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Do you want to lock apps on OnePlus 9 Pro 5G? Here’s how to enable and use app locker in OnePlus 9 Pro/OnePlus 9/OnePlus 9R. You can use OnePlus app locker feature to lock certain apps. To access the app after lock, you need to enter your password or PIN, or fingerprint you want to use. Also, quickly lock and unlock apps using recent apps in your latest OnePlus Oxygen OS devices. You can easily lock apps without any app in your OnePlus 9 Pro 5G. To hide apps in OnePlus 9 Pro/OnePlus 9/9R, enable hidden space feature.

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How to Lock Apps on OnePlus 9 Pro Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile

You can use OnePlus app lock different password including fingerprint, PIN, Pattern, etc.

How to Lock App With Fingerprint or Different Password in OnePlus

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

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Utilities.

Step 3: Tap on the App locker.

You can turn on hide notification content here to hide notifications for app locker enabled apps on your OnePlus devices.

Step 4: Tap on Add apps.

Step 5: Tick mark the apps box you want to lock the app and go back.

Step 6: Now, open the app drawer and open the lock app.

Step 7: To open the app, unlock your OnePlus screen lock using a password or fingerprint scanner.

How to Unlock Apps in OnePlus 9 Pro/OnePlus 9R

Step 1: Go to Phone settings.

Step 2: Scroll and tap on Utilities.

Step 3: Tap App locker.

A list of locked apps is viewed.

Step 4: Tap on the X icon of the app you want to unlock app.

How to Lock App in OnePlus 9/OnePlus 9 Pro Using Recent Apps

Step 1: Open the Recent apps in your OnePlus.

Step 2: Long press on the app you want to lock.

Step 3: Tap on Lock.

Step 4: To unlock the app, again long press on the app and tap on Unlock.

And that’s all. Do you use an app locker or a third-party app to lock apps in your OnePlus? Tell us in below comment box.

Annoying by Google Pixel Bluetooth issues? Here’s how to fix Pixel 6 Pro Bluetooth issues including Pixel Bluetooth connection issues, Bluetooth pairing, Pixel Bluetooth disconnection, etc. Due to Bluetooth issues on Pixels, you can’t pair with a car or other accessory and facing issues to hear music or make or receive calls when Bluetooth pair with a car. We use Bluetooth to connect two devices and share photos, videos, and other files. Also, use Bluetooth tethering to share your Pixel’s internet connection via Bluetooth to other Android or Samsung devices.

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How to Fix Bluetooth Issues on Pixel 6 Pro Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T

You can fix Pixel Android 12/Android 11 Bluetooth issues using the below given possible methods.

Restart Your Pixels

Long press the power button and tap on Restart to reboot your device. Trying to pair with other devices.

Turn Bluetooth Off and then On

Pull down the notification panel and tap on Bluetooth to turn it off. Again tap on Bluetooth to turn it on and pair it with other devices. Confirm that your devices are paired and connected.

Forget Bluetooth Connections to Fix Google Pixel Bluetooth Pairing Issues

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

Step 2: Tap on Connected devices.

Step 3: Tap on See all.

You can see the previously connected devices list here.

Step 4: Tap on the Settings gear icon.

Step 5: Tap on Forget.

Step 6: Tap on Forget device.

To again connect with pair: Connected devices > Pair new device > Tap on Device name to pair > Pair

Clear Bluetooth Cache on Google Pixels Devices

Step 1: Go to Phone Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps.

Step 3: Tap on See all apps.

By default hidden Bluetooth app’s setting.

Step 4: Tap on More (Three vertical dots) at the top right.

Step 5: Tap on the Show system.

Step 6: Scroll down and tap on Bluetooth.

Step 7: Tap on Storage and cache.

Step 8: Tap on Clear cache.

Fix Pixel 6 Pro Can’t Pair with Car or other Accessory (Smartwatch or Wear OS)

Remove a device from your phone and car’s pair list and then try to pair again. Make sure to turn on Bluetooth in your Pixels.

Step 1: Open your car’s Bluetooth list.

