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Want to get WhatsApp stickers on your Android? WhatsApp added a new feature that allows users to send stickers in WhatsApp Android or iPhone devices. But in this tutorial, I’ll show you how to download and use stickers in WhatsApp Android phone or tablet. You can browse stickers or download your favorite stickers from the list in your device. These WhatsApp stickers will help to send funny stickers while chatting with friends or family members like Gup shup, chai & biscuit, Baby rakshasa, caffeine rush, and more. You can easily send stickers on WhatsApp android or iPhone. Let see step by step process to enable stickers in WhatsApp android devices.

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How to Download and Use Stickers in WhatsApp Android Phone or Tablet

You can download your favorite stickers on WhatsApp Android.

How to Send Stickers on WhatsApp Android

Step 1: Open WhatsApp in your Android device.

Step 2: Tap & hold the Smiley icon on the keyboard.

Here you can see a smiley, GIF, stickers, and other icons in your devices.

Step 3: Tap Stickers icon besides GIF.

A list of stickers appears on your Android phone or tablet devices.

Step 4: Select Sticker you want to send and the Tap Send button.

Also, add new stickers as a favorite so you can quickly access it. Download your favorite stickers in your android devices.

How to Download Stickers on WhatsApp Android Phone

Step 1: Open WhatsApp in your android device.

Step 2: Long press the Smiley icon on the keyboard.

Step 3: Tap + icon.

Step 4: Here you can see browse and favorites tabs. By default browse selected.

Step 5: Tap the Favorites tab, long-press two horizontal lines of your favorite stickers, and move it to the first position.

Now you can see your favorite stickers on the first position in your android or iOS devices. Also, customize stickers based on you or your face related stickers.

And that’s all. We hope this makes it clear how to download and use stickers in WhatsApp android or iOS devices. If you have any questions, tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest update.

Automatic Call Screening Now Available for all Pixel devices. If you’re annoyed by spam calls, you can use this new call screening feature to avoid it. This Google Pixel 3 call screening feature uses Google Assistant that asking to a caller about the name, and why you’re calling. If you found call important, receive it. Make sure your phone app updated with the latest version.

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL launched with several new hardware & software related features including Group selfie, Top shot, Call screening, Super res zoom, Night sight, Live Google Lens and more. We already discussed get Pixel 3 Night Sight on older Pixel devices. But in this tutorial, I’ll show you steps to get Pixel 3 call screening on all Pixel devices. Let see step by step process to get Pixel 3 call screening on Pixel 2 and Pixel devices.

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How to Get Pixel 3 Call Screening on Pixel 2, Pixel 3a and Google Pixel

Thanks for the Senior XDA developer member coolsid8 for this handy tip to enable call screening on Google Pixel and Pixel 2 Pie. This method is only working on root Pixel devices.

Step 1: Make sure your device rooted and the latest version of the app.

Step 2: Download file explorer that root-enabled such as FX File explorer.

Step 3: After install explorer on your older Pixel devices, navigate to root directory from the left side menu bar.

Step 4: Navigate to /data/data/com.google.android.dialer/shared_prefs and look the file named dialer_phenotype_flags.xml.

Step 5: Look for _data_rollout_SpeakEasy.callscrenOnPixelOneAndTwoRollout_launched_and change the value from ‘false’ to ‘true’.

Step 6: Look for _data_rollout_SpeakEasy.OverrideUSLocalCheckRollout_launched_and change the value from ‘false’ to ‘true’.

Step 7: Look for G_eanble_speakeasy_details and change the value from ‘false’ to ‘true’.

Step 8: Look for G_speak_easy_bypass_locale_check and change the value from ‘false’ to ‘true’.

Step 9: Look for G_speak_easy_enabled and change the value from ‘false’ to ‘true’.

Step 10: Now open settings > Apps & notifications > Phone app > Force stop > OK

Step 11: You can see call screening in Google phone app settings.

Not all stock ROM users got this feature even apply above given all steps. If you can’t get this update, wait until the end of the month for older Pixel devices. This is not confirmed.

How to block spam calls on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Step 1: Open the phone app in your Pixel 3.

Step 2: Tap Three vertical dots (Menu) from the upper right corner.

Step 3: Select settings.

