Updated
Updated · Android Authority · Jun 19
Android 17 Knocks Out 5G on Pixel 9 Pro, 8 Pro and 6a Models
Updated
Updated · Android Authority · Jun 19

Android 17 Knocks Out 5G on Pixel 9 Pro, 8 Pro and 6a Models

3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Jun 19

Summary

  • Multiple Pixel owners say Android 17’s stable rollout has wiped out 5G access after installation, with reports spanning the Pixel 9 Pro series, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a and Pixel 6a.
  • The bug appears to have scrambled cellular radio profiles and carrier band settings for some devices, leaving users stuck on slower connections after rebooting.
  • Some affected users also report disappearing eSIMs and saved Wi-Fi networks that no longer reconnect automatically, widening the update’s connectivity fallout.
  • Google’s Pixel Community support account has pointed users to reset mobile network settings as a workaround while the company is expected to ship a fuller fix in a coming monthly patch.

Insights

With 5G and Wi-Fi failing, how 'stable' is the new Android 17 update for Google's own Pixel phones?
Are Android 17's glitches a software bug or a sign of deeper hardware failures in Google's Pixel phones?