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Google's Dark Mode Scheduling Bug Persists in Android 16, Fix Delayed Until Next Pixel Drop

by VARINDIA 2025-06-16

Despite enhancements like better security, contact tools, and navigation, the dark mode issue—affecting the ability to auto-switch between light and dark themes—is still pending a fix.

As Google battles massive global service disruptions—with recent Google Cloud outages affecting thousands worldwide—it also continues to frustrate users with unresolved software bugs in its latest Android release. A dark mode scheduling bug, introduced in March 2025, remains unaddressed even after the rollout of Android 16 and the latest Pixel Drop update.

The issue affects Pixel smartphone users' ability to automatically toggle between light and dark themes based on a scheduled time or sunset/sunrise setting. While Android 16 brings enhanced security, new contact management features, and improved navigation tools, the dark mode bug persists, hampering user experience.

Despite growing complaints from the Android community, Google has confirmed that the fix for the dark mode scheduling issue won’t arrive until a future Pixel Drop, now expected around September 2025. This extended delay is adding to user frustration, especially as dark mode has become a critical feature for battery conservation and eye comfort.

The timing of this bug is particularly poor for Google, which is also contending with a widespread Google Cloud outage. The June 2025 internet disruption has impacted access to major services like Bigtable, Vertex AI, and Cloud IAM, raising concerns over the company’s ability to manage reliability across both hardware and software ecosystems.

With growing pressure to address both infrastructure stability and usability bugs, Google’s delayed response to the dark mode scheduling issue signals broader concerns about product quality assurance. As Android and Pixel users await the September fix, Google’s credibility is being tested amid the backdrop of global service disruptions and mounting user dissatisfaction.

Until then, Pixel users are left to manually switch display modes—an inconvenience that feels out of place in a product ecosystem that promises intelligent automation and seamless user experience.

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