The latest iteration of Android has bought in a slew of bugs and issues, with the Pixel 6 series being the most affected one. From excessive battery drainage to device overheating, wireless charging not working, and screen freezes, the list goes on. And you could now add another member to this family. As of now, numerous users have voiced their concern that the Facebook Reels are showing weird color effects on their Pixel 6/Pro running Android 13.
Green, Red, and Purple color hues are clearly visible in the videos. The reels appear normal when viewed in the feeds, however, when you open them, then they are affected by this color glitch. What is more concerning to note is the fact that this issue was present in the beta version of Android 13 as well. So the existence of a bug for such a long period of time is definitely going to raise a few eyebrows. All this begs an important question- is there a fix? Let’s check it out.
Facebook Reels weird color effects on Pixel 6/Pro Android 13
As of now, the only workaround that seems to be spelling out success for the users involves downgrading the app to its earlier version. So let’s put this tweak to the test and check out the results.
- To begin with, head over to Settings > Apps > See All Apps.
- Then select Facebook from the list and tap on Uninstall > OK.
- After that, go to a third-party site and download an older version of Facebook.
- Now install using that APK but do not launch the app.
- Rather, go to Settings > Apps > See All Apps > Facebook.
- Then scroll to the end and tap on App Details. You will be taken to Play Store.
- Now tap on the overflow icon situated at the top right and uncheck Enable Auto Update.
- You may now launch the app, sign in to your account and you may now enjoy the reels without any color glitches!
Now check if it fixes the issue of Facebook Reels showing weird color effects on your Pixel 6/Pro running Android 13. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are aware of this issue, but they haven’t given out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when that happens, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
