My flashlight lens melted some Pixel 10 Pro users are reporting serious issues with the flashlight feature

Date:
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:20:23 +0000

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Some Pixel 10 Pro users claim their phone's flashlight has burnt or melted after being left on too long.

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Some Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL owners claim their flashlight has
caused damage to their phones This appears to happen when the flashlight is left on for too long So far, there are only a few reports You probably
assumed that your Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL 's flashlight was a harmless feature a secondary use for the LED camera flash that allows you to light up dark rooms. But it seems leaving it on too long could cause real problems.

According to various Reddit threads spotted by Android Police , some users
are finding that the flashlight module on their phone has burned or melted after extended use, with other users saying that marks have been left on the module, or simply that it has gotten worryingly hot.

You can see one of the more dramatic examples of this in the image below, shared by Reddit user Public-Sun-6034 . Article continues below You may like Google Pixel 10 users report broken Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 10: which should you buy? The best Pixel phones 2026: I've tested the Pixel 10 through the Pixel 10 Pro Fold - here's my ranking and tips on which Pixel to buy (Image credit: Public-Sun-6034) This is a concerning issue,
since it affects not just the flashlight function but the cameras flash, as its the same module. A rare occurrence However, its unclear how widespread this problem actually is. So far, only a fairly small number of users seem to be reporting issues, and as Android Police points out, some of these reports may be incorrect, as the LED emitter in the module makes a small dot visible on the glass, which some users may mistake for damage.

Still, based on the image shared above, it seems at least a few users are experiencing genuine issues, so our advice would be not to leave the flashlight on for more than a few minutes, just to be on the safe side.

And while its so far only Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL owners that are reporting this issue, wed suggest applying the same advice to other Pixel models and perhaps other handset brands too. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Today's best Google Pixel deals Contract
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