Still, it's sad when an update causes more problems than it solves. It's not the norm, but it happens. Here are the unwanted and unexpected ways an update can cause headaches for Android phone users.

Following Apple's iOS 26 announcement this week, one thing is clear: Android still has a major software update problem.

Android 16 update problems on Pixel phones: Earlier this week, a reddit thread popped up with one Pixel owner claiming that they were “giving up Pixel as [their] primary device” because the ...

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Warning: Severe battery issues plague Google Pixel devices after the May Android update. Users report significant power drain, overheating problems, and in some cases, complete charging failure.

Samsung’s Android 15 update has been halted Samsung has stopped the One UI 7 update due to unforeseen bugs.

Google is sending out a new Android update for your Pixel, and this one addresses multiple major problems. One bug that was first introduced with the Android 16 update has finally been fixed, and ...

But a software update can affect your phone in more ways than just adding features or visual changes, and one of the most common issues users face is worse battery life after updating.

The Mountain View-based search has started experimenting with less vibrant colors for Android Auto to prepare the app for a driving-optimized experience ...

Google gave us the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 update a month ago and there were a handful of bugs to squash from the previous ...