20+ Pixel 9 Pro Fold Tips and Tricks!

[@mattrickey2222]

Easier way to keep that taskbar up and keep gesture navigation. Simply pull up the taskbar then hold the divider between your taskbar apps and the search icon. This will prompt a "always allow taskbar" just click it and it will stay at the bottom and keep gesture navigation.

[@shanecraigtech]

Whoa! I had no idea about this lol

[@paterpater100]

​@@shanecraigtech Yeah this is a new feature with the p9pf that wasn't on the pixel fold

[@uncletr]

MVP!!! That was driving me insane!

[@mrnonsensetv]

But how do you use circle to search then?

[@paterpater100]

@@mrnonsensetv hold down on the little search widget thing on the left.

[@txl17]

This is a timely and handy guide. I apreciate the consistency, Shane! Now we're waiting on an emulation test 😎. Fingers crossed for 3DS testing, but if it's too tricky, it's all good.

[@Reggie_Reg_]

Right on time! Just got mine yesterday and I’m a first time Google user. Thanks!

[@Monsuay117]

Thought I had it all figured out 😂, but as usual you come through, appreciate you showing things I missed. Enjoying my fold.

[@jacquelyncook505]

Awesome video, thanks so much for taking the time to share this. Super helpful!

[@andrepilli]

Great video!

[@edvar18]

The video I was most eagerly anticipating!

[@angusbolton5905]

Thanks Shane, best tips and tricks for fold I've found so far

[@bigmeany1184]

Very helpful information thank you. I just got a Pixel 9 Fold switched from iPhone 13, this really helped.

[@KemDon-w3g]

Thanks for the review. Nice. I am fear to find how to find an unpaid grammar checker for texting and writing. I miss that in my Z fold 6. Is there any similar thing on the pixel fold?

[@mullenstudio9342]

Just switched from SD2. I think some multi-tasking features are missing and want to know if there's already way to do that natively: 1) when there's already app(s) running and I want to open another app in split screen, I can't open it from home launcher easily(like the ways from taskbar, all apps, etc.) 2) For apps in split screen, can't close one of them by swiping up in the switch app view (will close both). 3) can't easily take screenshot for one app in split screen. Btw, I really want to switch back to Microsoft launcher. I can accept the unoptimized home layout for foldable phone, but the blocking issue is it can't open an app in split screen.

[@Jamesbsc]

I had to disable the unlock with fingerprint. So many accidental unlocks as I pull it out of my pocket. Sounded like a better feature than it was for me.

[@trifasss1]

Great video very well explained!

[@Fueled-by-Mike]

Can you add video-like wallpapers on both outer and inner screens like on the S Ultra phones?

[@sushi2slushy]

High value video, very useful tips thanks

[@hueandsteve1989]

That was a very helpful video, thanks for taking the time to make.

[@CoachMason-gy9bs]

Not sure if you went over this in a video but is there away with fold to zoom in on a KZbin video? Has there been an update?

[@shanecraigtech]

You just pinch to zoom

[@leonedion]

Does this have something like the Samsung dex

[@Magnum69]

14:38 but what about it unlocking earlier by just seeing you on the screen? How is that safe? Genuinely wondering as I come from an old Android that had infrared face unlock so it feels kind of weird to downgrade on that 😅

[@Alex-tr4vw]

Does anyone know if this has a good alternative to Samsung's pop up view? Because I do use that feature very frequently and I am currently deciding whether to get the Fold 6 or the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

[@queencityreefs]

Ok. So I just got this phone. I switched from a Galaxy ZFold 5 because the 6 was not enough for me. That being said, I"m already not liking that I dont have some similar features that I now realize I miss LOL. 1st one is Zoom to Fit a youtube video when in full screen mode. You have to instead zoom in manually until it fits it. I liked that samsung, you only had one gesture of zoom in and would auto zoom to fit. The 2nd one is, Samsung had the ability to hide the Task Bar, and this one does too. But when you switch the phone where the crease is horizontal, there is a big black bar that no matter how much you zoom to fit, the black bar is at the bottom as if it was not a screen. Hope that makes sense? Is that fixable? Not matter the orientation with the ZFOLD, the task bar would hide and the content would fill in the full screen. Any ideas?

