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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RoccoN4:
No flashing when I turn on the screen that I can tell. Colours seem pretty uniform. And there is a little blue tint but it doesn't bother me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LimitsX:
by flashing I meant flickering as some pixel 2 xl screens did that lol, sorry if I wasn't clear.

little blue tint is ok, even though shouldnt be there for $1.3k phone.

So, colour uniformity meaning like there is no blue/pink hue on bottom half screen, sides, or anywhere else on the screen? What about on light gray background, seems even?

Thank you!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PMPB:
Everyone, great news!

I ordered through a Bell partner

Model: Panda 64

Ordered: 6 Oct in the AM

Shipping Notification: 14 Nov, automated email from Bell.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rajeshr:
Got my B&W 128GB Pixel 2 XL this morning. Other than a light blue tint(from white) when tilting the screen, I have not noticed any other issues with the screen.

BTW, has anyone received the Nov security update? It doesn't seem to show up on mine as yet (Rogers).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Kyoma:
Got mine today through Fido. The blue tint is very noticeable even at slight angles! The first screen when it's first turned on is setup which primarily has a white so the blue hit me very hard. I don't have another pixel 2 xl to compare to so I can't say if mine is heavy or the norm... All the other display issues were not overstated. The white is really grainy and black really blurs/bleeds when scrolling. Really need to consider whether or not I want to keep this phone. Everything else seems as great as all the reviews say.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samteeee:
Can someone with "Google Store Canada" purchase let me know their 2 XL's model number, please

and thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
I forced the update, but had to do a hard reset afterwards..so if you can't wait you will need to do a hard reset afterwards, or else every thing going be broken. I wanted the saturated colors, which I'm used to...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zerqz:
Black 64GB - Nov 15 shipping date from Telus (With the Home Mini :D )
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
I don't know why Google moved add icon to home screen from the play store to home setting. Just annoyed that it took me so long to figure it out ( had to Google it lol)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LimitsX:
You got unlucky :(. Your pixel 2 xl exhibits the issues that others have. Return it or get a replacement? I know Rogers and Fido are anal about smart phone returns. They give you headache

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Do let us know how your pixel 2 xl screen quality is and other stuff , please.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 420SYN:
I got my Pixel 2 XL. No Nov update available in Canada it seems so I sideloaded it so I could have the color controls. I noticed the blue tint at angles immediately too but I can live with that, how often do you look at your phone on a 45 degree angle anyway. And it's only really noticeable on a completely white screen. I don't seem to have any issues at low brightness. No flash when turning screen on. Rooted with magisk no problem. Only issue I ran into was when side loading the update I got a corrupted OS screen because I wasn't using the latest fastboot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] QAM:
Hola

My initial assessments:

1. Blue tint visible at more than 20 degree angle... such matters don't really bother me but I would understand why others are complaining.

2. Based on what I read in the Dev sub-forums, you usually only get the Nov 5 update if you're lucky OR if you setup your phone WITHOUT first inserting a SIM card. It seems that Google this year (or maybe from last year) is allowing the carrier to determine when Pixel updates get pushed down to devices - horse crap if you ask me as I want updates as soon as they are available. You all know how terrible our carriers are when it comes to pushing / allowing updates when they are managing it.

3. Phone is a little too wide for my likes but it will take some time for me to get used to it. I always use a case so it adds significantly to the width as well. I am on the hunt for a very very slim case but hopefully something a little more protective than the MNML type cases. If going with MNML type I think a dbrand skin would be as good.

4. The vibration system on this phone is just weird coming from other phones. It feels fake and hollow. Anyone else think so? I use Swiftkey beta so at least I can adjust down the vibration to like 6ms to help reduce the system-wide vibration intensity.

5. I am really missing Pure Nexus ROM... I can only wish and hope that the PN start working on a releasing a build soon.. while stock Android flies, I miss my customization options.

And did I mention that this phone flies compared to other top tier phones like from Samsung and LG? I think only OnePlus offers as consistently as smooth operations as this baby...

Bought from: Google direct.

Build date: Nov 1.

Customizations: Rooted with Magisk, Substratum with Andromeda with Swift Black and Clock Tweaks. TWRP is not installed.

