Pixel 8 Pro Always-on-Display (AoD) font color turning pink at minimum brightness for some

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The Google Pixel 8 Pro, the latest flagship from the tech giant, has garnered attention for its exceptional display quality. However, users have reported an unusual problem related to the AoD. Some Pixel 8 Pro owners have noticed that the font color text on their Always-on-Display (AoD) keeps turning to pink or yellow. This happens mainly in low-light conditions at minimum brightness settings.

No surprise, this issue has raised user concerns, sparking discussions about its cause and solutions. I have come across multiple threads on Reddit regarding this.

The reports of text on the AoD turning pink and yellow on the Pixel 8 Pro started appearing shortly after the device’s initial shipments began. These reports primarily surfaced on Reddit, where Pixel 8 Pro users discussed the peculiar display anomaly. The problem does not seem to affect the entire display panel but appears confined to specific regions, typically at the sides or top of the display. Users have noted that the color distortion occurs when the display is set to its dimmest brightness, and the AoD operates at 1Hz.

One peculiar aspect of this issue is that the affected text returns to its normal white color when the display fully lights up. Most users notice this anomaly in low-light environments, and it affects various software versions. People have reported this issue in both the stable software release of the Pixel 8 Pro and the Android 14 QPR1 Beta.

It’s important to emphasize that reports of the Always-on Display text color issue have primarily associated it with the Pixel 8 Pro. The smaller sibling, the Pixel 8, remains unaffected.

The fact that this issue persists in both stable and beta software versions raises questions about its origin. It is still too early to definitively conclude whether the problem is rooted in the Pixel 8 Pro’s hardware or if it can be resolved through software updates. While the exact cause remains uncertain, it does seem plausible that software adjustments could potentially mitigate this issue over time.

In response to this display issue, Google has allegedly offered replacements to 2 affected Pixel 8 Pro users. However, even after receiving replacement units, they have reported that the problem persists. This indicates that it might not be an isolated case or a manufacturing defect with a specific batch.

Is your Pixel 8 affected? Let us know in the comments below. Also, we hope that Google will address this issue promptly.

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