Physical changes are also welcome, so things like skins, cases, screen protections etc... are fine to discuss.
For me, in this order:
- Wi-Fi calling: it was very surprising that this was not on by default, and enabling it helped a bit with the battery life on my Pixel 7a;
- Try custom launchers: I was happy with the phone but the very first annoying thing is the damn Google search bar and how there was no way to just hide it like any other widget. So I ended up installing KISS Launcher (it's FOSS and still maintained);
- Bite the bullet and install GrapheneOS: you get more security, sandboxed Play Services, a more fine-grained permissions system and you can still install the default Pixel apps from the Play Store while cutting off their internet access, and most importantly you get rid of the Google bar (also enabled Wi-Fi calling as previously done).
GrapheneOS is essential before connecting a pixel phone to the internet.
Share your best Pixel photography tips and tricks! 📸
2y 10mon ago by lemmy.world/u/AlmightySnoo in googlepixelShow us your Pixel photos! 🖼️
2y 11mon ago by lemmy.world/u/AlmightySnoo in googlepixelMeta Thread 🏛️
2y 11mon ago by lemmy.world/u/AlmightySnoo in googlepixel
Pixel users report battery drain issues after March update, and this could be the reason
2mon 2d ago by feddit.online/u/WesternInfidels in googlepixel from www.androidauthority.com
"Snow" screen glitch on Pixel 7 running GrapheneOS
3mon 27d ago by lemmy.world/u/grue in googlepixelRIP my old Pixel. Screen is toast. Is the 10A literally just a 9a in disguise?
3mon 28d ago by lemdro.id/u/mudkip in googlepixel
September update shortens Pixel battery life for many
3mon 7h ago by sh.itjust.works/u/StarvingMartist in googlepixel from piunikaweb.compixel 7 pro suddenly died
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5mon 2d ago by sh.itjust.works/u/clay_pidgin in googlepixel
Where did you guys buy your Google Pickle?
5mon 7d ago by lemdro.id/u/mudkip in googlepixel from files.catbox.moe
My beautiful home screen, and not search bar in sight
5mon 13d ago by sh.itjust.works/u/StarvingMartist in googlepixel from sh.itjust.worksHow unlucky can someone be to have their 3rd (!!!) 6 corrupted by an upgrade ⤵️
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7mon 22d ago by aussie.zone/u/psud in googlepixelAnyone here got into Pixel from a OnePlus phone?
7mon 24d ago by lemmy.world/u/ScaryCoffee7 in googlepixel
Pixel's big Android 16 QPR1 update rolling out — brings more than just Material 3 Expressive
9mon 16d ago by lemmy.world/u/lazycouchpotato in googlepixel from www.androidauthority.com
Google: 'Your $1000 phone needs our permission to install apps now'". Android users are screwed
9mon 20d ago by lemmy.world/u/hackitfast in googlepixel from youtu.beleaving pixel
9mon 26d ago by lemmy.zip/u/shortwavesurfer in googlepixel
Exclusive: Google Pixel 10 will debut Gemini-powered 'Camera Coach'
10mon 14d ago by feddit.uk/u/tinned_tomatoes in googlepixel from www.androidheadlines.com
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10mon 20d ago by lemmy.world/u/SidewaysHighways in googlepixel
[SOLVED] In desparate need of a new Pixel 6a battery
10mon 27d ago by piefed.blahaj.zone/u/riscwarez in googlepixel from piefed.cdn.blahaj.zoneWanting to buy pixel phone to install custom os on it
10mon 14h ago by szmer.info/u/Igilq in googlepixel
Mandatory software update to reduce the battery capacity for affected Pixel 6a phones being pushed out
11mon 5d ago by lemmy.world/u/lazycouchpotato in googlepixel
Received a refurbished #Pixel8 from #Google with an unlocked bootloader (which makes banking app struggle) and have to calibrate the fingerprint reader on my own....? Seriously!?
11mon 13d ago by det.social/users/notiondump in googlepixel from det.social
the top screen and in split-screen is about half the size of what it should be.
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Watching prices for a month has been infuriating
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Google Pixel EOL table
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Android 15 QPR1 OTA images are out
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Changes in Sleep Tracking on Pixel Watch 1
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Pixel 9 pro fold update to android 15?
1y 7mon ago by lemmy.world/u/NemoWuMing in googlepixel
The Astrophotography mode can finally be forced on (October Feature Drop)
1y 8mon ago by lemmy.one/u/Markaos in googlepixel from blog.googleAndroid 15 for Pixels is getting released today!
1y 8mon ago by lemmy.world/u/isti115 in googlepixel from www.androidpolice.com