Auto Dimming vs Screen Faults: How to Tell the Difference
Auto Dimming vs Screen Faults: How to Tell the Difference While walking through central London, I noticed my phone screen suddenly dimmed while checking notifications. At first, I thought it was a hardware fault, but it turned out to be auto-dimming at work. After testing devices for AvNexo and talking with UK users from Manchester to Edinburgh, I realised distinguishing between automatic dimming and actual screen faults is crucial to avoid unnecessary panic or costly repairs. What Is Auto Dimming? Auto-dimming, also called adaptive or dynamic brightness, is a feature built into most modern smartphones: The phone adjusts screen brightness based on ambient light detected by the sensor It helps conserve battery and reduce eye strain Common in Android devices (Samsung, Google Pixel) and iPhones UK users often encounter auto-dimming when moving between bright sunlight and shaded areas, noticing temporary dimness that resolves automatically. Signs It’s Auto Dimming ...