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Pixel 10 problems — all the issues we know about so far
Every major phone launch comes with some teething issues, and in the past, some Google Pixel phones had more teething issues than others. Now that the Pixel 10 series is here, new users are stumbling across problems every day, which is potentially souring the experience for a bunch of them.
While these issues aren’t affecting every user, they are worth considering if you plan to purchase a Pixel 10 for yourself. Because nothing is worse than spending $799 (or more) on a brand-new phone and finding out that something isn’t working as it should.
Here are all the problems users have reported about the Pixel 10 so far.
Screen problems
The most recent Pixel 10 issue to be reported is all to do with the screen. Apparently, all phones seem to experience some kind of screen issue after launch. Android Authority describes the issue as users seeing “colorful snow,” which is code for “random screen glitches.”
You can see pictures of the glitches over on Reddit, with the screen covered in random lines of what seems to be multi-colored static. Apparently, the phone stays responsive, and users claim their phones return to normal.
So hopefully this is just a software glitch that Google can quickly patch in the coming weeks. Even if it isn’t ideal to see on a brand new several-hundred-dollar phone.
Android Auto
While not quite as serious as a busted screen, it is frustrating to get into your car and find that your phone won’t connect to Android Auto. Which is a problem some new Pixel 10 owners have reported, noting the in-car software is “unresponsive,” among other issues.
In some cases, this means being stuck at the Android Auto logo, while others note that the interface doesn’t even appear — even if audio does. Some do eventually get the interface after a few minutes, only for it to have some serious lag interfering with regular use.
The problem doesn’t seem to be affecting everyone equally, though. So what the actual root cause might be is unclear.
Google Wallet woes
Some users have reported issues that stop them from being able to add cards to Google Wallet on the Pixel 10 series — despite working fine on other platforms. This is especially problematic for those people trying to add IDs like Driver’s Licenses to Google Wallet.
Apparently, some workarounds have been found, including turning off Wi-Fi and clearing the Google Wallet cache. But for now, the actual problem doesn’t seem to have a concrete fix, and we’ll need to wait for Google to do something about it.
Various issues with wireless charging
One of the most troublesome areas users seem to have is with wireless charging, which may be down to the fact that Google has introduced a brand new kind of wireless charging this year. Qi2 is still new and only available on a couple of other phones, which means there are bound to be some teething issues to be had.
One reported problem is that the phone does seem to overheat while charging, and it’s not clear why. It could be because older Pixels didn’t reach 15W+ speeds without the Pixel Stand 2, which had its own built-in cooling system
Reported problems using the Pixel Stand 2, with slow charging speeds and various connectivity issues for the Pixel 10 Pro, may be down to alignment with the wireless charging coils. In the past, Pixel phones had the coils slightly lower, and not perfectly centered in the middle of the phone — likely to line up with the Pixel Stand chargers.
The Pixel 10, which is meant to be used with the magnetic Pixelsnap Stand, doesn’t seem to do this. Which means the Stand 2 is going to be out of alignment, and it’s an issue I’ve experienced with other phones — especially Pro Max iPhones. That means the newer phones, particularly the larger XL model, are not going to get the best experience on Pixel Stand or any other stand-based wireless charger.
Slow speeds have also been reported with MagSafe chargers, but this is to be expected. While Google didn’t make that very clear during Made by Google, the fact is that Qi2 and MagSafe are not the same. And unless you have an iPhone, which supports both charging protocols, you need to buy a Qi2-certified charger for the fastest speeds.
