Multiple Pixel owners, including users of the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 Pro, say the September 2026 software update has broken their lock screens, preventing correct PINs or patterns from registering. Affected users describe patterns resetting mid-gesture and PIN entries being rejected after only the first digit, leaving them unable to access their phones. Troubleshooting steps like Safe Mode, cleaning the screen or reinstalling the build have not fixed the issue for at least one user, who resorted to a factory reset.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-01
Following Google's September Pixel Drop, some Pixel owners reported being unable to unlock their phones using pattern or PIN lock screens. Affected users described failed attempts with safe mode, screen cleaning, and external mice, with several forced to factory reset their devices and lose all data. Google has reportedly been reaching out to affected users on Reddit threads.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-25
A Galaxy S26 Ultra owner reported on Samsung's Korean Community forum that a clock positioned in LockStar via Good Lock's ClockFace feature appeared in a completely different spot on the actual lock screen and Always-On Display. Samsung's Good Lock support team confirmed it has reproduced the bug and said its development team is investigating, while advising affected users to switch to a default clock style in the meantime.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-22
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