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Google has confirmed that some of the Pixel and Pixel XL phones are microphone problems. This Google Pixel microphone issue is hardware-related, so you can’t solve it using settings. Also, the Google Pixel audio issue & Bluetooth issue problem occurs. Some of the user facing microphones stopped working on Pixel after few days. Also, can’t recording video on Pixel phone. You can try to make a phone call to voicemail and turning speakerphone on or off to fix it. Wait until get the next software update that should fix microphone issue on Pixel XL. You can fix it to replace your Pixel device with a new one if none of the methods solved your issue.

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How to Fix Microphone Issue on Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Google employee Brain Rakowski already said the company is aware of this pixel microphone issue and not fix it to software updates your pixel device. Also says Google will replace any pixel device that facing this issue. Multiple users have reported loud volumes the speaker gets scratchy so audio problems in pixel phone also. Google confirmed this Android 7.1.2 update fix Google pixel audio issues.

“The most common problem is a hairline crack in the solder connection on the audio codec,” said Google employee Brain Rakowski. That will affect all three mics and not record any voice using the main mic in your Pixel and Pixel XL phone. Also, a faulty microphone causing problem. For frustrated owners, the company is handling the problem. Google will replace your device and ship your phone immediately. You can also try to contact the phone dealer to replace your Google Pixel device.

Google said that those Pixel phones manufactured since January should be fine. It’s possible to some replacement phones not properly updated, so a chance to your replacement Google Pixel and Pixel XL phone will have the same microphone problem or other audio related issues. If found any problem, immediately replace your pixel devices.

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Annoying by Pixel and Pixel XL GPS issues with tracking location? Due to signal loss, sometimes GPS not working on Google maps on Android devices. If this does not resolve this issue, try to clear the GPS app cache in your Pixel devices. To fix GPS issues on Google Pixel devices, ensure the location mode is set with high accuracy if you can’t find the proper place.

GPS helps find an accurate location in your Pixel phone while driving or traveling. Also, various users reported Google Maps issues like GPS not tracking location and GPS lost signal on the latest Pixel devices, including Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 5 5G, Pixel 5a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3. You can quickly fix GPS not working on Google Pixel and Pixel XL using the below-given possible solutions.

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How to Fix GPS Not Working on Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Your Google Pixel and Pixel XL phone lost GPS signal, or Google maps not working perfectly in the latest Pixel devices. Check out the methods listed below to fix Google Pixel XL GPS not working.

Restart your Pixel

Long-press the power button and tap on Restart in the power menu to reboot your device. Sometimes it will fix minor bugs on your device.

Set Location Mode to High accuracy to Fix GPS Signal Lost issues

Step 1: Open Settings in your Pixel & Pixel XL.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Location.

By default, turn off location on Google Pixel & Pixel XL. Turned on GPS in your Pixel device.

Step 3: Tap on Mode.

Step 4: Set location mode as High accuracy.

If you have the latest Pixel devices, go to Settings > Location > Location services > Google Location Accuracy > Toggle on Improve location accuracy.

Clear Google Maps Cache & Data to Fix Pixel GPS Not Working

Settings > Apps > See all apps > Maps > Storage and cache > Clear cache

Clear Maps Data: Settings > Apps > See all apps > Maps > Storage and cache > Clear storage > Delete

Check Google Maps App Update

Step 1: Open the Play Store on your device.

Step 2: Tap the Profile icon at the top right.

Step 3: Tap Manage apps and device.

Step 4: Tap the Manage tab.

Step 5: Tap Updates available.

Check if Google maps app update available or not.

Use Safe Mode to Fix GPS Not Working on Google Pixel XL

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

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

Step 3: Press OK to reboot the safe mode Pixel XL.

It will take 30-40 seconds to reboot your phone.

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

Now check whether your Google Pixel & Pixel XL phone GPS is working. If not found any issue, it means any third-party apps are causing this issue. Remove one by one third-party app and find the app causing the problem. After removing it, reinstall other applications.

