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Here’s how to fix can’t send or receive picture messages on Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, and Google Pixel XL. Several users facing can’t send pictures on Google Pixel 2/2 XL after updating the system software. Also, he faces the issue of Google Pixel not receiving pictures even enabled on his devices. Sometimes sent messages but couldn’t receive any MMS messages. By default, allow auto-download MMS in Android devices such as Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Google Pixel, etc. Have you ever faced Google Pixel 2 MMS issues? We surf the web and found some possible solutions to fix MMS not working on Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, and Google Pixel XL.

How do I Fix MMS in Google Pixels?

Most carriers have faced these MSS issues, including AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, and T-mobile services. Check out each one listed below methods in your Android devices.

How do I Enable MMS on Google Pixel 2?

To automatically receive MMS picture messages in android, first of all, check to enable automatically download MMS messages on android devices using the below settings in your device.

Step 1: Open the Messaging app on your devices.

Step 2: Tap on Three vertical dots at the top right corner.

Step 3: Select Settings.

Step 4: Tap on Advanced.

You’ll see Group messaging, auto-download MMS, SMS delivery reports, wireless alerts, SIM card messages, and more.

Step 5: Enable auto-download MMS if disabled.

Now send MMS to your device from other devices and check fix issues or not.

Note: It depends on your operator to allow outgoing MMS messages on your Pixels.

Remove the SIM Card & Re-insert

Make sure correctly SIM is inserted. Switch off your device and remove the SIM card & reinsert the SIM card. Now restart your device. It will sometimes fix send or receive text messages, phone calls, or other SIM card issues on Google Pixel 2.

Check Messages App Update

Make sure messaging app is updated to the latest version. If updates are available, then update it and check to solve the MMS problem or not.

Google Play store > Profile icon at the top right > Manage apps and device > See details > updates all

Clear MMS Cache to fix Google Pixel 2 Not Receiving MMS

By default, hide this MMS services option under application, find it, and clear cache & data using the below settings on your Android devices.

Step 1: Go to Settings on your devices.

Step 2: Tap on Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap on See all apps.

Step 4: Tap on Three vertical dots at the top right corner.

Step 5: Tap on the Show system.

Step 6: Find MMS services and tap on them.

Step 7: Tap on Storage.

Step 8: Tap on Clear cache (Delete unnecessary data).

Step 9: Tap on Clear Data (Delete app’s data permanently).

For Pixels running Android 12/Android 11: Settings > Apps > See all apps > Three vertical dots > Show system > Select MmsService > Storage and cache > Clear cache

Check to fix MMS issue on Google Pixel 2 and other updated devices. If none of the above methods worked, try the below-given solution.

Reset Network Settings to Fix Can’t Send or Receive Picture Messages on Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL

This Pixel 2 reset network settings will reset all your network settings, including saved Wi-Fi networks, mobile data, and Bluetooth. So if there is any network-related issue, then it will be solved.

Step 1: Go to Settings on your Pixel devices.

Step 2: Tap on System.

Step 3: Tap on Reset options.

Step 4: Tap on Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth.

Step 5: Tap on Reset settings.

Step 6: Again tap on Reset settings.

Factory Reset your Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL

Make sure back up & restore important data before performing the Pixel 2 factory reset using recovery mode.

Step 1: Turn off your Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

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

You can view the Android system recovery screen on your device. By default start button show on your 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 android robot exclamation mark with a red triangle icon on your Google Pixel 2.

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

This message see on your android Oreo screen: Wipe all user data?

Step 6: To confirm, press the volume down button to scroll to Yes and press the power button to select it.

Clearing the cache may take 2-4 minutes.

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

How do I Enable MMS Settings on Pixels Running Android 12/Android 11?

Open Google Messages app > Profile icon at the top right corner > Messages settings > Advanced > Toggle on MMS

Why is my MMS Messaging Not Working on Android Phones?

Make sure to enable an internet connection on your Android phone. Check your phone mobile data or Wi-Fi active to send MMS.

