The Pixel Fold's cover screen is shutting off, but there's an easy fix
Some users of the Google Pixel Fold are experiencing issues with the cover screen, which has stopped functioning entirely. While the inner display remains operational, the malfunction renders the device less user-friendly. Fortunately, a workaround exists that allows users to restore functionality to the cover screen temporarily.
- ▪The Pixel Fold's cover screen has been reported to stop working completely for some users.
- ▪The inner display continues to function, but the issue limits the usability of the device.
- ▪A workaround involving an app from Github has been discovered to temporarily restore the cover screen's functionality.
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