Getting the new Pixel 11 Pro XL to fast charge as quickly as Google claims is no easy feat. First, you need to grab yourself a 45W USB PD PPS charger that supports 21V for this specific protocol. Not a hugely tall order, but it might require buying a new charger, even if you have a relatively new PPS model that only supports 11V. Secondly, there’s a new option to toggle Google’s Extreme Charging capability, which promises to shave up to five minutes off your charging needs, but you’ll need some good fortune to get it to work.In a classic Google move, Extreme Charging isn’t available right out of the box. I still haven’t figured out the exact spell required to spring into life. In my experience, the Extreme Charging settings option appeared after charging the Pixel 11 Pro XL from empty to full twice and then simply waiting for it to show up. In any case, with the feature finally unlocked, I’ve been able to test the pros and cons of the latest Pixel’s boosted charging capabilities.