Android 15 began rolling out on October 15th. This was a relatively quiet release. Its biggest new features are niche additions, and we expect the upcoming Android 15 QPR1 release to be at least as substantial as the original Android 15 upgrade. But every new software update brings new issues, and Android 15 has similar issues. Apps are malfunctioning, system navigation is unstable, and some Pixel 6 phones have stopped working completely. Here’s a list of the biggest issues Android 15 has had so far and what you can do about them.
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Judging from AP’s first-hand experience and online discussions, Android 15’s critical issues don’t seem to be very widespread. However, if you’re affected by this problem, it’s probably not as reassuring. The larger issues with Android 15 can include serious issues, such as rendering some Pixel 6 phones inoperable.
Pixel 6 smartphone brick
Android 15 is the last major update the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are expected to receive, but it hasn’t been released yet wonderful. Some users have reported that their Pixel 6 smartphones stopped working completely after updating to Android 15.
The issue initially appeared to be related to Android 15’s new Private Spaces feature, as initial reports stated that the device “stopped working completely” after enabling the feature. . However, other reports do not mention Private Space, with some users reporting that their phone suddenly stopped working during normal use.
It’s important to note that this particular problem is not universal, and it’s unclear how widespread it actually is. Some Pixel 6 users have updated and started using Private Spaces without any issues.
How to fix: If you have a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro and haven’t updated to Android 15 yet, you may want to hold off on updating until Google releases a bug fix for this specific issue. In July, Google acknowledged an issue with Pixel 6 phones bricking after a factory reset. In that case, the company told affected users to contact support. If your Pixel 6 stops working after updating to Android 15, it might be your best bet.
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“Back” gesture doesn’t work
It’s not as serious, but it’s still pretty annoying. Some Pixel 8 Pro owners are reporting that system navigation gestures are not working. return It definitely stopped working. Some users have reported that swiping, especially from the right side of the screen, has stopped working. Others say that the back gesture is disabled on both sides.
How to fix: Google may fix this issue in an upcoming update. In the meantime, if you are affected, you can resolve the issue by switching to button navigation in your phone’s settings, restarting your device, and then switching back to gesture navigation. If you would like a walkthrough, the post linked below has step-by-step instructions.
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Small problems: Instagram malfunctioning, phone restarting
While the above issues are the most widely reported, we’ve seen reports of several more issues that appear to be impacting multiple users since the update to Android 15.
Instagram stories are broken
Several users have reported on Reddit that after updating to Android 15, the app becomes unresponsive when swiping through Instagram Stories.
How to fix: Please update your Instagram app. An update pushed to the Play Store shortly after the release of Android 15 fixed this bug.
Pixel 6 phone is restarting
There are several reports on Google Support forums and Reddit about Pixel 6 phones randomly restarting after installing Android 15. A report on Reddit states that these reboots only occur when the smartphone is “connected to a hub that provides Ethernet and power.” within minutes. According to one user who posted on the Pixel Phone Help forum, if your phone’s screen locks while USB-C earbuds are connected, your Pixel 6 will restart, but only if no media is playing. It is said that it is limited to.
How to fix: While Google itself hasn’t addressed the bug, product experts on the Pixel Phone Help Forum have asked affected users to put their devices into Safe Mode to determine if a specific app is causing the restart. We recommend starting with . To boot into safe mode, open your phone’s power menu and[再起動]Long press on the option. An option to restart in safe mode will pop up. As a side note, one user on Reddit reported that uninstalling the Life360 app stopped the reboot.
Checking for updates on the Play Store is extremely slow
Judging by numerous comments on Reddit, a significant number of Pixel users have been having issues with the Play Store since updating to Android 15. Specifically, users say that since the update, the process of checking for app updates has felt unusually slow.
How to fix: One Reddit user recommends the standard fix for strange app behavior: clearing the Play Store storage and cache. However, other users say that the problem is still there. If your phone is running Android 15 and the Play Store takes forever to manually check for updates, you may have to wait until Google issues a bug fix.
Android 15 arrives and brings new bugs
It wouldn’t be a major Android update without some nagging issues during the release period. While the update appears to be working smoothly for most users, an unlucky few users are experiencing issues ranging from minor inconveniences to inconveniences that can even break your device. Masu.
There’s no doubt that Google is working on addressing the numerous bugs that appeared during the stable release of Android 15. If you’re particularly concerned about a particular bug, there’s not much harm in waiting for a fix before getting the update. Android 15 has few flashy new features.
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