Google has supposedly fixed the Pixel 9 green line, as per the Issue Tracker

A flicker of hope (pun intended) recently emerged from the Google Issue Tracker hinting at a possible software fix for the dreaded green line plaguing some Pixel 9 devices. But before you start celebrating with confetti cannons, let’s unpack this mystery with a detective’s eye.

For those unfamiliar with the green line saga, it’s a common smartphone gremlin that manifests as a pesky, well, green line running down your precious display. It’s a sight that can make even the most patient break out in a cold sweat. From Nothing to Samsung, Motorola to OnePlus, and even Google, the dreaded green line on smartphone screens has become an unwelcome guest in many a gadget lover’s life.

Now, various brands have a history of handling the green line issue with varying degrees of heroics. Brands like OnePlus have stepped up, offering free screen replacements even for out-of-warranty devices. Samsung, too, joined the party, albeit with some hiccups and deadlines. Remember the Pixel 8 debacle? They swooped in like a digital knight, offering free screen replacements for affected devices. This time around, things might be a little different.

This week, a bug report surfaced on the Google Issue Tracker, describing a green line on a mysterious Pixel device codenamed “komodo” (yes, the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s codename). This digital distress call was swiftly escalated and marked as “Fixed” with a cryptic message: “The issue has been fixed and watch out for future releases.”

Intriguing, right? But here’s the plot twist: Google just released its January update for Pixel devices, and it included a fix for “flashing lines on screen in certain conditions.” This fix applies to the Pixel 9 lineup – the 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and even the 9 Pro Fold.

So, here’s where things get a little Sherlock Holmes-y. Could the “fixed” green line in the Issue Tracker be specific to the Pixel 9 series? It’s a strong possibility. However, the update changelog doesn’t explicitly mention the green line, leaving us with more questions than answers.

Is Google rolling out a stealthy software fix for the green line? Or is the “flashing lines” fix a separate issue altogether? We’re reaching out to Google for answers, and we’ll keep you posted as soon as the plot thickens.

In the meantime, Pixel 9 users, keep an eye out for the January update. If that green line disappears, it’ll be a cause for celebration indeed. And if not, well, let’s hope Google offers a similarly heroic solution like the Pixel 8 free replacements. Stay tuned, folks! This green line mystery is far from over.