Key Facts

• Android 17 touchscreen issues have been reported by Google Pixel phone users, including problems with scrolling in the opposite direction and unresponsive screens, with some users experiencing issues about 1 in 10 times.
• An official Google account on Reddit suggested that the Pixel Launcher is involved in the issue and recommended clearing the cache as a potential fix, which can be done by going to Settings > Apps > See all apps > Pixel Launcher app > Storage & cache > Clear cache.
• Some users have found that turning off the triple-tap shortcut for accessibility options has resolved the issue, which can be done by going to Settings > Accessibility > [Feature] > Triple tap and turning it off, although this limits the ease of accessing features like magnification.
• Rebooting the phone in safe mode has also been recommended as a potential fix, which involves turning off the phone, pressing the power button, and holding the volume down button until the animation ends and the phone starts in safe mode.
• The Android 17 update has caused a range of issues for Pixel users, including widgets vanishing, inability to maintain a 5G connection, and spotty Wi-Fi connectivity, which has been a disappointing start to an update that promised multitasking breakthroughs, advanced security, and a fun gaming experience for the Pixel Fold.