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[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
difficult to explain, you really need to use for sometime to see the differences, i'll still try on top of my head

1. i manage to get things done faster on android, like there is no proper back button on ios and multitasking app switcher is faster on android like i can double tap the recents app

2. downloading stuff is a pain, recently i wanted to download a family video from gdrive and it was a pain

3. i can use my phone as a usb as well to transfer files to the pc as well, very imp for me. like sharing files movies songs to and fro

4. coming to music, everything through itunes, please !

5. the notification area sucks, with android i can do so much more and see so much more

6. cuztomization, i do theme my phone and do various screen set ups, but my ipad still looks the same and bloody heck can't even see the wallpaper properly

there is a lot more than i can't put my finger on ..
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
Since pixel 2 is a flipkart exclusive we won't get to get a hands on of the device anywhere now right, atleast till they partner with offline retailers later on !
[Nexus 6P General] varunrramani:
Google might set up booths in big malls like they did last time here in Mumbai for Pixel.. This was in December at Phoenix Market City, Lower Parel.
[Nexus 6P General] Aswin08:
Anyone tried that viLTE thing with Jio in latest Google Dialer update?

I heard Jio supports viLTE.
[Nexus 6P General] th3discodancer:
It's going to be sold in Croma, Reliance digital etc as well. You can always check those stores out once perhaps the preorders begin or the delivery begins.
[Nexus 6P General] inimaitimepass:
Moved to S8+

Got an S8+ 128gig variant yesterday, mainly for the 6gig RAM as I felt 4gig for a sammy ROM is too conservative. The 6gig variant was nowhere available online, possibly coz sammy might have pulled it off to aide Note8. So searched in stores and got one. Looks like availability of this variant is very limited as of now. Exchanged 6P for 7.5k. Final amount is 57,4k. Will get another 4k discount after 120 days.

Thought I'll miss the nexus experience quite badly, but it turns out to be pretty good with samsung's conservative approach in terms of skinning and bloating Android. UI experience is so cool.

Above all, phone feels extremely sturdy and rock sold! amazing build quality.

Ordered Screen protector and Sandstone skins from gadgetshieldz as I want to protect the glasses ASAP. Will get Spigen neo flex and drand skind soon.

All in all, a worthy upgrade!!
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Congratulations mate... You are right for your decision on going with 6gjg variant.. as Sammy flies with 6gig.. as seen on those flaky speed test comparison as well for note 8 gig beating ip8+ ...

Happy Diwali to all as well
[Nexus 6P General] Prattham:
Anyone has any news about any offers that may come with pixel xl 2? Damn it is just so overpriced! Google hasn't learnt from last year lol, we don't want 2 apple ?
[Nexus 6P General] Dbj.Dhaval:
Yes that is y I bought note 8. Really sad to leave nexus family
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
i'm expecting the usual 5 or 10 % cashback on credit cards .. they better have something more or else i don't see them selling many.

Also the display issue has blown up, can't wait to see it for myself.

If it's that bad then i have to make a choice between s8+ and note8
[Nexus 6P General] Prattham:
Exactly

But display issue is just the color profile which is as default and anyway i was gonna root it so i can just change the display color profile to my liking which i usually do

So not a biggie but that price :D
[Nexus 6P General] inimaitimepass:
If you chose s8+, then act quick and try to find the 6gb RAM/128gb storage version in stores.Looks like since after releasing note8, Samsung stopped s8+ 128gb version. Trust me, the extra 2gb is really worth the money.

BTW, jerry rigged the pixel2. Looks like an another 6p in Zack's hands.
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
thanks for the tip.

I saw the video yesterday, damn .. scratches and bends also easily .. i'm not a case guy so if i get this i'll need to get a skin.
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JjbMT_x6CM

it's more than just the color profile, the color shifting on angles and grainy look on lower birghtness is surely an issue, will need to go to a store before deciding.
[Nexus 6P General] Prattham:
Yea i just watched lol
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
now there are burn in issues also reported in less than a week, wtf is going on :rolleyes:
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Some ****.... Has been putting me off.... Gonna hold off for a month
[Nexus 6P General] Prattham:
Exactly
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Anyone from Delhi has their battery replaced on the 6P... Getting ready for a Plan b incase the pixel 2 dumps it's **** on people...

