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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] MacTheRipperr:
I've owned every single Samsung phone since the Galaxy Vibrant. I would have considered myself to be a Fanboy. I have my S8+ still. Have not touched it since I have gotten this device. This is my first stock Android device, and I have to say it's pretty damn amazing out of the box. I caught myself just scrolling through the menus to watch the smooth transitions, the lack of lag and stutter is really surprising. I can totally tell what people are talking about when they talk about TouchWiz or the Samsung experience. The screen. I ordered this phone and cancelled my preorder at least 5 times. I hadb the device in hand and was watching all the horror stories everybody is talking about. I found myself looking for every single flaw everybody was experiencing instead of enjoying this device. I ended up returning it with buyers remorse. I had the 64gb version and I forgot the protection package. I kept up on the stories but I found myself really regretting returning it. I bought my black 128gb model and told myself to stay away from the forums and just use the device and see how I feel about it without all the negative buzz. Just using it in daily driver tasks. I not only going myself to really enjoying the display. It's not as Vibrant or over saturated. But I've actually found myself keeping it on the stock settings. Iv also can't believe I forgot up mention battery life... This thing goes on forever. The battery life is so much better than my S8+. I can't imagine how much better that it would be to your S7 Edge. The way I look at it. Samsung is like a Ferrari of cell phones with a bad tune. Amazing car looks great, feels great, but if can't go a whole day without refilling the tank then what's the deal? The 2XL may not look like a cutting edge device, but the tune and the milage sure take it places. I not only would buy this phone again for myself. But I'm looking into getting one for my girlfriend as well. She is hating her S8+. Hopefully this gives you some perspective. I say go for it. You got nothing to lose except a super Vibrant over saturated display.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
I will tell you I am on my 6th or 7th pixel for various issues I have lost count and I still want it! Battery is great, camera is unreal, software is fine everything is fine but little blue tint to screen that you wont notice after a few days/week. I just had to get my last replacement XL in and I get bored with the note 8 the pixel is just special and I havent rooted one yet
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Calvofernan:
Yes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wtherrell:
Absolutely! Best out there. Is it perfect? No but it comes close. Excellent battery life, camera, quick and smooth. I got the 128gb and for the 1st time I don't miss the lack of sdcard slot.

Would prefer headphone jack, louder ring and notification volume but as I said, I will settle for not quite perfect.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dieselhazza:
In all honesty the phone does have its issues that are on on the hardware end. More so the screen having blue tint. If this doesn't bother you then this device would be amazing for you. If you want the fastest updates you don't have much of a choice but to go with google. However new phones will be out in a months time so you might be better off waiting
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Gregzi:
I came from S8+ which I considered a great device. But I have to quote someone before me: "Samsung is Ferrari among phones, but with a very bad tune."

