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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] manalicream:
I had a perfect device but decided to rma it because it wasn't charging to 100%.

I am less happy with the replacement. The screen has dull points on some of the edges, is displaying burn in after a day and the top part of the screen on the edge seems to pixelate when scrolling. I'm not sure if the screen shot attached will demonstrate this.

I think I'm going to have to get this replaced too. Very frustrating.

How have people who have had display issues been able to claim a replacement on warranty?

Edit - screen shot only shows the issue when I drag the image, so Yeh impossible to demonstrate.

Edit 2 - the pixelation seems to occur in the dull area of the top of the screen. It happens when scrolling either displaying black or green pixelation. Not good.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Electroluxray:
rev_10 here. Agreed with a previous post, charging seems to take forever when it nears 100%. The estimated time to a full charge is always wrong. Takes twice as long as the estimate near 100%.

I've had this phone one week and I noticed a little squiggly scratch in the top middle of the screen. I baby and pamper my phones so this was a shock. I've never used a screen protector but now I'm considering it.

In low light the color range is awful. I'm currently looking into apps that might boost the range. The Twilight app has helped warm up the blues and it can boost mid tones if set correctly. See screens. These are just samples. I tweak the levels depending on content and how dark it needs to be.

For night video

Daytime
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] manalicream:
Managed to get some photos of the device. See the pink and green lines at the top of screen. Then the grey shadows and burn in. Totally unacceptable.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eagle06:
so should i postpone buying? Or there are some units without these issues?

Or go for smaller Pixel 2 :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GuiCunha:
Im in the same side of you. I have an oportunity to buy one in USA, but i didnt. Im waiting for next releases that will be fix this issues.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] crazykas:
Haha my order got cancelled..Seller suddenly changed his heart and refund me my money for no reason..Well now im thinking of buying one plus 5t or wait for next pixel
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
From my experience of 5 2XL's I have to say go for the smaller Pixel 2. I just ordered a 2nd one last night, the screen is smaller but much clearer and easy to read. I had zero screen issues with the one I sold and should have kept it. If you can deal with the size difference it will save a lot of aggravation.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TokyoGuy:
That is absolutely horrible. I remember having a similar problem with my Galaxy S8+ when it launched. There was a permanent line that went through most of the bottom of the display and was noticeable on light colored images if you looked.

For these kinds of prices the QC is horrid, and LG is perhaps the most egregious offender.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gm007:
Yes the smaller pixel 2 is much better in everything,i got both,the screen and speaker is way better than pixel 2 xl.

But the only reason i have kept the XL is the battery and screen size.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I totally agree. I had the regular XL but like the camera better on the 2. Either way it's quite a change from the Note 8 I'm currently on. I have to get rid of this before it goes flying out of my hands. I love the display but it's a bit too cumbersome for me. The 2XL has great form but LG messed them up bad.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Electroluxray:
Agreed, the Pixel 2 is better except for screen to ratio (those top/bottom bezels) and smaller screen. And the color options are not as cool looking as the Panda XL 2, just my opinion.

I'm keeping my XL 2, but if something goes wrong, I'd get the regular Pixel 2. Or further down the list some alternative like the V30, or 5T, or rumored Nokia 9, who knows... But after using the excellent Pixel XL 2 camera it would be sad to downgrade.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tiny1055:
I used the OnePlus 5T for 2 weeks and can say the screen is amazing even at 1080P, so I would not say it is lower quality at all. It was actually a joy to use but there were a few issues that I couldn't get over such as not being on Verizon and the camera not being as good as the Pixel. The Pixel 2 XL would have been a home run with that screen but I guess they would lose VR capability which they are really pushing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitemare3219:
I tried a OnePlus 5 and thought the screen was subpar because of it being 1080p. It was noticeably less sharp than 1440p AMOLED phones due to pentile pixel arrangement. Returned it for that reason.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tiny1055:
Totally different experience here. Was using it side by side with my original Pixel XL for the 2 weeks and I can honestly say the OnePlus 5T's screen was easily better even though the Pixel XL has the higher resolution. Obviously you have better than my 20/20 vision since I absolutely noticed no difference in sharpness. Weirdly, some of the pictures I looked at were sharper on the 5T when zoomed in, not really sure why that was. Specifically ones that had trees and leaves way in the background. The 5T definitely has more dynamic range and I preferred the white balance on it. I was actually kind of sad when I returned it but I'm now enjoying a Pixel 2 XL that has a tolerable screen. One thing I miss is how great the 5T felt in the hand, the Pixel 2 XL feels like a brick compared to it and I think it's because the sides don't taper off and it has slightly bigger dimensions. Btw, how long did you actually test a 5T for?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] deeemaa:
Just wanted to chime in about screen differences. I originally ordered a JB Pixel 2 XL 64gb and build date was Nov 13th. I compared it to my friends JB Pixel 2 XL 64gb and both build dates were only off by a day or two. Both were almost identical in screen and had noticeable blue tint off axis. Mines also had burn in on a 2 week old phone. It's getting returned to Google ASAP.

