Key Information
- Users on the Pixel Phones subreddit have reported significantly reduced battery life following the May update.
- Reports indicate that some Pixel devices are enduring around three-and-a-half hours of battery life, which is unusual.
- Complicating matters are claims from other users suggesting that the May update has actually improved their battery performance.
- A similar incident occurred in March, where certain Pixel models faced brightness issues, audio glitches, and vibration problems, which were subsequently fixed in April.
The challenges faced by Google’s Pixel devices post-Monthly Security Patch appear to persist, as users voice their concerns online.
A comprehensive thread on the Pixel Phones subreddit highlights users experiencing drastic battery life reductions after the latest security patch (via Android Headlines). The original poster (OP) shared a screenshot illustrating their Pixel’s battery usage, revealing that Wi-Fi consumed 100% in just three hours. While the user speculated it could be a quirky bug, the core issue remains that their device barely lasted three hours.
This battery drain problem seems to stem from the May security update.
Several users have shared their experiences since the May patch. One user mentioned that their Pixel 8 Pro barely lasts three-and-a-half hours on a full charge. Another report highlighted a similar issue with a Pixel 7, which also experienced a significant battery decline. Although some reports involve older models, there are mentions of the Pixel 9a and Pixel 9 Pro Fold facing similar battery challenges after the May update.
Interestingly, not all users are impacted by these battery issues. Some report that the recent update has enhanced their battery life.
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Without a definitive cause, identifying the problem is tricky. However, with some users clearly affected, Google may need to reassess and provide another update promptly.
This isn’t the first time Pixel users have encountered issues recently; after the March patch, various devices exhibited odd behavior. Users reported fluctuating brightness, audio issues, and vibration anomalies. The brightness problem predominantly occurred while streaming shows or movies, such as on Prime Video. Temporary fixes were applied, but these were merely band-aids.
Users affected by battery problems may need to wait for a solution as Google typically resolves these issues in subsequent updates. The May patch was released ten days ago, but its changelog did not mention any “fixes” for battery problems. The update primarily addressed a significant zero-day security flaw in Android. Additionally, Google fixed concerns regarding Bluetooth, microphone recording quality, and framework issues.