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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
with side-loading you don't really need to do a factory reset. its one of the safest forms of flashing.

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any audiophile wont pay more than 3-4k for these earphones. look at the links below for RHA earphones with same neckband design with waterproofing, magnetic earbuds and usb type c.

https://www.headphonezone.in/collections/wireless-bluetooth-earphones/products/rha-ma750-wireless

https://www.headphonezone.in/collections/wireless-bluetooth-earphones/products/rha-ma650-wireless

for those who dont know RHA, they are a british brand and the sound is absolutely fantastic.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
Normally, yes. I wouldn't have done a factory reset. But after reading the Google post by a Google engineer, where he says that clearing storage of Google Services Framework would potentially mean to google that a factory reset is done and so, a lot of apps might stop syncing and/or stop giving notifications and/or start crashing, I decided that the only safe way to come out would be first to sideload the OTA....this will ensure that the 8.1 is applied properly. Secondly, a factory reset would ensure that app tokens registered with Google are clean and fresh.

I just wanted to start off on a clean slate after the clearing of Google Services Framework that I did.

But point taken - sideloading is one of the safest methods.

:good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
I forget we live in India... People like us are minority find... Here a person buys S-Class because he liked the color...

We can quote higher as there are low-ballers galore in our beautiful rustic and smelly India
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Or because he wants to show off mostly and that he can afford one :P
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhilchhabra:
So it's gonna cost 57k with hdfc cashback?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] karanaggarwal:
57k plus daydream :eek: woah.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ReapinDevil:
I think the hsbc offer is there but not the daydream.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
hey guys i have made an petition and wants everyone of you to sign this and if you have any suggestions please add them. This is our time and we should do something as this pixel 2 xl crisis is crossing its limit after recent price cut. Here is the link

https://t.co/nNcXzoz49i?amp=1
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Take Rs. 1000 from a 100 people (I'll pay if others do) and put an ad in TOI if you want to make a difference. All online petitions do is add useless data to the internet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
Count me in.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
thanks i sincerely have faith in change.org it worked in case of my friend so we will not need TOI or anyone we just have to spread this petition with anything anyone wants to add. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
I've signed it. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
I sincerely admire your faith. My faith in consumer might in India broke years back. This latest slap in the face in the form of a price cut isn't even affecting me now.

Whether I've purchased a Rs. 10 pack of lays and found ants in it or an SUV worth 1.2 cr that had brake pads fail in a month, the only thing I've seen is apathy of conglomerates towards Indian consumers. And I'm a lawyer practising in the Bombay High Court.

Anyway will sign your petition an hope you persevere.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
I request everyone of you to sign up this is not for me in my case I have received daydream vr. But the whole process is completely unfair for an Indian buyer first of all we buy a device that is only targeted for specific group and then also after so many issues we didn't complaint but this price cut now and daydream offer that was denied to everyone who pre-ordered the device then it is completely wrong from a customer point of view. My only point is if we are paying equal amount as everyone else then why we are not provided same services.

Here is the link

http://www.tccms.gov.in/Queries.aspx?cid=1

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that is what my point is and with people like you you can guide us in the whole process. Because we read all the time if any incident happens in western countries company has to take responsibility like in case of Ford and Toyota, antenna gate and bend gate for Apple, Samsung for galaxy note battery I have read about many others but here no one cares. It's very shameful that we don't even want to do it for ourselves.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alekhkhanna:
So finally got the P2XL - Panda edition today. There is a pop up zone @ DLF Mall of India (Noida: where I live). 65k with no interest EMI and 8k cashback in 90 days. Plus a Daydream VR free.

Daydream offer is only till tomorrow.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
Bhai signed it. But sach bolu.. katva liya hai hamne toh ab..... Ab kuch nahi hoga. They won't even consider it. (I hope they do consider). Anyways best of luck to all who signed it. ( Including me)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhilchhabra:
No interest emi is available only on hdfc or other credit cards are also accepted?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
65k for 64gb or 128gb?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
64.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ashutoshkumar01:
Done.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Signed! Btw Google never replied to my mail. Truly horrible service.

