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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mayankcse10:
Has anyone received the July update, it's strange I have not got it yet, nearly a week later. The Check for Updates button is down again, nothing happens.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
Are you on Oreo or DP? DPs don't get OTA security updates.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mayankcse10:
Stock Oreo, with June patch.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Same here... Though my 6P did get the 1st day itself.... Got no issues though.... Been accustomed to it now.... And need to adjust as well... As we got P3 coming in a few months... We'll be the 2nd fav. Kid for google coming after Pixel 3
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mayankcse10:
Lol even I was thinking about that. But was just waiting for the June update so that I can turn off the AOD.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ICEMAN_SID:
Just got the July update.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Yup just got it.... Night shift aren't that bad :laugh:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hacksome:
Is there a place where I can download the DP3? DP4 is draining battery much.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
Clean flash DP4. I Don't think battery issue is because of DP4 itself.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pankaj23:
Is there anyone else whose Pixel 2 XL is stuck on May 5 update? I still haven't received the July patch.

Edit: I know I can sideload the update, just want to understand if there's something wrong that I didn't receive it yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Don't think anyone is on the same boat as you... Did you try smashing the Update button repeatedly... Is too Google play services updated to the latest version with no pending Google app updates???
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pankaj23:
Hey Rohit, all apps are updated. Also tried clearing the cache for play services, and nothing. It's very weird.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Weird... Well maybe a buggy situation... You are on locked bootloader right... All stock... Are any google apps Frozen?? Disabled??

Report to the Google support using chat and let them check this odd situation...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] arshu16:
Did you by any chance first went to P and then opt-out from it ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
updating to Pie now.... this ***** weighs in at 1173MB... good thing that i have 200gig on Airtel to spend... :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Horoscope:
OTA download done, updating now
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Don't see much of a difference so far... Good thing Nova works good with this update... Swipe up from home button to get to multitask and swipe up anywhere on the screen to see my app drawer....

Will need to check for battery though ...

Update:- the animation when opening links from Twitter on browser(Firefox for me) are silky smooth... Been opening links just to see the animations...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ICEMAN_SID:
So you guys did a clean install with factory reset or just a normal update?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Ota for me...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit3221:
47 Mb OTA on DP5 [emoji14]View attachment 4566388
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hrithan2020:
I did a clean flash, as I made a mistake flashing one of the magisk modules which made pixel launcher very buggy (even after removing those modules - i think active edge or pixel launcher mod).

So, now everything is working great. I'm relatively new to pixel 2 xl. Is there any ROM/Kernel/Mod (non Magisk) I should look forward to support Android Pie, so that I can flash them? From my limited reading, it seems custom ROM's are not as good, in terms of camera quality, which would be dealbreaker for me? But, kernels are good? Any, which are very good over stock?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] srinivas2901:
Why would you want custom ROMs. What additional features are you thinking you would get?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ronzzz92:
Tez isn't working for me as mine is rooted. Magisk hide does no good. Back in Oreo there was a patch that fixed this but there's nothing yet for Pie. Anybody found a way around this?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
There is no difference in camera quality in custom roms that's the benefit of the pixels unlike Samsung and oneplus

Cheers
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hrithan2020:
I don't know. One thing which I would like is, better battery life, navbar which is an overlay like iPhone or doesn't occupy as much space, plus doesn't have the back button displayed.

Amoled black settings and qs etc are a plus.

Same problem there. It was working for me in Oreo with magisk on OnePlus 5.

That's interesting. However, would prefer to see if it makes sense to do it. I have tried to explain what i would like to see, but i think will have to wait anyway for Android pie updates anyway. Any recommendations?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
If you don't install xposed then you can try pixel dust but if you use xposed then try out aquarios
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hrithan2020:
Thanks. I'll give pixel dust a try once they come to 9.0. Xposed likely will take time to support Android P.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Yes definitely
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kkrazzyyguy:
Airtel has launched VoLTE pan India. I guess except Google Pixel 2 XL almost every OEM has updated support for the same. Any one with volte working on Pixel 2 XL?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] srinivas2901:
Add to this, Airtel also sells pixel 2 xl phones but does not support VOLTE. Amazing work by Airtel.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Here's Airtel's pan India VoLTE Plan. Pick one or two cities from each state preferably metropolitan and create hoopla that the VoLTE has been launched throughout. Every oem might have updated their carrier configs to support Airtel VoLTE but they are as good as Pixel 2 because they aren't working with Airtel. I have Huawei, 5T and i7 in the house and none of them have a working VoLTE with Airtel and neither with Voda.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rishabh56:
Hi does anyone know whether the charging adapter that's included in the box is included in the warranty or not.Mine just stopped working.I am able to charge through my laptop. I do also have a old nexus 6p adapter as well but wanted to know whether Google issues a replacement or not ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Standard 6 months warranty is applicable on all the accessories... Just contact them if still within that period...

