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[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] craig0r:
I've got that same grandfathered plan with Rogers (except it's $60... I WIN!), and whenever I renew a contract, I always just call up and ask to speak to the loyalty/retention department directly, and threaten to leave for WIND if they don't give me what I want. So far it's worked. I got the Pixel on Google Play though... got a bonus at work and decided it was worth spending it on buying the phone outright rather than spend an hour on the phone with Rogers.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] 3DSammy:
I've been a Nexus fan (5 and a 10) because I love to root without loosing warranty and for the best Android updates of any device but the pricing of the Pixel is far too much especially with Canada's low dollar. I read where Google will eventually offer 2 year financing at 0% interest (assuming you pay on time) and that may make it a possibility.

I've done research over the last few days and found I can get a Samsung S7 for $130 less than the base Pixel model and not give up too much in speed and features. The Nougat features specific to the Pixel line are not persuasive enough for me, especially as the phone has not been fully reviewed yet.

I think Google is making a big mistake pricing the phone so high period. I appreciate that you get unlimited video/picture GDrive space but would still prefer a micro SD slot which the Galaxy S7 has.

I'll wait for the reviews before buying anything but right now these are just my thoughts.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] convolution:
I miss the days when the Nexus device used to be budget... IE Nexus 4
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] MrSlippery519:
I agree that is still to be determined, it is priced right in line with the iphone so clearly people are "willing" to pay those prices if the experience/tech/etc line up.

I just pre-ordered 32GB black through Roger's...pains me to pay $399 for it however my work covers a portion of that and if its lasts me 2 years I will be satisfied. Plus I should be able to sell my HTC M9 easily.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] groaner:
Ditto with bell. 70/month 6 gb retention plan. cant give it up though I would have if they didn't refund me for the note 7.

128 pixel on the way.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] diggmc:
I'm a refugee from the Note 7 debacle... Just pulled the trigger on a Black 128GB at full price (ouch!).

Having owned all the Nexus phones all the way back to the Nexus S (skipping the 6P), I dearly love my Nexus 6 but am looking forward to going back to a device I can use with one hand again.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] craig0r:
Seems that some Americans are reporting that their phones are shipping. Any Canadians seen any movement on their orders?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
I'm also coming from a Note 7. I preordered a Pixel XL from Bell Store. Called today and it's already there but of course won't sell it to me until Thursday.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] nednednerb:
I got my new Pixel this early afternoon, and avidly setting it up. Telus is switching SIM soon, then I'm on call! Whee!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] usman14:
Thats quick

Did you order yours from Google online?

I ordered mine right when the pre-order opened and it shows online that estimated date is around October 25th :confused:
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] FoleyRose:
Mine is processing right now.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] nednednerb:
I ordered from Telus webstore via upgrading on a contract...

I did expect it to ship on 19th. I was online early in morning that day for pre order start and checked and realized I could buy it... just lucky I think.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] nednednerb:
I really like it so far!! It is smooth, snappy, and seems to be highly functional... XD

Yipee!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] blk_jack:
Fellow Canadian reporting in -- ordered off the Play website and noticed my order had gone to Processing with an expected delivery day of Oct 25-Nov 1.

On a side note, the new test build of XDA Labs supports the proper device name (for the Pixels) in your byline (or at least it should, I'll test in person soon enough) :p
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] nednednerb:
As the prior note to your test, XDA Labs let me choose between >three bylines after successfully allowing me to set "my device" so you are right, I just liked this byline and not the other!

:Feelingcodenamey:
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] slajeune:
Canadian orders from the google store have begun shipping. Just got confirmation that my pixel 32gb ordered on the 5th of October just got shipped.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] groaner:
According to all the Canadian "SHIPPED" posts on reddit, it appears they are starting with the 32 GB units first. Nobody with the 128, including me, have not gotten a shipped notice yet.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mymusicathome:
Ended up going with koodo instead of Google play cause they had $100 off. Got my notification with tracking number that the device has been shipped today (32GB black) ?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] blk_jack:
My 128gb black JUST updated to shipped a few mins ago. Tracking number pending through Canada Post still though, but it said 2-7 business days in the email.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] phazerorg:
When did you order and get the $100 off? I switched to Koodo from Virgin last week because they're offering the Pixel and Virgin isn't. I haven't ordered yet because I'm still a little on the fence about the price, but I'd probably order right away if it was $100 off. I'm not seeing that deal on their site right now though, maybe I missed out.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mymusicathome:
I have been with koodo for a little over a year now. Joined with my Nexus 6 so didn't need to start a tab.

