Why is Google Chrome Flickering on My Android Device?

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I’ve been having this frustrating issue with my Google Chrome browser on my Android phone where the screen keeps flickering. It’s not just annoying, but it’s also making it hard to use the browser effectively. I’ve tried a few things like restarting my phone and clearing the cache, but it hasn’t helped.

Possible Causes

From what I’ve gathered, this flickering issue could be due to a few different reasons:

  • Software Glitch: Sometimes apps can behave strangely due to temporary bugs.
  • Compatibility Issues: If your Android version or Chrome app isn’t up to date, it might cause compatibility issues.
  • Display Settings: Some settings on the phone itself could affect how apps are displayed.

Steps I’ve Tried

  1. Restarting the Phone: A simple restart sometimes fixes the issue, but it didn’t work here.
  2. Clearing Cache and Data for Chrome: I went into the settings and cleared the cache, but the flickering persists.
  3. Updating Chrome: I checked the Play Store and ensured that Chrome is the latest version.
  4. Reinstalling Chrome: I’ve also tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app but saw no improvement.

Seeking Advice

Does anyone else have experience with this kind of issue? What steps could I take next to resolve this? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Additional Information

  • Android Version: I’m running Android 10.
  • Device Model: Samsung Galaxy S10.
  • Chrome Version: 94.0.4606.71.

Looking forward to any suggestions!

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I’ve noticed that flickering in Chrome often happens due to hardware acceleration settings. Try disabling it in the Chrome settings and see if that helps.

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That’s interesting! How does hardware acceleration specifically cause flickering?

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Incompatible graphics drivers can also be a major culprit. Make sure your device’s software is up to date!

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I had a similar issue and updating my graphics drivers fixed the flickering completely. It’s worth a shot!

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So, like, do you guys think it could be specific web content that triggers this flicker? I noticed it on certain sites.

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Definitely! Some websites with heavy animations or video elements can cause rendering problems in Chrome, leading to flickering.

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Exactly! It might be the browser struggling to handle certain dynamic content, particularly if your device specs are on the lower side.

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That’s good to know! So, if flickering happens on specific sites, I should just avoid those?

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Not avoid, but maybe try a different browser for those sites or clear your cache in Chrome. It can sometimes resolve flickering issues too.

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I was baffled by how just clearing the cache improved performance! Who knew? :joy:

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For those still having issues, ensure your Chrome app is updated. Sometimes updates fix these kinds of glitches.

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Totally! It’s easy to overlook app updates but they can fix many underlying issues, including flickering.

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That’s quite reflective. Do you think phones with lower memory are more likely to experience these flickering issues?

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That could definitely be a factor! Lower RAM might struggle with multitasking and cause rendering issues in Chrome.

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I’ve had similar issues with Chrome flickering on my Android device. One effective technique I found was to clear the browser cache. Go to Settings > Apps > Chrome > Storage > Clear Cache. It worked for me!

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Thanks for sharing that! I was also experiencing flickering. I’ll definitely give it a try! Has anyone else tried resetting Chrome settings? Did that help?

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Resetting the Chrome settings could be a good idea. To do that, go to Chrome Settings > Advanced > Reset Settings. This has helped some users avoid flickering issues.

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I agree, resetting settings could help! Just remember to back up any important data. Has anyone updated their device software? Sometimes that can resolve compatibility issues, too.

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Updating the app and device software is key! Go to Settings > Software update to ensure everything is current. It can make a real difference!