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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] linuxkidd:
I agree, it's a great phone. The 2nd unit I had was perfect (prior to the white stripe on the right side issue). The typical screen flicker scenario goes like this:

1: Put the phone on charge as I go to bed

2: Wake up and grab the phone to check on the happenings overnight.

- I leave the phone on charge during my morning email / news check up since it's a lot of screen on time, and I don't want to start the day down on battery when I don't have to.

3: Since the bedroom is fairly dark still, the screen brightness is quite low, and thus.. the flicker.

- The flicker in my case happens:

* with or without night mode

* with or without adaptive brightness

* up to about 1/3 brightness of the screen.

While I agree, it's a niche issue... I experience it literally every morning. I can unplug the phone for a few minutes and put it back on, and the flicker is gone for some short period of time (proportional to the time off-charge).

The other part is I know a phone without this flicker issue existed ( 2nd unit I had ), and should still be possible.

Maybe I've been lucky, but I've not experienced any significant lens flare. Good luck with it.

LK
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Funkym0nkey:
This is precisely why flicker is an issue for me. I check news, social media, couple of YouTube videos from my subs before starting work day. This can easily extend into an hour+ of screen on time. So phone is always connected to charger at that time. And brightness higher than 10% hurts my eyes in my room.

The day which follows is hectic work day for the phone. So it is a real issue for me and can't live with the flicker.

I think this is one of the reasons behind almost non existent new sale stock of 128gb pixel XL worldwide, and all orders being back ordered till Feb end of even March.

It is a hardware issue which is affecting more than normal amount of XL units. So I returned my unit for full refund for now. Might buy it again later. Settled for 3T 128gb for now. But miss that sharp screen and camera.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Nitemare3219:
An hour of screen time is not going to reduce the battery that much... maybe 10% at most with brightness levels like that. You guys are worrying too much about keeping your battery charged. Do you really not have access to a car charger or power outlet at your work? Maybe you'll say you don't want to plug in there... okay, fine. Just try a day without leaving the phone plugged in during your morning browsing. Unless you typically end the day in the red, you will have enough battery life to last the day.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Funkym0nkey:
Browsing for an hour, socially media heavy sites takes more than 10% from the battery.

I travel light. I don't carry charger it battery pack with me. I also need to use phone as WiFi hotspot or GPS navigator at times during the day.

Even after taking the phone off the charger right before I leave the home, I am down to below 20% by the end of the day.

Even if we discount all this, the phone costs more than $1000 here. I am not going to live with an expensive phone with hardware flaw which should not exist after paying that much money for it. Period.

I was going to live with the lens flare as it is not a big deal to me. But not this.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Smallsmx3:
That's good considering the lens flare isn't a defect. I agree the flicker is an issue. It sucks to get a replacement only to know there's a good chance that it will happen again. There's some small problems with the pixels and what I feared would happen is happening just like the Nexus phones. They were created to showcase the Android platform, not the device. Every update only improved the software. While some bugs were fixed the device itself was never upgraded. Now the pixel is badass, I love the device. Battery life is phenomenal. But there's a few small things that could be improved. We know the internals are similar to the HTC 10 which boasts a great audio experience. I know we are limited due to the speaker on the pixel. But we should be able to achieve the same experience via headphones. AptX support could be added as well. The screen can achieve a much higher brightness level via HBM. This is only accessible via root which some of us don't want to do. I would love this since I live in the Sunshine state.

None of these will ever be added to enhance the pixel experience. There's more little things here and there that Google could do but won't. Instead were getting updates to the software to make Android better across the board. Just like I did when I had a Nexus. Now I wouldn't trade my pixel for a Nexus but I understood that there was a Pixel team that was separated from the Android OS team
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] xNEM3S1Sx:
Just wanted to let people know that I had this issue, and when I installed the 7.1.2 beta, it hasn't re-appeared in 24 hours. (it was highly reproducible before) So some of you might want to give it a try and see if it works for you.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jblack41510:
Hopefully 7.1.2 can fix it. I have gotten over it already after doing a RMA and still same issue.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coreymu:
1: Put the phone on charge as I go to bed

2: Wake up and grab the phone to check on the happenings overnight.

- I leave the phone on charge during my morning email / news check up since it's a lot of screen on time, and I don't want to start the day down on battery when I don't have to.

3: Since the bedroom is fairly dark still, the screen brightness is quite low, and thus.. the flicker.

