How to voice search for YouTube videos on PS5

A recent firmware update added the ability to use your voice in order to search for YouTube videos on your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system. You can take a look at this step-by-step guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can use this new feature.

1. To start off, make sure that your system has been updated to the latest firmware. Otherwise, you won’t be able to use voice search for YouTube videos.

In order to manually update, make sure your PS5 is connected to the Internet and then select the following in order starting from the home menu:

Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings > Update System Software > Update Using Internet.

2. Next, you need to have the Voice Command feature enabled. In order to do so, you need to do the following:

  • Go to the Settings menu of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system.
  • In Settings, you then need to scroll down and select Voice Command (this feature may not be available in region).
  • Inside the Voice Command menu, make sure that the Enable Voice Command setting is turned on.
  • From the same menu, we also recommend that you turn on the Listen for “Hey PlayStation!” setting so that you can search for YouTube videos hands-free. If you leave this setting disabled, then you need to press the PS button on your DualSense to bring up the Command Center quick menu and then select the Voice option.
  • Leave the rest of the settings in the Voice Command menu to the default for now. You can come back later to adjust these to your liking.

To learn more about activating and using voice commands, you can take a look at this article.

3. With the Voice Command feature turned, you should also make sure that the microphone on the DualSense controller is enabled.

If you see an orange light on top of the microphone icon of your controller, then it means that the mic is currently muted. To enable the microphone, press on the light button in order to turn off the orange light.

In addition to the mic on the controller, you can also use the mic from a headset or from another source for the voice command feature.

4. The last requirement is downloading the YouTube App on your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition if you haven’t done so already.

To download this application, you need to do the following:

  • From the home screen menu, press the R1 button to switch over to the Media tab.
  • In the Media tab, you then need to select All Apps.
  • From the All Apps section, scroll down and then select YouTube.
  • In the next page, select Download.

5. Once you have everything set up, you can use the Voice Command feature by saying “Hey PlayStation.”

If you did not enable the “Hey PlayStation!” setting from the Voice Command menu, then you need to press the PS button on the DualSense and select the Voice option in the menu located at the bottom.

6. You should see a white circle appear on the top left side of the screen as well as hear a chime. This indicates that your PS5 is currently listening to your voice commands.

7. Next, you need to speak naturally. For example, if you want to search for YouTube videos for Spider-Man, then you can say any of the following into the microphone:

  • “Spider-Man on YouTube”
  • “Watch Spider-Man on YouTube”
  • “Search for Spider-Man on YouTube”

If done correctly, your PlayStation 5 should bring you to the correct search results page in the YouTube App.

Recommended LG C2 settings for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

The LG C2 is a popular choice when it comes to gaming, especially for the new PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. You can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech to see what are the best settings to use for this OLEDtelevision set when it comes to playing video games.

1. To start off, use the HDMI cables that came with your console to connect to one of the HDMI ports of the C2. For the uninformed, this television set comes with four HDMI 2.1 ports.

Make sure that the gaming systems are directly connected to the TV as you should avoid using splitters or pass-through devices as these may introduce input lag and cause other compatibility issues.

2. Next, go to the Home Dashboard menu of the C2 television set. From there, select the three vertical dots icon and then Edit Inputs.

Afterwards, select the HDMI input that is currently connected to your game console. In the Edit Icon menu, you then need to select PC. By doing so, you will unlock the full bandwidth for HDMI.

3. You then need to go to the All Settings menu and then go the Picture.

In the Picture menu, you first need to select HDR Select Mode and then set it to Game Optimizer.

Go back to the Picture menu and then make sure that you set Aspect Ratio to Original.

4. You should then head to the Advanced Settings section of the Picture menu and then select Brightness. From there, you need to do the following:

  • Set OLED Pixel Brightness to 100.
  • Set Adjust Contrast to 100.
  • Set Black Level to 50.
  • Set Auto Dynamic Contrast to Off.
  • Set Dynamic Tone Mapping to HGiG.
  • Set Peak Brightness to High.
  • Set Gamma (Adjust Brightness) to 2.2.
  • Set Video Range to Auto.
  • Set Motion Eye Care to Off.

