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Do you want to change the app icon shape and style in your Android 11? Here’s how to change icon shape in Android 11 stock OS. You can see three new icon shapes in stock Android 11 compared to the previous Android 10 version. Also, customize styles in Android 11, including icon shape, accent colour, font style, and icon style using styles & wallpaper settings. This setting is available on Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 4a, Pixel 5, Pixel 4, 4 XL, Pixel 3a, 3a XL, Pixel 3, 3 XL, Pixel 2, and 2 XL.

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How to Change Android 11 Icon Shape

Two different ways to change the app drawer and home screen icon shapes in your stock Android 11 devices.

Change the Icon Shape on Android 11 using Styles & Wallpapers Settings

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

Step 2: Tap Style at the bottom left.

Step 3: Tap on Custom at the end.

You can see the font style first (See the screenshot).

Step 4: Tap on the Next button until you view the shape.

Step 5: Select the Icon shape (7 shapes) from the list and tap on Next.

Step 6: Set the Style name and tap on the Apply button.

Now go to the app drawer or home screen to see the changes in the app icon shape in your stock Android 11 OS.

How to Change Icon Style in Android 11 Using Display Settings

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

Step 2: Tap on Display.

Step 3: Tap on Styles & wallpapers.

Step 4: Follow the above-given method in steps 3 to 6.

How to Change Font Size in Android 11

You can increase or decrease the text size on the screen on your Android devices.

Settings > Display > Advanced > Font size > Select from Small/Default/Large/Largest.

How to Change Display Size in Android 11

It will small or large the items on your screen.

Settings > Display > Advanced > Display size > Select from Small/Default/Large/Larger.

And that’s all. If you have trouble, please tell us in the comment box below. Do you like these new Android 11 icon shapes?

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Want to change the language on Pixel 4a (5G)?  Here’s how to change the language and keyboard language on Google Pixel 4a/Pixel 5. You can add multiple languages in your Android or Samsun Galaxy like English (India), English (United States), English, Chinese, French, Afrikaans, Bamankan, Densk, Deutsch, etc. By default set Pixel language as per your country. Also, change the on-screen keyboard (Gboard in Pixels) language using this language and input settings.

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How to Add More Language on Google Pixel 4a/Pixel 5

You can change the default language in Pixel 4a 5G using below given settings.

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

Step 2: Scroll down up to the end and tap on System.

Step 3: Tap Languages & input.

Step 4: Tap Languages.

Step 5: Tap Add a language.

Step 6: Tap Language from the list you want to add.

Step 7: Tap & hold the language and move it to the first position if you want to set that language as the default phone language.

Step 8: Tap Back button to see the changes in your Pixel.

How to Delete Language on Google Pixel 4a 5G

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

Step 2: Tap Three vertical dots at the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap on Remove.

Step 4: Select the languages from the list and tap the Trash icon.

Step 5: Tap Remove.

How to Change Keyboard Language on Pixel 4a 5G

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on System.

Step 3: Tap on Languages & input.

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

Step 5: Tap on Gboard.

Step 6: Tap on Languages.

Step 7: Tap on Add keyboard.

Step 8: Tap on Language from the list.

Step 9: Choose a keyboard type and tap Done.

Step 10: Long press the language and move it to top (First position) to set default keyboard language.

Also, remove keyboard language in Pixel 4a to follow the same steps to remove the phone language.

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

Google added a fingerprint sensor in the Pixel 4a that was removed from the Pixel 4 (XL). Here’s how to set up or add fingerprint to Google Pixel 4a 5G to unlock your phone. You can add up to 5 fingerprints in Pixels. The fingerprint sensor is available on the back of your Pixels. Also, use your fingerprint to authorize purchases and app access. Only fingerprint scanner biometric security is available in your Pixel 4a 5G. Also, use Google smart lock in Pixel 4a to unlock your Pixels automatically without PIN or fingerprint. Fingerprint security may be less secure than a PIN, Pattern lock or Password.

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How to Add Fingerprint to Google Pixel 4a 5G

You can see the Pixel imprint (Fingerprint) option in security settings.

