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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vd1900:
Has anyone got the Google back cover ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
I got 3 of them. Really amazing in hand feel.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Did Flipkart refund you the excess they charged for fabric case?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
Why did you get 3?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
I got just 1 from them. Got refund of 300rs easily on the one I got.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Because I'm a maniac. I'd ordered the midnight and slate from USA thinking it won't be released in India.

Then when it launched on Flipkart I got the black because I'll get the USA one in end December when my sis comes from USA.

In any case I love the case. The in hand feel is better than Apple leather cases which were my favourites till now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
Does it look like it will last a year or will it start breaking down soon?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
I really can't say positively right now. The black one does seem quite sturdily woven though, and it shouldn't get all that dirty. With the lighter ones I really cant say for sure right now, especially because I'm from Mumbai where it's summer all year round.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Jacking up the mrp is not something Flipkart isn't familiar with lol. Btw in several reviews i read the buttons of google cases are the best they've ever used, how true is it? Also some said case is kind of slippery. Is it also true?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Less said about Flipkart the better.

I don't have my phone yet so can't comment on the buttons. The case doesn't seems slippery at all however.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Ok. i might go to the pixel zone in noida tomorrow. I'll see if i can get a hands on the case there.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
I really want to go to a Pixel zone. I cant find one in Mumbai.. There has to be... Annoying that there isnt any place to find out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Ya i know there isn't any information anywhere about it. I saw the location on an advertisement on facebook. There must definitely be a pixel zone in mumbai.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Okay so i have a 40 mbps wifi plan and on speedtest i can max get is 15 16 mbps, confirmed on iPhone 8plus 6 plus nexus 6p all getting 38+

Pixel 2 xl just bought yesterday

What is happening?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Its saving the speed so other devices can use it... It cares for everyone
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Would have loved if it was not so caring :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Hey is your phone still avbl?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anushtup:
You were right. Checked with Croma yesterday. Now they have added 10 more days to this process. The date given now has shifted from 25th Nov to 5th of Dec! This is slowly turning into a conspiracy theory as neither Croma nor Google is doing anything to resolve this, plus have no answers for customers except random dates. Can I ever join #teampixel?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
I'm hoping there are no further "hiccups" for Black & White. And that Google / Flipkart sticks to the 1st Dec deadline. I have been promised that the phone would be delivered from Flipkart site on 29th November.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
Google just extended return time for buyers in US to 1 month and here in India users are not able to get their preorder on time. This makes me think what Google really think of Indian user base because 73000 is a significant amount to spent on device having issues and Google is just ignoring.

here is the link and screenshot https://support.google.com/store/answer/2411741?hl=en-CA&vid=0-1416092029564-1511673181671
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Just confirmed from the pixel zone in noida that free daydream is only aviailable if you buy offline, its not applicable if you've bought from Flipkart. Its applicable if you've bought it from pixel pop up zones, croma or any other official offline store. Its such bull**** from google.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
I can confirm this
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Quite ironic for an online giant to give offline exclusive offers.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Hey Guys how's the size compared to a n6p? I owned a 6p and then pixel not xl .. loved the pixel of size. But purely looking at battery stats tempted to go for pxl2. But I usually take my phone's for run and 6p was a pain. Assuming 2XL will also have same footprint?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anmolbedi:
That's true... I got one on Friday...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
yes that's the condition
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nitin.chobhe:
Is it necessary to that the user has got it from Pixel zone? I got it from Reliance Digital (and there was no Pixel zone), will I still get that? ;)

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Lakshay Sethi:
Ordered one from Flipkart for my pixel 2. The price has come down to 2699 now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
No it just has to be from an offline store. You should be eligible for the offer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nitin.chobhe:
That'll be really great, will have to check.

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
You'll have to visit the pixel pop up zone with your receipt.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nitin.chobhe:
Oh ok, can I get list of pop up zones in my city (Pune)?

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
I don't think they are available that easily because in Delhi they are at 2 places organizing pixel activity zone
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Ya there is no information on where they are organising pixel zones. I got to know about the noida one through a Facebook advertisement. Next time you scroll through your Facebook feed, keep an eye on google pixel ads.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Hmm... So my habit compelled me to call FK... They say that device shud be shipped by 28th Nov...