Step 2: Tap on the Search device.

Step 3: Tap on your phone’s Bluetooth name.

Step 4: If asked, enter the PINs shown on your device and car’s screen match (Default PIN: 1234/0000).

Step 5: Allow access to your phone calls, media audio, and contact sharing.

Step 6: Tap on Pair and confirm it.

End the list of methods to fix Pixel 6 Pro Bluetooth issues. Do you know any other methods to fix Bluetooth issues on Pixel 6 Pro Phone? Share it with us in below comment box.

Here’s how to factory reset Android 12 stock OS. Before factory resetting phone (Your phone), check battery has enough to complete the process. This factory reset or hard reset Android 12 will remove all your phone data, including your Google account, Samsung account, Photos, Videos, Internal storage, system apps & settings, etc. Back up your phone data before the Android factory reset code.

Read More: How to Factory Reset Android 13 using Hardware Buttons

How to Factory Reset Android 12 – Two Methods

You can quickly factory data reset Android 12 using the below-given phone settings.

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

Step 2: Scroll down and tap System.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap Reset options.

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

Step 5: Tick marks the box Erase downloaded SIMs to remove SMS and tap Erase all data at the bottom right.

Step 6: Unlock your Android device.

All your data and third-party data will be deleted.

Step 7: Tap on Erase all data button to factory reset your phone.

How to Reset Android Phone When Locked (Stock Android 12 OS)

This factory reset Android tablet and phone method is also useful when you forget a password/pattern lock/PIN on an Android phone, black screen issue, the phone won’t turn on, unresponsive touch screen, and other issues.

Step 1: Tap and hold the power key until you view the power menu, and tap Power off to turn off your phone.

Step 2: Touch & hold power & volume down keys simultaneously until the Start option is displayed.

Step 3: Press the Volume down key until set Recovery mode.

Step 4: Press the Power key to boot recovery mode on your stock Android 12.

Step 5: You can see the Android Robot exclamation mark with the No command icon on the screen.

Step 6: Touch & hold the power button and press the volume up button once only to enter into the factory mode Android (Recovery screen).

This recovery mode includes several options like Reboot system now, Reboot to bootloader, Apply update from ADB, Wipe data/factory reset, View recovery logs, Power off, etc.

Step 7: Press the volume down key until highlight Wipe data/factory reset.

Step 8: Press the Power key.

This message view: Wipe all user data? This cannot be undone!

Step 9: Press the volume down key to select Factory data reset.

Step 10: Press the Power key to apply it.

After completing the process, a default set reboot system now.

Step 11: Press the Power key to restart your phone.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions regarding the factory reset Android 12 stock OS? Tell us in below comment box.

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Here’s how to auto rotate screen on Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6. By default, Google rotate my screen to tap on the rotate icon when opening any apps or phone settings. If you want to auto rotate all apps in Android stock (Pixels) devices, enable screen rotation. If you want to rotate home screen, you need to enable home screen rotation on your Pixels. When allowing Google Pixel 6 Pro rotate screen, it will automatically change screen landscape mode to portrait mode (Exclude Home Screen).

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How to Rotate Screen on Pixel 6 Pro Verizon/T-Mobile/AT&T

First of all, let see default rotate screen settings.

Step 1: Open the Phone settings or open any App on your Pixels and rotate your phone.

Step 2: Tap on Rotate icon at the bottom left to rotate Pixel 6 Pro screen.

Step 3: To get back to the previous screen, again tap on Rotate icon.

How to Enable Auto Rotation in Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel and tap on Auto-rotate.

It will automatically rotate the screen for apps and other phone settings when you rotate the screen.

How to Enable Face Detection on Pixel 6 Pro/Pixel 6 (Android 12 Stock OS)

Face detection uses the front-facing camera to improve auto-rotate accuracy.

Step 1: Go to Phone settings.

Step 2: Tap on Display.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on the Auto-rotate screen under the Other display control section.

Step 4: Toggle on Use auto-rotate.

Step 5: Toggle on Enable face detection.

