Google has recognized a battery drain problem impacting recent Pixel phones. Google confirmed the issue and pointed to the July 2026 software update as the fix for most current Pixel models. Why Some Users Still Aren’t HappyHere’s the issue: even after updating in July, several Pixel owners say the battery drain persists. If you’ve installed that update and are still experiencing unusual battery drain, check which apps are consuming battery in your settings (Settings > Battery > Battery usage). Other recent Pixel owners: Make sure you’ve installed the July update.