r/Pixel6

Been using pixel 6 for 4 years now. I've been facing this issue for 6 months now.

Whenever I zoom slightly from 0.7x to 0.8x the entire frame is getting blurred. Can't take a picture by slightly zooming. Pictures are good if I click with 0.7x zoom. But as soon as I switch it to 0.8x to 7x it's blurred.

Went for an exclusive pixel service center. They claimed they won't be servicing pixel 6 phones. Their service allowance is from pixel 7. What should I do with this now?? Anyone with the same issue with the pixel phones??

I have over 100 photos I'm trying to transfer from a Pixel 6a. When I plug it into my computer via usb it recognizes it is a pixel 6a but doesn't recognize there are any files on it.

How do I get my computer to find files on my phone?

Mannnn I love my 6 pro but as most of you said, security patches ending in October. AT&T having a 100% trade-in for the new Pixel 11 (3 year commitment, but don't plan on changing carriers.)

Time to bite the bullet??

Decided to take the Pixel 11 Pro XL to replace my amazing Pixel 6 Pro XL. After more than 4 years, I hope this will be another sweet experience. Not trying to over romanticize this but my Pixel 6 has never disappointed me, works so well even until now. Will try to review the 11 Pro XL once I get it on hand.

Hi everyone, Since updating , my Pixel 6a has been having serious issues since updating to Android 17 build CP2A.260705.006. my phone has been showing TV-static-like screen glitches, freezing, and randomly restarting. Sometimes it gets stuck on the Google logo until I force restart it, and it can become very hot during the issue. I've already tried the official Pixel Repair Tool, a factory reset, and Safe Mode, but the problem still comes back. I also generated a bug report that appears to show a kernel panic. Has anyone else experienced this on a Pixel 6a after Android 17? If so, did you find a fix or did Google repair/replace your device? Thanks!

Guys - just browsing on my beloved 6 and an offer popped up on the Google Store.

A code for £150 off the 11. I started a pretend order for an hibiscus and Google also gave me a trade in offer of £250 for my pristine Pixel 6.

That's over 500 USD off asking.

I... I don't know what to do. It seems too good to be true. But I never thought I'd ever get rid of my 6. I thought I'd always have her in a drawer or something.

She's stuttering a little on Android 17 but her battery is good after 4 years and everything else runs perfect.

This has all come so suddenly

What do?

I’m honestly beyond frustrated right now.

My Pixel 6 Pro became completely dead immediately after installing the latest official Android 17 Beta update. The screen showed graphical glitch lines during reboot, booted once, then shut down permanently.

Now the phone has:

* Black screen

* No vibration

* No charging indicator

* No Fastboot or Recovery

* Not detected by any PC

I contacted Google Support multiple times.

Instead of offering a repair or any real solution, I was basically told that since the Pixel 6 Pro wasn’t officially launched in India, they can’t repair it, can’t replace it, and my option is essentially to change or upgrade the phone.

And that’s the part that makes no sense to me.

Why should I pay for a new phone when the device fails immediately after an official Google software update?

This wasn’t a rooted phone, a custom ROM, or a random flash. It was the official OTA beta update delivered by Google itself.

I understand that beta software can have bugs. But a bug is one thing. A phone becoming completely unusable with no repair path is another.

I’ve already spent hours trying every troubleshooting step:

* Charged for 5+ hours

* Different chargers and cables

* Power button for 60+ seconds

* Power + Volume combinations

* Multiple PCs

Nothing works.

I’ve been using and recommending Pixel phones since 2023 because I genuinely liked the Pixel experience. But being told to pay more money after a Google update potentially bricked the device feels incredibly unfair.

Has anyone else received the same response from Google?

And honestly, do you think customers should be expected to upgrade at their own expense when an official software update leaves a phone completely dead?

Incoming callers are sent directly to voicemail and when I try to place a call, the call ends within one second of dialing. The problem only seems to occur if connected to a wifi network.

Has anyone else experienced this issue?

I've disabled advanced device protection and 2g network protection, but the problem remains.

Edit: Wifi calling is already disabled

Guys, I fixed it.

Phone: Pixel 6.

The other day I replaced my screen and was fighting with the fingerprint sensor and thought originally it was due to software related issue, so I updated to Android 17 which I've been holding off on for the longest time, but it turns out it was just me being fat fingered and breaking my second fingerprint scanner. So now my phone doesn't have one. Woomp woomp

I noticed that after I updated to Android 17, my battery life was trash, losing 10% within an hour and I was like I know that ain't right.

Because of the whole screen replacement saga, I pulled all my data off my phone and threw it on my hard drive and decided to reset my phone back to Android 16 via their web application or Android studio if you're more technically inclined and honestly that has fixed it.

To be honest, some of the fancy new features I saw on Android 17 wasn't impressing me and for whatever reason I don't know why it was messing with the color of my screen but I thought that was due to my screen being a third party product and didn't want to fault the OS but reverting back to Android 16. My screen is back to normal and my battery life is back to normal. My phone works so I'm good.

So if you're one of those people whose phone has been functioning perfectly fine prior to the March or June update /Android 17 update and you're feeling frisky back up your data, flash the OS back to 16 and live a happy life or buy a new phone, your call.

I have never repaired my phone battery, nor changed any parts. The battery life now is worse. I have to charge midday compared to previously on Android 16. I have to be careful on how I use the phone. Come on Google you can do better.

Just upgraded as the title says.

Don't get me wrong, I loved my P6. It served me well since launch day, yes I got it 1 day after it was released.

I had gone to the P6 from a OnePlus 6 (for those of you that don't know OnePlus they had the best phones until their parent company Oppo ousted the CEO and generalized the phones). The Pixel 6 was not as good as my OnePlus 6 phone spec wise and lacked some features while gaining others.

The 2 main features which I missed with my Pixel 6 were the face of unlock and ultrasonic finger print unlock.

The pros - good software (other than the few update bugs google released), great camera software and 5 years of updates.

With the updates coming to an end and the battery life starting to diminish from regular use, I got the P10 pro xl.

3 reasons why I went to the pro xl:

-Memory size is default 256 GB

-Size is the same or close to the P6

-Telephoto lens, I wanted the extra zoom (something I was missing)

Noticeably, the fingerprint sensor being ultrasonic is the greatest thing. The face ID unlock is a plus while hands are busy.

So far, I recommend the leap from P6 to 10 or 11 if you want to spend the extra. (I buy my phones outright).

Good luck to you all on the P6 if you choose to keep it alive.

My phone suddenly start rebooting itself. When it restart the "Google" logo pop up it again goes for rebooting. Sometimes it starts, sometime i need to switch off the phone because of the restart loop.

Is there any issue with software?? Now it is operating on "Android 17"

or i need to look out for service center?

i am not a gamer. want a overall good phone that takes good photo. i like portrait shots but pixel doesn't use its telephoto lens and the edge detection is horrible. or does it get better after software updates?

Hi everyone. I had the pixel 6 since launch and it was holding up really well. Until the heat was too much and I had a spicy pillow last week. I purchased the 10a, moved everything and really enjoy the new phone. The much higher brightness is the best new feature. Still need to check the camera quality. But overall I am happy with the switch, I can recommend the 10a as a good successor. I also installed a new battery on the pixel 6 and use it as a backup phone now

Edit: I am not gaming on the phone, so I cannot say anything about gaming performance