Google Pixel users can now check the temperature of their Pixel phones without the need for third-party applications. Google has updated its Pixel Troubleshooting app to add live device temperature reading into its list.
Details of New Feature
This handy feature is arriving with an update to the Pixel Troubleshooting app, version 1.0.693922709. Although the update is not yet live on the Google Play Store, sideloading has allowed users to get the newest version. Once installed, the device temperature option shows up under Settings > Battery > Battery diagnostics > Phone is very warm.
This feature has been supported on the Pixel 6 and later, except for the Pixel Tablet. Sources have also confirmed that the feature works on the Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Addressing a Longstanding Gap
Until now, Google Pixel devices have been criticized for their inability to allow users to monitor the temperatures of their device. Native-level solutions fill in this gap of ease in keeping track of phone performance more easily. The feature is pretty significant for Pixel users since these phones have traditionally been associated with running quite hot.
Pixel 9 Series Insights
This feature has arrived with various reports of the thermal performance of the Pixel 9 series. While testing showed the Pixel 9 models still run hotter than their predecessors, the Pixel 9 Pro XL did exhibit better stability during stress tests. Improvement in stress testing shows promise that Google is on its path towards working on managing heat generation by its devices.
Future Expectations
The addition of live temperature readings is a step forward for Pixel users that emphasize transparency and control over their devices. In the future, one can hope that new models, such as the rumored Pixel 10 series, will further improve upon thermal management and decrease the frequency of having to check on temperatures.
This update not only improves the overall usability of the Pixel but shows Google is keen on listening to complaints and working to improve performance across devices.
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