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Do you use notification dots feature on your Google Pixel devices? In this tutorial, I’ll explain how to turn the Pixel notification dots feature on or off. Enable notification dot on Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10, and other latest Pixel devices. You can see the dot icon on the specific app when you receive a notification, but do not read it. You can’t change the notification dot color on Pixel 9 and other Pixel devices. Two ways to turn on notification dots on the Pixel 9 and other devices.

The latest Android version on Pixel devices added an amazing Notification cooldown feature that automatically lowers your phone volume and minimizes alerts for up to 1 minute when you receive multiple notifications within a short period on your Google Pixel 9 series. You can also use chat bubbles feature on Pixel devices to quickly reply to a particular app from any screen even opening other apps or screens.

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How to Enable Notification Dots on Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold

Step 1: Touch & hold the blank space on the home screen, then tap Home settings.

Step 2: Tap on the Notification dots at the top.

Step 3: Scroll down to the General section and toggle on the Notification dot on the app icon.

Alternative Way: Settings > Notifications > Toggle Notification dot on app icon On/Off

How to Turn On or Off Notification Dots for Specific Apps on Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel twice, then tap the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Tap on Apps.

Step 3: Tap on See all apps.

Step 4: Tap on the Three vertical dots at the top right corner and tap on Show system to view system apps.

Step 5: Select the App.

Step 6: Tap on Notification.

Step 7: Toggle Off Allow notification dot.

How to Turn Off Notification Dots on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Settings > Notifications > Toggle off Notification dot on app icon

How to Turn On Notification Cooldown on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Settings > Notifications > Tap the Notification cooldown in the General section > Toggle on Use notification cooldown.

How to Enable Notification History on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

When you turn on notification history on a Pixel, it shows recent and snoozed notifications.

Settings > Notifications > Notification history > Toggle on Use notification history

How to Allow Notification Snoozing on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

If you want to mute notifications for a specific time on your Pixel devices, you can use the notification snooze feature.

Settings > Notifications > Toggle on Allow notification snoozing

How to Enable Chat Bubbles on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

The chat bubbles feature lets you quickly open the app from any screen and reply, even while opening another screen.

Settings > Notifications > Bubble under the conversation section > Toggle on Allow apps to show bubbles

And that’s all. Which is your favorite Google Pixel 9 Pro feature? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

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Here’s how to enable back tap function (Gesture) on Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6a 5G phone. Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 phones add a new quick tap gesture to take a screenshot quickly, turn the flashlight on/off, promptly access any app, recent open apps, and more functions. You can customize back-tap gestures on Pixel phones, including taking a screenshot, see recent apps, access your digital assistant, etc. Also, enabling requires stronger taps that can be useful if you accidentally trigger the gesture on your Google Pixel devices.

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How to Enable Back Tap Function (Gesture) on Google Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a 5G

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

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on System.

Step 3: Tap on Gestures.

Step 4: Tap on Quick Tap to Start Actions.

Step 5: Make sure toggle on Use Quick Tap.

These quick tap gestures are helpful to capture a screenshot (By default), accessing your digital assistant, pay or pause media, see recent apps, show notifications, and open app options.

Step 6: Choose the option you want to use.

Step 7: Tap twice on the back of your Pixel phone to apply it.

How to Take a Screenshot on Pixel 6 Pro Using Back Tap Gesture

Step 1: Go to Phone settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on System.

Step 3: Tap on Gestures.

Step 4: Tap on Quick Tap.

Make sure to enable use quick tap on your Pixels.

Step 5: Choose  Take a screenshot.

Step 6: Open the screen or page you want to capture.

Step 7: Tap the back of your Pixel twice to take a screenshot.

How to Enable Gesture Navigation on Google Pixel

Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation > Choose from Gesture navigation or 3-button navigation.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions about use the back tap gesture on Pixel 6 Pro and other Pixel? Which is your favorite Pixel 6 Pro feature? Tell us in below comment box.

