Pixel 6-9 add gadget temperature with Troubleshooting replace

Following an replace to the Pixel Troubleshooting app/service, the Pixel 6-9 can natively present “Device temperature.”

Go to Settings app > Battery > Battery diagnostics (on the backside) > Phone may be very heat. Previously, this web page may simply be aware how “All settings are optimized.”

Now, you get a Pixel temperature readout that updates in real-time. There are 4 color-coded “Labels”: Cold, Normal, Warm, and Elevated.

The following “descriptions”/messages are attainable:

• “Your telephone’s estimated temperature is decrease than regular. It might shut down abruptly.”
• “This estimated temperature is typical with regular telephone use.”
• “Your telephone is barely heat, however that is regular throughout use. To forestall additional temperature will increase, display brightness and community speeds could also be lowered.”
• “Your telephone is barely heat, however that is regular throughout use. To forestall additional temperature will increase, charging is paused, and display brightness and community speeds could also be lowered.”
• “Your telephone’s estimated temperature is greater than regular. Your telephone will attempt to calm down by briefly limiting efficiency and pausing sure options.”

Google explains how “Device temperature is estimated primarily based on a number of inner sensors.” You may also see ideas like:

• “To calm down your telephone, present airflow to your telephone if attainable”
• “Use solely instances or covers made in your particular telephone”
• “To assist cool your telephone, shut apps that use loads of energy like video games or video streaming. You can reopen them later.”
• “Protect your telephone by placing it in an interior pocket near your physique, or utilizing an insulated case”
• “Let your telephone relaxation and heat up for a couple of minutes earlier than doing demanding duties like gaming or video calls. This helps maintain it secure from injury.”

Another method to entry this web page is by looking out “Device temperature” within the Settings app. Pixel Troubleshooting was launched final yr.

Update: Live temperature is accessible with model 1.0.693922709 of the Pixel Troubleshooting app on the Pixel 6, 7, 8, and 9 collection. (It doesn’t look to be out there on the Tablet.) We’re seeing it on a Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8a and 9 Pro operating the secure Android 15 November launch or later.

This replace is rolling out through the Play Store, however will not be but broadly out there. (You might need to go to the itemizing straight.)

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