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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oakley470:
Cuz they sent you one someone returned for blue tint
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ram4ufriends:
Hmm, I thought they would never send used or returned phones for any new orders or RMA...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitemare3219:
If it came in a sealed box with all the accessories, it should be brand new. If it came by itself, it's a refurb which they absolutely send for RMA's. They just haven't been in the last few weeks because they haven't had any refurbs available yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] arvonn:
Ugh, after about 10 days into my first replacement Pixel 2 XL... it has developed the black smear/ a large grey semi-circle on the display near the sim tray.

So close google.. so close..

It seems that when the display has been on for about 10 minutes. it must over heat or warm up or something.. but then it has a terrible grey spot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JaredC01:
So I finally received my second 2XL 128GB Panda today... The blue shift is almost as bad (slightly lighter blue color, and slightly less overall shift), but not quite as bad as my first one. Rev 10 on both phones. Debating whether to keep this one or return them both and get an iPhone X... As much as I like Android, I'm incredibly tired of the 3rd party flavors that are always way behind on updates, and nonexistent on updates after a year or two... Add that with locked bootloaders on almost every new Android device, and I'm basically up creek without getting the Pixel or an iPhone. :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fcng:
I've lucked out with the screen lottery and got a really good panel. Blue shift is there but minimal at best. No graininess or smear. Keep RMA till you get a panel that's to your liking.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JaredC01:
After playing with this one for the past few hours, the shift is nowhere near as noticeable since it's a lighter color and doesn't come on quite as quickly... Honestly, instead of playing the RMA game, I'll probably keep this one, and if I end up with burn-in issues down the road, try my luck with a warranty claim. I like Android too much to go to the dark side that is Apple...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xflowy:
would you guys be so kind and share your manufacturing date? just insert imei here:

http://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fcng:
xflowy,

Did you search my name in the IMEI thread? I posted there.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bradputt:
could it be the crappy screen protectors that caused this?

i know mine is due to the screen protector lifting off at one corner thus having a gap with the screen.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
I won't ever get one that is good. They are all blue to a degree

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Yup I ran into a Google rep last night at bestbuy and had a long conversation about it. He said Google was concerned with the screen burn in and that was fixed but the blue tint hasn't been brought to his attention. Told him I had multiple XL 2 and were awful. I could tell he didn't believe me so I showied him photos on my note I took of it. He was shocked. I told him Google said it was normal and he had no answers. Really poor qc imo and if this is normal I'd bet money the next pixel phone has zero blue tint or screen issues. Still falls back on Samsung not having time to do them because of the iPhone I think
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mlin:
Highly unlikely the next Pixel will have zero blue-tint if it uses an OLED display. However minor it may be, I've noticed blue shift in most every OLED screen I've looked at including most recently the iPhone X which uses a Samsung panel.

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Will the title of this thread be updated at some point? It was created awhile ago and with its current title wont always pertain to the "Latest batch of Pixel 2 XLs."
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] starche_old:
The only thing here - XL2 got panels from LG.

I desperately wanted to get XL2 (I'm sick with Sammy's TW) and was about to pull the trigger, but reading all this... I know that lottery is not my thing thus for sure I'll get bad panel. I guess I'll stay with my old S7 and will revisit this thread once in a while to check... I can't justify for myself to spend a grand on the phone which has worse panel than what I have right now...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jal3223:
People keep saying that all OLED panels have the blue tint, but come on now. The 2 XL is absolutely ridiculous with how soon the whole screen basically "blues" out. My Nexus 6p even has significantly less color shift and it was released 2 years ago.

I agree, there are very slight shifts of color on many of the new OLED panels at extreme angles, but even at a 5 degree tilt the 2 XL looses it's uniformity. I have had 3 devices now and all three had to be balanced juuuust perfect to be uniform. Don't take up for Google here. They screwed up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mlin:
Reread my post, you basically reiterated what I said... Never did I "take up for Google" or suggest that the 2 XL wasn't an extreme case.

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Worse panel, better everything else. I get where you're coming from but I also think when we purchase devices, we purchase a whole package, not just a component of that package. I don't buy cars just for their seats or engines but rather for the whole driver experience, reliability, safety, etc.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] starche_old:
Guys, quick question here.

Right now I've got Samsung s7. I love it's fantastic screen, but I'm sick with TW (good Nexus 5 days with MultiROM and fantastic ROM devs are still fresh in my mind). Despite devs' hard work, AOSP is nowhere close to be stable enough and battery friendly ("thank you" Samsung for closed sources). My plan was to get XL2, but looks it's not gonna happen, at least - not for now. I'll wait for Google/LG to figure out proper QC process.

