A video has been discovered that “breaks” Google Pixel smartphones
February 27, 2023
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There is at least one YouTube video that causes Google smartphones to overheat and reboot. Initially, the information was shared by a user of the Reddit forum with
There is at least one YouTube video that causes Google smartphones to overheat and reboot. Initially, the information was shared by a user of the Reddit forum with a Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphone. In the comments, other users confirmed that the issue also occurs on previous Google Pixel models.
Phone reboots while watching a video via YouTube app. Possibly the reboot is related to incorrect rendering of HDR content.
The clip was released about two years ago.
In the comments, users also noted that phones may reboot while opening YouTube, opening certain programs, or reading an article in the browser. Most of the problems are found on phones equipped with platforms developed by Google: Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6A, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Google has yet to comment on the situation.
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