As a plan B though ... Can we do something like file a cheating case against FK or something similar ... I want them to feel the pain in case they mess up again...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Sadly in india there is no point. The case will keep on going for years and with the lawyers Flipkart have, you'll be just wasting your time and resources
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Consumer rights are BS here:angel:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
yes that may be the case but we can make online petition for our misery that we are facing so maybe next we can get same services as they provide in US and UK
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nihar.G:
Amanora Town Center and Phoenix Market City, Viman Nagar.

Pretty sure those are the only two.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
We are never going to get the same service as us or UK in india. The consumer laws are crap and going against a company as big as Flipkart, the chances are pretty dim. The people abroad are more aware of their rights and government helps them if they entangle themselves with a harrassment case with a company and in india its exactly the opposite. Nobody cares about the consumer here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
what we can do is initiate at least... online petition are the best option as they can be forwarded to Google directly addressing the issues we are facing from retailers and customer support they provide in India is below par. So may be in the end we gain nothing at least we can hope that next year we will have better service.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Well yes. I do agree with you. Doing something is still better than doing nothing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
yes, I have been in contact with Google grievance support they have taken my personal info let see what they have to say... I have also stated this issue in pixel 2 xl forums also let's hope for the best
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Almost same except XL2 is bit thicker

Dimensions

6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches (157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm)

6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 inches (159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
Think about it. Flipkart / Google is giving the Sennheiser worth ₹12k

In contrast, offline stores aren't giving anything. Daydream tho dena banta hi hai.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Nah man you get earphones from there too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Just visited Croma today. They offered 10 k as exchange for my of pixel not xl.. I can't even :laugh:

Loved the 2XL. Feels light-weight. The Google guy there said the 8k cashback is only avbl till this month end where as fkart website says it's still Dec end. Can anyone confirm.

Also he said the headphone offer is only thru pop stores and not thru offline retailers. Is this true?

My current of pixel is fetching 18k as exchange on fkart plus 8k cashback. If I look at it this way then I would have a decent amount for my pixel. Totalling about 26k. But then I won't get any headlines or daydream vr.

I can probably go for smaller pxl2 purely cause my budget allows that. But it's a hardly 1k diff per month for xl2. Thoroughly confused. Loved the xl2 design but pxl2 is very handy yet very bad design. Any take?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
Go with what your heart says...

You'll most likely be less disappointed later.!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Lakshay Sethi:
Was in the same situation as you are in now. Choose to go with the smaller pixel 2 and I'm not disappointed.

The bezels are made a huge deal, but when you start using it they hardly look bad.

The convenience of using it one handed is good. And you're not missing on much, the screen on pixel 2 is great.

Go with what you feel is right for you, if it's the smaller pixel, be rest assured the design isn't as bad as it's made to look on the forums.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Is any one having battery calibration issues? It happens a lot of time, i take off my charger at 90% but battery drops off to 80 or 75 within a couple of minutes. I have tried recalibrating the battery by discharging it completely and all but to no avail.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] harish2887:
How do you contact the Google's grievance support ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Go to settings and scroll down to the bottom. You'll see support and tips, click that and contact option is available there.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] harish2887:
Ohh from the phone. :) I am waiting for mine still, ordered Panda from FK still waiting
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Here is the support number if you still want to contact them 1800 419 0655
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Horoscope:
never had this issue.... pls contact Google for a replacement or try a factory reset

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so I have bought mine from a Store in Bangalore does it mean i can get Daydream headset?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
I'm in Delhi and bought from croma

When I went to pixel activity zone to claim VR they said i need to have voucher that is given by them after taking the demo of the vr and this is essential prior to buying the device only then i can get it for free

Such BS
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
the half baked info google is providing for this offer is a shame. They should have advertised it properly so that we could have made up a proper decision.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
Any updates on Black & White Pixel 2 XL from Flipkart? Are they going to start deliveries from tomorrow? Or from the day after tomorrow? Is it confirmed? Or any hints about a further delay?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Had FK escalation team call me up in the morning... They confirmed again that the device would ship 28th... So take that with a green chutney
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vivektyagi20:
If anyone had used the 6p, they would know that it came bundled with a Huawei hard case. I am looking for such a case for Pixel 2 XL. Guess, will have to settle with Spigen's below:

https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Googl...=1511779791&sr=8-5&keywords=spigen+pixel+2+xl

