The system logs tell the real story: the Wi-Fi HAL driver cannot see the network interface that the kernel should be presenting. This is a driver/firmware-level failure, not a user error.

One notable pattern: when the phone is cold (off for a while), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work normally after boot. Once the device warms up to normal operating temperature — not hot, just warm — connectivity is lost. This strongly suggests the Tensor chip is prematurely throttling communication to the Wi-Fi IC under thermal load, which points to a hardware/firmware interaction issue introduced by the update.

Temporary Workaround

⚠️ This is not a fix — it's a diagnostic tool that also buys you some time if you are doing upgrades or need wifi urgently.

Place the powered-off phone on an ice pack for a few minutes until it's cold to the touch. Power it on. Wi-Fi will work while the device stays cold. This confirms the thermal theory above and further rules out a pure software cause.

Our Experience with Google Support

Many of us have contacted Google Support and received the same response: "Your device is out of warranty." That's it. No diagnostic, no acknowledgment of the widespread nature of the issue, no explanation for why other users in identical situations have reportedly received repairs or replacements.

To be clear — this failure was not caused by physical damage, liquid exposure, or misuse. It appeared after a Google-issued software update. There is a legality for such a thing, a manufacturer-caused failure does not simply disappear because a warranty period has elapsed. We shouldn't need to invoke consumer protection law to get a straight answer from support, but here we are.

We are loyal Google users. Many of us have been in the Android/Google ecosystem since the Nexus days. We choose Pixel because we believe in the platform. Issues like this don't get swept under the rug when they hit other flagship devices — and they shouldn't here either.

How to contribute to this thread

Please drop a comment with:

• Last 2 digits of your IMEI (mine is 61)
• Android version / update installed when the issue started
• Any observations — especially around temperature, timing, or what temporarily restores connectivity

This data will help build the case for a formal response from Google and may be referenced in any future collective action.

Known related posts in this subreddit (add yours in the comments)

https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1rqp2pg/pixel_8_pro_wifi_and_bluetooth_no_longer_working/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1rm7z45/pixel_8_pro_wifi_bluetooth_not_working_what_to_do/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1cepjdj/pixel_8_wifi_and_bluetooth_not_working/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1qzc354/wifi_and_bluetooth_stopped_working_on_pixel_8_pro/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1ru36q4/random_crashes_and_wifibluetooth_stops_working/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1s1ntxf/pixel_8_pro_wifibluetooth_suddenly_wont_turn_on/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1rfpuo9/pixel_8_pro_wifi_bluetooth_issues/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1scmoel/pixel_8_pro_no_hotspot_wifi_or_blutooth_after/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1nfbjqq/pixel_8_pro_absolutely_ruined_by_android_16_update/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1s9oqv9/p8p_bricked/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1m7cnbu/wifi_and_bluetooth_broken_after_update/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1retush/rip_google_pixel_8_pro/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1qasrk9/pixel_8_pro_bluetooth_and_wifi_wont_turn_on/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1s48ptn/the_pixel_8_pro_is_the_worst_phone_ive_ever_used/

If you've found this thread helpful, please upvote so it stays visible. The more documented this becomes, the harder it is to ignore.

I'm a Pixel 10 Pro owner.

I'm tired of many services being disabled in Europe...and the price is the same as in the US.

An alternative? OnePlus seems to be leaving Europe...Nothing?

Thanks

It finally happened to me. Got the dreaded line on the right side of my screen. Before I got the chance to take it in to the local repair shop recommended by google support who told me this would be covered due to the known defect issue the screen fully went black. Now I get to shell out 250 for a new screen because the repair shop can’t verify that the line was there. Google support was 0 help. No external damage or screen damage as well as no water damage. Super cool for a phone that is only 2 years old.

Is anyone else experiencing very bad quality while taking pictures through the insragram app on a pixel 10 pro or any other? is there a solution?

I used to pay attention to the dot top right, it was a really useful indicator of whats going on with my phone (camera, microphone).

Well, not anymore!

Now I have a blue dot up there two thirds of the time, because some smart home application, tasker, macrodroid, smartthings tag location etc. is using the phone location in the background.

Dude, I know these apps are using location services, this is totally fine for me! I want the dot to appear when OTHER applications I only use ocassionally or that I did not specifically allowlist show up - THAT would be actually useful!

