Surprise: Pixel phones are once again having Wi-Fi problems
… Earlier this year, a repair shop in Vancouver was able to get a Pixel 8’s broken Bluetooth and Wi-Fi working again by swapping out the wireless module inside the phone . …
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Pixel 8 Wi-Fi fix proves as simple — and as complicated — as resoldering the board
… By • April 23, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel 8 owners have been reporting Wi-Fi issues for a while now, but the cause has never been clear. A new video shows a repair shop fixing broken Wi-Fi on a Pixel 8 by resoldering its wireless module. …
Android 17 users are running into some strange problems with Wi-Fi data in certain apps
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Mobile Android 17 users are running into some strange problems with Wi-Fi data in certain apps Pixel owners report weird Wi‑Fi bugs after Android 17 update. …
Google Fi just made overseas travel less painful with these upgrades and perks
… When you’re away, the app can automatically diagnose network issues and walk users through any fixes that are needed. Google is coupling the upgrades with a limited-time offer to try to attract new customers. …
Android 17 appears to have broken 5G for some Pixel owners
… These reports come on the heels of another bug with Android 17 that left some Pixel users with partially broken Wi-Fi connections in some apps, suggesting connectivity issues may be an emerging pain point with Google’s latest release. …
This Android setting solved the biggest issue with my mobile hotspots and router
… Setting a connection as metered on my phone quickly resolved the issues I had with data-hungry updates. Some phones also let you set a data limit, but I don’t find this feature all that helpful, except for avoiding unexpected costs. …
This is the coolest-looking router I've ever tested, and it's got specs to match
… MSRP: €169.00 Check price What we like Stunning design Impressive Wi-Fi 7 performance User-friendly app with nice features Fair price for a high-end Wi-Fi 7 mesh router What we don't like Not available in the US or many other markets HUAWEI Wi-Fi Mesh X3 Pro The HUAWEI Wi-Fi Mesh X3 Pro is a great … …
I've used Android for years — these are 7 buried features I wish everyone would use
… Depending on your smartphone, you either need to hold down on the notification or swipe left to access the notification settings. This takes you to the notifications channels page, with the corresponding category flashing. …
We just ordered Walmart's new budget Google TV streamer — and now you can too
… It represents a massive leap forward from the storage-starved dongles of the past, with 32GB of storage, the same as the Google TV Streamer. Walmart has equipped the Onn with Wi-Fi 6 , whereas Google opted for the older Wi-Fi 5 standard. …
I went a year without a phone service, and this is what I learned
… Sure, some folks probably could get away with it, especially if you work from home and have relatively wide access to Wi-Fi when you’re out and about. Still, I do think many people could benefit from a short time without their phone’s constant access. …