Here’s how to turn on live caption on Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6. When you enable live caption on your Pixel 6 Pro, it will automatically detect speech on your device and view it on the screen. By default live caption is available in English only. You can quickly turn on or turn off live caption on Pixel 6 Pro (Android 12) to press the volume up or down button and tap the live caption button. Also, use live caption for phone calls on your stock Android devices.
How to Enable and Use Live Captions on Pixel 6 Pro
Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel twice at the top and tap the Settings icon.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap Sound and vibration.
Step 3: Scroll again and tap Live caption.
How to Turn On Live Captions on Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6
Step 4: Toggle on Use Live Caption.
Step 5: Now, open any video or playing song and you can see the speech is captioned automatically on your Pixels. You can see notifications on the status bar.
Step 6: Pull down the notification and tap Turn off on notifications to stop live caption.
You can see other Google Pixel 6 Pro live caption settings including languages, hide profanity, show sounds labels, etc.
Alternative Way:Settings > Accessibility > Live Captions under the captions section > Toggle on Use live caption
How to Quickly Enable or Disable Live Caption on Google Pixel 6 Pro
Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel twice at the top and tap the Settings icon.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap the Sound and vibration.
Step 3: Scroll again and tap the Live caption.
Step 4: Make sure toggle on Live caption in volume control.
Step 5: Press the Volume up or down button and tap on the Caption button to enable or disable it.
How to Change Caption Calls Settings on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
By default, set ask every time for caption calls on your stock Android or Pixels devices. Other options are always or off.
Settings > Sound and vibration > Live caption > Caption calls > Choose from Ask every time/Always/Off
How to Add Live Caption on Notification Panel on Pixels
Step 1: Pull down the notification panel twice and tap on the Pencil icon.
Step 2: Scroll down at the end and tap & hold the live caption and move it to the top of the panel.
Step 3: Pull down the notification panel again and tap on Live caption to enable or disable it.
How to Change Caption Preferences on Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 (Android 12 Stock OS)
Step 1: Go to Phone settings.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Accessibility.
Step 3: Tap on Caption preferences under the captions section.
You can change caption size and style including text size, caption style, font family, text color, text opacity, edge type, background color, background opacity, and caption window color.
And that’s all. Do you use live caption feature on your Google Pixel devices? Which is your favorite Pixel 6 Pro feature? Tell us in below comment box.
By default turn off now playing on Pixel phone. Here’s how to turn on now playing on Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6. When you enable now playing on your Pixels, it will automatically identify songs playing nearby your device. You can see the name of shows & artists of songs on the lock screen. Also, see now playing music history that identifies on your device. You can individually delete it or remove all now playing history at once on your Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Here’s how to reset network settings on Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6. When you reset all network settings, it will delete all network settings including saved WiFi networks, Bluetooth paired, Cellular data, DNS, etc. This Pixel 6 Pro reset network settings are sometimes useful when WiFi issues or Bluetooth can’t pair, and other network issues. You don’t need to back up any data before performing this setting.
Here’s how to factory reset Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6. When you perform a factory reset on your Pixel 6 Pro, it will remove all your data, including your Google account, system & app data, photos, videos, downloaded apps, and other data. Make sure to back up & restore your important data before performing it. You can apply hard reset (Master reset) on Pixel 6 Pro using hardware keys (Power and Volume buttons) if a forgot password/pattern, black screen of death, Pixel won’t turn on, unresponsive touch screen, and other issues.
How to Factory Reset Pixel 6 Pro Using Phone Settings
Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel twice and tap on the Settings icon.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap on System.
Step 3: Scroll down again and tap on the Reset options.
Step 4: Tap on Erase all data (Factory reset).
You can see the list of data removed from your device after resetting your Pixel.
Step 5: Check the box Erase downloaded SIMs if you want to remove it, tap on Erase all data at the bottom right corner.
Step 6: Confirm your lock screen.
All your personal information and downloaded data will be deleted.
