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By default turned off driving mode in Pixel 3a and 3a XL. You can enable driving mode in Pixel 3a XL under the connected device settings. Turn on automatically driving mode on Google Pixel 3a when connected to Bluetooth or when driving is detected. When activating driving mode in Pixel 3a XL, you can see message & touch your device while driving, use driving mode on your Pixel with android auto. Also, change behavior to use open Android auto in your device.

You can turn on Do not disturb mode in Pixel 3a when you’re driving. DND is useful to avoid distractions from your device compare to driving mode. Check out below given step by step process to enable driving mode in Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a Pie 9.0.

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How to Enable or Turn Off Driving Mode Google Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a

You can turn driving mode on or off in your Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL using below given settings.

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

Step 2: Tap Connected devices.

Step 3: Tap Connection preferences.

Step 4: Tap Driving mode at the last.

Here you can see Behavior and turn on automatically options in your devices.

Behavior: Choose Open Android auto or Turn on Do Not Disturb (By default set).

Turn on automatically: Toggle on & off  When connected to Bluetooth, When driving is detected, and Turn on Bluetooth automatically

Step 5: Tap Turn on now button to activate it.

Step 6: Tap again Turn on now to turn off Driving mode on Pixel 3a & 3a XL.

Two options are available for automatic driving mode on Pixel 3a and 3a XL. You’re device turn on driving mode automatically when you’re device connect with car Bluetooth and driving detected. In advanced settings, you need to ask before turning on driving mode. Turn on Bluetooth automatically, pocket detection. Also, set driving rule in your Pixel devices.

Note: If your car has already added the Android auto feature, use your car’s display instead of driving mode in android.

Turn on Do not disturb mode in Pixel 3a and 3a XL

You can enable DND mode in your Google Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a, sound and vibration will be muted, except for the items you allow in your phone. Also, disable notifications and message sound in your device.

Step 1: Go to settings in your Pixel device.

Step 2: Tap Sound.

Step 3: Tap Do not disturb.

Step 4: Tap Turn on now button at the end of the page.

Now mute all notifications and sounds from your device until turn off driving mode in Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL.

And that’s all. Are you using the Driving mode feature on your Pixel devices? If you have any questions about this enable driving mode in Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, please don’t hesitate to comment below box. Don’t forget to check out our other Pixel 3a tips and tricks.

Annoying by using the same Pixel 3a XL lock screen and home screen wallpaper? Here’s how to set or change wallpaper Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a home screen and lock screen. Two ways to change the wallpaper in your latest android devices. Also, download Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL wallpapers from the Play store. By default different category wallpaper available in your device including solid colors, Geometric shapes, Cityscapes, Art, Earth, Life, Textures, Landscape and more.

You can use a screensaver to auto change lock screen wallpaper Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a. Follow below given complete process.

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How to Change Wallpaper Pixel 3a XL Home Screen and Lock Screen

You can change the background on Google Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a using below given two different methods.

1^st Method: Change lock screen and home screen wallpaper on Pixel 3 XL

Step 1: Long press on the blank space in your Pixel 3a XL home screen.

You can see wallpaper, widgets and home settings.

Step 2: Tap wallpapers.

Home screen and lock screen option see with currently set Pixel 3a XL wallpaper.

Step 3: Scroll down to see different wallpaper categories and select a category.

You can also choose wallpaper from your phone gallery.

Step 4: Select a wallpaper you want to set.

Step 5: Tap Set wallpaper at the upper right corner of the screen.

Three options are available including home screen, lock screen, and Home screen & lock screen.

Step 6: Tap Lock screen.

You can see Wallpaper set successfully message on the screen. Select the home screen to change the home screen wallpaper on Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3.

2^nd Method: Change lock screen wallpaper Pixel 3a XL using display settings

Change the Pixel 3a XL wallpaper for home screen and lock screen using below given display settings.

Step 1: Go to settings.

Step 2: Tap Display.

Step 3: Tap Wallpaper.

Step 4: Follow method 1 steps 3 to 6 to set different lock screen wallpaper.

