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[Google Pixel 6] krokanic:
Everything related to dec update, yes, I can confirm that..
[Google Pixel 6] Aerosilver:
Hi any solution for poor signal ?
[Google Pixel 6] Nimueh:
If your bootloader is unlocked you can flash the November radio image like I explained here.

If you're not unlocked you either have to wait for Google to push a fix or use the flasher app to go back to the previous version - but pretty sure you'll lose all your data.
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
I think Google might have a bigger issue than we realize or that they're letting on..
[Google Pixel 6] TonikJDK:
Unfortunately, I agree. This is looking bad.
[Google Pixel 6] yoyo linuxien:
The December update made my battery drain like snow under the sun, with very poor connectivity (France - Free Mobile).

I had to flash the November update radio on my Pixel 6. Everything seems back to normal now.
[Google Pixel 6] neptun2:
Frankly i don't understand why google are doing this. Ok it is new custom chipset and new software - bugs happen. It is normal. The way this should be handled though is much different than what we are seeing and it is pretty simple to do:

1. Stop the OTA update rollout immediately. Google did that more than week later and they also acknowledged the bug around the same time which for me was unsuccessful attempt to hide the problem.

2. Publish news acknowledging the problem and remove the link to the OTA files so that people do not sideload the problematic update not knowing about the problem.

3. Push update for the affected devices reverting the radio firmware to the november version till the problem is fixed.

If they did that people would be ok and give them needed time for proper fix in the january update. Instead of that thousands of their customers (looking at the issuetracker comments alone) are left for almost two weeks now during the hoilday season with flagship devices that can't even make phone calls properly and without any information when problem will be resolved. I myself was on vacation when december update was pushed and this saved me. I did not get OTA but i would have sideloaded it if i had access to pc and may have been in the same situation. I like to be early adopter and can wait for some bugs to be fixed as soon as at least the basic functions are working. This is why i was so excited to switch to google phone. Well it looks that i will think twice and research before updating in future.
[Google Pixel 6] bobby janow:
I second that motion. I'm almost thinking the new Tensor chip might be the issue meaning there is no fix yet on the horizon. I know most people have better connectivity with the Nov radio but I didn't. I mean the Dec is worse but from the get go it lost signal more in a week than I ever had with my P5 in a year. There are a couple of people (like 2) on Reddit that said Google contacted them to try a fix push but I'm a little leery of that information since others have said they've been ignored following the same protocols. And now the P6P screen is spontaneously combusting. This is indeed looking bad.
[Google Pixel 6] chaimav:
If that were true, flashing the November radio wouldn't work. The phone's hardware is capable of decent connectivity. Google obviously thought something needed tweaking*, but screwed it up in the process.

*This could be for any number of reasons, anything from trying to improve battery life to getting out of paying patent royalties. I doubt we will ever know what their thought process was.
[Google Pixel 6] Blockout:
Where're the lawyers pressing Google? Anyway, reverted to November release and signal and battery drain is fixed. Everyone should do the same. I expect some kind of compensation from Google, this is not fair.
[Google Pixel 6] chaimav:
I didn't say that it was a legal issue, I was just trying to show that without an official statement from Google, the reason for the hold-up can be virtually anything.
[Google Pixel 6] Blockout:
Fix is coming next year, just downgrade and update with OTA when they say it's fixed
[Google Pixel 6] ichi go:
Hello Yoyo! I also have the same problem (France - Free Mobile).

Is your smartphone’s bootloader unlocked?
[Google Pixel 6] yoyo linuxien:
Yes, it is unlocked
[Google Pixel 6] strongergravity:
They've acknowledged it & are working on a fix... https://phandroid.com/2021/12/28/go...r-pixel-6-devices-facing-connectivity-issues/
[Google Pixel 6] bobby janow:
Clickbait
[Google Pixel 6] Blockout:
Any news about this? Is Google gonna wait 1 week to roll another update? Are they dumb or what
[Google Pixel 6] TonikJDK:
I doubt we will see an on time January update that fixes this. It will either be a second update later on or January will be delayed.
[Google Pixel 6] vandyman:
I guess if the world was going to definitely end tomorrow.

People would still be worried about getting the January update.

