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Annoying by business and spam numbers on your Pixels? Here’s how to turn on caller ID Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6. When enable caller ID and spam on Pixels, it will identify and prevent suspected spam numbers from calling you. Also, Google will show useful information when you make or receive a call, such as the name of a number not in your contacts or warning when an incoming call is suspected to be spam. Also, show or hide my caller ID (Hide number) in outgoing calls on Pixel 6 Pro and other Pixels.

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How to Enable Caller ID and Spam on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

Step 1: Swipe up and hold from the bottom to open the App drawer.

Step 2: Tap on the Phone app.

Step 3: Tap on Three vertical dots (More) at the upper right corner.

Step 4: Tap on Settings.

Step 5: Tap on Caller ID and spam.

Step 6: Make sure toggle on See caller and spam ID.

How to Turn Caller ID Off on Pixels

Google Phone app > More > Settings > Caller ID and spam > Toggle off See caller and spam ID

How to Turn On Filter Suspected Spam Calls on Pixels

Google Phone app > More > Settings > Toggle on Filter spam calls

How to Hide My Number When Calling on Google Pixels

You can show or hide caller ID on Google Pixels using below given step-by-step process.

Step 1: Open the Phone app in your Pixels.

Step 2: Tap on Three vertical dots at the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap on Settings.

Step 4: Tap on Calls.

Step 5: Tap on Additional settings.

Step 6: Tap on Caller ID.

You can see three caller ID settings including Network default (Default), Hide number, and Show number.

Step 7: Choose Hide number to hide number when calling in Pixel 6 Pro/Pixel 6.

How to Announce Google Phone Caller ID – Pixels

Phone app > More > Settings > Caller ID announcement in advanced section > Announce caller ID > Choose from Always/Only when using a headset/Never (Default)

When you choose the always, it will be read caller’s name and number for incoming calls on your Google Pixels.

And that’s all. Do you use caller ID and spam protection feature on your Pixels? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel 6 Pro tips and tricks.

Do you want to transfer contacts to Pixels? Here’s how to import and export contacts to Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6. You can import contacts to any Android phone from the .vcf file or you’re mobile number and export contacts to Pixels from your Gmail account (Google account). Make sure to toggle on auto-sync to back up contacts on Pixel 6 Pro anytime using your Google account. Also, use third-party data transfer tool to transfer data from Pixel to Pixel, Pixel to Samsung, iPhone to Pixel 6 Pro/Pixel 5/Pixel 5a 5G/Pixel 4a 5G, etc.

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How to Transfer Contacts to Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6

Follow the below-given steps to import contacts to Pixels.

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

Step 2: Tap on Three horizontal lines (Menu) at the upper left corner.

Step 3: Tap on Settings.

Step 4: Tap on Import under the manage contacts section.

Step 5: Select from the .vcf file or SIM card and tap on OK.

Step 6: Select the Email account.

Step 7: Choose from your Pixel phone.

You can find the .vcf file in the download folder on your Pixels.

How to Export Contacts on Google Pixel 6 Pro

Step 1: Follow the above-given steps 1 to 3.

Step 2: Tap on Export under the manage contacts section.

Step 3: Select the Google account.

Step 4: Tap on Export to .vcf file.

Step 5: Select the folder you want to download and tap on Save.

How to Restore Contacts to Pixel 6 Pro

To back up your Pixel contacts, make sure to restore contacts on your Pixels.

Phone app > Three horizontal lines > Settings > Restore > Select your Gmail account > Tap your device name to restore contacts

How to Change Google Account for New Contacts on Pixels

Phone app > Three horizontal lines > Settings >Default account for new contacts > Select the Account

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How to Sync Contacts with Pixels (Android 12)

Make sure to turn on auto-sync for contacts on your Google account to easily restore your Pixel contacts.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Passwords & accounts.

Step 3: Tap on your Gmail account you want to auto backup.

Step 4: Tap on Account sync.

Step 5: Make sure toggle on Contacts.