How to Set Up Fingerprint Scanner on Pixel 4a 5G

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

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Security.

Step 3: Tap on Pixel imprint under the device security section.

Step 4: Select a backup screen lock (We choose Pixel imprint + Pattern) for the Fingerprint scanner.

Step 5: Draw a pattern and tap Next at the bottom right.

Step 6: Draw your pattern again and tap Confirm at the bottom right.

Step 7: Choose lock screen notifications content display settings and tap Done.

Step 8: Put your finger on the back of the phone sensor and lift it after filling a vibration.

Step 9: Wait until you see Fingerprint added message on the screen and tap Add another (Add more fingerprint) or Done.

How to Add Multiple Fingerprints on Pixel 4a 5G

Settings > Security > Pixel imprint > Add fingerprint > Lift, then touch finger in the fingerprint sensor until complete process > Done.

How to Rename Fingerprint on Google Pixel 4a 5G

Settings > Security > Pixel imprint > Tap on Fingerprint name > Enter the name > OK.

How to Remove Fingerprint on Pixel 4a 5G

Settings > Security > Pixel imprint > Tap on Trash icon > Delete.

How to Temporary Disable Fingerprint Sensor in Pixel 4a

Enable lockdown mode in your Pixel 4a to turn off the fingerprint lock screen.

Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen > Toggle on Show lockdown option.

Step 1: Press and hold the power button in your Pixel 4a (5G).

Step 2: Tap Lockdown.

Step 3: Try to unlock your Pixel using Fingerprint. You can’t unlock it.

Step 4: Unlock your phone using Pattern or PIN.

Step 5: Now, lock your Pixel, and you can unlock it using your Fingerprint again.

And that’s all. We hope this clarifies how to add fingerprints on Pixel 4a 5G. If you have any questions, please tell us in the comment box below.

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Want to personalize or change home screen in Pixel 4a running stock Android 11? Here’s how to customize home screen in Google Pixel 4a 5G. Pixel 4a home settings include notification dots, at a glance, add app icons to the home screen, access Google app, suggestion on home screen, and allow home screen rotation, etc. Also, change app icon shape, create a folder, change wallpaper, and add widgets to your home screen in Pixel 4a 5G.

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 How to Change Home Screen in Google Pixel 4a 5G

You can personalize your home screen in your Pixel 4a (Stock Android 11) using the below settings.

Step 1: Tap & hold the blank space in your Pixel 4a home screen.

Step 2: Tap on Home settings.

Below given settings available in your Pixel 4a device.

Notification dots: By default turned on this feature. You can see the round icon on the app when you receive new notifications. Android 11 added new notification history and bubbles settings in your Pixel 4a.

At a glance: You can enable calendar events (Upcoming meetings alerts) and work profile (Alert from work profile).

Add app icons to home screen: Enable it if you want to add a new download app shortcut to the home screen.

Swipe to access Google app: Swipe left to right to access Google app or Google news feed. You can follow your interesting topics here and get the latest news about them. Toggle off it if you want to temporarily disable it.

Suggestions: It will show the most recently used apps at the top of the app drawer. Android 11 added new suggestions on home screen that show the apps on the bottom row of the home screen. Also, blocked apps you don’t want to show on the home screen.

Allow home screen rotation: By default turned off this. When you enable home screen rotation in Pixel 4a, it will rotate the home screen automatically when your phone is rotated.