Fast forward to yesterday when my Panda 64gb came in. Build date Dec 7th HW Rev 10 also but the screen is noticable better. The Panda screen quality compared to the JB model definitely has less blue tint on it. Side by side I noticed it right away. The Panda is a for sure keeper.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] steadly2004:
Mine is also rev 10. I think it's a screen lottery. Mine has pretty bad blue tint with minor angles.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xflowy:
manufacturing date?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] steadly2004:
I don't see where the manufacturer date. I googled and one thread says it's related to the SN. But I don't get it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xflowy:
https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/check-phones-build-date-imei-t3694175
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] steadly2004:
Oct 11th
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
ive had 2 now (first one i sent in for no reason so i could get a unlocked one in return, shame on me) and both screens have been great for me lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Voicebox:
Some people win actual lotteries more than once as well. Guess your luck is in screens. Unless you've also won the real lottery.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
lol i wish..

u have an extremely better chance getting a good screen tho than winning the lottery unfortunately lol

but hey, me sayin my screens have been solid is a lot coming from an s8+ infinity display

hope u get a good one sooner rather than later, we all pay enough for these phones after all
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Electroluxray:
Manufacture date of November 16.

The screen is acceptable. But I have a problem with the audio on all of my video recordings. Not the widely reported problem, it's even worse with loud clicks and grainy pops. Very disappointed. Waiting to hear back on Google product forums. Will probably return as this seems like hardware. I tried blowing into the microphones, tried a different camera app, no dice. Gah.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shiloh4565:
Yep I also have static on videos I Just got the panda on Dec8. So you think it's hardware issue since the sound was reportedly fixed on 8.1?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Electroluxray:
The 8.1 update didn't help my phone, obviously.

I really hope there's a software fix. It just doesn't seem like a software problem, but what do I know. I'll post on here after I get a response on the support forum.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shiloh4565:
Thanks, I'll either ask for a replacement or just give up. The screen issue is not a problem, but this would be for me. Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pixelsquish:
Use the app Open Camera and in video settings under audio source select optimized for voice.

No static during video recording
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shiloh4565:
Thanks but it didn't help at all. Actually sounded worse. Must be a hardware issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Electroluxray:
"Optimised for voice" removed the crackles for me. Why is that? Does the voice setting use a different microphone? It's a good short term solution I guess.

One other thing to mention is on my phone the recorded audio is very low in general.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pixelsquish:
I'm not sure of the technical reasons, I don't even know how many mics the Pixel 2 XL has. But I wanted to know if the P2 recorded static when just recording an audio file so I did that and voila, no crackling. I knew then the Pixel 2 was capable of recording crackle free audio on some level.

So then I set out to find a camera app that had in depth video recording settings including some with audio settings. After some downloads I tried Open Camera and it worked.

Playing back video on my phone my audio is loud. Luckily I rarely record videos, but I may start doing so in the next 2 years of having this phone so I want it to work ok. The Open Camera option is good for now, but really I want Google to fix it, or at least put in the same option as Open Camera has for audio into Googles default camera app. That would be something.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pixelsquish:
I also found that stereo recordings work fine in open camera. Probably gives better sound than using just one. Try that, your volume may get louder
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
Ordered a panda 128 yesterday with the $75 off from Google we'll see if the screen is any better this week or if they are still blue tinted junk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vivrosh:
Blue tinted is normal you will have that..on Pixel XL 2

Change white wall paper to color or dark you will be happy
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
When you barely tilt your phone and screen goes blue isn't normal don't care what anybody says
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
its not normal cuz tje 2 i had didnt do that at all
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vivrosh:
Ya if it's bugging you then don't buy

But I am give you honest answer because I have changed 4 pixel because of some says they don't have on there phone I had 4 pixel so far all have same amount of blues..but same time it's best phone out there without any doubts
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pixelsquish:
I don't like the blue tint but I read it was common on OLED's in the earlier years of OLED. I have to go to a store and try all the current OLED phones out for blue tint. I did check my sisters S7 and it exhibited a noticeable blue tint when placed on a not so strong angle.

