Rita El Khoury / Android Authority
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TL;DR
- Several Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro users are facing connectivity problems with late.
- Disabling the built-in VPN appears to deal with the issue for some.
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro users in lots of elements of the world are facing connectivity points. The downside doesn’t seem to be widespread and predominantly impacts those that use the system’s built-in VPN.
According to 9to5Google, a number of consumer reviews on the r/GooglePixel subreddit spotlight points starting from the lack to entry particular apps or web sites to full lack of connectivity. In most instances, disabling the brand new VPN by Google appears to get users again on-line. However, the difficulty additionally seems to have an effect on users in areas the place Google doesn’t supply its VPN service, leaving no possibility for a short lived repair.
Some state that the newest replace for the Google One app, which has began reaching users right now, appears to resolve the difficulty. However, it might be some time earlier than it reaches all affected users. In the meantime, you possibly can attempt disabling the VPN for a fast repair. A Google assist web page associated to the VPN by Google One shutdown additionally recommends users deactivate the VPN from system settings in the event that they face web connection points. You can even attempt deleting your Google One VPN profile and disabling the VPN inside the Google One app if that doesn’t assist.
Google has changed VPN by Google One with VPN by Google, which began rolling out to Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a, and Pixel Fold users earlier this month. The service debuted with the Pixel 8 final yr and presents higher system integration for a extra seamless expertise. However, connectivity points like these could push users in direction of different alternate options.
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