Factory Reset your Google Pixel XL

It will delete all your phone’s data, including Google accounts, third-party apps, photos, music, and other media files. Before resetting your Google Pixel device, back up & restore your Google pixel data.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap System.

Step 3: Tap Reset options at the end of the screen.

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

Step 5: Tap Erase all data at the bottom right corner.

Step 6: Confirm your screen lock.

Step 7: Tap Erase all data to reset Pixel device to factory default settings.

If you found the above-given methods did not fix Pixel XL GPS not working issue, wipe the cache partition on Google pixel and pixel XL.

That’s all. End the list of possible solutions to fix GPS not working on Google Pixel and Pixel XL. Let me know what you think about this solution. Please share the article if you found it helpful.

FAQs:

How do I Improve Location Accuracy in Pixel 6?

To improve Pixel 6 location accuracy, ensure to enable Google location accuracy settings. To turn on location accuracy in Pixel, go to Settings > Location > Location services > Google Location Accuracy > Toggle on Improve location accuracy.

How do I Turn on GPS on Pixel 6?

Two ways to enable GPS on your Google Pixel 6 series and other Pixels. Swipe down the notification panel at the top, tap Location in the quick settings tiles menu to activate it, or go to Settings > Location > Toggle on Use location.

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How to fix Ok Google Voice not working on Google Pixel and other Android phone. Make sure to enable Google assistant on your all Pixel devices. Sometimes facing the issue of Ok Google command not working or Google voice search not working on the Pixel XL. While say Ok Google in your Pixel device, it will recognize your voice automatically if already set up. Using this Google voice command, you can tell anything related to your query to Google assistant and it will help to quickly find a solution. Compatible with all Pixel (Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, 2 XL, Pixel 3, 3 XL, Pixel 3a, 3a XL, Pixel 4, 4 XL, Pixel 4a) and latest stock Android devices.

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How to Fix OK Google Voice Command Not Working on All Pixel Devices

Let see various below given methods to fix Ok Google is not working on Google Assistant in Pixel XL and Pixel phone.

Enable Hey Google on Pixels Running Android 10

Open Google app > Three horizontal dots at the bottom right corner > Settings > Google Assistant > Voice match > Toggle on “Hey Google”

Open Google app > Three horizontal dots at the bottom right corner > Settings > Voice > Voice match > Toggle on “Hey Google”

Make sure Turn On Ok Google Detection or Hey Google (Older OS)

Step 1: Open the “Google app” in your Pixel and Pixel XL.

Step 2: Tap “Three horizontal lines” from the top of the left side corner.

Step 3: Select “Settings”.

Here you can view Google assistant and Search sections.

Step 4: Under the search section, tap on “Voice”.

Step 5: Tap on ‘Ok Google’ detection.

Make sure both say “Ok Google” any time and trusted voice feature is turned on. Now check to fix the Ok Google voice command issue on Pixel and Pixel XL device.

Check Google Assistant is Not Disable

Tap the Assistant icon at the bottom Google search bar, If disable Google Assistant on the Pixel phone, you can see the below screen in your device.

Tap on “Turn on” to enable Google assistant on Pixel XL and Pixel phone.

Alternative Way (Latest Pixel Android 10): Tap Assistant icon at the bottom Google search > Three horizontal lines at the bottom right corner > Profile icon at the top right corner > General under the all settings section > Toggle on “Google Assistant“

Check Voice Language

Google app > Menu > Settings > Voice > Languages > English (US)

Alternative Way (Latest Pixel Android 10): Open Google app > Three horizontal dots at the bottom right corner > Settings > Voice > Languages

Check Google app update

Step 1: Open the “Play Store” app in your device.

Step 2: Tap on “Menu” from top of the left side corner.

Step 3: Touch on “My apps & games”.

Step 4: Tap on “Update all”.

If any Google app update is available, it will automatically update on your device.

