Google Pixel 6/Pro February update brings new problems

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 at 10:16

Since the official release of the Google Pixel 6 series, there have been multiple reports regarding these smartphones. Although some users claim to have a completely perfect unit, others are not so lucky. However, Google is making sure that the Pixel 6 series serves users well by releasing timely updates. Earlier today, Google rolled out the February system update for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. This new update offers some improvements and an important bug fix. The bug fix is the issue that caused the smartphone to restart when the camera is used in certain conditions. However, the new update also brings new problems.

According to users, after updating, the Wi-Fi automatically turns off in the background after a few minutes. This will make the Google Pixel 6 unable to connect to known Wi-Fi networks. Some users have more serious problems because their mobile Wi-Fi just doesn't turn on. Some users also reported that toggling Wi-Fi on would cause Bluetooth to be disabled in the background. Furthermore, other users report that disabling auto-connect does not solve the issue. Even resetting the network settings didn't fix the problem.

This issue doesn't affect all Google Pixel 6 devices, and there is no feedback that older models are affected. Even so, this problem still affects some users, and Google should have a fix or recommended course of action in the future. In the meantime, you can keep following this issue on the Pixel Community Forums. You can also follow the threads on Reddit.

Google Pixel 6 Pro specifications

6.7-inch (3120 x 1440 pixels) curved pOLED LTPO display with 10Hz-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
Google Tensor processor (2x 2.80GHz Cortex-X1 + 2 x 2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4 x 1.80GHz Cortex-A55) with 848MHz Mali-G78 MP20 GPU, Titan M2 security chip
12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
Android 12
Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
50MP rear camera with Samsung GN1 sensor, f/1.85 aperture, 12MP Ultra-wide camera with Sony IMX386 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 48MP telephoto camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, ƒ/3.5 aperture, 4X optical zoom, 4K video recording at up to 60fps
11MP front camera with Sony IMX663 sensor, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 94° field-of-view, 4K video recording at up to 60fps
In-display fingerprint scanner
Dimensions: 163.9×75.9×8.9 mm; Weight: 210g
Dust and Water-resistant (IP68)
USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, 3 microphones
5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 LE, ultra-wideband (UWB), GPS, USB Type C 3.1 (1st Gen), NFC
5000mAh battery with 30W wired fast charging, 23W wireless charging