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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] whyme45125:
I've said this before on here but yes the blue is hard to capture on camera and is much worse in person, very obnoxious.

Side note. My dad stopped by my house the other day, right after receiving it so I showed it off and he looked at it and said what's wrong with that, supposed to be blue? He's 64 couldn't care less about screen calibration, saturation etc but this was immediately noticeable to him and turned him off of wanting one, he liked it a lot and may get the smaller pixel 2 without the blue screen issues.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] js042507:
Ok, so honestly...I felt the same way!! I really thought that people were just "complaining" about this and the screen was how Google intended. I got so tired of hearing people complain, it gave me a headache!! Also, sorry cwalker for talking smack to you (if you see this, sorry :)). However, there is definitely an insonsistentcy between some devices. Yes, there IS supposed to be some blue tint, no problem...but I did realize why I just couldn't fall in love with my Pixel XL until reviewing all of the comparison shots. I began to realize that there is a QC issue here. I am currently typing on my second order and there is a huge difference! My original phone, which has a manufacturing date of 10/8, suffers from this blue tint. It really doesn't bother me, but it is much more distinct than my replacement!!! Which was manufactured on 10/20. It is like night and day...just the overall quality of the screen. I mean like how white my new one is compared to the old...even dead on! Some of these displays either were not calibrated the same and/or contain a different process when applying the polarizer. Either way, stop denying the truth like I did for weeks!! There are phones not identical, which should not be considering this is Google we're talking about! Anyways, I am so happy with this phone now and it's insane. I love this frigging thing. Here is a picture of these two phones, but again, pictures do NO justice! It has to be experienced in person. LOL. But still, look at how each white is represented...there is a significant difference!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ucidalin:
I do I determine build date.

I received my Pixel 2 XL Just Black, from Verizon on Oct 19th.

I don't seem to have any problems.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] cwalker0906:
No worries bro, just glad you see what I see, glad you got a good one, my second device was also night and day difference. Definitely a qc issue
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] TNS201:
Yea and can only really be noticed when the screen is mostly or all white. Side by side with my Pixel 1 the white looks way better while the Pixel 1 XL looked pinkish to me. I do imagine some phones look worse than others but most of the angles that its more noticeable are angles you'd never be viewing your phone at. When mines flat and I pull down the status bar and lay my phone flat it looks maybe slightly blue but more gray and that's if I am not over it and sitting back from a distance.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] SquireSCA:
The blue tint, happened to my OnePlus 3, as well as both mine and my wife's iPhone 8+.

Honestly, it never bothered me on those devices and it doesn't bother me on this one...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] saunupe1911:
Guy's it's pointless to debate whether another person should just deal with the blue tint or not. The issue is real and there's no debating that. This thread is to consolidate the good screens and their build dates. Take the stupid debates to the other blue tint threads. To everyone else thanks for chiming in and posting pics of those nice screens. It truly proves that there are a lot of good ones out there and hopefully it becomes consistent.

I honestly believe Google is on LG's ass to get this resolved. It almost feels like LG did this intentionally since they are direct competitors LMAO!!! Has anyone truly thought about that?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jedil1c1ous:
That was my very first thought when the blue color shift issue was first brought up in reviews. Google didn't perform their QC due diligence and LG tried to pawn off sub par displays, for any number of reasons. I would say the biggest reason being Google purchasing that HTC division and essentially will not need LG anymore for future phones. Maybe butt hurt?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] saunupe1911:
Bro please go debate that in this thread...

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/help/pixel-2-xl-screen-quality-t3686364/page118

Like said earlier I didn't create this thread for that debate. It's absolutely pointless!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] saunupe1911:
LMAO possibly so. Good points!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bd177:
Manufacture date:	October 18, 2017

Shipped from factory:	October 20, 2017

Estimated phone age:	2 week(s) 3 day(s)

128 2xl black

no screen burn in, no blue tint, no blotching.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] tweiss3:
Build Date October 24.

I barely noticed a slight blue tint at severe angles. Colors are great. I even compared with my Nexus 6p and my wife's Pixel XL.

IMG_2626 by tweiss3, on Flickr

IMG_2624 by tweiss3, on Flickr
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] JeffBea:
Really need a all white screen for blue shift comparasions.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jcable2:
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Build date Oct 8 blue shift is bad on mine. Google is replacing mine but for other reasons.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Migamix:
if this is out of the box, with no screen settings touched, yeah, even i will say, holy crap thats bad
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dtokarz:
Has anybody been getting November hardware build dates yet?