How was the experience and the cost.. and how is the same lasting for those who did replace their batteries ???
[Nexus 6P General] sandys1:
I have the same question. I want to get my battery replaced in delhi - preferably from a trustworthy and authorized place. anybody have success stories from delhi ?
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
So i have tweeted flipkart and google india asking that if we have the same issues on the pixel 2 xl screen as reported then would we get a replacement outside the 10 days replacement that flipkart offers ?

i read somehwhere than in the states you can return the phone till a year if it's a screen issue, i doubt in india we will get that option.

i would suggest everyone here keep tweeting them about it and hopefully they take notice and give a decent answer or something on this issue.
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Won't help... Didn't at the time of 6P... Won't now... Its all cuz of the weak ass consumer laws in India.... If u were active enuf.. U would have read that even after 2years of purchase people got pixel xl as replacement for their 6P
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
yea i was active, i know about it

Now i posted the same question on the pixel 2 xl page on flipkart where you can ask a question, i got a mail saying question rejected cuz it doesn't meet their guidelines hahahaha, even more reason for me not to buy a pixel 2 xl now, atleast not from flipkart
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Here is !y honest reply... Withhold any purchase for now ... At least from flipkart.... This is the year of 1st gen bezel less phones... Which are not perfect... My sincere recommendation will be to buy a phone next year ... When the 2nd gen bezeless come into picture.... And by 2nd gen I mean more refinement...

I agree its very enticing... And believe me... I have given my cards to my sis for safety and to ensure I don't impulse buy pixel 2 xl or iPhone X....

Tldr don't buy from flipkart
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
lol true that, i wish i could hold on for that much longer, maybe s9 plus but i don't think 6p is a reliable device anymore, i rather sell it while it's working and also i don't want it to die and then suddenly i have to buy a phone the same day in haste.

Well it's really really confusing right now .. i wanted the pixel 2 xl to be just normal .. don't need anything over the top but the xuckin display issues ugh.

Saw a new issue now, when u scroll a page the black parts of the screen like any image or wtvr trail behind, it's called black smear :rolleyes:
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
The smear happens on my 6p as well... Am not too worried of it... Also not worried for the blue shift... Probably due to the polarizer ... Am worried of the burn in and the graininess... And the buzz sound that we are getting.... If google answers that well before 26th... Probably a pixel 2 xl owner... Else waiting till next year...
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
Never experienced it on the 6p, I'm also going to wait for what Google says before ordering and waiting to try it in the stores
[Nexus 6P General] coolsid8:
I am planning to replace my battery. Although i am not facing any major issues but it doesn't seem to last through the day. SOT is around 2 hours. The service centre in bangalore is asking around 1250 for battery + 1000 for camera glass/internal cover change(which gets damaged in the battery change process). Also ordered a new tempered nillkin tempered glass from aliexpress. Might last some more time before Pixel 2 xl price drops and display issues get resolved.
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
Offers r up on Flipkart .. nothing that interests me :rolleyes:
[Nexus 6P General] Prattham:
Yea:rolleyes:
[Nexus 6P General] nomad47:
Looking at the exchange value of nexus 6P, I am thinking why even bother buying such an expensive device if it is devalued to 3.1k in two years
[Nexus 6P General] coolsid8:
3.1k ?? You can easily get 12k for this today.
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
He meany what flipkart is offering in exchange, 3700 !
[Nexus 6P General] nomad47:
Yes. As rrohanjs said I meant the meagre 3.7k. I exchanged it for 7.5k for OP5.
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
7.5 is too less .. you had the battery shutdown issue ?
[Nexus 6P General] nomad47:
It happened one or two time, not consistently. I had a peculiar charging issue. (Charging with type C type A cable, but not with type C type C cable).
[Nexus 6P General] inimaitimepass:
That's the value I got for offline exchange as well. Considering how great the exchange price is offered by flipkart, 7.5k is pretty decent. As I said a few weeks ago, flipkart knew the dirt about 6p, that's why they put that extraordinary exchange price for this phone. :mad:

BTW, The offline exchange price is loosely based on cashify I guess. Samsung's own shopping site uses cashify as the exchange partners and I was offered 7.7k, but when I checked directly with cashify, they quoted 8.6k. Also, this is the pricing trend followed by shops on BYOD exchanges I suppose.