Case: Spigen Thin Fit - Premium Matte Finish Coating for Google Pixel 2 XL (2017) - Black (from Amazon.ca)

Screen protection: TPU film - [2 Pack] Google Pixel 2 XL Screen Protector, SPARIN Wet Applied / Full Coverage / Case Friendly / Bubble Free / Ultra Clear Screen Protector (from Amazon.ca and very similar to Skinomi tech skins).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rajeshr:
Are you with Rogers? Any issues sideloading it?

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I believe that there are three versions of the OTA for the Pixel 2 XL (and Pixel 2) - one for Rogers, one for Verizon and one for everyone else. I don't know why Rogers is the special one???

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And as I finished typing that, I've got the notification about the update! :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 420SYN:
I'm with Rogers no issues besides the one I stated
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Anyone else have this issue, fingerprint sensor stops working keeps saying try again later. I need to wipe the sensor between using different fingers. It works fine if I use same finger, never had problem with my gs8+ fingerprint scanner. I'm afraid if I rma it, I will get a worst screen. Since now I have a screen which has very less blue tint. I already tried factory resetting it like 3 times. That only helps for 20 mins and it goes back to showing the error again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 420SYN:
I tried that here and don't have issues. I'm having Bluetooth issues though
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
What kind of Bluetooth issue? I haven’t tried using my Bluetooth headphones with it yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 420SYN:
My watch won't stay connected is my main issue. It says connected but notifications won't come through. Haven't messed with it much yet, maybe it's something in my end. But a few came through when u first paid it. Now nothing
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
That sounds really similar to my issue that I had on my note 5. My watch would also disconnect, going see if it works with the pixel 2 xl. Been so busy factory resetting that didn’t have time to set it up properly yet.

Edit: no issues with my LG urbane it stays connected, now if fps would work fine. I be all set, really loving this phone so far.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bennyboy_84:
Not exactly sure what you're looking for but I ordered Oct 4th from Google Store, just got (super blue tinted) b&w 64GB Pixel 2 XL and on the box it says model G011C. Manufactured Sep 23rd (yup, they held on to it for over 1.5 month before shipping it).

Probably won't be keeping it, I wanted to think the blue tint wouldn't bother me but MAN. It is intense. And the black smear issue is even worse, anything 30-40% or less brightness = can't read any text while scrolling on black background... I don't get how this is not an issue for more people?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samteeee:
That's exactly the model number (G011C) on my P2XL/Rogers Edition, Thank you.

I've been buying Nexus/Pixel from their very first edition from Google store but

this year from Rogers for first time ever and wanted to check if both devices have

same or different Model numbers!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 420SYN:
I guess I'm gonna factory reset and see if it was just a glitch
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PMPB:
As far as i know, the model number G011C refers to the 2XL and the G011A is the smaller Pixel2. The model number is not tied to production date in any way and is not likely to change either, not unless they release a Pixel 2XL '+/S/Turbo/Extreme' or something.

I got my phone(Panda64) through Bell and it has a production date of Oct26 and is Hardware: Ver_10. I compared the phone side by side with my Pixel 1XL and the screens are almost identical in their white colour temperature and blue shift when tilting. I have 1 tiny dead pixel at about 1/4 from the top near the centre. It sucks but I can't see it unless I'm holding the phone <6" from my face and I'm looking for it. There is very slight grainyness visible mostly on white suprisingly, and no issues with reading white text on a dark background.

Edit:

BTW, I set up the phone over wifi without inserting the SIM. I was able to get the November Security patch, and I have the option to adjust the screen colours.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samteeee:
TBH, my main concern was that the Carrier editions in Canada wasn't on par with Verizon in States and not being

able to unlock the "Bootloader"!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grinmaul:
I should be able to let you know today, ups says by end of day today.

I will be unlocking it right away before setup so i don't have to wipe it again later.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samteeee:
Alright, sounds good.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Roopakv:
When did you order and when was the estimated shipping date you received?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grinmaul:
hmm. i did fastboot flashing unlock_critical and it seemed to do it and it reset the phone. but on the fast boot screen it says device state= locked, but if i run "fastboot flashing unlock_critical" again it says device already unlocked.

will try for root tonight when not at work:)

edit: est ship date was nov 15

ordered 128gig Penguin on oct 10th, shipping notice yesterday nov 16, received today, manufacture date oct 26th. bought through rogers.

only thing i notice is blue on tilt. not a deal breaker.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samteeee:
You're OK. That I've heard from many people! You have unlocked the bootloader!

As far as the blue tint goes, I don't see it and to me the display has excellent, correct

and natural colors. But that's just me! I've never liked the over saturated Sammy colors!

