What you need to know
- Google is developing new Pixel diagnostic tools to help troubleshoot problems with calls, Wi-Fi, and mobile data.
- The new tools appear under Device Health & Support, alongside existing battery, Bluetooth, and touchscreen diagnostics.
- Pixel phones could soon identify connectivity problems and either attempt a fix or guide users through troubleshooting..
One of the issues we regularly run into on Android phones, unfortunately, is related to mobile data, Wi-Fi, and overall connectivity. But it looks like Android 17 could soon be able to diagnose and fix some of these problems for you.
Google has been building out its Pixel troubleshooting and diagnostics tool for a while now. Pixel phones can already check for issues related to battery health, connectivity, Bluetooth, and even touchscreen problems. But now, it looks like Google is expanding these tools to help users fix calling, Wi-Fi, and mobile data issues as well.
As spotted by Android Police, the recently released Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1, alongside the latest Google Play Services beta, introduces new diagnostic tools designed to troubleshoot problems with calls, Wi-Fi, and mobile data. The new options appear under the Device health & support section.
So, if you’re having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi, experiencing dropped calls, or your mobile data suddenly stops working, you’ll be able to open the relevant diagnostic tool and have your Pixel check what’s going wrong behind the scenes.
Depending on the issue, the tool could either attempt to fix the problem automatically or guide you through the necessary steps to get things working again. This could save users from having to manually dig through network settings or reset their connections every time something stops working.
For now, these new tools have only been spotted in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 with the Google Play Services beta, so they aren’t widely available yet. However, considering they’re already showing up in testing, there’s a chance Google could introduce them with the stable Android 17 QPR3 release early next year.
Given how frequently Pixel owners have complained about connectivity issues over the years, having built-in tools that can actually help diagnose and fix those problems could be a pretty useful addition.
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