Basically, my options are:

- to get original XL - for now and see what will happen

- to keep my current s7 and hope for AOSP to show up soon (Lineage OS team got dev's mobo with sources recently).

The most important priorities for me (while I'm too old for the games on the phone) are:

1. great screen

2. great AOSP support

My question is those who has/had original XL and especially - for those who has/had recent Sammy devices (like s7). Which screen of all 3 phones is better and for how much?

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I agree regarding the package - we are indeed buying the whole thing rather than whole bunch of parts. But for me personally the screen is the main (OK, one of the main) things on the phone. It take 80% of the front panel and that where I'm looking when the phone is in my hands. It's like you're buying fantastic car, but the engine there is 1.0L. Kinda sucks I would say lol.. BTW, exactly because of the screen I bought s7 (knowing I'm getting in trouble with TW, but I didn't realize how BAD it can be), but not OP 3/3T (as well as OP5 which got exactly the same cr@ppy panel), which fantastic in all other aspects.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] whyme45125:
As long as you get a non defective device the screen is great, but not perfect. My pixel 2 XL next to my S7 edge the screen is on par to slightly better than the s7 edge, then everything else on this phone just blows the sammy away!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] starche_old:
Oh, so the screen (if not defective) is not that bad? that's good news. How about the brightness in comparison with s7e? I saw numbers in reviews, but how that in real life? What concerns me is a lack of overdrive that pixel does not have and my s7 has one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] whyme45125:
The pixel 2 xl is not only brighter by quite a bit the whites are whiter than the s7 edge as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] starche_old:
Awesome, thank you. Looks I need to play a lottery lol

BTW, does some1 know if Google's warranty is transferable to non-original buyer? Why I'm asking - if I buy and won't like it due to lack of QC, I will sell it. I wonder if buyer will be able to claim the warranty to Google.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] danlat1415:
The warranty is on the phone, not the purchaser - so yes, it will transfer regardless of who has the phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ram4ufriends:
But how do they submit the RMA?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
This is from Google..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] starche_old:
But that's regarding the preferred care, not the standard warranty.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] danlat1415:
The quote you've used is relevant to USA - but other countries may be different.

Also - the 'transferring' appears to just relate to the 'Personal Care' optional extra (like insurance cover).

The manufacturer will still be liable for basic warranty dependent on the country it's in.

In the UK - phone manufacturers have a 2 years warrant on the phone.

Just like buying a car or other appliance - the manufacturer warranty is on the item, not the person who bought it. The 'Personal Care' option from Google will cover the owner, not the item - but this can be transferred if requested.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] starche_old:
thank you guys. That give me piece of mind.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Sorry I misread.

Yes, I understand how a warranty works. I misread the OP. But yes you are correct.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Voicebox:
People mean well on the internet, but the fine print is key. Warranties do not automatically follow the item. Except where some government has a law requiring that for some type or product. Edit: Also, manufacturers can obviously include transferability of the warranty on their own.

From the second paragraph of the warranty:

https://support.google.com/store/troubleshooter/3070579?hl=en&ref_topic=3244667#ts=7168940,7544605

Any person buying from someone else did not purchase from Google or its authorized resellers. So although it isn't written very clearly, it is not transferable.

Looks like my awesome photo of the warranty page won't show up. But the online version linked to says the same thing as the booklet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jimv1983:
My manufacter date is also 10/12. My blue shift isn't that bad and the angle that it takes to see it is greater than what I use the phone at 90% of the time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitemare3219:
The S7 is laggy junk. Get rid of it. The 2 XL is a great phone, and the screen doesn't ruin the experience, but it's not phenomenal either. I'd suggest buying a used 2 XL and saving a few hundred $$$ as a result. I haggled one locally for $650.

The original XL is still great too, but if you want a big display, it won't please you. The camera & features of the 2 XL are nicer as well vs the OG, namely, the stereo front speakers and the much better haptic vibration motor.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] andystevens:
Hello,

I'm running a custom rom "supermanrom" but I wanne go back to the factory stock and be fully unrooted. Is this still possible? Only issue: my usb connector is broken.

Thnx in advance
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrdoug:
Just got my pixel 2 today. Not 100% impressed. So much I did with the Moto that I cant on the pixel. Like I cannot figure out how to turn off the screen with the fingerprint scanner. Is this not an option? Anyone figure out how to do this? Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] richyb86:
No it's not an option. Your pixel will take damm better pictures than your Moto though!
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] kiz84:
It's not a feature unfortunately. But I did see that you can turn on a feature to swipe away notifications by swiping down on the fingerprint scanner.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrdoug:
Yeah, I didn't think so. Thanks for the confirmation. Also no double tap for the screen off (can set an on gesture, but it interferes with the fingerprint then) unless you use Nova launcher or such to fake it.