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Do you know the methods to take Android 12 screenshot? Here’s how to take a screenshot Android 12. You can use the power & volume down buttons, recent apps, and Google Assistant to screenshot Android 12. Google’s stock Android OS adds a new Android 12 scrolling screenshot feature to capture multiple pages at the same time. If you have the latest Google Pixel devices, you can use a quick tap gesture to take a screenshot by tapping twice on the back of your Android phone.

How to Take Screenshots on Android 12 Stock OS

You can capture screenshots on Android 12 (Pixels) using below given three different ways.

Take Android 12 Screenshot using Back Tap Gesture

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap the System.

Step 3: Tap the Gestures.

Step 4: Tap on Quick tap to start actions.

Make sure to enable quick tap to use this feature in your stock Android devices.

Step 5: Choose to Take screenshot.

Step 6: Now, tap the back of your Android phone twice to take a screenshot.

How to Take Screenshots Android 12 Using Power and Volume Down Button

Step 1: Open the screen on your stock Android phone.

Step 2: Press and hold the Power button and volume down button at the same time to capture a screenshot.

You can see a screenshot taken in the bottom left corner.

Step 3: You can share or edit screenshots here.

You can find the screenshots folder on the library tab in the Google photos app.

How to Screenshot Android 12 Using Recent Apps

Step 1: Swipe up and hold to view the Recent apps list.

Step 2: Tap on the Screenshot at the bottom to capture the screen.

How to Capture Screenshot Android 12 Using Google Assistant

Make sure to set up voice assistants on your Android phone and tablet device.

Step 1: Open the screen on your Android phone.

Step 2: Say, Hey Google or OK Google “Take a screenshot”.

It will automatically capture the open screen on your device. You can share, edit, and delete screenshots here.

How to Take Scrolling Screenshot Android 12

Several users are facing issues with scrolling screenshots not working on Android 12 or no scrolling screenshots on Android 12. You can take an Android 12 long screenshot using the below settings.

Note: Make sure to open more than one page or screen on your device to capture a long screenshot on Android 12.

Step 1: Open the Page or screen on your Android 12.

Step 2: Tap & hold the Power button and volume down button at the same time to take a screenshot.

Step 3: Tap on Capture more.

Step 4: Now, select the screen you want to capture a screenshot and tap on Save at the top left corner.

And that’s all. Which of the above-given method do you use to take a screenshot on Android 12? Tell us in below comment box.

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Do you want to clear cache for all apps on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2/Galaxy Z Fold3 5G? Here’s how to clear app cache Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2. You can individually clear cache for a specific app on your Samsung device. This clear the app cache will temporarily delete app data. To clear cache for all apps, you need to clear system cache Samsung One UI devices. When you clear app data, it will delete a specific app’s all data.

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How to Clear Cache on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G

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

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Apps.

Step 3: Select the App from the list.

Step 4: Tap on Storage under the usage section.

Step 5: Tap on Clear cache.

Step 6: Tap on Clear data.

All of the app’s data will be deleted permanently includes settings, accounts, database, all files, etc.

Step 7: Tap on OK.

How to Clear System Cache Samsung Z Fold2 5G

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

Step 2: Tap on Power off.

Step 3: Tap again Power off to power off your Samsung.

Step 4: Press & hold the Power button (Side key) and Volume down button simultaneously until viewing the Android recovery mode screen.

Step 5: Press the Volume down button until highlight Wipe cache partition.

Step 6: Press the Power button to apply it.

Step 7: Press the Volume down button to select Yes.

Step 8: Press the Power button to wipe cache data.

Step 9: Press the Power button to Reboot system now on the Samsung device.

You can see your Samsung device running smoother due to wiping unnecessary app data.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions regarding the clear app cache on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2? Tell us in below comment box.

By default show all notification content on the lock screen on Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. You can change notifications on lock screen on Pixel 6 Pro for sensitive content or disable all app notifications. Also, individually stop or block app notifications on Pixels to hide notifications from the lock screen and home screen. Let see how to change Google Pixel (Stock Android OS) lock screen settings.