Else the 6p adapter should do just fine. ...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Anyone knows where can I buy the fabric case for pixel 2?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
https://store.google.com/product/pixel_2_case_fabric?hl=en
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nickporwal:
Has anybody tried rooting on android pie? Does Google tez(pay) works?

I want to root the device to use substratum
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Many people have rooted 9.0. Couldn't tell you about tez, or AP since I don't use my phone for a wallet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hrithan2020:
Yes, Google Pay (Tez) works fine for me on rooted Android P (September build) with Magisk 17.1 .

Substratum doesn't work, with some magisk modules (i think youtube vanced is one). So ensure that you only use the magiskhide or selectively add the modules, as substratum is your prioirty.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nickporwal:
Thank you for confirming. Just one more question, can i directly take the security OTA once rooted? I know the root will be gone but will there be any other problems? Its been long time i have rooted this phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
The OTA will fail to install unless your on stock recovery without root. However, you can flash the OTA zip with twrp, or fastboot the factory image without issue. You'll just need to root again when your done.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Seems like it wasn't enough for apple that we had to sell our kidneys to buy an iPhone X... They went ahead and now want to sell both our kidneys heart and eyes to get the base model XS or XS max
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hrithan2020:
If, like Galaxy Note 9, they are able to get the Indian prices near that USD - INR exchange prices, it would still be very very good, though. And iPhone XR would have been killer for that price. (especially if they have managed to do the similar level of pixel 2 portrait magickery).

But, since that is unlikely to happen anytime soon, sad.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
The reason Samsung note 9 is so competitively priced is because of that biggest factory in Noida... Had that not been the case.. note 9 would have easily topped 90k
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Apple still jacks up their prices a lot in india. They dont have to pay this much excise duty when they import iphones. They pay around 10% of the declared cost of the phone. This still doesnt justify the massive price difference.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] arshu16:
Just wanted to post my experience with B2X (a third party that handles the warranty for pixels in India).

One fine day, my pixel 2xl restarted on itself while charging and to my horrors, it stopped charging after that. USB c to c stopped working but I was able to charge it via USB A to C. This was 2nd September. Amazingly, my mac's C to C charger worked. I first thought it was my brick and cable, but that was also working fine with other phones. I tried to wait and see if the OEM charger starts working, it did but intermittently. But then the next day it stopped again. I filed an RMA with the B2X.

Sep 3 - The rep guy used screenshare to see if my charger was working or not (I know it's extremely stupid, but I went with it). Surprisingly, he confirmed the problem and asked me for my location so that he could schedule a technician to visit my place and collect my phone.

Sep 4 - The technician came, he was very polite, explained me the process, took some photos of the device, gave me a loaner phone and went away with the phone.

Sep 10 - Received an email stating that they have replaced the PCB board, my device is repaired and is shipped back to Delhi. (Pixel's service factory is in Mumbai)

Sep 14 - The technician came home, delivered the device in a nice sealed box (direct from the factory), told me to open the box and check before signing. I did that and some more. Test the main functions and charging of course. Found the device in perfect condition.

A great experience from B2X.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hrithan2020:
True. Apple does have an R&D centre here which was rumored to be producing the next gen lower end offering for iPhone. Hopefully, in future, they expand at least to the XR or equivalent devices (and have dual SIM too)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Highly skeptical of them getting the newer phones fabricated here... They are a B.. when it comes to negotiation... I would rather that Indians don't buy them much... iOS ain't that customizable as well
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Just a PSA of sorts... Those running fully stock setup and tired of ads in browser... Try kiwi browser available on play store... It's a XDA open source browser based on chromium with ad blocking inbuilt... Being using for the past week and found no issues whatsoever...

That along with YouTube vanced is a great setup...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] drtushar:
Is October security update live?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
3 days have passed got a bit late
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] drtushar:
Mine is still not showing. May be they are releasing in batches.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Have a habit of smashing that update button... Did the same once I read that the OTA was out... Got on the 4th try the same day ...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] drtushar:
Actually found a way to get it. I had enrolled to android beta. As soon as I opted out of it got the October security patch. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nickporwal:
Yeah tried that sometime back. Liked it. Only thing missing was that it didn't have bookmark sync. Otherwise its perfect.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] coolsid8:
Just got a new Pixel 2 XL. Any suggestions for screen protector ? I typically would use the phone with a skin and will not be putting up a case.

