Google Pixel Fold

[Aneres11]

GifGaf in the UK we’re selling a refurbished Fold for £749. Condition was advertised as “like new” and it comes with the usual warranties and 28 day cooling off period if I change my mind.

Seemed like a no brainer really, given I didn’t really have the Fold that long upon launch and a lot of things were fixed over the months with updates. I also figured I would likely get close ish to that £749 figure for trade in on a Fold 2, so why not pick one up.

It came this morning. Doing all the usual updates but the April security patch came in already.

Will set it up properly a little later and see how it fares.

 

[Aneres11]

One odd thing... That I'm not complaining about... I've loaded YT up on my fold and so far haven't seen a single advert. Both on the actual home screen and when watching videos. And ive probably watched around 10 videos so far... It's almost like I have premium, without actually having premium. 😅

 

[Aneres11]

One neat thing I've noticed that I don't think Pixels did before (must have come in an update)... when you have the battery widget if you tap your paired watch from the widget it takes you into the watch app. Pretty neat! Don't recall it doing that before.
Same when you tap the phone in the widget, it takes you to the battery settings.

Anyone updated to the 15 beta on Fold? Recommended or no?

 

[Bkdodger]

I threw my SIM back in the Fold yesterday...I don't see anything worthwhile in 15 to jump in

 

[Aneres11]

I threw my SIM back in the Fold yesterday...I don't see anything worthwhile in 15 to jump in

The beta is normally a bit hit or miss anyway so think I will skip it until it's officially released 👍🏼

 

[Bkdodger]

The beta is normally a bit hit or miss anyway so think I will skip it until it's officially released

Yeah thinking later on down the road then maybe jump in

 

[Aneres11]

Still not getting YouTube adverts lol.
iPhone has them all over the home screen and as soon as you start any video. There's nothing on the Fold.
Is this googles way of making people see the app without adverts then suddenly making them appear, thus making you sign up for Premium?!

Very odd. I don't have any other premium features, like videos playing when the app is shut etc, but so far, not one advert!

 

[andy2141]

Still not getting YouTube adverts lol.
iPhone has them all over the home screen and as soon as you start any video. There's nothing on the Fold.
Is this googles way of making people see the app without adverts then suddenly making them appear, thus making you sign up for Premium?!

Very odd. I don't have any other premium features, like videos playing when the app is shut etc, but so far, not one advert!

Do you not get 3 months free premium with a fold?

I know you normally have to claim offers like this, but I wonder if it's somehow automatically linked to your Google account that you are signed in with.

 

[Aneres11]

Do you not get 3 months free premium with a fold?

I know you normally have to claim offers like this, but I wonder if it's somehow automatically linked to your Google account that you are signed in with.

It wasn't a new one. It's refurbished through GifGaf but is basically "as new" and was £750. Absolute bargain for this phone and it was pristine condition too.

Also, I don't have all premium features but I just don't have any adverts coming up in any video or in the app. And I watch YT daily and have played about 20 videos in total so far!

 

[andy2141]

It wasn't a new one. It's refurbished through GifGaf but is basically "as new" and was £750. Absolute bargain for this phone and it was pristine condition too.

Also, I don't have all premium features but I just don't have any adverts coming up in any video or in the app. And I watch YT daily and have played about 20 videos in total so far!

Seems you're not alone.

Quite a few reports on reddit from users with a fold who have experienced the same for months. I'd chalk that up as a result.

 

[Aneres11]

Seems your not alone.

Quite a few reports on reddit from users with a fold who have experienced the same for months. I'd chalk that up as a result.

No way! Absolutely gorgeous 😅😂

 

[Aneres11]

Really loving the Fold.
I remember liking it the first time I had it on launch, but I do think I'm using the phone a bit differently this time. For instance, I was a bit frustrated at apps that didn't look good on the inside screen. However now, I'm not using the inside screen very much at all. Only when I actually need / want to. And I'm enjoying it way more that way.

