Google rolls out updates to fix Pixel battery drain bug

Technology Jul 30, 2026

Pixel phones have been hit with annoying battery drain issues since April 2026, but Google is finally rolling out updates to help.

The July update tackled the bug for Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series, while a September release promises fixes for Pixel 8a and 9a models.

The main culprit? A glitch involving "kepler_spi_irq_handler & gnss_ipc Suspend Aborts."

Over 50 comments show ongoing frustration

Even after these updates, many users say their batteries aren't back to normal yet; more than 50 comments on Google's tracker show ongoing frustration.

Plus, folks with Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 devices haven't seen any fixes so far, leaving them hoping Google pays attention soon.