Edit: meant to say hardware build dates, not software.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] SquireSCA:
Not on the 8.1 Dev version. I am still on last month's security from Oct 5. I guess the dev channel is the last one to get the updates?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] theycallmerayj:
Think he's talking about hardward november build dates not OS updates.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] SquireSCA:
Ohhhh... Right.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dtokarz:
You are correct, I meant hardware build dates. I will edit my post to reflect this. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] blsrbl:
Mine is a November one got it on the 8th. It's here but barely noticeable.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] csf583:
Build date: October 25

Minimal blue tint, no burn in (so far), no other issues.

This phone is fantastic!!?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
Manufacture date: September 29, 2017

Shipped from factory: October 03, 2017

Minor blue shift and nice and uniform.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] 83097markcynt:
Build Date 10/18

Can't see blue shift at all. Might be there but I can't see it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] trim81:
How do you check build number?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] beezar:
First build date was Oct 8, moderate blue shift that was noticeable and annoying, therefore returned.

2nd one Oct 17, blue shift still there but minimal and not noticeable. So happy I won the screen lottery... Good luck to everyone
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] aaronc_98:
10/14/17

Minor blue shift and nice and uniform... Not bothersome
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Und0ne:
Got two Pixel 2 XL.

Both have 64 gigs and October 30, 2017 as build date.

The left one has major blue-shift issues and is overall more blue-ish.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] luciusfox:
eyeFoxconn has the same exact phenomenon;

http://i1-news.softpedia-static.com...oogle-pixel-2-s-blue-shift-issue-518342-3.jpg

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Yes, they ARE more blue straight on than other phones. That is the D67 white point you are observing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] whyme45125:
explain the reason for such a variance in the pics in the post before yours. There's an obvious issue with the screens. This has nothing to do with white point.

CORRECT they are but, No you don't understand, mine is more blue than other P2XLs when compared side by side. My replacement device will be here today.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] whyme45125:
At first, I stopped reading when you say people haven't made sure the output from devices are the same because that's been said and done on almost every comparison except just a few. Mine looks like crap and very blue against the one in one of the verizon stores I went to that looked fine, yes showed a small blue tint but not really bad like mine and others here. There's a huge variance in screens coming out of the factory deal with, that's the reality of the matter. It's common knowledge at this point, no denying it. And yes cpu and displays aren't apples/apples comparison, doesn't apply. The issue exists within Google and it is quality control issue because they're letting any blue tint no matter how intense leave the factory because as they state "it's working as intended" and they won't replace for blue tint even if you show pics of the 2 side by side excuse being "we won't replace it because you'll just receive one that looks like that" funny thing is they don't say which one you'll receive one looking like. Too blue? or Just fine w/minimal blue tint? That's unfortunate because clearly there's an issue between the same devices with the same build date even. Apples/apples comparison would be; say you buy 2 of the same model tv once calibrated side by side they should look almost identical. People here are receiving devices more than 1 in many cases and there's an OBVIOUS issue with one being TOO BLUE vs the other one with the same settings, brightness and background images etc.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] luciusfox:
You seem to have your overly biased opinions set in stone, so good luck with the replacement.

And a fun fact just for your amusement; when you do find that the replacement is very close to the original, rest assured that the reason why the price of phones is so damned high, is because people like you keep on sending back perfectly good phones to be replaced.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] whyme45125:
My first device is clearly defective. Good luck on your fakenews campaign.

Overly biased? how? Because I expect my device to look as good as the one in the store or anyone else's without a defective screen for the same amount of money? Then yea that's me!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] luciusfox:
Overly biased because you have clearly allowed aforementioned FAKENEWS to impact your perceptions on the device.

You'll probably get one that is MORE blue.

Maybe next time you should go buy something like this IN A STORE where you can actually refuse to accept it if it doesn't meet your expectations. That saves you the frustration of getting something you don't like, and allows the vendor to still sell the unit as NEW.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] cazman420:
My original pixel XL had screen burn in and extreme blue tint. RMA'd and replacement is perfect no blue tint at all. Screen image fades after couple minutes.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] madefl:
My Panda 64GB has built date of November 6, and has barely noticeable blue tint.