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Unlikey. May be can get 10k max for 128gb!!.
[Nexus 6P General] sandys1:
For anybody else who is planning to replace the battery - they are completely out of stock in delhi at the authorized service centres. I called up the lajpat nagar one and i could hear the whispering in the background ("too many people are calling.. when will it be in stock"). They promised me 2 weeks, but i went and raised a stinker on twitter who told me to write to service.hw.in@huawei.com

I recommend you all guys to complain on twitter as well to [MENTION=6042445]huaweii[/MENTION]ndia and [MENTION=402601]hiho[/MENTION]norIndia as well on email. Even if you are on the Pixel 2 now ... help the rest of us :(
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Same here called both the authorised one.. and not in stock.. took my no. and Imei and said will call once in stock...
[Nexus 6P General] sandys1:
guys let us please comment on twitter and email. they wont listen otherwise.

[MENTION=4686816]rohit25[/MENTION] - did you by chance ask if they will replace the back housing with the battery. its almost a given that the back will not come out without damage.
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Only the glass visor... 2500rs total cost
[Nexus 6P General] sandys1:
interesting. the lajpat nagar guy did not know anything about this - he said "kuch nahi hoga" and about 1200 rs for the battery.

Which center did you call ?

I was almost considering buying it from aliexpress and giving it to him while replacing (much cheaper too - camera glass and bottom plastic is combined 5$)
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Lajpat Nagar had a word with a lady around 1030am... But gonna wait it out... 2 new phones are coming .. HTC u11 plus and OnePlus 5t.. also pixel 2 xl will come on Amazon after a month of launch on Flipkart like last year... And Amazon does give a good rate as it's based on cashify...

I am.just chilling now and gonna stream Rick and Morty...
[Nexus 6P General] inimaitimepass:
Is it? Prior to diwali, during the big indian sale, amazon offered 7.5k for op5, but just 3.5k for iP8+, whereas cashify offered 8.6k.
[Nexus 6P General] sandys1:
ahh... but please put in an email. will be a big help to poor users like me, who cant afford a new phone anytime soon :(
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
i'm still scratching my head as to why is note 8 cheaper than pixel 2 128gb and pixel 2xl !
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Well stock android... And Google wants to compete with Apple.. like gorillas do ... Compare on who and the biggest cojones ...
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
The flipkart page says this..

What should I do if I have an issue with my product after the return period?

You can get in touch with the brand or an authorised service centre of the brand to claim the warranty for your product (wherever applicable).

So what does this actually mean ? if i have an issue outside the 10 days replacement period the service centre surely won't be able to replace a pixel 2xl, all they would do is keep the device and repair it.

They say get in touch with the brand but then how do i contact google to exchange it in india ?

All these questions are putting so many doubts in my mind regarding buying a pixel 2xl now :(
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Well they can't repair cuz that would result in us loosing the water-resistance.... So it defeats the purpose... So a replacement is almost guaranteed within a month of issues... Else a possible repair...
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
Sellers policy says only 10 days for replacement which is ****, I'll have to go n check what croma n all will offer
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Its across Flipkart since almost a year... Across all sellers ... Soo.. Imma out here...

Also croma got all the offers being offered by flipkart... And even the exchange value offered is good .. Was getting 9k for my 6p.. But I have already booked on flipkart...

It could be cancelled though if HTC U11 plus is just as awesome .. Or gets a bigger battery
[Nexus 6P General] sandys1:
So the support team of huawei officially called me. They categorically refused to supply batteries. HOWEVER, and this is the predatory part - they said I will get a free battery with the display and it will cost 11,000 INR.

Should tell you about them in case you are thinking of purchasing a Huawei phone in the future.
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Lol... Should have recorded the conversation and distributed on tech sites and Twitter
[Nexus 6P General] nomad47:
****ty customer service is why I have categorically advised people to stay away from Huawei. Had enough experiences with my 6P. Thank god am out of this.
[Nexus 6P General] vishnuak:
Let's see. I will wait for one more day. 2nd is not yet over :D
[Nexus 6P General] sumit29:
I DM'd and got exactly the same reply as you. But yeah, i agree that tweeting works better with customer support of all companies since their image is at stake.
[Nexus 6P General] aakashji:
Once I bought something for 500 on flipkart and it was delayed by a day, they gave me 180 and added it to my wallet. So I imagine we should get something in thousands if not delivered by 9th.