Can't agree more! So I ditched S8+ with zero regret.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Wiley_11:
Absolutely! :victory:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Coming from the 6p, the P2XL was a logical upgrade for me, especially since I enjoy rooting and modding my device. My wife has an S8+ While I will agree it has a beautiful screen and superb build quality, I absolutely can't stand TW and some of the lag I've seen on it. It's great for my Mrs, but not my cup of tea. I have zero regrets about the P2XL. It's fast, fluid, easy to theme with root and substratum, and a piece of cake to upgrade when the monthly updates come out. So yes, I'd definitely purchase it again ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] phyl0x:
Came from a 6p and multiple nexus's before that, really like the Pixel 2 XL (my second one at least, the first one was horrible blue shift). Biggest disappointment so far is lack of developer/rom support, its kinda shockingly minimal after being used to the Nexus dev community. (also i still think it was priced too high)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dieselhazza:
Not the best time to buy. Just wait a month as new devices are being released
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Namolas:
Yeah If your interested in the S9 G7 or the like. I doubt thats what the OP is interested in. I'm not anyways. No Pixel or OnePlus type developer phones for another 9 months or so....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Wosiu6:
Sure I would. I love it, and- despite rumours- it works great.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jr313:
YES!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Like the PXL2 so much that next time I'm getting two of them...one for each hand! :D Ambidextrous :eek:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bluizzo:
So I got one off eBay for 660$ +$9 for next day shipping. I effin love it. Already rooted and having substratem on is kinda different for me still being on stock rom. Coming from previous Nexi this is an amazing phone
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dnalevelc:
I owned the S7 Edge and I am much happier with the Pixel 2 XL. I would buy it again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wakers:
Same as a few people here I bought a 2xl then returned it and got a mate 10 pro I kinda got suckered into the reviews and after a day with the Mate 10 pro I new i had made a mistake, so sold it took the loss and bought another 2xl and love it, I've never been a Samsung fan, if HTC get the U12 right (U11 with no bezels) I may change otherwise it's Pixel 3 for me, my only gripe with the 2xl is the shape could be a little more hand friendly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] naiku:
To be honest, while I am sure the S9 will be a great phone, I am not really interested in it at all. Every phone I have had up until the Note 3 I would root and flash a ROM onto, the Note 3 and now the S7 Edge make it not possible (I believe there are ways to run different ROM's, but no way to unlock the bootloader). Which, with the amount of crap AT&T and Samsung load their phones up with, most of which can only be disabled, not removed entirely, makes me want to get back to a phone I can do what I want with.

If I am spending $500+ on a device, I want to be able to do whatever I want with it. Not be stuck with a dozen apps I may never use.

I am in no real hurry though, the S7 Edge has no problems, just starting to look around so may end up waiting for a Pixel 3 or whatever name Google may use. In the meantime it's nice to know that if I do switch to a Pixel 2 XL, the majority are happy with it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] GridironTrenches:
yes i would, great device despite the blue tint and Black crush. i love this phone. switching from 64gb to 128 gb is the only change id make
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Jonathan-H:
There is nothing on the market I could swap to personally, except maybe the S8+ or the Mate 10 Pro. It's just super fast, awesome battery life, and seems pretty sturdy (I've dropped mine twice).

The Mate and the S8+ have their issues too.

Pixel 2 XL - Nav Bar Screen Burn In (well the rest of the screen burns in quicker as the nav bar is always black.

S8+ - Mono Speaker, crap selfie cam, can get red/pink screen.

Mate 10 - Software quirks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dadoc04:
absolutely
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Az Biker:
I too had a Note 3, then went to the Nexus 6P, and now on the Pixel 2 XL.

If I had it to do over, I would STILL buy the 2 XL.

I don't even have a cust Rom flashed yet, just root, cust kernel, and TWRP, and I am really happy with the device.

As far as the "issues".. .can't remember the last time I even noticed the hint of blue screen, since I am rarely ever on a completely white page, and nothing has come up that made me think even for a second, that I wish I had not bought this device.

One thing I will say as I recently sold my Note 3 on Swappa. You said you wanted a sturdier feeling device. After hold the 2 XL for a few months, then picking up my Note 3 to clean up and sell, I immediately noticed how much heavier the Note 3 felt. The 2 XL DOES feel much lighter and makes you think of plastic or cheaply built, but this is NOT the case. The 2 XL is very well built, sturdy and hasn't had a single issue being carried in my pocket daily while I work outside, and climbing on/off combat vehicles.

Bottom line: if yo do get a 2 XL that is buggy, send it back, if you can't get one after a few RMA's go with something else. But I am seeing fewer and fewer issues reported on the later built 2 XLs.

