Google fixes major Pixel 6 bug — what you need to know

Google Pixel 6 ghost dialling bug has been squashed — but problems remain

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The Google Pixel 6 had a bit of a rough launch, what with the screen flickering problems, battery bleed, and other bugs seemingly affecting the phone. Thankfully ane of the more serious issues, which saw the phone ghost calling random contacts, now has a set.

This is co-ordinate to a Pixel customs manager on the r/GooglePixel subreddit, which explained updating to the latest version of the Google app (12.43.18 or higher) will fix this problem.

This item result is i of the more annoying Pixel flaws, with users finding their devices would randomly call their contacts at all times of day. Initially the simply ready seemed to involve disabling the 'Hey Google' setting, though that obviously ways people couldn't and then summon Google Assistant with their phonation.

One Reddit user even claimed to have woken up to find their phone was in the heart of a call with a contact they'd never phoned before. All while the phone screen remained off, and Google Assistant seemingly didn't receive any wake-up commands.

Fortunately with a fix already rolling out, users should exist able to reactivate Google Assistant any time now. Upon checking my own Pixel 6 Pro, I found that the Google app has automatically been updated to version 12.44.23.29. That means Google Assistant won't be randomly calling whatever of my contacts whenever I plow my back.

You tin can cheque which version of the Google app your own phone is running by heading to the Google Play store and tapping the arrow past What's new. You'll then be able to see the version number at the bottom of the screen under App Info. Of form, similar any other app, if an update is available information technology'll say so at the top of the screen.

It's ever a good idea to go along all your apps up to appointment, along with your phone, only in this case any Google Assistant fans don't really have much choice. Let'southward only promise we're going to get more Pixel 6 fixes in the coming weeks, including all those pesky screen issues; apparently, that's not coming until the Pixel'south December update.

You tin can keep tabs on all the ongoing Google Pixel half-dozen issues right here, and in the concurrently any Pixel 6 owners should exist sure to optimize their phone by enabling and disabling all of these features.

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