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Do you want to add app shortcuts to your Google Pixel lock screen? In this tutorial, I’ll explain how to change app shortcuts on Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6a 5G (Running Androd 14). You can set the left or right shortcut on the Pixel lock screen from the camera, video, Do not disturb, flashlight, mute, QR code, and device home. By default, none is selected. Android 14 lock screen customization includes clock style, color, clock size (Dynamic/Small), new system colors, Themed icons, etc.

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How to Change App Shortcuts on Pixel 7 Pro, 7, 7a, 6 Pro, 6, 6a (Android 14)

Follow the below-given steps to change lock screen app shortcuts on your Google Pixel devices.

Step 1: Tap and hold the blank area of the home screen.

Step 2: Tap Wallpaper & Style.

Step 3: Tap the Lock screen at the top left.

Step 4: Tap Shortcuts.

Step 5: Tap the Left shortcut and select the function you want to access from you’re Pixel lock screen.   

Step 6: Tap the Right shortcut and select the function you want to access from you’re Pixel lock screen.

Lock your phone, and you can see a left or right shortcut to access them quickly.

How to Enable Themed Icons for Any App Using Shortcut Maker App

Install the shortcut maker app on your Android phone and tablet.   

Step 1: Tap & hold the blank space on your home screen.

Step 2: Tap Widgets.

Step 3: Search Shortcut Maker and drag it to the home screen.

Step 4: Choose an App.

Step 5: Find the App.

Step 6: Tap the Icon tab.

Step 7: Tap Themed and select the color you want to set.

You can adjust the icon size, also.

Step 8: Tap the Right arrow at the top right.

Now, change the app-themed icon on your Android device.

How to Change App Icons on Google Pixel

You can use themed icons to change the app icons (Color) for system default apps on the home screen of your Pixel device.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Wallpaper & Style.

Step 3: Toggle on Themed icons.

Step 4: Choose a color from wallpaper colors or Other colors you want to set on the app.   

And that’s all. Do you add shortcuts to your Google Pixel lock screen? Which shortcut do you use to open the lock screen quickly? Tell us in below comment section.

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Do you want to record your screen on Samsung Galaxy? You can see an in-built screen recorder on your Samsung devices. Here’s how to screen record on Samsung S24 Ultra, S24 Plus, S24, S23 Ultra, S23 Plus, S23, S22 Ultra, S22 Plus, and S22 5G. Samsung screen recorder settings include sound, video quality, selfie video size, show taps and touches, and save screen recording to your Internal storage/DCIM/Create a new folder. You can use third-party apps on your Samsung devices to screen recording, like AZ screen recorder, Screen Recorder-XRecorder, and more.

When you screen record on a Samsung S24 and other Samsung phones’ screens, it will access all your screen information, such as photos, passwords, messages, etc. Make sure important info is hidden or blurred while recording. Let’s see how to record the screen of Samsung One UI 6.1/6.0 devices. 

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How to Screen Record on Samsung S24 Ultra, S23 Ultra, S22 Ultra

To record the screen on your Samsung Galaxy, follow the settings below.

Step 1: Pull down the notification shade to access the notification panel.

Step 2: Find the Screen recorder and tap on it.

If you can’t find the screen recorder, tap the three vertical dots at the top right corner > Edit buttons > find the screen recorder and drag it to the quick settings tiles.

When you tap the screen recorder option, this pop-up screen appears: Start recording with the screen recorder?

Step 3: Choose a sound from None, Media, or Media and Mic. Toggle Show taps & touches on/off, and tap on Start recording. 

Step 4: Start the recording on your Samsung phone.

The recorder menu at the top includes a pause, play, or selfie camera for video.

How to Stop Screen Recording on Samsung Galaxy

Tap on the Screen Recorder Menu at the top and tap the Square icon to stop screen recording or two horizontal lines (||) to pause recording on a Samsung device.

You can find a recorded screen on your Samsung gallery. Also, change the download location for screen recording on a Galaxy phone.

How to Customize Screen Recorder Settings on Samsung Galaxy

If you want to change the settings to record the screen on Samsung, long-press the screen recorder on the quick settings tiles. You can see the settings below.

• Sound: Choose a sound as None, Media, or Media and Mic.
• Video quality: Select the video quality from High (1080p), Medium (720p), or Low (480p).
• Selfie Video Size: Set selfie size to small, medium, or large. 
• Show taps and touches: Enable or turn off this option if you want to show touch and tap when recording a screen.
• Save screen recording in: By default, screen recordings are saved on internal storage/DCIM/Screen recording. You can also create a new folder to save screen recordings.

Where is Screen Recorder in Samsung Settings?

Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder > You can see the screen recorder section here to view Samsung screen recorder settings.

And that’s all. Do you use a default screen recorder or a third-party recorder on your Samsung phone? Tell us in the comment box below.

