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Here’s how to show or hide lock screen notifications Pixel XL and Pixel. By default show alerting and silent notifications on the lock screen in your Google Pixel & Pixel XL running Android 10. You can hide sensitive notifications on the lock screen from your Pixel. Also, individually disable app notifications to hide notification from the lock screen in your Google Pixel and Pixel XL. It will hide all notifications from the home and lock screen. To view notifications, you need to open that app in your device.

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How to Show/Hide Notifications on Lock Screen Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Follow the below steps to change the lock screen notifications in your Google Pixel and Pixel XL running Android 10 OS.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap Notifications.

Step 4: Scroll down and tap Notifications on lockscreen under the lock screen section.

Step 5: Choose from the above-given options.

Alternative Way:Tap & hold the blank space in Pixel home screen > Home settings > Notification dots > Notifications on lockscreen > Select a option

How to Hide Sensitive Content From Lock Screen Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > Toggle off “Sensitive notifications” under the lock screen section

How to Hide Sensitive Notifications From Lock Screen Pixel XL and Pixel

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Display.

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Step 4: Scroll down at the end and tap Lock screen display.

Step 5: Tap Lock screen under the What to show section.

Step 6: Choose from Show sensitive content only when unlocked or Don’t show notification at all to hide notification content from the Pixel lock screen.

How to Disable App Notifications on Pixel and Pixel XL

It will block this app’s notifications from displaying on your Pixel lock screen and home screen. Open the particular app to view received notifications.

Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Select the app from list > Notifications > Toggle off “Show notifications”

That’s all. Did you find the above methods helpful to show or hide lock screen notifications Pixel XL phone? Let us know your thoughts in the below-given comment section. Don’t forget to share with others, if you found it helpful.

Here’s how to block app notifications on Google Pixel and Pixel XL. You can mute or turn off notifications for certain apps in Google Pixel XL using apps & notifications settings. When you block app notifications, you can never show app notifications in your lock or home screen. Open the particular app to show receive notifications in your Pixel or Android. Also, show or hide notifications on lock sceren in your Google Pixel and Pixel XL running stock Android 10 OS devices.

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How to Block App Notifications in Pixel XL and Pixel

Try below given 2 solutions to individually disable app notifications in Google Pixel device.

How to Block App Notifications on Google Pixel and Pixel XL using Apps & Notification Settings

Step 1: Scroll down the notification panle from the top and tap Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Tap Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap See all apps.

Step 4: Select the App from the list.

Step 5: Tap on Notifications.

Step 6: Toggle off Show notifications.

How to Disable Notifications on Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap Notifications.

You can see the recently sent apps list.

Step 4: Toggle off App button to hide notifications from lock screen.

How to Show/Hide Lock Screen Notifications on Pixel XL and Pixel

Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen display > Lock screen > Choose Don’t show notifications at all

Alternative Way: Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > Notifications on lockscreen > Select Don’t show notifications

Did you find the above steps helpful to disable or block app notifications Pixel XL and Pixel device? Let us know in below comment box. If you found it helpful, don’t forget to share it with others.

Do you know how do I change default apps on Google Pixels (Running Android 12)? How to change or set default apps on Google Pixel 6 phones. You can set default app settings on your Pixels using apps settings. By default set browser app, home app (Pixel launcher), phone app, SMS app, Caller ID & spam app, etc. Also, download a third-party app from the play store and set it as the default Pixel app on your device. Anytime reset default apps to get back default app on your Google Pixels.

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How to Change Default Apps on Google Pixel 6

Check out the given settings to set default apps on your Google Pixels (Android 12) devices.

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel at the top and tap on the Settings icon.

Step 2: Tap on Apps.

Step 3: Tap on Default apps in the General section.

Step 4: Select the App ( We choose Caller ID and spam app) from the list you want to change.

Step 5: Choose the App from the list.

Alternative Way: Settings > Apps > See all apps > Select the app (Chrome) from the list > Browser app > Choose the Browser

How to Change Default Phone App on Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6

Step 1: Go to Phone settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps.

