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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stevew84:
Well, technically they're going to write something that will "remove" the flare from the photo...not actually corrected the hardware defect which causes the flare. I guess it's the same end result, but whatever.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Funkym0nkey:
I have the screen flicker issue when battery at 100% but still connected to charger.

When trickle charging, the screen starts to flicker randomly if brightness is low. It's bad, very bad and distracting...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ryanbmw51:
I'm going to guess and say there's a pretty good chance they can fix that with a software fix. This camera fix will be interesting to see how it plays out. Doesn't seem like something that could really be fixed with software.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iceman4357:
My understanding is that its nothing with the hardware, its HDR software that needs to be corrected.

LINK: https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/26/google-pixel-cameras-excessive-lens-flare/
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Funkym0nkey:
The main issue is, Google has not formally acknowledged this as an issue which they can fix with software unlike the flare issue. Not to mention not everyone seems affected by this unlike flare which is more or less universal issue to some extent (some units more prone to it than others, but overall universal).

This is why I am not going to take any chances. Unlike in US and most western world, we here in India have very small window to actually get our devices exchanged or refunded. Anything outside 10 days, and it is a big hustle to get things replaced.

I have a phone call scheduled with the support team in 12 hours from now. Hopefully I get a replacement that does not have screen issue.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] H0rn3t920:
Got a Pixel XL with bluetooth that doesnt work. All bluetooth devices only show up as MAC addresses in bluetooth settings, and wont pair with anything at all. Factory Reset and Safe mode did nothing. I already have google sending me an RMA.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] calinormy:
Flare is a phisical efect of the lenses. All the pro lenses reviews has a chapter about this problem. The levels of flare nowaday is much much lower and well controled. What I saw in those pictures from pixel are beyond acceptable effect.

I HAVE BIG DOUBTS THAT THIS PROBLEM CAN BE CORECTED BY SOFTWARE UPGRADE. Not even Adobe can do it as far as I know....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] veloslave:
Tempest in the teapot

This is NOT a hardware defect... it is "Lens Flare"

Pick up your phone, say OK google and then say "lens flare" or how about this? http://lmgtfy.com/?q=lens+flare It is a normal and and often wanted side effect of photography caused by light bouncing around at different angles.

And for whoever says it cannot be corrected mathematically via HDR... well, it may not be worth it trying to explain it to you because you are obviously smarter than all of Googles programmers. There are multiple methods of measuring the light in the shot that the effect can be predictably picked up upon and corrected... IF YOU WANT IT TO BE... good old HDR+, the lazy mans post processing in the digital age.

For the time being... if taking a picture has the effect and you dislike it, try taking the shot from a different angle or exposure... or trying to put your hand up to one side of the camera to protect it from side glare which is often the cause.

This is why when you have a real camera and you buy good quality lenses for it, it comes with the funky plastic hood lens!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hoagieh:
I just noticed today that mine doesn't lay flat. If I push on the bottom left and then the top right it moves.

At first I thought it was my Spigen case, but it does it without it on. Anyone else have this?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jjayzx:
When I called Verizon to replace mine, cause of flickering screen, they wanted $52 and he said he would credit me back on my bill though. Is that right?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rsbenedict:
No. I wouldn't do that. Another reason I'm not with Verizon.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jjayzx:
Should I try calling and get a different rep. The one I was talking too gave me his phone number to text him and he would put it through asap, cause I told him I didn't have the money on my card at the time.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rsbenedict:
I don't know anything about Verizon. I've only been a customer once and their customer service was awful.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ryanbmw51:
Go into a store and do it. Should be no charge.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jjayzx:
Tried, there's none in stock anywhere around and they said they would have to take my phone then and there while I wait for another with no phone then. Being a pain after I already dealt with note 7 crap, ugh.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ballen11342:
can't connect to car bluetooth

So all of my Android phones have connected in the past without problems. Now the setup procedure seems to work ok but I can't make calls via bluetooth in my car. Anyone else have this problem?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ryanbmw51:
I do not have that problem. Bluetooth connected right away and plays music and I can make and receive calls. I can even say Okay Google and start that whole process too. Over Bluetooth
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JasonJoel:
Only issues I've seen is Bluetooth connectivity issues if you also have a smart watch that connects via Bluetooth. Sometimes the car will connect, sometimes it won't.

