- An Android 17 update caused some Pixel phones to show a “Phone doesn’t meet security requirements” error in Google Wallet.
- The bug blocked contactless payments and card enrollment, even though the affected devices passed Play Integrity checks.
- Google has rolled out a server-side fix. Users should restart their phone and wait up to 24 hours for it to take effect.
A recent Android 17 release appears to have left some Pixel owners unable to use Google Wallet. Affected devices began showing a “Phone doesn’t meet security requirements” error, removing payment cards and preventing users from adding new ones. The good news is that Google has now rolled out a fix, although it may take some time before affected devices recover.
The issue was particularly confusing because affected phones still passed Play Integrity checks and remained Play Protect certified. User reports on Google’s Pixel support forum, along with several discussions across Reddit’s Google Pixel and Google Wallet subs, showed that Google Wallet refused to process NFC payments even though the devices appeared fully certified. Some users also reported that apps like Too Good To Go were suddenly marked as incompatible.
