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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Jonathan-H:
People always say the galaxies have better screens but to be honest, aside from brightness, I find Samsung screens to be poor.

I have 2 note 8's sitting here, which have multicolour shift when you shift it off angle, and one of them has a decidedly pink hue to the whites. This is not uncommon and I've seen it on the S9+ I tried as well. Also there is the light reflection running along the top and bottom edge of the curved screens ruining video content.

For me its this, Galaxies have bright screens, the S9+ has great speakers, the galaxies also have better battery life, but the Pixel 2 XL has much better cameras, and smoother software. Yes the screen has burn in and the top speaker is annoyingly quieter than the bottom...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dieselhazza:
The Pixel 2 XL has better software and much better battery life. Camera is amazing and Knowing 3 years instant software updates its a no-brainer. I used many Samsung devices including the note 8 and won't be getting another Samsung for a long time
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
Bet Samsung doesn't have the crushed blacks issue though. Easier to see in the brightest and darkest situations makes it better overall for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] John31Gamer:
I always wanted a Pure Android experience and timely updates. Now I have that with my Pixel 2 XL. The only thing that I miss is the 3.5 mm Jack port. :(

I have the adapter but sometimes I forget to bring it with me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] MHB1638:
I have both right now. Switched from Pixel 2XL to the 9+. Honestly it's a toss up. We all know what the Pixel brings to the table already. But for the 9+, I'm enjoying it. The messaging is better than Android messages, or Textra imo. The software that Samsung brings is better IMO as well like the calendar, messages, Health, browser, etc. (yes you can get the browser now). As for battery life, I've getting the same numbers. I unplug my phone at 4AM and go to bed at 830PM and have between 20-30% left on either phone. Camera seems pretty good but haven't used it much. Finger sensor isn't as good as the pixel being round and isolated, but it's MILES better than the s8. Honestly, I'm liking this phone. Not much to complain about.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dieselhazza:
Use it for a month snd you will come back to the pixel in a heart beat. The S9+ will lag and battery will drain. Just give it a month
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] MHB1638:
You might be right, time will tell. But the software has come a long ways since S5 days. Plus, I'm enjoying the theme engine built in. Can have the pixel look if I so desire.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] :
100% pure speculation.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
[MENTION=6982216]dieselhazza[/MENTION] did say he had the Note 8 so he's had experience with the latest Samsung phone before the S9 and S9+. So maybe he did still experience slowdown with his use. However, I heard lots with lots of people that Samsung finally doesn't have the over time slowdown that they've been known for.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dubbactrumpetmsu:
I have to say from from what I've seen of the S9+'s camera, I'm not impressed at all. Too much skin softening, too much of an attempt to white balance which blows other things out (and you could fix white balance post, but not detail reproduction...). My fiance is returning hers. Wish T-Mo had the Pixel instead of Verizon!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] :
Ah, I didn't see that part. I said that mainly because the phone has only been released in the US within the last few days. Also because I haven't experienced any slowdown on the two Note 8's and one S8+ here. There are many here who have no issues with the 2XL and I do like the phone but after all the problems I've had with the 2XL I can't see it being worth $900 new. I was super tempted to get a S9+ on preorder but I'll be sticking with the Note at least until the next Pixel comes out to save some cash. I haven't given up on Google yet just disappointed in the build quality this year.

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Yes, this is why I'm skipping it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
Why not buy with Google and activate with T-Mobile?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
why not both??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dubbactrumpetmsu:
Actually, I picked up a 64GB Panda XL for $650 this past week...not a bad price? :) Enjoying the heck out of it!

Sold my jailbroken iPhone X 256GB for $1000, so I didn't make out too bad, considering I paid only $150 more than that in November.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jdunker26:
Actually it does, my S9+ went back for it. There's several threads addressing the issue on different forums.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
Interesting but looks like a software fix is possible. The same can't be said for the Pixel 2 XL screen though.

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$200 off regular and brand new? Yeah that's a great price. How did you pay only $150 for the iPhone X?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cristiano Matos:
I would go to S9 Plus.

I have a Note 8 and a couples of days ago i purchased a Pixel 2 XL. I'm simply very regretted of it. Despite the better camera, Pixel 2 XL don't have a single thing better than my Note 8.

For sure S9 Plus will be more premium than Note 8 and of course a light years better than Pixel 2 XL

PS: I'M A ANDROID GUY. ALWAYS USED NEXUS DEVICES, SINCE MY NEXUS 4. I HAVE A PIXEL 1 XL AND EVEN IT LOOKS BETTER CONSTRUCTED AND SOLID THAN THE PIXEL 2 XL. MY PIXEL 1 XL STILL DO A GREAT JOB ON PHOTOS
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dubbactrumpetmsu:
Oh, nope it was used but looked brand new and had the box and everything,not too bad. Really liking it so far.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] kindrich:
I wish Google would revive the Google Play Edition program and release an Samsung Galaxy S9+ Google Edition. That device would be the king of of all Android phones!

