Google Pixel Update Leaves Some Users Locked Out of Their Phones

A software glitch linked to the September 2026 update for Google Pixel phones has left a limited number of users unable to unlock their devices.

The problem affects access through the lock screen, with some owners finding that they cannot open their phones using either their unlock pattern or PIN.

For those affected, the issue has turned a routine software update into an obstacle to accessing their devices. The reported problem concerns unlocking the phones, rather than installing the update itself.

The available information does not identify which Pixel models are affected or establish the cause of the glitch. It also does not indicate whether a fix or workaround is available.