Step 3: Tap on See all apps.

Step 4: Tap on the Phone app.

Step 5: Scroll down and tap again Phone app.

Step 6: Choose the App you want to set the default phone app.

For Google Pixels (Android 10)

Step 1: Go to Phone settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap on Advanced.

Step 4: Tap on Default apps.

You can see the Assist app, Browser app, Caller ID & Spam app, Home app, Phone app, and SMS app.

Step 5: Select the app you want to change to the default app.

Step 6: Choose an app you want to use.

How to Clear Default Apps Android Phone (Android 10): Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Select the app from list > Advanced > Open by default > Clear default

For Pixel & Pixel XL Running Android Nougat 7.1.2

Step 1: Go to “Settings” in your Pixel and Pixel XL.

Step 2: Under the device section, tap on “Apps”.

You can show a list of installed apps on your Pixel device.

Step 3: Tap on the “Settings” gear icon from the top of the screen.

Here you can view a list of by default set apps like home app (Pixel Launcher), phone app (Phone), message app (Messages), and browser app (Chrome). Change any default app you want from the list.

Step 4: Tap on “SMS app”.

Step 5: Choose your favorite app to set as the default messaging app on your Pixel device.

Another option is an Assistant app that can use to get information from the screen which you’re viewing. Some apps support both voice input and launcher to integrate with assistance. Also, the assistant app allows you to access the screen contents as text in your Pixel and Pixel XL devices.

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That’s all. It’s quite easy to set or change the default application in your Pixel devices.

Did you find the above steps helpful to set or change default apps on Google Pixel and Pixel XL devices? Let us know your thought in the below comment section. If you found it helpful, don’t forget to share it with others.

Turn on battery saver mode in Google Pixel and Pixel XL phone is one of the best ways to extend battery life on your Pixel phone. You can set a schedule to automatically activate the battery saver in Pixels. It will use to improve the battery life of Pixel to turn on dark theme, reduce your device performance & limits vibration, stop unnecessary background data, location services, etc. This is one of the most useful power-saving tips to increase battery life. It optimizes the battery life and views details of usage battery by individual apps after fully charge your Pixel device. Battery saver mode turns off automatically when your Pixel phone is charging.

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How to Enable Battery Saver in Pixel XL and Pixel

Below you can see 2 ways to enable battery saver on Pixel and Pixel XL phone.

Enable Battery Saver Mode Using Battery settings

Step 1: Go to Settings in your Pixel & Pixel XL

Step 2: Tap on Battery.

Step 3: Tap on Battery saver.

By default turned off the battery saver.

Step 4: Tap on Turn on now to activate battery saving mode.

You can see + icon (Orange color) in the battery icon at the status bar.

Step 5: Tap on Set a schedule.

Step 6: Choose from No schedule/Based on your routine/ Based on percentage.

Also, you can enable or disable battery saver turns off automatically when fully charged your phone.

Quickly Turn On Battery Saver Mode Google Pixel XL

Step 1: Swipe down the notification bar at the top and touch the Battery saver to enable it.

Step 2: Long press the Battery saver to change the battery saving settings in your Pixels.

How to Optimize Battery For Apps in Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access > Battery optimization > Select all apps from drop-down box > Tap on app > Choose Optimize

We hope this makes clear how to turn on battery saver Pixel and Pixel XL. Do let us know you liked this tutorial or not. Let us know in below comment box. Don’t forget to share this article on your social network.

Several users facing Google Pixel camera not working or Google Pixel lens blur issues. This lense blur issue most of all users fixed when released software update in Pixel phone (7.1.2). But still facing Google Pixel camera crashing issue. You can check system update, camera app update, clear camera app cache, turn on safe mode to check if any downloaded app causing the issue, and more.

Other Amazing Pixel camera feature is video stabilization, burst settings and captures 4K video on Pixel XL. It’s quite easy to fix Google pixel camera issues. Also, take panorama videos, use photosphere, and make slow-motion videos on Pixel XL and Pixel device. Use volume key action to Shutter/Zoom camera in your Pixel phone. To open quickly camera, just press the power button twice. Try below given possible solutions to fix Google Pixel Camera issues.