Dreams aside, you really can't go wrong with either device. You just have to decide for yourself whether hardware (no 3.5mm jack, no microSD slot, blue shift and grainy screen) or software issues bother you more.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] :
no Touchwiz, actual updates like it should be, no bloatwares/useless Samsung apps, way smoother and better battery life were enough to compensate for the mediocre display.

Oh and here, the P2XL is actually cheaper than a regular S8 and it has 2 years warranty.

Ill never go back to Samsung, thats how I like my new Pixel 2 XL , NEVER
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] MArtyChubbs:
Had an S7e and I couldn't handle a locked bl, horrible battery life and jank like a mf'r. PXL was a sooo much better for me. The P2XL is a worthy upgrade. I saturated the color turned up the brightness and it has been a fine display not the best but overall the phone is the best experience I've ever had luckily I got a panda that was manufactured back in late December and my display as great so far. My S7 Edge is still on nougat and it still ****y battery life
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jimv1983:
For me it mostly comes down to software. I absolute HATE TouchWiz. If you don't mind TouchWiz (or even like it...:eek:) and are fine with really slow updates (6 months for major updates if ever and 1-2 months for security updates) and a little laggy OS that usually gets worse after a few months then the Galaxy S9 might be a good choice for you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Guyinlaca:
I'd take the S9+. I have a Note 8 and my friend has a Pixel 2 XL. Without root, I've been able to replace most TouchWiz apps with Google equivalents (Google Dialer, Google Contacts, Google Clock, etc.) Add to that, one can apply a dark theme without risky tweaks, customize the always on display, and various other enhancements over stock Android. Samsung screens are leaps and bounds better than the LG panel on the Pixel 2 XL. I appreciate the clean, bloat-free experience of the Pixel 2 XL, but it does feel lacking in customization, especially on the locked down Verizon model. In the past, I've rooted every Android phone that allowed me to, but we're reaching a point where modded phone upkeep is a constant game of fixing bugs after updates. Sure, there is Andromeda and Substratum for rootless themes but having to make sure the theme and apps are constantly updated to the right versions or face force closes isn't ideal.

The S9+ just works, and the faster processor with 6 GB RAM should eliminate or minimize lag.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dieselhazza:
Samsung phones would still lag even if it had 10GB of RAM.

I had a note 8 but it had lag and battery life issues which wasn't ideal. More than anything it was annoying as hell constantly worried about running out of juice. As a result returned the note 8 and got myself a pixel 2 XL. Ohhh my what a difference. Battery life is amazing very snappy fluent usage. No lagging and running latest OS. I had a few samsung devices and they all lagged and had poor battery life. I used a sony xz premium which had no lag and good battery life. However from now on I'm a long time pixel user. The difference is day and night
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cristiano Matos:
Yes., I understood your point.

Samsung needs to be more efficient with updates, that's a fact. Useless Samsung apps can be disabled or uninstalled. Talking about battery, i'm pretty sure that my Note 8 have better juice than my Pixel 2 XL.

About price compared with S8, of course Pixel 2 XL needs to be more cheaper. Lack of wireless charging, headphone jack, IP68, worse display (that blue tint is horrible), less premium feel (not so lack of premium feel but P2XL is not so great talking about construction) and many software and hardware improvements inside S8 and S8 plus.

P2XL camera is a way better, for sure, but some Gcam ports do the job done with a good quality in post processing. Front camera of the S8 is a shame.

As i said, I'm a pure Android user and always used Nexus and Pixel devices but i'm not happy with P2XL overall.

Keeping my Note 8 until Samsung releases Note 9 or Google with Pixel 3 XL. Hope next Google device ship real premium feel as they price tag demands.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] kdkinc:
Buy the Samsung device as long as you don't want to be pestered with those silly Android updates.

Buy the Samsung device as long as you don't mind paying big bucks for a device that will break if you fart too loud.

Buy the Samsung device as long as you don't mind having a device infested with their crapware.

Tough decision?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sublimaze:
Badger50 summed it up very well. If you like Touchwiz and use Samsung's apps, then you will probably be better off with another Samsung device. My last Samsung was a S6, and it was awesome for the first couple of months but it became a lagfest. I've heard the S8 does not start lagging like that, and I would not expect the S9 to either, but who knows what will happen.

