January update for Pixel: Users complain about Bluetooth and Wi-Fi issues
Googles January update for Pixel devices does not seem to be running as stably as desired. Some users have also not yet received it.
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Googles January update for Pixel devices appears to be causing problems. User complaints about faulty Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are increasing – others haven't even received the update yet.
User Complaints
Since January 12th, Google has been distributing the January update with Android 16 for its Pixel devices. According to the company, the update is intended to fix audio errors and optimize battery consumption, among other things. However, the update seems to have brought bugs with it, which disgruntled users are venting about on X, Reddit, and in the Google Support Forum [2].
Pixel owners are reporting that Wi-Fi on their devices is no longer working and they can't even search for networks. Others observe that the Bluetooth connection cannot be turned on. Furthermore, there are isolated reports that the camera is not functioning correctly.
According to 9to5 Google, the errors apparently don't just affect a specific model, but span from the Pixel 8, 8 Pro to the current Pixel 10 and 10 Pro XL. Users report that common troubleshooting steps like restarting the device, resetting network settings, or booting into safe mode do not seem to resolve the issues.
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No Solution in Sight Yet
Apparently, there is currently no solution to fix the problems. Some tech-savvy users on Reddit threads report that manually installing the latest factory image resolves the issue – but with the risk of data loss. Google has not yet publicly confirmed the bugs; support staff from the company are only recommending users to contact support on social networks like Reddit and X.
Apart from the errors observed by users, Google also appears to be distributing the January update slower than usual. For example, Android Authority reported mid-last week that many users were still waiting for the current version. Some users report that initially the message "System update is being prepared" appeared, but shortly thereafter "Your system is up to date" was displayed again.
On a Pixel 10 Pro belonging to the editorial team, the update is not yet offered, while on a Pixel 7a it was already offered and installed on January 12th. A Pixel 8a has also been updated. Google typically distributes its software updates gradually, but it is rather unusual for it to take this long. We have inquired with Google and will update the article as soon as we know more.
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