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Use this app to boost the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL displays’ colors

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Ricky 25 October 2017

Android Google

A new app called Oreo Colorizer may be installed on either the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL to force the display to render more vivid colors. Currently, the display is tuned to show sRGB despite its ability to produce wide-gamut colors in the DCI-P3 color range, this range of colors would be brought out when an app demanded it.

Many aren't satisfied with the current rendition of colors on the Pixel 2 XL, saying that they look muted in comparison to other leading smartphones.

Oreo Colorizer works by using a system overlay that re-renders more vivid colors right on top of the ones that normally are displayed. The app comes with two modes: Standard and Performance. Standard mode only overlays on parts of the screen that are updated while Performance mode constantly updates all colors that are being produced.

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The difference is slightly noticeable in these photos.

Standard mode may not work well for playing games or viewing videos, this is where you’d use Performance mode.

Oreo Colorizer is not available on the Play Store, so you must download and install the APK from APKMirror. We remind you that there’s always a risk when installing apps from “Unknown sources”, which you’ll be required to enable if you haven’t done so already.

APKMirror link

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Reader comments

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  • Kristo Radion
  • P@S
  • 03 Nov 2017

no no no.. don't use this kind of overlay. it sucks battery a lot. also, overlay is ruining the overall smoothness. come on Google. at least you make a kernel level color controller, like super vivid mode in Sony. or XDA made color control KCAL. I've...

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  • gollygeewillikers
  • k0T
  • 27 Oct 2017

The Pixel XL 2 screen is a lost cause. I think we all (especially Google) wanted an alternative supplier to OLED screens, but LG didn't bring a product on par with Samsung. Google will push out a software update to add more saturation to the Pixel 2'...

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  • AnonD-664456
  • DFk
  • 26 Oct 2017

I'm using pixel first generation and I have same problem after one year I will use it one year and the I will cancel to other phone

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