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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] PsiPhiDan:
Yeah what the heck is up with that?

Google will never catch Apple like this. Really frustrating. I've read many reviews of iPhone lovers making the switch and adoring this phone but maybe make it available??
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] gravitywell:
My Nexus 6 is starting to die off, and I'm in the market for a new device. I've been eyeing the Pixel XL since it was announced, and now I can't find one. I looked at Best Buy, but they don't carry the 128gb models, and the price of the 32 P and PXL are inflated.

So, with the "shortage" I feel like I'm in a weird place. Currently, only the OnePlus 3T and the Pixel XL are attractive, and both are out of stock and at minimum weeks away.

Not sure if I should keep waiting for the PXL at this point, or just look for something new coming out in the spring.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] prot-:
Ebay
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
Does anyone know why BestBuy officially stopped selling the Pixel XL ? Their website says product discontinued or something ? But they still sell the tiny Pixel.

I went to BB today, asked a cell phone salesperson about the XL he said Best Buy took that product off the system and they no longer offer it.

I asked if they'll get it back in the near future ? He said he wasn't sure.

This sucks, because I got a crap load of BB gift certificates for Christmas and I had a few left over from my Birthday totaling $350 now, and was gonna purchase a Pixel XL outright, but tyry don't sell the phone anymore.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Tb0n3:
Exactly how the 6P sold. Always sold out and you're lucky to get one.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] PsiPhiDan:
It's all kind of ridiculous. I checked with my Verizon store. You cannot get a Pixel XL, or even Pixel 128GB within 100 miles of me at any store. All colors. I then talked to the corporate people and they said they have called 19 different stores across 5 states and none of them had any of these aforementioned models within 100 miles of there either.

I think Google is really dropping the ball. I get trying to drive up interest by making it seem like everyone wants it so it's perpetually out of stock, but most people won't wait a month or longer for a phone - they'll just get the next "droid" over from that one (probably an S7 Edge the way Verizon employees love Samsung and push them so hard).

I'm really rooting for this phone like to knock Samsung and Apple a bit, but they need to learn to manufacture a little quicker or get better forecasts of sales. For a company based on algorithms, their forecast algorithm sure does suck tremendously.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
It really is unbelievable how Google can miscalculate and underestimate how many units they need to produce for stock. I could see when the phone first launched they may have been caught off guard how much of a hit seller this would be.

But it's been out for three months already. They should have a firm grasp where they need to be production wise.

And to have it sold out for 6 to 8 more weeks still. Wow.

Once Sansung releases the Galaxy S8 in March / April, the Pixel line will see a major drop in sales, and will just be the ultra nerd geek phone again like the Nexus phones. The average buying public will for sure be tempted by the new S8.

Even though myself I still prefer a good stock Android phone #1, I'd take a Pixel XL over the S8 Plus phone. But most people won't.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] PsiPhiDan:
All very true. Most people love Samsung now since it has become almost as well known as Apple. I mean, I hear people say, "do you have an iPhone or a Galaxy?" Talk about an ignorant question, but that's people's mentality about phones. Google can change that with the next few iterations of the Pixel as people get more familiar with the name (if Google keeps pushing it with the ads too!) but they need to learn how to produce phones that are in high demand. It's really disappointing and frustrating.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] b4u2:
Ordered mine December 16th and it still says January 20th expected ship date.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Endbringer42:
I ordered a Pixel XL 32GB black December 20th and it's listed as Pending with an estimated shipping date between January 13 and 17.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
Conspiracy theory here, tinfoil hat time. What if the Pixel actually was selling very well on Verizon from Oct - Dec. which I think it was, and now it's out of stock. But what if the big guys like Samsung and LG got pissed they had competition from Google directly, and viewed this Pixel phone as a threat, and maybe they made a stink about it ?

That also begs the question, maybe Google didn't originally allow the Pixel phones to be on all U.S. carriers for a reason, knowing if it got real popular and was a success, it might dent into the sales of the big Android players like Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc... And then a **** storm would brew up.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jamezr:
I think it is just a matter of Google not anticipating the Pixel XL to sell as well as it has. I also think HTC cannot manufacture enough of the phones and still produce their own line of products. I am not sure they will prioritize the Google Pixel over their own branded phones.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] JU57US:
There's likely more to this than most people can even fathom. When you think about it, Samsung makes just about every phone's display, Google created/licenses Android, HTC makes the Pixel for Google, and also licenses Android from Google for their own phones, Apple pays Samsung for displays for the iPhone7 and litigates with them in court over patent infringement.... it's all a big mess of contracts and identifying where the most money can be made. And like it or not, each big manufacturer needs competition from the others to stay relevant (think, Nintendo/Sega; Microsoft/Sony).