[@Rspsand07]

How do you move the split screen apps top to bottom instead of side by side like on z fold

[@shanecraigtech]

Rotate the phone

[@Rspsand07]

@@shanecraigtechYeah, was hoping there was another way. Changes the form factor, grip, and accessibility zoom. Split screen RuneScape is all I do. Might have to go back to z fold. Weird to not have such basic dual app features on a foldable...

[@ShinySoupMan]

If you have 2 apps open in split screen, can you close the right app only and open a new one in it's place, keeping the left app open?

[@shanecraigtech]

Just drag the next app on top of the other

[@JailenRamone]

Excellent overview video Shane. This is the first Android phone I have had in almost 15 years (😅). I'm happy I chose the pixel 9 pro fold. I'm starting to believe this is the one of the best mobile devices that has been released in a while, and I feel like Google knows it, hence why they released this around the same time of the iPhone 16. Again great content.

[@RobEarls]

Do you think you could do a video about apps that work really well with a foldable? Any foldable preferably as I have an Honor V2. Thanks

[@GearWave]

Thank you! Very informative

[@purushothamayachetula4331]

Text correction / proof read icon doesn't appear on gboard keyboard. I am using pixel 9 Pro Fold imported from US in India. Any insight

[@23caterpie]

I'm the same and that I want auto rotate on for unfolded and off for folded but for some reason these settings keep reverting on me and turning off for both. It's been pretty annoying.

[@5LostExplorers]

How did you move the search bar on the home screen?

[@koala1959rap]

Great video - as a new fold 9 owner some useful tips I was not aware of

[@gingerwolverine77]

Fold being delivered today, upgrade from my Fold4 - i wanted to try something different. I hope we can see a third app on the multi tasking split or a pop out like on the Samsung

[@mattremer9507]

I don't have all those gboard features. I am missing the grammar one.. and others. Any suggestions? 😊

[@daleschreck3271]

Hi Shane, great tips, Thanks. Also, I wanted to share this. My Pixel 9 Pro Fold makes a slight creaking noise just after unfolding, it sounds like if sand got in the hinge but I'm sure it's the display. If your room is quiet and you put your ear near the volume buttons you should be able to hear it. I'm wondering if yours or anyone elses may do this too. It worries me as I wouldn't want it to crack open down the road, like your previous folds did. I went to the Google store in Mountain View and looked at all 4 they had on display. They all made this same freaking noise. It still worries me though.

[@shanecraigtech]

Mine is pretty quiet, but my Open and original Pixel Fold was a bit noisy.

[@miroslavsvoboda367]

Thanks Shane, again very helpful even for someone who has the previous Pixel Fold. The only problem is missing Czech language voice support: it is painful for daily communication and trying to text or call to Czech names, basically it does not understand spoken language. But it is another story, the rest of features work very well 🙂 I miss a bit the floating window from Samsung, it is more elegant solution for opening notification into the app than split screen. But I am really enjoying the device - and your guidance 🙂

[@bradja75]

Hey @scaryifliteral 9 Fold owner here! Thanks for the great video. I'm curious, what case did you have on your phone in this video? I'm still trying to find a good one that doesn't make the phone too bulky, while still offering great protection. Thanks!

[@gokuafrica]

How do you find this phone Shaun? Honestly speaking, I watched this video to see all the new software features and whether an upgrade from my OnePlus Open would be necessary. Honestly speaking, not impressed. The multi-tasking seems lacking to say the least. There is no third app option, not even in floating mode. Furthermore, with the two apps in split screen we don't have the ability to expand one of them right so that it takes up more space? I knew I would miss Open Canvas here but seeing this video tells me it's much worse than that. Will wait for the Open 2 then because I need 3 apps open simultaneously for my daily usage. My usages: 1) I open 3 cab booking apps parallely to check rates and book parallely. 2) I open excel, notes and chrome to do daily note taking. 3) Open stocks app, chrome and KZbin to catchup on latest news of stocks I follow. Honestly speaking for me, even 3 apps sometimes feels like is not enough. So really disappointed that this phone doesn't even support that functionality as a bare minimum.

