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Here’s how to stop apps from tracking location on Pixel 3, 3 XL, 3a, 3a XL, and other latest Pixel devices. If you’re Pixel device updated with the latest Android 10 OS, you can manually set app location permission using location settings. Choose location access for the app from allow all the time/Allow only while the app is in use/Deny. Also turned off location to access your Pixel phone location.

Android 10 added new features such as improve privacy, support native screen recording, control over app permission location, change accent color & font style and other features. Follow the below-given step by step process to use the new app location permission in your Google Pixel running Android 10 (Compatible with Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, 2 XL, Pixel 3a, 3a XL).

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How to Stop Location Permission in Pixel 3, 3 XL, 4, 4 XL, 3a, 3a XL, 2, 2 XL

You can individually control app permission on the latest android device. Go to location settings to change app location permission in your Pixel devices. It will help to improve location accuracy and location-based services.

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

Step 2: Scroll down up to Location and tap on it.

Step 3: Tap App permission.

Here you can see three sections including allowed app location all the time, allowed only while use app and Denied location.

Step 4: Select the app you want to set app access location.

Step 5: Choose from allow all the time/Allow only while the app is in use/Deny.

If you deny some of the system app permission, a basic feature of your device may no longer function as intended.

Disable all app permission on Pixel 4, 4 XL, 3, 3 XL, 3a, 3a XL

Settings > Location > Toggle Off “Use location”

To get a more accurate location on your android devices, turn your device’s location accuracy on using location settings.

Turn on Google Location accuracy on Google Pixel devices (Running Android 10)

Step 1: Open settings app in your device.

Step 2: Tap Location.

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Change settings for Google Emergency Location service, Google Location accuracy, Google Location History, and Google Location sharing.

Step 4: Tap Google Location Accuracy.

Step 5: Turn on improve location accuracy.

Now Google’s location service improve location accuracy using Wi-Fi, cellular network, etc.

And that’s it. Do you still have a question about change app location permission in Pixel 3 XL? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest Android tips.

Do you want to record a screen on Android 10 without using third-party apps? Here’s how to screen record on Android 10 with a built-in recorder. Screen recording is one of the most exciting features. You can record a video of your screen with your voice. Also, use third-party apps to record screens on Android 10 devices, such as the AZ screen recorder.

Android Q Beta DP 1 is native support for screen recording in all Pixel devices. To use screen recording on Android 10, turn on toggle settings_screenrecord_long_press under feature flags in developer mode settings. Follow the below steps to record a screen in Android Q developer preview 1.

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How to Screen Record on Android 10 with Built-In Recorder

Turn on developer mode in your device to screen record on an Android 10 device.

Step 1: Open the app drawer & click on Settings app.

Step 2: Scroll down and touch on System.

Step 3: Touch About phone.

Step 4: Touch on Build number 7 times at the bottom of the page until you see “You are now a developer!”.

Enable Screen Recording in Android 10

Step 1: Open the App drawer & tap on Settings app.

Step 2: Tap on System.

Step 3: Tap on Advanced.

Step 4: Tap on Developer options.

Step 5: Scroll down until you l see Feature flags under the Debugging section and tap on it.

By default, turn off the toggle settings_screenrecord_long_press option. To record the screen on the Pixel device, activate it.

Step 6: Turn on the toggle settings_screenrecord_long_press.

Step 7: Now, long press the power button in your Android 10, and you can see below-given screenshot in all your Pixel devices.

Step 8: Long press the Screenshot to start recording on Android 10.

Step 9: Tap Start recording.

System UI will start capturing everything displayed on your Android device screen.

Step 10: Tap Start now.

You can see a screen recording pop-up screen on top of the screen (Shown below given screenshot).

Step 11: Here, you stop/pause/cancel recording on Android 10.

Now enjoy the Android 10 screen recording feature to record video screens in all Pixel and other supported devices.

And that’s all. We hope this clarifies how to record a screen in Android 10. Do you still have any questions? Tell us in the below comment section. Don’t forget to check out our latest Android tips and tricks.

