Google recently released the November 2026 system update (17.CL3B.260622.286.R2) for Googlebooks, bringing a round of bug fixes. However, despite the new build, users are still reporting screen flickering issues that first surfaced after the previous update.
In fact, on my own Dell XPS Googlebook, while the flickering seems less frequent now, it hasn't completely disappeared.
Screen Flickering Persists After the November Update
The latest 17.CL3B.260622.286.R2 update included around 30 bug fixes and security patches, but notably lacked a fix for the screen flickering issue.
When version 17.CL3B.260622.276.R5 rolled out, reports were primarily focused on the Dell XPS Googlebook. Since then, HP Googlebook 14 users have also reported similar glitches. Even after updating to the latest build, users continue to experience intermittent screen flashing, as well as visual artifacts along the bottom of the screen or when using split-screen mode.
On Reddit, users have reported flickering across the entire lower section of the display, as well as glitches occurring along window borders based on another report.
So far, these issues seem limited to Snapdragon-powered Googlebooks from Dell and HP. Intel-based models from ASUS, Acer, and Lenovo appear unaffected, and I haven't noticed any flickering on my Lenovo Googlebook 15.
Some Users Report Resolved Issues
On the flip side, some Reddit users responding to my recent post mentioned that the R2 build actually resolved the issue for them.
That said, success reports remain isolated, and with new complaints still surfacing, the problem is far from fully resolved.
If you're still experiencing flickering—or if it just started after the update—submitting feedback directly to Google could help speed up a resolution.