Pixel 7a: First Things To Do

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  • @TechnicallyAlex
    @TechnicallyAlex  ปีที่แล้ว +7

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    • @th3blackghost214
      @th3blackghost214 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can the phone transfer apps?

    • @phobos1963
      @phobos1963 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @remotepinecone
    @remotepinecone ปีที่แล้ว +114

    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
      @L-a_w ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What's the battery life with True 90hz is like?

    • @SamscrewuGaming
      @SamscrewuGaming ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Or you can just leave it in 60 Hz and save you about 2 hours of battery life 🤷

    • @lachywtw
      @lachywtw ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SamscrewuGamingfr

    • @youtubepaste
      @youtubepaste ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@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
      @charger4905 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@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

  • @purpleskybaby
    @purpleskybaby ปีที่แล้ว +54

    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!

  • @Rick_MacKenzie
    @Rick_MacKenzie 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

  • @casey.rob.
    @casey.rob. ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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.

    • @98SE
      @98SE 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Force refresh rate forces 90Hz on the AOD too which wastes power, the AOD normally runs at 30Hz.

  • @saradesotel1566
    @saradesotel1566 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks so much for explaining what "remove animations" is! So much less distracting.

  • @amonlight
    @amonlight 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you. I spare a lot of time and frustration with my New Pixel 7a

  • @alanbainbridge_tville_ut
    @alanbainbridge_tville_ut ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much. I got my 7a yesterday and I was a bit frustrated. Nice to know I have options. This so helpful

  • @jamesconner3437
    @jamesconner3437 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @dplj4428
    @dplj4428 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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?

  • @dezmondwhitney1208
    @dezmondwhitney1208 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @Philbyyyy
    @Philbyyyy ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow great video. Learnt heaps and will be using alot of these on my new 7a

  • @straights
    @straights 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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 :(

  • @GerdionXT
    @GerdionXT 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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...

    • @ketan6182
      @ketan6182 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      check out warranty status, if it's anything less than a year, you've been scammed.

    • @harmhoeks5996
      @harmhoeks5996 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ketan6182will check soon

  • @hershin
    @hershin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much! These tips were a great help!

  • @Snarethedrummer
    @Snarethedrummer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Quite helpful, thank you!

  • @jasonbarton9352
    @jasonbarton9352 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex- real quick- best most comprhensive vid on a Pixel 7A ever- automatically subscribed !

  • @novabelll
    @novabelll ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the animations of the pixel phones. I would never turn them off, even if it’s „faster“.

  • @MMcL-qe1zj
    @MMcL-qe1zj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely great tips. Thanks!

  • @lucyc
    @lucyc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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! 😂

  • @parkerstagg5667
    @parkerstagg5667 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Alex, I used most of your suggestions.

  • @evie6183
    @evie6183 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video...thanks for the tips!

  • @dc619
    @dc619 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just got the device, moved from OnePlus, gonna take some time, but so far so good

    • @ketan6182
      @ketan6182 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha me too! Switching from a testing device to a 7a. Hoping this lasts me about 2 years.

  • @RaeesUnboxingwala
    @RaeesUnboxingwala ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is a treasure, definitely the video to watch when you have pixel 7a

  • @CrandallGa
    @CrandallGa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video please do more on the 7A, however the HONG-AMY case is WAY more protective.

  • @MarinDuncan-i6f
    @MarinDuncan-i6f ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @RachelBGreen ปีที่แล้ว

      Nor me, maybe because I have a case fitted?

  • @blkrainbow1075
    @blkrainbow1075 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful thank you!

  • @neorich59
    @neorich59 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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! 😉😉

  • @jamesrobinson2527
    @jamesrobinson2527 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank. This is all very helpful and easy to understand.

  • @jasoncole7711
    @jasoncole7711 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice, but would advise against using the 90fps "Smooth Display" option as it will eat battery. Also I would calibrate the battery first.

    • @hamidch632
      @hamidch632 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      calibrate how ?

    • @Arestas25
      @Arestas25 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why on earth would anyone use a display at 60hz (with lots of lag) instead of 90hz, if it's available??.

    • @Humineral
      @Humineral 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@Arestas25 He literally said "as it will eat battery"

  • @BlakJanuary
    @BlakJanuary 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks this was super helpful! ❤

  • @SahirSiddiqui
    @SahirSiddiqui ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks . Got at least 5 things i like and implemented on my phone.

  • @2Pish
    @2Pish ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing setup guide, wow, thank you.

  • @kurogane2x
    @kurogane2x 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does quicktap still works if you have a case?

