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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit3221:
Whoa!! The US version has that cable if I'm not wrong. That is an essential accessory [emoji33]

Is there a "Inside the box" list on the box? If yes then can you attach a pic?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
Ya Pixel xl 2 doesn't comes with Type A to C. It only comes with Type C to C.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] interactwithme:
Here u goView attachment 4331981
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
Unable to view the first two attachments...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] harish2887:
Is there any problem you are facing till now? As the build is old.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] interactwithme:
Absolutely not..it's working like a charm
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Pre order ready to ship :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
I placed my order the moment pre-orders went live. Hope Flipkart doesn't screw Panda buyers.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
My order has been dispatched too.. left the warehouse.

Coming from Delhi.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Cool... Go for it then... It's a no brainer at that price
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Iwin#:
Ya, am confused whether to go for it or wait for pixel 3. But seeing the performance of SD845 it's not that big an upgrade over the 835, only criteria for me is the camera.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] yadhu:
Hey man! Couldn't find the matte protector. You purchased it from their site ? It only shows "ultra clear" in the option. Could you share the link, if you ordered it from some place else? Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Yea i also ordered the ultra clear only
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] yadhu:
But, i have gone through quite a few posts in this thread and all of them suggest the matte to be better. Anyhow, could you share your experience of the same ? Is it good? How does it hold up with a case in case you're using one? Thanks! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I bought my Pixel 2 XL 3 months ago from Flipkart. Now here's the thing, the phone was up for 60,000 with 10,000 cashback for Citibank Credit card - and I purchased it with no-cost EMI for 12 months.

Once the installments started and I had to pay interest for 1st month. I called Citibank customer care and they told there was no no-cost EMI.

Now the thing is, while purchasing the phone, I received a discount of 4,600. Which I guess was the interest amount for EMI to nullify the interests and that's what they were calling no-cost EMI.

So I paid the rest of the entire amount on 2nd month once I received the cashback and I got the phone for about 46,000 :D

Pixel 2 XL is up for 57,000 now in Flipkart with 10,000 cashback on HDFC card. If HDFC no-cost EMI works the same way, people can do what I've done and get the phone for 43,000 !! :fingers-crossed:

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For those who are struggling to get a good screen protector - go to gadgetshieldz.com and buy their screen protector.

It's a wet apply screen protector, wraps around the curved glass nice and tight.

Go through their video on how to apply it, its not too hard just keep your fingers wet while touching it ;)

It gives much better protection than any other screen protector cause its a rubbery material same reason why it doesn't get scratched easily !! And barely gets any fingerprints.

Just remember, it will take the whole night to dry out all the water that will be stuck inside when its applied, in about 10-12 hours after applying it will be so damn flushed in and clear that you won't even realize there is a screen protector.

It's a no-brainer for phones with stupid curved glasses which doesn't fit anything properly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
And i got it for 73k?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] palimatix:
We early buyers got to enjoy also for past 6 months ! ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
That's what i keep saying to myself ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
See, I am everywhere! ????
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MArtyChubbs:
Are you guys able to check the build date before you purchase? Since the phone has had a few upgrades of the display technology buying at a discount and getting a newer build would be the best play
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
When purchasing online there is no way to do and through offline channel it depends if you know the shopkeeper as I don't think a shopkeeper would allow you to check IMEI numbers of any device before you buy them.

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Exactly and the phone still beats all other phones in terms of performance and updates. In camera it's still one of the top phones out there. There will always be a newer and upgraded phone out there and prices will constantly go down. There is no point in thinking about it if you're happy with your phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Iwin#:
Anyone tried this case, seems to come with a screen protector.

https://www.amazon.in/Ziaon-TM-Goog...scsubtag=adfd1b3a-4928-4956-a6b0-7b9967acf6c6
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
Did anyone's google maps change to the non-indian view? (the one that looks like this?)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mayankcse10:
Yup it's same for me. May be it's the latest update, but I attributed this to the Neighborly app, because it changed after I downloaded that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ICEMAN_SID:
Guys how advisable is it is download ANDROID P DP3..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Interesting question ? There are many threads out there with folks using DP3 with their respective opinions. For the most part, I've seen more positive reviews than negative ones. However, yours is the only opinion that really matters :good::good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
I am using it from day 1...it's stable like finished product .. for the first time Android new version beta is awesome ...no issue at all for me and yesterday's update made it even more smooth
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kannanX10:
Absolutely no issues until now
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rishabh56:
I have issue with jio sim on on pixel 2 dev preview 3(beta 2) not able to make any calls but data works fine.Also it doesn't detect that I am in roaming. It was working fine I'm dev preview 2.(was in usa for the past month.i downloaded dev preview 3 there).Now temporarily using jio 4g voice.