Delete Voice model on All Pixel Running Android 10 Fix Ok Google Voice Command Not Working

Open Google app > Three horizontal dots at the bottom right corner > Settings > Google Assistant > Voice match > Voice model > Delete voice model > OK

Retrain Voice Model on Pixel Running Android 10

Open Google app > Three horizontal dots at the bottom right corner > Settings > Google Assistant > Voice match > Voice model > Retrain voice model > Say “Ok Google” two times and “Hey Google” two times in your latest Pixel devices

For Google Pixel and Pixel XL (Android 8 Oreo and 9 Pie)

Step 1: Launch the Google assistant to press & hold the home button.

Step 2: Tap “More” & tap on “Settings”.

Step 3: Tap on “Pixel”.

Step 4: Tap on ‘Ok Google’ detection.

Step 5: Touch “Delete voice model”.

You can view the below screen in your device.

Step 6: Tap “OK”.

Now Say “Ok Google” any time is disabling and hidden trusted voice options in Pixel devices.

Step 7: Enable say “Ok Google” any time

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Annoying by can’t send or receive text messages Google Pixels? Here’s how to fix Google Pixel 6 not sending messages. Google Pixel 6 Pro can’t send or receive text messages because of a poor network connection, Messages app problem, network settings issue, etc. You can also try to send an SMS to another number to check for any specific contact-related problems.

If you recently changed your mobile from iPhone to Google Pixel and forgot to deactivate iMessage, you’ll also face this Pixel can no longer send or receive text messages. You can switch texting from iMessage to Android. If you no longer use them, you just need to enter your phone number to deregister from iMessage. Try the below given possible solutions to fix Google Pixel can’t send or receive a message.

What to Do When SMS Not Sending on Google Pixel 6a/6 Pro/6?

Let’s see various ways to fix can’t send or receive SMS on Pixels.

Restart your Google Pixel

Long-press the power button and tap on Restart to reboot your Pixel device. Now, open the Google messages app and try to send a message.

Make sure to Toggle on Incoming Messages to Fix Google Messages Not Sending

Step 1: Open the Messages app on your Google Pixels.

Step 2: Tap on the Profile icon in the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap on Messages settings.

Step 4: Tap on Notifications.

Step 5: Tap on Behavior, sound & more.

Step 6: Make sure to toggle on Incoming messages in default settings.

Check Network Signal

Poor network signal is also why you cannot send or receive SMS on your device. If network signal problem, turn on Aeroplane mode for 5 seconds and turn it off. Now, check the network signal.

Swipe down the notification panel from the top > Tap on Aeroplane mode to turn it on & off

Clear Messages App Cache on Google Pixel 6 Pro/Pixel 6/Pixel 6a 5G

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps.

Step 3: Tap on See all apps.

Step 4: Scroll down and tap on Messages.

Step 5: Tap on Storage & cache.

Step 6: Tap on Clear cache.

Clear Message Data on Pixels (Delete All App Data): Settings > Apps > See all apps > Messages > Storage & cache > Clear data > Delete

Remove and Reinsert SIM

Make sure the SIM card is inserted properly into your device. Remove the SIM card & restart your Pixel. After restarting the device, reinsert the SIM card again. Now, try to send messages or pictures to other Android devices.

Enable Safe Mode to Fix Google Pixel Can’t Send or Receive a Message

Step 1: Press and hold the power button on your Google Pixel until the power menu view.

Step 2: Touch and hold the Power off button until you see Reboot to safe mode.

Step 3: Press OK to enter into safe mode on your Pixels.

Step 4: View the Safe mode symbol below in the left corner.

Now check your Google Pixel phone to send or receive text messages in safe mode. If you can send or receive a text message, any third-party downloaded apps are causing this problem. Remove the recently installed messages and check to fix the SMS issue. To exit safe mode on Pixels, restart your phone.

Reset Network Settings to Fix Pixel Not Sending Texts

If any network settings changes, you can try this reset all network settings to fix Google Pixel SMS issues. It will delete all saved WiFi networks, unpair Bluetooth connections, mobile data settings reset to default, etc.

Contact your Carrier

If non of the solution worked for you, contact your nearby carrier service provider to check for carrier or SIM issues.

Factory Reset your Pixels using Recovery Mode

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 you 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 symbol on your Pixel phone.

