Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 9 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
The Pixel battery continuously learns your behaviours and optimises itself based on your most recent app usage. When you set up a new device or after a factory reset, optimisation may take up to a few weeks to take full effect. For best results keep Adaptive Battery and Battery Optimisation on.
It's normal for your Pixel battery to drain a little more than usual after a software update. This is because the phone is working hard to download and optimise the new software and get everything up and running.
If you still experience unusual battery drain after a few days, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.
Change your settings
- Open your phone's settings app.
- Tap Connected devices
Connection preferences.
- Tap the setting that you want to change.
Connection preferences.What settings you can change
BluetoothYou can play music, make phone calls and more by connecting your phone to another device that also uses Bluetooth. Find out how to connect your phone via Bluetooth.
You can use NFC to make contactless payments with your Pixel phone. Learn how to use NFC and contactless payments.
Important: If you don't see the NFC setting, your phone doesn't have NFC. You won't be able to use contactless payments.
Turn on NFC
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Tap Connected devices
Connection preferences
- Turn on Use NFC.
Connection preferences If you have a Chromecast, Nexus Player or other device that can cast, you can project your device's screen and audio to a TV. Learn how to use Cast.
You can print from some apps on your phone. In apps that can't print, you can take and print a screenshot. Find out how to print from your phone.
USB
You can use a USB cable with your phone. Find out how to transfer files or record audio with a USB cable.