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How to Show or Hide Notifications on Lock Screen on Pixel 6 Pro

Check out the below-given methods to change lock screen settings for notifications on your Pixels running the latest Android (Android 12) OS.

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

Step 2: Scroll and tap on Display.

Step 3: Tap on Lock screen under the lock display section.

Step 4: Tap on Privacy under the What to show section.

Three options are available here.

Show all notification content: By default set this Google Pixel lock screen settings. It will show all notifications on the lock screen.

Show sensitive content only when unlocked: If you want to hide sensitive content from the lock screen, select this.

Don’t show notifications at all: It will hide all apps and other notifications from the lock screen.

Step 5: Choose from Show all notification content (By default)/Show sensitive content only when unlocked/Don’t show notifications at all.

How to Hide Silent Conversations and Notifications on Pixel 6 Pro

Step 1: Go to Phone Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Notifications.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Notifications on lock screen under the privacy section.

Step 4: Choose from Show conversations, default & silent (By default)/Hide silent conversations & notifications/Don’t show any notifications.

How to Hide Sensitive Content When Locked your Pixels (Android 12)

Settings > Notifications > Toggle off Sensitive notifications under Privacy section

How to Hide Silent Notifications in Status Bar on Pixels (Android 12)

Settings > Notifications > Toggle on Hide silent notifications in status bar under General section

How to Change Android Notification Settings per App – Pixels (Android 12)

Step 1: Go to Phone settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps.

Step 3: Tap on See all apps.

If you want to show system apps, tap on Three vertical dots at the top right and tap on Show system.

Step 4: Select the App from the list.

Step 5: Tap on Notifications.

Here, you can change the app’s all notifications settings like group notifications, message notifications, etc.

Step 6: Toggle off All notifications to block app notifications on your Pixels.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions regarding changing lock screen notifications on Pixel 6 Pro? Tell us in below comment box.

Do you want to activate multi screen (Multitasking) on your OnePlus 9 Pro/OnePlus 9/OnePlus 9RT? Here’s how to enable split screen on OnePlus 9 Pro Oxygen OS. You can use split screen mode on your OnePlus 9 Pro to access two apps at the same time like chatting on messages and surfing the internet or opening other supported apps also. Also, adjust the screen size of windows you use split screen multitasking feature.

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How to Turn On and Use Split Screen Mode on OnePlus 9 Pro

Step 1: Tap on the Recent apps (Square) button on the navigation bar if using 3 button navigation or Swipe up & hold to view recent apps if using full-screen gestures on your OnePlus.

Step 2: Tap & hold the app and tap on the Split screen.

Step 3: Now, the upper half is set as an app you select.

Step 4: Choose the second app from recent apps or app drawer.

Now, operate both apps at the same time on your OnePlus device.

Step 5: To increase or decrease screen size, long press on the middle of the line that separates the screen and drags it to up or down to adjust it.

How to Exit Split Screen Mode on OnePlus 9 Pro

Touch & hold the middle of the screen (Horizontal line) and swipe up or down of the screen to stop split-screen view.

How to Use Two Facebook or WhatsApp on OnePlus 9 Pro/OnePlus 9RT

If you want to access two different accounts of the same app like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, etc., you can use parallel apps feature on your OnePlus devices. When you download and install a new app, it will automatically add to the list if supported.

Step 1: Open the app drawer and tap on the Settings app.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Utilities.

Step 3: Tap on Parallel apps.

You can view the list of supported apps.

Step 4: Toggle on the app you want to use another account.

Step 5: You can find the duplicate app in the app drawer. Tap on it and log in with your account.

How to Uninstall Second App on OnePlus 9 Pro

Settings > Utilities > Parallel apps > Toggle off App

You can see removing the second app from the app drawer. Now, only access your original app on your OnePlus device.

And that’s all. Do you use split screen mode to enjoy two apps on your OnePlus? Which is your favorite OnePlus 9 Pro feature? Tell us in below comment box.