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Annoying by Google Pixel 5 battery draining fast issues? Here are the possible ways to extend or improve battery life in Google Pixel 5. The main reasons for draining battery are apps running in the background, enabled location, continue playing games or watching videos on YouTube, etc. You can enable extreme battery saver, adaptive battery, adaptive connectivity, adjust brightness, turn on dark theme, and other settings.

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How to Extend Battery Life of Pixel 5

Apply the below-given settings to save battery life on Google Pixel 5 and other Pixel devices (Android 11).

Turn Off Location of Apps in your Pixel

Step 1: Go to Phone settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Location.

Step 3: Tap App access to location.

Step 4: Select the App you want to disable location.

Step 5: Choose Deny.

Now, you can see the disabled location for this app.

Alternative Way: Settings > Location > Make sure toggle off Use location

Turn on Adaptive Battery

It will extend battery life based on your phone use. Also, reduce performance and background activity in your Pixel devices.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Battery.

Step 3: Tap Adaptive Battery.

Step 4: Toggle on Adaptive battery.

Turn on Dark Mode (Dark Theme)

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Display.

Step 3: Toggle on Dark theme.

Also, set a schedule to automatically enable dark mode in your Pixels.

Optimize Battery

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Battery.

Step 3: Tap on Three vertical dots at the top right corner.

Step 4: Tap on Battery usage.

Step 5: Tap on Any app.

Step 6: Tap on Battery optimization.

Step 7: Make sure to select Optimize for better battery life.

Turn Off Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Scanning

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Location.

Step 3: Tap on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning.

Step 4: Make sure to toggle off WiFi scanning and Bluetooth scanning.

Adjust Screen Brightness

Both settings are also draining the battery (Slowly) in your Pixel devices.

Swipe down the notification panel at the top > Move slider to set the brightness

Adjust Screen Time

Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen timeout > Choose from 15 seconds/30 seconds/1 minute/2 minutes/5 minutes/10 minutes/30 minutes 

Close All Recent Apps

Step 1: Swipe up & hold to view all Recent apps in your Pixels.

Step 2: Swipe right side until view Clear all.

Step 3: Tap on Clear all.

And that’s all. Do you have any alternative methods to improve battery life in Google Pixel 5? Share these tricks with us in below comment section.

Do you want to make group calls on your Pixels? Here’s how to three-way call on Google Pixel 6 Pro/Pixel 6/Pixel 5a 5G/Pixel 5 XL/Pixel 5/Pixel 4a 5G. You can add multiple contacts when making a conference call on Google Pixels devices. This feature is used to talk to numerous people simultaneously on your Android devices. You can use conference calls for Business, group meetings, and other work-related projects.

How Do I Make a Conference Call in Pixel 5a 5G?          

Follow the below step-by-step process to start a conference call in your Pixels.

Step 1: Open the Phone app on your Pixel device.

Step 2: Tap on Contacts.

Step 3: Select the Contacts from the list.

Step 4: Tap on the Call button.

Step 5: When receiving a call, tap on Add call.

Step 6: Select the contact from the list and tap Call.

Step 7: Tap on Merge to enable two-way calls.

Step 8: Tap Add call again to add another number.

Only the person who started the conference call can see the names of all participants. If participants add someone, they can see the name of the person they added.

Note: If you don’t see the merge call option, your carrier might not support it. Contact your carrier for an inquiry.

How to End Conference Call on Pixels

Step 1: While on a conference call, tap the Red (End) icon button to remove a person.

Step 2: Tap the End call (Red icon) button of the person who started the conference call.

Now, all connect calls end.

Alternative Way: Tap on Manage in Conference Call > Call icon to remove that person from the conference call.

Read Also: How to Use Call Forwarding on Pixel 6 Pro

How to Enable Roaming in Pixels (Android 11)

Step 1: Pull down the notification panel at the top and tap the Settings icon.

Step 2: Tap on Network and Internet.

Step 3: Tap on the Mobile network.

Step 4: Toggle on Roaming.

Step 5: Tap OK.

Roaming charges may apply to your carrier. It will connect to your cellular data services when roaming activates in your Pixel.

For Android 12: Settings > Network & internet > SIMs (India)/Carrier > Toggle on Roaming > OK.

How do you do a Conference Call in Pixel 6 Pro?

To do a conference call in Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, go to Phone app > Keypad icon > Enter the number > Call button > When picking up your call, tap on Add call > Enter the phone number > Call > Merge. Now, you can talk with multiple people simultaneously on your Pixel devices.

