If you happen to own a Google Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, then this article is a one-stop place where you’ll find all the latest updates, bugs, and issues that are discovered.

We will be continuously updating this article with the most current information, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest updates.

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Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro software updates

In this section, we will be tracking all the software updates, including security patches and bug fixes coming to the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

Info. last updated on Device Region Update contents
Oct. 21, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR1 beta 3
Nov. 08, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR1 beta 3.1
Nov. 08, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global November 2022 update
Dec. 5, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global December 2022 update
Dec. 13, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR2 beta 1
Jan. 03, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global December 2022 update
Jan. 04, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global January 2023 update
Feb. 2, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR2 beta 3
Feb. 7, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global February 2023 update
Feb. 10, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR2 beta 3.1
Feb. 23, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR2 beta 3.2
Mar. 9, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 developer preview 2
Mar. 16, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR3 beta 1
Mar. 30, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR3 beta 2
Apr. 7, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR3 beta 2.1
Apr. 11, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global April 2023 security update
Apr. 13, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 beta 1
May 02, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global May 2023 update
May 11, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 beta 2
May 17, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR3 beta 3.1
May 26, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 beta 2.1
Jun. 6, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR3 update delayed
Jun. 8, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 beta 3
Jun. 14, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 QPR3
Jun. 14, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 13 June update
Jun. 15, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 Beta 3.1 update
Jul. 6, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global July 2023 update
Jul. 6, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 beta 4.1
Aug. 8, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global August 2023 update
Aug. 11, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 beta 5
Aug. 23, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 beta 5.1
Sept. 7, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 beta 5.3
Sept. 19, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global September 2023 update
Oct. 4, 2023 Global Android 14
Oct. 5, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 update
Oct. 19, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 update
Nov. 2, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.2 update
Nov. 6, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global November 2023 update
Nov. 21, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1 update
Dec. 6, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global December 2023 update
Dec. 12, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 update
Jan. 4, 2024 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global January 2024 update
Jan. 10, 2024 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 update
Jan. 25, 2024 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Global Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1 update

In the tables below, we’ll be tracking all the software updates for the Google Pixel 7a.

Info. last updated on Region Update contents
Jun. 14, 2023 Pixel 7a Global June 2023 update
Jun. 15, 2023 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 Beta 3.1 update
Jul. 6, 2023 Pixel 7a Global July 2023 update
Jul. 27, 2023 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 beta 4.1
Aug. 8, 2023 Pixel 7a Global August 2023 update
Aug. 11, 2023 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 beta 5
Aug. 23, 2023 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 beta 5.1
Sept. 7, 2023 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 beta 5.3
Sept. 19, 2023 Pixel 7a Global September 2023 update
Oct. 4, 2023 Global Android 14
Oct. 5, 2023 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 update
Oct. 19, 2023 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 update
Nov. 2, 2023 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.2 update
Nov. 6, 2023 Pixel 7a Global November 2023 update
Nov. 21, 2023 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1 update
Dec. 6, 2023 Pixel 7a Global December 2023 update
Dec. 12, 2023 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 update
Jan. 4, 2024 Pixel 7a Global January 2024 update
Jan. 10, 2024 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 update
Jan. 25, 2024 Pixel 7a Global Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1 update

Bugs, issues, and problems

In this section, we will keep track of all the bugs and issues that arise in both devices from now on.

