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2 ways to enable and use screen pinning in Google Pixel 5. The screen pinning feature is used to access only the current app in your Pixel until unpin it. You can use this when you give your phone to your child or play a specific game or friends. When the app is pinned, the pined app may open that app’s settings and data. But users can’t open other apps or phone settings. Also, use guest mode instead of app pining to share your device with your friends without any private data issue.

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How to Use Screen Pinning in Google Pixel 5

First of all, you need to turn on app pinning toggle in your Pixels (Running Android 11 Stock OS) devices using the below settings.

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom to open the App drawer.

Step 2: Tap on the Settings app.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap Security.

Step 4: Scroll down at the end and tap on Advanced.

Step 5: Tap on App pinning at the bottom.

Step 6: By default Turned off toggle.

Step 7:  Toggle on the button. Step 8: Tap OK to enable it.

Step 9: You can see Turned on app pinning in your Pixel.

Also, enabled ask for unlock pattern before unpinning option in your Pixel. You can disable it anytime.

How to Use App Pining in Pixel 5

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom, hold, then release to see the Recent apps list.

Step 2: Tap & hold the app icon (We select YouTube) at the top.

You can see app info, Split screen, Pin, and Pause app options in your Pixel running stock Android OS.

Step 3: Tap Pin.

You can see the pop-up screen in your Pixel. Tap on Got it.

Step 4: Now, you can only access YouTube app on your Pixel. You can’t go back and go to the home screen until unpin it.

How to Unpin Apps on Pixel 5

The different device has slightly different settings to unpin apps on Android smartphone.

Step 1: To unpin this screen in Pixel, swipe up & hold.

Now, you can access all apps and other phone settings on your Pixel devices.

Do you still have any questions regarding enable screen pinning in Pixel 5? Tell us in below comment box. Stay with us for the latest Pixel tips and tricks.

Do you want to rotate the screen on your Google Pixel automatically? Here are the 3 ways to auto-rotate screen in Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, and Pixel 5. When you enable screen rotation, it will automatically rotate your Pixel screen when you rotate any app or phone settings (Can’t rotate home screen). You must turn on the allow home screen rotation to auto rotate home screen in your Google Pixel devices.

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How to Auto Rotate Screen in Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 5

Check out the methods below to enable auto rotation of the screen in your Google Pixel devices.

How to Turn On Screen Rotation in Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 5 using Quick Settings Tiles

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel and swipe the screen right side until you view the Auto-rotate option in your Google Pixel’s Quick settings tile.

Step 2: Tap on Auto-rotate to turn it on/off.

When you rotate your Pixel Smartphone, it will automatically turn the app or phone settings screen. But you can’t rotate the home screen using this setting.

Auto Rotate Screen on Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 (Android 14) using Display Settings

Settings > Display > Toggle on Auto-rotate screen in the Other display controls section.

How to Enable Pixel 5 Screen Rotation Using Display Settings

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

Step 2: Tap the Settings app.

Step 3: Tap on Display.

Step 4: Tap Advanced.

Step 5: Toggle on the Auto-rotate screen.

Step 6: Toggle off the Auto-rotate screen to turn off screen rotation automatically.

 Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Auto Rotate Screen (Android 14)

Settings > Accessibility > System controls in Interaction controls section > Toggle on Auto-rotate screen.

How to Auto Rotate Pixel 5 Screen Using Accessibility Settings

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

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Accessibility.

Step 3: Scroll down and toggle on the Auto-rotate screen under the Interaction controls section.

How to Auto Rotate Home Screen in Google Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 5

To rotate the home screen automatically, you must turn it on to allow home screen rotation in your Pixel devices.

Step 1: Long press on the blank space of the home screen and tap Home settings.

Step 2: Toggle on Allow home screen rotation.

When your Pixel phone is rotated, it will automatically turn the home screen only.

End the list of methods to auto rotate the screen in Google Pixel devices. If you have any questions, please tell us in the comment box below. Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel tips and tricks.

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Do you want to change the language on Pixels? Here’s how to change the default language and keyboard in Pixel 5 and other Pixel running stock Android 11 OS (Compatible with Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL). You can add multiple languages to the list and quickly access it using the keyboard. Also, change the keyboard in Pixel 5 using languages & input settings.

