Battery Draining Even in Airplane Mode! Why Are Pixel Users Concerned? Find Out the Cause and the Solution..

In March 2026, Google released a new Feature Drop update for its Pixel smartphones, followed by yet another update this month. While these updates introduced several new features, many users are now reporting a severe battery drain issue. Notably, this problem is not limited to a single model; rather, it is being observed across a range of devices spanning from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 10 series.

Many users have reported on Reddit and Google's support forums that their phone batteries are draining at an alarming rate. Some users claim that the battery drains rapidly even when Airplane Mode is enabled. This implies that the battery is depleting even when the phone is not in active use—a matter of significant concern.

According to reports, the issue may stem from continuous CPU activity. Typically, when a phone is idle, the CPU enters a "Deep Doze" mode to conserve battery power. However, due to this specific bug, the CPU remains constantly active in the background, leading to rapid battery depletion.

What Have Users Reported?
One user claimed that their phone lost a significant amount of battery charge in just 5 to 6 hours, even while in Airplane Mode. Meanwhile, some tech-savvy users suggest that the Exynos baseband or GNSS module is continuously keeping the system active, thereby exacerbating the battery drain.

Google has acknowledged the issue. The company has requested affected users to submit detailed bug reports to help identify the root cause of the problem. While Google has not yet released a fix, it is anticipated that a solution may be included in the upcoming update scheduled for May 2026.

If you are a Pixel user experiencing rapid battery drain, it is advisable to minimize background app activity, monitor your battery usage, and wait for the next update to arrive.

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