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Do you want to change the shape of app icons on the Latest Android devices? Here’s how to change icon shape in Android 10 (Android 11). By default icon shape set as the round icon. Choose the Android 10 icon shape from Square, Teardrop, Squircle, and Rounded Rectangle. Two ways to change the application shape on Android 10. If you have the latest updated Android devices, you can change icon shape, system accent color, font, and icons using styles and wallpaper settings. This setting available on Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4,  Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL. Android 11 added 3 new icon shapes for the home screen.

But Google Pixel & Pixel XL running Android 10 devices, you can change the home screen icon shape using developer settings. Follow the below steps to change icon shape in the latest Android 10.

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How to Change Shape Icon on Android 10 And Android 11

To change Android icon shape in all Pixel devices, make sure to turn on developer mode on Android 10 devices.

Change Icon Shape in Latest Updated Android 10 (Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL)

Step 1: Long Press on the blank area in the home screen Android 10.

Step 2: Select Styles & wallpaper.

Step 3: Touch on Style at the bottom of the left.

Step 4: Tap on the “+” icon (custom) at the end.

Step 5: Here, you can change font, icons, accent color, and icon shape.

If you have the latest updated stock Android 11 OS in your Pixels, you can see above given three new added icon shapes.

Step 6: Add Style name and click on Apply.

Alternative Way: Settings > Display > Styles & wallpapers > Styles > Customize style > Apply

For Google Pixel and Pixel XL Running Android 10:

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Click on System.

Step 3: Click on about phone.

Step 4: Tap on Build number 7 times at the end of the page until view You are now a developer! message.

Step 5: Now enable developer mode in Android 10 devices.

Step 6: To see developer option settings, Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options

Change Icon Shape on Android 10: Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Step 1: Open the app drawer in your Pixel and tap the Settings app.

Step 2: Tap System > Advanced > Developer options

At the end of the page, you can view the Theming section.

Step 3: Touch on Icon shape.

Step 6: Select from Device default/Teardrop/Squircle/Rounded Rectangle.

Now you can see change android 10 home screen con shape on your devices.

And that’s it. Do you still have a question regarding the change icon shape in Android 10 OS? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

Android Q developer Beta 1 is available for all Pixel devices including first generation Google Pixel, Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 2 XL, and Pixel 3 XL. You can download android Q beta on Google Pixel to enroll it in the android Beta page to get the Android Q beta OTA update. Let see how to install Android Q Beta 1 on the Pixel, Pixel 2, Pixel 3 XL, etc.

You can manually flash Android Q Beta on Google Pixel using download a system image and flash it to Pixel devices. Before installing system image on all Pixel devices, back up important data safely on other smartphones or desktop. Follow the below-given step by step process to install Android Q Beta 1 on the Pixel, Pixel 2, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2 XL, and Google Pixel XL.

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How to Install Android Q Beta 1 on the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL

Recently Google launches Android Q Beta 1 for all Pixel devices that improve permissions privacy and other security. Check out the below-given method to install android Q developer preview 1 on Google Pixel, Pixel 2, Pixel 3, and other Pixel devices.

Install Android Q Developer Beta on Pixel devices using OTA updates

You can easily get Android Q Beta 1 on Google Pixel, Pixel 2, Pixel 3, and other Pixel devices using Over-the-Air using below given settings.

Step 1: Open the Android Beta page to get Android Q developer preview 1 OTA update in all Pixel devices.

Step 2: Sign in with your Google Account.

Step 3: You can see your eligible devices list such as Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL (I have Google Pixel first generation device).

Step 4: Select your Pixel device and tap Opt-in.

Now, wait for a few minutes to get the OTA updates to your Pixel devices.

Step 5: To check the Android Q Beta update, Go to Settings > System > Advanced > System updates.

Step 6: In my Google Pixel first generation, the update is 985.8 MB.

This update will install a beta version of Android Q (QPP1.190205.018.B4)

Step 7: Tap Download and install.

Wait until complete download Android Q DP 1 in Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL devices.

You can download the Android Q Beta system image and manually flash it to your Pixel device. Manually flashed system images do not automatically receive OTV updates to later Beta version on your Pixel devices. Now download the Android Q factory system image to install the latest Android Q Beta 1 on your Pixel devices.