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How to Change the Language on Pixel 5

You can change the default language back to English in your Pixel using below given step by step guide.

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom to access the app drawer and tap on Settings App.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap System.

Step 3: Tap on Languages & input.

Step 4: Tap on Languages.

Step 5: Tap on Add a language.

Step 6: Select the Language you want to add.

Step 7: Long press the language and move it to the top if you want to set it as the default Pixel 5 language.

Step 8: Tap on the Back button.

You can view the language changes on your device.

How to Remove Language on Pixel 5

Step 1: Follow the above-given steps 1 to 4.

Step 2: Tap on Three vertical dots (More) on the upper right side.

Step 3: Tap Remove.

Step 4: Select the Languages and tap on the Trash icon.

Step 5: Tap on Remove.

How to Change Keyboard Language on Google Pixel 5

Step 1: Go to Phone Settings.

Step 2: Tap System.

Step 3: Tap Languages & input.

Step 4: Tap the On-screen keyboard under the Keyboards section.

Step 5: Tap Gboard.

Step 6: Tap Languages.

Step 7: Tap Add keyboard.

Step 8: Add the Language from the list and tap on Done at the bottom right.

Step 9: Touch & hold the language and move it to the top to set as keyboard language in Pixel 5.

And that’s all. We hope this makes it clear how to change the language on Pixel 5. If you still have any questions, tell us in below comment box.

Want to split the screen on your Google Pixel 5? Here’s how to enable or turn on split screen mode in Pixel 5. You can enable multi-window mode on Pixel devices using the recent apps list. Enjoy two apps at the same time in your Pixel like watch YouTube videos and surf the internet or chat with friends on the messages app. Just scroll down in the middle of the screen to exit the split screen view in Pixel 5.

I missed the OnePlus Parallel apps and the Samsung Dual Messenger feature to my Pixel device that use to access two different accounts of the same app like WhatsApp or Facebook or Instagram, and other supported apps at the same time.

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How to Enable Split-Screen Multitasking in Google Pixel 5

Step 1: Swipe up and hold to open the recently used apps list. 

Step 2: Touch & hold the App icon at the top.

Step 3: Tap on the Split screen.

If you can’t see the split-screen view option, it means the app doesn’t support this feature.

Step 4: You can see the upper half screen set in your Pixel (Show below-given screenshot).

Step 5: Select the other App from the bottom list of recent apps.

You can see two apps on your Pixel 5 screen. Access both apps at the same time in your Google Pixel 5.

Step 6: Tap & hold the middle line to change the screen size in your device.

How to Exit Split Screen Mode in Pixel 5

Step 1: Tap & hold the middle line and swipe up or down at the end of the screen to close the split-screen mode.

How to Close All Recent Apps in Google Pixel 5

Step 1: Open the Recent apps list in your Pixel devices.

Step 2: Swipe up the app to close the app individually.

Step 3: Swipe the screen right side until view Clear all and tap on Clear all to remove all running apps at once in your Pixel Smartphone.

And that’s all. We hope this makes it clear how to enable and use split-screen view in Google Pixel 5. Do you still have any questions? Tell us in below comment box.

Here’s how to delete or uninstall apps in Google Pixel 6 Pro/Pixel 6/Pixel 5 XL/Pixel 5/Pixel 5a 5G/Pixel 4 XL/Pixel 4/Pixel 4a 5G. You can’t uninstall the factory-installed apps (YouTube, Calculator, etc.). To delete pre-installed apps (Stock apps), you need to disable them to hide them from the app drawer. You can remove all downloaded apps from the play store. Also, uninstall system app updates to fix app issues in your Google Pixel.

How Do I Delete Apps on Google Pixel 5a 5G/5 XL/5?

You can uninstall or remove downloaded apps on your Google Pixel devices using the below settings.

How to Quickly Uninstall Apps in your Pixel

Step 1: Open the app drawer and long-press the app, and move it to Uninstall at the top on the home screen in your Pixel.

Step 2: Tap on OK.

How to Delete Apps on Google Pixel 6 Pro/6 Using App Drawer

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer.

Step 2: Long-press on the app and tap on the App info or i icon.

