Top 20 Android 10 Bugs And Their Fixes

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By Henry Morgan
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Android has come up with its new OS named as, Android 10 or Android Q. Since it is launched in October and has come out on all Pixel phones that range from gesture navigation to Pixel stand.

Now this update is going to give Pixel users some new way to access the Android 10 features by simply swiping on bottom white strip. There are lots of exciting features and enhancement in this new OS with some great issues as well.

Sound it quite familiar, right?

Yes, whenever any update comes to phones then users are in hurry to access the new features after updating it on their phones. But several issues also trouble users that they face.

So in this blog, I have listed some Android 10 bugs and their best possible solutions. Remember that not every users are coming around these problems but if you are on the same boat then don’t miss these solutions.

So let’s dig in right now.

Android 10 Problems And Their Possible Solutions

Well, below I am going to give you the list of Android 10 problems and their solutions that users have come across on updating their devices. Whatever issues you have come across, if that is listed then directly jump to check the possible solution for it.

Problem 1: Difficulty In Answering Calls

After updating to Android 10, many users have reported that they were facing problem in answering calls. As per users, the calls were taking minute or two or more to connect even having full network.

Whereas while answering calls, somewhere it takes one to two minutes or even don’t connect at all. Now this is an issue of concern and nobody would love to bear this problem.

Possible Solution:

Now to handle this kind of issue, there is no setting or so. Therefore, you should once clear out the cache on phone. But if the issue is bigger then don’t worry, Google will surely bring another update that will have the ability to fix the issue, so be alert.

Problem 2: Android Getting Stuck On The Boot Screen

As reported by Android Central, many Pixel users have reported that they were facing lengthy installation where their device was stuck on boot screen. This was a lengthy time between 30 minutes to six hours. And more difficult thing is there is no particular model of Pixel devices that this problem is coming through.

Possible Solutions:

The first solution to this kind of problem is to sideload the update and then does installing. For more information on sideloading, you can head to Android Developer’s website.

Even another thing that users can do is to simply revert back to Android 9 (Pie) and again try to update. In this, users have to boot their device in recovery mode. And if your device does not enter recovery mode then, force reboot several times to boot back to Android 9. And now users can again try to install Android 10.

Problem 3: Small Icons In Bottom Corners (Google Assistant Hints)

If you see Android 10 features then it has added a gesture based navigation system. It means that Google has added hints to help with transition. But this has troubled many users and has reported about the issue to remove it.

Possible Solution:

Till now there is no way to get rid of the Google Assistant’s hints icon but yes, there is a solution that can help to solve it. You have to turn off hints icon by going to Google Assistant and then move to Home. Repeat this 4-5 times and it will surely help you as the solution has worked for several users.

The other solution to this problem is, change the launcher completely to get hints off on your phone because launchers’ developer have not included any new navigation gestures.

Problem 4: Time Not Showing On The Status Bar

Generally, all Pixel phones display the time on left corner of status bar. Some may don’t give it importance when we are in Home screen but while we are using any app, this acts as a life saver. Sometimes, this time don’t display and all the issue is due to the app interfering with System UI Tuner.

Possible solution:

The problem can occurs if you had Nova Launcher previously. So better is to reset the device, simply download launcher that you have previously and reset it settings.

Problem 5: Inability Of Switching From eSIM To Physical SIM

Generally, Pixel 2 users have reported that they had come across an issue of inability to switch from eSIM to physical SIM. What happens is when you insert physical SIM to phone then both SIMs are displayed working but after updating to Android 10, only eSIM network is displayed.

This is a serious issue for users and it should be solved immediately.

Possible Solution:

A temporary solution was provided by Google to this kind of issue. Simply switch between SIMs manually by dialing code *#*#794824746#*#* on phone.

Problem 6: Auto-rotation, Auto-brightness, Active edge, Double tap to wake, lift to wake, etc. not working [Sensors problem]

Many Pixel users have reported another issue of sensors not functioning well on Android phone after updating to Android 10. And due to this, some features like Auto-rotation, Auto-brightness, Active edge, Double tap to wake, lift to wake are not functioning properly.

