After the October update, Google Pixel 10 phones are crashing on launch. See user reports, temporary workarounds, and why you should wait for a stable fix.
Google’s Pixel 10 series, meant to be the company’s technology showcase, has run into a serious problem after the October update. Instead of the promised bug fixes, the release triggered widespread crashes: apps freeze or shut down the moment they open.
User reports suggest the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL are hit hardest, though owners of the base model are affected too. A simple reboot does not help; repeated crash loops leave the phone barely usable for everyday tasks.
With no official fix yet, the Pixel community is sharing temporary workarounds. Some users say rolling back the October updates for Google Play services and the Play Store helps, but it logs you out and requires pre-generated keys or other backup sign-in methods. Others try clearing the Google Play Services cache in settings; at best, that can steady things a bit, but it doesn’t fully solve the issue.
Google has not commented or released a patch. If you haven’t installed the October update, it’s safer to wait for a stable build. The timing is especially awkward: the Pixel 10 lineup is still brand-new, and glitches like this can quietly chip away at confidence in the flagship.