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Here’s how to hard reset Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro using hardware buttons. You need to enter your Pixel into recovery mode to hard reset it. This process deletes all data from your device, including your Google account, third-party apps, system app & settings, etc. Ensure to back up the data performing this action. Your Pixel device reset to factory default settings.

You must hard reset your Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 if your device won’t power on, black screen of death, the Pixel is stuck on the Google logo, frozen phone, forgot your Password/PIN/Pattern lock, touchscreen is not responding, and other issues.  

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How to Hard Reset Your Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro using Hardware Keys

Step 1. Make sure to turn off the Pixel device. Tap and hold the Power & volume down keys at the same time until the screen turns on. The Start menu appears on the screen.

Step 2. Press the Volume Down until Recovery mode appears. Press the Power button once to enter the recovery menu.

Step 3. There is No command with the Android robot exclamation mark icon on the Pixel screen.

Step 4. Touch & hold the power key & press the volume up button once to enter your Google Pixel into recovery mode. 

Android recovery mode settings appear.

Step 5. Press the Volume Down key until Wipe data/factory reset is selected & press your Pixel’s power button to the following process. 

By default, cancel is selected.

Step 6: Press the Volume Down button once to highlight Factory data reset.

Step 7: Press the Power button to wipe data on your Pixel phone. 

After the wiping data process, the Reboot system now is highlighted.

Step 8: Press the Power key to reboot your Google Pixel 8 series.

How to Force Restart Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

Tap and hold the power and volume up buttons for 25-30 seconds, and your Pixel restart automatically. That’s called force restart or force reboot.  

And that’s all. Do you still have any queries about hard resetting your Google Pixel devices? Please tell us in the comment section.

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Do you use quick tap gestures on your Google Pixel devices? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn on Quick Tap on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. You can use a quick tap on your Google Pixel phone to turn on the flashlight, take a screenshot, open an app, show notifications, play or pause media, see recent apps, or access your digital assistant. Select the function and double-tap on the back of your Google Pixel phone to quickly access it. Ensure that back tap gestures are enabled on your Pixel devices. 

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How to Turn On and Use Quick Tap on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

Step 1. Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Find the System and tap it.

Step 3. Tap the Gestures.

Step 4. Tap the Quick tap to start actions.

Step 5. Toggle on the Use Quick Tap.

You can see the options on your Pixel devices.

• Take screenshot: Quickly capture the screen of the page.
• Access your digital assistant: Launch the Google Assistant.
• Play or pause media: Play or pause the media on your Pixel.
• See recent apps: Access the recent apps.
• Show notifications: Quickly check the notification panel at the top.
• Toggle flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/off.
• Open app: Access your favorite app on Pixel.

Step 6. Choose an option from the above-given list.

Step 7: Double-tap on the back of your Pixel device to access the function you select.

Quickly Access Camera using Quick Tap on Pixel Phone

To open the camera quickly, go to Settings > System > Gestures > Quick tap to start actions > Toggle on use quick tap > Tap the Settings gear icon of the Open app > Choose a Camera app.

Double-tap on your Google Pixel back side to open that app. 

Google Pixel Gestures

You can use other Google Pixel gestures like quickly opening the camera, flip the camera for a selfie, tap to check the phone, lift to check the phone, one-handed mode, flip to Shhh, or press & hold the power button.

And that’s all. Which function do you access using quick tap gestures on your Google Pixel devices? Please share with us in the comment section below.

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Do you want to reset Google Pixel without losing data? You must back up and restore data before resetting your Google Pixel 8 series. When you factory reset your Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, it will remove all the data, including your Google account, downloaded apps, photos, system & app data, and other user data. Remember your Google account ID and password to restore all your data quickly. You need to sign in again to all your social media accounts.  

You can use hardware keys (Power & Volume buttons) to hard reset the Google Pixel 8 series if you forgot your PIN/Password/Pattern, the Pixel won’t turn on, unresponsive touchscreen, black screen of death, or other issues. Let’s see 2 methods to factory reset a Google Pixel device.

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How to Factory Reset Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro without Password (Using System Settings) 

Ensure to back up your important data before factory resetting your Pixel devices.

Step 1. Open the Settings app.

Step 2. Find the System and tap it.

Step 3. Scroll down at the end and tap the Reset options.

Step 4. Tap the Erase all data (Factory reset).

Step 5: Tap the Erase all data at the bottom right.

Step 6: Confirm your Pattern.

Step 7: Tap the Erase all data.

Reset your Pixel 8 to factory default settings. When your Pixel phone starts, you need to set it up again.