Like I said, this thing looks and runs great without a Rom installed, I'm excited to see how well it runs once cust Roms start getting polished and fine tuned!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ridenickel9:
Well said and fully agree - first phone I haven't instantly rooted, and still wondering if I will, but DU has me definitely debating it!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Az Biker:
I'm waiting a little bit longer for DU to mature a bit. Not that it isn't a great Rom as others have stated, I'm sure it is, but since I'm in no hurry to get a cust Rom, I just prefer to wait till all the kinks and wrinkles are ironed out :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Agreed, I like to wait a few versions on Custom roms! But excited to flash away soon!! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] naiku:
Well, mine should be here tomorrow. Had hoped it would be today, but the delivery truck took about 30 hours to go nowhere. A free Google Home Mini (that I will likely rarely use) and a $100 credit pushed me over the edge to buy one.

If I get any problems, I am holding all of you who clicked "Yes" on the poll responsible!! In all honesty, though, I am looking forward to getting a larger phone again and one with no AT&T or manufacturer loaded apps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] imucarmen:
What problems? Literally, for me, the only annoying issue I've had with it is the lockscreen swipe doesn't always work properly but fortunately that is fixed on P DP2. But yea, I haven't had any issues with my Pixel 2XL at all in the 6 months I've had it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mgymnop:
I would buy it again but not because it is such a great device but because the lack of pure Android alternatives.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Az Biker:
When you get it, and are ready to unlock the bootloader and flash cust kernels and the like, there's a link to a detailed step by step in my sig that has links to all the needed files, and fastboot guides, just about everything in one place.

We put our Google mini on our kitchen bar so we could have background music when we have company over. Very convenient piece of electronics.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] naiku:
Thanks, that link will be handy as I am sure it will only be a few days until I am wanting to try changing things around a bit.

I would use the mini in the kitchen, but we already have a tablet mounted under the countertop for background music, TV etc sort of thing. I may put the mini in the garage, not sure yet really. Either way, it was free and will be neat to toy around with.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mtsimmer:
It would be a REALLY HARD DECISION !

I recently bought OnePlus 5t for one of my family members and it's not far behind the pixel so if you don't have the money or not sure why you are buying the pixel don't mess with it , it is probably doesn't worth it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] techlogik:
IF you want to be able to booloader unlock, root and have the standard android experience with Dev support, then the Pixel is one of the few phones today, which high-end specs, that allow that.

Downside, the bulky, thick design/feel in your hand compared to competing flagship products out there now. Great camera, rest of the phone's design, nothing special.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rickysidhu_:
There is a substratum tweak to fix the lockscreen issue if you were wanting to stay on Oreo!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] imucarmen:
Oh, nice! I did not know that. I'm sticking with P for now but it's good to know there is a fix. I can't believe google hasn't fixed it since it's been an issue from day one and highly annoying. I usually use swipe to unlock but this phone has forced me to use the fingerprint because of the swipe issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] fiffan86:
I never bought mine, but I personally would buy it. My OG pixel XL was having Mobo issues that I got from asurion, so I had a warranty still with them, so they sent a brand new pixel 2 XL instead during the warranty process.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dmb219:
I had a P2XL since release. I returned one for very blue display. The 2nd one started the bright display flashing when the display turned off or when there was a notification. I got support to replace that one. The phone I received was a good one. The S9+ was coming out so I sold the 3rd Pixel & bought an S9+. If I had it to do over I would have kept the Pixel. I'm a fan of Google and their software and apps. The camera was awesome, better than the Samsung. The S9+ display is beautiful but the Pixel is the phone I'd prefer to keep. not everyone will agree and that's ok, that's why there are choices.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Phazonclash:
Yes, out of all the devices I've owned over the years (see my signature), my Pixel 2 XL is probably the phone I've enjoyed the most using so far to be honest.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jimv1983:
Yes, absolutely. Very happy. Although if the bezels were smaller and the battery was bigger I would have bought the smaller Pixel 2. The XL is great but still awkward to use with one hand. Should have had a poll option that left out the "despite the problems" part. I've had no problems.

Wow, that's some bad luck. I'm still on my first with no issues.

No Pixel for another 9 months? Where do you get that? It's the middle of May and the Pixel 3 will likely be announced early October. That's not even a full 5 months.

