Some Google Pixel users say update is locking their phones

You should always update your smartphone to take advantage of the latest security patches…or maybe sometimes you should wait just a little bit?According to user reports on forums such as Reddit, some Pixel owners are claiming that they are locked out of their devices after installing the September 2026 Pixel update.Users with Pixel devices ranging from the Pixel 10 Pro XL to the Pixel 9a to the Pixel 8 Pro have reported a lockout issue on Reddit after downloading the September OS update."