Android 16 Gesture Bugs Are Freezing Pixel Navigation

Pixel users report Android 16 gesture bugs causing freezing, lag, and unresponsive swipes. Here’s what’s going on and how to fix it.
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Android 16 Gesture Bugs Are Freezing Pixel Navigation
Android 16 Gesture Bugs: Pixel Users Report Freezing and Navigation Issues Android 16 gesture bugs are frustrating Google Pixel users, especially after the recent update rollout. Many Pixel owners, including those with the latest Pixel 9 Pro, are reporting problems with swiping, navigating between screens, and general touch responsiveness. If you're wondering why your Pixel’s navigation buttons are freezing or why gestures suddenly feel sluggish or unresponsive, you’re not alone. This blog post explains what’s going on, which devices are affected, and what you can do while we wait for Google to address the issue.                         Google Pixel 9 ProThe Google Pixel 9 Pro (Image credit: Blue Pixl Media) Android 16 Gesture Bugs Are Affecting Multiple Pixel Devices Since Android 16 launched , Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and Android forums have seen a surge in complaints about gesture-based navigation issues . The core problem? Simple actions like swiping up to go home or swiping fr…