Users are stating that the Pixel Stand (2nd Gen) is no longer functioning with Pixel 10 following the Android 16 QPR2 update.
What you need to know:
– The Android 16 QPR2 update for Pixel 10 seems to disrupt compatibility with the previous Pixel Stand wireless charger.
– Users report the Pixel Stand showing error lights and not charging Pixel 10 devices post-update.
– Google had not officially supported Pixel Stand for Pixel 10, though it worked previously until this update.
Recently, Google released the Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 10 series. While the update introduces several features to the new flagship lineup, such as auto-themed icons and AI-driven notification summaries, it appears to have disabled support for the Pixel Stand wireless charger.
Google launched the Pixel 10 series as the first flagship Android devices supporting Qi2 wireless charging. In addition to native Qi2 charging, Google introduced a range of Qi2 accessories branded Pixelsnap, featuring a new wireless charger and stand tailored for the Pixel 10.
Understandably, Google discontinued support for the older Pixel Stand (2nd Gen) for the Pixel 10 since the company aimed to promote its new wireless chargers, coupled with the previous Pixel Stand being capped at 7.5W, which resulted in slow charging rates and overheating, whereas the new Pixelsnap chargers can deliver up to 25W.
Nonetheless, many users discovered that with the right angle, the Pixel Stand still functioned with the Pixel 10 series. However, users on Reddit are now indicating that after the Android 16 QPR2 update, the Pixel Stand (2nd Gen) is no longer operational with their devices.
As noted by PiunikaWeb, users claim that following the update, the Pixel Stand displays orange and white flashes whenever a Pixel 10 is placed atop it. This wasn’t the case before, but the charger now allegedly produces an error when attempting to charge. This suggests that Google has deliberately terminated support for the Pixel Stand in this latest Android update.
It is important to mention that this issue is exclusive to Pixel 10 series devices, and Google has consistently stated that the Pixel Stand does not officially support the Pixel 10. It functioned until now, but the most recent update appears to have caused a change that disrupts compatibility.
If you’re in the market for a new wireless charger, it may be advisable to purchase one of the new Qi2 wireless chargers to ensure your device charges efficiently without any complications.