Here you can see Google Pixel 3 phone call settings like sounds & vibration, calls, blocked numbers, voicemail, caller ID & spam and more.

Step 4: Tap blocked numbers.

Step 5: Tap Add a number.

Step 6: Enter the phone number you want to block calls and texts.

Step 7: Tap Block.

Now you can’t receive phone calls and message from this blocked contact in your Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL devices.

And that’s all. I hope this little tip useful to get Pixel 3 call screening on Pixel 2 and Pixel. If you have to face any kind of trouble, tell us in below comment box. We’ll respond ASAP.

Source: XDA Developer

Want to put emergency contact and name on lock screen in Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL? Here’s how to add your name and mobile number on the Pixel 3 lock screen. You can add owner information to the lock screen including name, address, Blood type, emergency phone number, and other medical information. You can put a personal message or emergency contact info on Pixel 3’s lock screen. So when you lost your Google Pixel 3, the user will contact you using the mobile number or address you added on the lock screen. This feature is available on Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Google Pixel, and Pixel XL.

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How to Add Your Name and Number on Pixel 3 Lock screen

To put emergency information on lock screen in Google Pixel 3, check out below given two methods to add text to the lock screen.

1^st Method: Add owner information to the lock screen Pixel 3

Step 1: Lock your Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

Step 2: Tap Emergency.

Step 3: Tap Emergency information twice from the top of the screen.

Here you can see the info and contacts tab.

Step 4: Tap info tab, you can add address and blood type.

Step 5: Tap Contacts tab, you can add a phone number.

Step 6: Tap the Pencil icon from the upper right corner to edit information.

Now add medical information and other owner details you want to show on the Pixel 3 lock screen.

2^nd Method: Display name and number on Pixel 3 lock screen

Step 1: Go to settings in your Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

Step 2: Scroll down up to the end of the page and tap System.

Step 3: Tap About phone.

Step 4: Tap Emergency information.

Here you can see medical information (Name, address, Blood type, Edit information) and Emergency contacts for add mobile number.

Step 5: Now add information you want to show on the Pixel 3 lock screen.

You can edit information and also clear all emergency information if you want to remove and add new data.

Edit info on Pixel 3 emergency lock screen data

Settings > System > About phone > Emergency information > Edit information

Now add information you want to see lock screen even your Pixel 3 is locked.

And that’s all. We hope this makes it clear how to display name and number on the Pixel 3 lock screen. If you have any questions, tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

What is a guest mode on Android? When turn on guest mode on Pixel 3 or other android devices, you can see you’re android phone looks like buy new device. All third-party apps disabled, contacts removed and other phone settings looks reset phone. If you want to secure your personal info or other phone data, switch guest mode when you’re phone use by others. Let see how to use Guest mode on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL (Compatible with Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, 4 XL, Pixel 2, 2 XL).

Guest mode feature is best if you want to use multi-user accounts on phone. You can create account for personal use and another is for family purpose. Also, easily remove guest mode on android device anytime you want. Follow the below-given step by step process to activate guest mode on Pixel 3.

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How to Set Up Guest Mode on Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Different android device has slightly different settings to enable guest mode. You can switch to guest mode on Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3 using below given settings.

Enable guest mode on Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel twice from the top of the screen.

Step 2: Tap Settings gear icon.

Step 3: Scroll down up to the end of the page and tap System.

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Step 4: Tap Multiple users.

Here you can see Admin, Guest and add user settings.

Step 5: Tap Guest mode.

Step 6: You can see your Pixel 3 switching to guest mode.

Now all third-party apps disabled, contacts removed, your Google account removed and all other settings reset that looks when you buy new devices. It will secure your data from other users. If you want to turn on phone calls while using the guest mode, activate it using below given settings.

Settings > System > Advanced > Multiple users > Settings gear icon > Turn on phone call > Ok

Now activate guest mode on your Android device, you can see a mobile number in a recent tab without a name. So you can make a phone call even turn on guest mode on Pixel 3. When this feature is turned off, only emergency calls allow the guest user.

Set up Guest Mode on Pixel 3a & 3a XL (Android 10)

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel twice from the top of the screen.

Step 2: Tap on the Profil icon.

Step 3: Tap on Add Guest.

Now switching to a guest mode in your Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL.

Remove Guest mode on Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL

There are two ways to exit guest mode on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL and back on your android device.

