Pixel 6 Finally Gives Fix For Haptic Feedback Issue | Screen Rant
The May software update for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has just started rolling out with a fix for the haptic feedback issue reported by users. The problem was first reported in March when many Pixel 6 owners began complaining about weak haptic vibrations following the Android 12L update. According to the complainants, haptic vibrations on their devices lessened to a noticeable degree following the update, resulting in missed calls or notifications in some cases.
Released late last year to a warm reception from the media and buyers alike, Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are among the best smartphones that money can buy. Unfortunately, both devices suffer from several weird glitches, including buggy fingerprint scanners, slow 5G speeds, broken auto-rotate functionality and more. Weak haptic feedback was one more addition to the list following the Android 12L update, but Pixel 6 and 6 Pro users will now be hoping that Google will fix the issue for good with the incoming update.
Google is rolling out its monthly update for May 2022, and it brings the usual security patches and bug fixes for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and other supported devices. According to Google's support pages, the update brings "improvements for haptic feedback under certain conditions and use cases." This is particular to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro and doesn't affect any of the other Pixel devices that are also getting the May 2022 update.
Alongside the haptic feedback issue that affects the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, the incoming OTA update also brings fixes for a couple more bugs that affect all supported Pixel devices, from the Pixel 3a right up to the Pixel 6 twins. One of the fixes is for a problem that causes the displays in Pixel devices to wake up without interaction. Another fix is for an issue that causes the launcher to crash after restarting the device in certain conditions. Finally, it is worth noting that while the rest of the devices on the lineup are expected to receive Android 13, this is likely to be the final hurrah for the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.
As part of the May 2022 Android Security Bulletin, Google is fixing 14 vulnerabilities in the patch dated 2022-05-01 and 23 for the patch dated 2022-05-05. One of the vulnerabilities being patched as part of the latter is the 'Dirty Pipe' (CVE-2022-0847) Linux kernel exploit. As part of the problem, any app that has 'read' permission on a computer or phone can run malicious code on the device. It affects all desktop and mobile devices powered by Linux-based operating systems, including Android, Chrome OS, and more.