Android Pie: Ambient Display not working

[Android Central Question]

I just upgraded to Android Pie on my Pixel 2 XL. But the Ambient Display option is not working, The following aren't working either:

1. Double tap to check phone
2. New notifications

I was on Android P beta since it was launched, never had these issues with it.

Thoughts?

 

[SlappyMcgee]

On my Pixel XL I have noticed that the ambient display is a bit slow. When i wake up my phone in daylight the screen is real dim and takes a couple secs to brighten up to a viewable level.

 

[Jordan Brobyn]

Same issue happening here.

 

[Dawei Deng]

My PXL has the same problem after updated to Pie, it was working on beta...

 

[Chuker72]

I just upgraded to Android Pie on my Pixel 2 XL. But the Ambient Display option is not working, The following aren't working either:

1. Double tap to check phone
2. New notifications

I was on Android P beta since it was launched, never had these issues with it.

Thoughts?

Hi, it's very simple!
Turn off the energy saving mode and everything will work.

 

[Chuker72]

My PXL has the same problem after updated to Pie, it was working on beta...

Hi, it's very simple!
Turn off the energy saving mode and everything will work.

 

[Chuker72]

My PXL has the same problem after updated to Pie, it was working on beta...

Hi, it's very simple!
Turn off the energy saving mode and everything will work.

 

[Chuker72]

Hi, it's very simple!
Turn off the energy saving mode and everything will work.

 

[jephanie]

Hi, it's very simple!
Turn off the energy saving mode and everything will work.

Interesting. I noticed several things not working (ambient display, vibration on touch, etc.) and was trying everything. Lo and behold, it was the battery saver which somehow set itself to turn on at 99%. I reduced it to 15% and BOOM, everything works normally again.

Thanks for the tip!