Pixel owners frustrated by their phone’s weak flashlight intensity can soon breathe a sigh of relief. A recent discovery in the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 hints at Google’s plans to roll out a much-anticipated update, enabling flashlight brightness adjustments via a Quick Settings tile.
This feature, likely set to debut officially in September’s Quarterly Platform Release, introduces a user-friendly slider that lets users precisely control flashlight brightness, accompanied by a helpful percentage indicator.
Although Android manufacturers like Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and even Apple have long provided adjustable flashlight brightness, Pixel phones have lagged behind, defaulting to a modest 50% intensity
. Prominent leaker Nail Sadykov showcased early glimpses of the interface on Telegram, demonstrating a clear slider labeled “Flashlight Strength”. Users simply swipe right to enhance brightness and left to dim the flashlight.
If you’re eager to boost your Pixel flashlight right now, there’s a clever workaround. Simply install Google’s Magnifying app from the Play Store, launch it, tap the flashlight icon at the lower-right corner, and slide upward to instantly achieve 100% brightness. Enjoy a significantly brighter torch immediately-no waiting required!