After playing with it for a few hours, it's going back. It doesn't play nice with Nova launcher shortcuts. The fingerprint button feature sucks... I really hate using the power button. The Google launchers at a glance feature is somewhere between gimped and flat out busted. (AND you can't even remove it).

I guess I just miss all of the features I got with the g5+. I can't mimic what I had with any complete success. The camera is subpar, yeah. But I'll find something closer to my taste eventually. I might wait for the LG g7, which will at least have double tap for the screen. Also likely an OLED display. I do my own stock Nova thing to any photos i get anyway.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] krelvinaz:
I didn't even really look at the Pixel launcher. Went straight to Nova Launcher as I have for every phone for a couple years. There is little that you can't do with it, including Google Now (which I didn't particularly like). That plus an app drawer manager which gives me a lot more folder management than plain Oreo does (Jina App Drawers).

This for me has been one of the best phones I've ever touched. Fast, smooth good display, easy to use and comfortable.

BTW, I don't use tap for turning the screen on, I looked at it, but have never used it before.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
Yeah, the lack of customize-able features on the Pixel is what makes me hesitant to upgrade from my Honor 8. It's the first phone I've been able to use without rooting due to all the stock customization that is built in. I'm not sure these mostly under the hood android updates and slightly better camera are enough to overcome the daily disappointment of bone stock android.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] jayochs:
I didn't like not being able to knock off for screen off either, so I downloaded an app called custom navbar buttons. with this app, i'm able to swap the back button to the right (where it should be, damnit!) and then put a small power button on the right next to it that can shut the screen off anywhere. love it.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] racerraj:
Fingerprint Swipes lets you set swipe actions including lockscreen. I can't post the link, but it is in the Play Store by that name.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] T-zere:
Hi I need to root and flash custom recovery to chinese Note 2 (modem number N7108).

Is there someone who successefuly flashed some rom with gapps on this model or who knows where to find custome recovery for it ?.

I already found MIUI Rom for this model but could not find anything else on English speaking sites :D :D.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] hemp_invader:
Hello,

I have a 950FD made in Vietnam, CSC region ARO (Argentina Unbranded).

I would like to know if the latest firmware from PHN region contains a multi-CSC file. If I update via Odin using HOME_CSC, will I keep my current CSC region ARO?

I have secure startup enabled, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Christophaha:
Hi all

I've had my Xperia Z3 for about 2 years now (currently running Marshmallow), and over the past say 6-12 months the battery life has been ordinary (may or may not coincide with any software update, not that i recall).

More recently, i've had the phone do some funny things but it more or less has become unusable now since the last incident which was:

Battery dropped over a day down to 50% (which was about normal given the usage of it). The battery level then stayed at 50% for length of time, and then started flashing between 50% to 100%, then it died.

performed the reset and plugged it in again, the battery level was at 0%, dark red light flashing etc., charge reported from 1% to 29% to 100% rather quickly, eventually i could turn it back on but it went from 100% to 0% "shutting down" quickly.

so now it will charge and stay on at 100% for a period of time, but will either a) stay at 100% for hours then turn off, or b) slowly discharge to say 96% then suddenly die.

either way, when it is plugged in it will say 0% battery and slowly show charging to say 20-odd% then be at 100% charge (and the cycle repeats.)

If while it's at 100% i reset the phone it will restart at 0% and power off.

(at the moment I've removed the sim and am using a backup phone at the moment so the only usage it gets are some wifi access and podcast / music listening connected to bluetooth headphones)

oh, while i remember - when the phone has done this abrupt shutdown, upon recharge the bluetooth is always switched off, which is strange but makes me wonder if this is more sinister than simply battery issues.

The phone is out of warranty but there's a local phone repairs shop that have quoted me a reasonable enough price to replace the battery, so my question is: what are the chances that this is purely a battery problem and would it be a sound investment to spend $$ replace the battery or am i wasting my time and money and the phone has a nasty chip or motherboard issue and really is just halfdead?

Aside from these recent battery problems, I am fairly happy with this phone and don't want to pay $1k for a brand new phone just yet if i can avoid by spending under $100 for a new battery and giving it a life extension.

Any feedback welcome

Cheers

***EDIT***

Sorry, amateur mistake, this should have gone into the Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting section :eek:

can this thread be moved - please accept my apologies
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lustiness:
I had that problem few times on different phones, battery dies.. You should replace it.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thelegacy2010:
Replace the battery and you're good to go. If you've opened the back cover of your Z3 then maybe you should try considering to replace your battery by yourself. You could easily get one from aliexpress.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mpetruzz:
So I have an s8 right now and while its a good phone I'm just not feeling it. I'm intrigued by the PH-1 but to be honest some of the reviews have me scared. I have Verizon and have read about the signal issues.