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Want to hide message notifications in Pixel 3a XL lock screen or AOD? Here’s how to show or hide sensitive content in Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a Pie. If you’re Pixel 3a & 3a XL updated with the latest version (Android 10), you can see the Sensitive notification option under notification settings. By default show notification on the lock screen when you receive any app notifications. You can individually hide app notifications or hide all notifications content from the lock screen.

In Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a lock screen notification settings, you can see the show all notification content, hide sensitive content or don’t show notifications at all. Also, turn off sensitive content in the notification that important for you. Let see the tutorial to show or hide text in Pixel 3a XL.

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How to Hide Sensitive Notifications From Lock Screen in Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a

You can change lock screen notification in Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a using below given settings.

Show Sensitive Content only When unlocked your Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL (Android 10)

Step 1: Go to settings in your Pixel devices running the latest Android 10.

Step 2: Tap on Display.

Step 3: Tap on Advanced.

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

Step 5: Tap Lock screen under What to show section.

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

Show Alerting Notification only on Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a (Android 10)

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap on Notifications.

Step 4: Tap on Notifications on lockscreen under the Lock screen section.

Step 5: Choose from Show alerting and silent notifications/Show alerting notification only/Don’t show notifications.

Disable or Turn off Sensitive Notifications on Google Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL(Android 10)

Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > Toggle off Sensitive content under lock screen section

Hide sensitive notifications from Pixel 3a XL lock screen (Android 9 Pie)

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the app drawer.

Step 2: Tap the Settings app.

Step 3: Tap Apps & Notifications.

Step 4: Tap Notifications.

Step 5: Tap Advanced.

Step 6: Tap on the lock screen.

By default set show all notification content on lock screen in Google Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a device.

Step 7: Choose Hide sensitive content.

Now you can’t see the lock screen notification message in your Pixel 3a XL when you receive new notifications.

Individually hide app notifications in Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a (Android 9 Pie)

You can individually block or hide app notifications on the lock screen in your Pixel 3a XL using below given settings.

Step 1: Go to Pixel 3a XL settings.

Step 2: Tap Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap See all apps.

A list of installed apps appears in your device.  

Step 4: Select the app you want to hide notifications.

Step 5: Tap Notifications.

Step 6: Turn off Show notifications toggle.

Now your device is blocking this app’s notifications from appearing on your phone.

I hope you will enjoy viewing hide sensitive content in Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a. If you notice that there is something missing feel free to let us know below. For more such smart tips, stay connected with us via Facebook and Twitter.

Do you want to customize the home screen on Google Pixels? Here’s how to change the home screen settings on Google Pixel 3a XL/Pixel 3a. One of Android’s most significant advantages is that you can customize your own settings. You can customize home screen in Pixels, include notification dots, at a glance, add app icons to the home screen, app actions, create an app folder, change home screen wallpaper, suggestions, add a widget to the home screen, home screen rotation, etc. Different Android devices have slightly different settings to customize the lock screen and home screen settings. Also, use third-party launchers such as (Nova, Buzz, etc.) to customize the Pixel’s home screen.

How Do I Change the Home Screen on Google Pixel 3a?

Several settings are available to customize the home screen on your Google Pixels. Let’s see them one by one.

How to Change the Home Screen Wallpaper

You can change the wallpaper on the home screen of your Pixel using the below-given settings.

Step 1: Tap & hold the blank space on the home screen and tap on Wallpaper & style or Go to Settings > Wallpaper & style.

Step 2: Tap on Change wallpaper.

Step 3: Tap on My photos to select from the gallery or choose a default category.

Step 4: Select a Photo you want to set as the home screen.

Step 5: Tap on the Right arrow icon at the bottom right.

Step 6: Tap on the Home screen.

How to Add a Widget to Home Screen

Step 1: Long-press on the blank space on the home screen and tap on Widgets.

Step 2: Tap on the Widget name you want to add home screen.

Step 3: Long-press the widget to move it to the home screen.

How to Create A Folder on Google Pixel Home Screen

Open the app drawer and move the app to another app on the home screen to make a new folder, or drag & drop the home screen app to another app to create a folder. You can’t create a folder on your Google Pixel devices in the app drawer.

