Pixel NFC Tap-to-Pay Bug Hits Models From Pixel 8 to Pixel 11 Pro XL
Users report NFC payments broken on Pixel 8 through Pixel 11 Pro XL. Tap-to-pay fails while other NFC functions work. Google has not responded.
Google Pixel owners are reporting that NFC tap-to-pay has stopped working on their devices. The complaints, posted on Reddit over the last two weeks, span Pixel models from the Pixel 8 to the Pixel 11 Pro XL.
According to the reports, NFC still functions for other tasks on the affected phones, but contactless payments are broken. That leaves users unable to pay at terminals with their phones.
Google has not yet responded to the reports. The company has not confirmed the cause or said when a fix might arrive.
The issue follows the Pixel 11 launch, after which several Pixel 11-specific bugs were reported. The Pixel 11's NFC antenna is placed slightly higher than on other models.
9to5google.com has been tracking the reports as they spread across Pixel devices.
Quick answers
Which Pixel models are affected by the NFC tap-to-pay bug?
Users have reported the issue on models ranging from the Pixel 8 to the Pixel 11 Pro XL.
Does NFC still work for other functions?
Yes, NFC still works for other functions on affected devices, but not for payments.
Has Google responded to the reports?
No, Google has not yet responded to the reports.