Google Pixel Camera having trouble focusing after new Android 16 update

If you own a Google Pixel and have recently updated to Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, you might find it hard to take clear photos. Many users are reporting that their cameras are having a tough time focusing, making pictures look blurry or shaky.

This problem seems to happen most often when people try to take high-resolution 50MP photos. Users have shared their experiences on sites like Reddit and Google’s own bug tracker, explaining that the camera starts acting up as soon as they switch to the higher quality setting. Some say the camera lens even seems to “flutter” or vibrate while trying to find a focus point, which makes it almost impossible to get a steady shot.

The good news is that this doesn’t seem to be a hardware problem where the camera is physically broken. Instead, it appears to be a bug in the new software. Most people find that the camera still works fine if they stick to the standard 12MP mode or use the ultra-wide lens. Because the issue only started right after the update, it is clear that the software is the cause.

Google has already noticed the complaints and is looking into the situation. Since this is a beta version of Android—which is basically a test version—bugs like this are common. Developers use these reports to find and fix mistakes before the final version of the software is released to everyone.

For now, if your camera is acting weird, you might want to switch your settings back to 12MP. While it’s not a perfect fix, it should allow you to keep taking photos until Google releases a small update to solve the problem. This is a good reminder that while testing new features early is exciting, it can sometimes come with a few headaches.