Pixel Troubleshooting
Safe to disable
Pixel's built-in troubleshooting helper behind guided fixes in Settings under Device health & support.
Google package
My Pixel
Safe to disable: com.google.android.apps.tips Safe to disable Vendor documentation
Google's companion app for Pixel owners with feature tips, device support tools and the Google Store. It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss.
What it does
My Pixel, formerly Pixel Tips, is Google's companion app for Pixel devices. It shows tutorials and tips for new features after each update, gathers support tools such as diagnostics, repair requests and help for the Google hardware on your account, and includes a store tab for Pixel phones and accessories. It refreshes its tips in the background after updates.
Also shown as My Pixel app, Pixel Tips.
If you disable it
Tips, the support tab and the store in this app go away; diagnostics and repair options remain in Settings under Device health & support.
How to disable it
Settings offers Disable for this package on most phones. Open Settings > Apps > See all apps > My Pixel > Disable.
Disable it (reversible)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tipsTurn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.google.android.apps.tipsThe stronger option removes it for your user only; the original copy stays on the phone and a factory reset brings it back. Prefer disabling: it is easier to undo.
Uninstall for the main user
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tipsRestore after an uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.apps.tipsNew to ADB? Set it up in about ten minutes.
Data and battery
Uses your Google Account to list the Google hardware and store orders tied to it.
Where it appears
- Made by Google LLC.
- Listed on Google Play: My Pixel on Google Play.
Questions people ask
What is com.google.android.apps.tips?
com.google.android.apps.tips is My Pixel. Google's companion app for Pixel owners with feature tips, device support tools and the Google Store.
Can I disable My Pixel?
It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss. You can do it from Settings or with ADB.
What happens if I disable My Pixel?
Tips, the support tab and the store in this app go away; diagnostics and repair options remain in Settings under Device health & support.
Sources
- Google Play: My Pixel appGoogle Play listing
- Pixel Phone Help: Get help for issues on your Pixel phoneVendor documentation
- Universal Android Debloater list entryCommunity list
Each source answered when this page was checked on 25 October 2026.
Confidence: Vendor documentation. Backed by the maker's own documentation, the Android source or the Play listing. How we decide a verdict.
Cite this page: https://mysystemapp.com/packages/com.google.android.apps.tips/ (verified 25 October 2026). Something wrong or out of date? Request a correction.