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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] liam_davenport:
Yeah I wanna know also if carphonewarehouse versions are unlockable :good:

Devices from carphone come with factory software etc no carrier branding or simlock, So should be same as from Google store able to unlock bootloader
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] geovass:
Order made yesterday to carphone - apparently the device was in stock for delivery today. Heard nothing so far.. :(

Sent from my OnePlus 3
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fkofilee:
Same here was stuffed inside box, already added.

I gave up one of my 6ps for this... It better be good DAMMIT!

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Yes you can unlock the bootloader, i just have.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fkofilee:
Here we go...

Contents include Phone, Usb Type C to C Charger, 1 x USB A - C for PC And Adaptor For USB i believe. SIM Pin also included.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] moogaloo:
So is the voucher just for apps, films and music or can you put it towards a Daydream View?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fkofilee:
Normal play store for apps etc along with Movies & Books
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jaythenut:
Yep I've unlocked mine From cpw :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] liam_davenport:
Awesome, Cheers bro :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] moogaloo:
Fair enough have ordered a Daydream View sans voucher

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Was told by CPW yesterday that I should get my phone today, not had any emails or texts to say it has been despatched.. Would you have expected me to have heard something by now?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] carajp:
So, I've just had a phone call from CPW saying my (black 32gb) XL is ready for collection.

That after a rather confusing day yesterday. I phoned them yesterday morning and asked (because 4 emails left a confusing message) and they said it was in store ready to collect. Wasted journey, as the store had had no deliveries at all. Rang again later to find out what was going on and was told (in one phone call but passed to 3 different people) that it was "already in store awaiting collection", that it would be "at least a week as we didn't get any stock and we've been told that the earliest we will is 26th October" and - after I queried that one of my emails was definitely a despatch one - then that I was "one of the very lucky few that had received one of the very few units received from Google" and that it would arrive today.

I then opened my mail and discovered my £50 Google Play voucher so I went from being not very hopeful to thinking they wouldn't have sent that without sending the phone. But I also wondered... I actually only ordered the phone on 17th, so if there were really "very few units" around, I felt I was depriving many poor souls who would have ordered much earlier. So, sorry if that's you! :eek:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Aston Martin:
They just keep saying "yes"

The problem is, if they don't have it I will just get the 25gb for £25 data plan and keep my Nexus 6. However that data deals ends at the end of the month. I wish they'd just say "yes, it's available X" or "no"
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hereisphilly:
After getting no communication from CPW today on my click and collect order, I went in at 5 and there it was! Been there since 10am and no one had bothered to do anything

Man this phone is amazing
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ant78:
mine arrived today direct from google, only ordered it Wednesday evening, great service :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Super Chimp:
Was that a black model as the silver seems rather rare especially the 32GB model?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ant78:
Yes it's the 32gb black model
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] combat goofwing:
Had a play with both models in a EE store today.I may be in a minority but I think the design is good and they feel great in hand ,as good as my Nexus 6p ,and about are they fast and fluid ,very tempted even though I have a year left on my contract ,think I may sell my 6p and get the XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Belimawr:
there is no denying they are well built phones, some people like me just spent 2 months with the Note 7, the phone I would argue on aesthetics is the best designed phone to date, so coming from that to the Pixel it still feels a solid phone, but it also feels heavy, rigid and a lot less sleek, it's just an unfortunate comparison for those of us who lost arguably one of the best phones ever made (if you ignore the fact it might go boom)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FSOP:
How did you find the XL? I'm looking at that but not sure if it's going to be a bit big, I'm not sure how much they let you play with the phones in the EE shop.

