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Phones Google Pixel 2 / Google Pixel 2 XL
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I can see that. I spend too much time in here, Android Central, and iMore. My life would probably be easier without this stuff!
I completely agree. I would miss Samsung Pay, but based on what I've seen so far, if Apple offers a Buy One Get One on Black Friday, I'll jump ship from Android.
Let's hope they sort it out better than they sorted out Bluetooth.
I've noticed that tons of apps are having to reload since I refreshed after Pie installed. :|
Don't get me started. Bluetooth was a nightmare during Beta 1 and 2. Thankfully I have no connectivity issues now.
Got Android pie updated on my XL 2. Typing in this form box with suggestions still is wonky. Will probably end up rooting although it's getting pointless to do so, ads still get through some cracks here and there.
Today I've noticed by service icon indicator is cycling from grayed out to black outline. Wifi icon not as wonky yet but did watch it do the same a bit ago before the update.
Off to find updated magisk...
Am I done with the pixel line?
Today I've noticed by service icon indicator is cycling from grayed out to black outline. Wifi icon not as wonky yet but did watch it do the same a bit ago before the update.
Off to find updated magisk...
Am I done with the pixel line?
I can't decide whether I should stick with this or go back to the iPhone. Maybe I'll send it in one last time and hope for the best.
Nearing a year since launch, Google Pixel 2 XL owners report varying degrees of sluggishness
https://9to5google.com/2018/08/16/google-pixel-2-xl-lag-reports/
Good to know Google is aware.
https://9to5google.com/2018/08/16/google-pixel-2-xl-lag-reports/
Good to know Google is aware.
I hope the Pixel 2XL wasn't anyone's first high end Android phone. That's sad right there.
Google states there could be three reasons for the slow down. Two are software related. One is hardware. I wonder what the hardware related issue could be. The processor? RAM? Something else...?
And you're right. That is embarrassing for Google and Android if a first-time Android user experienced this. The Pixel line is supposedly the cream of the crop of Android software experience. Cue eye roll.
So I threw my SIM back in the iPhone 8 while I wait for the replacement. I had forgotten how good BT can be when it works.
Did you receive the replacement yet? Of all the issues I've had with prior defective Pixel 2 XLs, BT was never among them. Google is still sending out (new) phones built in late 2017. Still riddled with screen and battery issues in my experience. I just returned one a few weeks ago and bought from Best Buy instead, which has a 6/21/18 build date and flawless in every way. Go figure.
It came in and I'm having trouble getting it to activate on Sprint. Last Pixel I'm ever going to buy.
That sucks. Sorry, mate. It just ain't meant to be. And can't blame ya for your last comment.
Google's hardware -- from design decisions to quality control -- is a deterrent. That's how weak their hardware game is.
A premium smartphone should offer quality experiences in both software and hardware. Hardware matters when it's good. Hardware matters when it's bad. Hardware matters, period.
At this rate, maybe they'll replace it with a brand new 3 XL. If you even want that...
What's your next, then? New iPhone X?
At this rate, maybe they'll replace it with a brand new 3 XL. If you even want that...
What's your next, then? New iPhone X?
Yes. I’m getting the iPhone X Plus or whatever it’s called. If I could get the Note 9 on a monthly, which I can’t, I probably would.
When you "create" a product just as a trojan horse for your other business model (ads), you won't push your best effort on it since it's not making you money directly. It has been shown again and again how Google actually couldn't care less and just let the OEMs do their thing (Nexus 6P built quality for example).
So far, it seems only HTC is the one that did a good job. Huawei couldn't make the cut (Nexus 6P). LG is on and off.
I think they are actually trying to create an ecosystem of devices. The nexus devices were cheaper and nite midrange/budget.
The pixel devices have been better built and google are pricing them at the high end.
Wow, the Nexus devices must really have been crap if the Pixel 2XL is an improvement.
I'll agree with you, and the majority of Android phones that I've purchased have been 'Google' models. Nearly every single Nexus either suffered from some performance compromises or chronic quality issues. You got what you paid for.