Some Android users are experiencing a concerning issue where their phone batteries are draining rapidly even when not in use. This problem seems to have emerged following a recent software update rollout. Reports indicate that owners of Google’s Pixel phone range are particularly affected by this battery drain bug, prompting the tech giant to acknowledge the issue and work on a solution.
The impacted devices include the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 7A. According to findings by 9to5Google, the problem appears to stem from excessive CPU wakeups, causing the phone to consume power continuously in the background, even when the screen is inactive.
Users have expressed frustration over the issue, with complaints of phones rapidly losing charge, slow charging speeds, and batteries depleting while the devices are switched off. Despite the widespread problem, some Pixel users have reported no battery drain issues, underscoring the inconsistency of the bug’s impact.
Google is actively investigating the matter and is expected to release an update to address the issue promptly. Updates on the situation will be provided as new information becomes available.