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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Frostfire:
Sounds promising I haven't had the opportunity to run into any demo units
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
Played with 2nd demo unit today at chroma store near me of XL 2. And man that display was gorgeous. Google representative told that earlier unit was from a guy brought from usa. And this unit they officially recieved from google India. I watched some 4k content and i was blown away with whole media experience with display and sound quality. I sideloaded Oreo colourizer app and man that improved a whole lot. So i am definitely sure google with future update will improve the screen like 'awesome'.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Well here are my 2 paise... Get the panda variant... It bound to be delayed like everywhere else.... And probably if it even was a hw issue... Google might have changed a bit of setup due to those delays with the panda variant ... 19 20 ka farak...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
Actually I can't get the panda variant brother. I am a doctor and I can't get a very fancy eye catching piece of hardware. It doesn't go with my fashion style.. and more over I am always a black colour lover.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Point... My MD jiju is getting a iPhone X... Flashy starts with aye
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
Actually iPhone is more of a status symbol. And i am a little geek also. I love the freedom that Android provides.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
Pre ordered Just Black 64gb 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nitin.chobhe:
I did the same from flipkart

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sunny1689gupta:
If I buy from U.S., will i get international warranty for 2 years?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nitin.chobhe:
Yes, that's why it's international

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Be safe and get from India. You never know how Indian customer care tries to jerk you around later. #MyTwoCents
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Fyi. Flipkart has extended the cashback and bt earphones offers untill 14th Nov.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
Wondering if its Flipkart exclusive or in offline stores too?

Saw that . Its for the XL and not the regular, which is what it shouldve been as the smaller goes on sale today and the XL goes on sale on the 15th.. Why end the prebooking offer before the prebooking stage is over.

Still didnt want to risk it and ordered yesterday .
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Not FK exclusive... Croma has the same offer and others too listed on google store website.... Amazon would probably also get dibs in about a months time after the official launch on 14th Nov. Or so...

Seems like I just might keep my preorder as well... The leaked video of HTC U11plus doesn't entice me about the phone...

P.S. any luck with the accessories... Tempered glass and all...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Yes there is still a big market for compact phones. And with the bezels shrinking now we can finally have a 5.5 inch on a pretty compact body which is fairly easy to hold too. Maybe Google will update the design next year.

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But I don't like the sony's designs personally. Plus their cameras are always ****. I don't understand how they manufacture most of the cameras and still cant get the software right on their own phones.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
I'm siding with you with regarding to being vigilant about one's data and privacy. Privacy and data has no physical form. The common notion is that, if people can't see what is going on, then they involuntarily assume that it is not going to bother them. If one cannot see what google does with all the copious amounts of data, then the user somehow feels that he is not putting himself in any sort of jeopardy.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sarkar_007:
Apparently the FlipKart offer is going to be on both Pixel 2 and 2 XL. For a very brief period of time in the morning, the offer was visible after clicking on the Pixel 2 vs OP 5t banner. It was a substantial discount (including exchange offer, card emi etc). But they have since removed the link. In any case, it is going to be revealed today itself while actual sale would start on the 7th. There was a specific calculation given for OP 3 and OP 3t too. I am sorely tempted but can't justify buying a new phone within 6 months even to myself!

But this strategy is going to backfire on FK next year when they launch the new Pixel 3 (?). Why would anybody pay full price at launch when they know they will get the same phone for at least 20k less in a couple of months!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anmolbedi:
Just got off the phone with my retailer in Delhi and apparently Google has offered 11000 off on MRP upto 31Dec on Pixel2 models along with 8000 cashback on Hdfc card with zero EMI for all local stores.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Fantastic news
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit3221:
When you say Pixel2, does that include the XL as well?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anmolbedi:
That's what my query is for my retailer... He is getting all T&C from Google distributer. Should be clear by evening.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Nope ! It is only on the smaller...I have also confirmed from the local dealer and they are also offering it for 50k + 8k cashback
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
Just got the Sennheiser earphones. Took cash on delivery option and paid him ₹2/-

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On the pixel 2 xl display, I'm actually starting to enjoy the "natural" or as media calls it "washed out" colour profile.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
Same here. I chose 'Natural' color profile on day 1 and will stay with it.

