Android 17 users are running into some strange problems with Wi-Fi data in certain apps

• Android 17 is now available for Pixel phones, but some users are experiencing an odd Wi-Fi bug.
• While their phones show an active Wi-Fi connection, certain apps seem unable to take advantage of it.
• One theory suggests this could be tied to IPv6 requirements, but it’s not yet clear exactly how.

Android 17 has arrived, with Google’s latest major platform release hitting stable just yesterday. Owners of Pixel phones have already started upgrading, trying out all the new features like Bubbles and more. And while this shouldbe a fun time for Android fans, more than a few are having a rough go of things, as they encounter some very strange problems with Wi-Fi connectivity across multiple apps.

We’re seeing reports across Reddit from users of devices ranging from the Pixel 7 to Pixel 10 series describing similar problems: After updating to Android 17, their phones appear to still connect to their Wi-Fi networks, but certain apps no longer seem able to use it, instead only functioning when there’s mobile data present.