  • @nancygilchrist8932
    @nancygilchrist8932 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for your video, I am so much less stressed about switching to my new pixel🎉

  • @nathandively8524
    @nathandively8524 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a great video. Thank you for the information

  • @GaryDuxbury
    @GaryDuxbury 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much, very helpful

  • @gilbertaragon4415
    @gilbertaragon4415 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! Question how can i recover my pin in the setting? not pin to unlock

  • @stevemalone4268
    @stevemalone4268 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was the best video on Google pic 7A Thank you so much!

  • @robertscharf3004
    @robertscharf3004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very helpful, Thank you.

  • @Nico-vj3io
    @Nico-vj3io ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will you still make Samsung tips?

  • @MickiWebsdane
    @MickiWebsdane 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @karlbrown5457
    @karlbrown5457 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great smartphone tips, thanks 👍

  • @aichiro8040
    @aichiro8040 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video saved me on the keyboard numbers and many other useful tips.

  • @Rehnstrand
    @Rehnstrand ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @hrv0j3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's right there in ”sound&vibration”

  • @jamesivan2877
    @jamesivan2877 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good tips. These do help.

  • @s3nd0hp
    @s3nd0hp ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video men respect!

  • @xerpiiDD
    @xerpiiDD ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @jimprovan8866
    @jimprovan8866 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @JohnSmith-oe4ci
    @JohnSmith-oe4ci ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the battery % thing was worth the whole video !

  • @RJM1011
    @RJM1011 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see thank you.

  • @lmezy25
    @lmezy25 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do I get rid of the pull up menu with the app I just want them all on the main home screen

  • @Emerald29
    @Emerald29 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The first one is also a good advice not just for phones

  • @johnbmw550i
    @johnbmw550i ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info thanks

  • @LarryB-inFL
    @LarryB-inFL ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maybe my visual system is slow but I would never sacrifice battery life to increase frame rate above 60hz.

  • @chandramohan3202
    @chandramohan3202 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir bought this model yesterday, receiving sound while calling is very low, also while playing video. Please suggest what to do

  • @veronicawolf7878
    @veronicawolf7878 ปีที่แล้ว

    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(:

  • @GovindMandora
    @GovindMandora 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    excellent video!!!

  • @LindaChung-b8j
    @LindaChung-b8j ปีที่แล้ว

    any tips to keep 7a cooler? thx

  • @raidev_
    @raidev_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    removing or speeding up animations does not make your phone faster, it just makes it less smooth

  • @dat219
    @dat219 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent thank you

  • @franjones5312
    @franjones5312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @dieulensvictor ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wow, just give it a few days, you will love it cause, it is the smartest phone on the market

    • @yeon723
      @yeon723 ปีที่แล้ว

      what makes you hate it? I'm considering it.

    • @franjones5312
      @franjones5312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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 TH-cam 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
      @nowaytogoback ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@franjones5312yeah it gets hot really often, even when you fo just texting ng

    • @hannandee2728
      @hannandee2728 ปีที่แล้ว

      The overheating is the problem. Can't even hold it for long

  • @stever3979
    @stever3979 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @TechnicallyAlex  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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
      @sagniksarkar6003 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TechnicallyAlex WHEN WILL THE S23 FE WILL LAUNCH ??

    • @briguy_fieri1689
      @briguy_fieri1689 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This seems like a completely unfair comparison. It’s a premium flagship vs a budget phone.

    • @marksouthwell4490
      @marksouthwell4490 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      S23+ costs nearly twice as much . S23+ costs more then the 7Pro

  • @charliegeorge.
    @charliegeorge. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @dieulensvictor
    @dieulensvictor ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @emperror85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And this level of customization options is exactly why I use Android and hate iOS. :)

  • @rustycalvera977
    @rustycalvera977 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how do you get back out of developer mode

  • @GamingMate
    @GamingMate 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this man earn sub

  • @madlynblom9131
    @madlynblom9131 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @dplj4428
    @dplj4428 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didnt see smart lock. Is it the same as Extended Unlock?

    • @lucyc
      @lucyc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine doesn't have it, either. It might be a result of a different release.

  • @kapitanbaobao9222
    @kapitanbaobao9222 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @rustycalvera977
    @rustycalvera977 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    on my android 14 I don't seem to have smart lock feature....

    • @bridgeon7502
      @bridgeon7502 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It might be called 'extended unlock'

  • @priyabratasaha3895
    @priyabratasaha3895 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    could the bezels BE any larger?

    • @jevonsims900
      @jevonsims900 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Could have Google Pixel Fold bezels.