Love the Phone and the Screen.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Shuthefrontdoor:
Your trolling behavior doesn't belong on xda, take your crap to Reddit. There's obvious comparisons of acceptable/horrific blue shift.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dinkoh:
Got Black 64GB with a build date November 1. Very bad blue tint, had to return it. Maybe I'll try the Panda version.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] xxBrun0xx:
Just picked up an Essential yesterday. Someone on Reddit claimed that most recent OTA fixed Gear S3 compatibility. This is only partially true. Here's what I've found:

Working:

-installing apps

-installing 3rd party watch faces

-updating watch firmware

-connect via Bluetooth

Workarounds:

-Samsung pay - install this: https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=Samsung+pay+gear

-No notifications - install this: https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=Gear+plugin

Everything works now, enjoy guys :D
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] TheDethEgineer:
have you received every update? Including the latest build and the essential apps from the play store??

I have the Fit2, notifications always worked for me, but installed apps and watchfaces started working last week
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Malacant:
That's odd, I receive notifications on my S3 just fine. Samsung Pay still crashes for me as well.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Tikerz:
Yeah, from what I've read Samsung Pay is the only thing not working still.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] nrage23:
Sounding better. I saw somewhere the S3 was not working so I have not even tried mine yet. Using my Fossil Q Marshall at the moment. I really miss the screen on the S3.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] xxBrun0xx:
I'll try factory resetting my gear S3 to see if I can get notifications working. Tried playing with settings, but couldn't get it working. Will report back later tonight.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] xxBrun0xx:
Notifications definitely do not work on the gear S3. Factory reset the gear S3 and still no notifications at all. Have fingerprint gestures, so definitely on latest update.

Update: got it working! Downloaded the latest Gear Services apk from apkmirror and everything works! I installed Samsung pay apk from apkmirror and that works too! Everything works, woo! :D
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Poli169:
The links don't work for me did anything change?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] nrage23:
You can search and they show up on apkmirror. Also for the brave you can get text messaging to work with any text app on your phone on the S3. It takes a bit of work but I did it this morning and it works. You have to install Tizen studio and an apk on your phone. The apk for the phone is in the thread so you do not have to build it with android studio though. I used a guide in the thread for the pixel to get it to work for me.

https://xdaforums.com/gear-s3/themes/opensource-sms-application-gear-s3-t3557263
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] xxBrun0xx:
Updated the links, thanks for the heads up, should work now!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Malacant:
Thanks for this! Samsung pay works great now. Haven't tested it on a purchase, but was able to install, add my cards, access it on my S3, and initiate the payment process!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] i killed tupac:
is there a way to get Samsung Messaging and Notes?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Tenashiz D:
S3 Gear Currently Incompatible With Android 9.0

Samsung is working on a solution, but the S3 Gear currently lacks the ability to connect to any device running Android 9.0. In the meantime, I simply connected my S3 Gear to my old S7 Edge phone & set up all the stand alone features before officially retiring the phone. Until Samsung fixes the problem, I'm able to use Samsung Pay, make calls/sms (assuming you have separate line setup), and use basic watch functionality without any problems.

Samsung, hurry up and fix Android 9 break!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] one80oneday:
I'm having trouble connecting Gear Fit 2 Pro on Android Pie. I tried Gear Wearable & Fit2 Pro plugin but still not working. Any help?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] p51d007:
I don't use my watch for "a lot". Mostly notifications. I've never used S-voice, although it does work and I have used it to talk on the phone once. Haven't used Samsung pay but it is set up. Guess I'll have to try it.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jonbrookings@gmail.com:
Anyone else not able to get Samsung health to recognize the watch and capture it's steps?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] dennis46419:
here works all fine on stock pie rom also on cm pie ROMs I had np with gear sport etc
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mvadu:
Thanks for this.. btw the old Pay link is not working.. Now the app is called "Samsung Pay (Watch Plugin)" https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/samsung-pay-watch-plug-in/

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After installing Pay plugin, I was able to add the cards, but once I closed the app, I could not find the app anywhere? Can someone please help me how to get this app show up inside Samsung wearable? I am using PH1 with latest Pie release. Samsung customer care basically said "Your phone is not officially supported for Pay".
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] d j a:
Has anyone been able to get "now playing" songs from spotify or google music to show on the always on display?

