Pixel’s Android 15 Back Gesture bug nears resolution

Three months after the initial discovery, Pixel users can finally breathe a sigh of relief regarding the back gesture bug on Android 15. This issue, which emerged with the stable release of the OS, made navigating back through apps a frustrating multi-swipe ordeal, particularly when swiping from right to left.

The bug appeared to stem from the new default setting of predictive back gestures, which seemed to have escaped thorough testing. While the left-to-right swipe functioned normally, the right-to-left gesture was notably less responsive.

Users had previously resorted to workarounds like toggling or adjusting the sensitivity of gesture navigation, but results were inconsistent.

Thankfully, Google has now acknowledged the problem and marked it as fixed on their issue tracker. An upcoming security update, as reported by tech blogs, is expected to include this fix.

For those still grappling with the glitch, a temporary solution involves resetting the navigation settings:

• Navigate to Settings > System > Navigation mode.
• Switch to 3-button navigation.
• Restart your phone.
• Return to Settings > System > Navigation mode and re-enable Gesture navigation.

With this fix on the horizon, Pixel users can look forward to smoother, more intuitive navigation once again.