Though, this kind of issue can be fixed by factory reset but in this case, the solution is not working. Most Pixel 3XL users are affected by this problem and in fact, other Pixel users have also reported the same issue.

Possible Solution:

Recent report from Google confirmed that the issue was identified and successfully fixed that was causing the sensors to break. However, company reveals that bug was caused by checks that Qualcomm added for Android 10. But finally, it was stated that changes will be rolled soon and all the sensors will work as they were working on Android 9 Pie.

Problem 7: Bluetooth Audio Not Working For Phone Calls

Pixel 2XL users have reported that were coming across a problem while making calls via Bluetooth after updating to Android 10. When users have de-paired and re-paired then also the problem was not solved.

Possible Solution:

The solution to this kind of issue is to clear cache memory of Bluetooth app on phone. If your problem is not solved by clearing memory cache then do factory reset of your device. Either you can reset Bluetooth settings on your Android phone.

Problem 8: Lastpass Application Crashing After Android 10 Update

Lastpass is known as one of the most trusted and best used password manager app. Using this app, users can save their password and login details securely and even Lastpass servers also don’t have access to those details. But after updating to Android 10, this app is not running smoothly. Users have reported that the app is crashing continuously on Android devices.

Possible Solution:

The best solution is clearing cache and data of Lastpass app and after that, restart your phone. Though this is not the perfect solution but till now, there is no other way to fix it.

Problem 9: Fingerprint Scanner Not Working

Now another problem that users have reported after Android 10 update is Fingerprint Scanner is not working. Previously, I have already stated that users were reporting about sensor problem and this is yet another one problem for Pixel users.

Possible Solution:

Here the solution is to simply restart your Android phone and then see if the issue is resolved or not. If not then perform a factory reset on your phone. But before you do factory reset, ensure to do a backup of all your essential data.

Problem 10: Mobile Data Not Working

Another huge bug that Pixel users have reported after Android 10 update is they were unable to access mobile data on their phones. According to reports, mobile data is not working at all even after toggling ON several times.

Possible Solution:

When you face this kind of issue then to fix, change APN setting on phone. Simply go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network > Advanced > Access Point Name. After that, change APNs from ATT WAP to ATT Nextgenphone.

NOTE– This is not 100% complete solution abut you can use this solution because many users have followed this process and the problem was fixed.

Problem 11: Bluetooth Not Working After Android 10 Update

Similar to other issues, Bluetooth also not working on several Pixel phone after upgrading phone to Android 10. You are not alone in this field if you are facing trouble while connecting to Bluetooth device. The problem can be solved easily.

Possible Solutions:

Here are different solutions to fix Bluetooth issue on Android 10. They are:

Method 1: First, go to Settings > Connected devices and then remove paired devices. Again add it and see if Bluetooth is working fine or not. Also restart the device once and see again.

Method 2: Clear cache and storage of Bluetooth app or Bluetooth MIDI service app. It’s simple to do: Click on Settings > Apps & Notifications > See all apps > 3-dot menu in top right corner > Show system > search button in top right > type Bluetooth.

After that, click on Bluetooth app’s name and click on Storage cache > Clear cache. Doing this will clear Bluetooth cache. Even you can clear storage of Bluetooth app. In addition, clear cache or storage of Bluetooth MIDI Service app when clearing cache does not work.

Method 3: A Reset network setting is yet another way to fix Bluetooth bug on Android 10. Simply go to Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth > Reset settings > Confirm again.

Problem 12: Pop-Up Notification Not Receiving

Every new OS comes with lots of exciting features and enhancements and users love to access those features. But in some cases, the new features mix up with notification pop-ups which you a disable them. Another new feature known as Adaptive notification is generally used for enhancing notifications but you can simply disable it to avoid any kind of issue further.

Possible Solution:

The best solution about this is to disable notification by going to Settings > Apps & Notifications > Advanced > Special app access. After that, click on Adaptive notifications and choose None. Doing this will surely solve the popup notification not working issue.

Problem 13: Battery Draining Issue

Battery draining is a common issue for every Android user after updating to new Android OS. But there is nothing to worry about as doing couple of things will surely help to extend battery draining problem on Android.