Step 7: Tap on Erase all data button to master reset your phone.
After resetting your phone, you can see all Pixel phone settings set as default settings.
How to Factory Reset Google Pixel 6 Pro Without Password
Step 1: Tap and hold the power button until you view the power menu and tap Power off.
Step 2: Touch & hold power & volume down buttons simultaneously until the Start option appears.
Step 3: Press the Volume down button until you view Recovery mode.
Step 4: Press the Power button to enter recovery mode on Google Pixel 6 Pro.
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 the Android recovery screen.
This recovery mode includes rebooting the system, rebooting to bootloader, Applying updates from ADB, Applying updates from SD card, Wiping data/factory reset, etc.
Step 7: Press the volume down button until highlight Wipe data/factory reset.
Step 8: Press the Power button.
This message display: Wipe all user data? This cannot be undone!
Step 9: Press the volume down button to select Factory data reset.
Step 10: Press the Power button to access it.
After completing the process, the default highlights the reboot system now.
Step 11: Press the Power button to reboot the system.
And that’s all. Do you still have any questions about factory reset Google Pixel 6 Pro? Tell us in below comment box.
Sometimes users are annoying due to getting unknown calls or unidentified callers. Do you want to blocking spam calls on Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro? Here’s how to automatically block spam calls on Google Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, and Pixel 5 5G. This Pixel’s call screening (Hold for me) feature is useful as robo calls blocker or block scam calls Android stock devices. Turn on Caller ID and spam protection (Spam ID) on Pixels to automatically identify business and spam numbers. You can use free spam call blocker to stop robocalls. Also, block a number or unknown calls on Pixel if you don’t want to get text messages (Spam Text) and calls from specific numbers.
If you have Verizon carrier, you can download Verizon call filter from the app store and stop potential spam numbers. Upgrade call fitler plus with caller ID to stop rebocall. Also, use a reverse number lookup to easily identify spam callers, scam calls, fraudulent people, and search the name for any phone number. You can register your phone number for scam calls also using the National Do Not Call Registry that was stop unwanted company calls.
How to Stop Spam Calls on Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6
Step 1: Open the app drawer and tap on the Google phone app in your Pixel.
Step 2: Tap on Three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner.
Step 3: Tap on Settings.
Step 4: Tap on Caller ID and spam under the Assistive section.
Below given, three options are available here to answer calls.
See caller and spam ID: It will identify business and spam numbers.
Filter spam calls: Prevent suspected spam calls from disturbing you.
Verified calls: See the caller ID and reason for incoming calls from a business.
You can block calls from unknown callers or add specific numbers to stop calls and text messages from that number in your Pixels.
Step 1: Open the GooglePhone 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 Blocked numbers.
You can toggle on Unknown to silence unknown callers in your Android phones and tablets.
Step 5: Tap on Add a number.
Step 6: Enter your phone number and tap on Block.
How to Unblock a Number on Google Pixel
You can see block lists number here.
Google Phone app > Three vertical dots at the top right corner > Settings > Blocked number > × icon of the number you want to unblock > Unblock
How to Turn On/Turn Off Call Screening Pixel to Stop Spam Calls and Spam Text
If you don’t want to answer calls, you can use this feature.
Step 1: Open the Phone app.
Step 2: Tap on More.
Step 3: Tap on Settings.
Step 4: Tap on the Spam and call screen.
Step 5: Make sure turned on See caller and spam ID.
Step 6: Tap the Call screen.
Step 7: Tap on Caller you want to screen under the unknown caller settings section.
Step 8: Choose Automatically screen. Decling robocalls to automatically call screening on Google Pixel 6 Pro.
Other options are Ring the phone and Silently decline. Also, manually use the screen calling feature when you get a call on your Google Pixels devices (Not all countries support this Call screening feature).
How to Turn On Hold for Me on Google Pixel 6 Pro/Pixel 6
Step 1: Open the Phone app.