1^st Method: Remove guest account

Step 1: Swipe down the notification shade from the top of the screen.

Step 2: Tap Guest icon (Round shape).

Step 3: Tap remove guest.

You can see a pop-up screen with this message: Remove guest?

Step 4: Tap Remove.

Now switching to your main account in your Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

2^nd Method: Remove Guest mode on Pixel 3

Settings > System > Advanced > Multiple users > Remove Guest > Remove

Now remove all apps and data in this Guest mode session will be deleted from your Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

And that’s all. I hope this little tip useful to use guest mode on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. If you have any questions, tell us in below comment box.

Want to set a screen lock on Google Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3? Let see the process to set up a screen lock on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. There is several lock screen security available in our devices including PIN number, password, Pattern lock, swipe and more. Using this Google Pixel 3 lock screen security, you’ll secure your data from other users or unknown users.

You can adjust screen lock settings on Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3 under security and location settings. Also, set up a fingerprint on Pixel 3 to use the fingerprint scanner to unlock your device. Follow the below-given step by step process to change the screen lock on Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3.

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How to Change Lock on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Once set screen lock, if you want to use other lock screen security, just remove the screen lock and set up a new screen lock from the list.

Step 1: Swipe down the notification shade from the top of the screen.

Step 2: Tap Settings gear icon.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap Security & location in Pixel 3, 3 XL.

Step 4: Tap screen lock under the device security section. By default set screen lock as None.

Here you can see Swipe, Pattern, PIN and Password screen lock options.

Step 5: Tap any Pixel 3 lock screen option you want to set.

Step 6: We choose Password (PIN or Password is the strongest lock screen security).

Step 7: Enter the password to set the screen lock and tap Next.

Step 8: Re-enter your password and tap Confirm.

Now you can see Google Pixel 3 lock screen notification settings.

Step 9: Choose from the show all notification content/Hid sensitive content/Don’t show notifications at all and tap Done.

Step 10: You can see the Password set as a Pixel 3 screen lock.

Change lock screen on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

If you want to remove the lock screen and set a new screen lock, follow the below-given settings in your Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Pie.

Settings > Security & location > Screen lock > Re-enter password > None > Yes, remove

How to hide password when unlocking your Pixel 3

If you don’t want to show password when type character to unlock your Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, follow the below-given settings.

Settings > Security & location > Privacy > Turn off toggle “Show password”

It will hide a password or PIN number when you enter the password in your device.

And that’s it. We hope this makes it clear how to set up the screen lock on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Pie. If you have any questions, tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

Want to block spam calls on Android 9 Pie using Google’s phone app? Here’s how to enable filter spam calls on Android 9 Pie devices. Google’s phone app added new filter spam calls option under caller ID & spam settings. If you want to prevent suspected spam calls from disturbing you, turn on filter spam calls on Android Pie 9.0. This feature will show information on the mobile number even not in your contacts when you make or receive a call in your device.

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How to Enable Filter Spam Calls on Android 9 Pie

You can enable Google’s phone app spam call filter in your device using the below settings.

Step 1: Open the Google phone app in your device.

Step 2: Tap Three vertical dots from the upper right corner.

Step 3: Select Settings.

Step 4: Scroll down at end of the page and tap Caller ID & spam.

Here you can see caller ID & spam and Filter spam calls settings. By default turned off spam calls filter in your android devices.

Step 5: Turn on Filter spam calls toggle.

Now stop spam calls from ringing on your device, you won’t get voicemail notifications or missed calls. Just mark call from a number as spam to stop messages or calls or other notifications in your android phone.

Enable Caller ID and Spam Protection on Android 9 Pie

Open Phone app > Three vertical dots at the top right corner > Settings > Caller ID and spam > Toggle on Caller ID and spam

How to Turn On Dark Theme in Phone App on Android device

Google added dark mode in YouTube, android messages, Google Maps, etc. Now you’ll enable dark mode in Google’s phone app in your device. To enable dark theme on the phone app, make sure you’re phone app updated to the latest version.

Phone app > Three vertical dots > Settings > Display option > Dark theme

Now you can see a phone dialer screen, contact number, and other phone app settings screen set as a dark mode.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions about enable filter spam calls on Android 9 Pie? If you have any kind of trouble, tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.