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Want to backup your Android phone data to Google account or PC? Here’s how to backup and restore Android apps and data on Android 9 Pie. By default automatically back up to Google drive in the Android Pie devices. You can individually backups data such as app data, call history, contacts, photos & videos, SMS messages, and more. Also, choose a backup account using a backup section under system settings. If you don’t want to back up particular app data, you’ll disable apps backup. Individually enable/disable back up photos & videos for WhatsApp images, Instagram, layout, Snapchat, Bluetooth, etc.

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How to Backup Data on Android 9 Pie Using Google Drive or PC

You can enable/disable backup to Google drive in your Android 9 Pie using system settings. Check out below given settings.

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel and tap the Settings gear icon.

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

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Step 4: Tap Backup.

Step 5: Toggle on “Back up to Google Drive” or tap “Account” if you want to add a new account to backup & restore data to PC or Google account.

Now automatically backup your device data to add email ID. When turning off & delete backup data, it will be permanently deleted from Google drive. Photos and videos that have already been backed up will still be available in Google photos.

How to Backup and Restore Android Apps and Data

Here you can individually backup data for apps, call history, contacts, SMS, photos & videos, and device settings.

Settings > System > Advanced > Backup > Active backups > Select from list your want to backup data and turn on toggle

Now automatically backup & restore that app data to your Google or another account you selected.

How to Back Up Photos & Videos on Android 9 Pie (Pixel Device)

If you have Pixel devices, photos & videos uploaded from your device get unlimited free storage at original quality. You can enable back up & sync for photos & videos using the below-given settings in your android Pie and Oreo.

Settings > System > Advanced > Backup > Active backups > Photos & videos > Back up & sync

Your camera folder is automatically backed up. Also, enable cellular data backup for photos & videos. Choose other folders to backup such as Layout, WhatApp, Screenshot, Instagram, Facebook, etc. You can download the Android backup app from the play store to backup android phone to Google account. Also, backup android phone to PC using a USB cable.

And that’s all. We hope this makes it clear how to backup data on Android 9 Pie. If you have any questions, tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

Here’s how to enable data saver on Android 9 Pie and Android 10. By default turned off data saver in your Android device. This data saver mode is useful to reduce data usage, data saver prevents some apps from sending or receiving data in the background and extend battery life. You can find data saver under network & internet settings. Also, the app allows using unrestricted data when the data saver is on in your Android Pie and other devices. Follow the below-given step by step process to turn on or turn off data saver on Android 9 Pie.

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How to Enable Data Saver in Android 9 Pie

It will use to improve battery life in your Android 10 and 9 Pie device to restrict background data of the app that unnecessary.

Turn on Data Saver on Android 10

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Network & internet.

Step 3: Tap on Data Saver.

By default turned off data saver in your latest Android device.

Step 4: Toggle on Use Data Saver.

Also, allow apps to use unrestricted data while data saver is on in your latest Android 10 devices.

Step 5: Tap on Unrestricted data.

Step 6: Toggle on App you want from a list.

Turn Data Saver On or Off in Android 9 Pie

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel twice and tap the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Tap Network & internet.

In the android Pie network & internet settings, you can see Wi-Fi, Mobile network, Data usage, Hotspot & tethering, Airplane mode, and advanced settings.

Step 3: Tap Data usage.

Step 4: Tap Data saver.

By default turn off toggle data saver in your android 9 Pie and other devices.

Step 5: Turn on toggle “Use data saver” (Show below given screenshot).

Step 6: Now activate the data saver in your Pie device. You can see + round icon on the status bar in your device that indicates battery saver is turned on.

Here you can also enable unrestricted data access for the individual apps in your android 9 Pie using this setting.

How to Enable Unrestricted Data Android 9 Pie

By default turn off unrestricted data for all apps in your android 9 Pie and other devices. You can individually enable using below given settings.

Settings > Network & internet > Data usage > Data saver > Unrestricted data > Turn on app toggle

You can also enable unrestricted data usage of app on android Pie using below given apps settings.

Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Tap app > Data usage > Unrestricted data usage

By default turn off unrestricted data usage in your android phone.

And that’s it. We hope this makes it clear how to turn on the data saver 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.