Last time I was in there they had most the phones on a cable which was about 5cm long so you couldn't really pick it up...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Belimawr:
there is no denying it is a big phone, but in real terms it isn't that much bigger than the Galaxy S6 (the only phone I had to try it against) so yes it's on the bigger end of the scale but I wouldn't say it is massive, but then I do have big hands so I always preferred a larger phone.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rox598:
I got ,ine from CPW on friday there but haven;t used it yet as im waiting for the screen protector. I opened the box though and noticed the anttena line on the back at the bottom right side has like a cash in it? like the line isn't solid all the way across the phone
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FSOP:
Not UK specific, but since i'm from the UK I thought I'd ask here.... how are those of you who came from handsets with the fingerprint scanner on the front, getting used to the scanner being on the back?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] combat goofwing:
Size wise I tried it today against my N6p ,you get a lot less phone for virtual the same size screen ,no over stretching like on my 6p.Regarding FP scanner on the back,guy in CPW had one himself ,he had jumped from iPhone and he said he got use to it in no time and said it feels so much more natural to have it on the back ,his finger goes in it without thinking every time he picks it up
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mdizzle1:
It was noticeable for the first two days for sure, I'm used to it now (got it on saturday). The ability to open the notification drawer with a quick swipe down is very handy and prevents me needing to use two hands or awkwardly shuffling the phone to reach it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FSOP:
Great, thanks for replying :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] carajp:
My Note 5 had the fingerprint scanner on the front and I thought nothing of it, though I often had to move the phone to change the angle to get the finger recognised (despite filling all 5 saved scans).

Having it on the back is a revelation and I prefer it massively! As I pick up the phone, my finger falls on the sensor and I'm good to go, first time every time. As for swiping down to reveal notifications... inspired, brilliant. I seem to do that most times I pick up the phone and it's sooooo convenient!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AntonyStark:
Bit the Bullet and ordered my Daydream View last night, might as well go all in!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] adamsweeting:
I pre-ordered mine a few days ago - would be interested to know what date window you got?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AntonyStark:
15-17, CPW said 15th a few days ago but yesterday they said 22nd so I didn't bother.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abear182:
Do you know how reliable CPW are with these dates? I have pre order in with both Google & CPW but I would really love the phone before the 22nd because I am of to American then. Dates atm...

Google 24th to 26 - :crying:

CPW 20th - :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] adamsweeting:
I pre-ordered mine from the Google Store, and just checked my bank balance - and it looks like the money has already gone, even though the confirmation email said they wouldn't charge until it's ready to ship.

Has anyone else who ordered via Google noticed the same?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Moosh:
Pre-ordered a black, 128GB with CPW.

Expected delivery date: 20 October. :)

Cheers

Moosh
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abear182:
Should have checked before I done my CPW preorder but yeah money has gone for 1 of the orders just dunno if it was from CPW or Google :o.

What time did you order at from Google?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] adamsweeting:
Ordered mine towards the end of the LiveStream.... In fact, just checked and the email came in at 6:24pm
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MusicArt1st:
Definitely not partaking in this one. £719 for 32gb. I've been on the nexus train for a long time now and now it's time to get off. At least they were right when talking about this one for years to come but for all the wrong reasons. At least there shouldn't be the usual lack of stock
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abear182:
6:15pm for me on my email. So quite possibly could be Google but I always thought CPW charged straight away also but I have never ordered from them before.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] adamsweeting:
Hmmmn - tbh I would have thought that it would have been CPW who would have taken the money!

That's why I was going to go with CPW, then if I made the order with them - I know it's already paid for! If I have to sit on the money for another 3 weeks, there's a chance that life will get in the way and I'll have to spend it on 'normal' things
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abear182:
What was your Delivery estimate from Google?

I just really hope I get a Pixel from anyone at the very latest before 10am on the 22nd of October. Because I venture of to America then and I love taking photos and my 6P camera lens is cracked :crying:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] riz157:
i've ordered from google PXL 128gb and delivery is 24th Oct estimate. Might be delivered earlier me hopes.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hereisphilly:
They have taken what's called a pre charge

Some card providers show this up as a proper charge, but then it gets refunded back after a couple of days, as the item hasn't been shipped

From memory Google does this with all their devices
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] adamsweeting:
Ah! - Cheers.

I've been sat here racking my brains thinking if I had any more payments that I had forgotten about! - Thanks for putting my mind at rest
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RandyKaoss:
I was tempted by the Pixel XL but for my needs the cost is difficult to justify.

I mean, £819 for a 128GB model! Seriously? I'm not sure I would get the use out of the software to justify that price, but I can see for some people the Google Assistant would be very attractive.

Interested to see the reviews once they come in, but it's looking like I will go for a Note 7.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abear182:
Some Delivery dates have slipped in the UK store...

Pixel 128gb Sliver - Coming Soon Status

Pixel XL 128gb Sliver - Delivery 6 - 7 Weeks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] adamsweeting:
I hear ya..... I've been agonising over that very same decision for the past 2 days or so now.

I decided to take the plunge as I've only had Nexus' for the past 6 years, and I just love stock Android so much (updates, zero bloatware, unlockable bootloader etc) - I just couldn't give that up.