So, how to fix this? Any workarounds? Or does this need an option to manually exclude/allowlist applications? Otherwise this feature is not only useless, it is downright annoying... :(

Ok so this is a weird one. I have a Google Pixel 8 Pro, and have generally enjoyed the phone. But recently, I have had a very weird issue with my bluetooth. Whenever I end a phone call that I take while connected to Bluetooth, my music will suddenly pause and the device I'm connected to will say I'm on a phone call with myself. If I try to hang up, the "phone call" immediately restarts and if I try to restart my music, it sounds very distorted, as if it's playing on the other end of a phone call. These "phone calls" can happen immediately after hanging up, but sometimes they take a few minutes to start. There is no indication on my phone itself that this is happening, but it happens across at least 2 cars and 2 pairs of headphones, so I assume this is a problem with my phone.

Previously, the only way to get the "phone calls" to stop was to turn off my Bluetooth, wait a few minutes, and then turn it back on. But for the past few days, this isn't working and I have had to restart my phone (turning the Bluetooth off on the car/turning my headphones off does not seem to fix the issue).

Here's what I have tried so far:

-Forgetting and re-pairing all my devices

-Resetting my Bluetooth and WiFi settings

I have also seen that clearing the storage and cache for my Bluetooth may help, but when I get to that part of my phone the "Clear Storage" and "Clear Cache" options are grayed out.

This has been driving me insane for months now so any insight would be greatly appreciated.

I recently noticed that I have dozens of entries at the bottom of my contacts list with no name (it literally says "No Name" in parenthesis). I also noticed I'm occasionally getting a message from someone who is definitely a contact, but they only show up as a number. Any idea what's going on here? The size of this group seems to be growing! I'm afraid all my contacts will be gone soon at this rate.

Hello there,

I might be wrong here but I don't know where else to ask.

Owning a Pixel 10 Pro, I yesterday was presented a screen while using Google Photos where it asked me to "tag" the relationship to people I have tagged in Google Photos. Like marking my partner as "partner", "nephew" i.e. (whatever applied to them).

I wanted to revisit this function, but I didn't find it anymore since then. You guys have any heads-up? Unfortunately didn't take a screenshot.

Pixel 9 Pro long time review? Any deal breaker problem?

Public issue tracker started by someone a while back

https://issuetracker.google.com/u/3/issues/496495772

People here keep downvoting because they have yet to experience it.

It has got nothing to do with your phone hardware. It's completely software.

You may be tempted to just factory reset now, but it will come back. If you have luck booting in, back up everything.

Do a simple search on this subreddit using keywords like "boot" , "crash".

https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1s6g1sm/my_pixel_10_keeps_crashing_and_rebooting_is_there/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1sae3n5/bricked_9_pro_fold/

https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1sao17q/issue_with_google_pixel/

Is Google going to make a breakthrough in video recording in the A17?

I see the Acer 7 and 1 station advertised a lot but the watch charger only works for Apple. I like the big clock since I have poor vision. Also, would prefer Qi2 style charging, but not a must.

When I left my house, my Wi-Fi was working. I was connected. I live alone, so no one changed any credentials. when I came back, I saw my Wi-Fi was " turned off." I went to turn it on and go to settings, and found that my Wi-Fi network failed to connect, with a status code Network selection disabled association rejection = 1.

And then all of the nearby SSIDs went away. It's 50/50 whether I can see nearby Wi-Fi networks, and near 100% failure rate at actually connecting.

This has happened to the last three pixel phones I've had. The Google Pixel 3 XL, the Google Pixel 8 Pro, and the Google Pixel 8 Pro replacement.

I guess this turned more into a rant than I meant for. My question is, is there any way to fix this without having to replace my phone (again)?

I have a Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel Buds Pro 2. The mic on the buds recently stopped working. Well, it works, but it's super quiet, and only in the Phone app and the Recorder app. It works fine on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, so it's clearly software and not hardware. I spent 2hrs using Gemini to troubleshoot and when nothing worked, it admitted that the March Security Update caused a known problem (something about priority/switching between apps) and they will fix it in the next update in May. Very frustrating for "flagship" level products. Anybody else experiencing this?

After the recent update, my physical sim stopped working out of nowhere and had to get it replaced from the store. I was wondering if anyone else got similar issue or maybe it was just coincidence.

(Region : India)

like week or 2 ago i noticed that my pixel 8 pro cameras were black in telegram, only if i go to camera app and wait 30-40 seconds its getting fixed. is this camera issue?