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By the way, there are no updates on import of nexus 6p since 29th.
[Nexus 6P General] Raghav_K:
lot of people pinging flipkartsupport in twitter asking about nexus 6p [emoji1]
[Nexus 6P General] Sid_dominic56:
Yes, I am one of them too. :) Can't wait to get hands on this beauty.
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
They are all getting the same reply... Will be shipping today... Let's see if something happens by evening

Sent not from Nexus 6P
[Nexus 6P General] Raghav_K:
I'm expecting order status to change at 2pm. Lets see..
[Nexus 6P General] aakashji:
Is there any hashtag for this situation.
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
None.. Although thinking of using #ShipNexus6P as one.... Not good at creating one.... :p

Sent not from Nexus 6P
[Nexus 6P General] nachiket_xda:
I have ordered 32GB Aluminium by COD on flipkart. But I am in dilemma. I want the phone before 6th nov when I am going home for Diwali.

I am not interested in chromecast and all other offers on flipkart are bakwaas.

So I am waitng for an update on this thread about stocks in croma,ezone etc. Where I will get cashback+ store voucher + bluetooth speaker which I needed.

But if flipkart delivers today then I have to take it as no one can gurantee about the availability in croma before 6th nov. Also as I haven't prebooked in croma so I doubt they'll sell me even if they get stock before 6th
[Nexus 6P General] sumit29:
Any reason for 2 pm?
[Nexus 6P General] ayush84:
I think it's about making the choice between the best offers and getting the phone early in hand.

I think if you want the phone early, Flipkart is your best bet. I am waiting because I will get:

5% off on HDFC Card

Free Cover

Free BT Speaker

INR 8000 for my old phone.
[Nexus 6P General] Raghav_K:
just a guess...
[Nexus 6P General] rockyseenu:
I just spoke with mobile store staff where I pre-booked. He is telling they are expecting to receive stock by tomorrow evening. And he will give me a call tomorrow morning to provide the status. I seriously doubt that. [emoji21]
[Nexus 6P General] lathiwala_99:
Let me also check the status from the mobilestore outlet where pre-booked my device. Will update all of you.

Ok so, I just a had a quick word with the store manager of the mobilestore outlet in Delhi and he told me that they are either expecting the stock by today evening (which is awesome if it happens, his word taken with a grain of salt) or by 10th, so I think it would be safe to assume that we can get the delivery atmost by next week :'(
[Nexus 6P General] Dbj.Dhaval:
Where are you getting this offer? Ezone?
[Nexus 6P General] hunt:
Mobile Store Pre Bookers

I tell you the truth. Don't expect device Today or Tomorrow.

I had words with Customer Care 1860-267-6767 as well had a long conversation on email "wecare@themobilestore.in".

The Phone will be available with them by 9th or 10th November. This is what the reality is. :crying:

I'm one of you who pre booked with Mobile Store.
[Nexus 6P General] lathiwala_99:
thanks for the info, i guess the guy whom I had a word suddenly uttered the date of 10th Nov of stock availability was right. koi nahi jahan itne din ruke wahan thode din aur sahi.....:crying::crying:
[Nexus 6P General] Raghav_K:
flipkart is tweeting that shipping starts today, but may vary based on phone variants.. how difficult is it to source 2000 preordered phones? :@
[Nexus 6P General] aakashji:
They say shipping will be done on FIFO basis. maybe they could come up with list of customers with preorder, with we which we know where we stand. and they could update it as soon as they ship the phone for a customer. just like we wait for our order at bikanerwala.
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
htc U 11 plus has my interest for sure, battery life is going to be insane :)
[Nexus 6P General] doctorxerxes:
My experience with Huawei and Google Customer Care

So, like many of you fine folks , I too was plagued by the battery issue around 18 months after me buying the phone. I called Google via the callback facility to explore my options and they redirected me to Huawei for the necessary work. Fair enough.

Now I spoke to the Huawei Service Centre closest to me and he told me the cost to replace the battery was 1200. So I went there the next day only for him to tell me that the battery is not the issue but the motherboard is..... and it'll cost me 22,000 to replace. Since my device was out of warranty, there was no way I was going to pay that much when the battery change would be much less and solve the problem , albeit for maybe a year before it kicks in again.

