Pixel 10 Freezes on AOD After March 2026 Update

Google Pixel smartphone users have reported widespread freezing issues on their devices' always-on display and lock screens following the company's March 2026 software update and Feature Drop, with problems emerging shortly after the release earlier this month.

The bug primarily affects owners of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro models, though some users of the Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9a and Pixel 8 Pro, have also experienced similar glitches. Reports began surfacing about two weeks ago on online forums such as Reddit, where affected individuals described their screens becoming unresponsive while in standby mode. In many cases, the display freezes with the clock or notifications stuck, sometimes showing a fuzzy or black background, while haptic feedback may still respond to touches. Users have noted that the issue occurs during everyday activities, such as driving with Android Auto connected via Bluetooth.

To resolve the freezes, those impacted must perform a forced reboot by holding the power and volume-up buttons. One Reddit user, who owns a Pixel 10 Pro, recounted the problem in detail: "My phone just froze on me on the AOD screen while driving and using Android Auto...