yeah, that's interesting. the 7+ (8+) is technically wider than the 2 XL
https://www.phonearena.com/phones/s...L,Apple-iPhone-7-Plus/phones/10414,10568,9816
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yeah, that's interesting. the 7+ (8+) is technically wider than the 2 XL
https://www.phonearena.com/phones/s...L,Apple-iPhone-7-Plus/phones/10414,10568,9816
Would you say that you have got used to the size yet or do you find the XL a bit unwieldy?
I still find it a bit cumbersome for certain tasks but it's ok. I don't think I would want a smaller phone though.
Also a case might provide some extra grip. I'm using it naked at the moment.
I guess most will be cumbersome compared to an X or a smaller Pixel 2, as they're such hand friendly phones.
I so wish the Pixel 2 had a bigger screen like 5.2" or something. It'd make such a difference.
I think I have come to the conclusion that I want to use the Pixel 2 as my main phone, but I don't know which device would be best.
I've used both for awhile and all things considered, I much prefer the Pixel 2 non XL. I do wish the screen was a bit bigger but besides that it's perfect to me. The XL was similar feeling to my iPhone Plus models but having more screen to reach for since it has smaller bezels. In addition, the lottery with the XL screen is just too risky IMO. Just weigh in the fact that I have an iPhone 8 Plus as well so if I want a bigger screen I can use that for the day. I suppose if you don't mind the heft of the 2 XL and win the screen lottery then the XL could be great. And finally, I love the Blue Pixel 2 (although the Panda is pretty also).
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Interesting, thanks.
I too, love the blue Pixel 2, and ideally don't want the hassle of having to swap out, even though it isn't too much of a big deal.
I just feel like if I want to use the Pixel 2 full time, I might be better getting used to a larger phone again rather than living with some compromises, like the text input being trickier and the smaller screen.
I know that the screens are a lottery, but blue shift doesn't really bother me unless it's really bad as I found the 'saturated' screen mode was really quite good at getting the 2XL screen close to somewhere it should have been originally.
Just to throw my two cents in I went from the iPhone X to the 2XL, and while at first the size adjustment was weird, I'm plenty used to it now and hardly notice it.
Getting the replacement xl 2 set up now. Bootloader and critical unlocked, downloading system updates then spend a bit of time getting the device set back to standards.
Does anyone know the path to push files to the downloads folder on the device from adb?
Interestingly I got an email not too long ago from google after I dropped my problematic pixel back in the post that pretty much read "Thanks for sending in your old device!"
would be nice if they went ahead and released the hold on my account now, but I suspect a few more days
Does anyone know the path to push files to the downloads folder on the device from adb?
Interestingly I got an email not too long ago from google after I dropped my problematic pixel back in the post that pretty much read "Thanks for sending in your old device!"
would be nice if they went ahead and released the hold on my account now, but I suspect a few more days
I think first and foremost I need to actually use the Pixel 2 as my main phone before I make any wild decisions.
I've just put my X in a drawer and the Sim in my Pixel 2 and I'm already loving it haha.
Isn't Android just so nice to use when it's as fluid as this?
I really like being able to work through notifications just by swiping down and choosing which alert I want to act on first. And if there are any I don't want to deal with there and then, they'll stay there until I want to deal with them.
Also, a revelation that the comma (,) is on the keyboard without having to access special characters.
I could go on. But y'all know all this already.
I've just put my X in a drawer and the Sim in my Pixel 2 and I'm already loving it haha.
Isn't Android just so nice to use when it's as fluid as this?
I really like being able to work through notifications just by swiping down and choosing which alert I want to act on first. And if there are any I don't want to deal with there and then, they'll stay there until I want to deal with them.
Also, a revelation that the comma (,) is on the keyboard without having to access special characters.
I could go on. But y'all know all this already.
Getting the replacement xl 2 set up now. Bootloader and critical unlocked, downloading system updates then spend a bit of time getting the device set back to standards.
Does anyone know the path to push files to the downloads folder on the device from adb?
