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Do you want to get a widget on your Google Pixel home screen? You can add or remove home screen widgets from your Pixel devices. Here’s how to add widgets to home screen in Google Pixel 6 Pro/Pixel 6/Pixel 6a 5G. Different widgets, including calendar, chrome, clock (My Favorite), docs, Google, translate, weather, etc. Also, increase or decrease widget size and move it to any home screen in your Android stock devices.

How Do I Put My Widgets on my Home Screen in Google Pixel?

Step 1: Long-press the blank space on the home screen and tap on Widgets.

Step 2: Tap any Category (We select Clock) you want to add a widget.

Step 3: Tap and hold the clock.

Step 4: Choose a Clock face you want to add to the home screen.

Step 5: Now, you can use your favorite widget on the home screen.

How to Adjust Widget Size in Google Pixel

Step 1: Long-press on the home screen widget if you want to change the size.

Step 2: Long-press the dot icon and adjust the size.

How to Remove Widget from Home Screen on Google Pixel

Hold the home screen widget and move it to Remove at the top left side. 

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Frequently Asked Question:

How do I Add Icons to my Home Screen in Pixel 6?

Two ways to add app icons to the home screen of your Pixel 6. Open the app drawer and long-press the app, and move it to the home screen. If you want to add a new app icon to the home screen automatically, long-press the blank area on the home screen and tap on home settings. Make sure to toggle on add app icons to the home screen button.

How do I Customize my Pixel 6 Home Screen?

You can customize the home screen in your Pixel 6 to change the home screen wallpaper, add a widget to the home screen, create an app folder, enable themed icons, change the app grid size, and more.

How do I Get Weather Widget in Pixel 6?

To get the weather widget in Pixel 6, long-press the blank space on the home screen and tap on widgets. Tap on Weather in the widgets list and long-press the weather widgets you want to add to the home screen.

And that’s all. Do you use widgets on your Google Pixel devices? Which is your favorite widget? Tell us in below comment section.

Do you know how to use one handed mode on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4/Galaxy Z Fold 3/Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G? Here’s how to use Samsung Galaxy Z Fold one-handed gestures. Enable one-handed mode will reduce the display size to easily control your Samsung Fold with one hand. You can use gestures or buttons in your Samsung One UI in a one-handed mode.

How Do I Activate One-Handed Mode on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Series?

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down & tap on Advanced features.

Step 3: Tap on One-handed mode.

Step 4: Toggle on the Off button.

You can see the below-given two options here.

Gesture: Pull down in the center of the bottom edge of the screen.

Button: Double tap the home button.

Step 5: Choose from the Gesture or Button you want to use as a one-handed mode in your Samsung Z Fold.

You can move the screen right or left side or move it to the top of the screen also. 

How to Use One-Handed Mode Gesture in Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Series?

First, make sure to enable full-screen gestures in your Samsung Galaxy device.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down & tap on Advanced features.

Step 3: Tap on One-handed mode.

Step 4: Toggle on the Off button.

Step 5: Now, swipe down in the center of the bottom edge of the screen to activate one-handed mode.

How to Turn Off Hand Mode on Samsung Galaxy

To disable or turn off Samsung one-handed mode, tap on the outside of the one-handed mode screen.

Frequently Asked Question:

How Do I Turn on Flex Mode Z Fold 2?

When your phone is folded upright, the app you’re using will appear at the upper of the screen, and a panel will display at the bottom of the screen with extra controls to help you use the app. To turn on flex mode Z fold 2 for specific apps, go to settings > Advanced features > Labs > Flex mode panel > Toggle on the app button you want to use flex mode.

How Can I Make my Z Fold 3 Faster?

You can make your Samsung Z Fold 3 faster using developer mode settings. by going to Settings > Developer options > Windows animation scale > Choose Animation scale .5x. Also, set the transition animation scale and animator duration scale as .5x in your Samsung or any Android phone to faster your device.

Read Also:

• How to Turn Off Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Series
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And that’s all. Do you still have any questions about using one-handed mode on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series? Tell us in the below comment section.

Do you want to delete call history on Google Pixels? Here’s how to clear call history in Google Pixel 6 Pro/Pixel 6/Pixel 6a 5G (Android 12). This history of Google phone calls includes missed calls, received calls, and unknown numbers (Private numbers). You can delete a number one by one or clear all call logs at once on your Google Pixels. 

How Do I Delete Call History on Google Pixels?

Clear call history will delete all calls listed from your history.

How to See my Call History in Google Pixels

Open the Phone app in your Pixels to check recent call history, which includes phone calls, unknown numbers, and missed calls. Open the Phone app > Three vertical dots at the top right corner > Call history to view call history in the recent tab.

How to Delete a Specific Number from my Call History in Google Pixel

Step 1: Open the Phone app.

Step 2: Long-press the contact or unknown number you want to remove and tap on Delete.

This message view: Delete all history for this number.

Step 3: Tap on Delete.

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How to Clear All Call History on Google Pixel?

Step 1: Open the Phone app in your Google Pixel.

Step 2: Tap on Three vertical dots in the upper right corner.