Mobile data: Settings > Network and internet >Tap on your SIM > Toggle on Mobile data

Wi-Fi: Settings > Network and internet > Internet > Toggle on Wi-Fi

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And that’s it. End the list of possible solutions to fix Google Pixel 2 not receiving MMS after the update. Don’t forget to comment on which of the above-given method worked for you? Do you have any other tips? Could you share it with us? Check out other Pixel 2 tips and tricks here.

Do you feel awkward while search web history on Google? Here’s a guide to remove Google searches on Android Oreo and other devices. In daily routine life, we search several things using Google search bar and all search stored on it. When tap on Google search bar, you’ll see the web search you search. You can quickly delete the Google search from your Android devices. You’ll find browsing history on the account page under your created Google account in your Android devices.

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How to Remove Google Searches on Android Oreo 8.1/8.0

Step 1: Unlock your android Oreo & tap on Google search bar below the apps on Android Oreo 8.1.

Here you’ll see web search history you have searched in your device.

Step 2: Tap & hold on the text you want to delete in your device.

You can see this message on screen: Delete this search from your history?

Step 3: Tap on Delete.

It will remove permanently from your all account in your android Oreo devices. Now again go to Google search bar and you can’t see web you deleted.

Let see other useful tips to add Google search bar on Android 8.1/8.0 Oreo devices.

Add Google Search Bar on Android Oreo 8.0/8.1

Step 1: Tap & hold the blank space in Android Oreo home screen.

Here you’ll see wallpapers, widgets, and home settings options.

Step 2: Tap on Widgets.

Step 3: Scroll down up to Google widget.

Step 4: Tap & hold the Google search bar.

You can see widget added to your Android device home screen. You’ll delete this added Google search bar from the home screen in your device. Do you have any idea about android 8.1 remove Google search bar from the home screen? Let us know in below comment section.

We hope this makes it clear how to remove Google searches on Android Oreo devices. Do you know any method to delete Google search bar from Android Oreo 8.0/8.1 home screen? Please share it with us in the below comment box.

There are several reasons for your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 won’t charge such as faulted battery, damaged USB port, software related issue, broken charging cable, and maybe your device has any hardware problem. Several users reported Galaxy Note 8 won’t turn on after battery goes dies. Have you ever facing this type of issue in your Note 8? Then don’t worry, here I will show you the possible solutions to fix Galaxy Note 8 won’t charge issue. If you have faced this Galaxy Note 8 won’t power on the issue, you’ll free repair or replace your Note 8 if it’s currently under warranty.

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• Fix Samsung Galaxy Note 8 can’t send or receive text messages
• How to fix Samsung Note 10 won’t charge issues
• How to extend battery life on Galaxy Note 8

How to Fix Galaxy Note 8 Won’t Charge Issue

Check out each one listed method and see what the cause is behind your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 won’t turn on after charging 0%.

Check battery

First of all, make sure your device battery not damaged or any other fault. This is the main reason for your device not charging.

Verify charging cable & power outlet, Clean the Port

Check charging cable not broken or wall power outlet. Always use your device’s original charger for charging your Galaxy Note 8 device. Also, clear the charging port if any dust or tint.

Discharge your phone

Wait until completely discharging your phone. Put your phone into charging for 40-50 minutes using a different charging cord and wall charger. Also, use a wireless charger if available to quickly charge your phone. After that power on your device.

Forced Restart

Sometimes if any small software related issue, this reboot your device will fix the issue in your devices. Tap & hold the power button and volume down button at the same time until the Samsung logo appears.

Turn On Safe Mode

Step 1: Press & hold the Power button on your galaxy Note 8.

Step 2: Again press & hold the Power off button.

You can see this message: Reboot to safe mode.

Step 3: Tap OK

You can see the Safe mode icon at the bottom left side of the screen. Now, check your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 turn on. If you can’t find any issue, any third-party app causing the issue. Restart your phone to turn off safe mode. Now, remove one by one third party app and check to fix Samsung Note 8 won’t power on issues.