The aforementioned settings are for playing HDR games. For SDR games, you can change the following settings:

  • Set OLED Pixel Brightness to 70.
  • Set Adjust Contrast to 85.
  • Set Dynamic Tone Mapping to Off.
  • You can leave the other settings the same when it comes to playing SDR games.

5. Head back to the Advanced Settings section of the Picture menu. This time, you need to select Color. You then need to do the following:

  • Set Color Depth to 55 (for SDR games, you can set this to 50).
  • Tint to 0.
  • Afterwards, select White Balance and then set Color Temperature, Red, Green and Blue to 0.

6. Go back to the Advanced Settings section of the Picture menu once again and then select Clarity.

In the Clarity section, you need to do the following:

  • Set Adjust Sharpness to 0.
  • Set Super Resolution to Off.
  • Set Noise Reduction to Off.
  • Set MPEG Noise Reduction to Off.
  • Set Smooth Gradation to Off.
  • Set Real Cinema to Off.
  • Set TruMotion to Off.

7. Go all the way back to the All Settings menu and then go to General. Afterwards, select AI Service and then make sure all of the settings (including AI Picture Pro, AI Brightness Settings and AI Genre Selection) are turned off.

8. Head back to the General section and then select OLED Care > Device Self Care > Energy Saving. Afterwards, you need to make sure that the Energy Saving Step is set to Off.

9. Go back to the Device Self Care menu and then select OLED Panel Care. Afterwards, make sure to enable Screen Move and set Adjust Logo Brightness to Low.

10. Open the Game Optimizer menu and then select All Settings.

You then need to make sure you are in the Game tab. Afterwards, you need to do the following:

  • Set Game Genre to Standard.
  • Set Reduce Blue Light to Off.
  • Set Dark Room Mode to Off.
  • Set Prevent Input Delay (Input Lag) to Boost.
  • Set VRR & G-Sync to On.
  • Set Fine Tune Dark Areas to 0 (you can change this later if some scenes get too dark to see when you are playing a specific game).

11. Your LG C2 should now be fully optimized for your PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S. With that said, you still need to make sure that you set your console correctly for this OLED TV.

On the PS5 side, head over to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output. From there, you need to do the following:

  • Set resolution to 2160p.
  • Set VRR to Automatic (we recommend leaving Apply to Unsupported Games disabled for now as it may cause issues for specific titles).
  • Set 120 Hz Output to Automatic.
  • Set ALLM to Automatic.
  • Set 4K Transfer Rate to Automatic.
  • Set HDR to On When Supported.
  • Set Deep Color Output to Automatic.
  • Set RGB Range to Automatic (Recommended).
  • Select Adjust HDR and then follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the HDR brightness.

For the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, go to Settings > General > TV & display options > Video modes. Afterwards, make sure that the following boxes are checked:

  • Allow auto-low latency mode
  • Allow variable refresh rate
  • Allow 4K
  • Allow HDR10
  • Allow Dolby Vision
  • Dolby Vision for Gaming

We also recommend leaving Auto HDR disabled as it will convert SDR content to HDR, which may cause some games to look worse.

Next, head back to TV & display options menu and then select Calibrate HDR for games. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the HDR brightness output.

How to zoom and magnify in the PS5 web browser

When using the web browser on your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system, you may find that the text and/or graphics to be too small. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can enlarge these elements.

Before doing anything else, make sure you update your PS5 console to the latest software version as new zooming and magnifying features were added in a recent firmware update. Otherwise, your options will be limited.

How to zoom in text and images for the PS5 web browser

In order to zoom in when using the web browser of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system, you have two methods.

