Tech Desk 
Jul 30, 2024
In an era where every other tech giant is exerting its full zest and zeal to outdo competitors, it's an arduous feat to develop something out of a rival's grasp. Something exclusive.
Let's bring to this bout flickering brightness which some users find irritating as different types of users are accustomed to a variety of brightness controls.
As the Pixel 8 series uses a low pulse-wave modulation (PWM) rate, those sensitive to flickering screens would wish to change it at any cost, and luckily the Pixel 8 Pro has a feature that considerably reduces the PWM rate.
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As reported by Android Authority, a new mod on the Pixel 8 Pro enables users to scale up the Pixel 8 Pro’s PWM rate from 240Hz to 4,800Hz.
This will also take a toll on smartphone users complaining about headaches, eye strain, and nausea when committing to a longer viewing session on a screen with a lower WM rate, but only if they get themselves a Pixel 8 Pro.
Although it's an accomplishment that should be taken into account when reflecting on the Google Pixel phone's greatness, still Google is far beyond in the landscape of hardware workarounds to subside users' screen-centric woes.
The HONOR Magic 6 Pro offers 4,320Hz PWM dimming, the OnePlus 12 has 2,160Hz PWM dimming, and the Galaxy S24 series entails a 480Hz rate that is low but still higher than the Pixel 8 range.
How to install Pixel 8 Pro mod
Installing the Pixel 8 Pro mod isn't everyone's cup of tea, as Pixel users need to root their phones to install the Pixel 8 Pro's new mod. Below is the step-by-step guide to do so:
- Root your phone
- Flash Sultan Kernel
- Flash the custom boot image
- Use ADB commands to enter the desired PWM rate
The last step needs to be repeated every time you reboot the device.
