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TL;DR Google is reportedly testing a beta update with affected users to fix the Pixel boot loop issue.
Since April’s patch didn’t address the problem, the fix could arrive with the May 2026 Pixel update.
Some users may be eligible for device replacements by contacting Google Support.
Earlier this month, we reported that several Pixel users are facing a serious boot loop issue after installing the March 2026 Pixel Drop. The problem appears to affect a wide range of Pixel phones, from the Pixel 6 series all the way up to the latest Pixel 10 lineup.
Does your Pixel have issues after the March 2026 update? 980 votes Yes, my Pixel is ruined. 24 % There are some issues, but I can work around them. 9 % No issues with my Pixel so far. 63 % Anything else (comment below!) 4 %
Despite Google acknowledging the issue on its Issue Tracker, there has been no official fix or clear explanation for what was causing it. Now, it looks like Google is finally making some progress towards identifying and fixing the problem.
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A user who has been actively documenting the issue on Google’s Issue Tracker claims that Google has reached out to them directly with a potential solution. According to the user, Google Support contacted them via email and offered access to a beta update that could fix the boot loop problem. The company has also reportedly invited the user to meet with its engineering team to discuss the issue and assist in testing the update.
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