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Android 17 Rolls Out to Pixel Phones, Post‑Update Wi‑Fi Bug Hits Google Apps

Enabling IPv6 on home routers restores connectivity for some affected devices pending a Google patch.

Overview

  • Google released the first stable build of Android 17 Friday and began delivering it to Pixel phones, with Pixel 10 among the first devices to get the update.
  • Soon after the public rollout many Pixel users reported a Wi‑Fi fault that leaves devices showing as connected but unable to route traffic for numerous apps, especially Google services like Play Store, Gmail and YouTube.
  • Reports say the bug affects most recent Pixel models (Pixel 7 through Pixel 10) while the Pixel 6 family appears largely unaffected.
  • Users and outlets have found a temporary workaround by enabling IPv6 in home router settings, which restores internet access for some but is not a guaranteed fix for all networks.
  • Google has acknowledged the issue through its community channels and is working on a software update, though the company has not given a firm timeline for a permanent patch.