I just experienced the exact same issue under the same situation. I restarted my phone and the flickering disappeard, but I'm worried :S
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Selbmig:
I was experiencing this issue but it's fixed since installing the 7.1.2 beta.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] l.m.prowse:
I too haven't experienced the flickering since installing 7.1.2, and I'd normally have it every morning
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] avirup_das:
Yup, I can confirm this: I've been facing the screen flicker issue on my Pixel XL since I originally purchased the phone back in October 2016 (I'm on my 2nd replacement device, 3rd overall) - and the screen flicker issue is *finally* gone with the 7.1.2 Beta update. Sigh.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] scottjal:
Just ran into this with a half day old XL. Waited a month to get it so I doubt it's old production stock. I am changing from a normal size pixel that never had the issue.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] SimoneSessa:
I've this problem with my Pixel XL, with the febraury patch update.

But I see that a lot of users have this problem, do you think that it is a software bug?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] avirup_das:
Yup - because I've had this issue for the last 3-4 months now, and 2 replacement devices couldn't solve the problem. Now with the 7.1.2. build (NPG05E) it's not happened again - the screen does not flicker after the charge has reached a full 100%.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coolrevi:
Just got the phone yesterday

Tried all possible solutions to fix this nothing really worked 7.1.2, factory reset, safemode, disable hardware overlay. Requested for a replacement. were you able to fix it?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jblack41510:
No but I'm still on 7.1.1. People on the beta are claiming the problem​ has been fixed. So I'm just waiting
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Uncle Lizard:
I didn't notice the screen flickering on beta, but my 5ghz wifi was garbage, and my Bluetooth was worse. I got a second warranty exchange device because of the screen flicker, with the extra added bonus of my charging port wearing out. I happened to get a pixel from Verizon through warranty exchange that I was able to unlock the bootloader with, so I installed the Elemental X kennel and haven't seen the screen flicker since. I'm not sure if it's a hardware or software issue at this point.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ASimpleSock:
So I have this problem too.

Should I be worried? Should I not use my phone while it's charging?

Should I get it replaced...?

Can I continue using it normally?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Uncle Lizard:
I'm not sure how this issue would affect the phone in the long run, but I paid too much for this phone to put up with it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Rootuser3.0:
I had the same problem with mine only when charging
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Uncle Lizard:
Although both of my previous devices did flicker a few times without being on the charger, I forgot to mention that I was referring to the screen flicker when charging. With the Elemental X kernel I have not seen the screen flicker once, but I did not try this new device without this kernel installed.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ASimpleSock:
So, interesting information.

Let's start with a biology lesson,

Our eyes contain cones and rods. Cones are mainly for bright light while rods are for seeing in the dark. Rods respond more to flicker as the pigment of rods (rhodopsin) can regenerate rapidly.

Class dismissed. I think you see where I'm going with this.

The screen ALWAYS flickers when charging and at 100% battery. We just can't see & that's why people say that it occurs only at low brightness levels.

Source: My Biology textbook and a Slo Mo video of my Pixel XL at full brightness while charging at 100% battery.

TL;DR: The screen always flickers when charging at 100% battery regardless of screen brightness. See for yourself with any Slo Mo capable smartphone.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coolrevi:
Tried all possible fix nothing really worked. Got a replacement. No more flickering.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] yung40oz84:
I noticed this like 3 days agao when it was at 100% plugged into the computer. SO, from what I am reading it is a software issue, I mean anybody could check by going to the software with issue, then the software without issue to verify. Also, is anyone who actually got a replacement fixed the issue? Obviously it may fix if on different software but anyone who go replacement and came with same software was it fixed? There are several scenarios here.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] chrisully:
Just got a new one a few days ago and it does the same
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jblack41510:
I am on 7.1.2 N2G47E​ since it was released.

Haven't seen the problem since.

Are you updated? To 7.1.2?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coderxtreme:
I switched from a Nexus 5X to a Pixel 1 XL. The screen does flicker using PWM to lower brightness. It's possible to fix the flickering by setting brightness to 100% and running the app "Screen Filter" to set brightness to around 30%. The top bar and bottom soft buttons are super bright, in addition to the menus.

Is there a better fix that uses a similar technique and affects the entire phone screen with interface? This fix can work in software.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ExcuseTheN00b:
Just woke up and looked at my phone and it was not flickering. It was fully charged to 100% and night mode was still on. I was so happy that it didn't have this issue until I unlocked the screen. Once the screen was unlocked it was flickering extremely bad. I locked the phone again and it didn't do it. The only time my screen flickers is when the phone is unlocked. I am using the charger that came with the phone. I will be calling Google today about it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DrKaotica:
Let us know what you find from them! For me, I would be willing to go through the process if they let me keep my current phone until a new (not refurb) model arrives.

