Pixel 7a: First Things To Do
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➤ CHAPTERS
00:00 | Intro
00:16 | Get some protection
00:48 | Make it faster
02:30 | Refresh rate
02:54 | Touch sensitivity
03:24 | Text and display
04:08 | Adaptive vs Natural
04:30 | Text on lock screen
05:08 | Now playing
05:45 | Battery %
06:19 | Register more fingers
07:50 | Skip lock screen
08:08 | Power button power options
08:57 | Back tap
09:48 | Button vs Swipe nagivation
10:29 | Lock & touch sounds
11:19 | Keyboard number row
12:01 | Grid
12:47 | Smart Lock
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@TechnicallyAlex Жыл бұрын
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@th3blackghost214 11 ай бұрын
Can the phone transfer apps?
@phobos1963 2 ай бұрын
"as low as 15$/month" Brothers move to France, here we have the goat which is Xavier Niel, He busted the whole comms business by lowering prices to nuts 💖
@purpleskybaby Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing how to get the 3 buttons back as a disabled person I can't always do a reliable swipe, so I'm glad they still exist!
@remotepinecone Жыл бұрын
EVERYONE can I have your attention, for true 90 hz you must do this: Developer options > force peak refresh rate, the smooth display option that switches between 90/60 is buggy I can see it switch its annoying as hell this fixes it, nobody mentions this!
@L-a_w 9 ай бұрын
What's the battery life with True 90hz is like?
@SamscrewuGaming 8 ай бұрын
Or you can just leave it in 60 Hz and save you about 2 hours of battery life 🤷
@lachyjit 8 ай бұрын
@@SamscrewuGamingfr
@youtubepaste 8 ай бұрын
@SamscrewuGaming some people do enjoy the smoother display, and the battery saver limits the screen back to 60hz when you enable it, and it's optional too
@charger4905 4 ай бұрын
@@SamscrewuGaming I use a 90hz phone, if I change the settings to 60hz I can see a very big difference, u kinda feel like the phone is lagging but it isn't, I prefer smoother display, for me 60hz phones are a downgrade
@casey.rob. Жыл бұрын
Loved this video! Great tips! Also I use “force refresh rate” and “screen protector mode” even without a screen protector. It makes the phone much more fluid.
@saradesotel1566 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for explaining what "remove animations" is! So much less distracting.
@Rick_MacKenzie 3 ай бұрын
Loved the keyboard options especially permanent number row. Another useful setting you did not mention is the gesture cursor control (under glide typing) which allows you to move the cursor by sliding your finger on the space bar. I used to get so frustrated trying to position the cursor to an exact spot by tapping and moving my finger in the text box.
@Philbyyyy Жыл бұрын
Wow great video. Learnt heaps and will be using alot of these on my new 7a
@asafandshit Жыл бұрын
Great video! I also ordered a Spigen case, they're the best.
@dezmondwhitney1208 4 ай бұрын
I have watched a lot of videos as I am about to get a pixel 7a on contract here in the UK. These tips stand out well. Great video. Thanks.
@alanbainbridge_tville_ut 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I got my 7a yesterday and I was a bit frustrated. Nice to know I have options. This so helpful
@GerdionXT 5 ай бұрын
1st thing you do is a format reset because u can't be 100% sure if noone use that device before even if it's brand new...
@MMcL-qe1zj Жыл бұрын
Absolutely great tips. Thanks!
@Snarethedrummer 10 ай бұрын
Quite helpful, thank you!
@hershin 17 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! These tips were a great help!
@amonlight 5 ай бұрын
Thank you. I spare a lot of time and frustration with my New Pixel 7a
@jasonbarton9352 7 ай бұрын
Alex- real quick- best most comprhensive vid on a Pixel 7A ever- automatically subscribed !
@evie6183 10 ай бұрын
Awesome video...thanks for the tips!
@jamesconner3437 6 ай бұрын
This is what makes You Tube useful. Thanks. Will take a look at your other vids and Subscribe if one or two are this good.
@blkrainbow1075 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you!
@straights 4 ай бұрын
Hey i got the google pixel 7A yesterday and have spent the last few hours getting things organised. Thanks for all the tips. One thing i cannot find is the system navigation in Gestures. I absolutely hate having to swipe to go back and was looking forward to fixing this but that option appears to be missing :(
@2Pish 7 ай бұрын
Amazing setup guide, wow, thank you.