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I'm also in.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
I am also in for this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alekhkhanna:
Didn't check. Used Hdfc. Emi options till 18 months for no cost. 8k cb in 90 days.

Luckily managed to grab the last daydream they had in stock !
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
Where did u get the daydream headset from?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alekhkhanna:
Google has pop up stores at multiple malls right now, I think only till today. There is one at DLF Mall of India, Noida if anybody is in Delhi NCR.

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Btw, what cases and screen gaurd do you guys suggest (available in Indian market) ?

I got the stuffcool tpu case alongside the phone just to make sure ? doesn't get dirty.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
seriously saying I don't know how this is happening I used these mails also give them a try

larry@google.com

sundar@google.com

edge-support@google.com

support-in@google.com

last two are actively replying

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
Can u send me any proof of that, you got a free VR headset. I mean can any google employee give you reciept or any kind of proof of that? Can u obtain any plz? Can anybody who got a free VR headset send me any proofs?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anushtup:
Anyone got 8.1? I have been mashing that check for update button:eek:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
Check button won't work until 2018. Reports are there claiming that it may start working as intended after 2018.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Well I am on same boat... But their are ways to get update...

1. Sideload ota using adb

2. Unlock.. Flash image... Relock

3. Register for beta program..(would reset ur phone) and get it

4. Unhealthy one is to clear data and cache from google services... Don't recommended or suggest...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
show this and claim the offer it's an ad post on Facebook from Google
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anushtup:
I don't think that would be true. My pixel xl already got the ota.

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I don't want to go through the process of unlocking and flashing. Too lazy maybe.:angel:

Will wait. Let's see when it arrives.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Same here... BC when FK had me wait a !month... Can surely wait a few days for a OTA
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Not sure why some of you aren't even receiving the OTA's? Atleast, i see no QUE logic here. I bought the pixel2 from FK on 7th and on 8th when i did the initial setup, it automatically downloaded the OTA. It was around 1.2GB.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anushtup:
True. For me it was Croma. But the Google guy there personally went to the warehouse to collect my device, before it arrived to the store. So he was helpful in that sense.

How are you enjoying the phone? I love it. I think the blue tint thing is blown way out of proportion! And been using it for more than a week now, no burn in of any sorts. My only complain was the battery life but clearing up Google play services cache and restarting does the trick. Hopefully they fixed it in 8.1.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
https://androidandme.com/2017/12/news/googles-check-for-update-button-will-start-working-in-2018/

Here is the link, u can read there.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anushtup:
Most probably that was the November patch. What is your android version?

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By that logic my pixel xl shouldn't have recieved the update when I checked for it. Maybe it effects only the 2 xls. But thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
8.1
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anushtup:
So the pixel 2 got it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Has anyone tried casting their screen to a TV? I tried today but the TV never showed up on cast menu whereas it showed on a OnePlus 3 within seconds.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
I suppose you meant using a Chromecast.. as that works for me... Don't know any other way ...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
I have no idea if chromecast and cast option on phone are different or same. I've never used it before. Recently got a smart TV so was playing around with it. Came across the cast option and it didn't work with pixel.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
I have sony android tv

Cast working fine
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Ok, I'll try again. I won't be using the TV anyway as it's for my parents and their phone is working fine with it. Lol.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
I have a Chromecast and its casting well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
That's strange. For me, battery life has been excellent through out (on 8.0, 8.1DP1/DP2 & 8.1).

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I did and it worked flawlessly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
The battery life has been the least talked feature of this phone. The battery life is really great. I have a live wallpaper set, location on and location history also on, all acccounts on automatic syncing, all notifications on and 4g also on, it still lasts me for almost 24 hours on full charge.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
I have sent this petition link to many tech sites and asked for their support lets see what happens.

https://www.change.org/p/google-inc...m_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alekhkhanna:
And in less than 24 hours, my Pixel 2 XL screen is REKT.

White flashes (upper left side of the screen) while it was charging and then developed a burn in.