How to Change Home Screen Styles Pixel 4a – Icon Shape, Accent Color, Font Style

Settings > Display > Styles & wallpapers > Tap Style at top > Choose font style, icon look, accent color, and icon shape > Enter style name > Apply

How to Change Home Screen Wallpaper in Pixel 4a

Long press on the blank space in home screen > Styles & Wallpapers > Tap on phone gallery or default wallpaper > Select a wallpaper > Set wallpaper > Home screen

How to Create a Folder in Google Pixel 4a Home Screen

Tap & hold the app from the app drawer and move the app to another app on the home screen to make a folder

How to Add Widgets to Home Screen in Pixel 4a

Long press on the blank space in home screen > Widgets > Tap & hold the widget and drop it to the home screen

And that’s all. We hope this makes it clear how to customize home screen in Pixel 4a. Do you still have any questions? Tell us in below comment box

Do you want to see what apps are running on Pixel 4a 5G? Several apps run in the background by default, even though we don’t use them. It would be best to close all apps running in the background on Google Pixel 4a 5G and others Apps using recent apps. Those background running apps reduce battery life and slow down your Pixel device. Just swipe up from the bottom and hold to open recent apps (Background running apps) and tap on clear all to close background running apps on Google Pixel 4a 5G. Also, individually stop app background data in Pixel 4a to save cellular data and battery life.

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How to Close Background Running Apps on Google Pixel 4a 5G

You can turn off background running apps on Google Pixel 4a (5G) and other Pixel phones using the below-given settings.

How to Close Apps in the Background in Google Pixels

Step 1: Swipe up and hold to the bottom of the screen to view all Recent or Running apps.

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

Step 3: Swipe the screen right side until view Clear all.

Step 4: Tap on Clear All to close all open apps at once running in the background.

Now, you can’t see any apps in the recent items in your Pixels.

How to Turn Off Background Data in Pixel 4a 5G

You can restrict background data by the app on your Google Pixel 4a and other Pixels using the below steps.

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

Step 2: Tap Apps & Notifications or Apps (Android 13).

Step 3: Tap See all apps.

Step 4: Select an app from the list.

If you can’t find an app, check that app in the system apps list.

Step 5: Tap Mobile data and Wi-Fi.

Step 6: Toggle off Background data to disable app background data.

How to Reduce App Data Usage in Pixel 4a 5G

Check which app uses more data in the background and restrict it.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Network & Internet.

Step 3: Tap the Mobile network.

Step 4: Tap App data usage.

A list of app usage data appears on the screen.

Step 5: Tap on the App usage more data.

Step 6: Toggle off Background data.

And that’s all. We hope this makes it clear how to close apps running in the background in Pixel 4a 5G. If you have any questions, please tell us in below comment box.

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By default show notifications on the lock screen in your Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, and other Pixel devices. You can change lock screen notifications on Google Pixel 4a using lock screen settings. Also, individually show or hide notification on the lock screen for certain apps in your latest Android version (Stock Android 11 OS). Choose Pixel 4a notifications on lock screen from the show all notification content, Show sensitive content when unlocked, or Don’t show notifications at all.

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How to Change Google Pixel 4a Lock Screen Notifications

Two ways to show or hide lock screen notifications on Google Pixel 4a 5G. Let see one by one.

How to Change Lock Screen Notification Content Pixel 4a 5G

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

Step 2: Tap on Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap on Notifications.

Step 4: Scroll down and tap Notifications on lock screen under the notifications on the lock screen section.

By Default set show conversations, default, and silent.

Step 5: Choose from “show conversations, default, and silent/Hide silent conversations and notifications/Don’t show any notifications”.

Alternative Way: Long press in the blank area of home screen > Home settings > Notification dots > Notifications on lock screen > Select an option

How to Hide Sensitive Notifications From Pixel 4a Lock Screen

By default show sensitive content when locked your Pixel 4a (Stock Android 10 & 11 version).

Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > Toggle off “Sensitive notifications”

How to Hide Lock Screen Notifications for Apps on Pixel 4a – WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat

Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Select the app > Notifications > Tap Message notifications > Advanced > Lock screen > Choose Don’s show notifications at all

How to Show or Hide Notifications content on Lock Screen Pixel 4a 5G

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Display.

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Step 4: Scroll down at the end of the page and tap on the Lock screen.

Step 5: Tap on Notifications on lock screen.

Step 6: Choose from Show all notification content, Show sensitive content only when unlocked, or Don’t show notifications at all.

And that’s all. We hope the above-given tutorial useful to change lock screen notifications Pixel 4a. If you have any questions, tell us in below comment box.