June 19, 2026, 2:33 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Since the release of Android 17, reports of Wi-Fi connection issues on Pixel smartphones have been piling up. Users of Google devices are supposed to be the first to receive the new Android version and benefit from its new features. Instead, many affected users are currently reporting problems accessing the internet via wireless networks.
Wi-Fi Connection Is Displayed but Doesn’t Work
According to reports, affected devices continue to show an existing Wi-Fi connection. In practice, however, this connection does not seem to function reliably. Applications that normally access the internet via Wi-Fi are instead using the mobile data connection.
This can lead to further problems. If mobile data is disabled, the affected apps may not work at all. This creates the impression of an existing Wi-Fi connection, even though no usable internet connection is available.
Google Apps Are Particularly Affected
As reported by the online magazine “Android Authority,” the disruptions appear to occur particularly frequently with Google’s own applications. These include the Play Store, Gmail, and YouTube.
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According to reports on Reddit, apps from other providers are significantly less affected. Additionally, the error seems to affect many current Pixel generations. The Pixel 6 family appears to be an exception. Users reported problems with devices from the Pixel 7, Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 series.
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Temporary Solution via Router Settings
For users, there is at least a temporary way to bypass the connection problems. The internet connection can be restored if users enable IPv6 on their router.
To do this, users need to open their router’s settings and enable the corresponding option. For a FritzBox, the IPv6 setting is located under “Internet” and then “Access Data.” For devices from other manufacturers, the function may be located elsewhere. In this case, the respective user manual can help.
There is currently no permanent solution. However, it is expected that Google will fix the error with a further update. When such an update will be released is still unclear.
5G Also Causing Problems for Pixel Users
Not only are there issues with Wi-Fi, but reports of problems with the 5G connection are also increasing on Reddit. Affected users report that their Pixel smartphones only connect to LTE despite having an active 5G network.
There is also a temporary solution for this problem. Users can open the “System” section in the settings, select “Reset Options,” and then “Reset Mobile Network Settings.” According to reports, the smartphone then reliably connects to the 5G network again.
A permanent fix is still pending. Google has not yet released a bug fix. It is expected that the error will be resolved with an upcoming software update. However, when this will be available is not yet known. Until then, affected users must rely on the existing temporary solution and regularly check for new updates.