Step 3: Tap on Call history.

Step 4: Tap on Three vertical dots in the upper right corner.

Step 5: Tap on Clear call history.

This message appears: This will delete all calls from your history.

Step 6: Tap on OK.

Frequently Asked Question:

How Do I Delete Call History in Pixel 6?

To delete a phone call history in Pixel 6, open the phone app and tap on Recents. Tap and hold on to any number or contacts and tap on delete.  

How do I Delete Call Records on my Samsung phone?

To delete all records on your Samsung, Open the phone app and tap on the recent tab. Long-press the contact or number and tap on delete (Trash icon) at the bottom. To clear all call history on Samsung, select All at the top left and tap on Delete all.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions about clear call history in Google Pixel 6 Pro? Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel updates. Tell us in below comment box.

Do you want to get rid of app suggestions on the bottom of my screen on Android phones? App suggestions help view your recently used, most-used, and daily usage apps on the home screen and top of the app drawer. Here’s how to turn off suggested apps on Android 12 and Android 11. 

How to Enable or Disable App Suggestion on Android 12/Android 11

You can enable suggestions in all apps list or home screens on your Android phones and tablets using the settings below.

Enable or Disable Suggestion in all Apps on Android Phones

When you enable this option, you can see apps (5 most used or recently used) at the top of the app drawer.

Step 1: Long-press the blank space on the home screen and tap on Home settings.

Step 2: Tap on Suggestions.

Step 3: Toggle on Suggestions in all apps list in the app suggestions section.

Step 4: Now, open the app drawer, and you can see the most recently used apps (5 apps) or daily routines apps at the top of the list.

Step 5: Toggle off Suggestions in all apps list to remove app suggestions.

Step 6: You can see removing the suggested apps raw from the top (Compared with the step 4 image). 

Enable or Disable App Suggestions on Android Home Screen

When you enable this option, you can see the 5 most-used or recently used apps on the bottom row on the home screen.

Step 1: Tap and hold the blank area on the home screen and tap on Home settings.

Step 2: Tap on Suggestions.

Step 3: Toggle on Suggestions on home screen.

Step 4: Tap on Get app suggestions.

Step 5: Go to the home screen, and you can see five apps on Android devices at the bottom row of your home screen.

Step 6: Toggle off Suggestion on home screen to remove app suggestions on the Android home screen.

How to Enable or Disable Overview Suggestions on Android

It will show suggested actions and indicators in the overview of your Android stock devices.

Long-press on the blank space on the home screen > Home settings > Toggle Overview suggestions on & off.

Frequently Asked Question:

How do I Turn Off Recent Apps on Android 11?

You can turn off recent apps on Android 11 one by one or clear all recent apps simultaneously. Swipe up and hold to open the recent apps, and swipe up any app to turn it off. To close all recent apps at once, swipe up and hold to view recent apps and swipe screen right side until view clear all or close all and tap on it.

How do I Hide Recommended Apps on Android?

To hide apps on your Android (Different devices have slightly different settings), long-press on the blank area and tap on home settings. Scroll down and tap on hide apps. Select the app you want to hide and tap on Done. Also, use third-party apps to hide recommended apps on your Android phones.

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• How to Close All Apps Android 12
• How to Stop Apps from Running in the Background Android 11

And that’s all. Do you use this app suggestion feature on your Android device? Tell us in below comment box.

Here’s how to turn off Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a 5G. 5 different methods are available to power off Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a. You can power off or restart Pixel 6 series devices using the power menu. Press the power button once to turn the screen on and off in Pixels. Also, use accessibility settings to access functions on your latest Pixels, like power off your Google Pixel, quickly lock the screen, access Google Assistant, take a screenshot, etc. Several users facing Pixel 6 won’t turn on, or Pixel randomly restart issues also.

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How to Power Off Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a 5G

Check out the below-given ways to turn off Google Pixel 6a, 6 Pro, and 6.

Use Power Button

Step 1: Long-press the power button to view the power menu in your Pixel.

Step 2: Tap on Power off.

How to Turn Off Pixel 6a Using the Power & Volume Up button

Step 1: Tap and hold power and volume up buttons simultaneously to view the Power menu.

Step 2: Tap on Power off.

How to Turn Off Pixel 6 Pro Using Notification Panel

Step 1: Swipe the notification panel twice and tap the Power button.

Step 2: Tap on Power off.

Using Google Assistant

Step 1: Say Hey Google/OK Google or tap on the Microphone icon in the Google search bar at the bottom of the home screen in your Pixel to launch the Google Assistant.

Step 2: Say, Turn off the phone or Power off the phone.

Step 3: Tap on Power off.

How to Turn Off Pixel 6 Without Power Button using Accessibility Settings

First, enable the accessibility menu settings on the Pixel 6 series to Power off Pixel 6 Pro and 6 without a power button. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility menu in the Interaction controls section > Toggle on the Accessibility menu shortcut.

Step 1: Tap the Accessibility menu button at the bottom right corner.

Step 2: Tap on the Power icon.

Step 3: Tap the Power Off.