There's an old saying, "pigs get fed, but hogs get slaughtered."
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] krypto1300:
Problem is that Google just isn't making enough of them and the bulk of them is going to Verizon. I've been told by a good friend of mine at Google that they only made/will make 2 million. They just couldn't get enough NAND and Samsung screens. That's it until the next Pixel 2 which I'm told has some custom, in-house designed photo asic hardware.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] PsiPhiDan:
That makes sense but seems shortsighted for an initial launch. If this phone flops, the Pixel 2 won't matter because the name will be tarnished. Sounds like they should have held off a year and just made a Nexus 7.

Regardless, 2 million can't possibly have sold already... Still not sure what the delay is in the manufacturing and shipping.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] amirage:
Btw, if anyone wants the unlocked version of the phone, you can buy it in Dubai through a famous online retailer here http://uae.souq.com/ae-en/google-pixel-xl-32-gb-4g-lte-quite-black-11645818/i/

P.S. I bought mine through them...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
That's interesting...would love to see the sales numbers to date so far ? it's been out for 3 months or so now ? Wonder the % of units sold on Verizon, vs. Google Play Store, vs. European other countries ?

Would you say the bulk of Pixel's HTC is producing, is the majority go the the U.S. Carrier Verizon ? More so than anywhere else ? Or is Verizon allotment just like 1/3rd overall ?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Shadow of Destiny:
The Problem is, you only are able to get 32GB...

Gesendet von meinem Pixel XL mit Tapatalk
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] krypto1300:
I was told that the majority of units produced go to Verizon because of the deal Google made with them. I think my contact said 1.3 million sold through to consumers with more than 50 percent of that through Verizon.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
What's Best Buy's official response as to why they stopped carrying the XL ? It's shows on their website "This item no longer offered" and the few stores I went to check in for it, said they don't sell that phone anymore, just the small Pixel. So is the Pixel XL just a short limited release from Google ? Just to gauge the public's interest, as a test ? And once all the supply is taken up soon, it's gone until the Pixel 2 later this year ?

LOL now Verizon website shows 03/10/2017 for Pixel XL availability. Over two months out !!! To me only the 1% of diehards would be cool waiting for that, but the average Joe Blow public guy would never sign up for that, they'd say, screw it I'll just take the Galaxy S7 or iPhone 7 instead.

99% of the average smartphone buyers, walking into the a phone store to trade in or upgrade their current phone, or broke their current phone and need a new one A.S.A.P. will no way say, that's cool, call me in 2 months when they come back in. I think most want to walk out of the store with their shiny new phone, setup and running.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] PsiPhiDan:
True, but many average joes would just buy the available Pixel. "Oh, I'll just take the Pixel in 32GB. I don't need more RAM than that." ;)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] g00s3y:
Not one bit of official word of anything, but everyone has a theory of why the phone is out of stock, and set on their reasoning being right and google being stupid.

The same people who will still purchase the Pixel 2 when it launches...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] stm8:
My guess is when they contracted with HTC for production, they did not anticipate the vacuum left by the sudden demise of the Note7. Their contract with HTC probably only guaranteed a certain rate of production. Now that demand is so high, it's not so easy to source the components needed to ramp up production. I'm sure HTC and Google would love to be making a killing in the Android market without the Note7 to compete with.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] BSquaredB2:
Not sure how out of stock they are, but I got two Pixel XL delivered last night. We ordered them in the beginning of December with a Jan. 6 ship date, so they came two days early. Wish we knew how or why the delay for a premium phone.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] PsiPhiDan:
Those two concepts are not mutually exclusive. If the phone is amazing, yeah, I'll get the Pixel 2. Doesn't mean Google isn't being stupid and that it isn't fair to question what has been the worst experience I've ever had trying to purchase a phone. It's absurd and begs for discussion. The silence on the matter is all the more puzzling.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
Yeah, agreed nothing official from Google or HTC, but I doubt they would ever tell us what's really going on behind the scenes.

You don't find this strange ?

- Best Buy pulling the Pixel XL from their website, and not available to order in stores anymore, and the sales staff saying they don't carry that specific phone anymore.

- Verizon having MAJOR backorders on the XL. Most dates from Verizon now showing March delivery dates. This phone has been out for 3 months already, and now all of a sudden is out of stock for 2 months.

- Google Store out of stock on most of the XL's, the Silver is not even an option anymore from them right now, the Black and Blue versions only available in 32GB, and have a 3 to 4 week wait.

