The Pixel 6 line is one of the most exciting and powerful that Google has had to offer in recent years. Unlike the previous generation of Pixel devices, this year’s devices are powered by an in-house developed SoC called Tensor.
While it’s not yet clear which components come from Google itself, the new Titan M2 security chip and TPU for AI operations are definitely designed by the tech giant.
This comes with a new visual design that makes Pixel devices more attractive. The Pixel 6 has a 6.4-inch 90Hz display while its bigger cousin, the Pixel 6 Pro sports a 6.7-inch 120Hz display that’s sure to turn heads.
According to Google, the in-house developed Tensor SoC is 80% faster than the Pixel 5’s processor, while the GPU will offer a massive 370% increase in performance.
Adding the internal SoC also means Google can optimize the processor better, just like Apple did on the iPhone. Also, it looks like Google is trying to tell the Pixel 6 Pro apart from the Pixel 6, with the former no longer just a bigger screen variant of the Pixel 6.
Besides the price difference, the Pixel 6 Pro has more RAM and an additional 48MP telephoto lens. Additionally, the Pixel 6 Pro’s storage options go up to 512GB compared to the Pixel 6’s 256GB.
The Mountain-View-based tech giant has also made it clear that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will not come to India due to “global demand supply issues.”
We would like to remind you that neither the Pixel 4 nor the Pixel 5 have arrived in the Indian smartphone market either. Google recently began pre-orders for the device on the Google Store, which has been plagued by a number of issues ranging from delivery delays to the Store going out of business.
Many also said that they were unable to complete the purchase even though they had the device in their shopping cart.
Pixel 6 series software updates
The Pixel 6 series will ship with Android 12 out of the box. With that in mind, we’ll be tracking all upcoming software updates, including security fixes and bug fixes, for the Pixel 6 series in this section.
| Info. Last updated on | Version | Region / Download | Change log / User reports |
| October 27 | SD1A.210817.036 | Global | Posted |
| November 02 | SD1A.210817.036 | Global | Posted |
| 04 November | Android 12L Developer Overview | Global | Coming soon |
| November 17 | SD1A.210817.037.A1 | Verizon | Output 1, 2 |
| November 17 | SD1A.210817.037 | Global | Posted |
| Info. Last updated on | Version | Region / Download | Change log / User reports |
| December 14th | SQ1D.211205.016.A1 | Canada | Posted |
| December 14th | SQ1D.211205.016.A4 | UK | Posted |
Bugs, glitches and issues
Like all Pixel series smartphones, this year’s lineup may also have software or hardware issues. We’ll keep an eye out for bugs and issues with the Pixel 6 range and update this tracker regularly so you don’t have to.
| Info. Last updated on | Description of the bug | Status |
| 08 Dec. | Inconsistent and slow fingerprint scanner | Update released |
| 29 october | Nova Launcher keeps crashing | Workaround |
| October 30 | Google Assistant voice typing option is greyed out on the Gboard app | Workaround |
| October 30 | Pixel Buds A-Series promo code not working error | Workaround |
| December 14th | Noisy viewfinder when using cameras | Fixed |
| Info. Last updated on | Description of the bug | Status |
| November 8 | Playing with the Pixel 6’s animations can lead to always-on display issues | Workaround |
| November 8 | Pixel 6 screen turns on automatically | Workaround |
| December 3 | Pixel 6’s Wi-Fi keeps turning off | Correction allegedly to come |
| November 9 | Chrome does not update | Workaround |
| 04 Dec. | Unable to open battery settings | Workarounds (1, 2) |
| Info. Last updated on | Description of the bug | Status |
| November 01 | Telegram app stuck at 60Hz | Workaround |
| November 02 | Pixel 6 Pro residual light flickering issue | Correction coming soon in the December update |
| November 03 | Missing “Quick Sentences” option in Google Assistant | Workaround |
| November 03 | Missing ‘vibrate mode’ icon in status bar | Not recognized |
| December 10 | Bluetooth audio playback occasionally pauses on YouTube, Spotify, and other apps | Fixed |
| Info. Last updated on | Description of the bug | Status |
| November 05 | Android Auto does not appear in the app launcher | Expected behaviour |
| November 06 | Accidental call from random contacts | Fixed |
| December 10 | Unlocked Verizon Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 units do not receive an OTA update | Fixed |
| November 08 | PIN code required at all times or “Device has been manually locked” notification | Not recognized |
| 12 november | Missing 2FA login prompts on Pixel devices | Workarounds |
| Info. Last updated on | Description of the bug | Status |
| December 10 | Cannot turn off in-game dashboard toggle | Fixed |
| November 09 | Some Google Pixel 6 units can be unlocked with the fingerprints of other people | comes to light |
| November 10 | Fingerprint enrollment failure issue | Assigned for investigation |
| November 09 | No quick mute option on screen when pressing volume keys | comes to light |
| November 11th | Missing face unlock feature | May come soon |
| Info. Last updated on | Description of the bug | Status |
| November 13 | Stuttering when switching apps or scrolling | Not recognized |
| November 16 | Magic Eraser missing after updating Photos | Fixed |
| November 17 | Eratic and inconsistent automatic brightness | comes to light |
| November 18 | Pixel 6 Pro won’t charge at 30W | Explain |
| December 18 | The mobile network continues to decline | Under investigation |
| Info. Last updated on | Description of the bug | Status |
| November 19 | Transparent or blurry notification shadow caused by bug | Not recognized |
| November 20 | H.264 streaming does not work with Chrome | Fixed |
| December 14th | Microphone or speaker is not working properly | Fixed |
| 22 november | USB OTG camera function is not working properly | Not recognized |
| November 30 | The HSBC banking app is not working | Fixed |
| Info. Last updated on | Description of the bug | Status |
| December 10 | Quick tap does not work | Improvement update |
| 24 november | Alarm does not repeat using volume buttons | Not recognized |
| November 26 | Binance app keeps crashing or falling behind on Pixel 6 devices | Not recognized (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) |
| November 26 | Suspected overheating during normal use | Workarounds |
| November 27 | Bluetooth connectivity issues for hearing aids | Correction to come allegedly |
| Info. Last updated on | Description of the bug | Status |
| December 10 | Intermittent Bluetooth connection with cars and wireless headphones | Fixed |
| November 27 | Third-party chargers and cables do not work | Workaround |
| December 10 | Excessive battery discharge with the mobile network on standby | Improvement update |
| December 10 | The proximity sensor does not work | Improvement update |
| December 02 | DJI Drone camera feed not working | Fixed |
| Info. Last updated on | Description of the bug | Status |
| December 15 | Sony WF-1000XM4 Bluetooth issues with Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro | Persists after December update |
| December 17th | Keeps logging out of Android Auto at random | Workaround |
| December 14th | Clicking noises from the camera module | Explanation |
| December 18 | Cannot listen to music with an external DAC | Not recognized |
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