Just close your eyes 5head

you probably have face/iris unlock enabled, I dont have that phone specifically, but some phones will use the screen to make sure there is enough light for the sensor to work

EDIT: I thin it might just be face unlock

I have a Pixel 7 and mine does the same flash bang thing on fingerprint. I just figured it was to "see" the fingerprint better. I only notice it when it's really dark.

Hilarious way to describe it. I knew right away what you were talking about.

Better than being fingerbanged by your flashprint sensor

5head?

I've got a Pixel 7 Pro and this doesn't happen with mine so it's possibly a defect with yours. No idea how that could happen, though as it sounds more like a software issue

This could be a possible issue with your screen but it's most likely an issue with the Finger Print Sensor (FPS) Software. With Pixel 6 and up the FPS software works in conjunction with the LCD (Since it's on the screen). You should take it to an authorized Google repair center (for example a uBreakifix) and the issue will likely still be covered under the manufacturer's warranty(free of charge). There's a specific program that Google gives these repair centers to reinstall the FPS software on it each time they do an LCD swap. I'm sure that they would be willing to reinstall the software on your Pixel without going through the process of switching the LCD to see if it fixes your issue. Shouldn't take more than 20 mins but it could be longer if they're backed up on same-day repairs. Source: I had to do this a many times for the Pixel 6. And I vaguely remember a customer with a similar issue on the 6 pro.

P.S. Before doing this you could try a factory reset on your phone to see if it fixes the issue. Or start Android in safe mode to rule out any 3rd party software that could be causing the issue. (Though I doubt it, I have a feeling the issue will persist).

I am not an expert, but that kinda sounds similar to my old phone when the screen connector broke. It went greenish white and really bright. I dropped mine though.

On Lemmy, You can embed a video like this:

![](https://i.imgur.com/2AIXZ3w.mp4)

Which looks like:

Had exact same issue on my Vivo X70 Pro+. And the cause was something I doubt will be there on a Pixel. My device has an option to always show fingerprint icon, or show only when screen is lit up.

Always showing the icon flashbanged me with light as well. You might try this if that option exists for you.

If it doesn't, then turn off AOD.