I guess my question is, have the latest updates fixed some of these issues and at this point how does it compare to the s8??
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] lyall29:
S8 pros

1.) Display is better(except for the curved edges)

2.) Better camera

3.) Water resistant

4.) Headphone jack

5.) Expandable storage

6.) WiFi and VOLTE on Verizon

7.) More cases and other accessories

Essential pros

1.) Display to body ratio is great, overall size is very nice

2.) Stock Android

3.) Very nice build quality

4.) Possibility of root and ROMs in the near future

5.) Should get updates quicker

6.) Something different

Edit...You could always get it from Amazon, and if you don't like it, you can return it within 30 days.

Also, I'm on AT&T and the signal strength is about the same as any other phone I've had recently.

As far as overall performance of the Essential phone, I would say it's just as good and smooth as the s8. It's not a smooth as the Pixel though. Unless you really need the best camera, you should be happy with the Essential.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bugsy:
I switched from the S8 on ATT. Overall I really like the Essential. It's been pretty trouble free for me. I like the S8, but hate touchwiz and the bloat so the Essential is very refreshing from that standpoint. I'm also seeing better battery life with the Essential and I no longer have inadvertent screen taps due to the curved screen on the S8.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mpetruzz:
The possibility of root definitely is a plus!! I came from a pixel and that's was a nice option. From what I understand it should be pretty soon.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bill3508:
I think Amazon stopped taking returns on cell phones. Or changed the 30 day thing. Not sure.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bL1X:
I'd get the Pixel 2 XL if I could do it over again. Essential is just too shady as a company and not consistent. I feel like I've been taken for $700.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] QD2DC:
I have the essential on Verizon and it's working great. VoLTE works no problem and signal has been a non issue for me. My wife had the s8+ but she loved my phone so much I had to get her one too lol. We weren't huge fans of the Samsung ui so having stock Android was a huge plus. The camera is just ok. Nothing special, certainly not as good as Samsung but neither of us use the camera like that to care. The feel and build is amazing too. And at $499 it's hard to beat for similar internal specs and 128gb.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] CaptainElwood:
To add to the cons listed by lyall29, the phone is heavy. Some might see this as a testament to the build quality but it just makes it harder to handle one handed. That said, I've gone from the pixel, to LG G6, back to pixel, to s8, then to note 8... I'd still choose the ph-1. That's mostly due to the curved screen of the galaxies, if this phone gets a really nice glass screen protector it will be nearly perfect for me....I really just want an LG g2/nexus 5 with updated specs.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] lyall29:
Are you sure that VoLTE is actually working? I've only seen reports that it doesn't work on Verizon. I'm on AT&T and I have the setting switched on, but AT&T won't allow unlocked phones to use VoLTE. If your's is working, could you share how you got it to work? Thanks

Edit...AT&T actually has a webpage specifically for supporting the Essential phone. I'm going to call them and see if they can get HD Voice working for me. https://www.att.com/plans/essential-phone.html
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bugsy:
I have VoLTE working on AT&T at the moment, but I had to configure my S8 IMEI and then move the sim over. Will be interesting to see what they tell you and certainly easier to just have it configured on the essential IMEI.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mpetruzz:
This is kind of a dumb question but how's the weight of the phone. Many reviews have said that its pretty heavy and almost make it hard to use with one hand.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] spotmark:
It's not that heavy. It definitely has a more substantial feel than other phones, which to me, says quality. It certainly can be used one handed.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mpetruzz:
Yeah I think I'll pull the trigger on one. Amazon has a 30 day return window so I'm covered if I don't like it.

I'm hoping I do cause this s8 has so many ****ing quirks!!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mpetruzz:
I actually just ordered the white one on amazon as I had some credit I forgot about so my total was 450!!

Orders the clear tpu case from viva madrid as well for just a bit of protection.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] lyall29:
Mine is definitely not working even though the setting is turned on. I can tell when I call my wife, the sound is not as clear as it was with my Note 8. I had VoLTE active on my Note 8, removed the Sim from the Note and stuck it in the Essential phone, and VoLTE doesn't work (the setting is on). I did call At&t and the "Advanced Tech Rep." told me that the Enhanced 4g services will not work on any phone that is not sold by At&t. If you want to be sure that you are getting VoLTE, try installing and activating At&t Call Protect. This app requires Enhanced 4g services.