I was a fan of Nillkin but it seems they dont make a screen protector for pixel 2 xl.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nickporwal:
You can install gadgetshieldz protrector..... Its very good
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Hi Guys is it a good idea to go from a pxl 2 to a 2xl with the price drop. I have buyback on pxl2 so getting the 2 xl for around 14k after cashback etc. Looking for bigger battery
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] coolsid8:
But it's not tempered glass right ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
I would say by adding another 10K you can get the pixel 3 in one of the sales in the next 2 months. Pixel 3 would fall to 45-50k near the christmas. Pixel 2xl is little heavy and wide for single hand use for extended periods. Get an inhand feel first if you really wanna make the plunge.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] coolsid8:
Also, has anyone put on gadgetshieldz skin. How does it compare to dbrand ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Thanks man. I dont want to let go of the buy back and this is the only time , we can find some good discounts and cashback offers. I am not sure tho the upgrade is worth 14k? Screen and battery only?

I dont want to shell out immediately for pxl3 and my cashback expires before the december sale.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samad.ansari:
perfect and accurate cutouts. flawless finish. great choices too. the quality is same as they both use superior quality 3M materials.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] coolsid8:
Hey. Thanks for the photos. How long have you been using the skin ? My nexus 6p dbrand skin lasted for close to 2 years.

I read somewhere skinnova skins lasted for 4-6 months. Also, how's the grip on the concrete skin ? I read somewhere that the dbrand version didn't have a good grip.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samad.ansari:
Well tbh i dont use my phones long enough to wear the skins out, it totally depends on the usage of the person. The grip on the concrete is fantastic. Texture is realistic to the touch and grippy.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rrohanjs:
Anyone knows the latest cost of screen for the pixel 2xl in mumbai?

It's not available in the market in many places in mumbai, still to check in Irla though
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nickporwal:
Yeah using it since 6 months. Its fantastic. Its much better than tempered glass when it comes to scratch resistance. Pixel2 doesn't have good temperred glass in normal budget. Best thing is, small shallow scratches gets healed. Grip is very good. I type without hesitation while travelling in metro with one hand. Definitely recommended.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Olystem:
I want To Buy Pixel 2 XL Can Someone tell me it is the best device or not. I hear About the Screen issues on pixel 2 XL is it fixed or not.

And What is the Best Price For This Phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Buy op6t or if you can then pixel 3
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] coolsid8:
Having seen oneplus 6 in person, i would still recommend pixel 2 xl. Oneplus 6t is also removing the headphone jack. In-screen finger print sensor just sounds cool but i am not sure if that's a good enough reason to buy it.

Just got my pixel 2 xl a couple of days back for 35k in flipkart sale. Its just more polished. You get guaranteed updates and camera is much better. Only Advantage i see of oneplus is dash charge.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mvmsk:
Hey guys,

I ordered Pixel 2 XL from flipkart on sale. I read reviews afterwards mentioning that even 2018 devices have blueshift and there is a slow charging issue.

Would like to know

1) how worse are those problems?

2) Will flipkart replace the device with brand new if there is blueshift problem?

3) Will google replace the device with brand new if there is blueshift problem? (if flipkart doesn't)

Thanks in advance!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] coolsid8:
Hey guys,

JFYI slickwraps is having a sale today. 50% off. Get these quickly. Heard amazing reviews about them. Almost 1/3rd price of toastmade.

https://www.slickwraps.com/natural-series-wraps-skins-for-google-pixel-2-xl.html
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
No one will replace for the blue shift.. you seem like a guy who might be miffed by it.. so please cancel...

No issues with slow charging that was with pixel and pixel XL.. no issues with pixel 2... Only slowness seen is when the battery reaches 95% charge and that is expected.. it trickle charger at that level ...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mvmsk:
I care about ui/ux generally & work on it professionally. That makes my eyes care so much for minute details. Now, combine that with my current device (S7)'s display :D .

