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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bossei:
I love the phone and will not be returning mine. There are some other issues I'm seeing that no one is talking about that's worrying me a little. The DAC on the phone isn't as good as the original PIxel and the speakers crack a little at high volume. I also hear some fizzing sounds. The WiFi connectivity isn't great either and not sure if it's an antenna issue or what. Anyone else experience these issues?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] phyl0x:
my wife has a S8 and an older S6. I have a 6p, all of which are amoled screens. all three of those screens shift and then rainbow at truely extreme angles, but that shift isnt comparable to the P2XL, its a different world of shift, the P2Xl does it at the slightest angle and the color is far more extreme.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] apallohadas:
Discovered the antenna issue today.

Probably fixed in the next couple software patches.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bossei:
I hope it's a software issue and not hardware.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] NOSTALGIA:
what attena issue? can you elaborate?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] RiffyDivine:
I was all sent to send mine back till I tried the oreo colorizer and I suggest you all do also, it makes the screen a lot nicer and made it very hard to notice the blue shift from the sides. Went from sending it back to being on the fence, right now the no headphone jack and not being able to listen and charge is a bigger complaint then the screen for me now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] friendsm_32:
After installing the colorizer have you noticed any difference in battery? Have you checked to see if it's draining your battery? That's my fear...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] neo_lithic3K:
nope, I'm keeping it. When I initially ordered it, I was basing the purchase on the fact that I had a 15 days return policy. However, after getting the phone, none of the issues reported in the news bother me to the extent where I need to return it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] RiffyDivine:
Running tethering all day so I can't honestly say. It's not even listed under battery use from the settings but I do have it set to the more demanding setting in the colorizer. Best I can say right now is the battery for doing my normal crap all day is the same place my pixel xl was.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] noeldavid:
I am returning inside the 14 days because I would not be happy to learn that they corrected assembly practices and Quality Control in November. Mine was built on September 29 and the recent no availability due to demand crap means to me they are avoiding a recall screwing early adopters who are Google hardcore fans. They are thightening up QC and or enforcing a better built. I also made up my mind when they responded to some in here stating that a replacement would not be any different and hense denying the RMA. Google hardware division denying RMAs to their little hardcore fan base? That stinks.

My Pixel 2 XL has burn in, speaker crackling at high volume, light bleeding blooming on the upper 50% of the screen on the lock screen with brightness at 60% (i thought that was impossible with oled not having a back light panel), audio distortions while recording video at 4K, you tube ads show a black screen with only audio and the mashed crumbled paper look troughout the screen. I will wait for a better batch by checking the reddit thread that discusses manufacture date by checking your imei in a website

http://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html

http://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AndreaCristiano:
Nope not me. Love this phone !!

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That's not true at all. My coworker right next to me has the S8+ and his shift is the same. Only difference is his phone isn't polarized so his shift to blue is worthless. Oh and ps people are nitpicking with this phone
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] apallohadas:
My wifi connection is awesome. My cellular data connection is choppy at best. Same cellular area as my Nexus 6P so I'm assuming it's on the phone's end, but then again those assumptions ... ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Megaflop666:
Nope, so far the phone is working for me. After they release the OP5T and I try it out, I might put my P2XL up on Swappa, but i'll have to wait and see.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dratsablive:
Not hearing the cracking or have the WiFi issue
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bossei:
If I may ask what are you comparing the WiFi connectivity with?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Goatshaver:
I'm still waiting to receive mine, and considered cancelling the order, but I have to give it a chance and see if it ends up with any of the issues people are having.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dratsablive:
What do I need to compare it with. It connects to any WiFi without trouble, and has no issues with it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bossei:
Lol, I think we need to define what "issues" is and what I'm talking about. My phone connects to WiFi with no issues also. The problem is as follows;

1. I've noticed speed issues compared to my other phones I have (e.g. Note 8 and Pixel XL (1) ).

2. Strength issues compared to the same phones (yes it connects, I'm able to get to sites etc. but I noticed downloads speeds aren't the same). My Pixel XL 1 phone flies.

3. Sometimes even though it says it's connected I can't seem to get online (e.g. perform searches or get to news sites). Note while this is happening I can use my other phones just fine and my laptop just fine so that means the problem is with the Pixel 2 XL.

