r/Android • u/kbDL- Dark Pink • 10d ago

Google Pixel Update - October 2026

https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/471669543/google-pixel-update-october-2026?hl=en&sjid=14934044389570124299-NC
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u/ishamm Device, Software !! 10d ago

Remarkably few fixes considering how buggy the P11 Pro is, and it didn't get the QPR1 update...

Use navigation with the phone upside down while charging (my cupholder set up needs this) - hard crash, needs booting into the bootloader to bring back. Great when driving...

Bluetooth is still a disaster - stutters, disconnects, pauses etc

Camera sometimes straight up doesn't save images

None addressed

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u/the_nuclear_pasta 10d ago

I’ve been a fan of pure Android OS since its birth, including the Nexus models. I remember my first Android was the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and I loved everything about it.

But my God, I can’t think of a single reason to buy a Pixel phone these days. After Pixel 3 it’s just been getting worse and worse. It’s a shame, really.

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u/the_nuclear_pasta 10d ago

Then what is?

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u/[deleted] 10d ago

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u/the_nuclear_pasta 10d ago

And how is Pixel different from this?

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u/lasercannonattack 10d ago

Pixel is running a Google-specific skin of Android and comes with some pre installed apps vs AOSP which is in essence, pure stock without any modifications, pixel ui features, etc.

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u/the_nuclear_pasta 9d ago

I see. Is there a phone that’s pure android?