Reset Your Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro with Hardware Buttons

Step 1. Ensure to power off your Pixel 8 series. Touch and hold the Power & volume down keys simultaneously until the screen turns on. Start menu view on your screen.

Step 2. Select the Recovery mode to press the Volume Down key and press the Power button once to access the recovery menu.

The No command text with the Android robot exclamation mark symbol appears on your Pixel screen.

Step 3. Tap & hold the power button & press the volume up button once to boot your Pixel 8 into recovery mode. 

You can see the Android recovery mode menu.

Step 4. Press the Volume Down button until the Wipe data/factory reset is highlighted & press the power button to the following process. 

By default, cancel is highlighted.

Step 5: Highlight the Factory data reset by pressing the Volume Down button once. 

Step 6: Press the Power button to start the wiping process on your Pixel device. 

Automatically highlight the Reboot system now option after completing the process.

Step 7: Press the Power button to reboot the system on your Pixel 8 series.

All your Pixel phone’s data is removed. Set up your Pixel device again.

Have you ever needed to factory reset your Google Pixel device? We hope you never face any issues that require a factory reset of your phone. Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel tips and tricks.

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Do you want to change the Google Pixel 8 Pro lock screen clock style? In this tutorial, I’ll teach you how to change the lock screen clock in Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Google Pixel devices running the Android 14 version include several clock styles for the lock screen. You can change the lock screen color and clock size to dynamic or small. Also, reduce the size of the lock screen clock on your Google Pixel devices.

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How to Change Your Lock Screen Clock in Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

You can customize your lock screen clock style on your Google Pixel 8 series to set a new clock, color, and size.

Change the Lock Screen Clock Style on Google Pixel (Running Android 14)

Step 1. Long-press on the blank space on the home screen and tap the Wallpaper and style.

Step 2. Tap the Lock screen at the top left.

You can see the different Google Pixel clock styles.

Step 3. Swipe the screen’s right side until you select the clock style you want to set on your Pixel lock screen.

Step 4: Lock your Pixel device, and you can see the clock style you set. 

Change the Lock Screen Clock Color on the Google Pixel

You can change the clock color and increase or decrease the clock color visibility on your Google Pixel devices.

To change the Pixel 8 lock screen clock color, go to Settings > Wallpaper & style > Clock color & size.

Tap a Color (10 Colors) and set the color you want. Also, increase or decrease the color visibility to move the slider below the color.

Change the Clock Size on the Google Pixel Lock Screen

You can set clock size changes according to your device lock screen content. Ensure that you turn on the dynamic clock on your Google Pixel device.

Go to Settings > Display > Lock screen > Toggle on Dynamic clock to enable dynamic clock.

How to Add a Clock (Clock Widget) on Home Screen Google Pixel

You can use a clock widget to add a home screen clock on your Google Pixel devices.

To add a widget to the home screen, tap and hold the blank space on the Pixel home screen and tap Widgets.

Scroll and tap the Clock.

Long-press the Clock widget you want to add to the home screen.

Select a clock face (Scallop, Numeral, Day, or Clover) you want to set. 

You can see the clock style on the home screen. Long-press the clock style and drag it to the screen. Also, resize the clock. 

How to Hide Always-On-Display Clock Style on Google Pixel

By default, view the date, time, clock style, fingerprint scanner, and weather info on your Google Pixel AOD screen. If you want to hide AOD details, turn off the AOD info.

To hide the AOD clock style on Pixel, go to Settings > Display > Lock screen > Toggle off Always show time and info.

Lock your Pixel device, and you can’t see any information on your Google Pixel Always-On-Display screen.

And that’s it. Which is your favorite Pixel lock screen clock style? Please tell us in the comment section below.

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Here’s how to change wallpaper on Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. You can change your lock screen & home screen wallpaper in the Pixel 8 series. Choose one from your Google photo app or default wallpaper categories (Nature Swept, Live Universe, Google Arts & Culture, Curated Culture, Life, Earth, etc.) to set a custom wallpaper on your Pixel. Use Live Universe wallpaper to set live wallpaper on Pixel devices. You can create a cinematic wallpaper and set Emoji wallpaper on Pixel devices (Running Android 14). Also, download the Google Pixel 8 wallpaper.

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How to Change the Wallpaper on Your Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

Check out the below-given methods to change the wallpaper on Pixel 8 series.

How to Change Lock Screen Wallpaper on Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 using Wallpaper & Style

Step 1. Long-press to the blank area on the home screen and tap Wallpaper & style.

Step 2. Tap More wallpapers.

Emoji Workshop, My Photos (Choose a picture from your phone gallery), and other default wallpaper categories.

