A bug that can stop Pixel phones from ringing on incoming calls may also reach the Pixel 11 series, so a quick test call is worth a minute.
Google's Pixel 11 phones may have a problem that can make you miss calls. Android Authority reports that a bug that has already hit other Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10 series, may not spare the new models. The phone may simply not ring when someone calls you.
The bug affects incoming calls. A call can come in and you never hear it. The report says the Pixel 11 series may not be immune. That wording matters. It is not confirmed that every Pixel 11 phone has the problem.
Anyone with a Google Pixel phone, or anyone planning to buy one, should pay attention. That includes owners of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 series. If you use a Pixel for work, a silent phone could mean missed customers, news or emergencies. Family calls are at risk too.
People with other phone brands can relax. Nothing in the report points to them.
The material does not say what causes the bug. It does not say how many phones are affected or how often calls are missed. It also does not say whether Google has a fix ready for the Pixel 11 series. Those answers are still open.
The alert box above lists simple checks, from a test call to a look at your call history. They take a few minutes and can tell you whether your phone is acting up.
Watch for an update from Google and install it when your phone offers it. Until the cause is clear, treat your Pixel's ringer with a little caution, especially if you are waiting on an important call.
If you own a Pixel, test that it rings on incoming calls, and tell key contacts to text you if they cannot reach you.
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