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Do you want to delete temporary cache data and files from your Samsung Galaxy? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to wipe cache partition on Samsung S23 Ultra, S23+, S22 Ultra, and S22 Plus. Wipe cache data doesn’t remove your personal data like a factory reset. Only delete temporary files and improve your phone’s performance to remove unnecessary corrupted data.

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How to Wipe Cache Partition on Samsung S23 Ultra, S23+, S22 Ultra, S22+

Step 1: Turn Off your Samsung device.

Connect your Samsung phone to your PC using a USB cable.

Step 2: Long-press the power and volume up keys simultaneously until the Android recovery mode screen appears.

Step 3: Press the Volume Down key to highlight the Recovery mode.

Step 4: Press the Volume Down button to highlight the Wipe cache partition.

Step 5: Press the Power key to apply.

Step 6: Use the Volume Down button to select Yes.

Step 7: Press the Power button to apply.

Wait until the clear cache partition is or wipe cache data (unnecessary data and junk files) on your Samsung Galaxy. After restarting your device, you can see the selected reboot system now.

Step 8: Press the Power key to reboot your Samsung phone.

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How to Factory Reset Samsung S23 and S22 using Phone Settings

When you factory reset or hard reset your Samsung phone, it will remove all data, including your Samsung account, Google account, pictures, videos, downloaded apps, and more. Back up your essential data before resetting Samsung S23 and S22 devices.

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

Step 2: Scroll down & click on General Management.

Step 3: Tap on the Reset.

Step 4: Tap the Factory data reset.

Step 5: Tap the Reset.

Step 6: Unlock your Samsung device.

Step 7: Click Delete All.

Wait until the factory resets your phone. It will set factory default settings on your Samsung Galaxy devices.

And that’s it. This clarifies how to wipe cache partitions on Samsung Galaxy devices.

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• How to Clear App Cache on Samsung

Here’s how to clear the app cache in Samsung S23 Ultra, S23+, S22 Ultra, S22+, and other Samsung One UI (5.1) devices. When you clear the cache for a specific app, it will delete its temporary data, speeding up your app’s performance and freeing up storage on Samsung Galaxy. If you clear data for the app, all data will be deleted permanently, including saved passwords, settings, etc. To clear all the app’s cache immediately, you need to enter your Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 series into recovery mode.

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How to Clear App Cache & Data on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23 Plus, S22 Ultra, S22 Plus

If specific app crashes or freezes, you can clear the app cache on Samsung to fix the issue. No need to back up your data when clearing the app cache Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 series.

How to Clear App Cache in Samsung S23 Ultra, S23+, S22 Ultra, S22+

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Apps.

You can see the list of the downloaded apps list.

Step 3: Tap the Line icon to view System apps on your Samsung.

Step 4: Toggle on Show system apps and tap OK.     

Step 5: Choose an App to clear the cache on Samsung.

Step 6: Tap Storage in the usage section.

Step 7: Tap Clear cache at the bottom right.

Alternative Way: Long-press the app icon > i Icon > Storage > Clear cache. 

How to Clear App Data (Clear Data) on Samsung S23 and S22 Series

It will permanently delete this app’s data, including settings, accounts, files, etc. Reset the app’s data to factory default settings. Make sure to necessary the app’s data backup.

Settings > Apps > Select the Apps > Storage > Clear data > Delete.

How to Clear Cache (All Apps) on Samsung S23 Ultra, S23+, S22 Ultra, S22+, S22 

Step 1: Make sure to Power off your Samsung phone.

Step 2: Long-press the power and volume up buttons simultaneously until you view the recovery mode screen.

Step 3: Press Volume Down key to highlight Recovery mode.

Step 4: Press Volume Down key to set the Wipe cache partition.

Step 5: Press the Power button to confirm.

Step 6: Use the Volume Down key to select Yes.

Step 7: Press the Power button to apply.

Wait until you wipe data (unnecessary and junk files) on your Samsung phone. When you start your phone, you can highlight the reboot system now.

Step 8: Press the Power button to restart your phone.

And that’s all. Do you use a clear app cache and data on your Samsung phone? Tell us in below comment section.

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Do you want to customize the Android 14 lock screen? Here’s how to customize the lock screen in Android 14. Android 14 lock screen customization includes lock screen clock style, clock color & size, adding app shortcuts to the lock screen, turning the double-line clock on or off, set lock screen wallpaper (Emoji, Cinematic, and AI-generated), showing or hiding notification content on the lock screen, add text or number on the lock screen, and more.      

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How to Customize Your Lock Screen in Android 14

Check out the best Android 14 lock screen customization settings (Google Pixel).

Customize Android 14 Lock Screen Clock Style

You can customize the lock screen clock, clock color, and clock size on Android 14 using the below settings.

Step 1: Long-press any blank space on the home screen and tap Wallpaper & Style, or Long-press on the lock screen and tap Customize lock screen.

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

Step 3: Swipe the screen to view the different clock styles and select the one you want to set.

Step 4: Tap Clock color & size.