I played around with a mates Note 7, and it's one fine phone - but the software is the deal breaker for me.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hereisphilly:
The price is the only sticking point for me, 720 notes is big money!

And as I've had Nexus devices for the last 5 years, going down to the normal pixel will feel like a step back from my current 6P

The temptation is massive tho!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] adamsweeting:
Saying that, a Note 7 SIM free is 700 notes!

Go on.... you know the Pixel makes sense!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RandyKaoss:
Yeah, I've never owned a Nexus but I have had stock Android ROMs on my Note 2 and Note 4 in the past. I'm not a huge fan of Samsung Touchwiz but it is getting better.

Decisions, decisions... :D
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hereisphilly:
Yeah I'm just not used to it haha! Wish Google didn't know the market and priced it below their competitors
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RandyKaoss:
Note 7 is 700 notes...but a bigger screen, 64GB on-board and maximum of 256GB of expandable storage.

Also it comes with Samsung's patented self-destruct feature :D
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] adamsweeting:
Same as me then, good to know.

The dates have changed though - initially was given 25-27, but I've just checked my Google Store account and its now showing 15-17.

Also no longer in "Pre-Order" status. It's moved to "Pending".
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nbhadusia:
Looks like a bootloader unlock for EE/Verizon is out. Anyone tried it?

http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jaythenut:
Got mine from cpw so I was able to unlock it
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nbhadusia:
That's great. But EEs locked bootloader is also now unlockable. Just wondering if anyone's tried it
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jaythenut:
Think someone tried it on my pixel community and worked but they are on Verizon
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] combat goofwing:
Remember if you use android pay ,it no longer works with a Unlocked BL.Ive just had to relock my BL to get it to work again
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nbhadusia:
But can you unlock, flash a custom ROM/kernel and relock to get android pay to work?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Stephen:
Over on the HTC 10 forums, there is a kernel that bypasses the check for the bootloader status. It means you can still use android pay while unlocked. I believe it was user sultanxda who found the flag in the kernel originally.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] exxpired:
I just unlocked bootloader now, works fine (your phone will be wiped)

Also installed ElementalX kernel which skips the bootloader checks o Android Pay is working too :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AntonyStark:
My Rhino Shield Screen protector shipped today, my Crash guard hasn't even tho I ordered it much earlier, but I went with White though.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kevtrysmoddin:
Would anyone with root be able to copy the fonts from the system and share them please? I'm using the pixel rom for the Nexus 5x and it would be nice to have the pixel font too
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dhirenmehta:
Just tried to unlock mine, no joy. Not sure why it's not working. have started a thread for it:

http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/ee-pixel-xl-bootloader-unlock-t3492399

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Don't suppose you can give any advice on this?

I keep getting "It didn't work out this time"

Do you remember which build version you were on when you ran DePixel8?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] moogaloo:
Sorry if this has already been covered. Got my Pixel XL deliveredFriday from CPW. Any idea how/when I will get my £50 play credit?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AntonyStark:
Should've been in the packaging, it's just a voucher.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] moogaloo:
Nope didn't get it, I just got another despatch notification from CPW with a zero value on it? Maybe that is it?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Moosh:
I got mine in a separate envelope.

Cheers

Moosh
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] moogaloo:
Cheers will wait a few days before contacting CPW
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FSOP:
I thought it was US only?... If not then i should have got one too!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Manook01:
Cpw send it out separately and by 2nd class. Mine took a few days after the phone came.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] onesolo:
Guys, I'm not British. In the UK where are these phones being sold?! I only see here cpw and play or there's others, like other regular street stores?! Another thing, why the hell is taking so long Amazon to sell these?! I'm beginning to doubt that is going to happen...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Manook01:
You have Google, CPW and the phone operator EE. No other places are selling them direct yet and eta's either.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FSOP:
Yep, CPW, EE or the Google store.

EE's have a locked bootloader, whereas the CPW and Google store ones don't.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nebegan:
omg

:D
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rox598:
Anyone found any decent slim cases for the XL? seems to be a lack of them

heard about this Bear Motion one but it doesn't seem to be buyable here
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] onesolo:
But outside playstore, why only CPW ??
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FSOP:
Not sure, exclusivity probably
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] carajp:
Mine arrived in the post the same morning the phone was delivered to the store. If you haven't got it by Monday or Tuesday, I'd contact them. I assume it was a pre-order? The offer was for Pixels ordered before the release date.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FSOP:
Yep get in touch with Google next week if I've of received anything
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] carajp:
It came as a gift card for me and it was display Carphone Warehouse, not Google.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mdizzle1:
Anyone in the UK go their November update yet?

