Pixel 6 users reporting camera flickering issue after March update

Pixel 6 users are running into a frustrating problem with their cameras following the March 2025 software update. Reports have been popping up about a flickering issue that shows up especially under artificial lighting, like LED or fluorescent bulbs. The trouble doesn’t stop there — many are also noticing a change in the camera’s antibanding settings, which is making photos and videos taken indoors pretty much unusable.

The issue kicked off right after the March 2025 update rolled out. It’s not just the default camera app that’s affected either. Users are seeing the same flickering across apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, and even during video calls. One user shared their experience, saying, “I do have the same issue. But under some lights only. I think this issue is related to the frequency of the light source. But it didn’t happen before the update.” Another user added, “Issue is not camera app. We are facing this issue in all camera apps, camera in Facebook, WhatsApp as well. It is after the March 25 update.”

Here’s a video someone shared on Reddit which highlights the issue:

The main thread on Google’s support forums has over a hundred people claiming that they too are facing the same problem.

People have tried all sorts of fixes — restarting their phones, clearing the camera app’s data, messing with settings — but nothing seems to work. The problem has sparked a lot of chatter online, with posts flooding the Google Support Community and Reddit. Most of the complaints are coming from Pixel 6 owners running Android 15, often with the build number BP1A.250305.019.

So, what’s causing this mess? Some users think it’s tied to the camera’s frame rate not lining up with the frequency of artificial lights. These lights, like LEDs, flicker at rates such as 50Hz or 60Hz, depending on where you are. If the camera can’t sync up, you get that annoying flicker effect in your shots.

For now, Pixel 6 users are crossing their fingers for a fix in the next update. The camera’s a big deal for a lot of folks, especially indoors, and this glitch is throwing a wrench in things. Some have tried tweaking exposure settings or switching apps as a temporary workaround, but those tricks aren’t cutting it for everyone. Hopefully, Google’s got a solution up their sleeve soon.