Questions tagged [google-pixel]
For questions that are specific to the original Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL phones. For the newer Pixel devices, use the appropriate tag (for example, for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, use [google-pixel-2]).
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Rooting carrier-locked Pixel 7 Pro
Just under a year ago, I changed carriers due to carrier unlock policies. The provider I switched to I was able to get the Pixel 7 Pro on a payment plan (2 years). With it being a Pixel, I thought at ...
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WiFi calling with 1st SIM number using cellular data of 2nd SIM?
Does Android support WiFi calling using cellular data of 2nd SIM?
When I travel I don't want to use the pricey roaming for my home SIM card (first), but I would like to make and receive call with my ...
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Can't connect to FTP Server since switching to a Pixel 8 Pro
I have been using the app "FTP Server" for many years. Recently I have become unable to connect to it, since switching from a Pixel 6 Pro to a Pixel 8 Pro.
I always get a "connection ...
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Why won't Pixel 7 accept voice recognition?
I activated my Pixel 7 on September 21. Voice recognition worked for two days, now hasn't worked since September 22. Phone calls work, people can hear me. The Camera successfully captures sound when ...
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transfer home screen folders from one phone to another
I transferred my Android phone backup from a Pixel 5 to a Pixel 6a today, but during the process accidentally selected a secondary Google account, which meant only apps associated with that account ...
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Why did my Pixel 4a 5G on CalyxOS stop tracking mobile data usage?
I am using CalyxOS on a Pixel 4a 5G. My phone did not track mobile data usage during the last three weeks. In the screenshot below, we can see that it counted 8 MB. But I used my entire monthly ...
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Pixel 7 Android 13 - what could cause wlan0 to change to wlan1?
I have an FTP server on my phone that auto-starts with Tasker to perform unattended backups.
Recently it stopped working. As I debugged the issue I found errors in the log of "unable to connect ...
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Use fingerprint to unlock the lock screen after booting Pixel 6
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I am trying to unlock my Google Pixel 6. Due to an accident, I lost much of my memory and in turn, forgot the lock screen PIN code for my phone. I have, however, also activated fingerprint ...
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Long-pressing power button shows Assistant, how to restart the device?
The long press on the Power button that I used on my earlier Android (Oreo) is now popping up the assistant. So what is the secret gesture?
This is for a Pixel 7 if that makes a difference.
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App flickers and won't start on Pixel Fold foldable screen
On my new Pixel Fold, the Mixcloud app won't start and just flickers (in a way that could induce an epileptic fit in a person with epilepsy) when I try to open it on the foldable screen. It works fine ...
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Pixel 7 lock screen timer
I would like to have the lock screen on a Google Pixel 7 to display for a specific time before powering off the screen.
This should not be confused with the screen timeout (normal screen > lock ...
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Google Recorder Transcript not working
I have a Pixel 3a which I recently updated to Android 13 using Pixel Experience. Before updating Android, Google Recorder transcripts worked, though unfortunately I have no more details. Since ...
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Prevent notifications on SMS messages from a contact during off hours on Google Messages
I'm using Pixel 7a and Google Messages. I wonder if there is a setting or an app to stop notifications on texts message coming from people I cannot block during off-hours in a systematic way: e.g. ...
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Get raw “mobile data usage” data
I’m in a bit of a feud with my mobile data provider and want to prove to them that I started using my mobile Internet after a specific time.
Currently, the default mobile data usage in android is not ...
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Silence notifications from specific contact at certain times
(Pixel 7, Android 13) I currently use bedtime mode to put my phone into DND at night before I go to bed to silence all notifications and all that jazz. I know you can set specific contacts to be able ...
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What are the major differences between the Pixel 7 and 7a?
I'm currently in the market to change my phone, and I'm looking for a Google Pixel: Which Pixel phone is right for you?
And right now I just dont get what are the differences between the Pixel 7a and ...
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How to make Pixel 4 XL automatically turn on once power is connected? [duplicate]
I am trying to recycle my old Pixel 4xl into a screen for my 3D printer. Since it does not hold a charge anymore, I need it to be able to power on when it gets power from the printer. I tried ...
