Google Pixel 8 Pro - First Things To Do ( 25+ Tips & Tricks )

WhatGear October 13, 2023
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If you have just got a Google Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, here are some of the best tips, tricks & hidden features for you to test out on day one. This video is a #Pixel8 #Pixel8pro first things to do guide with everything from beginner #TipsAndTricks to more advanced and hard-to-find features and settings. Take a look and let me know if this helps you get setup. *Featured AFFILIATE links* RIDGE Wallet : https://ridgewallet.com/whatgear ( 10% Discount code ‘WHATGEAR’ ) The Finest Pens Known To Mankind : https://ti2design.com/ WhatGear Amazon Shop Front : https://www.amazon.com/shop/whatgear SUBSCRIBE TO WHATGEAR REVIEWS, BECOME A LEGEND : http://bit.ly/2dG5AaJ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC134rgaltHWHrkYc-R8lkZg/join Want to help WhatGear reviews keep the lights on? : https://bit.ly/33h4RY7 00:00 - Pixel 8 tps intro 00:36 - How to improve the display 01:02 - How to remap the power key 01:45 - How to set a custom wallpaper 02:28 - How to create Ai wallpapers 03:31 - How to set themed icons 04:00 - Maximise the space 04:28 - How to improve the sound 05:01 - How to customise the clock 05:43 - How to turn on Always On Display 06:15 - Hide messages on Lockscreen 06:46 - How to change Lockscreen shortcuts 07:12 - How to create new users 08:21 - Identify music all the time 09:16 - How to use the free VPN 09:56 - Advanced routines 10:55 - Better battery saving settings 11:29 - How to use one handed mode 12:23 - Notifications log 12:59 - Screen attention 13:47 - Protect your eyes 13:16 - How transcribe anything 14:51 - Flash notifications 15:27 - The magic editor 16:31 - How to childproof your phone 17:38 - Bonus tip 1 18:40 - Bonus tip 2 19:21 - Bonus tip 3 19:47 - Bonus tip 4 20:19 - Bonus tip 5 20:44 - Bonus tip 6 ———————————————————————————————— 📺 WATCH MORE WHATGEAR VIDEOS - iPhone 13 - First 13 Things to do ( Tips & Tricks ) : https://youtu.be/dhcMGTModlM How to get Google Play on Huawei 2021 - in just 2 mins : https://youtu.be/dhgeN_8Lmoo Macbook Pro 2021 - First 10 things to do ( Beginner Tips & Tricks ) : https://youtu.be/kIH9IkMF5hc Galaxy S21 Ultra Hidden Features & Settings - First 10 Things to do : https://youtu.be/oj4iZcq-doM Galaxy Z Fold 3 Hidden Features & Settings - First 15 Things to do : https://youtu.be/TM0ZqFClN34 Honor 50 vs iPhone 13 vs Vivo X60 Pro - CAMERA COMPARISON (London Comic Con 2021) : https://youtu.be/MkA3jJ70ddg Hisense A7G 4K QLED - Is it the Best Budget 4k TV 2021 ? : https://youtu.be/0HBlH2l3SKw Sony HT A9 vs Sonos Arc 5.1 ( Setup / PS5 Gaming Test / FAQ's ) : https://youtu.be/nk81DweW4OE Sony WF-1000XM4 Review - One Month Later ( + Custom EQ's ) : https://youtu.be/3vDdDiC26yY Huawei Watch Fit Review | English | Best Smartwatch 2020 Android : https://youtu.be/pbw5d5qwwYw ———————————————————————————————————— 🆓 30 DAYS FREE PRIME VIDEO [EU] : https://amzn.to/2POwyzI 🆓 FREE PRIME MUSIC [EU] : https://amzn.to/2DYmKNa 🆓 FREE PRIME VIDEO [US] : hhttps://amzn.to/31u4Iw0 🆓 FREE PRIME MUSIC [US] : https://amzn.to/2UaDnJR --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌍 OFFICIAL WHATGEAR WEBSITE & COMPETITIONS - https://www.whatgear.net --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Tech & my personal favourites Moment Camera Bag : https://www.shopmoment.com/ Sony Alpha A7S III : https://amzn.to/3Z7c6uu Sony Alpha A7IV : https://amzn.to/3r1MwdL Sony Cineline FX30 : https://amzn.to/3EvCLrb Atomos Ninja V : https://amzn.to/44FrvTP Atomos Ninja Cast : https://amzn.to/3r3AErA Angel Bird SSD : https://amzn.to/3ZaLrNk sony fe 24-105mm f/4 g oss lens : https://amzn.to/3P3CMaO Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens : https://amzn.to/3sKEpTi Sony E-mount FE 24mm F1.4 GM : https://amzn.to/3RcZkbP Moment Variable ND : https://www.shopmoment.com/shop Tiffen pro mist filter : https://amzn.to/3PugKPV IFOOTAGE Shark Slider : https://amzn.to/3EwyaoG CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock : https://amzn.to/3Z6jB4Q KEF LSX II Wireless HiFi Speaker : https://amzn.to/3ErkNX3 Manfrotto befree tripod : https://amzn.to/3RbmfUO Rolling C stand : https://amzn.to/3r7XT3R Manfrotto 035RL Super Clamp : https://amzn.to/3RguUFB Falcon Eyes RX-24TDX 150W Flexible Led Video Light : https://amzn.to/44J2183 NEEWER GL1 PRO 15.5" Key Light : https://amzn.to/3ZfyGBe Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Short Shotgun Mic : https://amzn.to/44K10fW Zoom H4N recorder : https://amzn.to/3Ps9MLl DJI Mic Wireless Lavalier : https://amzn.to/3PtUuWf Sony ECM-B1M Mic : https://amzn.to/3r3H8qn Sony 512 GB Tough UHS-II SDXC : https://amzn.to/464AK0P ———————————————————————————————— ↗️ GET MORE VIEWS WITH TUBEBUDDY FREE : https://www.tubebuddy.com/WhatGear ㊙️ SECRET TOOL TO OPTIMISE YOUR VIDEOS : https://morningfa.me/invite/WhatGear ————————————————————————————————

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