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Some Pixel 10 Pro owners on Reddit say their flashlight has caused burn-like damage to the lens.
\nOther reports describe the flashlight getting unusually hot, though it\u2019s not clear if this is a hardware issue at this stage.
\nWhile some examples appear genuine, other users may be mistaking the normal LED appearance for a burn.<\/p>\n
Your phone\u2019s flashlight<\/a> is one of those features you probably don\u2019t give much thought to. It\u2019s just there when you need it, perhaps if the power goes out or you\u2019re heading out on a camping trip. But some Pixel 10 Pro owners are now raising concerns about what can happen when it\u2019s left on for a prolonged period, with a handful of users claiming it\u2019s caused visible damage to the lens.<\/p>\n While there are enough reports to suggest that the Pixel 10 Pro flashlight\u2019s heat is causing the damage, nothing has been confirmed. In at least one case, the user said the flashlight had been left on in a pocket, which could trap heat and raise temperatures above usual levels. But in many reports, the usage conditions aren\u2019t fully explained, making it difficult to determine whether the issue is hardware-related or something else entirely.<\/p>\n The way the flashlight is designed has added to the confusion in some of these Reddit threads. Many Pixel owners have noticed a small orange or yellow dot in the center of the lens and assumed it\u2019s a burn mark. In reality, that\u2019s usually just the LED emitter beneath the diffuser, and it\u2019s visible even on brand-new devices. Darker or more irregular marks mentioned in some posts might well be genuine damage, but not every report describes the same thing.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also worth noting that Google recently added adjustable flashlight brightness to Pixel phones with Android 16 QPR3<\/a>, allowing you to increase the light\u2019s intensity beyond its default level. There\u2019s no evidence linking that change to these reports, but it could be a contributing factor in some cases.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n![\"Google](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Google-Pixel-10-Pro-XL-Flashlight-Burn-Hole-Reddit.jpg\"\/ "\\"Google")
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