Info. last updated on Device Bug description Status
Dec. 6, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Face unlock unsupported by banking apps May remain unsupported
Dec. 6, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Camera app keeps crashing/stopping Still persists (Workarounds)
Oct. 19, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Disabled support for 32-bit apps Intended
Oct. 27, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Android WebView & Google Play system updates failing Fixed
Oct. 19, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Screen scrolling laggy, stuttering or erratically Fixed
Oct. 14, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Display draws an obscene amount of power Unacknowledged
Oct. 20, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro eSIM not supported on some carriers Fixed
Oct. 19, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Magic Eraser & Unblur features missing from Google Photos Fixed
Oct. 14, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Slow charging speed Workaround
Dec. 7, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Lock screen notifications not showing while ‘face unlock’ is on Workarounds
Dec. 13, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Poor and unreliable fingerprint sensor behavior Still persistent
Oct. 17, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Screen stays on for some time even after locking the device Unacknowledged
Dec. 06, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Google Pay transactions declined after unlocking with face unlock Fixed
Oct. 17, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Speaker sound unbalanced or poor quality Workaround
Oct. 18, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Incompatibility of tempered glass screen protectors with fingerprint scanner Workarounds
Dec. 7, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro ‘No network’ or ‘No service’ and ‘No SIM’ warnings Still persists (Workarounds)
Nov. 15, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Display colors appear washed out Workarounds
Dec. 7, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Lock screen media controls missing Fixed
Mar. 15, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Front camera photos blurry, grainy or washed out Improvement update
Nov. 09, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Quick Tap gesture to toggle flashlight not working Fixed
Dec. 7, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Unable to send or receive SMS/text messages Still Persists
Oct. 20, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro AirPods 2 Pro not working properly Fixed
Oct. 18, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Overheating during multiple situations (normal use, using camera and more) Fixed
Dec. 15, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Android Auto connectivity issue Still Persists
Oct. 25, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Unable to remove trending search Fixed
Oct. 25, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro ‘Connected, not charging’ message with some third-party chargers Workarounds
Feb. 14, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Volume button coming off Reportedly acknowledged
Dec. 18, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Unable to make payments using Google Wallet through lock screen shortcut Workaround
Dec. 18, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Call drop issue Still persistent
Dec. 19, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Vertical line of grey pixels in the middle of the screen Still appearing on some devices
Oct. 28, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro ‘Double tap the back’ very inconsistent Unacknowledged
Oct. 18, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Device becomes unresponsive during a multi-user session Affects other phones as well (even after the latest update)
Nov. 1, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Trade-in delays or USPS stuck in transit Fixed
Nov. 1, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro HDR post processing not available in TikTok & Snapchat Unacknowledged
Dec. 28, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Poor video call quality on WhatsApp, Google Meet, and other apps Fixed
Oct. 16, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Severe battery drainage Fixed
Nov. 4, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Can’t record 4k60p over 10 minutes Unacknowledged
Feb. 7, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro GPS accuracy Reportedly fixed
Oct. 18, 2023 Pixel 7 Pro Mic filtering out high-pitched or kids’ voices Fixed
Apr. 11, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Bluetooth connectivity issues persist after November update Fixed
Oct. 18, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Weather widget not updating Still persists
Jan. 4, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Black screen of death issue Fixed
Dec. 29, 2022 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro ‘Tap to Wake’ function not working after Android 13 December patch Workarounds
Dec. 19, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Camera glass reportedly fragile and breaking for some Not covered under warranty
Oct. 18, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Tapping on ‘At a glance’ weather icon opens calendar Fixed
Dec. 20, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Crackling or popping sound during calls Still persists
Dec. 19, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Rear camera glass shattering without dropping Still happening
Oct. 16, 2023 Pixel 7 Excessive standby or idle battery drain issue Fixed
May 02, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Touch not registering or inaccurate Improvement update
Oct. 18, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Screen flickering & flashes green repeatedly Still persists
Oct. 17, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Not connecting or pairing with Huawei Watch Fit after Dec. update Fixed
Jan. 20, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Device stuck on November 2022 update Fixed
Feb. 7, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Bluetooth connectivity issues with cars after Jan. update Fixed
Jan. 18, 2023 Pixel 7 Phone freeze when watching fullscreen YouTube and YouTube TV Fixed
Oct. 17, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Images not saving when combining zoom and flash in low light Still persist (Workarounds)
Dec. 20, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Google Fi eSIM not working, activating, or registering Still persists (workaround)
Apr. 10, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Google One VPN not working Fixed
Feb. 13, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Bedtime mode not enabling when charging at night Fixed
Oct. 17, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Photos extensively over-processed Still persists (Workarounds)
Oct. 17, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro YouTube video is forcing the devices to reboot Fixed
Dec. 20, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Wi-Fi disconnecting or inconsistent Still persistent
Jan. 02, 2024 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Devices not recovering cellular network after losing connection Still persistent
Dec. 21, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Wireless charging not working or stops mid-way Still persists
Mar. 24, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Camera v8.8 update not available Fixed
Dec. 21, 2023 Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Static or crackling sound in games, calls and music Still persists
Apr. 11, 2023 Pixel 7 Device bounces between charging and not charging states with different USB cables Fixed
Apr. 25, 2023 Pixel 7 Google One VPN causing network issues (Connection not secure) Fixed
Oct. 17, 2023 Pixel 7 series WhatsApp reportedly accessing the microphone in the background (when not in use) Fixed
May 12, 2023 Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro NFC too sensitive or range too long Unacknowledged
May 16, 2023 Pixel 7 series Google app causing battery drain and overheating issues Fixed
Jun. 16, 2023 Pixel 7 series Contacts missing or disappeared Fixed
Jul. 19, 2023 Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Screen brightness throttling (dim under sunlight) when outside Unacknowledged
Jul. 24, 2023 Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro YouTube partially crashing on Android 14 beta Fixed
Oct. 17, 2023 Pixel 7 series Google Play System July 2023 ‘Failed to update’ Fixed
Oct. 11, 2023 Pixel 7 series (T-Mobile, Google Fi & Mint Mobile) Android 14 update delay Workaround
Oct. 30, 2023 Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Phones soft bricked or stuck at ‘Pixel is starting’ screen after Android 14 update Acknowledged (workarounds)
Info. last updated on Bug description Status
Jan. 08, 2024 Screen quality issues (low brightness and yellow tint) Workaround
Dec. 13, 2023 Fingerprint sensor is not working or reading slowly Still persistent
Jul. 24, 2023 YouTube partially crashing on Android 14 beta Fixed
Oct. 11, 2023 Android 14 update delay (T-Mobile, Google Fi & Mint Mobile) Workaround
Oct. 30, 2023 Phone stuck at ‘Pixel is starting’ screen after Android 14 update Acknowledged (workarounds)

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