Google says it’s conscious of an issue with Pixel 4A 5G touchscreens and is engaged on a repair. Some units are failing to reply persistently to faucets on the decrease a part of the display, which is especially impacting people who’ve opted for three-button navigation somewhat than swipes. Android Police noticed complaints from 4A 5G homeowners experiencing the difficulty, which appears to have cropped up after the December safety patch was launched.
Google’s response comes courtesy of a Pixel assist discussion board put up. The corporate says it is going to deal with the issue ”in an upcoming software program replace”, however it’s trying like that can be at the very least a pair extra weeks away since Android Police experiences January’s safety patch didn’t deal with it. Within the meantime, Google advises customers to work across the concern with some particular directions on tapping navigation controls:
1. When tapping icons on the sting of the display, faucet the middle of the button or the aspect of the button/icon furthest away from the sting of the show.
2. When tapping icons, together with the navigation buttons on the underside of your display, use the tip of your finger or thumb as a substitute. This can assist enhance contact recognition.
It’s not a simple activity to try to consciously change the way in which you do one thing like faucet a button in your telephone display, so hopefully Pixel 4A 5G customers will solely have to aim these awkward workarounds for a short time longer.
Google’s January patch did deal with a raft of different Pixel 4A 5G bugs and quirks with the safety replace. So whereas the touchscreen concern persists, at the very least an audio bug that was inflicting crackling sounds in some conditions is now not an issue.