I have notifications enabled in settings for Spotify.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] byproxy:
not here. i'm on 8.1. nothing shows on my ambient display.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
now playing is for ambient music that is being played, not music played on the device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] d j a:
Yea....sorry, not what I meant. On "other" phones, your items playing would appear on the always on display. That seems like something that should be on by default if you are using AOD- on any phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
you are confusing me even further!

the pixel 2's have a feature called now playing, which will show the title/artist of music that it hears (not being played by that pixel) and is in its database.

this is exclusive to the pixel 2's as far as I know, its not on any other phone.

the music has to be coming from any other device, EXCEPT the pixel phone itself.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] d j a:
YES- I know exactly what that is. I'm not talking about that.

I'm talking about the phone LITERALLY showing what is playing. (Or "now" playing on the phone lol) For example- on my 'old' S7
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lawlrus:
Since I turned it on, it's been working great for me. No issue
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Peylix:
As far as I know. AOD does not have this ability on the Pixel. Stock wise at least. AOD is only icons.

Lockscreen however, will throw a notification showing what is being played. Google's AOD is ver bare bones basic compared to other OEMs.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Wickedares:
I just double tap the screen and look at the Spotify notification
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] adamryd:
Anyone have any success with this? Seems like an oversight to me, the lockscreen is null and void now, the always on IS the lockscreen. I should be able to choose what's 'always on'
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] tekkitan:
heck I can't even get Google Play Music to show up on my lock screen, let along my AOD. I would be perfectly happy if it showed up on my lockscreen so I could control music while I am driving without having to unlock the phone. And yes, my app notification settings for Google Play Music are turned on.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] alia5:
There's a root app for that.

It was even featured on XDA main page...

https://www.xda-developers.com/ambient-lock-screen-music-pixel-2/

But to be fair, Google ****ed that one up, really.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] DB473:
Found

I managed to have Spotify "now playing" appear just by having lock screen notifications on. It does not give you a full screen view of Spotify, but it still appears as a bar that lets you change songs and shows the title. Hope this helps
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] gettinwicked:
Where did you turn on lock screen notifications for Spotify?

Edit: I know what you mean. Lockscreen, not AOD (derp). I believe the people on this thread are all asking for always on display music controls. Like Samsung has on theirs.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] DB473:
Gotcha. The AOD isn't what I was referring to. All I have is some sort of playback/visibility options on the lock screen when the app is running; it makes it convenient when driving or during workouts to quickly switch songs. Somebody did mention an AOD app above if the basic lock screen visibility isn't enough for everyone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] vwgti18:
The dirty unicorn rom does this! Its amazing and I think its better the the googles version or "now playing"
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
Mine works fine.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] razgriz1234:
it works

wow didnt expect this to work but it does and it even has a double tap to open spotify from AOD
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] SilverGamer_YT:
Sorry for my bad english

I want to know if there is a Nethunter package fr Sony Xperia XZ Premium is rooted with unlocked bootloader
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] gamblerpl:
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[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] nexasLT:
So my A510F out of nowhere starting doing some weird stuff. When someone tries to call me, the phone instantly goes into emergency calls only mode. Same happens when i try to call someone. I can send text messages, the internet works fine. I tried doing system restore, it didn't help. Also tried flashing a custom rom. I'm still having the same issue. I tested the SIM card in another phone, and the calls go through with no problem. Any help?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Bryan48765:
Ok... let's start.

RAT Lock to 3G only. The issue persists?

RAT Lock to 2G only. The issue persists?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] nexasLT:
Yes, still the same issue
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Bryan48765:
this is after locking or making a call?

wait 3 mins after locking
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] nexasLT:
After trying to make a call
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Bryan48765:
Use the USSD *#0011# & select sim. The registered PLMN / MCC MNC is the same in the normal state and emergency calls only? Signal strength and quality is OK (includes ec/io?) TCH rx lvl no longer -- with call / any MNO's USSD code on 2G? Any change if the operator is manually searched and selected?

Edit: I'm suggesting 2G/3G because maybe at some time, the CSC was not applied correctly, disabling volte and leaving CSFB. If *#0011# doesn't work the CSC wasn't applied correctly. Was that other phone connected to another cell (different band preference), or did it have volte enabled?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] nexasLT:
The *#0011# sin't working. The other phone was LG P500, it only has 3G. I'm running Arrived Crystal ROM on the samsung if that helps