Please enjoy your phone. The Pixel 2 XL is very close to perfect Android device, IMHO.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 420SYN:
You also need to run fastboot flashing unlock and it'll show unlocked in bootloader. Don't know if it's necessary but I did anyway
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Raydonn:
Yeah, I read that they unlock different partitions.

If you want to unlock the bootloader partition on the Pixel 2 XL (which is necessary if you want to flash the Nov. update), you need to use unlock_critical.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mkouk:
You don't need to unlock anything to sideload November's OTA. You can simply use adb commands to sideload it, no unlocking required. There are detailed instructions on Google's website on how to do it. Just click under OTA images.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vinicioh23:
Is there any bloat installed on telus variant?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samteeee:
I'm not sure about Telus but I got mine through Rogers and there is absolutely no Bloatware!

Actually my "Build Number"(Firmware) is exactly like Google Store unlocked edition!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bb709394:
Nope. I have the Telus version and it installs their Telus mobility app by default.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldIRC:
Anyone on Bell getting VoLTE?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RoccoN4:
I am. Bought mine from Google not from Bell if that makes a difference.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldIRC:
Doesn't make a diff, if you're getting VoLTE then Bell supports it (despite their website not saying so). Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RoccoN4:
Ya. I have an Essential to and that connects to VOLTE.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] QAM:
Other than Bell, does any other carrier or their flanker brands support VoLTE / Wi-Fi Calling without being forced into buying a phone from the carrier?

I am with Fido on a $75 / month plan with 10GB BYOP plan and they don't support these advanced calling features without you buying their phones... Our phones simply don't get the right IMS profiles. Given that Black Friday is near I would be very willing to switch carriers to gain these calling features.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldIRC:
I'm not sure unfortunately
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LimitsX:
so I got two pixel 2 xl black.

1.) Pixel 2 XL 64GB black from telus

screen quality: grainy screen (sand like texture on a white background). Pink when you normally look at the screen. Any shift, blue shift. Also, i noticed two grey colour lines at top screen.

I did scroll through text and images, there is no black spots , no dead pixels.

Date made: Oct 28 ,2017, left factory: Oct 30, 2017

2.) Pixel 2 XL 128GB Black from google store canada

screen quality: perfect colour uniformity in low and high brightness. No pink hue normally you look at. Blue shift is very minor, hardly notice able. Grainy well compared to the telus one, its not there. Then I did some google search, i don't notice it. The screen seems near perfect on this piece.

Date made: Oct 22 ,2017, left factory: Oct 26, 2017

Telus is going to be returned. I will test the google store one further!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hwaiting:
Ordered on Black Friday, got my phone today. Mine definitely has blue shift. I saw 2 demo's in store, one where the blue shift was more pronounced and one that was mild. My blue shift is definitely more on the pronounced side.

Having said that, when I compare it to my Nexus 5X (yes, I know different panel tech and all), my Nexus also exhibits a shift of shorts but it's just a different colour or perhaps brightness. It gets dark while the Pixel 2 XL just get blue instead. The fact is though I never once complained about any kind of shift on my Nexus and I don't doubt that I will eventually forget about the shift on the Pixel. Saw a vid online where the Galaxy S8+ showed more blue shift than a Pixel so it seems like it's just luck of the draw. Think I'm just going to keep this one because if this is the worse problem, it's not even that bad.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BootsSiR:
When do our home mini codes go out?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RoccoN4:
I chatted with CS yesterday. They told me approx 4-5 weeks after we received our phones.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pegasohtc:
Got the Black 128GB Pixel 2 XL on October 17. Returning it since I'm getting the screen burn-in issues after less than a week of use and I even immediately installed the update that was supposed to minimize this issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Krzychu23:
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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Telus does too. I have a pixel2 straight from Google and a Pixel 2 Xl from BELL. VoLTE works with both phones.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] QAM:
Hola