[@uspnightfire115]

Great tips video!

[@redstang70]

Shane need some help, for the life of me i can't figure out how to turn off tablet view in settings and apps like messages and even KZbin? That split view drives me nuts, on samsung folds there is an option under display settings and you can choose tablet or single view but dont see it on the fold 9

[@RB3PROGUITAR]

Nice video, in Canada this phone is around $1300 off right now so I jumped on the deal. Arrives next week.

[@m.2383]

The taskbar is exactly the same as on your homescreen, unless you don't use the default launcher that is. I found it really weird how I had random pinned apps. If you're also using another launcher, I recommend switching back to stock, removing all apps, then switching launcher again. You'll still have a random app menu but at least no random pinned apps.

[@austingreen6174]

Probably a dumb question, but how do I get my music, podcasts, etc to continue playing in the background when I jump to another app or even press the lock button on the phone? I just switched to the 9 Pro Fold after being an iPhone user for over 10 years. I can be listening to a podcast and press the lock button on the phone and within a short amount of time the audio will stop. Once I reopen the app it continues to play. Thanks for your help.

[@shanecraigtech]

Unless you have manually disabled the app's ability to play in the background or the app you are using simply doesn't work in the background (true of very few apps these days), this shouldn't be happening. It would be helpful to know which apps you are having this issue with though.

[@austingreen6174]

@@shanecraigtech the main one is The Ramsey Network app. It cuts off pretty within a minute or two when I go to another app or lock the phone. Never had an issue with that on my iPhone.

[@stephennorski2843]

My favorite way to screenshot: say "Hey Google, screenshot."

[@NilsTGW]

I dont seem to have the hold for me feature?

[@simple4862]

really great video

[@shanecraigtech]

Thanks!

[@zachchacho2832]

Can't seem to have all the assistive features unlock yet, is this region based?

[@shanecraigtech]

Some of it is yes

[@zachchacho2832]

@@shanecraigtech just watched through the end. Wondering whether Gemini Advance would also unlock certain features especially in the assistive call features

[@Costar1982]

how do i get cursive fonts

[@alienshroom1]

Thanks for the tips. Some of the stuff I already had on coming for my pixel 7 pro. Still getting used to this thing.

[@rico4you]

Great video...even though Fold oriented some great tips applicable to my 9 PRO XL!

[@richired7]

I actually downloaded the panels app to imulate the Samsung side panels for my most used apps.

[@paterpater100]

Shane that shirt is awesome, where did you get it?

[@shanecraigtech]

I think target

[@aliettienne2907]

I got to review this episode again but I must say that Google has enabled the expandability and the granular control over each and every component of a utility function or feature behavior. This episode has delved into some useful features and utilities. 😎💯💪🏾👍🏾

[@Tata-ew4lz]

7:00 I don't have themed icons or app grid. 17:04 I don't Gem manager. I am subscribed to Gemini advanced. 🤷

[@ryuGracie]

Any idea how to make the front screen get brighter outside?

[@teddyperera8531]

Great video. Thanks

[@heartsineurope]

Thank you for the review. I’m not sure this phone screams buy me. Especially the square aspect ratio. I much prefer rotate to view widescreen even when opened unfolded

[@fulton1688]

I have a 9pro fold on order. I'm learning total launcher in anticipation of needing more customization with the fold. Total launcher is absolutely incredible once you figure it out! Very excited to see how it works with both screens.

[@redstang70]

It's so weird though l9l5

[@Tata-ew4lz]

I'm using it too, but if I do a short swipe up on the white bar, it says it can't show me the task bar 😢

[@fulton1688]

@@Tata-ew4lz damn! That's a real bummer. I really hope they at least update to allow for different setups on the screens. Seems like this 9 pro fold is popular so hopefully Google focuses more on the software for it.

[@dons1643]

Thanks for the split screen tips

[@nyijedi]

Great video.

