Google rolled out Android 15 to its Pixel phones in October. While it introduced new features, users began to notice a strange bug: an inward swipe from the right side did not activate the back gesture as intended.
This issue is now marked as Fixed on the Issue Tracker. A Google employee stated that a solution is “rolling out in an upcoming release.”
Pixel 8 (left) next to Pixel 8 Pro
The problem was first reported by a Pixel 8 Pro owner, with more users later confirming the issue on other models as well. Some noted that the bug affected swipes from both sides, not just the right….