Many Pixel users are facing significant problems following the installation of the April 2025 update. Since the update, reports indicate that notifications are either delayed or not received at all. This follows a similar issue from March, where users experienced alarms turning off unexpectedly after that month’s feature drop. While the earlier problem might have provided those affected with a little extra sleep, many were left tardy for work, appointments, or school.
Additionally, notification delays were observed in Pixel Watch units during the March update, foreshadowing the current issues for Pixel phone users after the April update. While Google managed to resolve the notification delays for the Pixel Watch shortly after, Pixel phone users are now hoping for a fix in the upcoming May update. Social media platforms like Reddit have become a space for frustrated users to share their experiences. One user encapsulated the issue succinctly, stating that after the April update, their task notifications were nonfunctional and that they were facing significant delays.
According to several users, these notification delays occur predominantly when their phones are locked. One user expressed their dissatisfaction, noting that notifications flood in only after they unlock their device, leading them to reconsider their choice to continue using Pixel. This issue extends to missed VoIP calls, especially WhatsApp calls, causing a considerable disruption in regular phone use. One user described major issues with background apps while their screens were locked, expressing frustration over missed calls and notifications.
Despite trying various troubleshooting methods, such as restarting the device, enabling unrestricted background usage, and reinstalling apps, the problem persists. With the normal phone functions still operational when the screen is locked, users are left seeking a solution or anxiously awaiting a software update from Google that will resolve these issues rather than create new ones.