Android 17 merely began rolling out this week, and some customers are already reporting Wi-Fi connectivity troubles.
Google’s new mobile operating system is making its way to Pixel phones worldwide, bringing new multi-tasking Bubbles, content creator-friendly Screen Reactions, and other features.
Of course, introducing a slew of new features and back-end adjustments will undoubtedly create a few gremlins, the most noticeable of which appears to hinder Wi-Fi connectivity.
A handful of Pixel users have taken to Reddit to report an unusual Android 17 problem. While the affected handsets appear to be always connected to Wi-Fi, they are actually losing connectivity in specific apps.
Even worse, Google’s own apps appear to be the principal perpetrators here, with third-party apps such as TikTok also implicated.
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The problem appears to be impacting a wide range of devices, including the Pixel 7 and the Google Pixel 10 series.
There’s no obvious reason for this bug right now, as Android 17 has only been out for a day or two. However, as Android Authority points out, one likely culprit is the IPv6 settings.
If a user’s home router has IPv6 functionality turned off, turning it on could resolve the Android 17 issue. However, it does not appear to be a permanent solution.
We’ll just have to wait for Google to comment on the issue. We know that development of the first major update, Android 17 QPR1, is well underway, with public betas currently available ahead of a September release.
However, we anticipate that a big bug like this will be fixed in a minor release much sooner. Stay updated.
