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Google is rolling out new features for all Pixel devices running Andorid 14 QPR1 Beta 1. If your Pixel devices installed the Android 14 Beta program, you can check the system update to get the new Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1. This Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 features for Pixel devices include a unique lock screen clock style, a new effect when changing the wallpaper, suggestions before searching add to the Pixel launcher search preferences, cycle count in battery information, app aspect ratio, and continue using apps on your Google Pixel Fold.

Everything New in Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel Phones

You can manually check for system updates on your Google Pixel phone using the settings below.

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Scroll down & tap the System.

Step 3: Tap the System update.

Step 4: Tap the Check for update.

My Google Pixel 6a received an update of 376 MB.

Step 5: Tap the Download & install. 

Wait until you install the update on your Google Pixel devices.

Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 Features for Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 5a 5G

1. New Lock Screen Clock Style

You can find the new Pixel lock screen clock style called the metro clock:

Step 1: Tap & hold the blank space on the home screen and tap Wallpaper & style. 

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

Step 3: Swipe to the right until you see the new clock style.

You can set the clock color and size. Lock your Pixel phone to see how it looks. 

2. Partial Effect when Changing the Wallpaper

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

Step 2: Tap any wallpaper to see the partial effect.

3. Cycle Count in Battery Information

Settings > About phone > Battery information > Cycle count.

4. Suggestions Before Searching in Pixel Launcher

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

Step 2: Tap the Search preferences.

Step 3: You can see Suggestions before searching.

5. Change App Aspect Ratio

You can set the app usage screen as default, full screen, half screen, or 16:9. 

Note: I can’t find this setting on my Google Pixel 6a (India).

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap the Apps.

Step 3: Tap the Aspect ratio.

Step 4: Choose from App default, Full screen, Half screen, or 16:9.

6. Continue Using Apps on Google Pixel Fold

You can see this setting if you have a Google Pixel Fold device.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap the Displays.

Step 3: Tap the Lock screen.

Step 4: Tap the Continue using apps on Fold and choose from Always, Only games, videos & more, or Never.

End the list of Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 features for Google Pixel phones. Which is your favorite part? Please share with us in the comment section.

Android 14 Tips and Tricks:

• How to Create AI-Generated Wallpaper on Android 14
• How to Create Lock Screen App Shortcuts on Android 14
• How to Create a Cinematic Wallpaper on Android 14
• How to Customize Lock Screen on Android 14
• How to Make an Emoji Wallpaper on Android 14
• How to Change the Lock Screen Clock Style on Android 14

Here’s how to unlock developer options on Samsung Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4. You can find the developer options in your settings. If you can’t see the developer option on your settings, you can get developer mode settings to tap the Build number 7 times on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and other Samsung devices. After turning on developer mode, you can access hidden developer settings on your Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 4, like memory, stay awake (Screen will never sleep while your phone is charging), picture color mode, running services, auto update system, USB debugging, and more. Let’s see the steps to enable developer mode on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.

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How to Unlock Developer Options on your Samsung Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4 5G 

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Scroll at the end and tap the Developer options.

If you can’t see the developer option, follow the below-given steps to find hidden developer options on your Samsung Galaxy devices.

Settings > About phone > Software information > Tap the Build number until you see your phone unlock screen > Unlock your device > Activate the developer mode. You can see the message on the screen: Developer mode has been enabled.

Step 3: Go to Settings > Developer options.

You can see the developer mode settings.

Step 4: Tap any developer mode feature you want to use and toggle on it.

How to Turn Off Developer Mode on Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down at the end & tap the Developer options.

Step 3: Toggle off the button.

Step 4: Go Back.

You can’t find the developer options in your settings. 

How to Add Developer Options to Quick Settings Tiles on your Samsung Phone

Step 1: Go to Settings > Developer options.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Quick Settings developer tiles.

Step 3: Toggle on the option you want to show in quick settings tiles.

How to Turn On USB Debugging on Your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4

Settings > Developer options > Toggle on USB debugging in the debugging section > OK.

And that’s all. We hope this clarifies how to unlock developer options on Samsung Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4 5G. Do you use any developer mode settings on your Samsung phone? Please share it with us in the comment section.

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By default, enable full-screen gestures on the latest Android devices. If you don’t want to use full-screen navigation gestures, switch from gesture navigation to 3-button navigation on your Android Samsung devices. In this tutorial, I’ll explain the steps to get back the 3-button navigation bar on Android 14, Android 13, and Android 12 devices. 