But it was the exact same on the 6P, so is probably more of an Android 7 thing than a Pixel thing...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jawmail:
Lots of bluetooth connection issues with GM cars and trucks, Google is slowly looking onto it.

http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/help/....com/pixel-xl/help/pair-pixel-xl-car-t3485184

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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rsbenedict:
I have a Mot 360 2 that connects fine with the Pixel AND I connect it to my car. No issues. My 6P had some issues with staying connected with the watch. I used to have to reset the watch and re-pair with the phone.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ballen11342:
I do have a smart watch (Pebble) so I'll have to try with it not connected...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] carajp:
With regard to the flare issue, I had a Fujifilm camera a few years back where version 1 had terrible flare issues (it was all over the internet). Fortunately when I bought mine, the firmware had been updated (and was pushed out to existing owners). The flare problem was never heard of again, and I used the camera for years and had no problem. So I'm inclined to think it's very likely fixable by an OTA update - we're about 6 years on from that Fuji.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrRobinson:
i see this too! comes and goes.... hope not hardware issue.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] riz157:
I'm really considering returning my Pixel XL, if anyone is interested in silver version in the uk preferably in london let me know.

It's a lovely device but definitely not worth £819 but then again no device is worth that much, not even Iphone.

No real issues.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] harsh2193:
I just got a Pixel (not XL) in India and out of the box, the screen has a few dead pixels on it in a curve. Great....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NWTSCL:
I have noticed a problem that affects both the Pixel and Pixel XL that I haven't seen anyone else mention yet. It boots into Android (or at least partially) before ever entering your passcode to decrypt it. I'm not sure everything that it can do in this state, but I have noticed that it will connect to any nearby wifi in this locked/"encrypted" state. How can it connect to my saved access points if my data--including network passwords--are supposed to be encrypted? And imagine the implications if someone is running a rogue access point nearby.

Why in the world would they allow it to boot and do anything before entering your decryption passcode?

I have also noticed a couple of physical defects. The border that runs horizontally across the back bottom of the phone has two scratches. One is at about a 15 degree angle sloping down left to right, the other about 30 in the opposite direction. They run across the entire height of the border but do not continue onto the rest of the phone, so they may have existed on that border piece before the phone was assembled or maybe the other part was masked off when they happened. They seem perfectly straight and I do not see any jagged edges on them at 3x magnification.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joshlubin:
Not just you man. I had a defective and loud volume up button exchanged it right away. Both XL's had screen flicker though when charging. Not exchanging that one
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
What do you mean defective?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Batfink33:
Looks like the 6Ps camera is just as good as if not better in some cases than the Pixel....

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=00PLpalwOnE
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] imnuts:
It's a camera on a phone. It's not meant to take the best pictures ever or in every situation. Every phone can take great pictures in certain situations, and under some conditions, one device that does worse otherwise may do better. I get wanting the best camera on the phone as possible, but people have unrealistic expectations expecting the tiny sensor to do fantastic all the time in all conditions and situations.

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jjayzx:
A lot of people don't know about the sensor size and why that matters and think a DSLR just gives you more settings and different lenses. I think its funny when they say hey I got manual settings like a SLR.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] riz157:
I think that's far fetched.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] graffixnyc:
Because now the encryption is file based instead of block based (this was a developer option in 7.0 but is now the default). They did this because of the numerous complaints by people who stated that when their device would randomly reboot without them realizing it they wouldn't get notified of text messages or calls or anything like that. So with the new way the encryption is some apps will still function when the device is rebooted and not unlocked. Like today I rebooted by phone but didn't unlock it. I got a notification on my screen telling me I had an SMS message (no details of the message like normal) and it said something like "unlock to view". Only some apps can function in this mode like SMS apps, the phone app etc.. The things that will work in this locked state are very limited.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NWTSCL:
Thanks! I can definitely see a need for that. Even iPhones do. :) They can even answer calls.

But I don't understand why they'd allow it to connect with WiFi, especially unsecured WiFi. Even iPhone doesnt.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] razor237:
Man got my first scratch on my pixel XL's back glass boy it must be some soft glass. The phone was in a case with no dirt or anything that should scratch it that i could find ....... havent had a scratch on a phone that was in a heavy duty case in years :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitemare3219:
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Mine is the exact same way. Most of the time it feels "mushy" and doesn't click anything like the volume buttons. If I press it repeatedly, it feels better for those few presses... but doing something like double tapping to open the camera does just not feel good at all. I am hoping that the button will "wear in" over time, but I kind of doubt it... really don't want to do a replacement and risk getting an poor uniformity display or something... or worse, a refurb from someone else.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Batfink33:
Pocketnow isn't even that impressed with the Pixel camera https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=Sm0j5pRh0-I

Also, the first video I posted has an updated one showing HDR modes. The Pixel camera is good but it's not amazing.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitemare3219:
Missed that update - thank you!