So when I ask you what you're comparing it with in order to determine if your experience is the same as it was with your older phone that's what I'm really asking. Have you noticed any differences with the Pixel 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dratsablive:
No issues what so ever, I was able to download the 8.1 OTA in under 4 minutes (It's over 1gb) No speed difference between my 6P and Pixel 2 XL. Never experienced the search issues. Could be the WiFi spots you are connecting to.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ne0ns4l4m4nder:
my coworker has the pixel 2 xl, from Verizon, i did notice the blue tilt a bit, but with the release of the Orero Colorizer app, you can fix this easily, untill google releases a patch, which they will, remember they are "competing" with apple!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bossei:
Thanks for the info man. I'm connected to my home WiFi but I'll continue to monitor it. Problem seems to be isolated to this phone only but I'll see if it improves. Thanks again
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] apallohadas:
My phone also hasn't gotten the 8.1 update, so that may be a factor. I'm spamming refresh hoping for the best, but the last update on it says September.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rsbenedict:
Isn't the 8.1 OTA only in Beta now? I don't think it's available publicly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mrwirez:
FALSE

From June.

https://www.gizmochina.com/2017/06/...d-panel-189-aspect-ratio-officially-unveiled/

"Japan Display (JDI) has officially confirmed that it has begun the mass production of 6-inch LCD panels that offers 18:9 aspect ratio". Sony uses JDI displays.

"LG and Samsung have already pushed the limits by launching 18:9 (or 18.5:9 on Galaxy S8 duo) aspect ratio smartphones this year. Hence, other companies are expected to follow this trend"

Google: "phones 18:9" ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sharingan5791:
Yes I'm returning it. I didn't think that the screen quality would bother me. But it really is a huge difference especially coming from a Note 8. So I'm returning back to Google. Oh well hopefully next year they make a phone with better screen quality.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] umbc1205:
I have only had mine for 3 days and I love it so I do not plan on returning
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Rodeojones:
Mine just got dropped off at USPS. Too many issues started popping up in the past 24 hours, none of which were display related (mine was actually good in that regard).

- I couldn't send MMS unless I constantly deleted and re-did my apn settings (popping my sim back into my OnePlus 3T and all was fine). They never updated automatically like with every other phone I've used with this sim.

- After a call my phone would stick with a 3G signal and wouldn't reconnect to LTE unless I toggled airplane mode on/off or rebooted.

- Battery life was great, but charging sucked. Using the OEM charger and cable it would take hours to fully charged. Plugged it in at 13% this afternoon and after 40 minutes it was up to 20%.

- Call quality was poor for both me and the person I was speaking with. My wife kept telling me to "talk into the phone" (I was) and she said it sounded like I was holding the phone a foot or two away from me.

Maybe I got a dud, but when they offered me an exchange I said no. Too many widespread issues for a $1000+ phone. Really disappointed in Google.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dratsablive:
I am going to guess that your issues are not the phone, but your provider. Everything points to that and not the phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Rodeojones:
I thought so too. But taking my sim out of the Pixel 2 XL and placing into any other device and none of those issues we're present. Couldn't send MMS with my Pixel. But without changing anything I could when I popped the sim into my OnePlus 3T. Cricket Wireless, by the way.

Maybe there was an odd compatibility issue with the phone and my provider or my sim specifically. Regardless, the insanely slow charging speed was enough to get me to return it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rsbenedict:
We're you using the charger that came with it? Mine charges quite fast!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Rodeojones:
I was indeed. Today was the first time using it, actually. I have a 3rd party non rapid charger that I used the first night (charged overnight). The battery life was fantastic, so I didn't need to charge it at all yesterday, including overnight. Clearly something was wrong.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ink718:
Anyone have this activated on Sprint with insurance? They took my insurance off because its a BYOD. =\
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rsbenedict:
Definitely a dud. I'm quite happy with mine.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mrwirez:
Update from earlier post:

I called Google 3 days after I requested a return authorization (yesterday), and asked if they would RMA instead of return both our Pixel 2XL's.. I explained about the black line and extreme blue shift. The black line is even with the volume rocker, it comes and goes. I think it was from squeezing for the Assistant... Anyway they escalated me up the CS chain and authorized both phones as RMA

I fell in love with this phone while waiting to return them. It has a great feel, fantastic camera, excellent battery, snappiness, perfect size, Android 8.1, and now the extended warranty to 2 years.

I'm going to give it another go with the new XL's they are sending us. Reading through Reddit, it seems the newer screens that people have received are better. . I hope so. It really is a great phone. I think Google will make it work out, they want the Pixel line to succeed. It really is the best phone I ever used.