The fact is I read so much that the Pixel XL2 has this thing and it ain't going away with new batches thta the conclusion was obvious - if you want a Pixel 2 XL you better learn to live with it - so with that I tried it out in the store and figured it wasn't bad enough to not try the phone and possibly return it. In real world usage I simply don't notice it. I prefer gray blue or black wallpapers so that helps and in daily usage over the last 9 days I have not noticed a single time where it has bothered me in actual usage, and I use my phone a lot.

If you don't like it get a different phone. A lot of us aren't happy with it but discover it's a worthwhile trade-off that isn't such a big deal in real world usage.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] starche_old:
There's discount right now for pixel 2 XL, CAD160. Now I'm thinking should I play screen lottery or not...

Also, just checked https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/development

Looks not much custom ROMs available for Taimen. Am i missing smth? Coz that;s the main thing for me - wide choice of custom ROMs, kernels, etc.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xflowy:
did anyone, who recently rma'd his phone, get a replacement device from a newer manufacturing date than 25. nov?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
hopefully the one i get doesn't have any or very very slight under extreme conditions but the two i have had, had bad blue tint
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pixelsquish:
how do we quanitify what is bad blue tint vs moderate blue tint vs light blue tint unless we've seen 10 or 20 or more pixel phones? Just curious cause I'd like to know how bad mine is.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
the few i have seen as soon as you slightly tilted it, it goes blue, then others on here say it takes a 30 degree angle to make it blue
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pixelsquish:
True. All the Pixels I've seen at BEst Buy and Verizon all look like mine. I stopped at Best bUy again today to try every other OLED screen phone in there and now I'm jealous lol Even though I don't notice the blue shift in real world usage at all I just want to know it's better than it is.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
what other phones did you try out? iphone x and v30? I checked out one of my friend's iphone x and did not notice any blue tint/shift to it in the short time i used it and went to a white google page on chrome and looked fine
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Savoury:
Just got my Panda colored 2 XL.

I'm not sure what everybody is crying about (or i'm just one lucky dude).. It's colorshift is close to the iPhone X and hell i thought this one has been messed.

The S8 is in no way better, it just turns reddish instead of blueish.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Electroluxray:
Google support couldn't fix the audio problem on the video recordings. So I'm getting a new replacement XL 2 hopefully by Friday.

The defective phone has a manufacture date of November 16 (the screen was fine btw, minimal blue shift, minimal "paper effect", better than the floor model phones I tried). I'll post again about the replacement phone when it arrives.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
Photos???
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mlin:
Looked at a black pixel 2 xl in the verizon store yesterday and was amazed by how good the screen looked. Zero graininess, mild blue shift, zero black crush and overall just very nice looking. Compared to my screen which I thought was pretty good made me realize how bad my screen is. It gave me hope that there are some very nice screens out there so I decided to file a warranty return claim. There is hope! Unfortunately the IMEI is blocked in demo mode so I couldn't check the build date. However, it was a brand new Verizon store (still finishing some construction) so it's possible its a very new device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Chrifister:
Just turned on a brand new XL from Koodo and the blue tint is the worst I've ever seen. Even when looking straight at the phone there's blue tint along the top and bottom. Tilt 10 degrees and half the display is blue. The entire display is blue at less than 30 degrees. Didn't even bother completing the setup because I've seen comparison pictures in other threads that show a good pixel. Calling Koodo tomorrow for RMA.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] imnuts:
I have a Droid Turbo 2 for work. I can't find who makes the display, but it is also a POLED screen. I opened a white image and tilted the phone, it shifts to red. No one ever complained about it there.

Reading this thread, and several others, people seem to have overly high expectations and want everything perfect. There are trade offs with everything. Complaining about it on a forum will do nothing to change it. I doubt that the hundreds of returns are doing much overall either.

If everything else out there is so much better, than go buy it and stop whining like a 3 year old that didn't get what they wanted for Christmas.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
im curious to see photos and white or black pixel?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Electroluxray:
I agree with you mostly, but if you read through the entire thread there are screens with legitimate defects, and we're pinpointing build dates to compare which are not affected. That's what this discussion is meant to accomplish. Not just whining. Though I agree there are some petty complaints about blue shift. My XL 2 screen was fine btw. But I had a video recording problem, so they're sending me a new device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] manishd3:
Just to add my anecdotal evidence to the pile. I initially got my first P2XL on November the 20th with a build date early November sometime. The grain on it was awful, really noticeable in moderately low light. Also started to display burn in/retention by the nav bar after a few days use.