And that’s it. We hope this makes it clear how to install Android Q Beta 1 on the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL. If you have any kind of trouble, tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

Want to automatically unlock galaxy S10 plus using smart lock features? Here’s how to turn on and use a smart lock on Galaxy S10 plus, S10, and S10e devices. Samsung Galaxy S10 plus smart lock include on-body detection, trusted places, trusted devices, and voice match. You can keep your phone unlocked when it’s in a trusted location or detects a trusted device nearby. You can find a smart lock under lock screen settings in your galaxy S10 plus.

Also, use Samsung galaxy S10 plus ultrasonic fingerprint or face recognition to unlock your Samsung S10 plus. Follow the below-given step by step process to turn on smart lock on Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus device.

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How to Turn On/Turn Off Smart Lock on Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, S10, and S10e

Annoying by constantly using PIN or Password to unlock your Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and S10 devices? Check below settings to use a smart lock on the Samsung S10 plus.

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

Step 2: Tap Lock screen.

Samsung Galaxy S10 plus lock screen settings include screen lock type, Always-on display, clock style, smart lock, secure lock settings and more.

Step 3: Tap Smart lock.

Below given four Samsung Galaxy S10 plus smart lock options are available to unlock your device automatically.

On-body detection

Keep your galaxy S10 unlocked while it’s on you. Just unlock once and your device stays unlocked as long as it’s in motion.

Trusted places

Add the location where the device should be unlocked. You can add a home, office or another place you want to automatically unlock your Samsung S10 plus and S10 device.

Trusted devices

Add a trusted device to keep this one unlocked when it’s nearby. You can add your Smartphone, band, Bluetooth supported and other devices.

Voice match

Set up voice match on galaxy S10 plus and S10 device. Your device unlocks when voice is recognized in your device.

Turn off Smart Lock on Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, S10, and S10e

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Lock Screen.

Step 3: Tap on Screen Lock Type.

Step 4: Choose None.

Now, automatically disabled Smart lock in your latest Samsung Galaxy devices. To turn on Smart lock on Samsung S10 plus, set screen lock type from PIN, Password, or Pattern lock, or other biometric security.

And that’s it. Do you have questions about using a smart lock on Galaxy S10 Plus? Have you used a smart lock on your Samsung S10 plus? Let us know in the comments section below!

Want to unlock home screen layout on Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus? Here’s how to change the home screen layout on Galaxy S10 Plus, S10, and S10e devices. A separate apps screen will be available. Swipe up or down on the home screen to show it. Switch back to restore your previous layout. You can choose Samsung Galaxy S10 plus home screen layout from home and apps screens or home screen only.

You can change Samsung galaxy S10 home screen and apps screen grid size using home screen settings. By default set home and apps screens settings in your Samsung S10 plus. Follow the below-given step by step process to change home screen layout on Galaxy S10 Plus.

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How to Change Home Screen Layout on Galaxy S10 Plus

You can customize the home screen layout on Samsung S10 plus and S10 using below given settings.

Step 1: Long press on the blank space in S10 plus home screen.

Step 2: Tap Home screen settings.

Here you can see home screen layout, home screen grid size, apps screen grid size, apps button, app icon badges, lock screen home layout, add new apps to the home screen and more.

Step 3: Tap Home screen layout.

Step 4: Choose from home and apps screens or Home screen only.

Step 5: Tap Apply.

Now change galaxy S10 home screen layout in your device. You can reset the home screen layout on S10 plus anytime using the above or below settings.

Settings > display > home screen > home screen settings > home screen layout

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and S10 add a new “lock home screen layout” option in home screen settings. By default turn off this S10 plus home screen settings. Let see how to enable lock home screen layout on Samsung S10 plus One UI device.

Unlock Home Screen Layout Samsung S10 Plus, S10, and S10e

When turning on the lock home screen layout, it will prevent items on the home screen from being removed or repositioned in your Samsung Galaxy S10 plus device.

Long press on the blank space on S10 plus home screen > Home screen settings > lock home screen layout

Using home screen settings, you can change home screen grid size and apps screen grid on galaxy S10 plus and S10 devices.

And that’s it. Have any questions regarding the change home screen layout on the Galaxy S10 Plus tip? Feel free to leave them in the comment below and we’ll do our best to help you out!