Questions tagged [google-pixel-6]
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When connecting two Android phones via a cable, how can I choose which phone is charging which phone?
When connecting two Android phones via a cable, how can I choose which phone is charging which phone? E.g. when I connected a Samsung Galaxy S9 (Android 10) with a Google Pixel 6 (Android 12) via a ...
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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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How can I jump to a given year on the Google Calendar application on my Google Pixel 6 phone?
I use the Google Calendar application on my Google Pixel 6 phone. Sometimes I want to look at some event a few years ago. How can I jump to a given year on Google calendar?
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Google Pixel 6 sceenshot function has been replaced by Google Assistant
I have used Android for years and for most Android phones, pressing power + Volume Down together takes a screenshot.
I have used my Google Pixel 6 for 2 years now, and the screenshot function has ...
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How to use Pixel 6 as webcam on Android 14?
Many reports in the tech press said that Android 14 would include an option to use Android phones as a webcam when connected to another device over USB.
Here it is mentioned on the official Android 14 ...
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Unable to register new passkeys for Android 13 with error message "Your encrypted data is locked on this device"
I was experimenting with the passkey support for Chrome on Android when I came upon this error while registering a new passkey:
Your encrypted data is locked on this device
For security, you can no ...
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How can I hover over some text on a webpage in Opera for Android?
On this Timeline on Patents.SE, for example, hovering over the S shows it stands for "simultaneous dates" (see image below).
This works on Chrome desktop, but not on Opera mobile.
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Strange message after wiping data/factory resetting on Pixel 6 device
Last night, I flashed my Pixel 6 phone because I want to move to Pixel 7. After flashing, I turned on the phone for a while, and then I used the Recovery >Wipe data/factory reset option. ...
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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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Missing languages (e.g. Portuguese) option on Google Pixel 6's Live Caption
According to Android Police - Google's Pixel 6 might play interpreter on your next vacation,
The feature will get a dedicated location in Settings -> System and will apparently support 55 ...
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Pixel 6 can't access certain websites on wifi, but the Pixel 3 works fine
My Pixel 6 can't connect to a few domains like api.reddit.com, api.bitwarden.com, WSJ images, etc. I'm using PingTool to run ping and tracert to certain domains.
Phone
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Pixel randomly turn on flashlight, shows emergency call screen
This is a very poorly-defined question, because I can't figure out what causes this issue. But on occasion (and not rarely), when I pull my phone out of my pocket, the flashlight is on, bluetooth has ...
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How can I get notified when a device connects to my Wi-Fi hotspot on Google Pixel 6?
I wonder how I can get notified when a device connects to my Wi-Fi hotspot on Google Pixel 6. I use Android 12.
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How can I change the shutter speed when taking a picture with my Google Pixel 6?
I use a Google Pixel 6 with Android 12. How can I change the shutter speed when taking a picture?
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How can I configure Google speech to text so that whenever I say "Frank" it writes "Franck"?
How can I configure Google speech to text so that whenever I say "Frank" it writes "Franck"?
I use Android 12 with a Google Pixel 6.
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Where are text messages stored on Android 13 (Pixel 6)?
All the research I've done told me it's located at Internal Memory > data > user_de > 0 > com.android > providers.telephony > databases > mmssms.db
Best I could find was Internal ...
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Is there some way to prevent myself from shutting down my [rooted] phone in some specific cases?
This is question is basically an acknowledgement that I'm very f-ing lazy.
First, I'm on a Pixel 6 Pro running stock A13, rooted and filled with Magisk modules.
I needed to find a way to guarantee I'...
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Where can I view the current usage of my Pixel 6's Tensor Processing Unit, image signal processor and Tensor security core?
I read on https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/pixel-6s-tensor-chip-inside-the-brains-of-googles-newest-flagship/ (mirror):
In the case of Google's design, the eight-core CPU is integrated with a 20-core ...
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How can I prevent a Pixel 6 from changing focus while recording a video with the native camera application?
For example, if I record a video from behind a window, I tried to put the focus on whatever I'm looking it behind the window, but if something happens on the window while I'm recording, such as rain ...
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Google Assistant needs Wi-Fi network to work? Google Pixel 6
Occasionally (not all the time), when invoking the Google Assistant on my Pixel 6 phone, I get the exact message "For that, you'll have to turn on Wi-Fi and connect to a network."
Online, I ...
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How can I configure my Pixel 6 to start video recording at a given time?
How can I configure my Pixel 6 to start video recording at a given time? (e.g., video record from 6 am while I am asleep)
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Given a contact in my Google Contact app, how can I see where it is stored? (which Google account? SIM card? phone internal memory? etc.)
Given a contact in my Google Contact app, how can I see where it is stored (which Google account? SIM card? phone internal memory? etc.)
I use a Pixel 6 and Android 12.
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How can I configure a Pixel 6 so that it always charges at max speed?
My Google Pixel 6 phone charges between 3W and 15W with the charger included with the Pixel 6 phone. How can I configure it so that it always charges at max speed? (Or at least whenever I ask for it, ...
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How to fix null imei and mac address?
I was messing around with the devinfo partition of my pixel 6 pro,but I made a backup before. As a result it was stuck in a bootloop, so I restored devinfo's backup using fastboot, all good so far, ...
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Pixel 6 can't connect to n48 (5g SA)
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I have a Google Pixel 6 and I am able to see my private PLMN but attempting to connect will show instant text, "couldn't connect". No logs in my 5g core, and no registration attempt.
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How can I prevent my Pixel running Android 12 from automatically updating the OS?