Mine did flicker again this morning at 100%, stopped immediately when I pulled the charger out.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ExcuseTheN00b:
It's so weird because my screen will not flicker when the screen is locked with a code but the moment I unlock the screen it flickers really bad especially at the top of the screen. I am gonna try to call them during my break at work or call them tonight when I get home and will update with what they say.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nikitis:
I have not used the charger at all. I've used the cable, and my car and computers only to charge thus far, and no issues. I'm afraid to use the default charger now after hearing this. I do not have flickering issues. I'm wondering if the Provided charger is frying something?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Nitemare3219:
I haven't tried to exhibit this issue on my device yet, but my guess is that this could be a widespread issue. I wouldn't freak out about it, seriously... I encourage people to keep testing theirs to see if it does it and post here. And report the problem to Google. But I would not jump on the replacement/RMA train until we know if this is a problem on every single phone. I'm not saying this defect is acceptable, but don't go through the hassle of trying RMA after RMA until we know if replacements would even fix the problem yet.

Frying something? Lmao! No.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jblack41510:
It does this with all chargers I use. The provided charger, my car charger, my portable battery charger and also my Nexus 6P charger.

Only flickers at 100% charge. Not all the time either. Random times. Flickers stop soon as I unplug charger.

Like some mentioned about returning it.... It's not that big of a deal to me to want to return it. I'm going to wait a bit for more info on this problem first.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mikeytusa:
I'm having this same problem. It's very noticeable on a white background and like everyone else, it only happens when my phone is plugged in (using the charger that came with it). As soon I unplug it, it's fine. I spoke with Google this morning and they sent me the same Safe Mode email that others have received. If it happens again I am going to try to record it with a different phone.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] l.m.prowse:
I'm having this issue too, however mine is only visible on darker backgrounds, and only if the screen is lower than half brightness, also plugged in at 100% if I unplug and plug back in, it doesn't happen though, so it's got to be something to do with how long it's been charging
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jblack41510:
Had phone in "Safe Mode" just to check..... And it flickers in Safe Mode also
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ExcuseTheN00b:
OK. So just finished up with my phone call to Google Support. 1st thing is that Google has stepped up their support game. The rep I talked to was very polite and helped me out as much as possible. They seemed more helpful this time around compared to when I called them about a problem I had with my Nexus 6p. He walked me thru multiple steps to try to resolve the issue. I did take some notes down from him. The rep stated that he hasn't heard of anyone saying that the phone flickers at 100% and that his supervisor was also unaware of any issues. I mentioned that some people online are having these issues and he said that there is a Pixel forum from Google that people can talk about issues that they have. He said that no one so far has said anything on there about it but then he all of a sudden said he did see someone state that they had an issue with the screen flickering. He mentioned that the person that posted on their forums said that it flickered in low light conditions with the phone charged to 100%. The rep also told me that the person that posted on their forums said that once he went into the notification panel and brightened the screen, that the flickering went away. I am about to charge my phone to 100% and test that out and also test it out with adaptive brightness, ambient display and the night light turned off (I have them turned on right now). The rep said he was going to send me the forum information from Google so that I can go on there and see everything that he mentioned in the conversation. I will update when I receive that email and when I have my phone charged to 100%. The rep also gave me the option to return the phone for another one but I am not doing that right now because I am pretty sure that if I received another one that it would do the same thing.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DanJRWalsh:
I'm supposed to be receiving a replacement by Thursday or Friday so I'll let you guys know if the issue persists on the new device. If it doesn't, then we know this is not a wide-spread issue (which may be the case because not many people have reported it) and thus you should all get a RMA.

If it is, then Google is going to have an interesting problem on their hand once some tech news sites find out.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mazorcajones:
Here's some more thought on my previous speculation, I'm a computer engineer with some knowledge in electronics, but not an expert. The battery being at 100? means that the battery is not charging and the phone is likely running on power received from the charger, which is susceptible to noise from the AC power line which, like the screen, is running at 60Hz. I don't think our phones are defective per se, just sensitive to any irregularities in the power they are receiving. I ran this idea by my manager at work who is am electrical engineer and he agreed it seems likely.

Out of curiosity, is anyone have this issue while charging the device from an external battery? The direct current from these might provide a very cleanly regulated voltage that wouldn't cause the flickering if I'm correct.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DanJRWalsh:
I believe a few people have reported the issue persists no matter what charging device they used (battery pack, car charger, included charger, etc).
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
Can anyone take a video and post?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jblack41510:
Video I took from my Nexus 6 of the Pixel XL flicker.