Also, Pocketnow mostly tested in HDR+ OFF which is ridiculous. Nobody is going to use the phone like that, and HDR+ Auto has zero downsides (unlike HDR+ On's lag) when being used. I think the camera is a great upgrade over the 6P just due to the incredible focus speed, and the option of using a much faster HDR, and having the option of HDR+ On when you need it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] HyperM3:
I agree. The speed over my 6p is incredible. I can take multiple shots in a matter of time it would take one on the 6p. Also, the videos Ive taken while driving(professional driver-closed course) look incredibly stable. Very happy with the quality of the camera on the Pixel.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jjayzx:
Anyone try the panorama with pixel? It's literally just some crappy blending of a few images. Here's the pixel vs the note 7 I had.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] yankeesfan714:
My video camera started fluttering while recording. reset. Still does it. Do I need to return it?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3ztCUS1HgQQdGtpM2xfQVVYZnc/view?usp=drivesdk
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] imnuts:
Taken yesterday. I do want to look at it on a computer then as well.

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tiny4579:
Anyone have a weird issue where the screen flickers between apps when rotating screen? I had that yesterday until I rebooted my phone this morning.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] imnuts:
I was in a location with very poor service earlier today. I had Wi-Fi though, so I could still use my phone for things. However, cell service kept going in and out. Reach time it happened, the phone went crazy with the app I was using, and I even had a force close. Put the phone in airplane mode and turned Wi-Fi on again and issues stopped. I'm guessing it had something to do with wifi calling, but I'm not sure.

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] johnciaccio:
That is due to the chainlink fence. I have had other cameras do the same thing. I would pick an area to focus on that is not covered by the fence. The software handles the focus.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] romracer:
Just to follow up, leaving it at full brightness for weeks did no good. I eventually RMA'ed the phone and the replacement is MUCH better. For others, Google says if the issue is not visible above 1/3rd brightness, then its within spec. In my case, it was clearly visible at full brighness. I sent in photos and screenshots (to compare colors) with the phone at 2/3rd's brightness and they accepted the RMA.

And the RMA came in 2 days, so can't complain about that (1 day shipping, 1 day processing).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] princeplanet:
Sad day for me. :(

After two days my phone fried. I connected the phone to the charger, and this morning my phone was fused to the cord. The phone near the usb port was a hot potato.

And it will take 1-2 business days for it to process. Good thing my old phone is in good shape.

Transmissum est uti Tapatalk ab Xperia Z-IV meo.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rsbenedict:
Was it the standard charger??? I've not had my phone get hot from the standard charger as of yet.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] princeplanet:
Standard charger. I am thinking it was a bad port. When I would connect a cable, there was a non normal clicking sound. Hard to explain the sound.

Transmissum est uti Tapatalk ab Xperia Z-IV meo.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rsbenedict:
That sucks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ringochan:
crackling noise

I just got an RMA from google and ordered a replacement for my XL 128gb. The phone makes crackling noise when the volume is set to high and when I play apps like piano (Magic Piano). It's like playing electric guitar with distortion effect. If I turn down the volume 2-3 notches, there's no crackling but the sound is not loud enough to enjoy the play. Basically, the phone cannot produce clear sound even when there's no crackling sound.

When I contacted the play store support,

o they made me try it in the safety mode, I tried, but I couldn't access the piano app in the safety mode.

o then they asked me to factory data reset and try. The problem wasn't fixed.

o finally, they gave me an authorization for replacement. The instruction email they sent me asked me to send back the defective phone. They would ship me a replacement after they have a chance to review the phone.

o I complained that I didn't want any downtime without a phone. They gave me an option to order a replacement with credit card hold for the full price of the phone (close to $900).

o Do I still have to return the phone within 2 weeks? The email doesn't say. Well, if the replacement is 'backordered'... Then I would have to repeat the whole process again!