Android is telling me it'll soon update my OS:
How can I prevent that?
I use a Pixel 6 running Android 12.
I've disabled the automated updates in the developer options:
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Can I have screenshot notifications persist in Android 12?
I have a Pixel 6 Pro running Android 12. In previous versions of Android (not sure which ones), unless you disabled it, taking a screenshot would create a notification that persists in the ...
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How can I configure Android so that the alarm emit some sound when I'm on hold on a call?
I use Android 11 with pixel 6. By default, the alarm doesn't emit any sound when I'm on hold on a call. How can I change that?
Example of alarm ringing silently while a call has been put on hold:
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Pixel 4XL detected in fastbootd but Pixel 6 not detected - fastboot detects Pixel 6 and adb worked w/ Pixel 6 BEFORE flashing attempt
How can I get my Pixel 6 to be recognized in fastbootd??? My Pixel 4XL is detected in fastbootd.
I'm using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
I've tried multiple USB cables including USB to USB-c and USB-c to USB-c.
I'...
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What could explain that a USB cable starts charging my Samsung Galaxy S9 phone after ~2 secs, but takes over 5 min to start charging my Pixel 6 phone?
I have a male-to-male, USB-A-to-USB-C cable. It starts charging my Samsung Galaxy S9 phone after ~2 secs, but takes over 5 min to start charging my Pixel 6 phone. What could explain that?
I have no ...
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How can I copy to the clipboard the title of a webpage on Chrome for Android?
How can I copy to the clipboard the title of a webpage on Chrome for Android?
I use Android 12 with a Google Pixel 6.
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How can I change the flashlight intensity on my Pixel 6?
I wonder how I can change the flashlight intensity on my Google Pixel 6.
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How can I configure Android so that the keyboard appears by default when clicking on the settings search box?
When I click on the search box in the settings, by default no keyboard appears:
I have to click again on the search box for the keyboard to appear.
Instead I would like the keyboard to appear by ...
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Screens wakes up right after timeout for no apparent reason
There's a strange situation on my new phone where as soon as the screen turns off due to inactivity, it wakes up again by itself after a couple of seconds. (However, if I turn it off manually, it ...
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How can I get a notification when a Bluetooth device stops being accessible by my Android phone?
I wonder how I can get a notification when a Bluetooth device stops being accessible by my Android phone. I use Pixel 6 + Android 12.
Example of list of Bluetooth devices that are accessible by my ...
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I recorded a few videos in 4K 30 FPS and 60 FPS on a Pixel 6 but the actual FPS is 29.XX and 59.YY. Why?
I use a Pixel 6 running Android 12. I recorded a few videos in 4K 30 FPS and 60 FPS. Why does Windows Explorer shows a slightly different FPS? VLC agrees with Windows Explorer. I used Google Camera.
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How can one delete all text message threads except for a few ones on Pixel 6?
I have plenty of text messages for OTP or similar automated services on my Google Pixel 6. I'm doing some cleaning. How can one delete all text message threads except for a few ones on Pixel 6?
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How can I configure Android so that the phone rings when I receive a phone call while in "do not disturb" mode?
I tried to check allow all notifications:
However, after saving it, it gets unchecked again. It works fine for other applications.
How can I configure Android so that the phone rings when I receive a ...
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How can I make two concurrent phone calls?
I use a Google Pixel 6 with Android 11. How can I make two concurrent phone calls? Goal: calling 2 different numbers in 2 separate calls.
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How can I see how much electricity a device connected via USB is drawing from my phone?
I have connected a device to my phone via an USB cable so that it receives some electricity from the phone. How can I see how much electricity a device connected via USB is drawing from my phone?
I ...
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Forgotten the pin code to my Pixel 6( non pro version) - remove pin code without data loss
I changed my pin code of my phone but I have forgotten what the code is. I can't do a factory reset because the phone is used as a two factor authtentication for my password vault. I stupidly didnt ...
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Can't unlock Pixel 6's bootloader
I have no problems finding my Pixel 6 through adb. Also, no problems finding the device with fastboot devices while in fastbootd. But for some reason, when I switch to bootloader, the computer doesn't ...
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How can I see the duration of a phone call on Google Voice?
How can I see the duration of a phone call on Google Voice? Sometimes I don't see the duration.
Example:
Sometimes I do see the call duration though:
I use Android 12 with a Google Pixel 6.
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How can I sort my call history on Google Voice by call duration?
I sometimes use Google Voice to make phone calls. How can I sort my call history on Google Voice by call duration? I recall I made a long phone call to a customer service and I'd like to see the phone ...
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How can I stop downloading but continue seeding with BitTorrent on Android?
I wonder the following: How can I stop downloading but continue seeding with BitTorrent on Android? I use Pixel 6 + Android 12.
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Why is the "mark as unread" button greyed out in some emails in my Gmail application?
Why is the "mark as unread" button greyed out in some emails in my Gmail application?
Example;
I use Pixel 6 + Android 12.
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How can I voice type :-) using Google speech recognition in French?
In English, I can type :-) by voice by saying "smiley". How can I voice type :-) in French? I use Google speech recognition on Pixel 6 + Android 12.
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How can I set up an alarm that rings if there's no internet connection for x minutes?
I set up an alarm that rings if there's no internet connection for x minutes. (E.g., x=5)
I use a Pixel 6 with Android 12.
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Transfer pictures via adb, while preserving the ability to pick a better shot later
When I view a picture on my Pixel6, the phone suggests a "Top Shot" and lets me "pick a better shot".
I would like to transfer my pictures to a hard drive using adb, while ...
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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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