Here’s how to hard reset the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL device. This Google Pixel 3 XL hard reset will erase all your phone data including Google accounts, photos, videos, music, and other data. So, first of all, backup & restore data safely to PC or other devices after performing this reset Pixel 3 to factory settings. To perform a master reset on Google Pixel 3 XL, you’re device needs to enter into recovery mode. You’ll enter Pixel 3 XL into recovery mode using the hardware button (Power & Volume buttons).

This reset Pixel 3 XL phone settings are useful to fix several Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL problems such as black screen, unresponsive touchscreen, phone won’t turn on, Pixel 3 stuck on boot loop or G logo, and more. Follow the below-given step by step process to master reset or reset Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3.

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How to Reset Pixel 3 To Factory Settings

In Google Pixel 3 XL recovery mode, you can see reboot system now, reboot to bootloader, Apply update for ADB, wipe data/factory reset, Mount/system, and more options. You can apply the below-given settings to all Pixel devices including Pixel XL, Google Pixel, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, and Pixel 4 XL.

Step 1: Make sure to switch off your Pixel 3 XL.

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

Now Android system recovery screen is a view in your Pixel 3 XL. By default start button show on your Android 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 android robot exclamation mark with a red triangle icon with No command on your Google Pixel 3 XL.

Step 5: Press & hold the power button and press volume up button one time only and then release the only the volume up button.

You can see several recovery mode options for your Google Pixel 3 XL.

Step 6: Press the volume down button until Wipe data/factory reset.

Step 7: Press the Power button to perform the factory reset.

This message appears on the Pixel 3 XL screen: Wipe all user data? By default No selected.

Step 8: Press the volume down button to select Yes.

Step 9: Press the power button to factory reset Pixel 3 XL settings.

Wait until wipe all data in your device.

Step 10: Press the volume up button until highlight reboot system now.

Step 11: Press the power button to reboot the system.

After the restart, all your Google Pixel 3 XL settings reset as a new phone. I hope this process fixes all your Google Pixel 3 XL problems.

And that’s it. Do you still have a question about hard reset Pixel 3 XL? Feel free to leave them in the below comment box and we’ll do our best to help you out! Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

Can’t hear phone calls or call volume too low issue on Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4, and Pixel 4a devices. Different volume issues occur, such as low headphone volume, no sound in calls after updating the device, checking Pixel 3 speaker volume too low if using a speaker, and more. Have any Pixel users had this problem?

You can quickly solve call volume low problems to increase call volume in Google Pixel 3 by pressing the volume up or down key from any screen (Even unlocking your device). Also, check all media sound settings. Check out below given possible solutions to fix the call volume too low issue on Google Pixel 4 XL, 4, 4a, 3 XL, 3, and 3a.

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How to Fix Low Call Volume on Google Pixel 3 XL, 3, 3a, 4 XL, 4, 4a

If you have to face extremely low call volume on Pixel 4 XL, 4, 4a, 3, 3 XL, and other Pixel devices, try the below-given troubleshooting methods to fix these issues.

1^st Method: Reboot your Pixel

It will be helpful to fix bugs and improve Pixel performance. Press and hold the power button on your Pixel and then tap the restart button to reboot your device. Now try to make phone calls and check to fix volume issues.

2^nd Method: Increase Call Volume in Pixel 3/3XL/4/Pixel 4 XL

You can quickly adjust volume settings on your Pixel using the volume up or volume down button.

Press the volume up or down key > Settings gear icon or Three vertical dots > Adjust your desired volume.

Also, change the phone volume in your Google Pixel device using the below-given sound settings.

Settings > Sounds > Call volume.

Settings > Sounds & Vibration > Adjust the Volume you want.

3^rd Method: Check Network Signal Strength to Fix Call Volume too Low issue on Pixel

When a phone call is running, and sometimes we can’t hear the voice clearly, poor network signal is the reason behind this problem. Find nearby places that have suitable network signals and make phone calls to check to fix no sound issues. If you’re Pixel low-quality call issues, you’ll put your Google Pixel into speakerphone or use a headphone to fix this.

If you use a microphone, make sure nothing is in front of a microphone causing poor call quality on your Google Pixel.

4^th Method: Check Third-Party App Causing the Issue

Using safe mode, you can find third-party apps that cause this low call volume problem on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Turning on the safe mode will disable all third-party apps from your device.

Step 1: Press and hold the power button on your Pixel.

Step 2: Long-press the Power off button until the view Reboot to safe mode.