Can somebody help me with making calls using Google dialer ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit3221:
Could be that Jio has put your number on international roaming. Happened to me long back with vodafone.

To resolve, I'd called their customer support and told them the issue. They did some configuration change at their end and also asked me to follow some steps (related to network selection) to bring it back on "Indian" network. Might wanna give Jio support a try. Dont forget to mention that you were Out of country for the past few days.

P. S. Doesn't look like Android P's fault. I'm using DP3 with Jio as well. Working flawless.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rishabh56:
Had a chat with jio they said you have to enable enhanced 4g option but don't see any enhanced 4g option in settings.Also raised a ticket hope it helps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit3221:
That's strange. I can see the Enhanced 4G mode. Anyway wait for their response.

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rishabh56:
Mine is a bit different.Also I see I also don't have wifi calling option.Although it does show up when I try to search for it in settings.Also there my phone doesn't detects that I am in roaming. also just want to confirm the build number for dev preview 3 is PP3.180510.008

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rishabh56:
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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rrohanjs:
Does volte work on Vodafone Mumbai ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
No, currently only Jio volte is supported by pixel. There is no clarity if other operators volte will work on pixel or not as neither the operators nor google is giving any clear answer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pat123:
Is it advisable to buy a user Pixel 2 XL now? I am confused between OP6 and Pixel 2 XL. From my research, the biggest pro in favour of Pixel 2 XL would be the camera and UI smoothness (I feel OP6 focusses on speed not smoothness). Things in favour of OP6 would be better raw performance and slightly more modern design. What are your thoughts - assuming a user Pixel 2 XL and a new OP6 can be purchased for about the same price.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] arshu16:
I was in the same boat 2 weeks ago. I went to croma and used both. Frankly, 3 years of support and 2 years of warranty made me buy the 2xl. Smoothness is on another level on this device. Buy the 2xl and get peace of mind.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] arsenalfan001:
So, guys, Flipkart is offering a buyback of 37K for P2XL 64GB and 10k cashback** for HDFC credit cards. It looks very tempting to me.

Now, what is your experience with the non-instant cashback offered by Flipkart with HDFC bank? Also, if anyone of you has HDFC CC, is there any charges (pre-closure, EMI conversion etc) that I need to be aware of?

Please let me know, thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
HDFC even after being a no cost EMI will charge gst extra. Many of us here faced the issue and had to pay around 500 RS extra even it a no cost EMI.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] arsenalfan001:
HeyBonham, thanks! I have heard of this issue before. But I will come back to this point later.

For now, I need to know if the process of getting the cashback from HDFC is a seamless process or if it requires followups with Flipkart and bank itself. Also, is there any pre-closure charges in HDFC?

I am asking this, because I see that if I opt for EMI, FK is discounting around 3K more that will be deducted by Bank later. If I pre-close the loan, I will be able to save some more.

You see, as I am thinking about pre-closure, I am not worried much about the extra GST charged by HDFC bank. I will be able to save another 3k on top of the cashback amount of 10K.

Please let me know if any of you has any info on this. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
too much maths buddy at this price point for pixel 2
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Don't have idea about preclosing emi, haven't had to do this before. It's better to take a 3 month EMI instead to going for preclosing it as bank might charge penalty and yes cashback didn't come on time but I didn't had to followup with the bank. They didn't delay it by much. I got mine around 4th month but I did pre-order the device in release.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ginmit:
Finally picked one up! :)

Hey guys, I'm new to this thread and probably even new to finally posting and contributing to XDA.

After having a very unfortunate experience of my Note 8 being stolen, I finally saved up enough o get a Pixel 2 XL 128 (bought the Panda version as all my life I've been the kind to buy the regular 'black' color).

I sincerely hope this phone give me at least a year to a year and a half at least of a good time!

