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Google Pixel 4 - Turn One-Handed Operations On / Off

2026-10-22 18:06:21.879

Google Pixel 4 - Turn One-Handed Operations On / Off

Here's how to turn one-handed operations for your Pixel 4 / 4 XL on or off.
  • Enabling one-handed operation adjusts screen size and layout for easy controlling of the device with one hand.
  • For first-time setup, hold device in one hand then quickly slide thumb from the edge of the screen to the middle and back.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the middle to display all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings
    System
    Languages & input
    .
  3. Tap
    On-screen keyboard
    .
  4. Tap
    Gboard
    .
  5. Tap
    Preferences
    .
  6. Tap
    One-handed mode
    then choose an option:
    • Off
    • Right-handed mode
    • Left-handed mode