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Google's November Pixel Update Causes Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues
Confirmed
In Short: Despite these enhancements, the connectivity issues have left many users unable to connect to their work or school Wi-Fi networks.
Google's November Pixel update, part of the Pixel Drop, introduced several new features including Gemini Intelligence and custom widgets.
However, users have reported significant connectivity issues with workplace and school Wi-Fi networks.
According to Android Authority, Pixel users are experiencing problems connecting to WPA2-Enterprise PEAP/MSCHAPv2 networks, a common enterprise Wi-Fi security protocol.
Users have noted that the issue appears immediately after installing the November update and persists even after factory resetting their devices.
Despite these enhancements, the connectivity issues have left many users unable to connect to their work or school Wi-Fi networks, showing an error message of 'Saved/Connection failure.'
In addition to the Pixel 10 series, the update also includes improvements for Pixel watches and the introduction of Pixel Tag, a tracking device for personal items.
What this adds
The exact cause of the connectivity issues has not been established, and Google has not provided a specific timeline for a fix.
What's confirmed
- See how we’re bringing smarter automation, next-level personalization, and upgraded connectivity to your favorite devices.
- Our November Pixel Drop is here, with new and expanded features making your Pixel devices more personalized, intuitive, and handy.
- Announced on November 10, this update introduces Google’s ‘Gemini Intelligence’ support for the Pixel 10 series.
- The company has begun rolling out the ‘Pixel Drop’ for November 2026, which includes several new AI features, customization options, and improved connectivity for Pixel devices, including smartphones and smartwatches.
What's still developing
- Receive proactive suggestions: From sharing your ETA with a tap when someone asks when you’ll arrive, to helping you find the perfect dinner spot, your Pixel anticipates what you need with timely information and suggested actions, so you can accomplish your daily tasks faster.
- Your home screen can be as personalized as you want it to be.
- Gemini Intelligence is now available on Pixel 10 devices, bringing new capabilities like Rambler, personalized suggestions, and taking care of multi-step tasks — like placing your morning coffee order.
- Polish your messages with Rambler on Pixel 10: Voice typing just got a major upgrade.
- Complaints about the issue have made their way to the Google Support forum and Reddit, with users reporting similar problems across generations, with only the November update in common.
- In a Reddit reply, the company’s official Pixel Community account confirmed that it had reached out to a few affected users to gather more information about the issue.
- (Create My Widget is coming to Pixel Watch 4 and 5 soon, as well.) Google Messages support in HiLight on Pixel 11 series.
- Pixel Watch 3 and newer will be able to summarize long conversations in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, and Traditional Chinese when paired with Pixel 9 or newer, excluding Pixel 9a and Pixel 10a.
- In addition to the features noted above, you can purchase a Pixel Tag tracker starting tomorrow.
- More custom home screen icon styles on Pixel 6a and newer.
- The HiLight feature that’s unique to Pixel 11 series phones will now use colors to alert you when a favorite contact messages you via Google Messages.
- Udaipur, November 11: Google has exciting news for users of its Pixel phones.