Can you Do a 3 Way Call on Google Pixel?

Yes, using a phone app, you can make a 3-way call on all Pixel devices. Also, add multiple people to a single call using this conference call feature.

Do you still have any questions regarding the above tutorial? Tell us in below comment section. Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel 5 tips and tricks.

Do you want to reset APN for Google Pixels? Here’s how to change or reset APN settings on Google Pixel 5 XL/Pixel 5/Pixel 5a 5G/Pixel 4a 5G/Pixel 4/Pixel 4 XL. Access point names (APN) help your carrier find the right IP address for your Pixel and connect your phone securely. You can add a new APN or edit access point in your Pixel using network and internet settings. Also, enable adaptive connectivity in your Pixel devices running stock Android 11 that will automatically manage your network connections and improve device performance & improve battery life.

How do I Change my APN in Pixel 5/Pixel 5a 5G/Pixel 4a 5G?

Step 1: Pull down the notification panel at the top and tap on the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Tap Network & internet.

Step 3: Tap the Mobile network.

Step 4: Tap on Advanced.

Step 5: Scroll down at the end and tap on Access point names.

Step 6: Tap on Three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner.

Step 7: Tap on Reset to default.

Reset default APN settings completed message appears on the screen.

For Android 12: Settings > Network and internet > SIMs > Access point names at the last of the page > Three vertical dots at the upper right corner > Reset to defult.

How to Edit or Change APN Settings on Pixel 5/5a 5G/4a 5G

Step 1: Follow the above-given method steps 1 to 5.

Step 2: Tap on the Carrier or Network you want to edit.

Step 3: You can edit here for Name, APN, Proxy, Port, and other access point settings.

How to Add New APN in Google Pixel 5/5a 5G/4a 5G

Step 1: Follow the above-given method in steps 1 to 6.

Step 2: Select the New APN.

Step 3: Enter Name, APN, Proxy, Port, APN type, and more.

Read Also: How to Change DNS on Android Phones

How Do i Reset Network Settings in Pixel 5/ Pixel 5a 5G/Pixel 4a 5G?

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on System.

Step 3: Tap on Advanced.

Step 4: Tap on Reset options.

Step 5: Tap on Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile & Bluetooth.

By default, tick mark the erase downloaded SIMs option. If you don’t want to delete it, just un-check it.

Step 6: Tap on Reset settings.

Step 7: Confirm your lock screen.

Step 8: Tap on Reset settings.

Now, you need to enter the Wi-Fi password again, connect the Bluetooth pair, and other network settings.

How Do i Find my APN for Google Pixels (Android 12)?

If your Pixel device running latest Android 12, you can find APN for Pixels to go Settings > Network and internet > SIMs > Access point names at the last of the page > Tap on your SIM or Carrier. Here, you can see APN name, proxy, port, MMS proxy, APN type, APN protocol, and other APN settings.

How Do I Clear my APN Settings on Google Pixels (Android 12)?

To clear APN settings on Pixels, go to Settings > Network and internet > SIMs > Access point names at the last of the page > Tap on yourSIM or Carrier > Three vertical dots at the top right > Delete VPN > Delete.

How Do I Reset my APN on Google Pixels (Android 12)?

To reset APN on your Google Pixels, go to Settings > Network and internet > SIMs > Access point names at the last of the page > Three vertical dots at the top right corner > Reset to defult.

Have you ever need to reset APN settings on Google Pixel 5? If you have any kind of trouble, tell us in below comment section. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

By default set an app as the default app on your Google Pixel 5. You can change the default message (SMS) app, browser app, phone app, caller ID & spam app, Digital assistant app, music app, calendar app, and home app (Pixel launcher) on your Pixel 5 and other Pixels. Download and install third-party apps and set app as a default app on Google Pixel 5. Also, reset default apps on Android or Samsung devices using particular app settings.

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How to Change Default Apps on Pixel 5

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel at the top and tap the Settings icon.

Step 2: Tap Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Step 4: Tap Default apps.

You can see the list of default apps.

Step 5: Tap any App (We select Brower app).

Step 6: Choose the Browser (Chrome/Firefox Lite/Opera Mini) from the list.

How to Reset Default Apps in Google Pixel 5

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel at the top and tap the Settings icon.

Step 2: Tap Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap See all apps.

Step 4: Select the App from the list.

Step 5: Tap on Advanced.

Step 6: Tap Open by default.

