Pixel owners are reporting serious connectivity problems after updating to Android 17, with devices dropping from 5G to LTE networks. Users on Reddit's Google Pixel community describe phones that previously maintained consistent 5G connections now stuck on slower data speeds. The issues emerged shortly after Google's Tuesday rollout began targeting its own devices first.

Beyond connectivity, some users discovered their eSIM disappeared entirely, preventing any mobile network connection. Others found widgets vanishing from home screens, particularly on devices with work profiles configured. Google acknowledged the widget problem and confirmed it's developing a fix for an upcoming patch, though no timeline emerged for the network issues.

Affected models include the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro, 8a, and 6a. One workaround involves placing phones in Repair Mode before restarting, which reportedly restores 5G functionality. A Google Support representative pointed users to troubleshooting documentation, though community-sourced fixes appear more effective initially.

Despite these launch problems, Android 17 introduces features like Bubbles multitasking and enhanced security capabilities. However, early adopters face a choice between new functionality and reliable cellular performance, making this rollout more problematic than typical monthly security updates.