The Google Pixel is the best Google has to offer right now. Pixel launcher competes with other major flagship devices with its standout features like 24/7 support from Google, Google Assistant and more. Google Assistant is the USP of Pixel and is a modern and enhanced iteration of Google Assistant. While Google Assistant is undoubtedly a great voice assistant and brings you information from what’s available on the screen, some Pixel owners are missing out on the Screen Search feature (formerly known as Now on Tap).
Introduced in Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Screen Search or Now on Tap is a very useful feature and there is a very easy trick to get it on your Google Pixel smartphone. Alright, Here are the steps to enable Screen Search on Google Pixel or Pixel XL:
Enable Screen Search on Pixel
1. You have to go Android on your Google Pixel or Pixel XL Settings->Language and input and tap on “Languages”.
2. Now, the default language of your Google Pixel depends on the native language of your country. If you’re in the US, Australia, UK, or any other market where Google Pixel phones are officially sold, the default device language is automatically set to the preferred language of the country. As you can see, we chose the US English version by default.
you should Add a language other than a country not found on Pixel’s purchase page. In our case we tried “British Bahamas” and set it as the default language of the device.
3. When the language is changed, Long press the “Home” button on any screen. You will see the familiar Tap Now/On Screen Search open with the usual options and information depending on what is on the screen.
4. We also tried it to prove that it works with other languages”Hindi” was removed from the language list and Screen Search worked flawlessly.
the crux of the matter choose any language it comes underRecommendedsection of the language list page. you should check Pixel’s official availability page For more information about languages compatible with Google Assistant.
You can also switch back to using the Google Assistant at any time by switching to the device’s default language. This trick works on both Pixel and Pixel XL.
SEE ALSO: How to Get the Best Google Pixel Experience on Your Android Phone
Take a Screen Call on Your Google Pixel or Pixel XL
There’s no doubt that Google Assistant is great, but if you still think Now on Tap is more useful for the way you use the Pixel, this trick will come in handy. So, try the trick on your Google Pixel or Pixel XL and let us know if you have any doubts. Also, let us know why you prefer Screen Search over Google Assistant in the comments section below.
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