Screen was also in night mode if it seem a bit dark. It's real noticeable on the white Google page but not very noticeable on the ada app...but it's there

[youtube]sZuMbCJl7No[/youtube]

I had Adaptive Brightness on. When I took that off the flickering also stopped. Maybe it has something to do with the Adaptive Brightness
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ChaosMinionX:
Confirmed - Pixel XL 128GB, 100% charge, brightness set to lowest value, and with a white/lighter image it flickers - I have tested with stock charger and it does this, however I have not observed the same behavior with my Nexus 6 OEM charger, or my computers USB-C port.

EDIT - Flicker is not happening on stock charger now either, wonder what the issue could be?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Funkym0nkey:
It is intermittent for me as well. Buy it does happen on any charger I use. Just when I think it's not happening, leave phone alone for few minutes, unlock it, and there it is again.

Happened with stock charger, mi power back, aukey qc 3.0 charger, aukey qc 2 charger, Samsung adaptive fast charger and standard don't 2A charger.

And I know at least one of my friends who got the device yesterday experiencing the same yesterday night.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ChaosMinionX:
Actually it came back, nexus6 charger this time, only charger I haven't had it happen with is my computer's USB type c port. Very strange, I wonder what will become of this, hopefully it is a software issue, and not hardware.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
So you guys have any screen protectors installed?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ChaosMinionX:
Completely off topic, please don't derail this thread.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] SteveyJack:
Noticed it last night while copying everything over and connected to the USB-C on my laptop. Stopped as soon as I unplugged it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jadefreya:
@southernstyle

[MENTION=793714]southernstyle[/MENTION] - doing a system update will help you fix the issue

---------- Post added at 10:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:02 AM ----------

@steveyjack go to settings>about phone>system updates

if it is available, then update it. after restarting your Pixel XL then you are good to go!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] SteveyJack:
It's up to date.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ExcuseTheN00b:
After I charged my phone to 100% with night light and adaptive brightness turned off and the brightness turned up it did not flicker at all. So I used the phone and plugged it back up when going to bed with only adaptive brightness turned off and woke up and it was not flickering. Same charger and same 6 hours on the charger thru the night. The brightness was turned down from when I tested before. I'm not sure what is going on because 1 day it flickers and the next it doesn't. Like I mentioned before that it only flickered when the screen was unlocked. If it starts doing it again I will be returning it for a replacement.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
I was asking because one person thought it might be because of the adaptive brightness. He said when he turned it off that the flickering would stop. I was thinking that maybe the screen protector might be messing up the sensor.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jblack41510:
I have a tempered glass protector on mine. The sensor below the ear speaker is cut out.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ExcuseTheN00b:
No tempered glass on mine
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Funkym0nkey:
This has nothing to do with the tempered glass or any screen protector.

The people who have this issue, you will notice the flickering increases when you touch the screen and reduces if you place the phone on any surface and dont touch it(flickering will still be there but less.) This has something to do with how the phone handles trickle charging when it reaches 100% and the electrical interference caused by it.

I know its not a big deal for some, but this cannot be good for the screen in long run if you are like me who likes to ready stuff, browse and watch some videos in bed when the phone is connected to charger.

Increasing brightness in the dark causes eye strain not to mention the actual long term damage it might be causing to pixels.

I have asked for replacement from the retailer here which has 10 day return policy. Hopefully the return is approved and I get the unit without an issue.

IF issue persists, I will be asking for refund. Cant live with a $1000+ (local price for 128gb XL) device with such issue.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DanJRWalsh:
So, I received my replacement ahead of schedule today and so far I have not been able to reproduce the flicker on the new device. Not once. Seems like the issue might only be affecting a small number of handsets. But I'll keep testing and let you guys know if the issue appears on the new handset too.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jjayzx:
I just called Verizon to replace my phone and guy told me I needed to pay $52 but he would credit me back. That sounds odd to me.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DanJRWalsh:
After many hours, I still have not been able to reproduce the flicker even once on the new handset. I'm going to say this is definitely not a widespread issue and only a small number of units have been affected. Those who have experienced the flickering, I'd recommend RMA'ing.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CollinFX45:
Awesome. Sorry if I missed it but did you get the replacement from Google or Verizon? I wonder if I can even get a replacement from Google if I bought it from Verizon. Time to use the chat support on my phone :)

-Collin-
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jjayzx:
Not gonna work, they know what phone you have. They just tell you to go to Verizon.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DanJRWalsh:
I got mine via Google but I also bought it on the Google Store. They'll probably tell you to go to Verizon.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CollinFX45:
Worse, they told me to go reboot in safemode and then "call" back. Ha!