Lol...
[Google Pixel 6] bobby janow:
No one would know. We have no cell service.
[Google Pixel 6] AliasGprime:
For me, the signal is almost always full, but the internet speed is very low. Hardly getting 10mb/s on 4 and 5G. I flashed the Nov radio but it did not solve my issue. I'm starting to think that I have another problem than what described here.
[Google Pixel 6] Tanzbaerli:
We should not mix different problems.

There are some (i think not many) who complain about the signal or speed in general, even before the December update. This may be another problem but i cannot reproduce it.

There are many (including me) who see that the December update has made the signal much worse. There a reflash of the NOvember update (as id did) or changing only the radio back will help to get back their old signal strenght.

For me the signal of the Pixel with November update is much better than on most of our other phones. I will definitely not update (even in january) before not many users confirm that this issues are solved.

But nevertheless, i cannot understand that such a big player as google has so much problems to deliver a working software for their own phones. And i even cannot understand that a fix (and if the fix is delivering the December software with the old radio) takes so much time. Imagine that you have got the samrtphone for christmas, updated it and know nothing about flashing and such things. Embarassing for Google.
[Google Pixel 6] djoka60:
I think that every Pixel 6 with december update has drop signal problem. The fact is... In the part of the city where I live, I don't have any problems with connecting. But outside the city, where my office is located, I have a constant signal drop. In my opinion, people who say that they do not have a problem are simply lucky that they were not in "problematic" locations
[Google Pixel 6] qvert:
What helped me a little was to disable 2g in the sim card settings

There is a switch for it at the bottom

It's not back to November quality, but it's at least usable again for me
[Google Pixel 6] djoka60:
It is also helped me a little
[Google Pixel 6] yoyo linuxien:
Before going back to the November update radio, I disabled 2G/3G by selecting LTE/NR in the settings after typing *#*#4636#*#*. It was more usable but with a huge battery drain.
[Google Pixel 6] sakarya1980:
https://xdaforums.com/t/cellular-signal-drops-after-december-ota-update.4375531/post-86122607

Works perfekt after flash November Radio. Thanks
[Google Pixel 6] djoka60:
I tried to flash my pixel 6 with november fw, now it is stuck in the "press power key to pause boot" page

Can someone help
[Google Pixel 6] bobby janow:
I"m not sure of the validity of this but here it is anyway. Grabbed it off Reddit

December 2021 Update Paused - Google Pixel Community
[Google Pixel 6] chaimav:
It's valid

December 2021 Update Paused - Google Pixel Community

That's an official Google page
[Google Pixel 6] djoka60:
Ok fixed....I am on november fw

;)
[Google Pixel 6] djoka60:
how can I check on Pixel 6 is my bootloader locked again ?
[Google Pixel 6] wolfeyes30:
Wow... software update by late January.
[Google Pixel 6] mitchst2:
Starting to look like OnePlus ffs
[Google Pixel 6] ihk:
when i am to final step on android flash tool i get the message : Network Error

An unknown network error occurred while downloading data. This normally indicates a bad network connection. It may also indicate that you are out of disk space. any help ? cant go back to build SD1A.210817.036 (7805805) Help need to go to november update
[Google Pixel 6] neptun2:
Late January? Wow! More than a month for a fix of basic connectivity like voice calls. I see oneplus behavior (which i escaped from) with overpromicing and underdelivering. Lets see if these are early adopter problems or general policy.
[Google Pixel 6] joe90bentley43:
(uk based) just had an interaction with google support. They have now escalated up the chain as I am unable to get the correct Oct image using the Android flash tool. They said they will be in touch within 24 hours 🤞

🤞
[Google Pixel 6] leegreg81:
I web flashed the December factory image via Google directly then installed the Carrier Services beta apk from APKMirror, cleared its app storage and rebooted my device and haven't had any issues since.
[Google Pixel 6] leegreg81:
When I attempted to flash any factory images older than December (after OTA updating to the latest update on my device) the bootloader tells me they're too old and refuses.
[Google Pixel 6] joe90bentley43:
Thanks for the info - i tried that and didnt make any difference - are you in the uk? which apk did u use please?
[Google Pixel 6] leegreg81:
Yep.

UK Vodafone.

I also switched to an eSIM to see if that would make a difference.

It did not.

Here's the link to the apk...

(Remember to clear data on Carrier Services once installed).

