Adaptive brightness should automatically adjust your screen’s brightness depending on your surroundings. On the Tecno Pova Slim 5G, this feature makes it easier to see in sunlight while keeping brightness low indoors to save battery.
If adaptive brightness isn’t working, you may find your screen stuck too bright or too dim. Thankfully, there are several simple ways to fix it.
Why Adaptive Brightness Is Not Adjusting on Tecno Pova Slim 5G
- The adaptive brightness feature is turned off in settings.
- The phone’s light sensor is dirty, blocked, or malfunctioning.
- Battery saver mode is limiting display performance.
- A recent software glitch or outdated firmware is causing the issue.
- The adaptive brightness feature has not learned your usage patterns yet.
Enable Adaptive Brightness.
If adaptive brightness is off, your screen will stay at the same brightness until you adjust it manually. Turning it on ensures the phone can automatically respond to light conditions.
- Open Settings, and then tap Display & Brightness.
- Tap Adaptive brightness, and then toggle the switch on.
Clean the Light Sensor Area.
Your phone’s brightness sensor is located near the front-facing camera. If it is blocked by dirt, dust, or a screen protector, the feature may not work.
Gently wipe the top of your screen with a clean, dry cloth. Make sure there are no smudges or stickers covering the sensor.
Turn Off Battery Saver.
Battery saver restricts background features to extend usage time. On some phones, it can interfere with adaptive brightness adjustments.
- Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
- Tap Battery Saver, and then toggle the switch off.
Update Your Phone’s Software.
Bugs in the system software can sometimes affect display features. Keeping your device up to date helps improve stability.
- Open Settings, and then tap System.
- Tap Software Update, and then tap Check for updates.
Reset Display Settings.
If none of the above works, resetting display preferences can solve configuration issues without deleting personal files.
- Open Settings, and then tap System.
- Tap Reset options, and then tap Reset app preferences.
Adaptive brightness should now start working again on your Tecno Pova Slim 5G. If it still fails, it may be a hardware issue with the sensor, and you should visit a Tecno service center.
FAQs
Why does adaptive brightness take time to adjust on my Tecno Pova Slim 5G?
The feature learns your usage patterns over time. At first, it may not be accurate, but after a few days it becomes more responsive.
Does adaptive brightness affect battery life?
Yes. It helps conserve battery by keeping brightness low when it is not needed, instead of running the display at maximum all the time.
Can a screen protector affect adaptive brightness?
Yes. Thick or poorly designed protectors can block the light sensor. If adaptive brightness stops working after applying one, try removing it or using a thinner protector.