Step 3: Tap on Uninstall.

Step 4: Tap OK.

For Android 11: Settings > Apps & Notifications > See All Apps > Select the app > Uninstall > OK.

For Android 12: Settings > Apps > See All Apps > Select the app > Uninstall > OK.

How to Delete Apps in Pixel Using Play Store

Step 1: Open the Play Store on your Pixel devices.

Step 2: Tap on Three horizontal lines (More) at the top left corner.

Step 3: Tap My apps and games.

Step 4: Tap the Installed tab.

Step 5: Tap on the App name you want to uninstall.

Step 6: Tap the Uninstall button.

Step 7: Tap on Uninstall.

For Android 12: Open Play Store > Profile icon at the top right > Manage apps and device > See details > Tap on App you want to uninstall > Uninstall > Uninstall.

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How to Disable or Uninstall Pre-installed Apps on Pixel

You can’t uninstall system default apps or stock apps. Just disable it using the below settings to hide the app from your phone.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Apps & notifications or Apps.

Step 3: Tap See all apps.

Step 4: Tap on Three vertical dots (More) in the upper right corner.

Step 5: Tap the Show system.

Step 6: Select the Pre-installed app.

Step 7: Tap on Disable.

Step 8: Tap Disable app.

Now, you can’t find this app on your phone. To use this app again, enable it using the same above-given steps.

How do I Uninstall an App on Google Pixel 6?

Three different methods (Mentioned above) are available to delete or uninstall an app on Google Pixel 6. You can delete apps one by one or delete all installed apps (Third-party) at once using the play store. To quickly remove the app, long-press it and move it to Uninstall at the top of the screen on your Pixels. Also, use the play store to delete the app from your Pixel device.

Can you Uninstall Google Apps on Pixel?

No, you can’t uninstall the pre-install Google apps (System default) on your Pixel. Only disable the Google apps if you want. To disable or hide Google apps, long-press any Google app > i icon > Disable > Disable app. Now, hide this Google app from your device. To use the app again, you need to enable it.

Why Can’t I Uninstall Apps on Google Play?

You can’t uninstall apps on Google play if the app is pre-installed (Android system apps) or restricted by the device admin. So, you need permission from the admin to remove it.

How do I Remove Icons from Google Pixels?

To remove the icons from Google Pixels home screen or app drawer, tap & hold the icon and then move it to Remove at the top of the screen.

And that’s all. Which is your favorite method from the above-given list? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

Want to get rid of suggested apps on Google Pixel 5? Here’s how to turn off app suggestions Pixel 5. By default enable suggested apps on Pixel Smartphone (Running Stock Android 11 OS) that display your favorite apps (Top five used) on the top of the app drawer. App suggestions are based on your recently used apps, most-used apps, and routines. Also, enable or disable suggestions on home screen in your latest Stock Android OS (Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL).

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How to Enable or Disable App Suggestions on Google Pixel 5 (Android 11)

You can find apps suggestion settings on your Pixel 5 home screen. You can see your top five favorite apps list on the top of the app drawer. Follow the below steps to remove suggested apps from the app drawer.

Step 1: Long press on the blank area of the home screen and tap on Home settings.

Step 2: Tap on Suggestions.

Here you can see suggestions in all apps list (Enabled) and suggestions on the Home screen (Disabled).

Step 3: By default enabled this feature.

Step 4: Toggle off Suggestion in all apps list. Also, toggle on the suggestion on home screen (Only available on stock Android 11 OS) toggle to add apps to the home screen.

Step 5: Swipe up from the home screen to open the App drawer and you can’t see the suggested apps list.

How to Enable or Disable Overview Suggestions on Pixel 5

It will help to show suggested actions in the overview in your Google Pixel 5.

Step 1: Touch & hold the blank space on the home screen and tap Home settings.

Step 2: Toggle on Overview suggestions.

How to Add New App Icon to Home Screen

Long press on the blank area home screen > Home settings > Toggle on add app icons to home screen

If you want to automatically add a new download app icon shortcut to the home screen, make sure to enable add app icons to the home screen in Pixel home settings.

Do you like this suggested apps feature? Share your thoughts related to apps suggestions in below comment box.