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By default turn off block visual disturbances on Google pixel 7.1.2. You can use block visual disturbances on Pixel and Pixel XL phone using do not disturb settings. It will prevent notifications silenced by DND mode when pixel screen is on or off. Do not disturb (DND) mode is useful to mute sounds or vibrate in your pixel phone.

You can also set notification priority from alarms / reminders & events / messages & calls or repeat calls. Also useful to automatically block sounds, vibrations and visual disturbances on pixel XL phone. Follow below given step by step guide to use block visual disturbances on Pixel and Pixel XL phone.

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How to use block visual disturbances on Pixel and Pixel XL phone 7.1.2

Step 1: Go to “Settings” in your pixel & pixel XL

You can see various sections under phone settings.

Step 2: Under device section, tap on “Sounds”

Step 3: Tap on “Do not disturb”

Here you can see priority only allows, automatic rules and block visual disturbances options.

Step 4:  Tap on “block visual disturbances”

By default turned off block visual disturbances in Google pixel and pixel XL. You can see below screen in your device.

Step 5: Enable block visual disturbance from above given options

That’s all about how to use block visual disturbances on Pixel 7.1.2 device.

Do not disturb (DND) mode:

Using do not disturb (DND) mode in pixel, you can mute or vibrate various sounds. You can choose from Priority only / Alarms only / Total silence options. Also get alerted while missing important person messages or call and silent all sound without alarms, so easily wake up without any interruption.

You can directly enable do not disturb mode on pixel and pixel XL using home screen. Just scroll down notification bar and tap on Do not disturb (DND).

Settings > Device > Sound > Do not disturb (DND)

1. Priority only allows

Set priority notification for reminders, events, alarms, messages, calls and repeat callers.

2. Automatic rules

Here you can set add your rules for weeknight, Weekend or any other event. All option set alarms only in DND.

3. Block visual disturbance

Prevent notifications silences when screen is on or off.

That’s all about DND mode and use block visual disturbances on Pixel phone. If you have any kind of trouble, let us know your thoughts in below comment box.

Do you want to make a folder on your Google Pixel 9 series? In this article, i’ll explain how to create folders on Google Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and other Pixel devices. You can organize apps to move multiple apps to folder for easily access them by categories like News, Tech, Games, Business, Finance, Entertainment, etc. One of the biggest drawback is you can’t create a Google Pixel Folders in the app drawer. Even you don’t change the Folder color like Samsung and other Android devices. Follow below step by step process to create a folder on Pixel 9 series.

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How to Create a Folder on Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold

You can make a folder on the home screen on your Google Pixel devices. Can’t create folders in app drawer.

Step 1: Open the app drawer or home screen, long-press the app and move it to another app on the home screen.

You can see a automatically folder created and set the name depends on the apps category.

Step 2: Tap on the Folder and tap on Folder Name if you want to rename it.

Step 3: Enter the name and tap on the Right arrow icon from the keyboard or tap on the blank space of the screen.

Now, created an app drawer folder in your Google Pixel 9 and other Pixel device. You can add multiple apps in Pixel 9 folder. Also, create multiple app folders as above.

How to Change Folder Name on Google Pixel & Pixel XL

To rename or change the app folder name, just tap on the folder > Folder name > Enter the new name > Tap on the blank space of the screen.

How to Remove App Folder From Google Pixel 9

Long-press the app folder and drag it to “Remove” icon at the top and release it.

How to Show/Hide Google News Page From Google Pixel and Pixel XL Home Screen

While we swipe left from the home screen in Pixel and Pixel XL device, you can see the top story for your selected news sources called Google feed on screen. If you want to remove this Google page and stop the latest news in your device, follow the below-given steps in your Pixel and Pixel XL device.

Step 1: Tap & hold the blank area in your Pixel home screen.

You can see wallpapers, widgets, and settings options.

Step 2: Tap on “Home Settings”.

By default, enabled show Google app in your Pixel devices.

Step 3: Toggle off Swipe to access Google app (Latest Android Version) or Show Google app.

After disabling, then swipe left from the home screen, you can’t see any news. Only home screen view in your device.

That’s all. Did you find the above steps helpful to create app folder on Google Pixel and Pixel XL? If you have any kind of trouble, let us know in below comment box. Don’t forget to share it with others. Stay connected with us for the latest Google Pixel tricks.

