Pixel phones set to English in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, India, and Singapore should have Lens functionality now. Tap the button in the lower right corner and grant access to the camera to get started.
The official online US Google Store is bundling $100 worth of store credit and a Google Home Mini with each Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL purchase. The deal is good through November 30th.
An upcoming update for the Pixel 2 seeks to fix the buzzing noise from certain Pixel 2 phones. If you heard the strange sound on your Pixel 2 handset, help will arrive in the coming weeks.
Most models of Google's flagships are back in stock with fast shipping dates. At any case, you can now make a purchase for any Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL model in your choice of storage and colors.
Google Assistant apparently has troubleshooting functionality that helps you with device problems. It's found that asking the Assistant about a battery issue on a Pixel 2 will prompt it to perform a battery health check and to see if any apps are draining your battery. If it can't help you...
Google's latest blog post explains how they used OIS and EIS to make the Pixel 2's video recording experience stable. It goes really in-depth into the technology and techniques used for the remarkable end result.
Some users are stating that they are seeing the touchscreen on the Pixel 2 XL become unresponsive near the edges. Google has already acknowledged the issue and will be bringing a fix in a future OTA update.
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Magisk for pixel 2 XL:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/development/2017-11-6-root-pixel-2-xl-t3701176
No TWRP install yet, as TWRP isn't working yet. Instructions are at the link...
In October, security researchers discovered a major vulnerability in a Wi-Fi's WPA2 security called KRACK. Google was supposed to fix KRACK as part of November's security patch, but a technicality means Pixel devices won't get it until December.
If you want to save some battery or don't find the Pixel 2 XL's "Always On Display" very useful, you can turn it off by following these steps:
Open the Settings app
Tap on Display
Tap on Advanced
Tap on Ambient Display
Tap on Always on to switch it off
To set up a new email account on your Pixel 2 XL, just follow these quick and easy steps:
Open the Settings app
Tap on Users & accounts
Tap on Add account
Choose from the available options
Setting an alarm on the Pixel 2 XL is easy, just follow these steps:
Open the Clock app
Swipe over to the ALARM tab
Tap the "+" button to add a new alarm
Chose from the available options to tweak your alarm to your liking
Or...
Squeeze the phone to activate Google Assistant, the speak...
Making folders on your home screen using the Pixel 2 XL is really easy, here's how you do it:
Swipe open the app drawer
Long press + hold on an app icon and drag it over an icon already on your home screen
Drop the app to create a folder
After the folder has been created, tap on the folder...
Keeping the screen on while using your PIxel 2 XL is easy, just follow these simple steps:
Open the Settings app
Dispay
Advanced
Sleep
Choose between these screen timeout options: 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 mins, or 30 mins.
Installing or inserting a SIM card into the Pixel 2 XL is quick and easy. Just follow these steps:
Grab a SIM removal tool or small paper clip
Press it firmly inside the hole located on the left side of the device (NOT the top of the phone) until the SIM tray pops out slightly
Pull the SIM...
Hiding photos on your Android device can be a bit complicated, especially when it comes to the Pixel 2 XL. The quick and easy way to hide pictures from showing up in the default Pixel 2 XL gallery app -- Google Photos -- is by using the archive feature.
Open Google Photos
Long press on a photo...
Whenever you enter into fullscreen mode on the Pixel 2 XL, the navigation buttons will be hidden. To exit out of fullscreen mode, all you have to do is swipe from the bottom of the phone (always on the end where the USB port is). That will pull up the navigation buttons and you can either press...
Like every smartphone these days, the Pixel 2 XL features autocorrect to fix common errors and misspellings while you type. If you're running into issues with it, you can easily turn it off by following these steps:
Open the Settings app
Tap on System
Tap on Language, input & gestures
Tap on...
Google offered frr Home Mini units to Pixel 2 pre-orderers, but the promo codes wouldn't arrive for weeks after the launch. Thankfully, they're now rolling out.
You can easily change out the keyboard on the Pixel 2 XL with many 3rd party options available in the Google Play Store. Here are the steps:
Go to Settings > System
Select Languages, input & gestures
Tap Virtual keyboard
Tap Manage keyboards
Toggle the one you wish to use
Bring up the keyboard...
To place a video call on the Pixel 2 XL, just follow these quick and easy steps:
Open the Phone or Contacts app
Swipe over to your phone book and tap on a contact
Tap on the Video button
The app will attempt to initiate a video call using your carrier/phone number
Disclaimer: The contact...
To activate Text to Speech on the Pixel 2 XL, just follow these simple steps:
Open the Settings app
Tap on Accessibility
Tap on Select to speak and turn it ON > Ok
Tap the accessibility button in the navigation bar to activate the floating widget
Tap on any text on your screen to begin...
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