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Exactly my point.

If you also factor in the waiting time after pre-ordering the phone (this year it was around 20-25 days), it'll be ideal to wait for a month or two and buy it with special offers.

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Please confirm the name of the retailer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Digital World...Listed on Google Stores Page.

Seems like FK is offering even more discount inform of cashback. They have updated the page and they'll offer 10k cashback on 50K for Pixel2
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rrohanjs:
Pretty sure the sale is because only 20 people would have bought the pixel 2 and about 120 ppl the pixel 2 xl:silly:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sahirhussain:
good news for me. i just broke my pixel xl's (1st gen) screen . looks like ill be getting the pixel 2 now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Shaz12:
I am scared of buying the phone. India has no refund policy so I am screwed if I get a bad display unit. Also don't know if the display quality is better than the iPhone 7 Plus I currently use. Is it safe to get it?-
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Don't get it... Has the worst display ever . the battery life sucks .. The camera is not clear at night... The reviews were fake news... North Korea is the new superpower.... India and Pakistan are now one country ... Aliens have declared peace while dogs have declared war...

In other news its a freaking bug... Didn't use Bluetooth today... Didn't switch it on in the last 24hrs.. And no issues with earpiece... 8.1 can't come any faster...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Oh you forgot about the jack. Jack is currently drowning because you forgot about it :P :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nitin.chobhe:
I too collected it today from Reliance Digital. I don't think they are worth 12K (but I'm not audiophile and I may be wrong). What's your take on the headphones?

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
I like them.. Its definitely better than the cheap ones, but I dont think I can tell the difference between this and something worth half as much..

The positive is, these actually are priced at 12k ($150 / £130) and its not some cheaper product with a slightly different model number with a bumped up price. I remember sony doing that a few years back for one of their Xperia phones..

If I had to buy a pair for myself, I wouldve bought something for about half the price... But for free, these are really nice.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] karanaggarwal:
Discount on pixel 2 xl

Guys...is it confirmed that the discount and the cashback are only for the smaller Pixel 2?

because i just bought a Pixel Xl 2 3-4 days back for full price.

If there's a discount of 11k on it now, i would return my current one and purchase another one along with the 11k discount and 10k cashback.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nihar.G:
Good sound, nice enough isolation, good build quality. Plus 8-10 hours of battery life means that I have to recharge once a week. But you're right definitely not worth 12k and I wouldn't buy them for that price. (Then again, I don't like IEMs. I prefer open back over-the-ear headphones). But for something that comes for free and and allows me to avoid the usage of the dongle, they're not bad at all.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sarkar_007:
I think offer is on XL model too.

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ReapinDevil:
I had called Flipkart customer service regarding this offer.He said that a similar offer is there for the Pixel 2 XL but the final price and offer would only be announced on 7th December.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] karanaggarwal:
Any idea if i could return my current one ? It's been only 3-4 days as of now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
You can only return your device for a replacement not refund
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] karanaggarwal:
That's bad man. For all of us who either pre-ordered the device or got it afterwards. Wish google had this offer in the first place instead of the stupid sensheisser offer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Horoscope:
WTF is this... so guys who bought the phone 15 days earlier have to pay 10K more..... this is ridiculous..

lesson learnt, will never buy Flagships when released.. wait for a month and u can get the same phone for 10-20% discount
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
I'm not telling this to my family lol:p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nickporwal:
Feeling like betrayed :p. Atleast Flipkart should have waited till 6 months.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
Not sure how much of this is a result of the GST changes that happened in early Nov. Lets see how much the XL drops... I dont care about the regular Pixel 2. I was never getting that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Not necessarily true for every flagship. All depends on the market pull for the phone which further depends on the right pricing, promotions, competition etc. Google didn't learn a lesson from the last year pixel fiasco. People have always perceived Google phones as developer phones that are budget friendly and that was the case till Nexus 6. They should have gradually increased the prices like Samsung does for its flagships. (5k every year). Moreover there was no different pricing / promotion for India taking into consideration the strong pull of OP5 and other OEM's. Atleast few of my friends had well predicted and we were just waiting for this moment.