I noticed going through check out that I had a $100 "positive tab". Tried to find out what it was and how I got it with no luck. Not complaining though.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] blk_jack:
Looks like my pixel may be delivered today. Was processed in Mississauga.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] DespairFactor:
Same here for my XL
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] phazerorg:
I joined with my Nexus 5, so no tab yet either, but putting the Pixel on tab works out to only $5 more than buying from Google over 2 years, so I might do that.

I tried going through the checkout with the Pixel just to see, but no $100 positive tab for me. With my luck, they'll have such a promotion just after I order one at full price!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] RoccoN4:
Me to. Can't wait. Everyone in my office keeps wondering why I am running to the door every time someone walks in.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] blk_jack:
And it arrived about an hour ago. I'm outta town at Big Android BBQ though so I haven't been able to check it out.

Crazy how fast it arrived after shipping. Next day.. I'm downtown Toronto FWIW.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Firegrill:
Any downsides from buying it outright from say Bell?

The main difference to me would be getting it today vs sometime next week.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mymusicathome:
Only difference I could see if that if you required any warranty work you would have to go through bell and not Google directly. Not a big deal for me. I pre ordered through Koodo and received the device this morning at my door. I'm in Edmonton and was nice to have the device original shipping location from Calgary and not Toronto. Devices from Canadian carriers are exactly the same as from Google (no carrier bloat, unlocked sim and bootloader) and not like they are from Verizon in the states
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] nednednerb:
Hah. Yeah they are shippinging fast in some cases! Mine was so supposed to ship yesterday. Mail carrier woke me up Tuesday!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Can anyone with Rogers confirm VoLTE works? No one at Rogers has the answer. They are so clueless.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] DespairFactor:
Rogers offers VoLTE? I don't think any canadian carrier has that. On Bell I have advanced LTE though:)
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Yup Rogers has VoLTE and Wifi calling for iPhones, Galaxy smartphones and LG. Just not sure it will work on pixel.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] DespairFactor:
send me your sim and I will test?:P
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] bertiespeed:
Oct 19 7:55pm processed at Canada Post

10:42pm in transit

Oct 20 8:39am out for delivery

9:33am attempted delivery card left for pick up.

Had the day off work too but I was in the shower when they attempted delivery go figure :-/
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] DespairFactor:
Welp, kernel source, device tree and rom source are out. Let's get to work
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Matridom:
Canadian speaking up, currently have my 128GB pixel in hand, shipped from Google
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] groaner:
Ditto!

Got it today
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] plasticdarlow:
Anyone else having an issue updating the pixel launcher? It's telling me its not available in your country?!?!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] RoccoN4:
Ya. I chatted with Customer Service yesterday. They said they are working on updating for us Canadians. Wonder if the APK (the latest) will work. I am not one to install. Just curious.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] DespairFactor:
It probably will, if you guys can give me the versions I will test on my XL and see. I doubt that an APK sideload would cause any issues, that may be your solution for now.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] plasticdarlow:
It's working now. I went on computer browser and installed it.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Firegrill:
Purchased 32GB black pixel yesterday from Google, shipped today, arriving Oct21-24 :D:D
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] jonnyg1097:
I got my 32GB pixel today from Rogers. Fortunately I had an update lined up on my account so I had to only pay 450 which is much more of a appropriate price for this phone I feel.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] GeekMcLeod:
Came yesterday while I wasn't home. Get to get pick it up some time today. Can't wait! I'm fricken excited for this phone.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Couldn't wait for Rogers. Got my pixel outright on Kijiji I'll just decline the package when I get my Rogers pixel.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] FoleyRose:
Someone already sold his on Kijiji? Wow, that was quick. How much did it set you back?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Almost a G note! Got the 128gb pixel in black.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] molanjami:
How to use the Google Pixel's Smart Storage feature ?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
There you go. I just asked the Google assistant. You should try it ?

https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/how-to-use-the-google-pixels-smart-storage-feature/
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] daandman:
I pre-ordered a 128gb from Rogers the day of the launch & was first in line at my store, but when launch day came & went, then the next day, and they still had no idea when they'd be getting it I ended up saying screw it and buying a 32gb model from Best Buy. I've been calling around & nobody seems to know when they'll be getting the 128gb models. Got a pretty sweet deal through them, if you trade in any old phone (I had a Nexus 5 laying around) they'll take off $50 & give you a $100 gift card.

I'll probably try to trade mine plus some cash on Kijiji for the 128gb model later on. Might trade it for an S7 Edge though. I like the phone, but hate the design.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Soulfl:
I pre ordered a 128 silver. Store had no idea when It was coming, so went screw it and found a 32 silver at another Rogers and traded in my Nexus 6 for a $260 discount to the $399 contract price.