Factory Reset your Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Step 1: Go to Settings in your galaxy Note 8.

Step 2: Under the personal section, tap on backup and reset.

Here you can backup your Note 8 data to Google drive using your created Google account.

Step 3: Tap on Factory data reset.

Step 4: Tap on a Reset device.

Step 5: Tap on Delete all.

Now, check your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 problem fix. If not fix the issue, find the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 store near your area and contact with him.

And that’s it. I hope above given one of the solutions fix Galaxy Note 8 won’t charge issue. Do you have any tricky solutions you want to share with us? Tell us in below comment section. Don’t forget to check out our other Galaxy Note 8 tips and tricks.

Google has already announced about Project treble at Google I/O 2017 event. What is project treble? This Project treble feature will give the vendors an interface that will give them access to hardware code from the Android framework to easily get the latest OS a person or company. By default, the treble will be built-in on new launch Android Oreo devices. You can check project treble support on Android Oreo using this tutorial. There are several Project treble devices such as Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Galaxy S8/S8 Plus, Galaxy Note 8, Huawei Mate 9, Nexus 6P/5X, Google Pixel C, OnePlus 5T/5, OnePlus 3T/3, HTC U11, LG V30+, LG G6, Moto Z2 Force, Nokia 8, etc.

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How to Check Project Treble Support on Android Oreo 8.1/8.0

To check your Android Oreo devices support Project treble, first of all, download a terminal app in your device. Download the Termux app from Google play store and install it in your Android Oreo devices. Now launch the app and enter the below command and press enter in your device.

getprop ro.treble.enabled

If you get the True, it means your android device is supported Project treble. If get false, it means your device not supported Project treble. That’s it. It’s quite easy to check your android device support Project treble or not.

You can also check Project treble phones using ADB command. But using this terminal app, you can easily check which android phone supported Project treble feature.

Check Project Treble Support on Android Oreo Devices Using ADB

In this method, you can use the ADB command instead of a terminal app in your Oreo devices.

First of all, enable developer mode in your device and then enable USB debugging in Android Oreo. After enabled USB debugging, connect your device to laptop to PC and open command prompt in your PC and enter the below-given commands:

adb shell  

getprop ro.treble.enabled

If see the True, it means your android phone is supported Project treble. If see false, it means your device not supported Project treble.

I hope the above-given tutorial helpful to check project treble support on Android Oreo devices. If you have any kind of problem, tell us in below comment box. Does your Android device support Project treble?

Annoying by Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL overheating issues? Several users reported Pixel 2 XL keeps overheating issues when playing games for a long time or while charging devices. Here’s a guide to fix Google Pixel 2 overheating issues. Also, recently updated AR Stickers in Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL is warm your device when using these AR stickers and also quickly drain the battery. Another reason behind the overheating problem on Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL is more apps running in the background and warm your device. Keep away your device from excessive heat and don’t use any apps or intensive resources that overheat your Google Pixel 2 XL phone. You can also check any app-related problem to enable safe mode in Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL devices.

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• Fix Google Pixel 2 XL won’t turn on after fully charging
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How to Fix Google Pixel 2 Overheating Issues

Check out below given possible solutions to fix the overheating problem on Pixel 2 XL and Google Pixel 2 devices.

Restart your Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL

Press & hold the power button in your Pixel 2 device. Tap on Restart to reboot your Pixel devices. Now play games or watching videos continuously long time and check the phone warm or not.

Use Original charger to charge & Battery

Always use the original charger to charge your Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL device. Avoid your Google Pixel devices with a faulty charger or cables. Don’t use a defective battery in your device.

Remove case or cover

Remove Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL case or cover that warm your device while charging.

Close All Running Apps on Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

Tap Recent apps (Right side) at the navigation bar buttons > Swipe screen right side until seeing Clear all > Tap Clear all

Enable Safe Mode to fix Google Pixel 2 Overheating Issues

Step 1: Press & hold the Power button in your Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL.

Step 2: Touch and hold the Power off button.

You’ll see this message on screen: Reboot to safe mode?