I hope this info helps people who are thinking about getting a replacement. If anyone's experience is different, please let me know.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chippillie:
Mine does the same thing. Did you RMA it?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hoagieh:
Crazy thing is I tried to forget about it and tried a few days ago and it was laying flat I couldn't get it to move. I can't see how this thing could adjust itself? I mean it is a phone..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
I know there's a thread already for screen flickering but it is a defect and I think it's more widespread than people think and wouldn't be surprised if it's a problem with the panel. For those that want to give it a shot. Plug it into the charger... Turn the brightness all the way down.... Let it charge to 100... Let it sit for thirty minutes on the charger.. Then check it out, I notice it most on the home screen or the lock screen. Usually I can get it to happen 15 minutes passed 100% but 30 just to be sure. Give it a go and post your results.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dermotti:
I can confirm i have this also. I see it mostly when i pull down the notification bar or use any widgets with a transparency effect.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Funkym0nkey:
I have gone through 3 XLs before getting refund. Add 3 of my friend with 2 exchanges each with same problem, efficient makes it 9 phones with this issue. add to that the display unit at store which showed same thing, I can bet your 10 bucks that it is more ore less universal issue with few people not realising they have the issue with only handful of good units if any.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
That's what I think too. I can't imagine it's not fixable. Unless these panels are the same tech used in the note 7 and they are going to start exploding soon....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Are you using a live wallpaper
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] denverbr:
Focus not working

Anyone with problems with the back camera focus?

Sometimes it just stops working, for both photos and videos!

Working perfectly here

goo.gl/photos/yTwoQR5r49xnQLPq8

Not working

goo.gl/photos/nxbfm8Lb85RGqVJv8

The laser sensor works and tries to focus, but the lenses do not focus.

I've tried everything. I can only unlock the lenses in very cold environments. It works for some time and stops working.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] aholeinthewor1d:
Factory reset. Set up as new. Test
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 335Deezl:
Almost every day, when I plug my XL into the stock charger before bed, nothing happens... No charge, nothing. I even try to plug it in several times, to no avail. However, when I leave it plugged in, and reboot, presto, it charges! Anyone else with this problem?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] amirage:
Led notifications - do these actually work?...when I enable them they work for some time after that it doesn't seem to work at all...I'm full stock unrooted Pixel XL...

Is there some other setting I'm missing...btw I have ambient display enabled...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisstl:
My device had this issue for a couple weeks, but suddenly the power button started having a defined click more like the volume buttons. Guess I just needed to break it in.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] in_dmand:
imho one of the biggest 'defects' is googles customer service... or lack therof. I don't think I will EVER order another phone directly from Google... I just wasted 3 hours of my life that I will never get back because they double charged my synchrony account and couldn't figure out that anything was wrong, much less how to fix the problem. Wow... just wow.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Xt51:
Anyone have problems where the app store looks all pixelated?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ithehappy:
I notice that the front display glass is not flush with the chassis at the top right part, its bulged a bit. If I press it down then clearly the glass goes inwards to the chassis and come back upwards when pressure is released. Not sure whether this is worth replacing the phone or not, as long as that portion doesn't bulge any more.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NWTSCL:
I have started experiencing this problem as well. I thought it was the cable and/or charger so I replaced both. But it still happens. In fact, something similar happened right now! The icon changed from charging to solid and back again several times. It wouldn't remain constant until I rebooted.

I have also noticed that it sometimes won't charge until I turn the cable around at the phone and reconnect it. This happens with other cables and chargers too.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LimitsX:
I'm gonna give this a try. So far, my Pixel XL has zero issues. The network reception is the best one yet. I had issues with Galaxy S4 and S6 that I got from my brother. S6 was the worse in everything except camera pictures.

But why would you power on the phone, let it charge to 100% and then wait 30 minutes? I've never did this with any phone..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Your don't ever plug in your phone before bed? I'm sure you sleep longer than 30 minutes past full charge. My RMA device didn't have this problem. I can't for some reason keep Volte turned on
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LimitsX:
I do charge my phone, but I powered it off though. I don't keep it on. But based on the quote: it states I should charge the phone to 100%, make the brightness to zero, then wait 30 minutes while its at 100% charged. Thats what I was asking..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Yes
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LimitsX:
I can confirm, my Pixel XL has no screen flickering. Just tested it with zero, minimum, mid-minimum brightness while charge is at 100%, plugged into the adapter. I checked it at 15 minute mark, then 30 minute. Pulled the notification down and checked the entire screen. Opened settings, still no flickering.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] kevin dsouza:
I Want to Migrate from Cm13 to Nougat and I have xposed installed. Any help besides downloading the stock firmware (that's 1.4gb out of my bandwidth!)
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] 903tex:
YOU HAVE TO FLASH AND INSTALL THE STOCK ROM IF YOU DONT HAVE A BACKUP!

Flash back to stock and make sure your bootloader says official status. Then download and install nougat ota from stock recovery