What new devices will be released soon? The Pixel 3 will be another 5 months, Note 9 probably 4-5 months. Maybe the new LG (isn't that out already?).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Namolas:
Dude, that post was from the beginning of February. :silly:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jimv1983:
Ok. And? Somebody else commented on it recently which moved to the top of the list of recent activity which is why I saw it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] naiku:
Funnily enough, one of the things that had me looking at it is the bulkiness of it. The Note 3 I used to have was somewhat bulky, the S7 Edge while a really nice piece of kit, just feels so fragile. I dropped it a couple times (thankfully no damage) before having to buy a case just to make it a little easier to hold, even though I prefer to have no case on my phone.

This is another factor that had me buy the Pixel 2XL now, not much coming out anytime soon and I wanted to be able to sell my S7 Edge before used values of them go down the toilet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] fiffan86:
You do know about this feature at the top of posts that shows WHEN the post was made right, but like most people in this world, you weren't paying attention.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] pbman1953:
For sure!

Best phone I've ever owned. And I'm coming from years of Samsung use. Sam's were great but I do not miss the bloat. Plus the Google apps wok smoother in their own realm.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] naiku:
Well first impressions, it is not anywhere near as big as I was expecting. About the same width as the S7 Edge and a little taller. I think I prefer the location of the fingerprint scanner on the Samsung, but rarely ever used it so it is not a big deal to me at all. I wish they had included a Micro USB to USB-C adapter so that I could use my existing USB cables, chargers etc. Samsung include this with the S8, so a little disappointing that Google did not especially considering they included 3.5mm to USB-C and USB to USB-C adapters, but oh well.

Still in the process of setting everything up, but it is nice not having to immediately start trying to remove various AT&T and Samsung apps. I have what I want on there, nothing more, nothing less. Android 8 is taking a little getting used to (where it the icon to swap between sound - vibrate - silent? for example)

Thanks all who responded to this thread.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
Like many others I was all Samsung or nothing. I picked up the pixel 2xl and was going to use it along withy s8+ and decide from there if I was going to buy the s9+ or the pixel 3 xl as I upgrade every year. The only reason I even tried the pixel was to see what all the fuss was about. I sold my s8+ 2 days later and didn't give it a second thought. I will no longer ever buy a Samsung and I can't wait for the pixel 3!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jimv1983:
Yeah, I know that. Again, what's your point? I didn't see it in February. I saw it a few days ago because of recent comments. I read it and commented. Not sure why that's so hard to understand.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Namolas:
Listen, you are the only person here who doesn't seem to get it and nobody else is buying your BS excuse rather than just admitting you made a mistake and moving on.

You didn't quote somebody else that quoted my post recently. You specifically went back and quoted my original post that is more than 3 months old and proceeded to pick it apart showing how the math was 3 months off.

We all make mistakes, lets move on. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
I appreciate your reply, it isnt like the post is years old!

and yet you are still replying.... to an old thread too???? :confused:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] skimminstones:
should really have an option that says "yes the phone is great...i have no problems"
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] kuzco1:
Hi,

last week I got my new VDA Cpmact V with the following ROM:

ROM-Version: 1.56.162.5

ROM-Datum: 09/04/07

Funkempfaenger: 1.27.12.11

Protokoll-Version: 22.45.88.07H

I am trying to install the orginal HTC-ROM KaiserHTC_GER_1.56.407.3Reconstructed, but I have no success.

I have read a lot of mail and so on, but I dos not work.

kaiser-HardSPL.exe does not work, I habe the "white screen problem" - so that I have tried JumpSPL1.56-KAIS which brings me in the tri-color-screen. But I start KaiserCustomRUU.exe -it sasys that active sync has to be active, this is not the case.

Please help.

I have also tried to install TomTom6, but I get always the info the TT6 is not working on this PPC. Perhaps the Vodafone-ROM is the reason.

Please help

thanks

kuzco1
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] kyphur:
No No No, Did I forget to say No?