Step 5: Long-press the power button and press the volume up button at once to view the recovery menu.

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

Step 7: Press the power button to apply.

This message view: Wipe all user data?

Step 8: To confirm, press the volume down buttons to select Yes and press the power button to apply it.

Clearing the cache may take 3-5 minutes.

Step 9: Press the power button to reboot the system in your Pixels.

If none of the above-given solutions fix Google Pixel & Pixel XL can no longer send or receive text messages. Contact or call the service provider if none of the solutions worked for you.

Frequently Asked Question:

How do You Send MMS on Google Pixels?

Open the messages app to send MMS on Google Pixels (Running Android 12). Then, tap on the Start chat button at the bottom right and type the name, phone number you want to send MMS. Tap on the Square icon beside the chat box and choose a gallery. Select the picture you want to send and tap on Add at the top right. Now, tap on the Send button. You can also send GIFs, stickers, files, location, and contacts using the messages app.

How do I Enable SMS in Google Pixel 6a 5G?

To enable SMS in your Pixel 6a and other Pixels (Running Android 12), long-press the messages app and tap on i icon at the top right to view app info. Now, tap on notifications and make sure to toggle on incoming messages on your device. Also, go to Settings > Apps > See all apps > Messages > Notifications > Toggle on Incoming messages.

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Don’t forget to mention which method worked for you to fix Google Pixel can’t send or receive a message. Do you know any alternative methods? Let us know in below comment section.

By default set font style and font size on Pixel devices. You can change the font and display size on Google Pixel and Pixel XL using display settings. Set the font size as small/large/largest in Pixel devices. Also, download custom fonts in your Pixel device and make your Pixel phone unique. You can set display size on your Pixel phone. Most of all Android devices have the same settings to change the font size. To change the font style on Pixel running Android 10, make sure to enable developer mode in your Pixel devices. Also, use launcher or download font from the Google play store.

You can change the brightness level, home & lock screen wallpaper, screen sleep time, set screen saver, and enable Ambient display in Google Pixel using display settings.

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How to Change Font and Display Size on Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Let see 2 different methods to change font size and display size on Pixel and Pixel XL devices.

How to Change Font Size & Font Style on Pixel Using Display Settings

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

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

Here you can view various options to change display settings in your Google Pixel and Pixel XL device.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on “Font size”.

By default set font size in your device. You can change the font size as small/large/largest in the Pixel device. It will make the text on a screen smaller or larger whatever you set. You can also view the preview on the top of the screen to make sure how the looks screen after changing the font size on a Pixel.

Step 4: Tap on “Display size”.

Set display size as small/large/larger in your pixel. It will make your phone screen small or larger you set. If set larger, some of the apps on the phone may change position.

Alternative Way (Google Pixel Running Android 10):

Settings > Display > Advanced > Font size > Small/Default/Large/Largest

Settings > Display > Advanced > Display size > Small/Default/Large/Larger/Largest

How to Change Font and Display Size on Google Pixel Using Accessibility Setting

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

Step 2: Under the system section, tap on “Accessibility”.

You can view various sections including services, system and display section.

Step 3: Under system section, tap on “Font size” and “Display size”

It’s easy to change the font style on Google Pixel and Pixel XL phone. In the accessibility settings, also change caption style, enable magnification gesture, text-to-speech output, enable/disable auto-rotate screen in Pixel device.

Alternative Way (Google Pixel Running Android 10):

Settings > Accessibility > Font size under the display section > Small/Default/Large/Largest

Settings > Accessibility > Display size under the display section > Small/Default/Large/Larger/Largest

How to Change Font Style on Google Pixel and Pixel Running Android 10

Make sure turn on developer mode in your Pixel and Pixel XL running Android 10 devices.

Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options > Scroll down up to end of the page of Theming section > Headline/Body font > Choose Noto serif/Source Sans Pro

I hope you will enjoy viewing the above methods to change the font and display size on Google Pixel and Pixel XL phone. Do let us know you liked this tutorial or not. What other tricks do you know to change the font style in Pixel? Please share it with us.

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.