The August update for Google's Pixel devices addresses significant navigation problems that arose after the Android 16 release in June. Users reported unresponsive three-button navigation and gesture navigation systems, with some experiencing extreme delays of over 30 seconds. Fixes include issues with the back button requiring multiple presses to register and swipe gestures occasionally failing. Patch notes from Google offer limited details, noting the navigation issues happen under certain conditions. The update improves overall system stability and also resolves a scheduled dark theme malfunction, rolling out to Pixel 6 and newer devices.
Users reported that Android's three-button navigation and gesture navigation systems became unresponsive after the release of Android 16 in June. Instances included buttons failing completely or delays over 30 seconds.
Some users needed to press the back button multiple times on devices like the Pixel 9 to achieve a response, while swipe gestures occasionally ceased functioning, as noted by an Android Police reporter.
The patch notes provided by Google are vague, only mentioning that the navigation issues occurred under certain conditions, alongside general stability improvements and a fix for a scheduled dark theme.
This update, which addresses navigation problems, is currently being rolled out to Pixel 6 devices and newer, along with a high severity security fix for remote code execution.
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