Now, quickly turn off phone without power button on your Pixels.

How to Restart Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a

Four different ways to Google Pixel 6 restart or reboot.

• Long-press the power button & tap on Restart.
• Pull down the notification shade at the top & tap on the Power button. Tap on Restart in the power menu.
• Long-press the power and volume up buttons until the screen turns off. 
• Long-press the power and volume up buttons until the power menu appears, and tap on Restart to automatically restart Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a devices.

How to Access Google Assistant using the Power Button on Pixels

By default, view the power menu when you long-press the power button on your Google Pixels. To change the power button function in Pixels, follow the below settings.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down & tap on System.

Step 3: Tap on Gestures.

Step 4: Scroll down to the end of the page and tap on the Press and hold the power button.

Step 5: Toggle off Hold for Assistant in your Pixel.

Step 6: Toggle on Hold for assistant.

Step 7: Long-press the power button to launch the Google Assistant in your Pixels.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where is the Pixel 6 Home Button?

To view the home button on your Pixel 6, enable 3 button navigation bar in your device. To get back the Pixel 6 home button, go to Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation > Choose 3-button navigation. Now, you can see back (Left), home (Middle), and switch apps/recent apps (Right) with buttons at the bottom of your Pixel screen.

Where is the Power button on a Pixel 6?

You can see the power button on the right side of the screen, above the volume buttons. Also, pull down the notification panel twice to view the Power icon. 

How do you Turn on a Google Pixel 6?

Long-press the power button until your Pixel vibrates (View Google logo) to turn it on. Also, long-press the power and volume up buttons simultaneously until shaking your phone to power on. After turning on your Pixel, you must unlock your device using PIN/Password/Pattern lock.

Does the Google Pixel 6 have a back button?

Yes, you can use the back button on your Google Pixel 6 device to set 3-button navigation instead of full-screen gesture navigation by default on your Pixel 6 series. To use 3-button navigation, go to Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation > Choose 3-button navigation.

How do you Turn on the Back Tap in Pixel 6?

To turn on the back tap in Pixel 6 series, go to Settings > System > Gestures > Quick tap to start actions > Choose a function you want to access quickly. Using the back tap gesture, you can quickly access your Google Assistant, see recent apps, show notifications, take screenshots, turn flashlight on/off, play or pause media, and open your favorite app. After selecting the function, tab the back of your phone twice to access the function.

And that’s it. Which method do you use to turn off your Google Pixel device? Tell us in below comment section. Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel tips and tricks.

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Do you have a Google Pixel smartphone? Here, I can teach you how to use a magic eraser on Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 5, and Pixel 5a 5G. The Pixel eraser feature helps remove unwanted objects (Things, People) or make a distraction in photos disappear. You can find a magic eraser on your Google Pixel devices in the Google Photos app. Also, get a magic eraser on non-Pixel Android devices using APK files.

Does Google Pixel 6a have a Magic Eraser?

Yes, you can see a magic eraser in your Google Photos app.

How to Use Magic Eraser on Pixel 7 Pro, 7, 7a, 6 Pro, 6, 6a, 5, 5a 5G

Follow the steps below to see where the magic eraser is on the Pixel devices.

Step 1: Swipe up from the home screen to access the App drawer on your Pixel device.

Step 2: Tap on Google Photos.

Step 3: Select the Photo you want to remove objects from. 

Step 4: Tap on Edit at the bottom toolbar.

Step 5: Swipe right in the toolbar until you select Tools and tap on Magic Eraser.

Step 6: Circle or Brush the object you want to remove.

Step 7: Tap on Done at the bottom right corner.

Step 8: Tap on Save copy.

You can see the removed object from the photo in your Google Pixels.

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• How to Turn On Live Transcribe On Google Pixel
• How to Hide Photos in Google Pixel

How to Get Google Magic Eraser on Any Android Phone – Non-Pixels

Step 1: Download Split APKs Installer (SAI) from the Google Play Store.

Step 2: Download the Google Photos APK file.

Step 3: Open the SAI, tap on Install APKs, and select a system file. Allow all permission to access the file. 

Step 4: Open the Google Photos .apks file on your Android (Non-Pixel) devices. 

Step 5: Tap on Install and follow the instructions until you install the app. 

Now, you can use Pixel eraser on your Android phones and tablets.

Step 6: Open Google Photos > Select the photo > Edit button > Tools > Magic eraser.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do you Find Magic Eraser on Google Pixel 6 Pro?

To find the magic eraser on Pixel 6 Pro, open the Google Photos app > Select any Photo > Tap on Edit at the bottom > Swipe right until view Tools > Magic eraser.

Can’t Find Magic Eraser Pixel 6?

Make sure the Google Photo app is updated (Play Store> Profile icon at the top right corner > Manage apps & device > See details > Update all) with the latest version. Also, check for a system update (Settings > System > System update > Check for update) or try clearing the app cache for the Google photo app (Settings > Apps > See all apps > Photos > Storage & cache > Clear cache).       

And that’s all. Do you like this new Pixel magic eraser feature? Tell us in the comment section below. Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel updates.