Step 3: Press OK to reboot safe mode on Pixel.

It will take 30-50 seconds to reboot your device.

Step 4: The Safe mode symbol is at the bottom left corner.

Now make phone calls and check facing problems with sound. If you can’t find any problem, it means any third-party apps are causing this issue. Remove safe mode on Pixel 3 to restart it. After rebooting the device, delete one by one recently apps until fixing Pixel 3 call volume problem.

5^th Method: Factory Reset Pixel 3/Pixel 4

Back up essential data safely after performing this Google Pixel factory reset data settings. It will remove all your phone data. Reset all phone settings.

Step 1: Go to Settings on your Pixel.

Step 2: Tap System.

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Step 4: Tap Reset options.

Step 5: Tap Erase all data (Factory reset).

Step 6: Tap Reset phone.

Step 7: Confirm your PIN or Password or Pattern lock to continue.

Step 8: Tap Erase everything.

After restarting your Google Pixel 3, make a phone call and check whether to fix the low call volume problem. If you are still facing issues, hard reset your Google Pixel.

Do you have any alternative methods to fix the call volume too low issue on Pixel 3 XL? Please share with us in below comment box. Don’t forget to share with others if you found it helpful.

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Can’t hear sound on phone calls or media volume not working on Google Pixels? Let’s see possible ways to fix the issues of sound not working on Pixel 5a/Pixel 4a/Pixel 4 XL/Pixel 3 XL/Pixel 3/Pixel 3a XL. First, check media volume to fix the low call volume problem. Poor network signal is sometimes causing the issue of cannot hearing a phone call. You can use a volume up or down button to quickly check whether the phone is ringing/silent or vibrating. If you have used a microphone or phone speaker, properly work the mic or microphone. Check out the below given different methods to fix the sound problems on Google Pixels.

How to Fix Pixel 3a No Sound Issues  

The latest Android device can easily adjust sounds such as media, call, ring & notification, and alarm. Try the below-given settings to fix the Google Pixel sound not working problem.

Restart your Google Pixel

Step 1: Touch & hold the power button on your Pixel devices.

You can see power menu options on your device.

Step 2: Tap the Restart button.

After restarting your Pixel device, try to play music or make a phone call to check the fix sound issues.

Check Media Volume to Fix Google Pixel Low Call Volume Issue

Press volume up or volume down and tap on Three horizontal dots to view sound & vibration settings. Here you can see different volume settings. Make sure all volume is full.

Press the volume up or volume down button > Three horizontal lines

Alternative Ways: Settings > Sound and vibration

Check System Update

System software updates fix small bugs in your phone and improve performance. Check if any software update is available. Go to Settings > System > System update > Check for update.

Make Sure to Turn Off the Do Not Disturb Mode

Turning on do not disturb mode on your phone will mute all sounds. To turn off DND mode on Pixels, go to Settings > Sound and vibration > Do not disturb > Turn off now. Also, swipe down the notification at the top and tap on Do Not Disturb in the quick settings tiles to enable or disable it.

Remove Case & Clean Headphone Jack or Speaker

Remove the case and other accessories if they obstruct your phone’s speaker. Clean the speaker using soft toothbrush if there is any dust, dirt, and the headphone jack port.

Speakerphone or Microphone Issues

Speakerphone: Use your Pixel speakerphone when the phone call is running. So you can easily hear the call sound. If you still face phone call sound problems, use a microphone or wired headset.

Microphone: Make sure nothing is in front of a microphone, causing can’t hear a sound in a phone call or poor sound call quality issues on Google Pixels.

Poor Network Connection 

If there is a poor network connection in your Google Pixels, you can’t properly hear the voice during a phone call. Search the nearby places with an excellent network to fix Pixel dropping call issues. You’ll use a phone speaker or microphone to hear the call.

If you can’t find a place with a good network, turn on Airplane mode for 10-15 seconds and disable it. Now check the network signal on your Pixels.

Turn On Safe Mode to Fix No Sound on Pixel

All third-party apps are disabled from your Google Pixels when enabling safe mode. Play a song or ringtone to hear a sound, or call someone and check the sound. If you hear sound perfectly, it means third-party apps are causing the problem on your phone. Now close safe mode to restart your Google Pixel. After rebooting, remove the recently downloaded apps one by one until fix no sound on a phone call or sound not working problem.