The first method is by using the L3 and R3 buttons on your DualSense controller. By pressing the R3 button, the text and images will gradually become bigger. By pressing the L3 button, the same elements will gradually become smaller.

The second method is by pressing the Options button on the controller. By doing so, you should be able to bring up a sidebar menu. From there, you need to select Zoom. Afterwards, you will be able to select the following options:

  • 100%
  • 110%
  • 125%
  • 150%
  • 175%
  • 200%
  • 250%
  • 300%
  • 400%
  • 500%

The text and images will change is size depending on which option is highlighted. Press the X button on your controller to confirm your choice.

How to magnify text and images in the PS5 web browser

By zooming in on the web browser of your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition system, the page layout may end up changing. If you would like the page layout to stay the same instead, then we recommend using the magnify feature.

In order to do so, you need to press the Options button on the DualSense when using the web browser. In the sidebar menu, you then need to select the Magnify option.

Next, you should see a menu that will show the following percentages:

  • 100%
  • 110%
  • 125%
  • 150%
  • 175%
  • 200%
  • 250%
  • 300%
  • 400%
  • 500%

By navigating this menu, you should see the texts and images change in size. Once you figure out the appropriate magnifying percentage for the web browser, you need to press the X button to confirm your decision.

Keep in mind that you can use zoom and magnify at the same time. To return to the default text and image sizes, you need to set both of these settings to 100%.

Hisense U8H wall mount specs

In 2022, Hisense released the U8H model, which features a Mini LED display. If you have this TV and would like to mount it to a wall, then you can take a look at this compatible guide from Seeking Tech to find all the relevant information.

Screen Sizes

There are currently three screen size variants available of the U8H with the 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch versions. You can find the model number for each size, which is based on the U.S. region (it may be different if you got your TV in another region), below:

  • 55″ Hisense U8H Mini-LED ULED 4K Smart Google TV (55U8H)
  • 65” Hisense U8H Mini-LED ULED 4K Smart Google TV (65U8H)
  • 75” Hisense U8H Mini-LED ULED 4K Smart Google TV (75U8H)

Dimensions (without Stand)

Dimensions without Stand (in inches):

  • 55″ Hisense U8H: 48.5 inches × 28.2 inches × 3.0 inches
  • 65″ Hisense U8H: 57.2 inches × 33.1 inches × 3.0 inches
  • 75″ Hisense U8H: 65.9 inches × 38.1 inches × 3.0 inches

Dimensions without Stand (in centimeters):

  • 55″ Hisense U8H: 123.2 cm x 71.6 cm x 76.2 cm
  • 65″ Hisense U8H: 145.3 cm x 84.1 cm x 76.2 cm
  • 75″ Hisense U8H: 167.4 cm x 96.8 cm x 76.2 cm

Dimensions without Stand (in millimeters):

  • 55″ Hisense U8H: 1231.9 mm x 716.3 mm x 76.2 mm
  • 65″ Hisense U8H: 1452.9 mm x 840.7 mmx 76.2 mm
  • 75″ Hisense U8H: 1673.9 mm x 967.7 x 76.2 mm

Weight (without Stand)

Weight without Stand (in pounds):

  • 55″ Hisense U8H: 41.2 lbs.
  • 65″ Hisense U8H: 56.4 lbs.
  • 75″ Hisense U8H: 81.6 lbs.

Weight without Stand (in kilograms):

  • 55″ Hisense U8H: 18.7 kg
  • 65″ Hisense U8H: 25.6 kg
  • 75″ Hisense U8H: 37.0 kg

VESA Mounting Pattern

In order to put the U8H on a wall, you need to screw it into the mounting bracket first. To do so, you need to use the four screw holes located at the back of the Mini LED screen.

The horizontal and vertical distances of these screw holes are known as the VESA Mounting Pattern. Depending on the screen size of your U8H television set, these distances are different.