Carrier Services 88.0.414420665-carrierservices_20211206_01_RC00 APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror

Carrier Services 88.0.414420665-carrierservices_20211206_01_RC00 APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads

www.apkmirror.com
[Google Pixel 6] leegreg81:
Didn't make any difference to me either until I installed this apk then cleared data from Carrier Services and restarted my device.
[Google Pixel 6] joe90bentley43:
Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately didn't help my issues.😭
[Google Pixel 6] leegreg81:
Lame.
[Google Pixel 6] ihk:
just roll back to november guys its the only way.. and wait the late jan update and hope that they fix signal issues . i just did the same
[Google Pixel 6] bobbarker2:
Disabling 2G/3G radio caused a huge battery drain? That's counterintuitive. What carrier do you have and what is the default setting for your radio?
[Google Pixel 6] joe90bentley43:
Lame??
[Google Pixel 6] leegreg81:
Yes.

As in it's lame, the solution did not help.
[Google Pixel 6] joe90bentley43:
ah ok lol
[Google Pixel 6] Aerosilver:
Please give us a tutorial, You loss your data doing that?
[Google Pixel 6] ihk:
this is good guide to follow [https://www.droidwin.com/how-to-fla...ware_on_Pixel_Devices_via_Android_Flash_Tool) yeah wipe all
[Google Pixel 6] arvylas:
I think I'm the only one with this issue. I have great battery life and signal with 1 sim active. I have terrible battery life and signal with 2 sims active. I have tried everything . November radio, both latest carrier services and older from October but nothing.
[Google Pixel 6] Hulltigs:
When trying to downgrade I only seem to get the option of the December update.
[Google Pixel 6] ihk:
more up i have a link, visit , it have links to flash the ota november , no option from google page flash tool. here some link for 12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.037, Nov 2021) https://flash.android.com/build/7862242?target=oriole-user&signed, just check the site and do some search
[Google Pixel 6] Hulltigs:
Thanks, Do I need to select device wipe or lock boot loader?
[Google Pixel 6] Vio281:
damn I am guessing flashing the radio didnt work for yall?
[Google Pixel 6] Hulltigs:
I've not tried. How do I know which download I need? I'm in the UK
[Google Pixel 6] Vio281:
you get the radio from previous build...

for me I'm in the U.S I use this build

12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.037, Nov 2021

yours might be

12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.036, Nov 2021)

I am not 100% sure...but you can try both, if one doesnt work try the other....Flash at your own risk...
[Google Pixel 6] Hulltigs:
I think my bootloader is locked? Says device locked when I boot the phone into fastboot?
[Google Pixel 6] ihk:
yeah device wipe lock bootloader and one more i think force flash something is down if i remember wll from device wipe
[Google Pixel 6] Vio281:
yea you gotta uinlock bootloader first, sorry.
[Google Pixel 6] Nimueh:
That works fine but not everybody has an unlocked bootloader already. They don't want to do that now because it would mean wipe/loss of data ;)
[Google Pixel 6] Hulltigs:
How do I unlock the bootloader as even if I try to roll back to the previous update when booting into fast boot it says device locked and I can't get any further
[Google Pixel 6] bobby janow:
What does your OEM switch say?
[Google Pixel 6] ihk:
follow this ALL THE STEPS is here : https://www.droidwin.com/how-to-fla...ware_on_Pixel_Devices_via_Android_Flash_Tool) step by step and dont foget to instal adb drivers to ur laptop/pc , (have chapter how to unlock bootloader
[Google Pixel 6] Hulltigs:
when I boot into fast boot I am no longer able to talk to or see the phone for some reason?
[Google Pixel 6] ihk:
i thin

i think that u dont have install adb drivers for windows mate .just follow every step on guide its easy
[Google Pixel 6] Tanzbaerli:
Fixes for Januard Update.

Does Google really address this Problem?

Framework

Fix for issue causing screen to unlock after missed call when no screen lock is set.

Network & Telephony

General fixes & improvements for network

Fix for issue preventing emergency calls in certain conditions while some third-party apps are installed.

Power

Fix for issue preventing Pixel Stand setup to start after updating apps in certain conditions.

System

Fix for issue causing incorrect data usage accounting in Network menu on some networks.

User Interface

Fix for issue causing a black frame to appear when dismissing the Assistant overlay on the lock screen.

Fix for issue causing memory leak in system UI under certain conditions.

