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Someone figured out how to fully control Pixel 11 Pro 'HiLight'

9to5Google • August 20, 2026 • general

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Google’s Pixel 11 Pro features a hardware element called “HiLight,” an RGB notification light that is heavily restricted by Google, limiting its functionality to call notifications and a status light.
Developer @Dhananjay_Tech created “HiLight Studio,” an app that unlocks full control over the Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight, enabling customizable notification patterns, colors, and per-app settings, vastly expanding its usability.
The app requires a complex installation process involving sideloading from Github, using Shizuku, and ADB commands, and must be reactivated after every phone reboot, reflecting Google’s limited official support for the feature.
This workaround demonstrates significant potential for HiLight’s capabilities, sparking hope that Google might officially open up the feature in future software updates, though users should proceed cautiously due to the advanced permissions needed.

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