How to Fix the Wireless Charging on Your Pixel

At this point, wireless charging is a basic feature of ours expect from smartphones. Whether you have an iPhone or an Android device, you know you can pop your dying device onto a Qi charger and see slow and steady results. However, it appears that Google accidentally ended wireless charging on its Pixels with a recent Android update. If your pixel is among those affected, rest assured she can fix it.

What broke your Pixel’s wireless charging?

There have been more than a few complaints on r/Android about stopped wireless charging on Pixels, many of which are not new. A post from August 17th explains the situation just like a post from October 4th. The problem seems to stem from Android 13: while Google’s “latest and greatest” ships with it a handful of fun new features, It appears to be interfering with wireless charging of certain pixels.

Based on the posts and comments on r/Android, Pixel 4XLs are the hardest hit, but other pixels appear to be at risk as well, including the Pixel 6 Pro. That’s what complaints are based on the pixel will sometimes to say it loads when it really isn’t, while other times it is will Start charging before you switch off.

Here’s how to fix that broken wireless chargeon your pixel

Many attempts to solve the problem were in vain, but fortunately the latest security update be the solution—at least according to user djc-503. They claim the wireless charging was broken to the point of failure latest security updatewho have restored wireless charging on their Pixel 4. To install this security update, go to Settings > System > System update.

However, when the update Not Fix things for you, there is another way. User SnooDrawings7662 was able to bring wireless charging back to both the Pixel 4XL and Pixel 6 Pro by:

First, clear the cache on your Google Pixel Stand app by go to Settings > Storage > Other appsSelect the Pixel Stand app, then select “Clear cache.” Next, boot into safe mode by holding down the power button, long-pressing “Power off,” then selecting “Restart in safe mode.” Once your device boots back up, pair your pixel with your pixel stand. Then restart your phone to exit safe mode. Your Pixel should start charging wirelessly again.

Of course you shouldn’t to have to follow a convoluted series of steps to access a key feature of your smartphone experience. But that seems to be Google’s MO these days.