You can find the patterns for each version below:

  • 55″ Hisense U8H: 400 mm x 300 mm
  • 65″ Hisense U8H: 400 mm x 400 mm
  • 75″ Hisense U8H: 600 mm x 400 mm
VESA Mounting Pattern (example from different TV).

What mounting screw type should you use for the Hisense U8H?

When installing this television set to the mounting bracket, you should be using the M6 screw type.

What wall mounts are compatible with the Hisense U8H?

When it comes to compatible wall mounts for the Hisense U8H, you should make sure that the VESA Mounting Pattern is supported by the mounting bracket. For the 55-inch version, it will need to support 400 mm x 300 mm while the 65-inch version supports 400 mm x 400 mm. Last but not least, the 75-inch version supports 600 mm x 400 mm.

You should also pay attention to the maximum weight capacity of the mounting bracket. The 55” set weighs in at 41.2 lbs. While the 65” version weighs 56.4 lbs. Of course, the 75” is the heaviest version at 81.6 lbs.

As long as the wall mount matches up with the VESA Mounting Pattern, and is able to hold weight of your U8H, then it should be compatible.

If you are looking for specific mounting bracket recommendations for this Mini LED television series, you can take a look at this article.

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How to show all hidden trophies on PS5

The latest firmware update added the ability to reveal all hidden trophies for an individual game on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system. To see how you can use this helpful feature if you are planning to do some trophy hunting, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. Before you start, make sure that you updated your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition console to the latest firmware. Otherwise, you won’t be able to view all the hidden trophies available for the game of your choice.

2. Once you have updated your console to the latest software version, you then need to head to the Trophies menu.

There are two ways to do so, one from the home screen and the other from the Command Center quick menu.

For the home menu, which is where you can select which game to play, you need to first select your profile picture located on the top right side of the screen. In the pop-up menu, you then need to select Trophies.

From the Command Center quick menu, which you can bring up by pressing the PS button on your DualSense, select your profile picture, which should be located directly to the left of the power icon in the menu placed at the bottom of the screen. Afterwards, select Trophies from the pop-up menu.

3. Once you get to the Trophies menu, hover over the game that you want to view all the hidden trophies for.

4. With the game highlighted, press the Options button on your DualSense controller. For the uninformed, this is the small button that has the three horizontal lines. It is located directly to the left of the triangle button.

5. In the pop-up menu, make sure that the Reveal All setting is enabled.

6. After making sure that the Reveal All setting is turned on for the game, press the circle button on the controller to go back to the Trophies menu.

7. Select the same game from the list by pressing the X button.

8. You should now be able to view the full trophy list, including the previously hidden ones, for the game.

Keep in mind that some of the trophies may contain story and/or gameplay spoilers. Therefore, you may want to at least beat the game first before seeing the hidden trophies. Otherwise, you may risk spoiling yourself of potential surprises.

9. You can repeat this process for any other games that you have played when it comes to revealing all the hidden trophies.

10. If you want to disable this feature for an individual game, then you need to go back to the aforementioned Trophies menu. From there, hover over the game and then press the options button. In the pop-up menu, make sure that the Reveal All setting is turned off.

How to compare PS5 3D and stereo audio outputs for TV speakers

Thanks to a new software update for the PlayStation 5, you can now directly compare the 3D audio and stereo audio outputs when it comes to your television speakers. You can follow this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can make this comparison.

1. To start off, make sure that your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition system has been updated as this comparison feature was only recently added via a firmware release.

If you want to manually update, then you need to do the following:

  • Turn on your console and then make sure that it is connected to the Internet.
  • From the home menu, go to Settings by selecting the gear icon that should appear on the top right corner of the screen.
  • From the front page of the Settings menu, you need to select System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings > Update System Software > Update Using Internet.

2. With your PlayStation 5 console updated, you can compare the 3D audio and stereo audio outputs for your TV speakers by doing the following:

  • Start by going to the Settings menu from the home screen of your PS5.
  • You then need to select Sound from the Settings menu.
  • After getting to the Sound menu, you first need to select 3D Audio for TV Speakers on the left side of the screen.
  • On the right side of the same screen, you then need to select Listen and Compare.

