On the flip side though, a few bugs and issues have also managed to creep in alongside the update. In this regard, we have already talked about the Dialer and excessive battery drain issues, and now, a new one has made its way. Numerous users have voiced their concern that their Google Fi eSIM is not working on their Pixel 6A after installing the December update. if you are also in the same boat, then this guide will help you out. Follow along for the fixes.
Fix Google Fi eSIM not working on Pixel 6A after December Update
As of now, the last fix is giving out the maximum success rate. However, before directly moving over to that nuclear approach, it is recommended that you first try out the rest of the basic tweaks listed below. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Toggle Airplane Mode
First off, you should consider enabling and then disabling the Airplane Mode. This will refresh the network settings and could rectify the issue that we are currently dealing with. So try out this tweak using the below-given steps and then check out the results:
FIX 2: Erase eSIM
FIX 3: Reset Google Fi
FIX 4: Downgrade Google Fi
In some instances, a buggy update rolled out by Google to its Fi app might also have adverse consequences on the eSIM. Therefore, it is recommended to downgrade the app to its earlier version using the below-given instructions and then check out the results.
FIX 5: Downgrade to November Update
Since the issue first came to light after the December update, you could consider downgrading the device to the earlier security patch update, which is for the month of November. However, the process requires an unlocked bootloader, which will wipe off all the data from your device and could nullify its warranty as well. If that’s well and good, then do check out our guide on How to Downgrade Pixel Devices via Android Flash Tool OR How to Downgrade Pixel Devices via Fastboot Commands.
That’s it. These were the five different methods that should help you fix the Google Fi eSIM not working issue on your Pixel 6A after installing the December update. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
UPDATE 1: January Update Halted
There were some hopes that the issue might get rectified with the January update but unfortunately, that isn’t the case as the January update has been halted for T-Mobile and Google Fi users. As far as the plausible reason for the same is concerned, it could be due to the underlying Bluetooth bug. With that said, we will be keeping a tab on the February update and update this post accordingly.
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