Fix for issue causing navigation bar to be hidden when switching device orientation in certain conditions.

Fix for issue causing PIP window to render incorrectly for certain apps.

Wi-Fi

Fix for issue causing Wi-Fi network to drop connection in certain conditions.
[Google Pixel 6] bobby janow:
What command are you using?
[Google Pixel 6] pemz82:
The cell reception problems will be encompassed in this line. Whether we get a full explanation afterwards is a different story.
[Google Pixel 6] chaimav:
Well the good news, were are not missing a critical updates this time around. Just a bunch labeled high. I still don't understand why they couldn't just give us a security patch and leave the radio untouched.
[Google Pixel 6] harekris:
Google is a joke in this regard, if basic function of the phone isn't working, what is the point of having it?
[Google Pixel 6] koos75:
The December update has been withdrawn by Google.

You can rollback to the November version.

For this you first have to enable "OEM unlocking" in the develeper options, after which you can perform the actions in the bootloader to flash the factory image, which can be found here: https://developers.google.com/android/images

Don't forget to make a backup first, after flashing a factory image you get a factory reset.
[Google Pixel 6] neptun2:
I don't think that the modem in pixel 6 is so bad. After all same modem was used in the exynos versions of Samsung galaxy s20 series. Main problem most probably is that google need time to properly support anything different than qualcomm with which they worked till now. I hope that with january update they will manage to fix the problems.
[Google Pixel 6] Tanzbaerli:
Does the New Update from yesterday fix this Problem? Waiting for confirmation from a brave Guy 😄
[Google Pixel 6] Tanzbaerli:
OK, i was so crazy to Install it. Could not wait 🙃

It seems that the Signal problem is fixed and i have not found any other issues so far.
[Google Pixel 6] devilsshadow:
Would also like to report that the January update has fixed my signal issues. I am now getting almost full LTE in the spot where I was previously barely getting any signal at all.

Country/Carrier: Romania, Vodafone
[Google Pixel 6] vandyman:
Thank goodness for the January update.

Now no one has to junp off the bridge. 🤣
[Google Pixel 6] arvylas:
I never had problem with a single sim but when I was enabling the second one my signal and my battery drain was horrible. This trend continues with the January update sadly.
[Google Pixel 6] vandyman:
Maybe you have a bad carrier Sim card.
[Google Pixel 6] vandyman:
By the way, the title of this thread is misleading.

There was never a December Over The Air update.

There was a December factory ota image for download and manual installation.
[Google Pixel 6] djoka60:
It is not true...My Pixel 6 got december update OTA
[Google Pixel 6] vandyman:
Was your pixel rooted or a unlock bootloader at the time?
[Google Pixel 6] djoka60:
Lock bootloader, not rooted
[Google Pixel 6] vandyman:
Yeah, it was my understanding that Google pulled the image without an ota release.

Usually the factory image will be posted for a few days before they release it to stock ota.

I guess all the tech sites are misleading.
[Google Pixel 6] vandyman:
It looks like it was manually installed to me.
[Google Pixel 6] djoka60:
If you already have so much time to follow mine then read carefully. What I wrote about was my goal to do downgrades to the November firmware. I've never done that, so I asked for advice ... So, do you want some more proof...
[Google Pixel 6] arvylas:
It might be possible but my previous device op8 pro never had a problem using dual sim with the same carriers and same secondary sim.
[Google Pixel 6] vandyman:
No need, you answered the question.

By the way, I read 90% of the Pixel threads.
[Google Pixel 6] Tanzbaerli:
I got the december Update even over the Air, Just searched for it and it was offered here in Austria.

Now with the january update, all seems fine. I use 2 Sims. Good reception and good battery health/runtime.
[Google Pixel 6] pemz82:
Same for me, with the December update I had zero signal at home.

Now with the January update, I have comparable service with my wife who is still on the November release.
[Google Pixel 6] phupton:
I have had my p6 since launch day so am reasonably familiar with its ways. Iinstalled the January OTA without issue on my p6 and have seen some immediate improvements.

My signal strength including dropping of calls has really improved.

Battery performance has improved Considerably.

The finger print reader is a bit faster and more accurate. (No protector fitted)

Can’t really comment on whether the phone is any faster as that was never a problem for me.It does feel like Google have probably saved the day with the January update. If they had failed to deliver I suspect this phones reputation would have suffered long term with 2nd hand resale values dropping too.