Again this phone has been out since October, but all of a sudden it seems near impossible to get a 128GB brand new Pixel XL, especially the Silver/White version. Something is up
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jjayzx:
"Suddenly out of stock", the phone has been out of stock since before release. The only thing that's changed is wait time due to them not keeping up with demand. The sudden jump in wait is from people who ordered around Christmas as a present or they got money then. It would be interesting to see sales numbers though and why Best Buy stopped selling XL though.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] clockcycle:
http://www.nowinstock.net/electronics/mobilephones/unlocked/googlepixel/

Black 32 gb XL currently available for preorder
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ndhusmc:
The XL 32GB is in stock on Google's page now. I think the 128s were briefly in stock because I got a text that it was but it was out of stock when I checked.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sway40:
Just got my tracking info for black 32gb i ordered Dec 15, wasn't due until late next week. Ordered on Google store.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jrod091:
Ordered mine on 12/30 and just got shipping notification today (black 32gb XL)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gilley:
My buddy ordered his on black Friday and was set to get it delivered today, got an email that it was pushed until March 10th. Needless to say he isnt happy and more than likely gonna cancel his order.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ndhusmc:
Found 128gb Pixel XL's for the high $900's USD on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-XL-Phone-128GB/dp/B01M01ZZAC/ref=sm_n_au_dka_US_pr_liv_0_1?sigts=1483805398944&sig=496ea7dfc5232e57d0e717d652218983807a8397&adId=B01M01ZZAC&creativeASIN=B01M01ZZAC&linkId=25700a0abdb35a3445059467162bcd2e&tag=geeeno-20&linkCode=w41&ref-refURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.androidexplained.com%2Fpixel-recovery-mode%2F&slotNum=0&imprToken=PFkubNAQ0GgYSVGtuvGpJw
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
Has there been any update or news as to why Best Buy stopped carrying the Pixel XL, and only keeping the small Pixel ?

I ask because I have a ton of gift cards for BB, and would like to use those to help purchase a XL outright, but Best Buy people are telling em they stopped selling that phone.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coldconfession13:
I just got a Pixel XL two days ago from best buy
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
Seriously ? Which BestBuy ?

I bet it was a Black 32GB ?

I want a Silver 128GB, or maybe a 32 GB, but it has to be the White color phone. Around here in the Chicago_burbs they all acting like the XL is discontinued.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coldconfession13:
Bought a silver 32gb XL. I wish they had a black. Here in TX.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Endbringer42:
My 32GB black XL was ordered on December 20th and it arrived January 10th.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] joeyac02:
Check Swappa I picked up my XL Silver there
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jal3223:
You'd really expect more from a company like Google. This is pathetic. It's been months since release and you still can't just pick one up.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jamezr:
Same here....bought a black XL on swappa.....it will here Thursday 1/19
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nabbed:
Google Play Store allows you to sign up to get notified as soon as a new batch of phones is available. It may be a month or more, but it's your best bet to get the phone quickly.

That's how I got my piece of **** phone, XL, in only about a month. It's an overprices POS, sure, but it's got FI... Which is why I'm tolerating it now.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] thacounty:
I'll give you $300 and a Nexus 6P for it if you hate it so much
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] hooks024:
I went into a local verizon store last Saturday to get a pixel, but they were out. As luck would have it, they had ordered an xl for a guy that came in the day before, and he had decided he didn't want it. So far, I love it. Hopefully they can figure out a way to unlock the bootloader on this software version.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] scorpio_bpl86:
it is back in stock now

just signup at NowInStock.net
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lovemyram4x4:
Yeah, I signed up on the Google and fi store, I've had my pixel XL for about 1mo now but have yet to get notified by either.

If it wasn't for nowinstock I'd probably still he waiting.

I forgot to stop the pixel notifications and just got one for black 128GB Pixel XL.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] eric4173:
Already out of stock
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] just_visiting:
Seriously, the Pixel XL is the best Android phone on the market.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jrbxx7:
Lolol sounds like u need to trade for an iphone. ?????? or maybe a nokia. Would be a better fit for your pos mustang

Tapped from my pure pixelXl
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nabbed:
What Mustang, are you feeling ok?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jrbxx7:
Tapped from my pure pixelXl
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jjayzx:
I also came from a Note 7 but own a Camaro, sorry not sorry.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] SynisterWolf:
Thread cleaned,

Disrespectful post will not be tolerated on this site. This will be my only warning.

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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Vivoin3d:
I got mine with a contract extension in Germany (T-Mobile) about 2 weeks ago. Got it straight away and only had to wait for the delivery.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Z51:
Out of stock. Losing interest in this phone. I don't want 2nd hand phones. Stupid google needs to make more.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zmydust:
Pixel Xl 32gb , Quite Black . Ordered Saturday the 21st , shipped today via fedex. 128GB has also been instock multiple times , just use Nowinstock.net.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] just_visiting:
Had to wait 2 weeks for 128GB Silver XL and that was just before Xmas.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zmydust:
Delivered today.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Datafiend:
I got tried of waiting and just picked up a Mate 9 and other than some issues with the lock screen, I dont regret my decision.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
If you ask me right now as of January 30, 2017 what's the best Android phone out right now ? My answer would easily be the Google Pixel XL.

But...

This phone is the frigging white unicorn, does not exist.