Needless to say I got another one. Actually managed to return it for a refund and purchased a new one from Google a few days ago. The build date on this current phone is December 10th. And the screen is waaaay better.

Still has grain but much less and a lot more even looking screen. I think the black crush is better too, as I can actually watch videos in bed now.

It seems to have a warmer tint to it but blue shift is much better. You can only start to see it turn blueish at around 20 degrees.

Either I got really lucky getting a unicorn or Google's (LG's) QC has finally become competent!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] styckx:
I just got my all black 2 XL from Google and the screen is flawless.. Sure I have the mild blue hue at angles I would never use the phone.. The tilt to see the blue is pretty far too. So that's irrelevant. I have zero graininess in the screen.. It's absolutely beautiful and better than the 6P.

IMEI Check

Manufacture date:	December 09, 2017

Shipped from factory:	December 11, 2017
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] imnuts:
There are defects present, and will be in any phone. I think many here though are blowing this way out of proportion. From what I've been able to follow, it is more likely on older phones, but not much change on the newer ones.

Most of these display threads anymore is useless whining, asking why Google did this and when it's going to be fixed. From what I've seen, the time only issues are not bad unless you have another issue going on.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KyleK29:
I bought one at a Verizon store, received this:

Manufacture date:	November 24, 2017

Shipped from factory:	November 25, 2017

I don't see any screen retention issues ("burn-in"), yet. No graininess. I do have a blue hue at angles that are not severe. If I'm starring at the screen dead-on and give it a slight tilt, the bottom (or top, depending what direction I tilt) will have a distinct blue hue over it. Not tilting more than a few degrees, so it's noticeable in everyday usage. Haven't decided if I'm going to send it back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Electroluxray:
Got my replacement XL2 today.

My first device was manufactured November 16 and the screen was fine, but video recording had a loud crackle in the audio.

The new one was manufactured November 17 and everything is good, except there is slightly more blue shift. I was hoping the manufacture date would be later but, it is what it is. Keeping it unless something else goes wrong.

I took a photo of both together and you can't tell them apart, only eyeballs can see it. There was more of a screen refresh line going through the old one when looking through the camera (iPad mini camera). Exact same brightness, exact settings. I dunno what that means. Anyways, satisfied with the replacement for now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nickco43:
The screen quality depends on the device. You just got lucky like most people with later build dates.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Spectre_:
Got my 2XL yesterday.

Manufactured: 8th of November

Purchased: 20th of December

Delivered 21st of December

My unit is perfect, no issues of any kind and only very minor blue shift. I'm really impressed with the phone, its the first true stock android device i've owned and its so snappy.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zetsumeikuro:
I'm guessing the brightness on the screen was cranked up to full for the demo units. You probably won't see much black crush or graininess at full brightness. Unless you turned off ambient brightness and turned it all the way down?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
Finally my third one isn't bad!!

Manufacture date:November 28, 2017

Shipped from factory:November 29, 2017

See the photo I took, the one is almost completely sideways. My other ones would be worse on the slightest tilt! Maybe Google will keep improving?!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gm007:
Those pictures are misleading and not accurate cause the white balance is off, too warm can't judge by looking at it, so it's useless posting pictures like this.

If you need to compare the display put the phone on a white paper and take the picture.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gm007:
I have an acceptable screen. Build date 24 Nov
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
It was in a darker room and it looks good so far in all angles. Much better then all the others I've had. Just like yours in photos
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xflowy:
i ordered a black 128gb pixel 2 xl on the 19th dec. and im getting a device manufactured on the 31th october. well, nice....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mlin:
I looked at the phone at the full range of brightness. I did not shut off adaptive brightness, but I turned the brightness all the way down and cover the ambient sensor with my hand. I downloaded xda labs, and using the dark theme scrolled up and down through the news page. In a dark environment with minimal brightness you can see a lot of black crush/bleed when doing this. Regarding grain, the phone had zero - undetectable at any level of brightness. For phones that have it, you can pretty much see it at any level of brightness, full included.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nexus6pMyPhone:
How can i check the manufacturing date?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Spectre_:
Since LG manufactures them it follows their IMEI numbers. There's a thread with a way to check the build date here.