Power up your Pixel: 10 tips and tricks for your Google Pixel 9a

It's time to make your brand-new Pixel feel more like your own.

Apr 10, 2025 - 16:07

Power up your Pixel: 10 tips and tricks for your Google Pixel 9a

Google’s latest mid-ranger, the Pixel 9a, has arrived, hitting shelves earlier in the year than ever. It looks and feels like the Pixel 9 series it ties into in many ways, but there are always new wrinkles to explore. Luckily, we’ve had the latest Pixel device in our hands for a little while already, and we’ve come up with a few Google Pixel 9a tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your new phone.

Before we get there, though, check your Pixel 9a for a software update. Google’s launch patches remain notoriously slow, and we’d hate for you to read our tips without being able to act on them right away. Once that’s taken care of, it’s time to get into the rest of our advice.