Some Pixel 9 Pro users spot black line in zoomed photos

Some Pixel 9 Pro users have been snapping, zooming, and — unexpectedly — spotting a mysterious black line streaking across their otherwise picture-perfect moments. This glitch appears consistently in photos when zoomed in slightly, with reports dating back months. While this might be a minor annoyance, others are finding it hard to ignore, especially when that black line lands right where they want to focus.

The issue seems to have exploded after a recent software update, with some pointing fingers at Google’s latest tweaks. Interestingly, the line isn’t a permanent part of the photos. It appears during viewing, particularly in Google Photos, and vanishes when the image is uploaded or viewed elsewhere. The glitch predominantly affects photos taken with the main camera, and some users report it disappears when their screen resolution is set to the highest setting. Portrait photos remain blissfully unaffected, adding to the mystery.

Though most complaints come from Pixel 9 Pro users, dotted reports suggest this isn’t a brand-new phenomenon. Similar issues have haunted older Pixel models like the Pixel 8 Pro, with Reddit threads and forums chronicling eerily similar black-line troubles. Even the Pixel 7 Pro wasn’t spared, though the specifics varied slightly.

So, what’s a Pixel owner to do? Expert advice from community pros and Reddit’s Pixel Community suggests a few quick fixes: clear your camera app’s cache, delete memory, or reboot your device in safe mode. If all else fails, submitting a feedback report with system logs is the way to go. Some users swear by clearing their camera app’s data, but results are mixed.

While Google hasn’t publicly acknowledged the issue yet, Pixel 9 Pro users are left hoping for a swift fix in an upcoming update. Until then, photographers might have to embrace this unintentional signature or stick to unzoomed frames.

Pixel users are also dealing with other issues such as transparent icons and widgets and broken Android Auto audio, but these should be addressed soon. Hopefully, the black line in zoomed photos too.