I insisted that he replace the battery and I'll take the risk that if it doesn't solve the issue , I won't blame him. He then stated that all batteries for this model are out of stock. Smelling a steaming pile of bull****, I asked him to place an order for me by paying an advance of 500 and getting a receipt for the same. (THIS WAS THE CRUCIAL PART) . He was really trying his best to avoid it by telling me that my money will be wasted , people have pending orders for past 2 months etc.

I DIDN'T BUDGE. I WANTED A RECEIPT AND THAT'S ALL....

So he grudgingly placed an order for a battery and told me that he'll take 295 out of the 500 if they aren't able to obtain a part. I had no issue with that.

Fast forward to 2 days later and I get a call from the centre saying that the battery is in stock and please come ASAP to replace it. Quickly rushed to the service centre and within an hour I have a fresh OEM battery. They even gave me the old one back. I paid the remainder amount and left.

Phone immediately felt different. Even after 15-20 mins of use I was so thankful not to see a major dip in battery percentage.

Now the phone feels great. No need to perma charge the phone or use it with caution once it approaches 30-35%. Probably will keep it running until this battery also bites the dust , hopefully the pixel 3 will be out by then......

TL,DR : If you need a battery replacement and Huawei says there are no batteries in stock, take a receipt for an advanced order. They will have to address the issue..
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
Which city ?

i had spoken to them in mumbai over a month back and today as well, i was told the same thing that it's been months no stock has come and you can come and pay 500 and book it and also come and get the device checked, probably they will tell me to pay for the motherboard as well lol.

But i think after reading you post ill go and pay the advance and see what happens !

What was you battery issue exactly ? i'm not having shutdowns but battery life is horrible, down to 3 hrs sot in not even 10 to 12 hrs of usage.

accubattery shows my battery at 87%, 2994 mah

edit : i saw it show mumbai under you name, you got it changed in mumbai only ? which service centre ? i was speaking to the one in irla
[Nexus 6P General] doctorxerxes:
It was at Lamington Road, Mumbai. Speak to srinivas at the counter.

My battery life was very poor and also I had early shutdowns.. needed the replacement asap.
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
i'll give it a try at irla only, if lamington road can get the battery i'm sure these people also should get it.

Lamington road is too far for me.

Did they charge you for a new glass on the camera so did they manage to repair it without cracking it ?
[Nexus 6P General] doctorxerxes:
No extra charge. Total cost was 1124. They didn't break the glass . I think they don't pry it open . They must be using a special instrument.
[Nexus 6P General] kkapoorr:
Anyone with Huawei service centre experiences from NCR? My phone is fine for now *touchwood*, but my device is about 14 months old, and I plan to use this for a very long time.
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
Op5t or original pixel xl .. any views ?
[Nexus 6P General] cutmylifein2:
One plus 5t anytime.. Also u can use the ported camera HDR+ to get great photos

M also panning to buy op5t .. Only thing is that m not getting a good value for n6p

Any suggestions what is the price that can be expected for n6p

Thanx
[Nexus 6P General] sharp87:
Go for oneplus 5t.
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
The original pixel xl any day...
[Nexus 6P General] rrohanjs:
one shopkeeper told me 4k rofl, he only it's better to sell it online should get between 8 to 12

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Will i booked the 5t hoping the hrd+ ported camera does some trick and is atleast comparable to the 6p.

Will sell this soon and go for u11 plus or s9 or pixel 2 xl next

I had to get a phone today as i'm traveling after this and 6p barely gets me 2 to 3 hrs sot in 8 to 10 hrs .. can't live with it

Maybe ill still keep it for taking pics rofl !
[Nexus 6P General] cutmylifein2:
Same here.. Keeping my 6p and already ordered op5t
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Hey guys need a suggestion.. I am tempted to buy OnePlus 5.. as they are offering a exchange value of 7.5k for this piece of ****... Good deal of wait a bit more for the offer period to start ??

It will be for my mom
[Nexus 6P General] Prattham:
Why don't buy the 5T;)
[Nexus 6P General] rohit25:
Need to sell off my 6p... And 5 had the best exchange price.. but now down to 5k... Offline seems best option now
[Nexus 6P General] PratikP:
If it's for mom then why not an Oppo F3/F3+. They have an amazing exchange value. I got 11.4k for my N6P.