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  1. GamerCore

    Pixel 2 XL: How to Turn Off Always On Display

    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
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Set Up Email

    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
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Set Alarm

    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...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Make Folders

    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...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Keep Screen On

    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.
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Install SIM Card

    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...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Hide Pictures

    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...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Exit Full Screen Mode

    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...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Disable Autocorrect

    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...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Change the Keyboard

    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...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Video Call

    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...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to use Text to Speech

    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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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Turn On/Off Safe Mode

    To turn on Safe Mode -- which will allow your device to boot without 3rd party apps running -- just follow these steps: Long press on the power button Long press on Power off Confirm you want to boot into Safe Mode by pressing Ok Wait for device to reboot into Safe Mode To turn off Safe...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to Set Data Limit

    Not everyone has an unlimited data plan. To set a Data Limit for yourself on the Pixel 2 XL, just follow these easy steps: Open the Settings app Tap on Network & internet Tap on Data usage Tap on Mobile data usage Tap on the gear icon Tap on Set data limit to turn it on Limiting data usage...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to send GIFs

    Sending GIFs on the Pixel 2 XL is really easy, just follow these simple steps: Open a messaging app or other app that allows you to send images Tap the empty text field Tap the emoji key inside the keyboard (Gboard/Google Keyboard) Tap on the GIF tab Browse through GIFs using the search bar...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to use Split Screen

    To do Split Screen mode on the Pixel 2 XL and have two apps open at the same time, just follow these simple steps: Open an app Long press the Recents button (square button in the navigation bar) Scroll through your recent apps on the bottom half of the screen Tap an app preview to open the app...
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    Pixel 2 XL: Put Emoji in Contact Name

    Adding emoji to a Contact Name is super easy, just follow these steps: Open the Contacts app Tap on desired contact Tap on the edit button (pen icon) Tap on the name Tap on the emoji key in your keyboard and choose whichever emoji you'd like Tap Save
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    Pixel 2 XL: Put Contact on Home Screen

    Adding a contact to your home screen is easy, just follow these simple steps: Long press a blank area of your home screen Tap on Widgets Scroll down to Contacts and long press on a widget Drop it on your home screen or place it inside a folder Choose the contact you'd like to add
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    Pixel 2 XL: How to get Developer Options

    To unlock the Pixel 2 XL's hidden Developer options, just follow these simple steps: Open the Settings app Tap on System Tap on About phone Tap Build number about 7 times Tap the back button You should now see Developer options under Backup and above System update
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    Pixel 2 XL: Play YouTube in Background (PiP)

    Thanks to Android 8.0 Oreo, the Pixel 2 XL has the ability to display some apps in Picture-in-Picture mode (PiP). While the YouTube app is compatible with this feature -- allow you to play YouTube videos in the background -- it's exclusive to those who are subscribed to YouTube Red. Here's how...
  21. GamerCore

    Pixel 2 XL: How To Install an APK

    To install on APK (app) from outside of the Google Play Store -- also known as sideloading -- just follow these steps: Open the Settings app Tap on Apps & notifications Tap on Advanced Tap on Special app access Tap on Install unknown apps Select the app you used to download the APK Turn on...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How To Hard Reset / Restore Factory Settings

    If your Pixel 2 XL is misbehaving or you want to sell it to someone, a factory reset will erase everything and start from scratch. Before you do a factory reset, make sure all personal media is backed up. From there, follow these steps: Go to Settings > System Select Reset Select Factory data...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How To Exit Apps

    To exit or "force close" apps on the Pixel 2 XL, all you have to do is follow these simple steps: Tap the recents button (square button in the navigation bar) Swipe left or right on an app preview to close it Or... Open the Settings app Tap on Apps & notifications Tap on See all ___ apps...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How To Erase Browser History

    To erase the web browser history on the Pixel 2 XL, just follow these easy steps: Open the Chrome browser app Tap the 3-dot menu button in the upper right Tap History Delete individual items by tapping the trash can icon or... Tap Clear browsing data for additional options Choose between...
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    Pixel 2 XL: How To Edit Contact Info

    Editing contact info on the Pixel 2 XL is easy, just follow these simple steps: Open the Contacts app Tap on the contact you'd like to edit Tap on the pen icon (edit) Edit the contact info as necessary Tap Save
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