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Do you want better battery life on your Google Pixel 8 series? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to improve battery life on Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8. You can reduce the battery life on your Pixel phone to adjust the brightness level, minimize screen timeout, use battery saver mode, turn on adaptive battery, and more. Apply the settings below to fix battery draining problem on your Google Pixel devices.

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How to Improve Battery Life on Your Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8

Apply the settings below to extend battery life in your Google Pixel devices:

1. Turn On Adaptive Battery & Adaptive Charging

It will automatically optimize how apps use the battery in your device and reduce the performance and delay notifications.

Settings > Battery > Battery Saver > Toggle on Use Adaptive Battery.

To enable adaptive charging, go to Settings > Battery > Adaptive charging > Toggle on Use Adaptive Charging.

2. Turn On Adaptive Brightness

It will automatically set the screen brightness to your environment and activities. 

Settings > Display > Toggle on Adaptive brightness.

3. Reduce Screen Timeout Time

Reduce the screen time in your Pixel device. Minimizing screen time will automatically turn off the screen, which improves the battery life of your Google Pixel.

Settings > Display > Screen timeout > choose a 30 seconds or 1 minute.

4. Restrict Battery Usage

If a specific app uses more battery in your device, you can stop battery usage while in the background.

Settings > Battery > Battery Usage > Tap Any app usage with more battery in the background > Choose a Restricted.

5. Enable Battery Saver Mode (Extreme Battery Saver)

It will save power to help your Pixel battery last longer. You can set standard battery saver or extreme battery saver. 

Settings > Battery > Battery Saver > Toggle on Use Battery Saver > Choose from Standard or Extreme battery saver.

6. Check for System Update

Ensure your Google Pixel device is updated with the latest software updates.

Settings > System > System Update > Check for updates.

7. Enable Dark Theme or Dark Mode

You can activate dark mode in your Pixel device to set a black background for your phone, improving the battery life. 

Settings > Display > Toggle on Dark theme or Swipe down the notification panel to open the quick settings tiles menu & tap Dark theme to turn it on/off.

8. Turn Off Always Show Time and Info 

When you turn on this feature, it will automatically wake the screen when you receive new notifications on your device that increase battery usage.

Settings > Display > Lock screen > Toggle off Always show time and info.

9. Turn Off 5G

Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Tap your Carrier Name > Preferred network type > Choose LTE.             

10. Turn Off App Location Permission or Services

You can allow or disallow location permission for individual apps in your Google Pixel using the settings below.

Settings > Location > App Location permissions > Tap Any App > Choose a Don’t Allow.

11. Turn Off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS

Please turn off the internet (WiFi and mobile data) and GPS in your Google Pixel while not using it. 

And that’s all. End the list of ways to improve battery life on any Google Pixel device. Do you know any alternative methods? Please share with us in the comment section below.

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Here’s how to change default apps on Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 7 devices. By default, apps are set on your Google Pixel, like browser app, messaging app (SMS), home app (Pixel Launcher), Caller ID & spam app, phone app, SMS app, and caller ID & spam app. Also, use the instant apps feature to open links in apps, even if not installed on your Pixel device. An app can verify links to open in the app automatically.

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How to Change the Default Apps on Your Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro

Follow the below settings to change your default apps on Google Pixel: 

Open your Google Pixel’s app drawer and tap Settings app.

Tap the Apps.

Tap Default apps in the General section. 

You can see the default apps list on your Pixel device. Tap the App (Caller ID & Spam App) if you want to change the default application. 

Choose an App you want set as the default Pixel app.

Change the Default Browser App in Google Pixel using App Settings: Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

Open the Settings app.

Tapt the Apps.

Tap any Browser app on your Pixel device.

Scroll and tap the Browser app.

Choose a Browser you want to use as the default Pixel browser app.

Clear Default App Preferences in Google Pixel

You can clear default preferences for system default apps in your Google Pixel devices.

 To clear the default app, go to Settings > Apps > See all apps > Three vertical dots at the top right > Show system > Tap any System default app > Open by default > Clear default preferences. 

How to Reset App Preferences in Google Pixel: Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro

It will reset all preferences for disabling apps, app notifications, background data restriction for apps, battery usage settings, etc.

Go to Settings.

Scroll down and tap the System.

Scroll to the bottom & tap Reset options.

Tap Reset app preferences.

Tap the Reset apps.

