Google Pixel 11 Pro

How to Find System Apps on Google Pixel 11 Pro

How to Find System Apps on Google Pixel 11 Pro

System apps are hidden from the app list by default, but Settings can show them alongside your regular apps. It takes one extra menu choice in the Apps page.

✅ Tested on

DeviceGoogle Pixel 11 Pro
SystemAndroid 17
AppSettings (pre-installed)
Also works onOther Pixel phones running Android 17
Last verifiedOctober 29, 2026

Every screenshot below is taken from the actual recording on this device — no stock images.

Steps

Swipe down twice to open Quick Settings

Swipe down from the top of the screen twice to open Quick Settings. The panel shows Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mobile data and Quick Share tiles.

Tap the Settings gear

In the expanded Quick Settings panel, tap the gear icon at the bottom right to open Settings.

Tap Apps

On the Settings page, tap Apps, listed with the subtitle ‘Assistant, recent apps, default apps’.

Tap See all 94 apps

The Apps page shows recently opened apps first. Tap See all 94 apps below them to open the full list.

Tap the three-dot menu

The All apps list opens, starting with Adaptive Connectivity Services. Tap the three-dot menu at the top right.

Tap Show system

The menu offers Show system and Reset app preferences. Tap Show system to include system apps in the list.

Check the system apps in the list

The list now starts with 3 Button Navigation Bar, followed by Accessibility Menu and Ad Privacy — system apps are now shown alongside the rest.

Good to know

The ‘See all 94 apps’ count reflects the apps installed on this phone, so your number may differ.
The list is alphabetical, so system entries such as 3 Button Navigation Bar appear at the very top once system apps are shown.

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