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Google Wallet not working on your Pixel? 4 ways to fix tap-to-pay

ZDNET’s key takeaways

Some users are seeing issues with tap-to-pay on Pixel phones.
The issue happens to many users intermittently.
Restarting your phone usually fixes things.

If you’ve had trouble using tap-to-pay with your Pixel phone over the last few weeks, you’re not alone.

Since the middle of last month, users on Reddit and other support forums have been reporting problems using tap-to-pay. In some cases, the feature fails intermittently; in others, it’s entirely non-functional. The problem is, you don’t know it’s not working until you’re in a situation in which you need it right then.

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