    • @t.h.5389
      @t.h.5389 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      IPhone SE

    • @arcyarcanine
      @arcyarcanine ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Maybe if I wasn't going... Commando!

    • @kayleighls90
      @kayleighls90 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      With a case on I can barely notice them

    • @priyabratasaha3895
      @priyabratasaha3895 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kayleighls90 you'll NEED a case anyway to not notice the overheating also.

  • @inegma
    @inegma 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!!

  • @rickferr1546
    @rickferr1546 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does this phone over heat ?

  • @High_Goblin_King
    @High_Goblin_King ปีที่แล้ว

    I think smart unlock is called extend unlock in Android 14.

  • @SiaTheWizard
    @SiaTheWizard ปีที่แล้ว

    the developer mode was new and nice ;)

  • @harry-up1kb
    @harry-up1kb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got this rn :)

  • @vivekyes
    @vivekyes ปีที่แล้ว

    I am planning to buy 7a. Any of the pixel 7a user still having heating issue after the software patch?

    • @gundalfthelost1624
      @gundalfthelost1624 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope, no heating issues.

    • @BrennonMaingot
      @BrennonMaingot ปีที่แล้ว

      No heating issues. But poor battery life. Wouldn't recommend.

    • @gundalfthelost1624
      @gundalfthelost1624 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

  • @AmitChattopadhyayfreak
    @AmitChattopadhyayfreak ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect ❤

  • @Mac2thaPac
    @Mac2thaPac ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny how most of these settings are the same as my 4 year old Xperia 1 have.

  • @gabræææ00013
    @gabræææ00013 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pixel 7 ❤

  • @sushma5127
    @sushma5127 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Pixel 7a speaker has become louder rather than normal one... Please help me out with it

  • @DarylGraham-w2e
    @DarylGraham-w2e ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought 7a but no colour control (like yours)

  • @fxETA
    @fxETA 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    i bought hotline miami

  • @edgarusi664
    @edgarusi664 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm having issues with my 7a crashing when using some apps ( FB, YT and others) anyone having the same issues?

    • @marksouthwell4490
      @marksouthwell4490 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's usually the apps and not the phone . The apps usually settle after an update

  • @Jjoshyveliyannoor
    @Jjoshyveliyannoor ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you explain VoLte in 7a

  • @NovaChic
    @NovaChic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you know why the phone is so hot when on video call

  • @Jopn83
    @Jopn83 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the 7 , but saw the video till the end 😂

  • @sovetea3599
    @sovetea3599 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Install Graphene OS was number one 😆 Then buy a quadlock

  • @jonasedfeldt1127
    @jonasedfeldt1127 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The screen looks washed out like an ips and don't understand why?

  • @Peculiar_Optics
    @Peculiar_Optics ปีที่แล้ว

    You can't turn this phone off at all. That is crazy

    • @JacobusNotJacobus
      @JacobusNotJacobus ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What do you mean? it's in the notification panel

  • @scipioafricanus7697
    @scipioafricanus7697 ปีที่แล้ว

    try to get rid of the search bar at the bottom.... yeah, thats pixel for ya. way too limited..

    • @KwamtumPshX
      @KwamtumPshX ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you figured it out?

    • @saradesotel1566
      @saradesotel1566 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nova launcher can remove search bar. Highly recommend. Don't think I could stand this phone without it.

    • @gundalfthelost1624
      @gundalfthelost1624 ปีที่แล้ว

      Takes 30 seconds to download and install a new launcher from the market place. Nova Launcher is a good basic one.

    • @JacobusNotJacobus
      @JacobusNotJacobus ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya but it's android so your not limited to Googles launcher. I like Microsofts launcher

  • @specialcircs
    @specialcircs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The fingerprint recognition is trash, don't bother. Face recog is better.

    • @DiannJ
      @DiannJ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      His idea of putting in the same fingerprint twice really helps this issue!

  • @syedfarabi2884
    @syedfarabi2884 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart unlock 🤣 please 🙏 don’t tell her😜

  • @Camouflage3680
    @Camouflage3680 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First things is instaling "Nova launcher"😊

  • @daffvelos
    @daffvelos ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd rather buy nothing phone (1).

    • @AntGsz94
      @AntGsz94 ปีที่แล้ว

      Limited in the US

  • @derwaechter01
    @derwaechter01 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buttons rule - gestures stink

  • @hoviiiii
    @hoviiiii 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    never do a vedio on dark mode

  • @cr07reloaded
    @cr07reloaded หลายเดือนก่อน

    My phone became smarter. Tu🎉

  • @redkop510
    @redkop510 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've got a 4 year old phone better than that🤔