A lot of you are facing network trouble on your Pixel recently, and it’s disappointing

Yesterday, posted about how recent Google Pixel smartphones like the Pixel 7 series and the Pixel 8 series have been plagued with network connectivity issues since the March 2024 update.

Google Pixel owners have been encountering network-related issues since the March 2024 update. Users across carriers worldwide are reporting problems such as missed calls and delayed text messages. Let’s delve into the details:

1. Missed Calls and Texts:
   • Some Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 series owners have observed that their phones randomly miss calls.
   • Text messages arrive in batches throughout the day, rather than in real-time.
   • The root cause of this issue is challenging to pinpoint, but there’s speculation that it could be related to the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) on Pixel devices.

1. Cross-Carrier and Global Impact:
   • Interestingly, this issue isn’t limited to specific carriers or regions.
   • Users on Verizon, other carriers, and even outside the US have reported similar problems.
   • The issue affects various Pixel models, including the Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro.

1. Potential IMS Disruption:
   • Some users suspect that the March 2024 update disrupted the IMS functionality.
   • IMS provides features like VoWiFi, VoLTE, and SMSoIP.
   • Unfortunately, the April 2024 update didn’t resolve the issue.

1. Patterns and Occurrence:
   • Complaints often mention that the problem occurs when the phone remains unused for a while.
   • Users suddenly receive a flood of missed call text alerts.
   • The affected texts include personal SMS, RCS, group chats, and even bank security messages.

In summary, if you’re a Pixel owner, have you experienced any network-related issues recently?

We’ve received a strong response from our readers, with many of you chiming in to confirm that the issue is indeed quite widespread.