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Google may have quietly fixed this frustrating Pixel gesture

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. MobileGoogle may have quietly fixed this frustrating Pixel gestureDouble tapping the back of your Pixel works more reliably after the December 2025 update. By Aamir Siddiqui•10 minutes ago•0•Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityTL;DR The December 2025 update for Pixels, which introduces Android 16 QPR2, has improved the responsiveness of the Quick Tap gesture.

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Key Highlights

  • Users report consistent success triggering actions with double-back tap, as compared to the hit-and-miss before.
  • You can enable the feature or change its function under Settings > System > Gestures > Quick Tap to start actions.
  • December 2025 has been an exciting month for Pixel fans.
  • Google not only rolled out the much-loved Android 16 QPR2 release in the stable branch, but it also quashed a ton of bugs with the update.
  • Beyond what Google announced, users also reported that the update quietly restored the screen-off fingerprint unlock feature.
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