Factory Reset Google Pixels

It will reset all phone settings. So, back up your necessary data safely to a PC or other devices before performing this.

Step 1: Go to Settings in your Google Pixel.

Step 2: Tap on System.

Step 3: Tap on Reset options.

Step 4: Tap on Erase all data (Factory reset).

Step 5: Tap on Erase all data.

Step 6: Confirm your PIN or Password or Pattern lock to continue.

Step 7: Tap on Erase everything.

If you still face this sound not working issue, factory reset the Pixels using recovery mode.

Frequently Asked Question:

How can I Make my Pixel 4a 5G Louder?

To make your Google Pixels louder, go to Settings and tap on Accessibility. Scroll down and tap on the Sound amplifier in the audio section. Tap on the open sound amplifier to improve performance to reduce unwanted noise in your Pixels. To use a sound amplifier, plug in wired headphones or Bluetooth headphones. You can select the audio you want to adjust from phone mic/phone media/off/.

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End the list of possible methods to fix Pixel 3a XL no sound issues. Do you have any alternative methods? Please share with us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

Do you want to unlock a Google Pixel when you forgot the password/pattern/PIN? Here’s how to bypass lock screen on Google Pixel 5/Pixel 5a/Pixel 4 XL/Pixel 4/Pixel 3 XL/Pixel 3/Pixel 3a XL/Pixel 3a. This hard reset or factory reset Google Pixel will delete all your phone data. Make sure to back up your data before applying this setting. You can also use this method if your Google Pixel won’t turn on, black screen of death, Stuck in the G logo, unresponsive touchscreen, and other issues you can’t solve even applying all possible methods. You can use the find my device feature to erase all data or find stolen or lost Google Pixel or other Android devices.

How do You Bypass a Password in Pixel?

To reset the forgotten PIN, Password, or Pattern on your Google Pixel, apply the below-given settings.

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How to Unlock Google Pixel Without Password

Step 1: Long press the power button until you view the power menu and tap on Power off to switch off your Pixel.

Step 2: Press & hold the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously until the Start screen view.

Step 3: Press the Volume down button until the Recovery mode option view.

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

You can see the Android robot exclamation mark with a red triangle icon with No command on your Pixel and Pixel XL.

Step 5: Long-press the power button and press the volume up button once to view the Android recovery mode screen.

You can see the Android recovery mode settings, including reboot system now, reboot to bootloader, Apply update from ADB, Wipe data/factory reset, Power off, and other settings.

Step 6: Press the volume down button until the Wipe data/factory reset is highlighted.

Step 7: Press the Power button to perform wipe cache data or factory reset.

You can see this message on the Pixel 3 screen: Wipe all user data? By default, selected No.

Step 8: Press the volume down button to select Factory data reset.

Step 9: Press the power button to apply it.

You can see wiping data or formatting data on the bottom left corner of the screen in your Pixels.

Step 10: After completing the process, you can see select the Reboot system now.

Step 11: Press the Power button to reboot the system.

You can see unlock your Google Pixel devices. All phone settings reset, so the password, PIN, or pattern lock is removed from your device.

Reset Forgot Screen Lock on Google Pixel using Find My Device

Find my device helps you locate your phone remotely, erase phone data, change passwords, and keep your device data safe if the Pixel is lost.

Step 1: Open Find my device on your Laptop or PC.

Step 2: Log in with the Google account you use in your Pixel.

Step 3: Select your device from the upper left corner.

Step 4: Click on the Erase device.

It will erase all content from your device.

Frequently Asked Question:

How Do I Turn Off Screen Lock in Pixel 5?

To turn off screen lock in Pixel 5, go to Settings > Security > Screen lock > Unlock your Pixel > None > Delete. It will also delete the fingerprint stored on your device. Remember that a lock screen security protects your phone if it’s stolen or lost.

How Do I Factory Reset my Pixel 4?

Factory reset Pixel 4 will delete all your phone data. So, back up your data before applying it. Go to Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (Factory reset) > Erase all data > Unlock your phone > Erase all data. Also, use recovery mode to factory reset or hard reset your Pixel using the power & volume buttons.

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We hope this clarifies how to unlock Pixel 3 without a Password or PIN. Do you have any alternative methods to remove the forgotten passwords from Pixel? Could you share with us in below comment box?