Jake Peterson

Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.

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November 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

As reported by Android Authority, Google's November update seems to break some Pixel cameras.

Users report either an error message that won't go away, or a black viewfinder.

These issues persist in the Pixel Camera app as well as third-party camera apps.

Luckily, there is a fix: shut down your Pixel for five minutes before turning it back on.

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Updates are generally good for your devices.…