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Six popular Android phones receive important update that fixes network issues after some users reported missed calls
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MILLIONS of Android owners have been urged to update their devices to fix a bug that caused mobile network issues.
Google has rolled out a second update in April specifically for six Pixel models that have been affected by the bug.
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The tech giant has emailed some customers about the update, letting them know it includes "network stability and performance improvement," according to 9to5Google.
The bug left some Pixel owners reportedly missing some calls and text messages.
Instead of dialling through, calls would go straight to voicemail instead of ringing.
While some text messages have been seemingly lost in the ether.
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The Pixel devices affected include:
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 Pro
Pixel owners who have been experiencing the bug should update their devices as soon as the software patch is made available.
According to Google, the "update will roll out globally to the regions and carriers impacted over the coming weeks.”
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Affected users who had tried to fix the problem themselves say it only came back again days later.
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Though there is hope Google's patch will be the ultimate, long-lasting fix.
"Still not showing up (in Germany), but I honestly hope it will resolve this issue," one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
"Google support was really responsive and tried to help, and after network reset it worked fine for a couple of days, but the issue is back now."
Another replied, saying: "Good to see #Google addressing these problems quickly."
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