And that’s all. Do you use default stock apps or third-party apps in your Google Pixel devices? Tell us in the comment section. 

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Are you annoyed by spam calls, scammers, or unwanted calls on your Google Pixel devices? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to set up call screening in Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, and other Pixel devices. Google Pixel’s call screening feature is helpful to check who’s calling you before receiving a call. Google Assistant picks up a call and finds out the reason for the call. The caller listens to the Assistant’s answers and decides whether to pick up a call. 

You can turn on Automatically screen calls in your Pixel devices for the US country only. Also, manually enable screen calls on Pixel devices in select countries, including Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Canada, Japan, UK, US, Italy, and Spain.

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How to Set Up Call Screening in the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 7 Pro

Make sure your region supports the call screen feature to use it. You can enable call screen manually or automatically (Only in the US) in your Google Pixel devices.

Automatically Screen Calls on Google Pixel

It will use call screening for private numbers or unknown calls in your Pixel devices.

Open the Phone app on your Pixel device.

Tap on Three vertical dots in the top right.

Tap the Settings.

Select Spam and Call Screen. 

Toggle on See Caller and Spam ID. 

Tap the Call screen. 

Tap on the Unknown call settings section and choose an option from Spam, Possibly faked numbers, First-time callers, or Private & hidden numbers. 

Please select the option (We Select Spam) and choose an Automatically screen. Decline robocalls in each option.

Note: If you can’t see the Call Screen settings, your Pixel device doesn’t support the call screen feature.

Manually Enable Call Screen on Google Pixel

Go to Phone app > Menu > Settings > Call screen > Follow the on-screen instructions.

You can see the Screen call when you see an unknown number phone call on your Google Pixel device. Google Assistant will reply and ask questions like who’s calling & why. Also, see some of the suggested questions like Report as spam, I’ll call you back. Is it urgent, and I can’t understand.

Save a Transcript and Recording for Screened Calls on Google Pixel

Phone app > Menu > Settings > Spam & call screen > Call screen > Toggle on Save call screen audio. 

Now, tap the recent calls tab in the phone app. You can see the Google Assistant long in the number. Tap the Transcript to view the conversation. 

To remove the Transcript & recording, long-press the screened calls and tap the Trash icon. 

And that’s all. Do you use the call screening feature in your Google Pixel device? Which is your favorite Google Pixel feature? Please share with us in the comment section.

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Here is how to use live translate in Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Google Pixel’s live translate feature is helpful to translate language to another language automatically you select on your phone. Your Pixel device must download the languages to use live translate. Add multiple languages you want to translate in your Pixel.

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How to Use Live Translate in Your Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro  

Make sure to turn on live translate in Pixel 8 Pro to translate language in real-time:

Open your Pixel’s app drawer and tap the Settings app.

Please scroll to the System and tap on it.

Tap the Live translate.

Toggle on Use Live Translate.

Tap the Translate to (We Select English) and select a language you want to translate this language to another language you set to translate from.

Tap on Add a language in the translate from section and tap the language you want to download to your Google Pixel devices.

Now, your Google Pixel’s live translation automatically translates the language (We Set English) and shows the translations on your screen.

You can see the pop-up message on your chat screen. Tap the Message and choose an option you want to translate language on Google Pixel 8 and other Pixel devices. 

How to Turn Off Live Translate in Google Pixel: Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

To disable Live Translate on your Pixel devices, go to Settings > System > Live Translate> Toggle off Use Live Translate.

FAQs:

Can Pixel 7 Translate in Real-Time?

Yes, Google Pixel’s live translate feature easily translates your select language into real-time. Also, translate language using audio sounds or spoken words. 

Can Google Pixel Buds Translate the Language in real time?

Yes, Google Pixel Buds translate the conversation using the Google Translate app on your device.

Which are the Best alternative apps for Google Translate?

The best Google translate alternatives are DeepL, Linguee, Microsoft Launcher, etc. Different apps support different languages. 

And that’s all. Do you use the live translate feature on your Google Pixel device? Tell us in the comment section below.

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Here’s how to use live caption on Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 7 Pro (Running Android 14). When you enable live caption on Google Pixel 8 and other devices, you can see speech captions on your phone’s screen. Set the preferred language will automatically translate the caption to the language you set on the Google Pixel devices. Also, add multiple languages to the caption languages list.