Google support is clueless. Saying update to 8.1.0 and reset your device. :/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Unfortunate... Try 8.1 else RMA...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alekhkhanna:
Just did. Burn in still present. Heck, even the recovery fonts were cut off on the left side from where the burn in/white flash began. That whole area is black !
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
RMA... Goto the nearest service center... Or if you bought from reliance or croma.. Get it replaced.... With FK I am not sure...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
just go to the store and make a video of flashes it will come in handy in future for proofs if they want to investigate if not then try service centre but imo just ask for refund then they will settle for replacement

best of luck :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alekhkhanna:
Got it from a Pixel pop up zone. Contacted the sales guy. He contacted CC and had me talk to them. Since today they don't have technicians available (Sunday), they will call tomorrow morning to check.

Got it from a Pixel pop up zone. And the store from where it is billed says talk to Google. He can't do anything.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
you are in a tricky situation just wait till tomorrow and make sure you follow with Google in mean time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rishabh56:
Can anybody suggest a good tempered glass for pixel 2 ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
As far as i know we are in a place where we don't get replacements units right? Have to go to the service centre and get the same device fixed?

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There aren't any in Indian market, you might want to import them from outside

Even i use stuffcool one which alot of people are here and which is listed by Google and IMHO it is ****:rolleyes:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
If they try to fix it... Then we lose the water resistance.. I don't think they will want to fuxk that up....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
So that means since we have 2 years warranty, within that time span if the issue cannot be solved by software then we will get a replacement device right?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] virani_joush:
Just get RMA done. They will surely replace this one. If they acknowledge it. And man make sure to shoot a video of your problem. They will ask u to send it. Upload it to YouTube and send link to them.

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Nope. They try to fix it with software and then later they try to fix with hardware and if still couldn't fix within time limit then they can send you a refurbished or new unit.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Nope ! You get the refund or the replacement if you're within 14 days of the time frame from the purchase day. Every manufacture has different timeframe for issuing a DOA certificate. You can use that certificate to buy a new device from one of the authorised store if the centre itself doesn't process the replacement. Ater 14 days different manufacturers have different policies. Apple used to just replace the device (within 1 year from the activation date)till last year because in India they didn't have the proper repair setup but they now go for the repair via the Bangalore centre.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Interesting

Also

I got the free vr as well but had to put in efforts :p

I purchased the phone from croma and went to the Pacific mall subhash nagar new Delhi one where pop zone is and asked for a vr and showed them the bill of the device, there the guy said that i first need to have a coupon that i only get when i take the demo of the vr and after that if i purchase the device from them or offline retailer i can come back within 10 days for the vr

So next day i sent my sister to have a demo of the vr and asked her to specially ask for a coupon, there the guy said there is no such coupon or anything then i told my sister to tell them that she has read online about the offer such and such and after this the guy gave her the coupon with code lol so much **** is in India

After 2 days my sister again went with bill and box and coupon and after taking snaps of bar code from the device and stamping the bill finally got it lol

I wonder if the coupon wasn't dated either offline or online since i already purchased the device before I had the coupon the guys over there could have given me the vr on that same day when i went also i told them i will take the demo now and they can give me the coupon and i can redeem and to this they replied ' Google mei aisa nhi hota sir idhar system follow karna hota hai'

So i just trolled Google basically? :D

Cheers ?

Enjoy your device, it's the best one right now:)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Have a question.. in the stock recovery there is a option of apply update from adb and apply update from external storage...

Can I just download the ota on my phone and update without using adb and selecting external storage as an option instead ???
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Not sure but every tut selects the adb one
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Yup.. hence the question... Getting desperate like a smacky... And nowhere close to my PC to get it done...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
there is not much difference in update otherwise do one thing if beta enroll is still working then enroll the device and get your update it would work
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
Nope. I had tried that. It just says that the /sdcard is not mounted.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Yup... Was desperate... So tried as well... Tried to mount system as well and then do the same...but doesn't work either....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/ne...1785393?type=news&id=1785393&category=Mobiles

ab to ndtv wale bhi kah rahe hai bhai ko news do don't panic just wait sab latke huye h :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
Why are you not sideloading?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Got the OTA finally... Was about to use my hotel managers laptop....

