Google Pixel Survival Guide

Book excerpt: The Google Pixel is the first Google phone truly integrated with all that is Google. From the Google Assistant to the new application launcher, all of the features on the Pixel are made specifically for those used to Google's interfaces. This guide will introduce you to these new features, as well as the rest of the Google Pixel. Learning which buttons perform which functions is useless unless you know how it will help you in your everyday use of the iPhone. Therefore, this guide will teach you how to perform the most common tasks. Instead of presenting arbitrary instructions in lengthy paragraphs, this book gives unambiguous, simple step-by-step procedures. Additionally, detailed screenshots help you to confirm that you are on the right track. This Survival Guide also goes above and beyond to explain Secret Tips and Tricks to help you accomplish your day-to-day tasks much faster. If you get stuck, just refer to the Troubleshooting section to figure out and solve the problem. This guide includes: - Getting Started - Making Calls - Making Video Calls Using Google Duo - Multitasking - Button Layout - Navigating the Screens - Using the Speakerphone During a Voice Call - Staring a Conference Call - Managing Your Contacts - Text Messaging - Adding Texted Phone Numbers to Contacts - Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Text - Sending Picture and Video Messages - Using the Chrome Web Browser - Managing Photos and Videos - Using the Gmail Application - Managing Applications - Setting Up a Google Account - Sharing an Application - Using the Play Store to Download Applications - Reading User Reviews - Deleting an Application - Adjusting the Settings - Using the Google Assistant - Turning Vibration On and Off - Setting Alert Sounds - Changing the Wallpaper - Setting a Passcode or Fingerprint Lock - Changing Keyboard Settings - Changing Photo Settings - TUrning the Hidden Notification Light On or Off - Turning Bluetooth On and Off - Turning Wi-Fi On and Off - Turning Airplane Mode On and Off - Tips and Tricks - Maximizing Battery Life - Taking a Screenshot - Using Gestures to Perform Quick Actions - Accessing the Settings Screen Quickly - Quickly Navigating the Settings Pages - Resetting Your Phone - Troubleshooting ...and much more!