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Want to turn on LED notification light in Pixel and Pixel XL phone? By default turned off this feature. This pulse notification light feature tells you when a notification comes like as messages, missed calls, emails and more. After enable pulse notification light on Pixel & pixel XL, your pixel notification LED light will blinking if any notification. Also download various apps from Google play store to control LED light notification.

Other devices this feature also called Ambient Display such as Samsung galaxy S7, Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 5 etc. Ambient display takes your pixel phone battery life also. This LED notification light in pixel feature is useful for only missing notification, not for phone charging and other works. Let see step by step guide to enable pulse notification light on Pixel and Pixel XL 7.1.2 phone.

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How to enable pulse notification light on Pixel and Pixel XL 7.1.2

While in your Google pixel and pixel XL device any notification comes vie messages, missed calls, social media news etc. You’ll show a small pulse notification LED light blinking in the left side corner of speaker in pixel 7.1.2. Follow below steps to turn on LED notification light on Google Pixel.

Step 1: Scroll down notification bar from any screen & tap on “Settings gear” icon

Various sections see under phone settings.

Step 2: Under device section, tap on “Notifications”

Step 3: Tap on “Settings” icon

By default disable pulse notification light on Google pixel and pixel XL device.

Step 4: Enable pulse notification light on Pixel

Now whenever any notification comes, LED light blinking in your pixel phone 7.1.2.

In this notification setting on pixel, you can control notification on your lock screen. By default set show all notification content on pixel & pixel XL.

Hide lock screen notification on Pixel & Pixel XL:

Settings > Device > Notifications > Settings gear icon > on the lock screen > Hide sensitive notification content

If you won’t get any notification on your pixel lock screen, set “don’t show notification at all” in your pixel 7.1.2 device.

That’s all about LED notification light in pixel phone. We hope this makes clear how to enable pulse notification light on Pixel and pixel XL. Do let us know you liked this tutorial or not. For more such smart tips, visit our Facebook and Twitter page. If you found it helpful, don’t forget to share with others.

Irritating by fingerprint scanner not working on Google Pixel and Pixel XL? Several Google Pixel users reported fingerprint sensors not working. Fingerprint sensor useful to secure your Pixel and other devices from unknown users. Without your fingerprint, your Pixel device not unlocks. In some of the Nexus/Pixel devices Pixel Imprint (Fingerprint) missing also. Have you ever face Pixel imprint missing problem? Follow below given possible solutions to fix the fingerprint scanner not working Google Pixel and Pixel XL phone.

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4 Ways to Fix Fingerprint Scanner Not Working on Google Pixel and Pixel XL

If in your Nexus 6/Nexus 6P, Google Pixel, and Pixel XL phone scanner doesn’t read a fingerprint correctly, try below different ways to fix it.

Restart your Pixel & Pixel XL

Press & hold the power button and tap on “Restart” to reboot your device. Sometimes this method fixes your Pixel issue.

Remove Pixel Case & Cover

Remove the case and cover from your Pixel and Pixel XL device. Now check fingerprint works or not.

Remove Added Fingerprint to Fix Fingerprint Scanner Not Working Google Pixel & Pixel XL

First of all remove fingerprint already set up in your Pixel device using below settings.

Settings > Personal > Security > Pixel Imprint > Confirm Pattern/PIN/Password > Tap Added fingerprint > Delete

Now set up fingerprint in Pixel and Pixel XL device.

Settings > Personal > Security > Pixel Imprint > Follow the on-screen instructions

Enable Safe Mode on Pixel XL & Pixel

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

Step 2: Tap & hold the “Power off” button until show “Reboot to safe mode”.

Step 3: Press “OK” to reboot safe mode Pixel & Pixel XL.

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

Check your Pixel imprint/Pixel fingerprint works. If working perfectly, it means the third-party app causing the issue, find that app, and remove it. Tp exit safe mode, restart your phone. If you still facing issues in safe mode, it means OS or hardware related issues.

If none of the above-given methods fix Google Pixel and Pixel XL fingerprint scanner not working issue, wipe cache partition on Pixel and Pixel XL.

That’s all. Did one of the solutions work for you? Do you know any other alternative methods? Don’t forget to mention which trick worked to fix fingerprint sensor not working on Google Pixel XL. Leave a comment in the below box.