8.1 baby
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
Cool. Enjoy...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
In developer options... There is this tab of background check.. any idea what is it ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sanshis:
Yes, one of my friend did the this, but pre-bookers are screwed.. so pixel zone started from 8th Nov till today.. and those who pre booked [/B] pixel 2 xl [/B] from pixel zone (8th nov to 14th nov) will get Headsets and day dream (plus 8k Hdfc CB on EMi)...

Post 14th nov there is no headset but they are giving 8001 flat discount and rest of the benefits are same... I also checked invoice of a offline user when i was speaking to them and it was 64999 (for pixel 2 xl) [better than FK]

The guy from pixel zone also told me it doesn't matter from where u buy (offline/online), after you take that demo and "Google Coupon"..

So value wise conclusion was -

pre bookers (really screwed) got (11999+8000CB=19999) and now people were getting (8001+daydream+8000CB=24000) and users 8th nov to 14th nov (most benefited) got (Daydream+headset+8000CB=27999)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhilchhabra:
From what I've heard, the earphones are nowhere near 11k worth so 16k plus daydream is the most value for money I feel.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Add salt to taste and move on mate....... All we can do is now move on... And hope Apple reintroduces touch id in their next year so I can finally buy it...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
this is the reply I received from Google when I asked them about price cut and different level of services provided to Indian buyers in comparison to buyers in other countries.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sanshis:
Yeah i should say price wise not value wise... Cash is alwayz better than any product.. agree i'll not pay 12k for these headsets..

You need to pit your frustration somewhere.. Can't help it, when u go to mall n pixel zone is in front of u..

Can't expect more..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alekhkhanna:
So no calls from Google (their mail said I will get a call b/w 9 - 11 am today). Their CC is perpetually busy. Gave up twice, waiting for > 10 mins each time.

Only thing I can do is mail.

Any recourse at Consumer court ? Should I opt for that route ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sanshis:
Useless.. they can set whatever price they want.. its ur decision you want to buy that product at that price.. google is just leaving unhappy customers behind..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alekhkhanna:
This is not about the price. A new P2XL developed screen burn in in less than 24 hours. Plus white flashes while charging via stock charger.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Received my Pixel 2!

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View attachment 4357596So received my pixel 2 over the weekend. Had a snag with a flipkart. The delivery guy refused to exchange because he thought there was a scratch on a screen. He suggested I visit the sort center and speak to his senior. I went there and showed them that there were no scratches on screen but residue from screen protector. They checked it again thoroughly and said I could exchange. Just a minor hassle but not complaining! Here are some samples for you guys.

Have put on the spigen neo hybrid case. Love the look on this. Just worried about dust being accumulated in the rear camera housing. Rest the case is fab.

Havent received the ota for 8.1 yet. Dont think there is anything I can do. Will wait for it.

Just one question my built is for October -anywhere I can check if its a good batch?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anushtup:
Btw I pre-booked, got the sennheiser earphones and daydream. could have gotten the cashback as well, but didn't have an hdfc card. :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sanshis:
Just strated playing with my pixel after my vaction, Why we have "OEM unlocking" grayed out in developer options? I mean In india it should be unloacked (FK did you screwed this as well?)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
O boy

I have read in articles some users that buy from Verizon have this

But the one who bought from Google should have this option available

And there was a person who bought from Google unlocked version and still got one with option grayed out and he mentioned that he contacted the CC they were too surprised and said that it should not be like that since he purchased directly from Google so he just RMAd

Well looks like FK screwed up
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Horoscope:
Got this case from Amazon for ₹499.. good quality case and good protection.. slightly on the heavier side..

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B078BRKQMY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sxrmafia:
I got the Ringke Bevel (Smoke Black) after your recommendations. It was delivered today and I couldn't be happier,that case looks great :)