Software updates should introduce new functions and at the same time improve the stability of the operating system. Occasionally, however, additional errors and disorders can slide through the cracks. That is the case with The latest pixel update: While Google has added a number of new functions to Android and added Patches 43 security gaps in security gapsUsers who have installed it complain about strange disorders on their pixel phones.
March 2025 Pixel drops: brightness, vibrations and more
First up, as discovered by 9to5googleSome pixels users have brightness fluctuations while using their phones – without touching the brightness settings themselves. The problem seems to be limited to the video reproduction, in which the brightness randomly sinks or flickers. This user According to reports, it happens in almost every video app that you use, including Netflix, Prime Video, VLC or Google’s integrated player. 9to5Google confirmed the error on a Pixel 9, although the brightness disorder occurred inconsistent.
In addition to this brightness disorder, you can also experience Changes with the vibrations of your device. This thread represents a wide range of experiences with the topic: Some users complain that Haptics are much stronger than before the update. A user describes the change as “spring instead of as a blow”. On the other hand, another user says that the vibrations of their pixel are now weaker than before. Regardless of this, many difficulties seem to be “different” after the update.
These are the mistakes that have been swimming most in forums since the pixel drop. However, there could be other problems that are not so widespread. A R/Google Pixel user rounded up the mistakes you have experienced so farAnd in addition to the brightness error, you also have audio problems, including a problem with EQ settings and a problem in which the volume is much louder than the video volume. This last point would make it quite annoying to jump between Spotify and Netflix, for example: Foreign things will start too quiet And Their brightness will remain.
How to repair the brightness disorders on pixel phones
While Google is probably working on patches for the biggest mistakes from the latest pixel drop, there is currently a problem for the brightness disorders: drop the update rate of your phone. It seems that flickering and dimming problems only occur when watching videos with 120 Hz. Let the update rate fall to 60 Hz and the brightness problems seem to be solved.
To change the update rate, go to Settings> DisplayThen deactivate the switch next to Smooth display.
