10 Must-Change Settings for New Pixel 11 Owners
Essential tweaks to optimize your Pixel 11 experience right away
1Personalize Your Photos with Camera Looks
The Pixel 11 series introduces Camera Looks, allowing you to preset color and tone before capturing photos. Choose between four HDR processing levels in default mode or swipe through more stylized options to adjust contrast and colors. This powerful feature starts in standard mode by default, requiring manual activation for creative control over your photography style.
2Enable Creator Tools for Social Media
Pixel 11's camera includes innovative tools like a built-in teleprompter and social media grid lines for content creators. The teleprompter displays scripts during recording, while grid lines preview how content will appear when uploaded. Surprisingly, these features aren't available natively on iPhones. Both tools are disabled by default and need activation in settings.
3Extreme Charging for Emergency Power Boosts
While battery capacity remains similar, Pixel 11 introduces Extreme Charging - a feature that prioritizes faster charging when you're in a hurry. Similar to technologies from OnePlus and Oppo, this mode only activates when battery is below 50% and requires manual enabling each use. Access it through Battery settings for quick power when needed.
4Display Exact Battery Percentage
Pixel phones still don't show the precise battery percentage in the status bar by default. Instead of guessing from a tiny icon, enable the 'Battery Percentage' toggle in settings for accurate power monitoring. This simple change provides better visibility of your remaining battery life throughout the day.
5Color-Code Calls with HiLight
Pixel 11 Pro models feature HiLight - a multicolor LED that illuminates differently based on who's calling. However, you need to manually assign colors to your favorite contacts first. After starring contacts in your address book, access HiLight settings to personalize colors for visual call identification.
6Seamless Internet with Adaptive Connectivity
With its new MediaTek modem, Pixel 11 offers Adaptive Connectivity that automatically switches to mobile data when Wi-Fi is weak. This ensures stable internet whether you're moving around your home or in areas with spotty coverage. Enable this smart feature in Network settings for uninterrupted browsing.
7Never Miss Notifications Again
Android's Notification History keeps records of dismissed alerts, helping you recover accidentally closed important messages. Disabled by default, this feature provides a safety net for your notifications. Additionally, enable AI-powered summaries that use on-device Gemini to condense lengthy notifications.
8Customize Lock Screen Widgets
Lock screen widgets, reintroduced in Android 16, remain disabled by default on Pixel 11. Activate them to access weather, stocks, or tasks without unlocking your phone. While in lock screen settings, personalize shortcut buttons on both sides of your screen for quick app access from anywhere.
Original article: Android Authority — Pixel 11 Kullanıcıları İçin 10 Önemli Ayar Değişikliği