I feel bad for you but everyone has to pay a price for an early adoption either monetarily or Physical Stress.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Not a result of gst. Only the items coming under 28% were reduced to 18%. Phones were under 12%.

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Btw just got an update for Google camera. Selfie flash has been added and you can turn off shutter sound.

Edit: shutter sound is location dependent and not available in India. For selfie flash the screen brightness goes to the max before the picture.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
Pretty sure I had the selfie flash thing since I got my first camera upgrade bumping me up to 5.1.xxx a couple of weeks ago.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Oh ok. I never noticed if selfie flash was there. Don't take selfies. Maybe you might have received the update earlier.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Got the ringke case smoke black variant.... Must say that this 999rs case feels way better... My recommendation goes to this case for anyone looking...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
ringkee is one of the best ...rubber cushion on the sides saved my n6 multiple times.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
I would believe so... Now am waiting for those tempered glass I ordered from AliExpress to try them out..

Also another status report thingy... Been using DNS66 since I got the phone.... Literally no impact on battery life and no ads in apps as well... I don't see a reason to root any longer... Customs ROM maybe... But i don't honestly see anything a miss from stock now...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Have the same with my og pixel exact same color. They had some cutout for prints that you could use.

Had used the attached for my og pixel. Does the new one also come with something similar?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
8.1 Roll out begins

https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/5/16737066/google-burger-beer-emoji-android-8-1-fix-release-date

"Aside from emergency emoji fixes, 8.1 enables support for the Visual Core image processing chip found in the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, letting third-party developers access the camera's impressive HDR+ feature. The update will be available for all Pixel phones as well as the Pixel C tablet, the Nexus 5X, and the Nexus 6P."

"Android Oreo 8.1 is rolling out today (Tuesday) depending on where you are in the world, and comes alongside the new lightweight “Go” edition that manufacturers can choose to install on low-spec phones."
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sanshis:
Rumors

Rumors are Google will officially announce price drop in INDIA at event currently in delhi #GoogleForIndia.. Search #GoogleForIndia on twitter...

Yes, 1st of all late delivery and than this.. We should roast [MENTION=366149]made[/MENTION]bygoogle [MENTION=332822]flipk[/MENTION]art on twitter..

they should have return policy; under better deal available.

Regards

Sanshis.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
For ₹12k, it's the worst earphones ever!

For ₹1, it's the best ever!

More seriously, the bass feels like my son beating a stick on his Leo toys. It couldn't get worse than that!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
Got a message from Croma. 11k discount on Pixel 2 + HDFC card offer + 8000 Daydream VR free.

Not sure if its only for smaller one or both.

Google has massively screwed over its early adopters.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
:D Yay. Will get mine in 2 weeks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Koi na prah .... Expected
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
I flashed 8.1 DP2 and the camera app that comes bundled has selfie flash.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
This looks more tempting but FK is gonna offer 10K cashback but no VR instead of 8K cashback which these stores are offering. Would this offer be valid across all chroma stores or are they region specific?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
after several emails with google support they offered me daydream VR as compensation for all the defects and dissatisfaction after buying pixel 2 xl .

lets see in how many days they will deliver.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
Guys, does anyone know of any app similar to digilux that might allow fingerprint scanner customization? (eg.: double-tap for screen off)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Woah. What exactly you wrote to them? Guide us a bit so we can also try to squeeze a free vr :P
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
fingerprint quick action can do that try it
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
emails to where? Can we have an email address?

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There is a reason why this model was just "given away".