Step 3: Tap on OK.

Now your Pixel 2 device is restarting. You’ll see a safe mode icon at the bottom left of your screen. Now all third-party apps disabled in your device.

Now check your Pixel 2 device working normally. If you can’t found any problem in safe mode, it means any third party downloaded apps occur this issue in your device. Just restart your device to exit safe mode and remove one by one app from your device and check to fix overheating issues on the Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL device.

Wipe Cache Partition on Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL

Step 1: Turn off your Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL (8.0) device.

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

You can view the Android system recovery screen on your device. By default start button show on your 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 Android robot exclamation mark with the red triangle icon on your Pixel 2 phone.

Step 5: Press & hold the power button and volume up buttons same time to scroll to wipe cache partition, press the power button to select it.

This message view on your Google Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL screen: Wipe all user data?

Step 6: To confirm, press the volume down button to scroll to Yes and press the power button to select it.

It may take 4-5 minutes to process.

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

Now check your Pixel 2 warm again and again issue is solved or not. If none of the above methods worked for you, factory reset your Pixel 2 & 2 XL. Before performing factory data reset or hard reset, make sure to back up your Pixel data. It will remove all phone data.

I hope above given one of these methods fix Google Pixel 2 overheating issues. Do you have any tips want to share with us for fix Pixel 2 XL keeps overheating issues? Let us know in below comment section. Don’t forget to check out our other Google Pixel and Pixel 2 XL tips and tricks.

Have you lost your Google Pixel/Pixel 2 devices? Here’s the trick to find lost Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. You can find stolen Pixel 2/2 XL or track a Pixel 2 devices using find my device app or Android device manager and other third party GPS tracker apps. But in this tutorial, I will show you the method to track and find a stolen Google Pixel 2 and other devices. This Pixel 2 find my device is similar to working as a find my iPhone on Apple smartphones. Android device manager helps you locate lost Pixel 2 XL remotely. And also keep your Pixel 2 data safe even if your device is lost. Follow the below-given step by step process to track and locate lost Pixel 2 remotely.

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How to Find Lost Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL using find my Android

You’ll see find my device apps option under security & location settings in your Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. This find my Pixel won’t work if a location is off. So make sure to enable GPS in your Pixel 2 or other stolen devices. There are two ways to locate your stolen or lost Pixel 2 XL and Pixel 2 devices.

Step 1: Go to Settings in your Pixel 2 & other devices.

Step 2: Tap on Security & location settings.

Step 3: Tap on Find My Device.

If disabled, enable find my device in your android devices. To find your Google Pixel 2, you need to turn on location in your device using the below settings.

Settings > Security & location > Privacy > Location > Turn location on

Now you have below given two methods to track and locate lost Google Pixel 2 devices remotely.

1^st Method: Find Lost Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL using Find My Device App

First of all, download Find my device app in your Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, and other lost Android devices. Open Find my device app in your device. Now, sign in with your Gmail account. Here you’ll see your device located place if turn on GPS in your stolen devices. You can see below given three options in your Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL devices.

Play Sound:

When your devices turn on location, it will ring for 5 minutes even if your device silent.

Lock:

If you can’t find your Pixel 2, lock it to protect your data. You can add a lock screen message and phone number. So anyone who finds your lost Pixel 2 XL device where you can be reached. After adding a detail tap on lock.

Erase:

It will erase all content from the device. You will no longer be able to locate it. All Pixel 2 and other android data will be permanently erased from this device. If your device is offline, all data will be deleted when your device comes online.

2^nd Method: Find Lost or Stolen Google Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL using Android Device Manager

Step 1: Open android.com/find in your PC or laptop devices

Step 2: Log in with your Google account

You’ll see the above-given method 1 three options in your device. If turn on GPS in your device, you can track and locate the lost Pixel 2 device using this trick.

And that’s it. Do you still have a question about how to find lost Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Oreo devices? Do you have any other easy tips to find stolen Pixel 2 XL? Share with us in below comment section. Don’t forget to check out our other Pixel 2 XL tips and tricks.