So for YouTube, web browsing, lay in bed etc the phone is open, but all other times it's shut. The form factor of the outer display is pretty perfect. I like the wide and short aspect ratio meaning it's good for one handed use too.

Really excited to see what they do for the Fold 2 now!

 

[Bkdodger]

Really loving the Fold.
I remember liking it the first time I had it on launch, but I do think I'm using the phone a bit differently this time. For instance, I was a bit frustrated at apps that didn't look good on the inside screen. However now, I'm not using the inside screen very much at all. Only when I actually need / want to. And I'm enjoying it way more that way.

So for YouTube, web browsing, lay in bed etc the phone is open, but all other times it's shut. The form factor of the outer display is pretty perfect. I like the wide and short aspect ratio meaning it's good for one handed use too.

Really excited to see what they do for the Fold 2 now!

Unfortunately rumors are floating around that they are going to the OnePlus style for the next release ...I also enjoy both closed and open status

 

[Aneres11]

Unfortunately rumors are floating around that they are going to the OnePlus style for the next release ...I also enjoy both closed and open status

That wouldn't bother me at all. As long as it's nothing like samsungs fold then I'm fine with whatever they do.

 

[Aneres11]

Any idea what's happened to the keyboard on ,y outside display?! What the hell is this can't see, to change it I hate it

 

[The Game 161]

GifGaf in the UK we’re selling a refurbished Fold for £749. Condition was advertised as “like new” and it comes with the usual warranties and 28 day cooling off period if I change my mind.

Seemed like a no brainer really, given I didn’t really have the Fold that long upon launch and a lot of things were fixed over the months with updates. I also figured I would likely get close ish to that £749 figure for trade in on a Fold 2, so why not pick one up.

It came this morning. Doing all the usual updates but the April security patch came in already.

Will set it up properly a little later and see how it fares.

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can't go wrong with that price....

 

[Bkdodger]

Any idea what's happened to the keyboard on ,y outside display?! What the hell is this can't see, to change it I hate it View attachment 2368752

Did you try clearing the app data.. It's looking fine over here

 

[Aneres11]

Did you try clearing the app data.. It's looking fine over here

I restarted my phone and it went back to normal. VERY strange!

 

[aggie99]

Anyone still using the Fold? Haven't been around here in a minute or two. Must confess my sins...I have been using the 15 PM the last couple months. Dusted the Fold off this morning and switched my sim over and man I've missed this thing. Makes me excited for the Fold 2. Trying to pare back my phone hobby purchases a bit as it's getting time for my daughter to drive so time for me to purchase her a car but I think Fold 2 and S25 Ultra will be the two I go for this year.

 

[Aneres11]

Anyone still using the Fold? Haven't been around here in a minute or two. Must confess my sins...I have been using the 15 PM the last couple months. Dusted the Fold off this morning and switched my sim over and man I've missed this things. Makes me excited for the Fold 2. Trying to pare back my phone hobby purchases a bit as it's getting time for my daughter to drive so time for me to purchase her a car but I think Fold 2 and S25 Ultra will be the two I go for this year.

Yes I'm using a Fold.
I sold my iPhone a month or so ago.
The Fold is really great. I find I use it way more closed than when I first had the Fold upon launch and I only really open it when I'm at home and I just want a bigger screen. It works so well this way.
Also looking forward to the Fold 2 and the inevitable improvements.

 

[Bkdodger]

I'm still using mine ..it's using one of the SIMs for the next couple of weeks ..just did the monthly update today

 

[danb1979]

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[danb1979]

All quiet in here... Everyone moved on from the Fold? 🤔

 

[Bkdodger]

It's definitely quiet in here but I'm thinking most are still using their phones

 

[dumastudetto]

All quiet in here... Everyone moved on from the Fold? 🤔

You gotta know when to hold, and know when to fold 'em.

Has Google done anything to meaningfully take advantage of the Fold since launch, or have they largely left it as it was in terms of app optimisations etc.?