3. In the Listen and Compare for TV Speakers menu, you will be able to easily switch between Stereo audio output and 3D Audio output.

To start off with this comparison, we recommend that you select the 3D Audio option first.

4. After selecting 3D Audio, you should then select the Measure Room Acoustics option that is located at the bottom of the menu.

Next, you need to follow the on-screen instructions to properly calibrate 3D Audio for your television speakers. The steps include updating your DualSense controller to the latest firmware, un-muting the microphone on the controller, making sure that your room is quiet, putting the controller on the same level as your years and more.

To learn more about how you can calibrate the 3D Audio feature for your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system, you can take a look at this post.

5. Once you are done with calibrating the PS5’s 3D Audio feature, you should be brought back to the Listen and Compare for TV Speakers menu.

You should now be able to accurately compare the stereo audio with the 3D audio when it comes to your television speakers.

6. Once you decide which output sounds better, make sure that it is selected in this menu so that it will remain enabled on your PlayStation 5.

7. After setting the audio output for your TV speakers, you can exit out of the Settings menu.

8. We then suggest that you further test out the audio output by playing a game that supports both stereo and 3D audio to see which type you prefer.

Optimizing the Sony X80K for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

If you want to properly set up your Sony X80K in order to optimize the television’s settings for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, then you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

What PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are supported by the X80K?

With the Sony X80K you can play games in either 1080p or 4K for these consoles. The refresh rate for this television set is limited to 60 Hz as it can display games at up to 60 frames per second. The Auto Low Latency Mode, HDR10 and Dolby Vision features are also supported.

What PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S aren’t compatible with the X80K?

The X80K does not support 1440p nor is it capable of displaying games at 120 frames per second. Also missing from this television series is the Variable Refresh Rate feature.

How to set up your X80K for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

In order to set up this TV so that you can get the most out of your PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S, we recommend that you take the following steps:

1. To start off, make sure that you are using a HDMI 2.0 or HDMI 2.1 cable to connect your console to one of the HDMI ports on the Sony X80K.

If you plan on using Dolby Vision for your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, then you need to connect the console to either the HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 port of your TV.

2. Once you are ready, press the gear button on the TV remote and then select Settings > Display & Sound > Picture > Video Signal.

Select the HDMI port that is connected to your game console.

If you have a PS5, then change the HDMI Signal Format to HDMI Enhanced Format.

If you have an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, then you can change it to HDMI Enhanced Format (Dolby Vision) if you want to play games in the Dolby Vision HDR format.

If you don’t plan on using Dolby Vision, then you can also set these Microsoft consoles to use the HDMI Enhanced Format instead.

3. Next, you need to go to Settings > Display & Sound > Picture.

In the Picture menu, change the Picture Mode to Game. Afterwards, turn on the Auto Picture Mode, which will enable Auto Low Latency Mode.

Next, you need to make sure that Ambient Light Sensor and Light Sensor settings are disabled. Otherwise, the X80K will adjust its automatically brightness levels, which can be extremely distracting when you are playing a game.

4. In the Picture menu, we also recommend that you disable the CineMotion and Motionflow settings.

5. Next, you optimize the HDR settings. To do so, go back to Settings > Display & Sound > Picture and then select Video Signal. Afterwards, set HDR Mode to Auto.

Your Sony X80K should now be optimized for your PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S.

6. On you game consoles, you should also make sure that you have the right settings.

If you have a PlayStation 5, then you need to go to Settings > Screen and Video.

From the Screen and Video menu, set resolution to 2160p as well as HDR to On When Supported. You should also make sure that the following settings are set to Automatic:

  • 4K Transfer Rate
  • ALLM
  • Deep Color Output
  • RGB Range

Finally, select Adjust HDR and then follow the steps posted on your TV screen to optimize the HDR brightness output for the X80K.

