Google to Fix Android 16 Dark Mode Bug in Next Pixel Update
▼ Summary
– Google released Android 16 and Pixel Drop features, enhancing security, contact features, and button navigation for Pixel phones.
– Some anticipated features, like desktop windowing and Material 3 Expressive, are delayed and will arrive in future updates.
– A bug introduced in March broke the system dark mode schedule, and Google has not fixed it in the Android 16 update.
– The dark mode scheduling feature, introduced in Android 10, allows automatic switching between light and dark themes based on time or sunrise/sunset.
– Currently, manually toggling dark mode disables scheduling, requiring users to reset their schedule to restore functionality.
Google has confirmed an upcoming fix for the persistent dark mode scheduling bug affecting Pixel devices running Android 16. While the latest update introduced several enhancements, including security improvements and new contact features, the dark mode issue remains unresolved since its appearance in March.
The system-wide dark theme, introduced in Android 10, provides a more comfortable viewing experience in low-light conditions. Over time, Google refined the feature, adding scheduling options that automatically switch between light and dark modes based on time or sunrise/sunset. Unfortunately, the March update disrupted this functionality, manually toggling dark mode now disables scheduling entirely.
Users currently face an inconvenient workaround: resetting the schedule and avoiding manual adjustments to maintain automatic transitions. Initially dismissed as expected behavior, Google later acknowledged the problem after further user reports. The company has now confirmed a patch is in development, though no specific timeline has been provided.
While waiting for the fix, Pixel owners can still enjoy other Android 16 improvements, such as refined navigation controls and upcoming features like desktop windowing. For those who rely on dark mode scheduling, staying patient—or sticking to manual adjustments, remains the only option for now.
(Source: Ars Technica)
