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Android Authority
6 days ago
- Android Authority
A fix is on the way for Android 16's broken navigation buttons and gestures
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Some Android 16 users have been dealing with an issue that causes navigation buttons and gestures to become temporarily unresponsive. Google has reportedly fixed this bug internally. The fix is expected to roll out in the next update. The stable build of Android 16 has been available for Pixel devices for a week now. While it has been smooth sailing for the most part, some users have run into bugs. One such bug negatively impacts navigation buttons and gestures, but we won't have to wait too much longer for a fix to arrive. Recently, there have been reports about an issue with Android 16 that temporarily renders navigation buttons and gestures unresponsive. However, for some users, the bug only causes a bit of lag between input and execution. It's unclear just how widespread the bug is, but it appears to affect all Pixel models and is said to happen randomly. Thankfully, it seems Google was quick to act on this problem. According to Android Police founder Artem Russakovskii, Google says the navigation bug has now been fixed internally. Although the fix isn't available publicly yet, it will reportedly roll out in the next update. If you're still dealing with this problem, there are some workarounds you can use until the fix arrives. One option is to switch to a different launcher app or clear the Pixel launcher's data and cache. Rebooting the device also apparently works for some users. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
7 days ago
- Android Authority
Android 16 update breaks button and gesture navigation for some Pixel users
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Pixel users are experiencing an annoying bug after installing the Android 16 update. The bug results in navigation buttons and gestures becoming temporarily unresponsive. User reports suggest that the issue is not limited to a specific Pixel model, although not all users are affected. Google recently rolled out Android 16 on the stable channel, bringing several new features to its Pixel devices. However, the update also seems to have introduced a frustrating bug for some users that makes their phones temporarily unusable. Recent reports on Reddit and X (via Android Headlines) highlight an annoying navigation issue that seems to have cropped up for some Pixel users after installing Android 16. The issue results in both button and gesture-based navigation becoming intermittently unresponsive, and it seems to affect all Pixel models. Here's a demo of the back button randomly not working on Android 16. I grabbed a bug report and submitted it to Google engineering along with this reproduction screencast. Hopefully, they'll figure it out. — Artem Russakovskii (@ArtemR) June 14, 2025 Some users say that the issue appears randomly and makes buttons and gestures completely unresponsive, while others have reported experiencing a delayed response while trying to navigate back or to the home screen. Although we don't have a foolproof workaround, a few affected users say switching to a different launcher app or clearing the Pixel Launcher's data and cache seems to fix the unresponsiveness and lag. Rebooting the device also appears to work in some cases, but the problem resurfaces shortly after the reboot for most users. While the issue doesn't seem widespread, we've seen a growing number of reports over the last few days. Google has yet to acknowledge the issue or reveal the underlying cause, but we expect the company to shed light on the matter in the coming days. We'll update this post as soon as we have more details. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Do not update to Android 16 right now. Pixel phone users are facing problems
Google started to roll out the stable version of Android 16 last week to Pixel phones. However, some early Android 16 users are reporting problems with navigation and gesture controls, hampering day-to-day user activities. Reportedly, several Pixel users are taking to social media, highlighting that the navigation buttons are unresponsive or simply not functioning, and gestures are not responding after downloading the Android 16 update. This showcases major Android 16 bugs, demanding an immediate fix to the user experience. However, it should be noted that not all Pixel owners are experiencing similar issues, and it is only reported in some models. Know if you should update your Pixel to the latest Android version instead of waiting for a fix. Also read: Google pauses 'Ask Photos' AI Feature to address performance issues Should you update your Pixel phone to Android 16? Well, not just yet, as several early adopters of the new generation Android update are frustrated with unresponsive navigation and gesture control. An X/Twitter user who goes by the name Artem Russakovskii shared a post highlighting the Android 16 bugs. The post said, 'Is anyone else experiencing a bug with the Android 16 stable update where the back system gesture stops working and does nothing sometimes? It's easy to fix but it happens again.' In the post thread, the users also shared a video showcasing the unresponsive back button. Also read: Google to let users test Android 16 desktop mode on phones with external display support, here's how Several Pixel owners have also highlighted similar navigation and gesture control issues on Reddit. As of now, the problems are occurring in the Google Pixel 8, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 6 models. Therefore, not all Pixel users are affected by the Android 16 update. Yet the issue could be really frustrating for users as navigation buttons and gestures are the crucial functionalities of a smartphone. And when the basics are not functioning properly, it could raise doubts over the smartphone brand as well as the software. Also read: Apple to launch major Siri AI upgrade with iOS 26.4 by March 2026 As of now, Google has not responded to the issue, but we expect a fix to be rolled out soon. If you are someone who is also struggling with similar issues after the Android 16 update, then report the bug to Google. Now, if you have already downloaded the update and are facing these issues, then you have to wait for a fix. And if you are yet to update your Pixel phone to Android 16, then you may want to wait for a couple of weeks for the stable functioning of all features.
Android Authority
03-06-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Not a T-Mobile subscriber? You can still try its satellite beta right now
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile has reportedly opened its satellite beta program to users on other networks. The beta program allows you to send texts and share your location without cellular coverage. Testers on other networks need an unlocked, 'satellite-optimized' phone with eSIM support. T-Mobile has been offering satellite connectivity as part of a beta program for a while now. This program was initially restricted to T-Mobile customers, but the company was accepting sign-ups from subscribers on other networks. Now, the carrier has apparently opened up the beta to these users. Twitter user and Android Police founder Artem Russakovskii posted screenshots of an email inviting him to the T-Mobile satellite beta program, despite being an AT&T subscriber. The email confirms that you don't need to be a T-Mobile customer and suggests that you only need an unlocked, 'satellite-optimized' phone. The carrier's support page also noted that your unlocked device needed eSIM support so you can switch between satellite service and your regular network. The so-called T-Satellite beta is scheduled to last for 90 days. During this period, you can expect free satellite service, 50GB of 'high-speed' mobile data and unlimited texting, and T-Mobile benefits like discounted movie tickets and travel bookings. Once the beta program ends, the carrier says you can sign up for T-Satellite at $10 a month instead of the regular $15 a month. The T-Satellite beta supports texting via satellite, allowing you to keep in touch with loved ones if you're in a remote area without cellular coverage. The service also supports location sharing via Google Messages and iMessage. However, T-Mobile has promised that its satellite service will offer data connectivity, photo sharing, and voice calls in the future. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Google finally fixes Gmail bugbear which has been around for years
Consider this: Gmail has existed for 21 years. Over the years, there has been a notable difference between the mobile and web versions of the email service. However, that disparity may no longer be an issue. Signatures have long been a feature available on Gmail's web version. Unfortunately, these signatures, which allow users to include important personal information with each email, did not transfer to the Gmail app for Android. Instead, separate signatures were necessary on that platform. As Android Police co-founder Artem Russakovskii has discovered, web signatures now carry over. As such, you can control Gmail's signature settings from Settings > See all settings > General > Signature on the web. If you have configured your signature to appear in new emails and replies, Gmail will automatically include it on both the web and mobile versions. There are a few limitations, however. First, while Gmail allows you to store multiple email signatures, you cannot switch between them in the mobile app. If you set a different signature using the Gmail app on Android, that signature will be used instead of the one you set on the web. Currently, there is no option to stop Gmail from adding a signature to emails sent from mobile devices. The only way to avoid this is to remove your web signature. Additionally, when you draft an email in the Gmail app on Android, the signature will automatically appear at the bottom of the message. If you prefer, you can manually delete it before sending the email. Currently, this signature change appears to only work on Gmail for Android devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy S25. It does not impact the Gmail version for iOS.
