Google Pixel users have a few options when it comes to opening notifications. The first is to use the Google Now Launcher, which can be found in the top left corner of the screen. This launcher has a notification drawer that you can access by swiping down from the top of the screen. The second option is to open the Notifications app, which is located in the bottom left corner of your screen. This app has a settings page that you can access by scrolling down from the top. The third option is to open Settings on your phone and then select System > Notifications > Show notifications from other apps. If you have an Android Wear device, you can also open Notifications by going to Settings > General > Notification settings and then selecting Show notifications from other apps.
To pull down the notification shade on Android you have to reach all the way to the very top of the screen. As part of the “One-Handed Mode” suite of features, Pixel phones have the ability to actually swipe down on the bottom of the display to open the notifications.
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First, swipe down twice from the top of the screen to reveal the Quick Settings menu and tap the gear icon.
Next, scroll down and select “System.”
Now, select “Gestures.”
Lastly, go to “One-Handed Mode.”
Toggle the switch at the top to turn on One-Handed Mode.
Now you have two options for the One-Handed Mode gesture. It can shrink the screen or show the notifications. The latter is what we want to do.
That’s all there is to it. Simply swipe down on the bottom edge of the screen to expand the notifications panel. If you prefer to make the entire screen more easily reachable, choose the “Pull Screen Into Reach” option.
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