A long-standing bug continues to cause significant problems for Pixel phone users.

A persistent bug is still preventing Google Pixel phones from making 911 calls. The problem, which appeared with the Pixel 6, is reportedly still occurring on the new Pixel 10.

Reports indicate that this issue has not been resolved. A bug continues to affect Google's Pixel phones, including the latest Pixel 10, with users reporting failures to connect to emergency services.

Despite expectations for immediate attention, reports continue to emerge. There are discussions on Reddit and confirmations from major international carriers regarding this issue.

One Pixel 8 user reported that it took 10 minutes for their 911 call to connect. The phone would not connect, even with strong cell coverage, until Wi-Fi calling was enabled. The issue has been present since the Pixel 6 and, while seemingly fixed in Canada, persists in the U.S.

All phones can have bugs, but this is not a minor glitch or battery problem. A core function of a smartphone is to make calls, particularly to emergency services.

This recurring problem impacts the Pixel's reliability. It appears to have originated in 2021 with the Pixel 6 and its first-generation Tensor chip, a phone known for bugs. The fact that the issue is still present on the Pixel 10 is significant.

Similar 911 call failures have been reported by some iPhone and Samsung Galaxy users. However, this appears to be a recurring problem for the Pixel line. A phone is relied on as a lifeline, and this bug impacts that trust.

This issue is critical. While the Pixel has strengths, like its cameras and AI features, these are irrelevant if the phone cannot be relied on to contact emergency services.

This is not a minor feature failure but a fundamental function. Google's apparent failure to address this problem across four phone generations, from the 6 to the 10, is concerning. Google should address this issue promptly.

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