Interestingly I got an email not too long ago from google after I dropped my problematic pixel back in the post that pretty much read "Thanks for sending in your old device!"
would be nice if they went ahead and released the hold on my account now, but I suspect a few more days
I think it's just /sdcard/downloads
They exist but I’m confused as to what works with which brand. I know I could just buy some from Google but for the money.
I’ve had good luck with a full screen brand called “SuperShieldz”. From Amazon. That’s the one that I broke last week, but it saved my display!
I got SuperShieldz full coverage for my 8 Plus It works great but it turns my white bezels black because the part that covers the bezels is black. They apparently don’t make a white one. That’s okay, my 8 Plus looks kind of cool with silver and black and a white home button. I had the clear case friendly version but that was too skinny and didn’t protect enough of the glass for my liking.
I got a bubble in my installation but it worked itself out after a day. They seem to have the best and most forgiving adhesive I’ve cone across so far.
New device, new cable, new charging brick, run the phone down to 6% toss it on to charge, it clicks up to 7% reads charging rapidly and 10 min later, same thing
was this thing supposed to charge in like 15 min to like 40% or something?
It may be the power strip but my computer has no issue? Nor does anything else I plug into the strip?
In a new wall outlet by itself now to see if that helps.
was this thing supposed to charge in like 15 min to like 40% or something?
It may be the power strip but my computer has no issue? Nor does anything else I plug into the strip?
In a new wall outlet by itself now to see if that helps.
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I don’t know much about these things but I do know we once bought my mother-in-law a small Keurig coffee maker. It would never work at all on any outlet in her house. It was just dead. Sorry that’s bit much help to you but your problems reminded me of that situation we ran into with the Keurig.
My sister's phone seems to charge no problem. I've rebooted, swapped outlet, flipped the cord and charger around..
May try to power it off and try. My other phone before I sent it back the issue was intermittent.
At one point it read 5 hours. I took a screenshot and replied to Google.
Found this:
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-2-xl-charging-speed-functionally-capped/
Next time I dump the battery and put it on the charge maybe I'll set a stopwatch up on a separate device.
It's at 21% at noon...
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22% 9 hours to full.
I.
Kid.
You.
Not.
I took another screen shot
May try to power it off and try. My other phone before I sent it back the issue was intermittent.
At one point it read 5 hours. I took a screenshot and replied to Google.
Found this:
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-2-xl-charging-speed-functionally-capped/
Next time I dump the battery and put it on the charge maybe I'll set a stopwatch up on a separate device.
It's at 21% at noon...
Edit again
22% 9 hours to full.
I.
Kid.
You.
Not.
I took another screen shot
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Not sure what is going on. I've had 3 pixel 2's and all charge rapidly with included charger. Even charges pretty quick with a standard QC 2 charger.
I do not blame you. This is beyond annoying. My husband's XL 2 charged fine so it's insane you got two in a row with the same problem.Unplugged for now. Will contact Google support again Monday (maybe the device will be fully charged by then) not sure what other options I have since this was a warranty replacement.
I will say if they offer me a refund I'm going to take it. I'm done.
Just been into Currys to try and get a case for my Pixel 2 but there was nothing grabbing my fancy.
I had a look at the 2 XL whilst I was in there. It's a big ol' bugger. Think I've decided a little too big. I really do prefer the black XL though in person and like the stormtrooper in pictures haha.
I also like the feel of it more, definitely more grippy.
I have really become accustomed to the little Pixel 2 now. And this blue is just delicious.
I had a look at the 2 XL whilst I was in there. It's a big ol' bugger. Think I've decided a little too big. I really do prefer the black XL though in person and like the stormtrooper in pictures haha.
I also like the feel of it more, definitely more grippy.
I have really become accustomed to the little Pixel 2 now. And this blue is just delicious.
Something curious...
The device has been in standby since I unplugged it yesterday and has not dropped a single percentage in like 18 hours...
When I get home I'll try a couple different chargers to see if the one it came with is the issue.
The device has been in standby since I unplugged it yesterday and has not dropped a single percentage in like 18 hours...
When I get home I'll try a couple different chargers to see if the one it came with is the issue.