Also as a side note, got my xtremeskins today, they are a UK company, quality is on par with dbrand and slicks kits but they are 1/3 the price!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] geovass:
Yes, I got the Nov update this morning. All good and smooth.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DaveHTC200:
Which version did you get updated with?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AntonyStark:
Got the security one last night and got the actual update just now.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DaveHTC200:
Did you get the U or V update? Trying to work out which one I'm going to flash ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] geovass:
I got the U update.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AntonyStark:
The U was the small one I got last night, the one downloading now is large.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DaveHTC200:
Be interesting to see what that ends up being!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] geovass:
Hmm... Interesting. Just got the BIG update as well...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Belimawr:
still no update on my EE phone. but I know the networks tend to drag their feet.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mdizzle1:
That's a huge update, surely can't all be stability improvements
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AntonyStark:
V.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] geovass:
Yeah, that's the V build number.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] carajp:
I only got one Update (yesterday) and it's 'V'
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FSOP:
V here, google store bought
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jonnyn93:
Picked up a 128GB Grade A Pixel XL from CEX today at £680. I'm loving it so far. <3 go google
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rox598:
After manually updating GPS I got the update to "U" that was 60MB

Why are people getting an 800MB one though?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] geovass:
The 860MB OTA ("V") came after I got the "U"
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] moogaloo:
So I have an unlocked Pixel XL 128GB from CPW, but have not had any update yet and have manually checked as well. Do google not make it available to all?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rox598:
Weird i haven't gotten anything
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Belimawr:
the 60meg update popped up on my EE phone on my way home from work, only difference I noticed there is now a "check for updates" button in the software update page that wasn't there before. guessing the other should pop up tomorrow or something since most people seem to be getting the first one day and the second the next day.

but updates are often staged to stop everyone swamping the servers, basically it stops the problem Apple has with every new version of iOS where it takes people hours to download the update.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FSOP:
You can sideload the OTA if you really want to.

https://developers.google.com/android/ota
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] claysmithpc:
Let's see how the prices will be
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] speedyjay:
i really want a Pixel XL but the prices are just astonishing compared to the Nexus 6p (for example). Buying direct from Google will set us UK residents back around £719....which is a lot of money to stump up all at once. The only other alternative would be to grab one on pay monthly which would (in the long run) work out more expensive, but would avoid stumping up £700+ in one go. I'd like to know Googles pricing strategy and why the XL is so expensive, considering it isn't a mahoosive upgrade from the 6p. But all the pricing concerns set aside, it is a beautiful device and it would feel right at home in my front pocket! lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DaveHTC200:
That's what credit cards are for.... ??
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] phil.spence:
Maybe, but it's no more than the iPhone costs sim-free. Plus most will go for pay monthly anyway.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AntonyStark:
My Daydream View arrived today, still stuck at work tho. Economy mail just left it outside my flat!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iandpike:
Has anyone seen any issues with charger/cables - or charging in general? I had to get a new usb-c to usb-c cable to replace the one that came with phone as I thought it didn't work, but wondering if it's the fast charger or something else.

Both USB-C cables from fast charger stopped working, but a normal usb cable and charger with a USB-C convertor worked fine.

So I rebooted the phone and now original cable is now working again, very weird!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] speedyjay:
Come on dude, we're in a predominantly Android forum. My feelings towards iPhone should be obvious lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Deeco7:
Bought a Nexus 6P a few days ago, can't justify buying the Pixel tbh. Will wait till the next generation comes out.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] combat goofwing:
Good to CPW with full Google displays "Phone by Google" includes both devices and good VR headset
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] liam_davenport:
Just ordered the blue XL from CFW coming on 7th March. Is it worth unlocking the bootloader or Just staying stock?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hereisphilly:
Cpw with the £50 voucher, or the better customer service and no quibble exchange with Google store?

Hmmm ???
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GaryMick:
Any word on whether the contract versions are bootloader unlockable?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SlyUK:
Which other phones are contenders for people who were planning on buying a 128GB Pixel XL but may now change their minds ?