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      Google Pixel 4 & Pixel 4 XL face unlock issue affecting some users after Android 11 update

      Deveshwar BhardwajDeveshwar Bhardwaj
      September 16, 2020
      Android, Android 11, Bugs and Issues, Google, News
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      Google Pixel 4 & Pixel 4 XL face unlock issue affecting some users after Android 11 update

      Google Pixel devices have received the Android 11 update recently while other OEMs are also preparing to release the latest OS update. However, Android 11 has brought several issues to Google Pixel devices.

      Issues like the Messages chat bubbles not working, random reboots, and many more have already been reported to Google. While the OEM is yet to address these issues on a wider scale, another issue on the Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL has again come to light.

      Some users have been reporting that the face unlock feature on their Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL does not work after upgrading to Android 11. It seems that users of the Pixel 4 XL are mostly affected by this issue but it is indeed present on both devices.

      Google-Pixel-4-XL-Face-Unlock-Android-11

      (Source 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

      The issue basically breaks the unlocking mechanism and prompts users to clean the top bar. It must also be noted that the face unlock issue has been present on the Google Pixel 4 devices since the days of Android 11 beta testing.

      There are multiple reports of the issue on Google’s IssueTracker since May. These new report clearly indicate that the face unlock issue is persistent on the Google Pixel 4 devices even after the Android 11 stable update.

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      Source

      While Google has not yet provided any explanation on the matter, the issue appears to be related to the Soli radar chip which is present on Google Pixel devices. Nevertheless, this is still based on speculation until the OEM makes an official announcement.

      Hopefully, the OEM addresses the face unlock issue on the Google Pixel 4 devices soon. Meanwhile, you can check out our Google Pixel Android 11 update tracker to get the latest information. Also, be sure to go through our consolidated Android 11 update tracker for all major OEMs.

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      Tags : Google Pixel 4 Andorid 11, Google Pixel 4 Face Unlock issue, Google Pixel 4 XL Andorid 11, Google Pixel 4 XL Face Unlock issue
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      Deveshwar Bhardwaj

      Deveshwar Bhardwaj

      I'm a techy who is particularly fond of Android smartphones. A writer who usually finds himself on the other side of the spectrum. An artist who likes to sing and play the guitar. Also a photographer when in the mood.

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