https://www.droid-life.com/2018/03/07/download-install-the-new-pixel-launcher-from-android-p/
My husband had one of the first batch ones and wasn’t too impressed. But he saw one at Best Buy today that looked gorgeous. Google really must have done something to improve their displays. There were two sample units that had beautiful displays to rival most other displays I’ve seen.
Well, with sadness, the Pixel 2 has gone back.
I went for a cafe / shopping trip this morning and next door to the shop we were in is the place I bought my Pixel 2 from. Well, I got it from their online site, but the shop was there. (Currys).
So out of curiosity I went in to ask what I should do as once again, I was having rapid drain and boiling hot phone.
Before I went in this is what I was dealing with:
The drain is very real. I've tried everything, factory reset, restored from back up, set up as new, waited for the March patch - which seemingly fixed everything, but I guess it was just the reboot which had cooled it as often would provide a fix. Temporarily.
So I went in and spoke to the guy thinking I'd need to send it away for repair. He messed about on his store PC for ages and said "yeah, the system says we'll just exchange it or refund".
I was like "whut".
Normally in the UK, outside of your first 14 days, if there's a fault or problem with the device it them goes away for repair which can take up to 28 days to get back. I was so fed up I planned to just send it away and use my mum's old 5c whilst I waited.
Anyway he said as they don't stock phones in stores (they technically do, as carphonwarehouse stores are built into Currys stores as they're sister companies...) he would have to refund.
So I went home, wiped to factory, boxed it up and just got refunded.
Being Pixel-less (and phoneless lol) SUCKS.
What to do now.
Well, with sadness, the Pixel 2 has gone back.
I went for a cafe / shopping trip this morning and next door to the shop we were in is the place I bought my Pixel 2 from. Well, I got it from their online site, but the shop was there. (Currys).
So out of curiosity I went in to ask what I should do as once again, I was having rapid drain and boiling hot phone.
Before I went in this is what I was dealing with:
The drain is very real. I've tried everything, factory reset, restored from back up, set up as new, waited for the March patch - which seemingly fixed everything, but I guess it was just the reboot which had cooled it as often would provide a fix. Temporarily.
So I went in and spoke to the guy thinking I'd need to send it away for repair. He messed about on his store PC for ages and said "yeah, the system says we'll just exchange it or refund".
I was like "whut".
Normally in the UK, outside of your first 14 days, if there's a fault or problem with the device it them goes away for repair which can take up to 28 days to get back. I was so fed up I planned to just send it away and use my mum's old 5c whilst I waited.
Anyway he said as they don't stock phones in stores (they technically do, as carphonwarehouse stores are built into Currys stores as they're sister companies...) he would have to refund.
So I went home, wiped to factory, boxed it up and just got refunded.
Being Pixel-less (and phoneless lol) SUCKS.
What to do now.
Dang. I kind of figured it needed to go back. Sounded like you had a bad unit but glad you’re able to get a refund. Keep us updated with what you get. I imagine you already have a X again
Ha nope.
Too expensive. If I was clamouring to go back to iOS then I would consider it, but having used Android and especially, stock Oreo Android - I want to try and stick with that.
I'm tempted to give an XL a go and see if I can adjust to that even though I have found it too big. I picked my partners 7 Plus up before and it wasn't offensive (and I have used bigger phones before) but the screen is slightly more manageable I guess due to the bigger bezels. Foot print nearly identical though.
I would try the smaller Pixel again but seeing as I have the opportunity to do something else with this refund and not an exchange it has me thinking.
Also, if I do opt for an XL then I will just buy from CPW and I will have the opportunity to swap it out for the smaller one again no questions asked if it wasn't suited.
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Same thing as you. Stock is just so so nice.
The S9 looks great, but Samsung phones just aren't really my bag. I don't want to start an 'update' war but the rate in which they actually update their devices considering how many people use them and have access to them is embarrassing.
I also don't believe the camera is as good on the S9 from all the reviews and comparisson videos I've watched.
The Pixel experience is just so good.
If ever a phone needed to go back for a refund, that one did! Goodness what a time you've had with it. Yikes.Ha nope.
Too expensive. If I was clamouring to go back to iOS then I would consider it, but having used Android and especially, stock Oreo Android - I want to try and stick with that.
I'm tempted to give an XL a go and see if I can adjust to that even though I have found it too big. I picked my partners 7 Plus up before and it wasn't offensive (and I have used bigger phones before) but the screen is slightly more manageable I guess due to the bigger bezels. Foot print nearly identical though.
I would try the smaller Pixel again but seeing as I have the opportunity to do something else with this refund and not an exchange it has me thinking.
Also, if I do opt for an XL then I will just buy from CPW and I will have the opportunity to swap it out for the smaller one again no questions asked if it wasn't suited.
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Same thing as you. Stock is just so so nice.
The S9 looks great, but Samsung phones just aren't really my bag. I don't want to start an 'update' war but the rate in which they actually update their devices considering how many people use them and have access to them is embarrassing.
I also don't believe the camera is as good on the S9 from all the reviews and comparisson videos I've watched.
The Pixel experience is just so good.
Well that's a shame it worked out that way, but you gave it more than a fair chance.Well, with sadness, the Pixel 2 has gone back.
I went for a cafe / shopping trip this morning and next door to the shop we were in is the place I bought my Pixel 2 from. Well, I got it from their online site, but the shop was there. (Currys).
So out of curiosity I went in to ask what I should do as once again, I was having rapid drain and boiling hot phone.
Before I went in this is what I was dealing with:
The drain is very real. I've tried everything, factory reset, restored from back up, set up as new, waited for the March patch - which seemingly fixed everything, but I guess it was just the reboot which had cooled it as often would provide a fix. Temporarily.
So I went in and spoke to the guy thinking I'd need to send it away for repair. He messed about on his store PC for ages and said "yeah, the system says we'll just exchange it or refund".
I was like "whut".
Normally in the UK, outside of your first 14 days, if there's a fault or problem with the device it them goes away for repair which can take up to 28 days to get back. I was so fed up I planned to just send it away and use my mum's old 5c whilst I waited.
Anyway he said as they don't stock phones in stores (they technically do, as carphonwarehouse stores are built into Currys stores as they're sister companies...) he would have to refund.
So I went home, wiped to factory, boxed it up and just got refunded.
Being Pixel-less (and phoneless lol) SUCKS.
What to do now.
I was a bit nervous about the screen issues that I read about on the Internet and on forums. I'm pleased to say I've not suffered from any of these and am happy with the screen on my phone. Not sure if I've got higher tolerance compared to others or if the screen issues have been ironed out by Google but nonetheless, I'm happy
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For those wondering...
I'm not done with the Pixel 2 just yet.
I love it too much to lose it to be honest. I thought about changing for something else, or waiting for the XZ2 but ultimately, I've made that mistake before where I've swapped a phone out due to "new device lust" (technical term that lol) only to regret it later.
And I knew I would here. No other Android experience would have been as good.
Went with the XL so I could at least use my 14 day no fuss returns on this one and move back to the smaller one if needed.
But so far, I am digging this huge screen.
Oh and @GrumpyMom you could be onto something re the screens. This one has hardly any blue shift at all and is crisp, bright and clear. Zero complaints here.
I wanted the black one, but they only had white so picked up this really cool case which has given it a really nice look I think!
My wife and I financed through Google. It goes through Synchrony Bank. It's been incredibly easy. Approval happens within seconds, and you just make the $30-40 payment each month like you would on carrier installments. Taxes and preferred care (if you add it) are rolled in as well so nothing due upfront.
