Pixel 9 users face auto-brightness issue, but there’s an easy fix

Your older phone's adaptive brightness model could have migrated to your new Pixel 9, causing issues.

Pixel 9 users face auto-brightness issue, but there’s an easy fix
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  • Pixel 9 users are complaining that auto-brightness on their Pixel 9 series can be erratic.
  • This can be because of data migration of the adaptive brightness model from your older phone to your new Pixel 9.
  • You can reset your adaptive brightness data on your new Pixel 9 to give the phone a fresh start to learning your auto-brightness needs.

The Pixel 9 series has opened to great reception from reviewers and users alike. Our own Pixel 9 Pro XL review praises the device, while consumers shifting from previous Pixels are appreciating the incremental upgrades. While the overall hardware and software situation is good, there are some complaints. Users have complained that the auto-brightness on the Pixel 9 series is inconsistent, but there is a solution to that trouble.

Redditor mdwstoned was recounting their upgrade experience from the Pixel 7 Pro to the Pixel 9 Pro XL. While they love the device, especially its battery life, the auto-brightness leaves much to be desired, with the phone usually being lower than needed.