Then canceled my unknown eta 128 pixel.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] efrant:
Has anyone who purchased a Pixel from Rogers or Bell or Telus confirmed that the bootloader is unlockable? Given that we've seen Pixels from other carriers (not only Verizon) with bootloaders that are not "unlockable", it would be interested to confirm the Canadian Pixels' status'.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] DespairFactor:
In Canada our carriers do not bootloader lock devices. I have never seen it from the big carriers here in any phone, unless the OEM locks it for everyone.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] daandman:
I got mine from Best Buy, but it's with Rogers & there seems to be an option in the developer options.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mymusicathome:
I bought my device from Koodo and it is the same as the play store just like previous nexus devices. Bootloader and sim are unlocked
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
That a stock Android feature in any Android device it doesn't mean that the bootloader is unlockable. The SD note 7 had that and the bootloader was locked.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hevangel:
I got my phone 2 days ago, I ordered from Google Store, literally the very first minute it is open to accept ordering.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mymusicathome:
Hope this is a new bug in the Google assistant ?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] nednednerb:
Lol You're crazy. Hahaha but made me smile hah

At least Oilers have a chance :p
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] nednednerb:
Yep
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Allen_Jolynn0:
Google is trying a new approach with voice on Pixel phone.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] milan187:
I got Rogers device. First thing I did was Unlock the bootloader. No root or anything yet.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] iamhacked:
Any reason to buy directly from the Google Store, apart from the carriers charging extra tax? Since they're out of stock, I'm thinking of buying it outright from Telus. It seems Google is the one offering manufacturer warranty anyway
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] milan187:
If you get it from a carrier you will have to deal with carrier for warranty. Otherwise not really. Already comes unlocked from Canadian carriers anyway.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] iamhacked:
Isn't there manufacturer warranty though? I thought Google handles the RMA process when I looked
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] nednednerb:
Well, Google (by way of "HTC") is the OEM in this case, so when you go to carrier for waranty, Google does the hardware and software repair.

That's how I understand it.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] iamhacked:
I read some posts on reddit that they were able to do the RMA process straight through Google

Don't get me wrong, I'd still prefer to buy from the Google Store, it's just that they're out of stock.

EDIT: Called the nearest telus store and they're out of stock. I don't know what to do now, probably will have to wait...
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] milan187:
Hmm I called Google last week and they told me I should contact my carrier for replacement. I didn't really push though.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] bertiespeed:
Just home from work and installed new update :good:
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] exad:
Also, installed the new update and I've been testing the raise to wake and it seems to be working pretty well compared to phones I've used in the past. On my 6p it hardly ever worked like it should.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] cpope-11:
Is anyone having bad battery life with the new update?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mymusicathome:
No problems over here. Didn't notice a difference after the update
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] deadgiveaway:
What software version ? I don't have those settings....
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] k.s.deviate:
I had a question for Rogers today, "does Rogers support VoLTE on the Pixel?" Well, the answer I got was a lie. See attached.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] slajeune:
I was just told by Rogers that Pixel will support VoLTE when Rogers release 7.1.1 for it. I have two issues with this statement:

- Rogers doesn't release the 7.1.1 update for the Pixel, google does

- We ARE on 7.1.1

Rogers really suck at supporting any flagship device...
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] k.s.deviate:
I was told by level 2 supervisor that it is being worked on. Rogers is having problems with VoLTE where duplicate texts are going thru and calls are randomly not connecting. So their working on that first but after "apparently" the pixels are next... No eta tho, funny because the webpage said the Xperia x performance is getting it when it gets nougat in February.. I'm not holding my breath
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] cmabone:
What's the difference between the build that Telus has out-of-the box and what Google Play has out-of-the box?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] milan187:
Nothing.

---------- Post added at 05:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:25 AM ----------

The updates have nothing to do with Rogers. Google has control. Who knows what their real issue is with VoLTE. Probably network side.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] cmabone:
I was wondering this. I saw that in my Telus purchased phone the app ''MyTelus'' was preinstalled or downloaded on start up.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] milan187:
Pretty sure it's the same build as Google's. My Rogers device had nothing preinstalled. Though I never put a Rogers SIM in it. My guess the SIM card triggers some app install. Still they are all unlocked devices from Canadian carriers.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] slajeune:
One main difference is that the IMEI of a device sold by google will not be in the carrier's list of devices it sold. They might restrict features such as VoLTE to IMEI found in their databases...
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] milan187:
Usually no carrier does this. As long as it's supported and configured you are good to go.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Turbojugend:
I agree somewhat with the cost, but coming from an iPhone, I usually don't look at the costs of the device I use everyday, it pays for itself at some point.