[@edwassermann8368]

thanks. well done.

[@thedancingsousa]

For some app pairs, like facebook/youtube or reddit/youtube, five run into an issue of them saying "app does not allow splitscreening." This is untrue as i can mnaually set up the split screen, just cant open the app pair. I think i managed to fix this by ticking "force apps to be resiseable" in developer optikns. Wanted to put thos out there for anyone else who kight need it.

[@Bigsargewaymo7]

I have the z fold 6, but i miss my pixels, so I picked up the fold 9 pro... and this is the conclusion I've come to. You can beat the actual software/features on the Pixel IMHO... HOWEVER, I've noticed that the pixel 9 pro fold is super buggy/slow compared to what seems to be a better/more polished experience with what ZFold 6 brings to the table. I would conclude that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor is much better than Tensor G4. There is a noticeable lag when transitioning from the smaller display to the main display. Sometimes buttons don't work.. and I will say, I am a big fan of the OG three-button navigation paired with Nova launcher, and it seems that the pixel 9 pro fold doesn't like that.... but I am not going to lie, I realllllly hate gesture based navigation. I don't know why it became more popular. I dunno, that's my thoughts. If this software was more polished, snappier, less buggy for my use it'd be the king of phones.

[@halfmanamazing549]

I dont see pixel call screening on my PF9. Is it not in the UK. can anyone confirm

[@evertonjames123]

Yeh it's in the settings on the phone app under the other assistive settings

[@marty0678]

Didn't know about the proofreading option that's awesome but it doesn't look like I have that. I guess it's US English only?

[@shanecraigtech]

Possibly

[@Kasar81]

I like u r channel bro ❤

[@Caseylawton]

I thought his mic was a punching bag for like the first full minute of this video and was very confused... 😂

[@tspirate]

My keyboard doesnt haven "proofread" !!

[@arhayesdigital9595]

Are you a Titans fan bro? If so TitanUp.

[@shanecraigtech]

Titan Up! Even in these dark times lol.

[@jimbonics3]

Can you heal? Can you feel the change in my heart?

[@Jlopez_0920]

Still waiting for mine😢

[@aryanagrawal5329]

can you show a youtube video in the inside how much border are there is that a bad experience or not i think the software still sucks compared to zfold 6 it sucks to see google in the position where they can't get the software and hardware right 😂

[@ramco91]

Shane, I love your videos, but the noise cancellation/voice isolation humming artifact is killing me everytime you speak :)

[@GlennLopez]

Pixel @ 14:47 - "Is a secure face unlock"... also the Pixel @ 9:50 * *phone unlocks itself after seeing a video of the user* * lol ... yes, very secure... me: * deletes every banking app on my pixel *

[@shanecraigtech]

To be fair, I actually tried replicating this and I couldn't. I'm not honestly sure why it unlocked there lol.

[@GlennLopez]

@@shanecraigtech probably accidentally touched the fingerprint reader/power button

[@juanwick]

Im still waiting on mine

[@rush48192]

Just when we start to finally get great folding phones they drop a tri-fold on the market

[@kENSTA2020]

Seems like a gimmick. 2 creases on phone, no thanks.

[@LTivination]

Bought the Fold 6 instead the P9F. The Fold was 700 bucks cheaper so it was a no brainer for me

[@flowertowerrr]

Huawei mate xt

[@AverageDadOfficial]

Dude spent 5 mins talking about the worst multitasking experience on a foldable

[@shanecraigtech]

You think it's bad so I shouldn't explain it to people? Just trying to understand the point of this comment.

[@techmandave7010]

And I wasn't being rude the other week I'm a tech reviewer as well. But I wasn't trying to down your videos in no kind of way I apologize thanks

[@Taylormade2350]

You literally just showed a bunch of basic android features lmfao

[@shanecraigtech]

This might be difficult for you to grasp, but sometimes people try new products and benefit from detailed breakdowns of how to use their new phone. This video has a 98% like ratio, by the way.

[@czean2125]

Trading view + Think or swim 🎰🎰🎰🎰🎰