Step 2: Tap on Three vertical dots in the upper right corner.
Step 3: Tap on Hold for Me.
Step 4: Turn Hold for Me on or off.
Step 5: When you are placed on hold, tap Hold for Me.
Step 6: Tap on Start.
Note: You can’t play music or other audio when Hold for Me is active.
When you call a toll-free number, and you’re put on hold, you can choose to let your Google assistant wait on hold for you and notify you when the support representative is ready to talk with you.
How to Stop Spam Calls on Android 13 and Android 12 Stock OS
You can block spam calls on Android devices using below given settings.
Open the Phone app > Three vertical dots at the top right > Settings > Caller ID & spam > Toggle on See caller and spam ID to stop spam numbers
How to Stop Getting Spam Calls Android 13 and Android 12
To stop spam calls from disturbing you, you need to enable filter spam calls in your stock Android devices using below settings.
Open the Phone app > Three vertical dots at the top right > Settings > Caller ID & spam > Toggle on Filter Spam Calls
How to Stop Unwanted Calls on Cell Phone
You can stop unknown number or unidentified calls on your cell phone using below steps.
Open the Phone app > Three vertical dots at the top right > Settings > Blocked numbers > Toggle on Unknown to block calls from unwanted person
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does Pixel 6 have Spam Blocker?
Yes, the Pixel device automatically block spam calls (Business & other suspected spam calls). Your Google Pixel device uses a Call screening & Caller ID and spam protection feature to stop spam calls on Pixel 6.
How Do I Stop Spam Text on Pixel 6?
If you don’t want to receive text messages and calls from specific phone numbers or unknown callers, you need to block that number in your Pixel 6 device. To stop spam text and calls on Pixel 6, go to Phone app > Menu > Settings > Blocked numbers > Add a number > Block. Also, enable unknown toggle to block calls and SMS from unidentified callers.
How Do I Turn Off Google Pixel Spam Filter?
To turn off the Google Pixel spam filter, go to Phone app > Menu > Settings > Caller ID and spam > Toggle off Filter spam calls. It will prevent suspected spam calls from disturbing you on your Pixels.
And that’s all. Do you still have questions about automatically blocking spam calls on Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6? Do you know any alternative methods? Could you share it with us in the below comment box?
Here’s how to turn on extreme battery saver on Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6. You can use extreme battery saver feature to extend battery life in your Google Pixel 6 Pro that turn off battery draining features like a hotspot, some network connections, background activity, etc. Make sure to enable battery saver mode on Pixel 6 Pro to activate extreme battery saver. Select your necessary apps so you don’t miss those apps’ notifications and messages. By default, the set the never use as Pixel extreme battery saver mode.
How to Enable Extreme Battery Saver on Google Pixel 6 Pro
Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel twice and tap on the Settings icon.
Step 2: Tap on Battery.
Step 3: Tap on Battery saver.
Step 4: Tap on Extreme battery saver.
How to Turn On Extreme Battery Saver on Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6
Step 5: Tap on When to use.
Below given three options are available.
Ask every time: Ask when the battery saver is turned on.
Always use: Use when battery saver is turned on.
Never use: If you want to turn it off, choose this.
Step 6: Choose from the above-given options.
Step 7: Go back and tap on Essential apps.
Step 8: Select your most important Apps only.
Now, selected apps won’t be paused notifications and messages on your Pixel devices.
How to Automatically Turn On Battery Saver Mode on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
By default turned off battery saver mode on your Pixels. When you turn on battery saver mode, it will activate a dark theme and limit background activity to improve battery life on your Pixels.
Step 1: Open the app drawer and tap on the Settings app.
Step 2: Tap on Battery.
Step 3: Tap on Battery saver.
Step 4: Tap on Set a schedule.
Step 5: Choose from No schedule/Based on your routine/Based on percentage.
It will automatically turn on battery saver mode on your Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices.
Which feature do you think is best for the extended battery life on your Pixel devices? Share it with us in below comment box.