Im finally a happy user.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MikeChannon:
See:

Samsung officially reveals new Galaxy Tab A8 budget tablet

www.xda-developers.com
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] garyemiller:
The SM-X200 spec says it will charge at 9V, but took me a while to get that to work. The charger that comes with it only does 5V. I tried one QC 3.0 charger, and also only 5V. Another QC 3.0 charger will charge the SM-X200 at 9V and 1.5A.

Digging deeper, the tablet needs Samsung Active Fast Charge (AFC) 9V. Few chargers support AFC 9V.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] cnlson:
I was just going to post the same thing, most of my non Samsung chargers won't charge at qc speed, but, interestingly pd chargers charge at 15 watt and ankerp iq2 chargers charge at 14w not sure if this is a unisoc thing or a Samsung non Qualcomm thing.

With the sharp corners, restricted chargers, no flash, and tft instead of ips, I'm not sure if I'd have chosen this tab over my 2018 tab a, but it was a present from work.

It is 128/4gb model and it's faster than my old tab a. So I can't really complain too much.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] letsdonyc:
Looks like Samsung got their specs wrong as well as shipped with the wrong wall charger for the Tab A8. The AFC in my package is a 9V 1.67A brick, which is 15W, and it cannot power the device. Can't even power it from 0 to power-on. So I got in touch with the tech dept and they cited the same figures: AFC 5v+9v is the correct charger. So I figured I had a bad brick and bought another. Nope, same result.

Tab A8 requires the 25W 9v Fast Charger, same as the S20 S21 and S22. It has sufficient amperage to provide the 9V needed.

For reference, Samsung's Fast Charger is also adaptive, and is rated:

25W / 2.77A = 9V

and

15W / 3.0A = 5V
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] McTakeda:
Is worth to buy the 2022 version now?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] letsdonyc:
Not really. It runs slow on Tiger T618. Maybe it will improve when it gets Android 12, supposedly next month.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] The7Suggester:
Can anyone else confirm that the Tab A8 (SM-X205) does not register as having any Proximity Sensor in it at all

according to the apps KinScreen and IntellicCover which states no sensor found

All despite the claims that this model does in fact have one according to:

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) - Full tablet specifications

www.gsmarena.com

Im on Android 13

App Device HW Info also sais i dont have a proximity sensor as well

I want to have the screen turn on/off when i open/close my cover

The Magnetometor sensor does in fact change in value when i bring the cover flap over the top as the end of the flap has a small

magnet which is detected when its against the cover

Does anyone have any suggestions for such as an i can use with either the light sensor or the magnetometor sensor ?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] letsdonyc:
Yes the A8 Tab has a geomagnetic sensor and the Hall sensor. I'm running Android 13 on this Tab as well, so I'm wondering if the device's settings in Smart Unlock are in conflict with your attempts to turn screen on/off when using a cover.

Settings > Lock Screen > Smart Lock

Also check Settings > Lock Screen > Screen Lock Type
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] RankkaApina:
I'm new to rooting devices (but very good with computers). I got the Galaxy Tab A8 and I was hoping to get it rooted. On the Amazon listing it says it's the 2022 version, but I see the serial number being the same as it mentions here for the 2021 model.

Is it false advertising on Amazon's part and I actually have the 2021 model (I know this sometimes happens...)? And if not, would anyone know how confident can I be following the steps for the 2021 model, as in are they likely to work with the 2022 model?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] maids:
I would love to know what happened to dual audio
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] KikoMafija:
Hi! I have an error on my computer. I had preinstalled Windows 7, then i installed Windows 10 yeasterday. Though i have an error with audio "No Audio Output Device is Installed".

Info: I am using Nvidia HD Audio, and also on Windows 7 it works fine, but in Windows 10 it's not working.

Any help please 😊
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] haxawsansen:
What did you try already?

I would normally suggest Realtek HD audio, good chance to fix it

- Uninstall Nvidia HD audio first

- Assuming you have 64bit windows 10, download the Realtek HD Audio driver here and install
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] KikoMafija:
ok i will try
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] KikoMafija:
can you give me a link of driver?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] haxawsansen:
Realtek HD Audio driver

Agree to Download - REALTEK

www.realtek.com