Thanks a lot for the feedback. Can you comment on being able to utilize Wi-Fi Calling on those networks?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I was only able to use WiFi calling on my iPhone 8plus and iPhone X. I don't have the s8 plus anymore but it had the software to support it back when I was with Rogers.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Man that phone is slick! I've been holding off for the longest time due to the poor reviews. That phone gets a bad rap. It's not bad at all actually. It still makes my top 5 for 2017.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BrunoArrais85:
Same here. Burn-in after 2 weeks. Just imagine how good the screen on these phones are going to be after 6 months.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kiru:
Are you able to post some picts of the screen burn in you are seeing? I just got my 2 XL (~2weeks old) and don't see or notice any burn in. I just want to be sure that I am looking at the right place with something to compare with.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bb709394:
Anyone having issues on Telus with LTE+ mobile data after upgrading to Android 8.1? After the upgrade to 8.1, I am unable to get LTE+ connection -- I have checked the APN settings and they are correct.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] deke44:
I also had the same issue on 8.1 Beta. Telus support were unable to help. I withdrew from the Beta program and it basically reset my phone back to 8.0. I didn't realize that all my settings would be reset otherwise I would have searched longer for a solution online.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bb709394:
Thanks for the input.

The problem still exists in the final release (December update). It is not a problem with the radio image, it is something in the software that is not compatible with the Telus network. I had to reflash 8.0 as well to get LTE+.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] snowdude6:
I also cannot connect to LTE on Telus with 8.1 final
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] deke44:
I read that changing the APN has worked for some people.

Change APN protocol and APN roaming protocol from IPv4 to IPv4/IPv6 and reboot.

I will wait until I get the notification and give it a try.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] snowdude6:
I can confirm that this works !! Thank you
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bb709394:
To clarify -- you added a new APN setting to your phone?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmlivid:
Has anyone got 8.1 OTA on Bell?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chriskwarren:
I bought my 2XL last night at Bell, and got an update notification right away for 8.1 before I left the store (I was on their wifi for about 5 mins). Downloaded and installed it last night when I got home from the store.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmlivid:
Strange. I've been pretty much mashing the check for updates and no dice. On my wifi and lte
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] peoplesindian:
There are excellent guides on this site to help you sideload the OTA. There's no way you can mess up your phone if you try to sideload via stock recovery and it fails. Your phone just won't push the sideload. It's one of the great advantages in owning a Pixel or Nexus.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmlivid:
I'm very new to forums and messing with my phone. If it's no trouble could you provide a link. I appreciate any help I can get. Also what camera app is everyone else using once the visual core is unlocked?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
No 8.1 update for me yet on Telus. Just got my 2 XL though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] benzben228:
No 8.1 for me, i am from Telus.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] peoplesindian:
Honestly, I googled and youtubed maybe like 10 videos to feel confident to do it. Google's main page gives instructions as well.

https://developers.google.com/android/ota
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] equlizer:
I got my phone saturday afternoon and they updated it for me to 8.1 Bell
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] benzben228:
Yeah, just add another APN.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmlivid:
Maybe I'll go see them today at my local Bell store. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmlivid:
Do I need to be rooted to do the update myself?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wtv1234:
Not at all
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ad.Shk2:
You don't need to go to a Bell store to update your phone ... You should get the update on your phone. All they will do is search for an update, like you would. And considering it's busy season, they would probably be annoyed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmlivid:
My phone got the update. Thank you to everyone for the response
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] equlizer:
IS anyone here having issues rooting and installing twrp on their phone? I try to fastboot twrp then it reboots then i get a screen saying "this device cannot be trusted, hit power to continue" so i do then it just reboots back into android.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Did you activate oem unlock in developer options?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MadMax:
So finally got mine yesterday, and oh lord was it hell to even get data working. I set up my phone with out my sim card, so i can get updates and everything, go to put my sim card in and i get no data. Check APN and it was fine. So factory reset, nothing, call Telus, they cant figure it out. Do another reset, flash factory image, still nothing. So I put my bell sim card in and it started to work. One more reset and my telus card goes in and I got data. Now for some reason I dont have VoLTE. Got to keep an eye on it and see whats happens. The start of this phone has been hell
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
For data, I had to select the ISP APN, then select the SP one again for it to work. Was confused why it wasn't working right away for me. (those on Telus will know what I mean by the two APNs.

As for VoLTE, there's a setting for "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode" that I presume is for enabling it
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] equlizer:
Yes the phone is unlocked in every way possible. Running latest adb tools ver 27. I think one if my partitions is messed up. Someone said fastboot boot. IMG then switch back to b slot. Anyone?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sacthegreat:
Just placed an order for the pixel 2 xl 64 Black/White on Rogers! They say its backordered.. Any idea how long it might take to ship?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chriskwarren:
Looks like a small update for Canadians on 8.1: https://twitter.com/journeydan/status/940951132779700224
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
Maybe that's why I haven't gotten 8.1 yet