Or MNML's:

https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel...id=1511779801&sr=8-3&keywords=mnml+pixel+2+xl

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In comparison to 6p (and if it was a pain to you), the 2XL is barely smaller but the screen seems taller as it is 18:9. My brother has a Pixel and the first thing he said after putting the 2XL in his palm was "too tall". It is for you to decide. You can go to the Croma / Reliance Digital Store and have a hands on for better judgement.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
Just spoke to the escalations team. They confirmed that my order would be shipped only by 29th Nov, as already informed to me via email.

Looks like it probably might be because I ordered on 31st Oct and perhaps you ordered earlier? Did you order on 26th or something?

That's the only difference I can see!

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On a totally different topic,,,,

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/bu...g-him-to-the-tune-of-rs-10-crore-2447899.html
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] harish2887:
Same for me, i ordered on 31st Oct and FK is saying mine will be shipped on 29th.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
The Flipkart bashing is silly. They arent holding on to the units for a laugh. They arent responsible for importing it either. They dont have it. They cant ship it. Even offline stores took pre orders for the panda and are not getting it.

Either Google is going overboard with creating an artificial scarcity, or they have some production issues with the Panda.

Amazon's customer service has been better... from the beginning. They have always been great.. And I prefer that over Flipkart... but Flipkart, at least in my opinion, is really good too.

It raised the bar for e commerce sites in India. We had **** like Indiaplaza and Indiatimes shopping/ reddiff shopping/ greendust / shopclues / homeshop 18 . Infibeam was fine.. the others were awful. Letsbuy was fine too which Flipkart acquired.

Cut them some slack. It is beyond their control. They need to get better customer service reps though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
:laugh: Another case of Google's AI kicking in.

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No issues whatsoever. Battery drops gradually, one point at a time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Ok. I'll try to recalibrate the battery again. Don't wanna reset the phone. :silly:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Guys sorry can't seem to find much info but any good cases for the smaller pxl2??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Lakshay Sethi:
FK has the official fabric case for pixel 2.

Amazon has the spigen cases. Yet to test the fabric case, it'll be arriving tomorrow.

The spigen rugged armor looks good, and it's protective too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Yeah. Amazon also has amazon pay cashback but do check case.prices on spigen.in too

Thinking of getting the neo hybrid. That looks.cool too

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Yeah. Amazon also has amazon pay cashback but do check case.prices on spigen.in too

Thinking of getting the neo hybrid. That looks.cool too
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sultan of Speed:
I beg to differ.

They shouldn't be taking orders without confirmation from Google. A little research goes a long way for this. So, basically, if you looked at US Google store, it always said Panda delivery was "Ships in 3 to 4 weeks", while just black was immediate.

Similarly, Reliance, someone wrote here, that the folks at reliance were warning folks that panda might take longer to ship and the date is also not known.

This is exactly what was required.

Flipkart could've done some research prior to taking orders. If Google is able to tell for US that it ships 3 to 4 weeks later, why can't Flipkart get some background information before proceeding ahead with pre-orders? Certainly the US backlog (and UK and globally) is an indication....right?

Some effort on their side goes a long way in customer retention. They signed the deal with Google, so paisa mil raha hai karke why ignore everything subsequently?

Just my 2 cents....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] numerouknow:
Besides Spigen you may also check Ringke. I've used Ringke Fusion Clear & Spigen Rugged Armor. Both excellent quality.

The only gripe with Clear cases is they turn brown/dirty pretty quickly.

I'm planning on getting a smoke black version of Ringke Fusion. It'll be perfect to show off my just black P2XL without compromising protection.

Ringke also has a Bevel case. https://www.ringkestore.com/products/google-pixel-2-xl-ringke-bevel?variant=3054593081371

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Last I compared, rates on Amazon were better than those on Spigen's official site. Plus the cash back offer if you pay with Amazon Balance.