Possible Solutions:

Here are some best and possible solutions that will surely help to fix battery draining issue on Android 10.

  • Continue using your phone for few days after update because in those days, your device system will settle and your battery life will improve on Android 10.
  • Do power cycle In this, you have to drain your phone’s battery completely to zero and again charge it to 100 percent without any interruption. Do this process several times.
  • If you still face problem then do factory reset of your phone. This is the last method but doing this will erase all stored on phone. So kindly backup all stuffs and then move ahead to Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > choose ‘Erase all data (factory reset)’ option. Now click on Confirm to Reset.

Problem 14: Tap And Pay Relocated To New Location

Google’s Tap and Pay feature is mostly used by users but after updating to Android 10, it has been moved to new location. Previously, this feature was under default apps.

Possible Solution:

Now you can get this Tap and Pay app by going to Settings>>Apps & notifications>>Special app access.

Problem 15: Wi-Fi Issues After Android 10 Update

Similar to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi is also one of the common issue after updating to Android 10. But don’t worry as there are few things that can help you to deal with the situation.

Possible Solutions:

  • First, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi and click on wireless network in which the issue is occurring. Now press Forget option and add wireless network again to check if the problem is fixed.
  • Second, you can try to reset network settings to solve the issue. Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth > Reset settings > Confirm again.
  • Third, you can unplug and re-plug router after 10 seconds.

Problem 16: Not Getting App Notifications

After updating to Android 10, you can see that it automatically tracks your usage habits and the apps starts to work accordingly. However, it may take some time to work perfectly.

Possible Solution:

If your useful app notifications are not working then turn off battery optimization as this trick works for certain apps. After turning off, your apps will not sleep and ensures you don’t miss any essential notifications later on.

If you want to turn off battery optimization for any app on Android 10 then go to Settings app > click on Apps %notifications > Advanced > Special app access > Battery optimization > Not optimized > All apps. Then click on apps name and that’s it.

Problem 17: Downloads Not Working After Android 10 Update

Google Pixel phones are the phones that have got the Android 10 update till now. But after that update, several bugs were seen. New bug was found in this update and that was Downloading not working. Users were not able to download anything off internet and this is very much frustrating.

Though the exact reason was not found but yes, there is a way to get your device fix.

Possible Solution:

To make everything works fine on Android 10 after update, simply perform factory reset. This is the only option to tackle the condition but don’t forget to backup all essential data from Google Pixel phone.

Problem 18: Direct Share Menu Gives Suggestion For Google Messages Only

After upgrading to Android 10, many users have reported issue on Direct Share Menu. After you click on share button, the system gives suggestion from Google Messages app and not in any other. But in general, this Direct Share menu gives suggestion of contacts through app that is regularly used and don’t have limitation of only one app.

Possible Solution:

Now the problem has been solved. Only have to update Verizon app on your phone to solve the issue. Therefore, you don’t have to uninstall Verizon app as it was stated earlier.

Problem 19: Outgoing Calls Are Not Connecting

After updating Google Pixel to Android 10, few users have reported about experiencing 15/20 seconds delay in making calls. Now the solution is yet to come from Google’s end but a simple solution can help you to deal with the issue.

Possible Solution:

This kind of problem was faced by most Verizon Wireless users and so it can be an issue from carrier related. To fix the issue, first check whether MyVerizon app is installed and if yes then uninstall it and try to make a call. If still you face problem then do factory reset of your device once.

Problem 20: Unable To Update Apps On Google Play

In the list of Android 10 bugs, another one that users have reported was unable to update any app on Google Play Store. The issue was reported from Pixel 1, Pixel 2 and Pixel 3XL user as they were facing problem in updating any apps.

Possible Solution:

The solution for this was to clear cache of Google Play and also for the particular app. Apart from this, one can also try to disable battery saver, try logging to Google account and also can reset the device to get rid of the issue.

These were tried by users and worked successfully for some Pixel users whereas some are still in the same problem.

Conclusion

So here I have mentioned you about Android 10 bugs and their possible solutions. After Android 10 update, users have come across such issues and how to deal them are discussed. You can also come across such issues after updating to Android 10 and I hope, now you can easily fix the bugs without any difficulty.