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Make a docked phone on a stand showing inbox
How do I make my Android phone on the stand show my inbox (Gmail, mobile website, or even the Outlook app if need be)?
While I'm working, I like having my entire computer dedicated to that, probably a ...
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Disable repeated "High mobile data usage" notification?
It seems that once the data warning point I have set is passed, Android keeps showing the notification below, even though
I have dismissed this same notification multiple times.
Cellular data has ...
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Does Pixel 4 support three-finger swipe?
Because the volume buttons no longer work, I want to assign three-finger swipe up and three-finger swipe down to increase and decrease the volume.
However, if the hardware doesn't support detecting ...
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Pixel 5 bricked after normal usage
TL;DR: My Pixel 5 won't turn on. Bootloader was never unlocked, therefore it only contains stock software. I think the last update it received was the March 2023 security update. I already talked to ...
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Is the Pixel 5 really EOL in october?
Iam using the Pixel 5 with original OS and currently on Android 13.
Reading here: https://endoflife.date/pixel the phone will not receive any further security updates from october on.
But Android 13 ...
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Cannot find driver for Asus Zenbook to use Android Flash Tool for Android 14 for my Pixel 7 Pro
I am using the Android Flash Tool to install Android 14. All developer options are enabled on my Pixel 7 Pro.
After my Pixel phone connects to my Asus ZenBook, the Flash tool recognizes my device. I ...
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How do I flash a custom kernel on Pixel 7
I built a custom kernel for my Pixel 7, to include the NFS kernel module. I'm struggling to flash this to my phone and get it loading.
After I flash this to my phone, the Google text appears, but not ...
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Path of "Documents & other" in Google Pixel 4a "Files" app
I copied, via USB file transfer, a small folder (3 small files) into This PC\Pixel 4a\Internal shared storage\Documents.
I thought that using Files by Google (version 1.0.459878599) > Documents &...
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Pixel 7 Pro won't connect to specific WiFi network
I've had a Pixel 7 Pro since release and it's been working fine until a week or so ago when it steadfastly refuses to connect to a specific home WiFi network.
Every other device in the house works ...
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Cannot connect to dormitory network using android 13 on google Pixel 4a 5g
So my dormitory wifi/network uses a combination of TTLS and PAP authentication to which I can successfully provide my credentials. But when it comes to certificate and domain choice I actually don't ...
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Check 32 and 64 bit support individually on Termux [duplicate]
With Google Pixel 7 lineup ditching 32 bit support, I think it is now necessary to check for 32 and 64 bit support individually.
From what I interpret, the Google Pixel 7 series will not be able to ...
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Make google pixel look like samsung?
I have a google pixel 6a, I was wondering if I can make it look like a samsung android phone (like a samsung galaxy user interface)?
Like instead of scrolling down make it have multiple "pages of ...
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How to block a contact on WhatsApp based on local time?
I am trying to avoid getting WhatsApp calls from specific people who live on the other side of the world - when it's daytime for them, it's nighttime for me. Talking to them about it hasn't helped.
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How do I add my existing audio notes to the Google Recorder app on my Pixel 7 Pro?
I used audio notes extensively on my old Samsung phone. Now I'm migrating to a Pixel 7 pro and I love the Google Recorder app which is only available on Pixel phones. It has live transcription and ...
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How do I prevent my android app from constantly getting cached
Excuse the novice question.
I've got a website which has constantly changing content. I've had an android mobile app made for me (by web2application.com) which in theory should just open the website ...
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Google Pixel 7/7 Pro : Spontaneous Pictures \ Quick Shutter Mode Experience
I was curious to know about the shutter speed and how quickly one can jump into camera mode from lock screen/from-doing-something to capture those spontaneous moments.
Usually what I have noticed on ...
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Why would 5G be significantly slower than 4G?
