Google Pixel

Hi Lemmy,

I have the following problem: - whenever I try to enable Bluetooth-tethering, it is switched off again whenever I re-open the hotspot and tethering screen.

How can I solve this?

I have a Pixel 4a, and I want to use bleutooth tethering for my TomTom Go5200 GPS device. But I can not because the Bluethoot-tethering keeps switching itself off automatically. I have included a screenshot of the hotspot and tethering screen which is set in Dutch.

i have been answering a lot of calls without even knowing i picked it up. any way/app to set up swipe to answer (like ios) on pixel. #googlepixel @googlepixel@lemmy.ml

any veteran #pixel user here? i can't figure out a few things. first of all i went for 256gb model because i didn't want to buy a new subscription for storage, but now it appears that the google photos app is not letting me save anything on the photos app because i don't have any storage (maxxed out the 15 gb default)

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Ahead of its launch in just a few weeks, more Pixel 9 leaks are helping to confirm what Google’s latest flagship series will bring to the table. Now, some new renders of Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are offering a clear look at the two devices, including a pink color that doesn’t seem as vibrant as pictured previously.

As we approach the one-month mark for Made by Google 2024, the Pixel 9 series leaks continue, and today we have European pricing.

Possible colors for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 have now leaked.

The upcoming Google Pixel Watch 3 will bring about some nice upgrades, including smaller bezels and more

With Made by Google 2024 next month, the Pixel Watch 3 has arrived at the FCC for regulatory approval.

The Pixel 9 series is now rumored to adopt an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Since the Pixel 6’s switch to an under-display fingerprint sensor, people have complained about unlock performance being a regression from the days of Pixel Imprint. Performance has improved over the years, but the Pixel 9 series is now rumored to adopt an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

According to a new report, Google's Tensor G5 chip has reached the "tapeout" stage at TSMC, signaling the design is nearly finalized.

Details of this month’s security fixes can be found on the Android Security Bulletin: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel

What’s included

The July 2024 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.

Camera

• General improvements for camera stability under certain conditions *[2]

System

• General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions *[3]

User Interface

• Fix for back gesture navigation not working in certain conditions *[1]

Device Applicability

Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below. Some fixes may be carrier/region specific.

*[1] Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
*[2] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8
*[3] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel 8a

According to a new report, Google will be using the same display panel on Pixel 9 as Apple plans to use on iPhone 16 Pro.

Google had a prototype foldable ready a year before the Pixel Fold and we finally know its design and specs.

Bought a Pixel 4a second hand since it's the last Pixel with a headphone jack that isn't too big for me, and I'm hoping to keep it as long as I can.

Unfortunately, it's about time for me to replace the battery. I tend not to treat my battery too well (can't be bothered to keep it between 20% and 80%, but it's supposed to be consumable, right?) and I'm not sure if replacement batteries will hold up as well over the years. So I'm wondering if it's fine to just replace the battery and pop the whole thing back into my case without gluing the screen, so future repairs are a bit easier and won't involve the risk of breaking the screen while prying it off.

For reference, I'm using one of those cases with an interlocking front and back, so it ought to hold itself together and not fly apart if I drop it. (edit) I guess what I'm looking for is experience as to whether the newly introduced slack between the glass and body tends to make make the screen more fragile or put undue strain on flex cables.

I very recently bought a used Pixel 6 with a replacement screen, not thinking too much of it. I even made sure that the screen looked good during pickup.

One thing I missed though, was that apparently my Pixel doesn't have a fingerprint sensor anymore. I did some research, apparently it's quite easy to break the fingerprint sensor (or some places simply just don't include a sensor in the repair?) when replacing the screen.

Today I also noticed (through Show refresh rate in developer options) that my screen will only do 60 Hz as well.

Also I have stupidly high battery drain, I'm not 100% if that's related though.

Long story short, learn from my mistakes and either don't buy a used phone with a replacement screen or carefully test all functionalities associated with the screen, mainly high refresh rate and the fingerprint sensor.

I used to be able to press the microphone button on my home screen and say "Start 5-minute timer" and it would start the timer.

Now, when I do that, it does a Google search for "Start 5-minute timer".

How do I get that functionality back?

I don't want to open an app, and I don't want to use a number pad or anything to enter the number.

EDIT: Thank you! I went into the Gestures section of Settings, and now I can long-press the power button to get the desired behaviour. This might even be more convenient than tapping the mic icon!

The March 2024 Google Pixel Update and the March 2024 Feature Drop for all supported Pixel devices running Android 14 is starting to roll out today.

Update 3 months later:

I’m using Smart Launcher since my last post here. It’s great. I even bought the pro version. It’s not super “stock-y”, but that’s absolutely fine. I like that you can customize a lot of things!

The combo widget shows upcoming alarms and bank holidays. Also (somewhat) location-aware weather.

I think I stick with it.

Now that the Google search bar on the homescreen has become uttery useless there is no real reason to have it anymore and it is annoying anyways, so I am in search for a launcher that resembles the stock Pixel launcher.

Especially the "combo widget" that shows the time, the date, position-weather, tasks, warnings, timers, etc. all in one place.

Launchers I tried so war that don't seem to have such a widget and seem not to be able to use that widget:

• Nova
• Lawnchair
• Niagara
• Hyperion

Those are all great launchers, but this specific functionality (basically the only feature I use on my homescreen besides one single icon for one app) seems to be missing in all of them.

So my question is: does someone know a launcher that comes with an unobstrusive "combo widget" like the stock widget as described, that also allows me to remove the now useless search bar from the home screen?