Thanks for your input!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
My buyback expires first week of December and then I would probably be cursing myself if I let go fo that if I dont upgrade. and I doubt pixel 3 prices will drop so soon
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Makes sense ! If you're all set, try your luck for the 2XL upgrade in the upcoming FK sale.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samad.ansari:
being a 2xl owner, i'd suggest you to go for the 6t
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Thanks mate. Any particular reason you say so? I am waiting for 6t but I am pretty sure it wont match pixels camera even with the gcam port. and IT wont come with a 3.5mm jack for sure. Also I dont think I will put 40k downright towards a oneplus phone. And also I dont have cashback if I buy 6t. and aftermarket price for pixel 2 currently is 15/16k only!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samad.ansari:
Oneplus's memory management is fantastic, keeps a lot of apps in memory, in addition to the already fantastic oxygen os. my pixel 2 XL (and a lot of others too) drops apps out of memory pretty frequently. cant tell if its because of the pie update or October update. also battery life has been hit, averaging aroung 6-7 sot on moderate usage (no games). regarding 3.5mm jack, i dont require it as i use Skullcandy crushers.

yesh theres the point of depreciation of value as oneplus phones launch every 6 months
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Greta thank you. I am only looking to upgrade because I need a bigger screen and battery esp because I am on calls and work mostly through the day. I currently have a p2 and I love it - but just hate how it looks at the 2018 end!! Its bezels are hideous to look at after I have seen dime a dozen slim bezels phones even at budget segment! So I will tkae the plunge if it fits sthe budget which is at about 10 to 12k after exchange - if I cant get that then will stay put with pixel 2 till next years pixel 4!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samad.ansari:
id suggest you to sell the pixel 2 rather exchanging it for soo less, if thats the route youre willing to take. even the existing oneplus 6 would feel like a huge improvement over the pixel 2 (not XL) in both battery and performance.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Horoscope:
I was a Pixel 2 xl user from last 10 months and during the Festival sale on Amazon I moved to OnePlus 6 since I got a good offer... (gave my Pixel to my wife)

I used the OnePlus 6 for over a week and I just could not resist moving back to Pixel for the below reasons

1. Keyboards have huge input lag on OP6, it is not as smooth as Pixel phones (I do lot of texting and it was a pain typing on OP6)

2). App opening speed was shockingly slow (not sure if its a bug in latest build)

3). No Always On Display (u need to lift the phone for AOD to be triggered)

4). The biggest drawback is the Camera which is average to say the least when compared to Pixel 2 camera

based on all these I have moved back to Pixel 2 xl.... OP6 is still a great phone but not for my liking
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Get note 9... Got the same using byod ... First thing I did was disable all the duplicate apps by Samsung and bixby... And the 2nd cycle resulted in 9hr10mins of SoT...

Plus have the 512gb variant so this baby ain't going anywhere for the next decade...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
What I mean is - my exchange value for pixel is 24.4k. I will only upgarde if I get a pixel 2 xl if I get it by adding another 10 to 12k! Op6 is great but I doubt I can move away from the camera.

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Thats amazing to hear! Like I said my budget to upgrade is to add another 10 to 12k to my exchnage value which is 24k! Dont think Note 9 will come for that! But nevertheless If I can get it I will. Thank you!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Whatever phone you move to but in your budget everything will be a downgrade. You are using a phone that is still destroying flagships even though its a year old model. You'll have to compromise on camera with that budget. Maybe try to increase your budget and galaxy s9+ or note 9 are viable options.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Xebeck:
Hi guys!

I've an opportunity to buy a One month old Pixel 2XL for ₹28k only.

I've checked it physically and everything looks fine on it.

I was waiting for OP6t ( please do not get all aggressive and savage hearing Oneplus) but this deal seems too good.

( He claims to want to upgrade to 3XL) I wonder if he is cheating me somehow.

So what should I do considering that I'll keep my next phone for atleast 1 to 1.5 years?

Cheers
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
It's not a great deal to be honest. You can get a new one for 30-35k. Paytm, flipkart and amazon will be holding sales soon so after discounts and cashback you should get a good deal and also if you don't know the seller personally there is always a risk.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Xebeck:
.

So basically

The phone is great right?

If I get it from flipkart?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
The screen is the bad part if you can live with it. Apart from that my experience has been great so far. Camera is great, you have to use it to see how well it does. If screen is your priority go with Samsung, if not then pixel 2 xl at anything under 35k is a steal specially with 2 year warranty and 2 major android updates still left.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] drtushar:
Guys just port the night shift camera on your pixel 2xl. it's great. Very nice photos in fairly dark environment. Google was right when it showed that famous pic side by side taken on iPhone xs max and pixel 3.

The apk is available on xda