Hands-on: Google Pixel C

I’ve been using the Google Pixel C for a good while now, but there are a few problems I need to mention…

1. The touchscreen is really unresponsive. Foreign users have reported this badly, and a lot of them ended up asking for a replacement, which didn’t help.
2. The keyboard keeps double-clicking or registering multiple presses. Some foreign users have this; I haven’t hit it.
3. Weak Wi-Fi signal. Didn’t hit that one either.

But an unresponsive touchscreen is bad enough on its own. It doesn’t just mess with normal operation — I couldn’t even use the Jot Dash stylus I bought for it..

Google gave an official response on the touchscreen issue, saying it was a software problem that would be fixed through a firmware update. So today I got the February security firmware update for the Google Pixel C.

Even though it’s labeled a “February security firmware update,” it seems to pack quite a bit in, including touchscreen fixes and keyboard fixes.

After updating, the touchscreen problem was fixed right away, and the good news is the Jot Dash works now too. Nice.

Before the update:

After the update:

There’s also a keyboard firmware in there, but it absolutely refuses to install. Considering my keyboard had no problems to begin with, I’ll just hide it for now.

If you also have a Google Pixel C, make sure to install this update. If you’re still on the fence about buying one, it should be fine now, probably.