Android 17 rollout hits Pixel users with Wi-Fi connectivity issues

Google has started rolling out Android 17 to users. Pixel smartphones are the first devices to receive the update. However, some users are already reporting connectivity problems. After installing Android 17, a number of Pixel owners have found their Wi-Fi unreliable. The issue mainly affects Google’s own apps. Devices show a network connection but cannot establish an actual link.

Some users have worked around the problem by enabling IPv6 in their router settings. The exact steps depend on the router manufacturer, as the location of IPv6 options varies. Apps that need internet access currently fall back to mobile data or stop working entirely if mobile data is turned off.

Google is aware of the issue. A permanent fix is expected in a future update. Other phone makers, including Samsung and Xiaomi, will release their own versions of Android 17 in the coming weeks. The Wi-Fi problems appear limited to early Android 17 adopters on Pixel devices. A temporary solution exists for some users, but a full patch from Google is still pending. The update rollout for other brands has not yet begun.