Verizon shows it back ordered for two months well into March, and Play Store always has it on back order continuously, with an e-mail sign up alert. Best Buy stopped selling the XL at end of December.

So what the hell is really going on here ? I've read articles on Android Police, and other tech sites recently, complain about the lack of stock, and no updates or answers from Google or HTC as to what's going on. It's a big mystery as to why the XL is always out of stock now, four months after release. In the U.S. the XL is just not to be found anywhere in stock for sale right now.

Soon enough the next gen 2017 flagships will be here, the Galaxy S8, and LG G6. Once those two phones hit stores in March and April, the Pixel line will be last years news and all but forgotten.

Good job Google, really good going trying to get a high end flagship out to the masses. It lasted maybe three good months before the phone disappeared. And then they just release it on one U.S. carrier only ? Google if your trying to be like Apple and Samsung, the phone needs to also be on ATT, T-Mobile, and Sprint, and in stock in all the stores. Otherwise just forget this game your playing, you lost.

At this point I would recommend the OnePlus 3T to people looking at the Pixel XL, the spec's are very similar, and runs a near stock like OS, but is half the price. And you can actually buy it right now. But your SOL if your on Verizon and Sprint.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] LurknLoad:
Just got a notice from NowInStock that the Pixel XL 128GB Black is in stock at the Google store. Just checked the store and it is in stock... for now...

Edit: I should say it's in stock with a "5 - 6 week delivery"...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CDKJudoka:
I ordered my 32GB XL from VZW on 27 Jan 2017. They said I wouldn't receive it until 24 Feb. It arrived at my office this afternoon. VZW has been selling them much more quickly than they can buy them.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] JU57US:
I got the same thing. Reported it in the Verizon Order/Preorder Shipping thread. "5-6 weeks" before shipping is not "in stock" lol!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ndhusmc:
Just ordered the 128gb (Jan30th @ 1843 eastern) in quite black with an arrival date March 14 - 16th.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
Will Best Buy ever get the XL again ? I've got a bunch of gift cards I'd love to use on the Pixel XL. But seems Best Buy discontinued the XL ? Not sold or carried in stores anymore, and not even available online from them.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lovemyram4x4:
I wouldn't read to much into those estimated shipping dates on the Google store. When I ordered mine it said about 5 weeks before shipping, I got it in about 1 week. Some others that ordered on the same day got thiers shipped right away. I've seen other post of people recieving them much sooner than estimated.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mademan420:
Looks like all models are available to order from the Playstore now. Get those orders in!!!

Update:

Except Really Blue
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] godzulu:
I ordered mine, XL, black, 128gb :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] fiffan86:
I subscribed back in October, just got the email from google about it being in stock. I've had my xl since dec, a little late google lol
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Dusty Rhodes:
After being patient I ordered mine a moment ago.

Now for the wait.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
So has the XL been discontinued ? It's still not available at BestBuy anymore since December. And Verizon still has it on back order going back to January. The PlayStore teases it, but seems go on sale for one second then out of stock right away.

When will this phone ( Pixel XL ) be a stock item on store shelves available for pick up same day immediately ? It's shocking that as of March 2017 a phone that was released in October 2016 is missing in action. Super strange weird stuff.

I'll look on Craigslist in my area sometimes for the XL, and it pops up for like $900 to $1,000. Or I'll see the Verizon one selling on CL for like $750. I'll bet you big bucks once the Galaxy S8 and LG G6 are out in stores, this thing will tank in price, and come May, will be selling for much lower.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] thacounty:
Price has already come down. I've seen them sell on eBay for $530 for the 32GB QB model. I've seen them on Swappa between 500 and 550.

I got my XL QB 128 for $669 straight from V (used someone else's account).

Deals can be had on these, but they are not discontinued.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
After nearly 5 months, Google still can't keep the Pixel in stock

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/03/14/nearly-5-months-google-still-cant-keep-pixel-stock/
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Kueh:
I must have been lucky. I ordered mine online about a month ago. It arrived a week later.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] aspexil:
Have you tried store.google.com? I ordered mine there a couple of weeks ago got it delivered the next business day. Really Blue version too.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
The Google Pixel does not exist

http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-Google-Pixel-does-not-exist_id92464

The Google Pixel, the best Android phone if you ask the majority of tech gurus, does not exist. It is a delusion, an Android fan's mirage. It is vaporware.

Who would wait an average of 5 weeks for a phone? This phone is always out of stock, and Verizon has long shipping dates out a month. We can imagine a handful of enthusiasts that are willing to wait, but not many more. All of this leaves us with one conclusion: the Google Pixel remains a mirage, the unicorn of Android phones. So... thanks, Google, for making the best Android phone, but not actually selling it. Smooth move!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Shipoftheline:
I got one this week from Carphonewarehouse and they said on the phone they only had a few left, no shops had any