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How to Get Back 3-Button Navigation Bar on Your Android 14

Android 14 devices set full-screen gesture navigation. The settings below allow you to get the 3-button menu back on your Android devices.

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Find the System and tap it.

Step 3: Tap the Navigation mode.

You can see the Gesture navigation and 3-button navigation options.

Step 4: Choose a 3-button navigation, and you can see the Back (Left), Home, and App Overview or Recent Apps (Right) buttons on the navigation bar.

Step 5: Touch the Settings gear icon of the 3-button navigation.

Step 6: Toggle on Hold home for Assistant if you want to launch Google Assistant by long-pressing the home button in your Android 3-button navigation bar settings.

How to Change the Navigation Buttons on Android 13 and Android 12

Settings > System > Gestures > System Navigation > Choose from Gesture or 3-button navigation.

How to Change the Navigation Bar on Samsung Galaxy to 3 Button Navigation Bar

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Tap the Display.

Step 3: Find the Navigation bar and tap it.

You can see two options: Buttons and Swipe gestures (By Default).

Step 4: Choose a Button to get a Samsung 3-button navigation bar.

Step 5: See the Recent apps (Left), Home, and Back buttons (Right) on your Samsung navigation bar.

How to Swap Back and Recent Button Orders on Samsung Phones and Tablets

Settings > Display > Navigation bar > Ensure Buttons selected > Select your desired Button order (Recent apps, Home, and Back OR Back, Home, and Recent apps).

How to Change Your Navigation Bar Button Order on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5/4/3/2

Settings > Display > Navigation bar > Ensure Buttons selected > Button Position > Select from Left/Center/Right.

How to Enable Full-Screen Gesture Navigation on Samsung Galaxy

Settings > Display > Navigation bar > Swipe Gestures > More options > Choose from Swipe from bottom or Swipe from sides and bottom.

And that’s all. We hope this clarifies how to get back the 3-button navigation bar on Android Samsung devices. Which navigation bar settings do you use on your Samsung phone? Please share with us in the comment section.

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• How to Change the Navigation Bar Buttons on Google Pixel
• How to Use Full-Screen Gestures in Samsung Galaxy
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Are you annoyed by no network signal or slow internet connection on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G? In this tutorial, I’ll show you possible solutions to fix no internet on Samsung Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4. Several reasons are causing no internet connectivity issues, like weak network signal, turning on Airplane mode, SIM card error, router or modem issue if using a WiFi connection, etc. 

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How to Fix No Internet Connection on Samsung Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4 5G

Restarting your Samsung phone refreshes the network connection and sometimes fixes slow internet or no internet issues.

Method 1: Ensure Turn Off Airplane Mode (Flight Mode)

Enable Airplane mode on your phone can stop all network connections like mobile data, WiFi, etc. Swipe down the notification shade from the top and ensure the Airplane mode is turned off.

Method 2: Poor Network Signal

If your phone is a weak or no signal, you won’t access the internet connection. Find a place that has a good network connection. 

Method 3: Check your Mobile Data Plan

Make sure to turn on mobile data on your phone. Go to Settings > Connections > Toggle on Mobile data. Also, check your mobile data plan if the plan expires. 

Method 4: Check the Router and Modem if using a WiFi Connection 

Connect your WiFi to another device to check for WiFi issues if you’re using a WiFi connection. Restart your router and check to fix the problem. If there are specific WiFi related issues, delete that network and re-connect it. 

Forget WiFi: Settings > Connections > WiFi> Tap Settings gear icon of connected WiFi> Forget.

Connect WiFi: Settings > Connections > WiFi> Tap the Network name > Enter the password.

Method 5: Check Software Update

Ensure your Samsung device is installed with the latest system update. To check for an update, go to Settings > Software update.

Method 6: Check if the SIM Card Issue

Remove the SIM card & clean it with a soft cloth. Insert the SIM card and check your internet connection. If you are still facing the problem, insert your SIM card into another device to check if the SIM is faulted. 

Method 7: Reset the Network Settings

It will reset all network settings to the default configuration, including cellular data, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Find the General management and tap it.

Step 3: Tap the Reset.

Step 4: Tap the Reset network settings.

Step 5: Tap the Reset settings.

Step 6: Enter your PIN or Password to unlock the phone.

Step 7: Tap the Reset.

Restart your phone and check to fix no internet connection issues.

Method 8: Contact your Service Provider

Contact your carrier support or mobile service provider to resolve the problem.

