In this guide, we will show you a nifty workaround to fix the brightness flickering issue on your Pixel device. The devices from the Silicon Valley giant are among the first in line to receive the software upgrades. While that’s appreciable any day of the week, however, it has its fair share of drawbacks as well- these devices are also the first in line to get bugged with issues. The perfect example of the same can be found in the latest March update.
After installing the said update, numerous Pixel users have voiced their concern that their device’s screen brightness tends to constantly flicker, thereby ruining the entire viewing experience. The problem is mostly visible while watching videos via any app- Netflix, Prime, or even the locally stored ones. Moreover, it has affected numerous Pixel lineups, including but not limited to 6, 7, 8, and 9. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will help you rectify this bug. Follow along.
How to Fix Brightness Flickering Issue on Pixel Devices
As of now, the only workaround that is spelling success for the users involves turning off Smooth Display. For the unaware, this feature automatically increases the refresh rate to the maximum possible value [90 or 120] as and when the need arises. However, for now, it is also conflicting with the screen brightness and is leading to flickering. Therefore it is recommended you turn off this feature from the Settings > Display page.
Do note that doing so will mean that your device will remain at 60Hz but this should be worth the short, at least till the issue is addressed. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers have yet to acknowledge this issue, let alone give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when any of these two things happen, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
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