If you have an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, then you need to head over to Settings > General > TV & display options > Video modes. From there, you need to enable the following:

  • Allow auto-low latency mode
  • Allow 4K
  • Allow HDR10
  • Allow Dolby Vision (if you are planning to use this mode)

Furthermore, we suggest disabling the Auto HDR setting.

Finally, go to Settings > General > TV & display options and then select Calibrate HDR for games. Afterwards, follow the steps that appear on the screen to adjust the HDR brightness output for your Sony TV.

How to backup data on the Pixel 6, Pixel 6a and Pixel 6 Pro

You can easily backup the data and files you have stored locally on your Google Pixel 6, Google Pixel 6a or Google Pixel 6 Pro. This is helpful if you want to switch to another phone or factory reset the current device.

You can follow the steps laid out in this guide to see how you can properly backup the data and files on your smartphone.

How to manually backup data on Pixel 6

In order to manually backup data on your Google Pixel 6 series phone, you need to take the following steps:

1. Start by opening the Settings App from the home screen menu of your smartphone.

2. After opening Settings, you need to scroll down and then select System.

3. Inside the System menu, you then need to select Backup.

4. Once you get to the Backup menu, select the Account Storage option.

5. In the Choose Backup Account window, select the Google Account that you want to back up the data stored on your phone to. If you don’t see your account, then you can select the Add Account option in the window and then sign into your Google Account.

6. After choosing the backup account, you can then select the Back Up Now Option from the Back Up menu.

How to enable automatic backups on Pixel 6

By default, automatic backups should be turned on for your Pixel 6, Pixel 6a or Pixel 6 Pro. With this feature turned on, your phone will start to upload its data to the cloud after it detects that it has been charging idly for 2 hours.

To see whether or not automatic backups are currently enabled on your smartphone, you need to go open the Settings App and then select System > Backup. In the Backup menu, you then need to make sure that the Backup by Google One setting is enabled.

How to back up Pixel 6 using mobile or metered Wi-Fi networks

If your Google Pixel 6 series phone isn’t connected to a Wi-Fi network but you still want to back up your data, then you might want to do so through your mobile network or metered Wi-Fi network.

If you are interested in doing so, then you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, head back to the front page of the Settings App.

2. From there, you need to navigate downwards and then select System.

3. You then need to select Backup from the System menu.

4. After getting to the Backup menu, navigate all the way down and then make sure that the Back Up Using Mobile or Metered Wi-Fi Data Setting is turned on.

By using mobile or metered Wi-Fi Data for backing up the files stored in the local storage of your phone, you may be subject to network fees.

How to fix ‘connected, not charging’ issue with the Pixel 6

When trying to recharge your Google Pixel 6, Google Pixel 6a or Google Pixel 6 Pro, you may get the following message if you check on the battery status in the Settings menu:

“Connected, not charging.”

To see how you can fix this issue, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you are using a wireless charger for your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro, then make sure that it is aligned correctly to the back of your smartphone.

2. The case you have on your phone may also be interfering with the wireless charging. If you believe that this is the case, then you can remove the case from the phone before trying to recharge it again.

3. If the internal temperature of your Google Pixel 6 series smartphone gets too hot, then its battery will stop charging.

In this scenario, you need to let the device cool down first at room temperature first before trying to recharge it again.

4. Of course, you should also avoid charging the phone if it and/or the charging cable/charger, are wet.

Instead, make sure all of these components are dry before you start the charging process.

5. If you are using a charging cable, then you should inspect it to see if there are any visible signs of defects.

If it appears to be damaged, then you can try using a different charging cable.

6. You should also take a look at the charger. It is seems to be damaged in some way, then you can switch to a different power source.

7. Some charging cables may not be fully compatible with your Pixel 6, Pixel 6 6a or Pixel 6 Pro.

For the best compatibility make sure you use the charging cable that came with your phone.