I think it will be hard to judge the popularity of the pixel, most people aren't changing phones as much anymore, because they don't need to as the hardware is pretty good no matter what device you go with. Also all the changed with Android, it will take a while for people who develop to figure it out I think. It's crazy to see that on this devices there is literally only one custom rom that doesn't even fully work yet.

I love my pixel, and don't regret the price at all.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] milan187:
There are 3 other ROMs coming very soon. Just one more hurdle to get over with gapps.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] k.s.deviate:
Everything I've read states to the contrary. Rogers community forums are full of threads asking why their unlocked (non Rogers) device cannot get volte and wifi calling. I don't agree that this is right, since unlocked iPhones can access these features with no issues.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] pilotgav:
I remember we had the same issues with the Samsung S6 when it first came out with Rogers. Duplicate text messages and calls not getting through with VoLTE turned on.

2 Rogers credit they did let us know that the issue was with their Network and did fix it.

And trust me it's not often I give Rogers any credit.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] k.s.deviate:
Rogers has a nation wide ticket open right now for that exact same issue. To a "T". They are saying it's VoLTE related and is being worked on. I was informed to turn off VoLTE and wifi calling in my wife's iPhone 7 to solve the issue, so far it has worked.

Maybe their adding new devices and testing it out? That could be what's causing the problems.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] slajeune:
The fact that they asked for my IMEI and told me they didn't find it in their database when I inquired about VoLTE is an indication that they will probably restrict those features to devices sold by Rogers only.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] milan187:
That's BS I would push for it if you really want it. You got it from Google. There is no reason they shouldn't support it.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] efrant:
1) Does Rogers even support VoLTE on Rogers-bought Pixels? I don't think they do yet.

2) Provisioning services/features by IMEI had been done many times in the past by Rogers. If I'm not mistaken, even LTE was done via IMEI provisioning initially. That said, there was ways to get around it. For example, when LTE was first getting started, and required a device with a Rogers IMEI, the Rogers reps were getting around this by adding either a generic IMEI to your account, or by adding one of your older Rogers devices (if you had one) to your account. The service/feature provisioning was done via an IMEI tied to the account, not the actual IMEI of the device you were using. At least this is how it was done in the past.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Junsengzaikia:
I really need help on this. The binary is found but not the app. What should i do now to get fully rooted?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pr1jker:
Redo stage 1
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Junsengzaikia:
Redo stage 1 means that i have to re root it right?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Trex888:
Flash latest supersu.zip from custom recovery and you will be fully rooted
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Krprem:
Again try root via twrp or cf auto root

Good luck
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Junsengzaikia:
I lost my two recovery after downing stock firmware from Sammobile. What should I do now?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ithehappy:
Flashing stock firmware will restore the stock recovery obviously, and remove root access. So flash TWRP again (on Odin disable the Auto Reboot option while doing) via Odin and then flash the latest SuperSU zip from TWRP. Easy.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Junsengzaikia:
Thanks man. But I also have a error pop up from my notification (trltedt-user MMB29M N910GDTU1DPG4 release-keys).

Should I flash twrp straight away?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ithehappy:
I really don't know that error mate. But just flash recovery from Download mode, should work. Don't forget to un-tick that auto reboot option in Odin.
[YU Yureka Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sammyxoxo:
Few days back when I turned my phone on after charging. It stopped to detect my Sim in any slot and there was an audio error when playing audio or video file. No youtube, no recording and no alerts even.

After some troubleshooting(which didn't work obviously) I decided to restore it to factory setting. but that didn't work as well. I tried flashing it with custom FireHound-BurntAss-2.0-20160912-tomato but still the same.

Now I have no ROM.

Help guys.

!!
[OnePlus 3 Accessories] AvalonTeja:
Has anyone tried ordering one of these from Aliexpress? I ordered one already and totally excited about it.

Some youtube videos of the case for other phones are already there. I am sure this sleek Beast and the Metal Thor cover would make a Machine in hand.:cool:

I ordered the Black one.

All I can say is These got looks and also can surely protect the phone with such bulk build.

PS: Sorry i cant attach pics here. I am new member in the forum and XDA will allow me to post pics after 10 posts. You can always google the case and tell me what you feel about it.:)
[OnePlus 3 Accessories] plskillme:
You mean this case?

I don't mean to be rude, but that's quite a case that could cause the Sixth Mass Extinction on Earth.

EDIT:

I mean, its so ugly - living beings might die just by looking at it.