Step 3. Tap any option you want to set wallpaper.

Step 4. Tap any wallpaper.

At the bottom, you can see the lock screen and home screen preview. 

Step 5: Tap the Set wallpaper at the top right.

Three options are available: Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.

Step 6: Choose a Lock screen.

Lock your phone, and you can see your Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro lock screen wallpaper.

Quickly Change the Home Screen Wallpaper (Recent Used 5 Pictures) on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

To change the Pixel 8 home screen wallpaper, go to Settings > Wallpaper & style > Home screen tab at the top right > Choose a wallpaper from the list.

Change Your Wallpaper on Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro using Google Photos

You can set custom wallpaper on your Pixel lock or home screen using this setting.

Step 1. Open the Google Photos app on your Pixel.

Step 2. Tap any photo you want to set.

Step 3. Tap the More (Three Vertical Dots) in the top right.

Step 4. Tap Use as.

Step 5. Tap Photos wallpaper.

Step 6. Tap the Set wallpaper at the top right.

Step 7. Select from Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.

How to Set Daily Wallpaper on Google Pixel

When you use a daily wallpaper on your Pixel device, it will change automatically daily.

Note: You can’t use Personal photos or live wallpapers as your Pixel daily wallpaper.

To automatically change the wallpaper on Pixel, go to Settings > Wallpaper & style > More wallpapers > Tap any Wallpaper category > Tap the Round icon at the top right corner > OK.

And that’s all. Do you use the default Pixel wallpaper or set custom wallpaper on your device? Please tell us in the comment section.

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Are you annoyed by Bluetooth not working on your latest Google Pixel devices? In this tutorial, I’ll explain methods to fix Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Bluetooth problems. In previous Pixel devices, several users faced Bluetooth issues like Bluetooth pairing issues, Bluetooth disconnecting, can’t connect to a car’s Bluetooth, etc. Some Google Pixel devices face Bluetooth and Android auto issues in cars after system update. 

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How to Fix Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Bluetooth Problems

Force Restart your Pixel

Press and hold the power & volume up buttons simultaneously until your phone screen turns off. You can restart your device automatically. Try to pair your Pixel with another device.

Turn Bluetooth Off & On

Swipe down the notification panel to quickly access it, and tap the Bluetooth to turn it off. Please wait for 10 seconds, tap it to turn on Bluetooth, and try to connect your phone to another Bluetooth device.

Clear Bluetooth Cache

If your Pixel doesn’t connect to another Bluetooth device, try to clear the cache for the Bluetooth app. It will remove unnecessary Bluetooth data from your phone. 

Step 1. Go to Settings.

Step 2. Tap Apps.

Step 3. Tap See all apps.

Hide the Bluetooth app on your Pixel device. To find the Bluetooth, you need to access system apps.

Step 4. Tap More (Three Vertical Dots) at the upper right.

Step 5. Tap Show System.

Step 6. Find the Bluetooth and tap it.

Step 7. Tap Storage & cache.

Step 8: Tap Clear cache.

Forget the Device & Pair Again

Delete the paired connection from both your device and other accessories. Try to pair it with another device and check for a phone or hardware problem.

To delete the Bluetooth paired connection, go to Settings > Connected devices > See all in Saved devices > Settings gear icon of paired device > Forget > Forget device.

Your Pixel device will no longer be paired with this device.

To connect Bluetooth pair, go to Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device > Tap your device name > Pair.  

Now, connect your device to another phone. You can transfer data between two devices.

Update your Pixel to Latest Version

Ensure the latest software version is installed on your Google Pixel phone.

Go to Settings > System > System update > Check for update. 

Update your Pixel device if a system update is available.

Reset Bluetooth Settings

This process will reset your device’s Bluetooth-paired connection and other Bluetooth settings.

To reste Bluetooth settings, go to Settings > System > Reset options > Reset Bluetooth & Wi-Fi > Reset.

Reset your Pixel to Factory Settings

Factory reset your Pixel device. It will delete all data. Ensure to back up your data before resetting your Google Pixel phone.

To factory reset Pixel phones, go to Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (Factory reset) > Erase all data > Unlock your Pixel > Erase all data.

It will reset your Pixel phone to factory default settings. After resetting your phone, you need to set up your Pixel phone again and try to connect it to another Bluetooth device.

Contact the Google Support

Contact your Google support team if your Google Pixel still has Bluetooth issues. If there is a hardware issue, replace your device if it is under warranty. 

We hope one of the above-given solutions is helpful to fix Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Bluetooth Problems. Don’t forget to share which method worked for you to fix Bluetooth issues.

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