@nathandively8524 8 ай бұрын
This was a great video. Thank you for the information
@BlakJanuary 4 ай бұрын
Thanks this was super helpful! ❤
@RaeesUnboxingwala 7 ай бұрын
This video is a treasure, definitely the video to watch when you have pixel 7a
@lucyc 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this - lots of great tips! I LOVE getting those 3 buttons back...I'm one of the archaic folks, what can I say! 😂
@jamesrobinson2527 4 ай бұрын
Thank. This is all very helpful and easy to understand.
@SahirSiddiqui 11 ай бұрын
Thanks . Got at least 5 things i like and implemented on my phone.
@aichiro8040 5 ай бұрын
This video saved me on the keyboard numbers and many other useful tips.
@parkerstagg5667 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Alex, I used most of your suggestions.
@dc619 Жыл бұрын
Just got the device, moved from OnePlus, gonna take some time, but so far so good
@jimprovan8866 9 ай бұрын
Very informative bloke. Have you made one on how to set different ringtones for callers? I have searched but they only show how to change my ringtone.
@karlbrown5457 9 ай бұрын
Great smartphone tips, thanks 👍
@CrandallGa 26 күн бұрын
Great Video please do more on the 7A, however the HONG-AMY case is WAY more protective.
@robertscharf3004 Жыл бұрын
very helpful, Thank you.
@JohnSmith-oe4ci 10 ай бұрын
the battery % thing was worth the whole video !
@GaryDuxbury Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, very helpful
@stevemalone4268 3 ай бұрын
This was the best video on Google pic 7A Thank you so much!
@novabelll Жыл бұрын
I love the animations of the pixel phones. I would never turn them off, even if it’s „faster“.
@s3nd0hp Жыл бұрын
Great video men respect!
@jamesivan2877 5 ай бұрын
Good tips. These do help.
@dplj4428 5 ай бұрын
Turning down haptics, notifications, nosy Assistant, as much as possible, nfc and bluetooth off until i’m using Sleeptime: go airplane mode plus do not disturb. 8:31 changed power button to power. 9:14 backtap?
@johnbmw550i 7 ай бұрын
Great info thanks
@Nico-vj3io Жыл бұрын
Will you still make Samsung tips?
@chandramohan3202 8 ай бұрын
Sir bought this model yesterday, receiving sound while calling is very low, also while playing video. Please suggest what to do
@veronicawolf7878 11 ай бұрын
i'm upgrading to this phone, i ordered it but i just have to go in the 10th pay for it and pick it up, i'm currently gunna be upgrading from samsung galaxy note 10, is there anything i should know? thank you(:
@RJM1011 9 ай бұрын
Good to see thank you.
@user-zu4kf6ty3w 10 ай бұрын
any tips to keep 7a cooler? thx
@lmezy25 4 ай бұрын
How do I get rid of the pull up menu with the app I just want them all on the main home screen
@neorich59 25 күн бұрын
Actually, the very _first_ thing I do is to activate the "old school" buttons. Why bother with all that swiping, when you can just tap on an option. Talk about complicating simplicity. The next thing is to disable all vibration, haptics and touch sounds. I absolutely _hate_ the vibration, in particular. The next thing is to download and install "Swiftkey." I've been using it for years and it has "long press" options, as _well_ as a number row option, so that you rarely, ever need to toggle keyboards. Finally, I get rid of that pointless Google Search Bar, (I use Chrome, so what's the point?) which you can't delete, or move and is always there and in the way. To do this, I install Nova Launcher (I'd actually prefer to use the Google Launcher, but there's no option to move/hide the search bar) which remembers all the settings from previous phones, once downloaded. Actually, I didn't know about the Search Bar, before buying my (otherwise) wonderful 6a. If it weren't possible to remove/hide/move it, via Nova Launcher, that would've been a total deal breaker, for me and I would've returned it immediately! 😉😉
@SiaTheWizard Жыл бұрын
the developer mode was new and nice ;)
@LarryBloom Жыл бұрын
Maybe my visual system is slow but I would never sacrifice battery life to increase frame rate above 60hz.
@xerpiiDD 6 ай бұрын
Hello Guys isnit possible to remove the Google search bar on the screen? Or place it somewhere where you don't see it? Thank you l.
@user-op8iy3uu1r 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the helpful video. I'm having a problem with the double tap. Can't seem to get it to work properly unless I'm misunderstanding it.
@RachelBGreen 10 ай бұрын
Nor me, maybe because I have a case fitted?
@rustycalvera977 Ай бұрын
how do you get back out of developer mode
@user-np6px3ri1b 4 ай бұрын
excellent video!!!
@dat219 2 ай бұрын
Excellent thank you
@raidev_ 5 ай бұрын
removing or speeding up animations does not make your phone faster, it just makes it less smooth
@rustycalvera977 Ай бұрын
on my android 14 I don't seem to have smart lock feature....