You can use Google Pixel’s live caption feature in your phone calls also. Use the volume button to turn live caption on or off in your Pixel devices. Let’s see how to turn on live caption on Google Pixel phones.

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How to Use Live Caption on Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro

Ensure to turn on the live captions in your Google Pixel devices:

Open your Google Pixel’s app drawer and tap Settings app.

Scroll and tap Sound & vibration.

Find the Live caption and tap it.

Toggle on Use Live Caption.

Captions appear when speech is detected in your Pixel devices. 

Tap Languages & translation. You can see the caption languages list here. 

Tap on Add a Language and download the language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish) from the list you want to add. 

Tap Translate captions to in the preferred language section. 

Choose a language. Your Pixel device shows captions for the preferred language you set.

Alternative Way: Settings > Accessibility > Live Caption > Toggle On Use Live Caption.

How to Turn Live Caption On/Off using Volume Button on Google Pixel

To use the volume button to enable or disable live caption on your Pixel, go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Live caption > Toggle on Live caption in volume control.

Press the volume up or down button & tap the Live caption button to turn it on/off.

Turn On Live Captions in Pixel 8 Pro using Quick Settings Tile

Swipe down twice from the top of the screen and swipe the right side until you see the Live Caption in quick settings tiles. Tap on Live caption to turn it on or off.

If you can’t see the Live caption in quick tiles, swipe down the notification panel twice and tap the Pencil (Edit) icon to view all available tiles. Find the Live captions, drag them to the top tiles, and go back. Now, easily enable live caption using quick settings tiles in your Google Pixel devices.

How to Enable Live Captions for Phone Calls in Google Pixel: Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

To enable caption calls on your Pixel phones, go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Live caption > Caption calls > Choose Aske every time, Always, or Off.

You can turn on or off the automatically typed responses during calls using Google speech services on your Pixel devices. Also, choose a voice for typed responses. When you type and send a response during a call, your message will be read aloud in select sound.

How to Turn Off Live Caption on Google Pixel: Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 7 Pro, 7

• Press the volume up or down button & touch the Live Caption icon to turn it off.
• Swipe down twice from the top to access the notification panel & tap the Live caption in the quick settings tiles to turn it off.
• Settings > Sound & vibration > Live Caption > Toggle Off Use Live Caption.
• Settings > Accessibility > Live Caption > Toggle Off Use Live Caption.

And that’s it. Do you use the live caption feature in your Google Pixel device to automatically show the caption on the screen in your preferred language? Tell us in the comment section.

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Here’s how to use app pinning in Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, and other Google Pixel devices. You can use screen pinning on your Google Pixel to lock specific apps or your current screen when giving your device to another person. After screen pinning, users only access that PIN screen or app in their Pixel device. Anytime unpin screen pinning on your Google Pixel devices to swipe up and hold.

You can turn on the ask for unlock pattern before unpinning the app on your Pixel so other people can’t access your device and even unpin the screen. The user must unlock the device to use it again. Let’s see how to PIN an app on a Google phone.

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How to Use App Pinning in Your Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a, Pixel 6 Pro

You need to enable app pinning to lock the app or current screen on your Google Pixel devices:

How to Enable App Pinning on Google Pixel (Running the Android 14)

Swipe up from the bottom to open your Pixel’s app drawer and tap the Settings app.

Please scroll down to Security & privacy and tap it.

Again, scroll to the end of the screen and tap More Security & privacy in the Other settings section.

Scroll to the bottom and tap App pinning in the security section.

Toggle on Use app pinning and tap OK.

What Happens When App is Pinned on your Google Pixel?

• Pinned app may open other apps
• Personal data may be accessible (Use Guest Mode Instead of App Pinning to Secure your Data)

How to Use App Pinning on Google Pixel (Android 14): Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a, Pixel 6 Pro

Swipe up and hold to open the Recent apps on your Pixel devices.

Swipe the screen until you see the app you want to PIN or lock, and tap the App icon.

Tap Pin. Now lock that current screen or app in your Google Pixel device. You can access that screen on your device until you unpin the screen pinning feature. 

How to Unpin App on Google Pixel (Android 14): Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a, Pixel 6 Pro

Swipe up & hold to unpin the app on your Pixel device. You can see the App Unpinned message on the screen. 

And that’s all. Have you ever used the app pinning feature on your Google Pixel device? Do you like this feature? Please tell us in the comment section.

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