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I need some feed back from others. Watch a video. Any video at 0 brightness. Typical bed time condition (with or whout the night light tint) and tell me if the blacks are overpowering. I feel that there is a lot of loss of detail when it comes lower brightness and dark colours. Even the phone app's frequent contact pictures look scary.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
U have ur answer.... 0 brightness.... I have mine set to 35% and enjoy it all the time.... 0% suits on LCDs not OLEDs
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
I don't want to get into the debate of samsung vs lg panels, but my og xl had no issues. I'm finding it a bit difficult to get adjusted to this panel with its grains. Gives you the feeling that the display is always dirty. srgb on og xl seemed to still be better than what I see on 2xl. Just my feeling though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
The original XL had a higher min brightness than the 2 XL.

Try it at 10-15% .. I dont find that to be too bright on my 2XL .. and things look normal.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kannanX10:
My device is showing two grey vertical lines in low brightness(similar issue to Samsung s and s2 first gen panels).....d2x took my device wanna send it to Mumbai for observation and the whole process might take 8 to 10 days.....unacceptable and rubbish servicing process
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
Point. Also, ambient brightness does it's own thing.

But any image when brightness is < around 25% seems to lose a lot of gray details. Blacks seem overpowering. It's almost close to the "black crushing" effect, only that it isn't when you try to test it using the gray gradient image.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Been checking every hour since evening for the 8.1 update.... Man does google tease...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Lol no point in doing so. They have confirmed the update will be released on 5th which I guess is American 5th so it will be tomorrow for us.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Horoscope:
I am on 8.1 DP2 and will I also get a OTA update to the final 8.1 build ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sanshis:
Nice

Congrats!! Where and what exactly you wrote to them? Coz in most of the cases they are offering device replacement or saying this is known issue and will be resolved with OS update :-p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
Obviously...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ashutoshkumar01:
A new issue came up. I'm unable to receive messages from yesterday. I can send a message but I won't receive any. Installed the sim card on iPhone, worked fine. On Pixel 2 XL dosent work as of yet. Google India support is probably the worst ever. Already regretting the purchase big time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit3221:
Google has added a "lens" button on google assistant. It wasn't there before right?

I guess you can use lens without clicking a pic now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Any good recommendation of a tempered glass for Pixel 2 ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
I'm in queue. Lol

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Will give it a shot. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Lakshay Sethi:
Would like to know the same. I'm using the fabric case but yet to purchase a tempered glass.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
Did they give you a substitute, an alternative (device) for the next 8-10days.

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Same here. But that will erase data. :(

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Unfortunately NONE. :(

P2XL's curved display might never get a good tempered glass.

Edit : Sry half read your message. No idea about P2.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
8.1 factory images are live. Haven't received the ota yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nickporwal:
I am using the one i have ordered from ebay. Not so good. But still using because what i have observed that, the glass of this phone gets easily scratched. Not very amusing given its a 70k phone.

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Yeah they did. Lesson learned. Never be an early adoptor.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nitin.chobhe:
I've seen this on Amazon prime app even on normal brightness. I don't know if it's the app or the phone

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kannanX10:
None
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fdson12:
Hey

please share the email id where you have contacted Google for this
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] soodgautam:
Did anyone get any credit so far , from Flipkart for delayed delivery?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
So the XDA home page article says - there is no discount of the larger pixel 2 xl?

https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-2-sale-₹39999-december-7-flipkart-india/

Would be a shame really. Both phones were overpriced. Anyways good thing is those of you who bought the larger phone earlier wont be as miffed
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sanshis:
You can try

https://www.stuffcool.com/products/...tector-for-pixel-2-case-friendly-edge-to-edge

This is for Pixel 2 XL.

I am 100% Satisfied with my stuffcool curved-full-screen-tempered-glass on m pixel 2 XL.

https://www.stuffcool.com/products/...tor-for-pixel-2-xl-case-friendly-edge-to-edge

Its a dot matrix one.

covers everyting edge to edge.

got a rainbow effect (newton rings) (of my thumb size, due to my installation skills) in center of the screen when installed and vanished overnight.

Touch response is reduced only at the corners like if you want to launch camera from lock screen or pulldown notifications from edge of the screen (doesn't work 5 to 10% of the time)

Will post the pictures soon

No credits.

Any one got OTA in india.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
I fall into that category and I am happy to know that there are no discounts on P2XL, at least for now. :D