Pixel 10 users have faced significant challenges over the last few months, but Google is releasing updates to provide assistance.
What you need to be aware of
– The January update from Google is now available, featuring GPU corrections for issues that Pixel 10 users have encountered.
– The announcement indicates that “general performance” enhancements for the GPU are included, along with fixes for touchscreen sensitivity, battery drain, and additional improvements.
– Owners of the Pixel 10 reported lag and freezing issues during gaming in October, prompting the company to pledge ongoing GPU updates.
Google is commencing the week on a positive note, as its monthly security update is being distributed to Pixel devices with a substantial fix that has been highly anticipated.
Earlier this morning, Google shared the changelog for its January 2026 security update within its Pixel community. The patch is being rolled out to devices from the Pixel 7a up to the Pixel 10 series. All models are set to receive the update labeled as vBP4A.260105.004.E1. The primary feature of this update is that Google is finally addressing a number of GPU-related concerns that have affected various Pixel phones.
The announcement specifies, “General enhancements for GPU performance in specific scenarios” are being introduced today (Jan 12).
Naturally, these concerns mainly affect the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and the 10 Pro Fold. Additional fixes this month also include another AOD (always-on display) correction for “flickering under certain conditions.” This was an issue that the Pixel 10 series had often encountered in December, following the last update. Moreover, editing images in Adobe Lightroom on the Pixel 10 would occasionally generate “noisy line flashes.” This issue has now been resolved.
Interestingly, Google mentions that it is addressing an issue with the Pixel 10 series’ touchscreen, as some users reported it would intermittently stop functioning. This should no longer be a problem following this update, but as always, exercise caution.
The remainder of the January 2026 update includes:
– Correction for noisy ringback tones during Webex calls in certain situations
– Resolution for battery draining issues in specific circumstances
– Fix for a problem where deleting a Live Universe wallpaper could sometimes cause the Wallpaper and style app to become unresponsive until the device is rebooted
Addressing the issues
The Pixel 10 has been wrestling with GPU performance since its release, as Google has been implementing minor updates since September and October. It’s not surprising that the series features the Tensor G5 chip, yet Google’s proprietary chip still lags in performance, often disappointing users of high-end games. In October, users were experiencing lag and freezes during gaming, which resulted in dissatisfaction.
Google has reportedly committed to ongoing improvements and updates for the GPU in the Pixel 10 series, which are now being observed in January.
It’s also worth noting that several fixes included in January’s patch were referenced in December, such as touch problems and battery drain. Display responsiveness and problematic touchscreen issues were reported by Pixel 10 users, which led to a crucial mid-December update. However, it appears that users are still facing some residual issues. January’s update will gradually roll out, and hopefully, this will mark the resolution of these concerns.