Step 7: Tap on Clear defaults.

How to Reset App Preferences on Pixel 5

Step 1: Open the App drawer and tap on Settings app.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on System.

Step 3: Tap on Advanced.

Step 4: Tap on Reset options.

Step 5: Tap Reset preferences.

Step 6: Tap on Reset apps.

And that’s all. We hope this makes it clear how to set an app as the default apps in Google Pixel 5. Do you use third-party apps in your Pixel? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

Here’s how to change font size and display size on Google Pixel 5. By default set font style, font size, and display size in your Pixel devices. When you increase font size, it will make the text on a screen larger. If you want to make items on your screen smaller or larger, change the screen display size (Apps may change position) on your Google Pixel 5/4a 5G/4a. You can also view the preview before set a new font size and display size.

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How to Change Font Size and Display Size on Google Pixel 5

Check out the below-given method to decrease or increase font size and display size in your Google Pixel 5 devices.

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel at the top and tap on the Settings icon.

Step 2: Tap on Display.

Step 3: Tap on Advanced.

You can see font size and display size here.

Step 4: Scroll down and tap on Font size.

Step 5: Set font size as Small/Default/Large/Largest.

Step 6: Go Back and tap on Display size.

Step 7: Set display size from Small/Default/Large/Larger.

Alternative Way:

Settings > Accessibility > Font size > Move slider to set Small/Default/Large/Largest

Settings > Accessibility > Display size > Move slider to set Small/Default/Large/Larger

How to Change Font Style in Google Pixel 5

You can customize your favorite font style from available fonts in your Google Pixel 5 using the below settings.

Step 1: Long press on the blank area of the home screen and tap on Styles & wallpapers.

Step 2: Tap on Style.

Step 3: Tap on Custom.

Step 4: Choose your favorite fonts from the list and tap on Next.

Also, choose icons, system accent color, and app icon shape here.

Step 5: Tap on Next until see style name. Enter the style name and tap on Apply.

Now, you can see change the default font style in your Google Pixel 5 device.

Alternative Way: Settings > Display > Styles & wallpapers > Custom > Set font style > Next > Next > Next > Next > Enter your style name > Apply

If you have any questions regarding the above tutorial, tell us in below comment section. Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel updates.

Recently completed the Google I/O event 2021 that launched about new looks for upcoming Android 12 stock OS. Android 12 huge redesign in UI, big buttons on the notification panel, improve privacy settings, set wallpaper based on colors, new theming options, and more. If you have a Pixel device, check out the below-given step by step process to download and install Android 12 Developer preview (Manually) on your Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL devices.

Check here for a list of supported Android 12 Beta devices. Other brands compatible with Android 12 Beta is OnePlus 9/9 Pro, Zenfone 8, Oppo Find X3 Pro, MI 11, MI 11 ULTRA, MI 11I, MI 11X PRO, ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G, Realme 8, TECNO CAMON 17, TCL 20 Pro 5G, Vivo, iQ00 7 Legend, etc.

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How to Install Android 12 Developer Preview on Pixel 5, 4a 5G, 4a, 4, 4 XL, 3a, 3a XL, 3, and 3 XL

Step 1: Click here to go Android 12 Beta sign-up page.

Step 2: Tap on Sign in.

Step 3: Sign in with your Google account running on your Pixel device.

You can see your list of devices.

Step 4: Click on the Opt-in button.

Now, wait for a few minutes (Sometimes 30-35 minutes) to get the update over to your Pixel.

How to Install OTA on Google Pixel 4a (5G), 4a, 5, 4, 4 XL, 3a, 3a XL, 3, 3 XL

Step 1: Pull down the notification panel at the top and tap the Settings icon.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on System.

Step 3: Tap on Advanced.

Step 4: Tap on System updates.

Step 5: Tap on Check for update.

Step 6: Tap on Download and install.

After installing the Android 12 developer preview, enjoy the new system UI in your Pixel devices.

How to Downgrade Android 11 on your Pixel

This Android Beta version may contain errors and defects that cause issues in your device sometimes. To get back Android 11, all your phone data will be wiped. You can opt-out anytime using the given settings.

Step 1: Click here to go Android 12 Beta sign-up page.

Step 2: Tap Sign in.

Step 3: Sign in with your Google account in your Pixel.

Step 4: Tap on Opt-out.

Now, wipe your device and you can see the install a public version of Android in your Pixel.

And that’s all. Does your device support Android 12 developer preview? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest Android 12 updates.