Google’s latest November update for its Pixel smartphones, intended to bring new features, appears to have introduced a bug affecting a user-friendly function. Many Pixel owners are reporting that the screen saver’s dimming feature is no longer working correctly, specifically when the device is charging.
The screen saver on Pixel devices includes a helpful dimming capability designed to reduce screen brightness during nighttime hours. This is particularly convenient for users who charge their phones overnight. The feature can be configured to activate only when charging and the phone is in a vertical position, or exclusively during wireless charging, with its low-brightness mode intended for maximum user comfort.
However, following the installation of the most recent update, a significant number of Pixel owners have observed that this function is no longer operating as expected. Discussions on Google’s support forums and the popular platform Reddit highlight the issue, with users complaining that the screen saver no longer transitions to its low-brightness state as it used to. Even manual attempts to lower the screen brightness are reportedly yielding only temporary results, with the brightness gradually reverting to its previous level.
Google has not yet officially commented on this issue. It remains unclear whether this problem is widespread or limited to a specific subset of devices, and there is no estimated timeline for a fix. HiTech Expert is closely monitoring developments and will provide updates as they become available.
