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Here’s how to enable USB debugging mode in Pixel 5. USB debugging is used for development purposes only. You can copy data between your PC (Laptop) and your device, install apps on your phone without notification, and read log data. To use USB debugging in your Pixels, make sure to enable developer mode on your device. Let see step by step process.

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How to Activate USB Debugging on Google Pixel 5

Step 1: Pull down the notification panel at the top and tap on the Settings icon in your Pixel 5.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap About phone.

Step 3: Scroll down at the end and tap on Build number 7 times until see You are now a developer! message on the screen.

Step 4: Tap on the Back button.

Step 5: Scroll down and tap on System.

Step 6: Tap on Advanced.

Step 7: Tap on Developer options at the bottom.

Step 8: Scroll down until debugging section and toggle on USB debugging button.

This pop-up message view: Allow USB debugging?

Step 9: Tap on OK.

Now, activate debug mode when the USB is connected to your laptop or desktop.

How to Enable Wireless Debugging in Pixel 5, 4a 5G, 4a, 4 XL, 4, 3a XL, 3a, 3, 3 XL (Android 11)

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll and tap on System.

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Step 4: Tap Developer options.

Step 5: Scroll down and toggle on Wireless debugging under the debugging section.

This pop-up message appears: Allow wireless debugging on this network?

Step 6: Tap Allow.

How to Turn Off or Disable USB Debugging in Pixel 5

Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options > Toggle off USB debugging

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Here’s how to enable and disable developer mode in Google Pixel 5. By default hide developer options on Google Pixel 5. You can enable developer options in Pixel 5 to use hidden features like USB debugging, unlock bootloader, OEM unlocking, USB configurations, Bluetooth audio codec, adaptive notification priority, and more. Developer mode is used for development purpose only so if you don’t want to use, turn off developer mode in Pixels anytime.

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How to Enable and Disable Developer Mode in Google Pixel 5                                        

You can find the developer option in your Pixel using the below settings.

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

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on System.

Step 3: Tap on Advanced.

Step 4: Tap on Developer options at the bottom.

Step 5: Here you can toggle on & off developer mode feature you want in your Pixels.

If you can’t find developer options in system settings on your Pixel devices, follow the given step-by-step process.

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom to access the App drawer in your Pixel 5.

Step 2: Tap the Settings app.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on About phone.

Step 4: Scroll down at the end and tap on Build number 7 times or tap on Build number until you can see confirm your pattern screen.

Step 5: You are now a developer! a message appears on the screen.

Step 6: Tap the Back button.

Step 7: Scroll down and tap System.

Step 8: Tap Advanced.

Step 9: Tap Developer options at the bottom.

Step 10: Toggle on the feature you want to use.

How to Turn Off or Get Out Of Developer Mode in Pixel 5

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on System.

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Step 4: Tap Developer options.

Step 5: Toggle off button.

Step 6: Tap the Back button.

Now, you can see hide developer options from settings. To use developer mode again, you need to activate using the above-given settings.

Do you use developer mode settings in your Pixel device? Which is your favorite developer mode feature? Tell us in below comment box.

Do you want to import and export contacts into your Google Pixel 5? Here’s how to import contacts into Pixel 5, 4a 5G, 4, 4 XL, 3a, 3a XL, 3, and Pixel 3 XL. You can import contacts from SIM card or .vcf file that available on your Pixel devices. Also, export contacts from Google Pixels to your phone and share them with others if you want. Anytime restore contacts from your Google account if turn on auto-sync to your devices.

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How to Import and Export Contacts to Google Pixel 5

Let see steps to import contacts from SIM card to Pixels.

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the App drawer.

Step 2: Tap the Contacts app.

Step 3: Tap Three horizontal lines (More) at the top right corner.

Step 4: Tap Settings.

Step 5: Scroll down and tap Import under the Manage contacts section.

Step 6: Select from .vcf file/SIM card.

Step 7: Select the contacts you want to import and tap on Import at the top right corner.

How to Export Contacts from Pixel 5/Pixel 4a 5G/Pixel 4/4XL/3/3 XL/3a/3a XL

Step 1: Open the App drawer in your Pixels.

Step 2: Tap on the Contacts app.

Step 3: Tap on Three horizontal lines (More) at the top right corner.

Step 4: Tap on Settings.

Step 5: Scroll down and tap on Export under the Manage contacts section.

You can see the .vcf file on the screen on your Pixel devices.

Step 6: Select the destination you want to export all your contacts and tap on Save at the bottom right corner.

How to Restore Contacts in Pixels (Running Android 11)

Open the Contacts app > More > Settings > Restore in Manage contacts section > Select your account > Current device > Confirm your screen lock > Restore

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions regarding import contacts into Pixel 5? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel tips and tricks.

Do you want to minimize data usage on your Pixel 5? Here’s how to restrict data usage on Google Pixel 5. To reduce data usage in your Pixel 5, you can set a data limit, update apps & software using Wi-Fi only, restrict app background data, and more. You can see how much mobile data and Wi-Fi data use by a particular app in your Pixel devices.

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How to Reduce Data Usage in Pixel 5

Irritated by consuming more data usage in your Google Pixel 5? Follow the below-given methods to stop your phone from using so much data.

Limit Data on Google Pixel 5

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

Step 2: Tap Network & internet.

Step 3: Tap the Mobile network.

Step 4: Tap Data warning & limit.

By default enabled set data warning.

Step 5: Tap Data warning.

Step 6: Enter the data usage warning and tap on Set.

Step 7: Toggle on Set data limit.

Step 8: Tap on OK.

Step 9: Tap Data limit.

Step 10: Enter the data usage limit and tap on Set.

Disable or Stop App Background Data Pixel 5

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

Step 2: Tap on Network & internet.

Step 3: Tap on the Mobile network.

Step 4: Tap on App data usage.

Step 5: Tap on the App usage higher data.

Step 6: Toggle off Background data.

Turn Off Auto-Sync in Pixel 5

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Accounts.

Step 3: Toggle off Automatically sync app data.

Step 4: Tap on OK.

Update Apps Over Wi-Fi Only in your Pixels

Step 1: Open the Play store in your latest Pixels.

Step 2: Tap on the Profile icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap on Settings.

Step 4: Tap on General.

Step 5: Tap on Auto-update apps.

Step 6: Make sure to select Over Wi-Fi only.

And that’s all. Do you have any alternative methods to restrict data usage on Google Pixel 5? Share it with us in below comment section. Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel tutorials.

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.