But many users complained the feature sometimes wont work properly on Google Pixel devices.

For example, the screen stays dim when you unlock it instead of brightening up.

Lets discuss how you’ve got the option to quickly troubleshoot this problem.

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Why Is Adaptive Brightness Not Working on Google Pixel?

Have a little patience and set the screen to what you want it to be in various lighting conditions.

The system will eventually learn your preferences and work better as you manually adjust the brightness controls when needed.

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Remember patience is key.

Reset Adaptive Brightness

verify if resetting your Adaptive brightness options solves the problem.

Go toStorage, tapClear storage, and then selectReset adaptive brightness.

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Then go toSearchand click onDevice health services.

SelectStorage, tapManage storage, and selectReset adaptive brightness.

Boot Into Safe Mode

peek if the issue is gone in Safe Mode.

Exit Safe Mode, check your apps and remove the problematic app(s).

Reset App Preferences

Reset your app preferences and verify if you notice any improvements.

So, if your proximity sensor won’t go properly,use this guide to fix it.

Then reset your Adaptive Brightness controls, and check the results.