How to Add Clock to Home Screen on Google Pixels

Step 1: Long-press on the blank space on the home screen and tap on Widgets.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Clock.

You can see different styles of clocks here, including Analog, digital, stacked, stopwatch, and world clock.

Step 3: Long-press the clock and leave it.

Step 4: Select a Clock face you want to use.

How to Add App Icons to the Home Screen on Google Pixels for New Apps

If you want to add new download app icons to the home screen automatically, you need to enable this setting using the below steps.

Step 1: Tap and hold the blank area on the home screen and tap on Home settings.

Step 2: Toggle on Add app icons to the home screen.

And that’s all. Do you know other helpful tips to customize the home screen on your Google Pixel 3a XL? Tell us in below comment box.

Annoying by Wi-Fi or mobile data network not available issues on Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a? You’ll try to reset network settings on Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL to fix network related issues. A reset Pixel 3a and 3a XL network settings will reset all saved passwords of Wi-Fi, mobile data and remove connected Bluetooth paired from your device.

If you are facing problems with cellular data, Bluetooth connectivity or Wi-Fi not working or authentication problems, you need to try network reset on Google Pixel 3a XL and 3a. Check out below given settings to reset network settings on Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.

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How to Reset the Network Settings on Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL

You can fix Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL Wi-Fi connection and mobile data not working problem to follow below settings.

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

Step 2: Scroll down up to System and open it.

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Step 4: Tap Reset options.

Three settings are available including Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth, reset app preferences and Erase all data (Factory reset).

Step 5: Tap Reset Wi-Fi, mobile and Bluetooth.

This will reset all network settings in Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a including Wi-Fi, mobile data and Bluetooth.

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Step 6: Tap Reset settings.

Draw your patter to continue the process. This message appears on the screen: Reset all network settings? You can’t undo this action.

Step 7: Tap Reset settings.

“Network settings have been reset” message show on the screen. You can see Wi-Fi disconnect or remove connected Bluetooth paired from your device. To use it, again enter a Wi-Fi password or connect pair with your device.

And that’s it. Try above-given tips to fix network issues on your android device. Do you still have question regarding reset network settings on Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL? Tell us in below comment box.

This tutorial shows you how to perform a master reset or reset Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. This factory reset Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a will helpful if you’re device facing frozen or a blank screen, phone stuck on logo, phone won’t turn on, touch screen not working and other issues.

A hard reset on Pixel 3a XL and 3a will erase all your phone data including Google account, downloaded third party apps, photos & videos and more. So backup Pixel important data safely to other devices or PC using your Google drive or Google account. Check out the below-given step by step process to factory reset or hard rest Pixel 3a and 3a XL.

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How to Hard Reset Pixel 3a and 3a XL

To perform a hard factory reset Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3, put your device into recovery mode. Apply below-given settings to reset Google Pixel 3a and 3 XL.

Step 1: Switch off your Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL.

Step 2: Press & hold the volume down button and the power button at the same time until your device vibrates.

Now see the Android system recovery screen. By default start button appear on Pixel 3a XL & 3a device.

Step 3: Press the volume down button until view recovery mode.

Step 4: Press the power button to restart into recovery mode.

You can see the screen of the android robot exclamation mark with a red triangle in your device.

Step 5: Press & hold the power button and volume up button one time only. Now, press the volume down button until select wipe data/factory reset, press the power button to select it.

This message view in your Pixel 3a & 3a XL screen: Wipe all user data?

Step 6: Press volume down buttons to scroll to Yes and press the power button to select it.

Step 7: Press the volume down buttons to scroll to reboot system now, press the power button to select it.

If you’re Google Pixel 3a & 3a XL facing app freezing or crashing, network connectivity issues, phone slowly down, etc. You can reset Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a using phone settings.

Factor data reset Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a   

We recommended you backup your personal data safely before performing reset settings.

Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > Erase all data > Erase data > Erase everything

Wait until complete the process and reboot the device and restore Pixel 3a data using Google account.

We hope above given tutorial useful to hard reset Pixel 3a and 3a XL. Do you still have any questions? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.