And that’s all. Do you know any alternative methods to import and export contacts to Google Pixel 6 Pro? Share it with us in below comment box.

Do you know how to set up call forwarding on Google Pixels devices? Forwarding calls on a Google Pixel phone will automatically divert phone calls to another number. The call forwarding feature is helpful while unreachable your number, busy with another call or unanswered calls. Different carriers have slightly different settings to activate call forwarding, like Verizon call forwarding, AT&T call forwarding, etc. Here’s how to use call forwarding on Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6a 5G.

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How to Forward Calls on Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a 5G

You can enable or activate call forwarding on Google Pixel (Running Android 13 Stock OS) using the below given step-by-step process.

Step 1: Open the App drawer on your Pixel device.

Step 2: Tap on the Google phone app.

Step 3: Tap Three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner.

Step 4: Tap on Settings.

Step 5: Tap on Calls under the general section.

Step 6: Tap on Call forwarding.

You can see 4 call forwarding settings here, including Always forward, When busy, When unanswered, and When unreachable.

Step 7: Select any one (We select When unreachable) from the list.

Step 8: Enter the phone number or select from the contacts list and tap TURN ON.

Now, automatically transfer calls to the phone number you added when you are unreachable or out of network.

How to Turn Off Google Pixel Call Forwarding

Step 1: Follow the above-given method in steps 1 to 6.

Step 2: Tap on the option you selected (When unreachable).

You can update the phone number here if you want to change the number to forward calls.

Step 3: Tap on TURN OFF.

How to Turn On Call Waiting on Pixel 7 Pro, 7, 6 Pro, 6

When activating a call waiting on your Pixel 6 Pro, it will notify you about the incoming call while you are already talking with someone on the phone call.

Phone app > More (Three vertical dots) > Settings > Calls > Additional settings > Toggle on Call waiting.

How to Divert to Voicemail on Google Pixel

Step 1: Open the Contacts app in your Pixels.

Step 2: Tap any Contact you want to divert to voicemail.

Step 3: Tap Three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner.

Step 4: Tap on Divert to voicemail.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions about using call forwarding on Google Pixel? Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel updates.

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Do you want to stop apps from using so much mobile data on your OnePlus? Here’s how to restrict data usage on OnePlus 9 Pro/OnePlus 9/OnePlus 9RT/9R. You can check data usage on OnePlus 9 Pro for specific apps. To limit data usage, you can set app data limit to automatically stop the app from using data when reaching the limit you set on your OnePlus Oxygen OS devices. Also, restrict background data for individual apps on OnePlus 9 Pro.

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How to Limit Data Usage on OnePlus 9 Pro/OnePlus 9

There are different ways to restrict or limit app data usage on your OnePlus devices.

How to Set Data Limit on OnePlus 9 Pro

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Wi-Fi & Internet.

Step 3: Tap on Data usage.

Step 4: Tap on the Billing cycle.

Step 5: Make sure to enable Auto-disconnect from network and tap on OK.

Step 6: Tap on the Data limit.

Step 7: Toggle on and enter the limit in GB/MB and tap on OK.

Now, when you reach the mobile data limit, it will automatically stop using cellular data on your OnePlus devices.

How to Set Billing Cycle on OnePlus 9 Pro

Settings > WiFi & internet > Data usage > Billing cycle > Billing cycle under data plan settings > Set monthly cycle date of every month

How to Enable Data Saver on OnePlus

It will useful to lower the data consumption on your OnePlus.

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

Step 2: Tap on WiFi and internet.

Step 3: Tap on SIM and network.

Step 4: Tap on Data saver.

Step 5: Toggle on Data saver.

How to Stop App Background Data Usage on OnePlus

Step 1: Go to System Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap on See all apps.

Step 4: Select the App from the list.

Step 5: Tap on Mobile data and WiFi.

Step 6: Toggle off Background data.

And that’s all. Do you know any alternative methods to restrict data usage on OnePlus 9 Pro? Share it with us in below comment box.

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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