@nancygilchrist8932 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your video, I am so much less stressed about switching to my new pixel🎉
@Blossom0000 Жыл бұрын
Pixel 7 ❤
@kapitanbaobao9222 6 ай бұрын
Great video
@MickiWebsdane 2 ай бұрын
Wished someone would do a tutorial on how to change from Samsung galaxy to Pixel 7a. There are no equivalents to some features I'm used to.
@jasoncole7711 7 ай бұрын
Nice, but would advise against using the 90fps "Smooth Display" option as it will eat battery. Also I would calibrate the battery first.
@hamidch632 7 ай бұрын
calibrate how ?
@Arestas25 5 ай бұрын
Why on earth would anyone use a display at 60hz (with lots of lag) instead of 90hz, if it's available??.
@Humineral 5 ай бұрын
@@Arestas25 He literally said "as it will eat battery"
@GamingMate 4 ай бұрын
this man earn sub
@AmitChattopadhyayfreak 7 ай бұрын
Perfect ❤
@Rehnstrand Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for Adaptive sound but it seems the 7a is missing this option... Does anyone know if this is correct or if I just didn't manage to find it?
@hrv0j3 10 ай бұрын
It's right there in ”sound&vibration”
@rickferr1546 3 ай бұрын
Does this phone over heat ?
@madlynblom9131 2 ай бұрын
Can SOMEONE tell me where to enter my home address? I typed it incorrectly months ago and now I can't find it. It's an important detail when setting extended unlock!
@user-pl9mb6id1k Жыл бұрын
Just bought 7a but no colour control (like yours)
@High_Goblin_King 7 ай бұрын
I think smart unlock is called extend unlock in Android 14.
@Jopn83 Жыл бұрын
I have the 7 , but saw the video till the end 😂
@inegma 3 ай бұрын
This video was useful for me today. Ironically, it was to activate a 3 button navigation feature that the youtuber labeled as archaic. Not only did they have the audacity to remove the buttons as the default config, but they also inverted the "all apps" and "back" buttons.. BLASPHEMY!!
@Mac2thaPac 9 ай бұрын
Funny how most of these settings are the same as my 4 year old Xperia 1 have.
@dplj4428 5 ай бұрын
I didnt see smart lock. Is it the same as Extended Unlock?
@lucyc 4 ай бұрын
Mine doesn't have it, either. It might be a result of a different release.
@stever3979 Жыл бұрын
Choosing Between pixel 7a, or s23 plus, not sure which one waiting to see what Samsung is offering this week any ideas, thank you
@TechnicallyAlex Жыл бұрын
You can wait to see the S23 FE, but if you need a phone today, just depends what eco system you like, google android or galaxy ONE UI, both great phones
@sagniksarkar6003 Жыл бұрын
@@TechnicallyAlex WHEN WILL THE S23 FE WILL LAUNCH ??
@briguy_fieri1689 Жыл бұрын
This seems like a completely unfair comparison. It’s a premium flagship vs a budget phone.
@marksouthwell4490 11 ай бұрын
S23+ costs nearly twice as much . S23+ costs more then the 7Pro
@charliegeorge. 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the triple point animation speed tip. Worked on my still snappy 4a, no option to choose 90hz on the 4a, its only a 60hz screen. Personally i hate seeing the battery percentage as i think I'd develop what electric car drivers call range anxiety, also if i need to know the percentage at any time i can just pull down the notification shade a bit, or as i call it the roller blind! but i just wait till i get a heads up at 20% but even that annoys me as i don't recharge until around 10% or below when the battery symbol turns red, but i admit i have forgotten and its shut down whilst browsing, i wish they gave a heads up at 3% or red battery icon started flashing.
@Jjoshyveliyannoor 6 ай бұрын
Can you explain VoLte in 7a
@sushma5127 4 ай бұрын
My Pixel 7a speaker has become louder rather than normal one... Please help me out with it
@franjones5312 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I just got this phone today and hate it. Still not sure that I'll keep it, but I hate it a little less.
@dieulensvictor Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, just give it a few days, you will love it cause, it is the smartest phone on the market
@yeon723 Жыл бұрын
what makes you hate it? I'm considering it.
@franjones5312 Жыл бұрын
@@yeon723 It's actually not bad now. I had to get used to swiping everything instead of pressing buttons (moving between screens, etc.). Also, an hour after I started using the phone, it got REALLY hot. I almost took it back, but it cooled down a few minutes later. It will still occasionally get warm, but nothing like that first day. I pretty much only talk, text, and watch KZfaq videos. I'm sure the phone can do a lot more than I'm using it for. I'm kind of old, but my 17-year-old nephew thinks my Pixel is great. Best wishes to you.