By default hidden system UI tuner in your pixel and pixel XL phone. In this tutorial, I will show you step by step process to enable System UI tuner on pixel & pixel XL 7.1.2 device. This System UI tuner feature includes status bar, do not disturb (DND mode) and other settings. If you want to display battery percentage on pixel XL & pixel phone, first of all find hidden System UI tuner.

In your pixel and pixel XL device, you can see other hidden options such as developer mode, Night Light mode etc. Sometimes various users facing problem to access System UI tuner on Nougat 7.1.2. When this type of issue occurs, make sure enable developer mode in your pixel device. Let see below given steps to enable System UI tuner on Pixel and Pixel XL.

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How to enable System UI tuner on Pixel & Pixel XL 7.1.2

Check out each one listed below steps to enable System UI tuner.

Step 1: Scroll down notification bar from any screen and tap & hold settings gear icon few seconds (5-7)

You can show above message: Congrats! System UI tuner has been added to settings

Step 2: Go to settings in your pixel & pixel XL

Step 3: Under System section, tap on “System UI tuner”

It’s quite easy to enable System UI tuner on Pixel 7.1.2. You can see below given three options.

1. Status bar

Here you can enable / disable various status bar icon from your pixel & pixel device.

Using this option, you can enable battery percentage in pixel 7.1.2 device using below settings. By default set show percentage when charging pixel & pixel XL phone.

Settings > System > System UI tuner > Status bar > Battery > Always show percentage

Also set time as hours, minutes and seconds in your pixel devices. By default set time as hours and minutes in your pixel phone.

Settings > System > System UI tuner > Status bar > time > Show hours, minutes and seconds

2. Do not disturb (DND)

Here you can see volume controls and volume button shortcuts. Enable volume controls to control using this DND mode in pixel 7.1.2.

3. Other

This option includes power notification controls options. You can enable power notification controls to set different level (0 to 5) for app’s notification in your Google pixel and pixel XL device. It will useful to prevent full screen interruption and mute sound & vibration of app notification.

That’s it. I hope this little tip helpful to enable System UI tuner on pixel and pixel XL. Did you found above steps helpful? Let us know your thoughts related this hidden System UI tuner feature. We are waiting for your reply.

How to hide or show battery percentage on Google Pixel and Pixel XL status bar. You can enable battery percentage on Google Pixel and Pixel XL using battery settings. After enabling it, you can see the battery percentage in the battery icon on the notification bar. This battery percentage indicates the remaining battery power. Also, automatically turn on battery saver on your Pixel when reaching the battery at 15% charging only.

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How to Enable Battery Percentage on Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Check out the below-given settings to enable or disable battery percentage on Google Pixel and Pixel XL running Android 10.

How to Display Battery Percentage on Google Pixel and Pixel XL running Android 10

Step 1: Go to “Settings“.

Step 2: Tap on “Battery“.

Step 3: Toggle on “Battery percentage“.

You can see the remaining battery percentage at the top right corner of the screen (Show above screenshot).

Step 4: Toggle off “Battery percentage” if you want to hide the battery percentage in the status bar.

How to Enable Battery Saver on Google Pixel (Android 10)

Settings > Battery > Battery saver > Turn on now

How to Turn On System UI Tuner on Google Pixel & Pixel XL (Android Nougat 7.1.2)

Step 1: Scroll down the notification bar from any screen and tap & hold settings gear icon 5-7  seconds.

You can see the above screen with this message: Congrats! System UI tuner has been added to settings

Step 2: Now Go to Settings > System > System UI tuner

If can not enable System UI tuner in Pixel & Nexus and other devices, make sure to enable developer mode in the Pixel device. Let see steps to display battery percentage on Pixel & Pixel XL (7.1.2). After enabled system UI tuner, follow the below-given steps.

How to Enable Battery Percentage on Google Pixel and Pixel XL

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

Step 2: Tap on “System UI Tuner” under the system section.

Here you can see the status bar, do not disturb (DND), and other options.

Step 3: Select “Status bar”.

Step 4: Scroll down and tap on “Battery”.

By default set “show percentage when charging” your Pixel & Pixel XL device. Two options include Always show percentage/Don’t show this icon.

Step 5: Tap on “Always show percentage”.

Now, you can see the battery percentage in the status bar on Google Pixel and Pixel XL.

How to Set Time as Hours and Minutes on Pixel and Pixel XL (Android Nougat 7.1)

Settings > System > System UI tuner > Status bar > Time > Show hours, minutes and seconds

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