How to receive a file via Bluetooth on Google Pixel. Bluetooth visibility issue

receive a file via bluetooth on Google Pixel

A user asks: I turned on Bluetooth on Google Pixel but I cannot send a file to it cause it is not visible from another phone. Please, help me to find out what’s the problem. I need to transfer files very often but hate connecting my devices to a PC each time. 

Well, this is a very reasonable questions. Indeed, Pixel phone have some peculiarities when it comes to wireless file transfer. Let’s solve the problem.

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How to add the number row to Google Keyboard (GBoard)

number row enabled

Many of you for sure got used to the number row on your Android virtual keyboard. However it is not activated by default on Google Pixel and Pixel XL.

The dedicated row of digits allows you to quickly type digits without need to switch to another page. However, in this case, the keyboard takes more space and covers more area of your screen.

Anyways, here is how to enable the number row in Google keyboard (GBoard) on Pixel or any other device with this app.

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Where Is The File Manager On Google Pixel And How to Add Its Shortcut To The Home Screen

file explorer (file manager) on Google Pixel

Google Pixel has a built-in File Manager app (however it is hidden a bit). You can explore all files and folders and even perform all basic operations with them. In this article read about:

  • how to find a File Manager on Google Pixel and Pixel XL under Android Nougat 7;
  • how to perform basic operations with files and folders in the built-in explorer app;
  • how to add a shortcut to File Manager to the home screen of Google Pixel.

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How to record high-quality stereo sound on Google Pixel

high-quality stereo sound recording on Google Pixel

Google Pixel comes without a pre-installed audio recording app. And as far as it shoots video with mono sound audio many people believe Pixel is not capable of stereo sound recording (despite it has two built-in microphones).

Here we will prove that it is not true. Read about how to easily record high-quality stereo sound on Google Pixel and Pixel XL. 

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How to test RAM modules for errors and compatibility using Memtest86+ on bootable USB flash disk

RAM errors can cause serious issues with your computer: spontaneous reboots, BSODs, app freezings or even everything mentioned together.

When troubleshooting hardware related issues you will need to check your RAM modules for errors and mutual compatibility.

We strongly recommend to test RAM using famous Memtest86+ utility that supports testing of DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 memory. In this guide we will teach you how to:

  • download Memtest86+ utility;
  • create a bootable USB stick with Memtest86+;
  • test your RAM modules for errors and compatibility using the prerared USB stick.

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