You should change a few essential settings right now. Even if you’re an experienced Pixel 6 and Android 13 user, these pointers can help you get the most out of your new smartphone.
While none of these tips are required to use your Pixel 7, they will improve your experience more pleasurable.
1. Enable notification history
When checking your notification history, you may now view missed notifications without having to switch between apps. Because you can’t see notifications before activation, it’s better to turn it on.
First of all open settings app
Click on notifications
Then click on notifications history
Turn on the use notifications history
Swipe down from the top of your screen to activate the Quick Settings menu and check your notification history. Then, in the lower-left corner of your screen, tap notification history.
2. Turn on hold for me
Hold for Me is possibly the finest Pixel feature available. When turned on it allows you to go about your work while on hold. When someone connects on the other end, your Pixel 7 notifies you. It is, however, only available in the United States, Australia, and Canada. If you only use one feature from this list, make it this one.
First, you have to open the phone app
Click the three-dot icon in the upper right screen
Click on the settings
Tap Hold for me
Turn on the Hold for me option
3. Block spam calls with automatic call screening
Nobody enjoys getting spam calls, thus it’s surprising that Google doesn’t enable this function by default. Another Pixel unique, it’s a necessary setting that brings some calm into your life.
Open the settings app
Click on the three-dot icon in the upper corner of the screen
Click on the settings menu
Turn on the Caller Id & spam
Turn on the filter spam calls
4. Change the launcher grid size
Your Pixel 7’s home screen has the potency for a gorgeous layout thanks to some eye-catching widgets and Material You. However, Google sets the Pixel launcher’s default grid size to 4×5, so in order to fully utilize your home screen, you’ll need to adjust your app grid.
Long press on your Pixel 7’s home screen to access the Wallpaper & Style option. Then, select App grid to view your options (we recommend 5×5).
5. Unify your Pixel 7 with dynamic-themed icons
Material You has been available to the public since Android 12, but Android 13 enhanced the experience with dynamic-themed icons. Despite having an Android feature, the experience is terrible on any smartphone other than a Pixel.
To experiment with Material You’s dynamic icons, long press on your Pixel 7’s home screen to activate the Wallpaper & Style menu. Turn on the Themed icons to enable it.
6. Skip ‘Hey Google’ with Quick Phrases
Google Assistant is an extremely useful tool, particularly when used with relevant smart home devices. When providing simple commands, though, saying “Hey Google” can become tedious. For simple instructions, Quick Phrases skips the activation phrase, for example, stopping a timer or answering a call.
Open google assistant and say “open Assistant settings”
Scroll down and click on Quick phrases
Turn on each to activate Quick phrases
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