I chose this over the OP6 due to the sheer value proposition this has over the media hype that OnePlus brings to the table. I work actively in advertising, marketing, and branding, and to express my direct opinion on the OP6, I'd call it a whole lot of 'fluff' as the Pixel 2 XL 64/128 give you so much more value. I did have a concern over the lower RAM spec for app reloads, but I could live with that.

I use Jio primarily due to my business/company preferring Jio, and after reading around here, I'm glad that JIO LTE seems to work fine.

Ordered it on Flipkart, with express same day delivery @ 140 bucks extra with some crappy 199 bucks 'buy back value guarantee' (still think I wasted my 199 there XD).

Will update you guys on the whole experience!

Cheers

-

Fabiano
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
When you get the device go on to lg imei checker website and enter your imei over there and check what is your manufactured date etc and let us know

Because the newer devices have relatively better display panels

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ginmit:
Will do! Thank you

Would this be a correct link ( imeipro .info ? can't post links just yet)

I had the idea of opening my package in front of the Flipkart guy, seeing any packaging or manufacturer date. Anything before January 2018, and I reject the phone on delivery as I've often face unnecessary problems with Flipkart.

Explaining to the (usually) subpar and robotic customer care representative isn't going to be on to-do list ever.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
That is the correct link
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Question for anyone using Ringke smoke black case: does the case turns yellow after some time like the clear case?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit3221:
Slight yellowish tint is there. Not much noticeable when the case is on the phone.

P. S. I'm talking about the TPU sides. The back does not tint. Although there are some white spots/scratches.

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Thanks. It seems ok. I mean you won't notice the side much anyway. Yellow tinting is the only drawback with clear cases. Thanks again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
even ringkee fusion turns yellow after some months
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Ya that's the main issue with all tpu cases :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] arshu16:
I have an April 12th manufactured panda Pixel 2xl 64gb. Open to any questions.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
You are so lucky man because my friend got it 2 weeks back and it was December manufacturing

How would you rate the display?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] arshu16:
On high brightness, I would say it is average to good, colours are accurate and sharpness is top-notch but on low brightness, it is bad to average. It becomes grainy and black smearing and crushing is clearly visible. Not a great display but it is definitely good. I have come from OP3 and pixel 2's display is worse than it.

And about the blue shift - it is definitely there but even the iphone x has it and I don't mind.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Xebeck:
Hey guys...

Sold my OP6 and looking to buy pixel2 or 2XL.

Is it worth it despite so many screen issues?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Ques is why did you sell Op6
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Xebeck:
.

Got bored of it.

Just took a 2k hit despite using it for almost 1month.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ICEMAN_SID:
Guys two days back I had a little water from slab seep into the phone cover. My phone's lower speaker started sounding very bad after it. I kept it in rice for a few hours to dry it and it started sounding much better..but, after 3 days I am still hearing quiet a lot of buzzing sound from the speaker, more than how it was before, Shouldn't a water resistant phone be normal after exposure to such small amount of water..? Anyone has faced similar issue? Would love to hear some suggestions.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
It will take some time to dry out... I remember when 1st waterproof phone Xperia z came out... I literally played Holi with it.. had it in my pocket the whole time... Bad decision... Water got everywhere... I mean every damn where...

But a week in rice I was able to resolve 90% of the issues... And the rest sorted out in the next 2 weeks...

My suggestion is too wait for a week or two more... In case still the speaker sounds bad... Raise a request with Google...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ICEMAN_SID:
Thanks for the quick response, yes I plan to wait for sometime meanwhile trying some stuff to remove any residual water..let's see how it pans out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tusharbiswas3:
Hello,

My device is also experiencing the speaker issue. I have given the device today. They are saying that it should take around 7 8 days. Are they correctly mentioning or just bluffing? Also 1 more thing I have a quote engraved on the back of the device. Under such situation can I expect them to issue a new device or they will repair the old one?? And also if they repair the device, is the repair done properly or any further damage to the device is faced??

Please provide your experience guys.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Well as far as I remember google has ended the RMA process due to some bad apples... And now it's a fix first and RMA is only for the most extreme cases...

Also if you have your phone engraved in the back.. chances are they are just gonna see if it fixes by a software flash and then retort to this is normal behavior...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tusharbiswas3:
They will not change the speaker or something?? And if they fix the device, is the repair being done properly??