Neo Hybrid is an excellent case.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
I went to Croma and Reliance Digital on the 26th or 27th of Oct and was told I could pre book either color and I would get it on the 15th.

I would be very surprised if any site wold be taking pre booking orders without having some assurance about stock being available.

And when they probably found out that the phones might be delayed, they started showing the Panda as being out of stock.

And the Panda shipments have been delayed in the US as well.. Maybe not by 2 weeks, but it has certainly been delayed for a lot of people. There were people who pre ordered on the 4th, just after the launch and were given a shipping date in December.

Google works in weird ways.

The one thing Flipkart can do, but I'm not sure they will, is not take the entire payment up front but take a booking about instead with the rest being payable a day before shipment...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rohit25:
Here is my thought :-

What FK lacks and can do:-

1. Instead of taking the entire amt. Take only 1k as booking amt and block the rest like in US of trump

2. Make sure these big launches are handled with care and by their own brand

3. Be more accommodating and upfront with the users that yes we f'ed up... And here's the thing for now

4. Get no questions asked return incase of delay

What google needs to do:-

1. Hire a ****ing manager from Samsung or HTC to handle distribution

2. Get serious about this business and not be childish... The territory they are encroaching is filthy and ruthless ... Messing up means sheet

3. Don't have India in 1st wave... Cuz u can't handle US of trump... Let alone 4 different 1st wave countries
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Amolecule:
Suggesting something to fkart is a futile exercise esp in big launches. They probably act as per googles terms and conditions. i am sure there is a clause built in to take the inventory first with no credit. if they have done that there is no way Fkart will allow you to prebook on such a measly amount. They would never put their own money for something like this.

Also no qs asked returns is a no go in India. For every 100 genuine there will be 25 to.30 idiots who will abuse this policy.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] goti(0):
https://www.google.co.in/contact/grievance-officer.html

check here
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Flipkart really dropped the ball on this one. I got my Panda 64 yesterday from my local guy and got calls from both Croma and Reliance Digital asking if I wanted to pick one up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Can you please share the build date? And how much is blue shift. Is it considerably less?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
First box I opened had horrible red grain.

Local guy is a friend so he immediately opened another box where the grain was much lesser. Took that one. Blue shift on both almost the same as the demo unit from October. Mid November build.

Let's accept the fact that these are some of the worst screens ever made and yet one of the best phones ever made. And I'm a display nerd who's coming from a Note 8.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
BTW for those who were asking, the buttons on the fabric case are fantastic and in hand feel is really nice. Complements the phones design.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Well yes there is no excuse for the screen. Its bad. No doubt and the phone is absolutely the best. My cousin has samsung s8+ 6gig variant and it slays samsung in terms of performance and camera. Only upper hand samsung has is that damn screen of theirs.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Exactly. And as I said getting a phone means compromising somewhere. You just get one that works best for you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Yes. No phone is perfect. Although a hardware issue like this should not have been on premium flagship phone but it's still something i can live with. And in a way willing to overlook for stock android experience. Everything else about the phone makes up for it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Neither should - crappy laggy software, lack of updates, bad cameras, poor sound, etc etc. But so many "flagship" phones have that.

Yes I'd have loved a better screen. But this month long wait gave me some perspective.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
Personally i cant handle samsung TouchWiz otherwise i would have went for note 8 which was cheaper than it. The only phone which comes close is OnePlus but lately they have drifting away from stock android. In a few years they'll be another samsung or xiaomi in terms of phone releases, updates and skin.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Im in the minority but I've come to despise OnePlus. Instead of spending resources to improve their software, testing their hardware before launch (upside down jelly screens. really?), providing better support, they keeps launching "much improved" phones every 6 months and screwing their buyers. Forget Samsung, they are going to be the new Sony in a few years :/

Btw the Note 8 touchwiz is quite spectacular actually, coming from the s8+. I just have a problem with Samsungs aesthetic. I prefer Googles version of Android skin.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nikhil.agrawal:
I echo your sentiment on OnePlus and as far as TouchWiz its always a personal preference. I'm not saying its bad at all, i just don't like it.