Step 5: Select the Color and adjust color brightness.

Step 6: Tap Size and choose from Dynamic (Clock size changes according to lock screen content) or Small.

Android 14 Lock Screen Shortcuts

Set the left and right shortcuts on the Android lock screen to access it quickly. This shortcut includes Video, Device Home, Camera, Flashlight, Do Not Disturb, Mute, or QR code.

Step 1: Long-press any blank area on the home screen and tap Wallpaper & Style.

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

Step 3: Scroll down and tap Shortcuts.

Step 4: Tap the Left shortcut or Right shortcut.

Step 5: Select the Function you want to access from the Android 14 lock screen.

Alternative Way: Settings > Display > Lock screen > Shortcuts > Tap Left shortcut/Right shortcut > Select a Function.

Show or Hide Notification on Lock Screen Android 14

Tap & hold the blank space on the home screen > Wallpaper & style > Lock screen tab at the top left > Toggle off Show notifications on the lock screen.

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Turn Double-Line Clock On/Off on Android 14

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll and tap Display.

Step 3: Tap the Lock screen in the Lock display section.

Step 4: Toggle the Double-line clock on/off if you want.

It will change your lock screen clock position on an Android 14 device.

How to Add Text or Number on Lock Screen Android 14

You can add your name, phone number, or other information on the lock screen that will be helpful if your device is lost. Any person can contact you using your lock screen message.

Settings > Display > Lock screen > Add text on lock screen > Enter the text or number > Save.

Lock your phone to view the message at the bottom middle of the screen.

How to Set Lock Screen Wallpaper on Android 14 

Set the wallpaper on your Android 14’s lock screen. You can choose wallpaper colors that will affect icons and text color.

Step 1: Tap & hold the blank area on the home screen and tap Wallpaper & Style.

Step 2: Tap More wallpapers.

Step 3: Tap My photo (Select a picture from the gallery or your photo) or Choose any Wallpaper category.

Step 4: Select Any image you want to set on the Android 14 lock screen.

You can see the Lock screen and home screen at the bottom to view the wallpaper preview. 

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

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

Step 6: Tap the Lock screen.

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How to Set Lock Screen Timeout on Android 14

You can set a minimum lock screen timeout to improve battery life on Android 14.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down & tap on Display.

Step 3: Tap Screen timeout.

Step 4: Choose a 15 Second/30 Second/1 Minute/2 Minutes or 5 Minutes/10 Minutes/30 Minutes. 

And that’s all. Which are your favorite Android 14 lock screen customization settings? Tell us in the comment section below.

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Here’s how to change the lock screen clock style on Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixe 7a 5G devices. If Pixel runs the latest Android version (Android 14), you can change the clock format in the Google Pixel lock screen and Always-on display. Also, set custom lock screen app shortcuts to access the Pixel lock screen quickly. Let’s see how to customize the Google Pixel lock screen clock.

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How to Change Lock Screen Clock Style Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7a 5G

Step 1: Touch and hold the blank area of the home screen in your Pixel 7 series.

Step 2: Touch Wallpaper & style.

Step 3: Touch the Lock screen at the top left.

Step 4: Swipe left or right until you select the Pixel clock style you want to use.

How to Change Lock Screen Clock Color and Size on Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a

Step 1: Follow the above-given method in Steps 1 to 3.

Step 2: Tap Clock color & size.

You can see clock settings, including Color and Size.

Step 3: Choose your Pixel lock screen clock color. Also, increase or decrease the brightness of color.

Step 4: Tap Size and select Dynamic or Small.

Step 5: Lock your Pixel device, and you can see the clock format on the lock screen and Always-on display. 

Alternative Way: Long-press on the lock screen clock style > Customize lock screen at the bottom > Unlock your Pixel > Customize clock style, color & size.

How to Change or Add Lock Screen App Shortcuts on Google Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7a

You can customize lock screen shortcuts on Pixel 7 series from Video, Device Home, Camera, Flashlight, Do Not Disturb, Mute, and QR code.

Step 1: Long-press the blank space on the home screen > Wallpaper & style > Lock screen at the top left.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Shortcuts.

By default, None is selected as a lock screen shortcut.

Step 3: Tap the Left shortcut and choose an app you want to access from the lock screen.

Step 4: Tap the Right shortcut and choose an app you want to access from the lock screen.

Alternative Way: Settings > Display > Lock screen > Shortcuts > Left shortcut/Right shortcut > Select the App.

How to Enable or Disable Double-Line Clock from Lock Screen on Pixel

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Display.

Step 3: Tap the Lock screen.

Step 4: Scroll down and toggle the Double-line clock on/off.

When you enable a double-line clock on your Pixel, you can see the clock at the bottom middle of the screen. If you turn off the double-line clock, view the clock at the top left of your Pixel phone.

And that’s all. Do you like this new customize lock screen clock style for your Google Pixel 7 series? Tell us in the below comment section.

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