FINGERS CROSSED.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] whyme45125:
Mine is going back because of the blue shift, screen is distracting and almost feels like it strains my eyes. Otherwise everything else is amazing and I will be getting another one in hopes for a better screen.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] beezar:
Do you have a link to the reddit thread? I'm concerned if I RMA it I won't get a better one, or get one that's even worse
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] whyme45125:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/77m8uv/pixel_2_display_megathread_poll/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mrwirez:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/78rfv4/got_my_replacement_xl2_today_ama
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] manilaboy1vic:
i think im keeping mine.. it has THEE best camera..

im not put off by the blue tint on angles.. ive never used my phone at an angle... ever.

i dont like touchwiz

i like vanilla android

i do like insta updates, no hassles

i dont have burn in, im running 8.1, the launcher dims..

google is going to push out an update for saturated colors..

the only thing that kinda does bug me, is the launcher washes out the colors on wallpapers under it.. like if you use a picture.. however a solid black bg is unaffected.. im sure thats a software fix.

the phone is smooth as butter.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lawlrus:
Hell no, never returning this. Fastest phone ive ever used.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] whyme45125:
Well I agree camera so amazing and the phone itself it's so smooth and fast but that being said so will the next one I get, without the horrible blue tint. Either way glad people are happy with them and also glad people are returning for better ones when there's clearly some bad ones. Hopefully Google gets this right cuz they could really have a winner on their hands. Love this thing so far! Wish Google would just acknowledge the blue screen issues on some devices and the willingness to purge those bad devices until we get acceptable units to everyone that is rightfully unhappy with those issues.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] manilaboy1vic:
i did record a test video yesterady and i did get the feedback/audio squeal.. i stupidly deleted that vid.. but,,, every test (2) after that , i havent had the aduio issue..

im also trying to remb the last time i actually used my phone for recording video.. its been a while.. honestly, i dont record video from my phone alot.. oh remb.. i used my galaxy s5 for an on all the time survelliance cam for my fish tank.. that thing eventually got too hot and started expanding (months of on all the time) and is no longer in use.. haha..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] NWTSCL:
Hah! Google Pixel 2 support said the same thing to me when I was talking to them. They said that I must have been using a Bluetooth headset. I wasn't.

I returned mine after waiting 12 days for support on an intermittent USB file transfer failure.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lambetts:
Hey.

Having a few issues video recording audio is horrible, touch sensitively is sometimes mute also. Blue shift is bad but I have seen worse. Just feel a little ripped as it cost me over 1300AUD.... How would I known if I have an updated model? I just got it like 5 hours ago haha. Little disappointed. Like you said though, everything else is so sweet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Doug8796:
Record anything with crinkling leaves, paper, rips, or faucets

As soon as they patch the mic issues I'll be happy.

https://youtu.be/mLywUYYVzRQ

Shower Sounds

https://youtu.be/0Al3HlKxuZM

Faucet Sounds
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Come on Guys and Gals have a guess what Mobile I have just purchased!? NOT to replace my stunning Note 8 but an addition too.

I feel as sick as a parrot, not only do I have 'man flu' but buying this mobile has not helped! :p :(

Ryland :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Spere:
Nokia 3310

The real deal, not the new version..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kbhasi:
LG V30?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Nope
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Far far from it.

Any more guesses before I confess?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kbhasi:
an iPhone of some kind
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Yep. iPhone SE 32GB. Why you may ask? I will explain.

Music is important to me. The Note 8 has a very pleasing sound stage but its not good enough for me so I had the choice of purchasing a dedicated DAP or an external DAC-Amp. I choose the DAC-Amp that being the Oppo HA-2-SE.

When connected to the USB-C connection the Oppo will take command of the music players internals and use the Note 8 as the source only.

PROBLEM. The Oppo doesn't like the USB-C connections? You see the Oppo can not only replace the mobiles amplifier and DAC but also act as a battery back up to the mobile. :good:

Not with the Note 8....When connected the Note 8 charges the bloody Oppo!? :silly: At present there are only unsatisfactory work around's for this and I don't like any of them hence my buying an iPhone to use purely as the source for the Oppo.

I have joined an Apple forum and much to my absolute amazement they have a thread dedicated to the Note 8. Also other android windows mobiles. I could never see that working here. WE can't even agree on the colour of snow never alone the differences between IOS and Android. Could you imagine it? :p:angel:

I now own an Apple device again. Lets see how that goes. I bought it last night and have yet to remove the plastic cover as once I do that I cannot return it for a refund. God that one point alone truly pushes my buttons. I must not set myself off. the sky is blue and the sea is green. :rolleyes:

Ryland

I should send you a gift for guessing. It may well end up the iPhone SE!