And that’s it. We hope one of the above-given solutions fixes your internet connection issues. If you still can’t access the internet, contact the Samsung support.

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Do you want to change the clock style of the cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip series? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to change cover screen clock style on Samsung Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 4. Hold the clock on your Z Flip cover screen and swipe left or right to choose a clock style from the default list. Also, customize the cover screen on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G.

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How to Change the Cover Screen Clock Style on Your Samsung Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 4 5G

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Find the Cover screen and tap it.

Step 3: Touch on the Cover screen.

Step 4: Touch the Clock style.

Step 5: Select the clock style (Default clock styles or Choose from phone gallery), font style, and font color, then touch the Done at the top right.

Lock your Z Flip, and you can see the cover screen clock style you set.

How to Add Cover Screen Widgets on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 4 5G

You can access widgets on your Galaxy Z Flip when you swipe the clock from the cover screen to the left. Add your favorite widget to the cover screen, like music, weather, calendar, etc.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap the Cover screen.

Step 3: Tap the Widgets.

Step 4: Toggle on the Widgets you want to add to the cover screen.

You can change the widget order on your Samsung Galaxy device.

Step 5: You can view the widget when you swipe left on the cover screen.

Can I Lock the Cover Screen Clock Style on the Samsung Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 4?

Several Reddit users face automatic clock style changes when the phone is in a pocket or holding in hand. There is no official solution, but you can temporarily use accidental touch protection to fix this problem.

Step 1: Go to Settings app.

Step 2: Touch the Display.

Step 3: Scroll down and toggle on Accidental touch protection.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions about change the cover screen clock style on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 4? Tell us in the comment section.

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• How to Change the Lock Screen Wallpaper on Samsung Galaxy
• How to Change Wallpaper on Google Pixel
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Is your Google Pixel Fold losing cellular signal or a network problem? In this tutorial, I’ll explain methods to fix network issues on Google Pixel Fold and other Android Samsung devices. Several users are facing slow internet connection, dropping calls, and unstable cellular data issues due to Pixel Fold’s no signal or network issues. Ensure you have good network coverage in your area to fix Google Pixel Fold network problems.

Read More: How to Fix Slow Internet Connection on Samsung Galaxy

How to Fix Network Issues on Your Google Pixel Fold

If your Pixel Fold is experiencing poor network problems, you can fix the problem by restarting your Google Pixel Fold.

Method 1: Restart your Pixel Fold

Restarting your device solves your network problems. Long-press the power button until you see the power menu, and tap the Restart to restart your phone. 

Method 2: Ensure Turn Off Airplane Mode

If Airplane mode is turned on, all network settings are disabled on your phone, including mobile network, WiFi, etc. Swipe down from the top of your Pixel Fold screen to view the quick settings menu and ensure Airplane mode is off. Tap the Airplane mode to turn it on/off.

Method 3: Turn Mobile Data Off and On

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Tap the Network & Internet.

Step 3: Tap the Internet.

Step 4: Tap on your SIM and toggle off Mobile data.

Wait for 10-15 seconds, and then enable it again.

Method 4: Check Network Signal Strength

Check your device network signal. If there is a weak or poor signal, you can lose your cellular network or slow mobile data issues. Find a nearby location that has a better network signal.

Method 5: Check the Carrier Updates

Ensure your carrier is updated with the latest version on your Google Pixel Fold.

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Tap the Apps.

Step 3: Tap the See all apps.

Step 4: Find the Carrier services and tap it.

Step 5: Scroll at the end and tap the App details.

Step 6: Tap on Update if available carrier update.

Method 6: Switch Between 5G/4G (LTE)

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Touch the Network & Internet.

Step 3: Touch on SIMs.

Step 4: Touch on your Carrier name.

Step 5: Touch the Preferred network type.

Step 6: Switch between 5G or LTE.

Method 7: Disable 2G

Settings > Network & Internet> SIMs > Carrier name > Toggle off Allow 2G.

Method 8: Turn Off Adaptive Connectivity

It will automatically manage your network connections.

Settings > Network & Internet> Adaptive connectivity > Toggle off Use adaptive connectivity.

Method 9: Reset Network Settings

It will delete all saved WiFi networks, mobile data settings, Bluetooth paired, and other network settings. Check out this guide to reset the Pixel Fold network settings.

Method 10: Contact your Carrier or Google Support

If you still have a problem, contact your mobile carrier to resolve the issue. End the last, get the Google support team and replace if it’s hardware issues.

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