I have a 5g enabled Pixel 4a phone and am using it in an area with excellent T-mobile 5G coverage. For some reason when network preferences are set to 5g, the data rate is a small fraction of the ...
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Stuck on the boot screen with locked bootloader - Pixel 6
I was trying to flash a custom ROM on my phone (Pixel 6) and something went wrong. i was following the instructions on screen and the last one was to lock the bootloader which I did. Now the phone ...
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Can't Send Texts to Some Phones unless Internet Turned on on my Pixel 5
I have a Google Pixel 5 phone, am running Android 13, and use Verizon as my carrier. I'm trying to use the internet less so I usually keep my internet off, including turning off my data and wifi ...
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Airplane mode as homescreen shortcut?
On Android 12, can I have the Airplane mode button as a homescreen shortcut? I want a way to quickly turn it on, without first swiping down from the top.
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Pixel 6a cellular connectivity problems - calls to some phone models (older) won't go through
I just bought a new Google Pixel 6a (recently priced lower than pixel 5a) and after a few days of use I am starting to wonder if there is a fundamental system (either hardware or firmware) flaw with ...
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Verizon Software Keeps Re-Installing itself
i have a Pixel 4XL,
baseband version g8150-00123-220402-B-8399852
i think its American , but i have installed the Australian Firmware on the device , after a Factory Reset , and installation of ...
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After moving to Pixel 6 Pro, some daily apps are no longer supported
I've recently upgraded my phone from Pixel 3 XL to Pixel 6 Pro.
After some time, I noticed that some are apps are missing from the Pixel 6 Pro. I can't find those apps at the Google Play store, and in ...
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How do I reflash both partitions of a Google Pixel 6 Pro device in one go?
How do I reflash both partitions of a Google Pixel 6 Pro device in one go?
If I follow the instructions at https://developers.google.com/android/images, I have to:
reflash the first, default ...
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Factory reset when enabling and disabling OEM Unlock in one session?
I accidentally enabled "OEM Unlock" on my old Pixel 3a. I instantly disabled "OEM Unlock" again. Will the phone forcefully factory reset when I reboot?
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New method for enabling Developer Options in Android 13?
I'm on a Pixel 6a with an OTA release of Android 13 stable. I had Developer Options with 13a beta 4 before I upgraded to a stable release, but now the menu option is no longer visible.
I tried tapping ...
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I keep seeing a popup in Android: "Install now to control when your device updates" - is my phone compromised?
I am seeing this popup displayed occasionally over more than one app (in this image, it is appearing over my calendar app).
This appeared on a Google Pixel 6 Pro, which is updated to the latest ...
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(Pxl5) Audio via JBL speaker becomes fractured after some minutes
The following is a consistent problem (reproduces always):
Connecting phone to speaker and turning music on
Music is played, un-fractured.
Within 30 minutes (maybe less), music becomes very fractured:...
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Using Android phone as a WiFi repeater without using mobile data
There have been quite a few discussions related to this topic
Can I use my phone as a WiFi-WiFi hotspot? [duplicate]
Turn On Both Wifi and Wifi Hotspot [duplicate]
How to use Wi-Fi and hotspot at the ...
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Is there any way to control per-device audio balance?
Device: Android 12, Pixel 6 Pro
I recently got a new Pixel 6 Pro and loved it so far, but the earpiece speaker seemed a little quiet to me, so i went into Accessibility settings and changed the audio ...
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MTP changes with Android 12 update on Pixel 5?
I have a Google Pixel 5 that recently updated to Android 12.
Since then, it has not been able to connect to my Debian 11 Linux desktop to transfer files in the usual way.
The "usual way" is, ...
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pixel 3a how to fix washed out purple screen
I have a pixel 3a that has a purple washed out screen. Poor contrast I can hardly see icons. This is worse than just "red hue" it's weird. I've tried rebooting, resetting phone. What can ...
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Pixel 5 contacts app does not work after activating phone
I just bought a new Pixel 5. I successfully transferred my contacts from my old phone via bluetooth before activating the pixel. After getting a new SIM card and transferring to a new carrier my ...
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