Just No for so many reasons.

You appear to have found the threads and even read parts of them.

Go there and ask the question, don't start a new thread...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] sml12:
Is it possible to lock the S7 just by tapping the fingerprint sensor (without pressing the button)?

Then is it possible to sleep by tapping the fingerprint sensor?

No roms and no root.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Meshuggahblast:
Only ways to wake up the phone:

- Power button then put finger on fingerprint scanner.

or

- Press the Home button and keep pressed so that it reads the fingerprint at the same time.

Only ways to put the phone to sleep:

- Press the power button

or

- Install a custom launcher like Apex Launcher which has an option to double-tap the wallpaper to turn the screen off.

That's all I can do for you, sorry. Probably other people have better solutions with root and customs ROMs, but with stock, I think that are the only ways known ; )
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] themrgoats:
Superman rom has an option to turn the phone on without pressing the home button just putting your finger on it like newer fingerprint readers. It doesn't always work but most of the time it's pretty fast.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] achour7:
Try Batman or Superman Roms
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] tonysak:
Hi All.

Thank you for any help you might give me in advance with this issue...

Last week, I tried to root the phone with the SM-G930P CF-Autoroot heroqltespr files with Odin found in this forum. I have rooted a few other phones but am no expert. The root after a few attempts failed (verified a few ways), however, some files must have been affected because the phone "identifies" as heroqltespr. Identifies as when I could plug into my PC heroqltespr would be the name. It was not set this way in the obvious name your device areas. I ended up doing a hard reset to clear the phone and other than the ghost naming everything was working fine.

A day or 2 ago Sprint rolled out a new OTA update which the phone installed. Since then the phone was draining battery life. After uninstalling and reinstalling the SD card today, it seems to have tripped a "Security Notice: Unauthorized Actions". That is when the trouble started. The phone started running hot, basically leaking battery power, and was all lagging. I'm assuming the CPU going Ludicrous speed.

Now, I am in a Samsung Splash screen loop, or or a recovery loop. The only thing it does is go into download mode.

I have tried flashing stock firmware, it fails. I've tried flashing with and without the SD or Sim card. Not really sure what I should be doing. The "P" version of my phone seems to be the bastard child of S7s. Any help you guys cold give me would be great. THANK YOU!

The Download Screen Reads:

Odin Mode (High Speed)

Current Binary: Samsung Official

System Status: Custom

FAP Lock: Off

Warranty Void: 8x8

Qualcomm Secure Boot: Enabled

AP SWREV: 85(2,1,1,1,1) K1 S4

I get this error when I try to flash back to stock SW REV CHECK FAIL : [ABOOT]FUSED 5 > BINARY 4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] freakboysays:
Stupid question but is your phone in a case?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] tonysak:
Sw rev check fail : [aboot]fused 5 > binary 4

No it isn't.

I get this error message on the download screen. SW REV CHECK FAIL : [ABOOT]FUSED 5 > BINARY 4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] tonysak:
I fixed it.

5 > BINARY 4 error, has to do with a Version 5 bootloader Sprint came out with in 2018. The fact that this is only affected by the SM-G390P further complicates things for the average user. Users on version 5 bootloader will need to wait until/If a version 5 universal bootloader for the SM-G930U to get unbloated firmware. Information on restoring your S7 SM-G930P to where you left off before you started trying to root your phone can be found below. More info on Sprint F'n us and BL Version 5 can be found here

https://www.arencambre.com/blog/2018/01/01/fused-firmware-version-locks-samsung-s7/comment-page-1/. There was a post on XDA (which I can't find) which gave the idea that Sprint came out with this version 5 bootloader to prevent people from flashing the phones to the U version and going overseas with them.

The stock files for the first version of Sprint Version 5 bootloader firmware dated 1-1-18 can be found here:

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930P/SPR/download/G930PVPS5BRA1/206876/

Unzip. Only have auto reboot and Re-partition checked as options in Odin.