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Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
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Google is reportedly testing a beta update with affected users to fix the Pixel boot loop issue.
\nSince April\u2019s patch didn\u2019t address the problem, the fix could arrive with the May 2026 Pixel update.
\nSome users may be eligible for device replacements by contacting Google Support.<\/p>\n
Earlier this month, we reported<\/a> that several Pixel users are facing a serious boot loop issue after installing the March 2026 Pixel Drop<\/a>. The problem appears to affect a wide range of Pixel phones, from the Pixel 6 series all the way up to the latest Pixel 10 lineup.<\/p>\n Does your Pixel have issues after the March 2026 update?<\/p>\n 1009 votes<\/p>\n Yes, my Pixel is ruined.<\/p>\n 24%<\/p>\n There are some issues, but I can work around them.<\/p>\n 9%<\/p>\n No issues with my Pixel so far.<\/p>\n 63%<\/p>\n Anything else (comment below!)<\/p>\n 4%<\/p>\n Despite Google acknowledging the issue on its Issue Tracker, there has been no official fix or clear explanation for what was causing it. Now, it looks like Google is finally making some progress towards identifying and fixing the problem.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n A user who has been actively documenting the issue on Google\u2019s Issue Tracker claims<\/a> that Google has reached out to them directly with a potential solution. According to the user, Google Support contacted them via email and offered access to a beta update that could fix the boot loop problem. The company has also reportedly invited the user to meet with its engineering team to discuss the issue and assist in testing the update.<\/p>\n \u201cThey also said the beta update would not reset my phone\u2019s data,\u201d the user reports.<\/p>\n This suggests that Google is now actively testing a fix with affected users. It\u2019s possible Google is doing this in a controlled environment before rolling out the fix to everyone.<\/p>\n With the April 2026 Pixel update already out, any fix for the boot loop issue will likely arrive with next month\u2019s patch, assuming Google\u2019s testing goes as planned.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll continue monitoring the situation and update you as soon as Google rolls out an official fix. In the meantime, if you\u2019d rather not wait, reports on the Issue Tracker suggest the company may be offering replacements for affected devices. You\u2019ll need to reach out to Google Support to see if your phone qualifies.<\/p>\n Other Pixel problems after recent updates<\/p>\n While the boot loop issue is very much the most serious problem reported following the March update, unfortunately, it\u2019s not the only issue Pixel users are facing right now.<\/p>\n Several Pixel owners are also reporting excessive battery drain<\/a> following recent updates, with devices losing charge noticeably faster than before. On top of that, both the March and April patches are also being blamed for sluggish, laggy performance<\/a>, suggesting that the overall software experience has taken a hit for many users.<\/p>\n![\"google](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768235233_196_google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/ "\\"google"){kind=icon}
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