Also carrying out repair will not void the eater resistance of the device??

Any experiences on the above??

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I was reading in another forum the screen replacement was quoted at around 30k. Back should be around 6 7k.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Well if they decide to fix the water resistant should not take a hit as it's being done by them and will properly sealed by them as well... But again don't have much experience with repair stuff
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Well that was months ago and I got a new device and speaker was less loud but definitely no crackling

Now as they say replacement have been cancelled and only repairs are done

I called the support 5 times in 10 days to make sure they were not just flashing the stock firmware and all

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tusharbiswas3:
Hmm let me hope for the best :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ICEMAN_SID:
So in my case since the buzzing of bottom speaker increased due to water contact I am wondering if they will repair it under warranty or make excuse of some water damage.

Water was too less to damage a water resistant phone and I am still surprised how a couple of water droplets effect the speaker, other than buzzing speaker every thing is still like new on my device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Even water proof phones are not covered against water damage. Be sure of that. I'd suggest don't talk about water when you talk to them however when they open the phone they'll know there was water in the phone as companies put a sticker which turns pink when there is water in the phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ICEMAN_SID:
Yes I read about the sticker somewhere..but, amount of water entered was very less.. so I am not sure if the sticker has turned pink already, I will give it a try probably after a few weeks.. hopefully they will repair it. .:svetius:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
It doesn't matter if a single drop gets in on the sticker it will turn pink
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Did anyone check the placement of these stickers... I don't think one lies directly underneath the speaker grill
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
I'm not sure about pixel but Apple and Samsung usually places them near sim trays.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Yeah... There is one near the sim tray.... You can open it and see it there.... Lower left hand side
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ICEMAN_SID:
There is a possibility there might be one at the bottom as well as charging port is another place they might want to check for water damage.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
Can anyone confirm that Tez is working on the latest android P beta? Mine stopped working stating that my phone did not pass google's safety standards. I have android P stock, non-rooted, boot loader locked. No idea what's going on.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit3221:
Android P DP3. Completely stock. Tez working flawless.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
Installed dp4 just now and still no luck! Looks like I'm doing something wrong.

After doing a full flash vis fastboot, I looked flashing and then tried to lock flashing_critical. But during that time, it already said that the phone was locked.

Secondly, I see now that safety net is failing. And Google play says that my device is uncertified.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Safetynet fail on DP4 locked stock is a known issue. Even installing magisk also doesn't fix it. You'll have to wait for DP5 when google finally fixes it. Tez would also probably fail due to SN fail.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
Oh! This is news to me. Is there prior discussion about this? A link would help be read up on the details regarding this...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
I wish i could but it is impossible for me to link the various telegram groups where i have see reports from various users since last night. Still, you can refer to the comment below from nathan who is one of the talented Devs out there.

[emoji298]️Nathan Chancellor[emoji298]️:

also , stock DP4 Pixel XL completely locked fails SafetyNet. Oh well, DP5 might pass and official certainly will
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
Yea.. I rolled back to Oreo just to check.

In oreo you can run both fastboot flashing lock/unlock and fastboot flashing lock_critical/unlock_critical (bootloader: TMZ12g) However in TMZ20j that is shipped with P, you cannot do both. You locking/unlocking one of them appears to unlock both. When you try the other, it says that the bootloader is already unlocked/locked. Also, it's impossible to flash P over TMZ12g since P somehow has a dependency on TMZ20j

Checking product OKAY [ 0.000s]
Checking version-bootloader FAILED

Device version-bootloader is 'TMZ12g'.
Update requires 'TMZ20j'.

fastboot: error: requirements not met!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tusharbiswas3:
Update: Contacted the guy who took the phone from me. He showed me the status update and yesterday's status is showing as "Parts issued - WIP".

Also on asking him about the water resistance getting damaged on opening up of the device, he told that after repairing they will be adding back the internal seal to get the water resistance back.

Lets see by when I get my device back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Update : Looks like google has updated their profiles to Include the DP4. Safetynet should pass now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
How do I verify this? My play store says that the device is still uncertified.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Clear cache and data of Play Store and reboot. If it still doesn't work, you might need to clear data, cache of Play services as well.