8. Furthermore, you can try using a different charging device as the current one you are using may not be supported by the Pixel 6 series.

9. You can also make sure that you didn’t set any USB Preferences as doing so may make your phone think that you are transferring files instead of charging.

In order to check, you need to take the following steps:

  • Open the Settings App on your Google Pixel 6 series smartphone.
  • In the Settings menu, you need to tap Connected Devices.
  • Inside the Connected Devices menu, you then need to tap Connection Preferences.
  • From the Connection Preferences menu, you need to select USB Preferences.
  • After getting to the USB Preferences menu, make sure that No Data Transfer is selected under the “Use USB for” section.

10. Moreover, you should make sure that you have Adaptive Charging disabled as this feature will stop your Pixel 6 phone from charging above 80% is some situations. In order to check, you need to do the following:

  • Launch the Settings App on your phone.
  • From the home page of the application, you then need to select Battery.
  • In the Battery menu, you need to tap Adaptive Preferences.
  • Once you get to the Adaptive Preferences menu, you need to make sure that the Adaptive Charging setting is turned off.

11. We recommend that you turn off the Battery Share feature as well by taking the following steps:

  • Launch the Settings App and then head over to the Battery menu.
  • In the Battery menu, you select Battery Share.
  • From the Battery Share menu, make sure that the Allow Battery Share setting is disabled.

12. You can try closing any opened apps before recharging your phone.

13. You can also try resetting your Pixel 6 phone as doing so will close all opened apps in addition to clear up any potential conflicting processes that may interfere with the charging process.

14. A new update to the Android operating system may help fix the “connected, not charging” error messages.

To update, head to the Settings App and the select System > System Update > Check for Update.

15. You may also want to consider factory resetting your phone by going to the Settings App.

From the home page, you then need to select System > Reset Options > Erase All Data (Factory Reset).

16. There is a possibility that your phone has some kind of hardware defect that is preventing its battery from getting recharged. In this case, you may want to get the device repaired or replaced.

How to enable virus scan for Pixel 6, Pixel 6a and Pixel 6 Pro

The Google Pixel 6, Google Pixel 6a and Google Pixel 6 Pro comes with the Play Protect feature that will scan your phone for viruses, malwares and other harmful actions. To see how you can enable this function on your smartphone, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

How to manually scan for viruses, malwares and other threats

To manually scan your applications for any harmful threats, you need to take the following steps:

1. To begin, you need to open the Settings menu on your Pixel 6 series phone.

2. In the Settings menu, you need to scroll down and then select Security.

3. After getting to the Security menu, you then need to select App Security.

4. Once you arrived at the Play Protect menu, you can then select the Scan option.

5. From the same Play Protect menu, you will find the Recently Scanned Apps section that shows a list of applications that have been recently scanned. You can also tap the Learn More option to learn more about the virus and malware scanning feature of Android.

How to setup real-time threat prevention on Google Pixel 6

By default, your Pixel 6, Pixel 6a or Pixel 6 Pro should have the Play Protect real-time threat prevent feature automatically enabled. To make sure that it is turn on, you can do the following:

1. Start by opening the Settings menu.

2. From the initial page of Settings, you then need to navigate downwards and then tap Security.

3. After you get to the Security menu, you then need to tap App Security.

4. You should now be in the Play Protect menu. Here, you need to tap the gear cog icon located on the top right side of the screen.

5. In the Play Protect Settings menu, make sure that the Scan Apps with Play Protect setting is enabled.

6. From the same screen, you can enable the Improve Harmful App Detection setting, which will send any unknown apps you have installed on your device to Google to improve detection when it comes to scanning.

7. You can also tap the Permissions for Unused Apps setting in the Play Protect Settings menu.

By doing so, you can view a list of applications you haven’t used for months. You can then set whether or not to limit any permissions from the unused apps.

To see how you can use the live transcribe feature of the Google Pixel 6a, you can check out this tutorial.