Google Pixel owners have reported that their phones are freezing on the lock screen and always-on display. The issues surfaced after the March 2026 Pixel Drop and security patch. This issue also comes ...

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The March 2026 Pixel Update is causing a bug that keeps making the Always-on Display and lock screens freeze on Pixel 10 and Pixel 9 devices. Users report having to force a reboot to get control back.

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