I must behave myself! Stop that! (talking to myself).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
You on macrumors? That forum is an absolute blast to watch, especially around release time. :D

I've been tempted to buy an iPhone through the years, because I write apps for iPhones. Haven't done it so far. That and just about every computing device that I own is made by Apple.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kbhasi:
What?!? NO! not another Apple device! I really hate Apple's modern flat UI design, that's why i switched to Android, and also back to Windows!!!!!

iOS 6 and Mac OS 10.8 are the last great versions of those OSes, in my opinion. And then Google seems to be slowly going the way of the Apple, both in hardware and software.

I just wish I had the power to develop some kind of unofficial hacks to re-skin Mac OS and/or iOS with the classic skeuomorphic UI design I love, or even very good clones of those OSes as it was from those days, but with some changes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Yeee. Like a lamb to the slaughter eh!

Ryland

BTW I have still not opened the iPhone SE box! It just doesn't feel right? Plus a 4" screen after the Note 8! Dare I open that box?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Just an update.

I sold the iPhone SE. Bloomin spectacular mobile, always wanted one because its one of my personal favourites in terms of design, I like the square sides. The quality was, as expected, superb and it ran like a dream. Perhaps the most accomplished 4" screen mobile around at present, certainly one of them.

Looked at the iPhone X. The screen for some reason gave me migraine as it does some others? Bought the iPhone 8 plus and though it could NEVER replace my Note 8 as my daily I do like many aspects of the iPhone 8 plus. I only have it to pair with my portable DAC-Amps and paired with Sennheiser HD650 the sound reproduction for a portable set up is hi-fi nirvana.

Not a fan of IOS, its a learning curve I guess. Phone is superbly made as is my Note 8 so now have the two! Very different mobiles both with their positives and negatives. The one big positive with the Note 8 is its completeness, it just does every thing a mini pocket PC can do and on times even better! Its the 'best' mobile I have ever owned.

BTW the Apple forum guys are gals are a very nice community who are very helpful and welcome newbies like me with open arms.

Ryland
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] lallolu:
I just got an LG V20 which is good on battery when in use but sucks when not in use. The culprit is always wifi. I just discovered the root cause is Location services that is using wifi to get locations even when wifi is off.

To stop this, go to settings->location->scanning.

Uncheck wifi scanning. For good measure, uncheck bluetooth scanning.

Go to wifi menu ->advanced-> keep wifi on when screen is off

Change to never or "only when plugged in"
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lebatman:
Hi,

thanks for your helpful tips..

So out of the 3 tips you have:

1. Uncheck wifi scanning

2. Uncheck bluetooth scanning

3. Turn wifi off when screen is off

Any idea how much does each option save (if you've quantified)?

I'm happy to follow points 1 and 2. I'd only do 3 if it really helps a lot, because most apps would use data if wifi isn't available to periodically phone home.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jaws4God:
I have always been dissappointed with my V20 standby time.. I had all of these settings on.. so i'll see how she does now they are off.

Thanks!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] netgar:
My standby time is from 0-4% over 8-9hrs. I really cant complain.... but the phone is facing down.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Adonisd:
I wasn't aware of the wifi location scanning, and the bluetooth scanning. Giving it a try as my standby time has been horrible lately.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] coolravsun:
I am also facing severe battery drain on my LG V20. Battery easily drains by 5-10% per hour even when the phone is lying idle with screen off. Major culprits are 'Phone Idle', 'Android System' and 'Android OS'.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] One Twelve:
Try what is mentioned

here

Post your screen shots here and tag or quote this post
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] androiddiego:
As a side note, I've found that using wifi and cell data to help location services causes maps to scan these options and slow down (maps keeps saying every 5 to 15 seconds "searching"). By using gps only, the maps app is faster and less battery drain.

Obviously if you are indoors you need the help of wifi or cell data. But in the car or outside it is unnessary.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Oblemay:
Thanks for your tips it's very good for my life battery. :good:
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] coolravsun:
I tried as suggested in the post you shared. Once the Bugreport was generated, I got a notification to click it to share. But, upon clicking nothing happened. I did not get anything (no pop-up, no options) further to share it. I tried thrice but, every time same end result.

How can I access the Bugreports generated on the phone?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] One Twelve:
Ah, seems like the obvious question but you can't.

I've found the most reliable way is to email them and then download them
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] coolravsun:
Finally! I was able to share and download the bug report. I am attaching the Historian Graph and Aggregated Stats screenshots here. Please let me know what you find.