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How to Fix Google Pixel Camera Issues

Restart your Pixel and Pixel XL

Press & hold the power button and tap on the restart screen and tap on “Restart”

Check Software Updates to fix Google Pixel Camera Not Working Issue

Check any system software updates is available. It may fix your Pixel XL camera issues. Follow the below-given settings to check for updates available on your device.

Settings > System > about phone > System updates > Check for update

Alternative Way: Settings > System > Advanced > System Update > Check for update (Google Pixel Running Android 10)

This software update fixes critical bugs and improves the performance of your Pixel and Pixel XL phone.

Check for Camera App Update

Open Play Store > Three horizontal lines at the top left corner > My apps & games > Update all

Clear the Cache and Data of Camera App

Step 1: Go to “Settings” on your Pixel phone.

Step 2: Under the device section, tap on “Apps”.

Step 3: Find a camera app & tap on it.

Step 4: Tap on “Storage”.

Step 5: Tap on “Clear cache”.

Step 6: Tap on “Clear data”.

Alternative Way: Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Camera > Storage & cache > Clear cache (Google Pixel Running Android 10)

Force Stop the Camera App in your Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Settings > Device > Apps > Camera > Battery > Force stop

Alternative Way: Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Camera > Force stop > OK

Use Safe Mode to Check If Any App Causing the issue

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

Step 2: Touch and hold the “Power off” button until view “Reboot to safe mode”.

Step 3: Press “OK” to reboot safe mode on Google Pixel and Pixel XL.

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

Step 4: View the “Safe mode” symbol below the left side screen.

Now, check your Google Pixel camera is working. If you can’t found any problem, it means any downloaded apps causing this issue. Remove one by one third-party app and check to fix the issue. If you still have facing issues in safe mode, it means hardware or OS related issues.

If none of the above-given solutions fix Google Pixel camera not working issue, clear cache partition on Google Pixel and Pixel XL.

That’s all. End the list of possible methods to fix Google Pixel camera issues. Do you know any other alternative tricks to fix this issue? Let us know in below comment box.

Annoying of Google Pixel & Pixel XL black screen or touchscreen unresponsive? You need to hard reset or factory reset Google Pixel and Pixel XL to fix the issue. This factory data reset Pixel XL also useful to solve Pixel crashing or freezing, can’t make or receive calls, poor sound call quality, and other Google Pixel issues. It will remove all data including your Google account, third party apps, system apps, photos, music, all app settings, and more. Before factory reset data, backup & restore your Pixel phone data.

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How to Factory Data Reset Google Pixel & Pixel XL

Step 1: Make sure your Pixel phone is powered off.

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 Google Pixel. By default start button show on Google Pixel & Pixel XL.

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 above screen of the Android robot exclamation mark with a red triangle symbol on your Pixel phone.

Step 5: Press & hold the power button and volume up buttons same time to scroll to wipe data/factory reset, press the power button to select it.

This message show on Google Pixel & Pixel XL screen: Wipe all user data?

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

Clearing the cache may take 3-5 minutes.

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

Now factory data reset Google Pixel and Pixel XL. It looks like a new device.

How to Factory Reset Pixel XL and Pixel When Powered On

Step 1: Go to “Settings”.

Step 2: Under the personal section, tap on “Backup & reset”.

Here you can see two options. One is backup and another is factory data reset.

Step 3: Tap on “Factory data reset”.

Step 4: Touch “Reset Phone”.

If set pattern lock/password/PIN or fingerprint, unlock your Pixel device.

Step 5: Touch “Erase everything”.

It will delete all your Pixel phone information.

How to Factory Reset Google Pixel and Pixel XL running Android 10

Make sure back up & restore your important data before applying the below settings.

Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > Erase all data (Factory reset) > Erase all data > Confrim your Pattern/PIN > Erase all data

Hope you have liked the above steps to factory data reset Google Pixel and Pixel XL. Did this solution work for you to solve your Pixel problem? Let us know in below comment box.