@nowaytogoback 10 ай бұрын
@@franjones5312yeah it gets hot really often, even when you fo just texting ng
@hannandee2728 9 ай бұрын
The overheating is the problem. Can't even hold it for long
@vivekyes 11 ай бұрын
I am planning to buy 7a. Any of the pixel 7a user still having heating issue after the software patch?
@gundalfthelost1624 11 ай бұрын
Nope, no heating issues.
@BrennonMaingot 11 ай бұрын
No heating issues. But poor battery life. Wouldn't recommend.
@gundalfthelost1624 11 ай бұрын
@@BrennonMaingot What are you guys doing that drain the battery that fast? I unplugged my 7a this morning around 06:30 and it's 19:28 now. My battery is at 44% and I've used it a lot today. Phone calls, texting, music, photos, youtube, notes, browsing etc. The battery easily lasts a full day.
@edgarusi664 Жыл бұрын
I'm having issues with my 7a crashing when using some apps ( FB, YT and others) anyone having the same issues?
@marksouthwell4490 11 ай бұрын
That's usually the apps and not the phone . The apps usually settle after an update
@sovetea3599 3 ай бұрын
Install Graphene OS was number one 😆 Then buy a quadlock
@lauralee5313 7 ай бұрын
You can't turn this phone off at all. That is crazy
@user-st3rq5yc1o 6 ай бұрын
What do you mean? it's in the notification panel
@Camouflage3680 Ай бұрын
First things is instaling "Nova launcher"😊
@dieulensvictor Жыл бұрын
I've been using Pixel for 4 years now, and I'm still learning; the crazy part is this is probably only 5% he just showed you, and I'm not even kidding.
@emperror85 6 ай бұрын
And this level of customization options is exactly why I use Android and hate iOS. :)
@jonasedfeldt1127 Ай бұрын
The screen looks washed out like an ips and don't understand why?
@syedfarabi2884 7 ай бұрын
Smart unlock 🤣 please 🙏 don’t tell her😜
@NovaChic 2 ай бұрын
Do you know why the phone is so hot when on video call
@derwaechter01 2 күн бұрын
Buttons rule - gestures stink
@specialcircs 5 ай бұрын
The fingerprint recognition is trash, don't bother. Face recog is better.
@DiannJ 4 ай бұрын
His idea of putting in the same fingerprint twice really helps this issue!
@scipioafricanus7697 Жыл бұрын
try to get rid of the search bar at the bottom.... yeah, thats pixel for ya. way too limited..
@KwamtumPshX Жыл бұрын
Have you figured it out?
@saradesotel1566 Жыл бұрын
Nova launcher can remove search bar. Highly recommend. Don't think I could stand this phone without it.
@gundalfthelost1624 11 ай бұрын
Takes 30 seconds to download and install a new launcher from the market place. Nova Launcher is a good basic one.
@user-st3rq5yc1o 6 ай бұрын
Ya but it's android so your not limited to Googles launcher. I like Microsofts launcher
@daffvelos Жыл бұрын
I'd rather buy nothing phone (1).
@AntGsz94 6 ай бұрын
Limited in the US
@priyabratasaha3895 Жыл бұрын
could the bezels BE any larger?
@jevonsims900 Жыл бұрын
Could have Google Pixel Fold bezels.
@t.h.5389 Жыл бұрын
IPhone SE
@arcyarcanine Жыл бұрын
Maybe if I wasn't going... Commando!
@kayleighls90 Жыл бұрын
With a case on I can barely notice them
@priyabratasaha3895 Жыл бұрын
@@kayleighls90 you'll NEED a case anyway to not notice the overheating also.
@josemendes4110 4 ай бұрын
The 1st thing you should do is stop buying Pixel phones, more often than not they don't work the way you want them to and you get suckered into buying them by these Google paid, you tubers!!
@redkop510 4 ай бұрын
I've got a 4 year old phone better than that🤔
@hedsy 3 ай бұрын
You talk way to danm fast
@jayjay378378 Жыл бұрын
1st thing to do is return it
@AntGsz94 6 ай бұрын
Why
@jayjay378378 6 ай бұрын
They bend easier than an iPhone six and that had bend gate after only a second in my back pocket and accidentally sitting down was meant like a banana it does still work but hard to use now the aluminium body frame is very weak, never had a phone bend before so easily
@user-st3rq5yc1o 6 ай бұрын
people who put their phone in their back pockets have more trust in their phone than I have in anyone
@jayjay378378 6 ай бұрын
@@user-st3rq5yc1o that’s the thing I never did just made from Weak materials unfortunately
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