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C. Scott Brown \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
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Google launched the Pixel 10<\/a> the other day, and as usual, the new phones come with a host of smaller features that weren\u2019t highlighted during the launch event. One notable addition is the ability to show your lock screen wallpaper on the always-on display (AOD). While this feature isn\u2019t entirely new to the Pixel lineup \u2014 the Pixel 3 briefly had a version of it \u2014 it now returns with a significant upgrade. On the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, the AOD can now display the full wallpaper, rather than just a small portion.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/strong><\/p>\n This feature\u2019s arrival isn\u2019t a surprise, as we first discovered it in an Android 16<\/a> beta back in late May. At the time, however, it wasn\u2019t fully functional on any of our test devices. In our initial hands-on with this \u201cAmbient AOD\u201d feature<\/a>, we observed periodic screen flickering on existing Pixel models. This led us to theorize that the feature was intended for new hardware with upgraded displays \u2014 a theory confirmed by its availability on the Pixel 10 Pro.<\/p>\n To show your Pixel 10 Pro\u2019s wallpaper on the AOD, go to Settings > Display > Always-on display<\/strong> and toggle \u201cShow lock screen wallpaper<\/strong>,\u201d as shown below:<\/p>\n Then, press the power button to turn off the display, and you should see your wallpaper on the AOD. It will appear blurred and dimmed to conserve power, reduce distractions, and keep other AOD information visible. This adds a delightful bit of personalization that feels right in line with Google\u2019s new Material 3 Expressive<\/a> design, which places a heavy emphasis on blur and personalization.<\/p>\n We\u2019re not entirely sure why this feature is only available on the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL, but it could be due to the two devices supporting LTPO. The base Pixel 10 does not support LTPO and thus can only switch between 60 and 120Hz refresh rates, versus the more adaptive refresh rates available on the Pro models. If this is the reason, then it\u2019s reasonable to assume the feature might come to other Pixels with LTPO, but we\u2019ll have to wait and see.<\/p>\n Regardless, multiple non-Pixel devices have had this feature for a while, so it\u2019s still good to see Google finally catch up.<\/p>\n![\"Google](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Pixel-Always-on-Display-Wallpaper-Setting.jpg\"\/ "\\"Google")
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