 Alternative Way: Settings > Accessibility > System controls > Auto-rotate screen > Toggle on Use auto-rotate > Toggle Enable safe detection

How to Enable Home Screen Rotation on Pixel 6 Pro

To rotate home screen on Google Pixels, make sure to allow home screen rotation on home screen settings.

Step 1: Long press on the blank area of the home screen and tap on Home settings.

Step 2: Toggle on Allow home screen rotation.

Step 3: Go to the home screen and rotate your phone.

Step 4: Tap on Rotate icon to rotate the home screen Pixel.

And that’s all. End the list of methods to rotate screen on Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6. Do you know any alternative methods to Pixel screen rotation? Share it with us in below comment box.

Here’s how to use split screen in Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6. You can access two apps at the same time in your Google Pixel 6 Pro using this split screen multitask feature. When you activate split screen Pixel, you’ll enjoy YouTube videos or movies and chat on social media sites at the same time on your Pixels. Not all apps supported this multi-window feature. Also, adjust window size you want while using split screen Pixel 6 Pro/Pixel 6.

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How to Split Screen Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom and hold to view recent apps in your Pixels.

Step 2: Long press on the App icon at the head.

Step 3: Tap Split screen.

You can see the app set as the upper half on your device. Now, use apps side by side on one screen.

Step 4: Select the Second app from the recent apps list or app drawer you want to use.

Step 5: Now, two apps are open simultaneously on your Pixels. 

How to Adjust Size on Split Screen Pixel

Tap and hold the horizontal line at the middle of the screen and drag it to up or down to adjust the window size you want to set on your Google Pixels.

How do I Get Rid Off the Split Screen on Google Pixels Devices?

To exit split-screen mode on Pixels, Long press the horizontal line and drag it to the top or bottom of the page to close it.

How to Enable Picture-in-picture Mode in Pixels

Step 1: Go to Phone Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps.

Step 3: Scroll down at the end of the page and tap on Special app access.

Step 4: Tap on Picture-in-picture.

You can see the list of supported apps here.

Step 5: Toggle Allow picture-in-picture on & off you want.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions regarding the use split screen in Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6? Which is your favorite Pixel 6 Pro feature? Tell us in below comment box.

Here’s how to clear cached data for apps in Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. You can individually clear app cache and data on your Google Pixel 6 and other Pixel devices. You can’t clear cache for all apps at once on your Pixels devices. When you clear the app cache on your Android, it will remove the app’s temporary data. But when clear data or clear storage, it will delete a particular app’s all data including settings, accounts, database, and all other files. Removing the app cache will free up space and speed up the app on your Android devices.

How to Clear App Cache and Data on Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6

You can clear the app cache for a specific app using the given settings.

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

Step 2: Tap on Apps.

Step 3: Tap on See all apps.

Step 4: To show system apps, tap on Three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner and tap on Show system.

Step 5: Select the App you want to clear the cache.

Step 6: Tap on Storage and cache.

Step 7: Tap on Clear cache.

How to Clear Data (Clear Storage) on Pixel 6 Pro

Settings > Apps > See all apps > More > Select app > Storage and cache > Clear storage > OK

How to Clear All Data on Pixel 6 Pro/Pixel 6 Stored by Android System Intelligence (Android Stock OS)

Step 1: Go to Phone Settings.

Step 2: Tap Apps.

Step 3: Tap See all apps.

Step 4: Tap Android system intelligence.

Step 5: Tap Storage and cache.

Step 6: Tap Manage space.

Step 7: Choose from the Last hour/Last 24 hours/All time. Also, clear my now-playing history option if you want to delete it.

Step 8: Tap Clear data.

How to Wipe Data/Factory Reset Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6

It will remove all your Pixel phone data, including your Google account, Internal storage, videos, downloaded apps, etc. Before wiping cache data, back up & restore your data to other devices. Click here to wipe cache data/factory reset your Pixel 6/6 Pro.

And that’s it. Do you still have any questions regarding Clear cache data for all apps in Google Pixel 6 Pro? Tell us in below comment section.

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