If you have never used a "pure Android" phone (or it has been a while), then you should give serious consideration to the Pixel 2. I bought my P2XL in January, and I have been extremely pleased. I charge it every other day, the camera is phenomenal, and it gets updates as soon as they become available. I kept it stock for the first month, because it was that good. But the root itch finally got to me, so I installed a couple of Magisk modules and V4A...nothing crazy. Also using Nova Launcher, and it runs every bit as fast & smooth as the day I got it. Imo, the only negative is no aux jack. But otherwise, it is an exceptional device that can stand toe-to-toe with anything out there.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Early reported issues? here
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
Ok I've had my pixel 2 xl for 4 days and I'm in shock at how much lag the s8+ has. I didn't notice it till I got my pixel. Battery life around the same camera blows the s8+ away. Very happy with this purchase
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Rhamza161:
I've had the S8+ since the day the pixel 2 launched (I had both phones for a few weeks) I was forced to return the pixel 2 due to AT&T not telling me the truth about returns and new contracts. I regret every day not having the pixel and with the new $200 off sale I am going back to the pixel 2 xl because I loved it so much. The S8+ has a superior screen (even if it was also too blue).

Glad you like the Pixel 2, it is an amazing device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dubbactrumpetmsu:
I'm still loving it a week later - rooted with stock rom and Substratum, and it's great. Don't notice the little bit of blue shift there is during normal use, and it's been super quick. I'll tell you one thing I hate about Samsung phones now - that damn curve. That on top of the camera sucking just kept me far away from trying the S9+ for an extended amount of time. And to answer an earlier question about how I had the X for $150, I didn't account for tax - but bought for $1149 and sold for $1000 a bit ago.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mngdew:
After S7e, I moved to Pixel and then Pixel 2 XL. Now I'm with S9+.

Yes, you do get monthly updates from Google for Pixel 2 XL, however, there are things that Google hasn't been able to fix. To name one, Bluetooth which I use quite a lot. I no longer have the issue since moving to s9+.

I do agree with everyone that Pixel 2 XL feels smoother when it comes to software, but that's because it's on stock. When it comes to hardware, Pixel 2 XL cannot compete with S9+, especially the quality of the display.

If I were you, I would wait until Pixel 3 XL comes out since you have S8+. Coming from S8+ to either Pixel 2 XL or S9+ is not an upgrade.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
No your right it's not much of an upgrade but I had to see both sides before I can really tell what I prefer. Both Samsung and Google are the best at what there trying to accomplish with these devices and I love both for the reasons we all know. I'm undecided at the moment if I go pixel 3 xl or s10+. I will play with both s8+ and pixel 2xl. Sell both and buy the one I want[emoji2] [emoji2] [emoji2]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sublimaze:
Funny how S8 owners insist their phone doesn't lag...until they use a Pixel ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] shiftr182:
I came from a rooted/ROM'd Exynos S8+ to Pixel 2 XL. The Pixel is faster, the screen isn't bad(comparable to S8 in saturated mode). I was really worried about the screen difference but after I put the Pixel in saturated mode I dont even notice it. Its harder to "flash" stuff on because of the dual partitions, but overall I'm happy. I have had the Pixel for about 20 hours and had 4 ROMs on it already, just to try them all out. The camera on the Pixel is better, and the OS is just plain snappy. It doesn't lag on anything. I still have the S8 but the Pixel is my new daily driver. One thing I noticed is that AOSP doesnt have even half of the stupid feature popups, or instructional messages that Samsung has. It was a breeze setting up the Pixel.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
I never said my s8 didn't lag
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sublimaze:
I wasn't referring to you specifically. But most S8 owners will say their phone doesn't lag.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
Oh ok gotcha[emoji2]
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] j4s0ni2ice:
I was searching over on HowardForums and someone mentioned a new ROM that came out directly from HTC. They said the ROM speed up the scrolling and fixed some camera issues on the TyTn II.

Where is it?

I can't find a cab... just a bunch of people talking about it.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] grandpareza:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Kaiser_ROMs

There are all the HTC and ATT shipped roms. I found it using Kaiser Wiki.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] XtreMe_G:
you must be kidding........

and you wonder why the mods keep locking your threads
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] futbolkeeper:
Also if you would look at the sticky that say "Read before you post" you might find it there. That sticky is there for this reason, there is a ton of helpful information in it. Please for the love of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, read it before starting a new thread.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] j4s0ni2ice:
I searched...

I searched HTC ROM... new ROM... tons of variations. Every post I read either talked about it and didn't provide a link or was unclear as to it's availability...

Looking at your posts... I noticed they point me toward wiki sites... sorry I didn't think to search there. I don't know if it would have done much though... it doesn't specifically say HTC ROM. It says WWE? Which I have no idea what that means... but I'll read on.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] AllTheWay:
World Wide English...READ ON! :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] MikeChannon:
Sigh, Advice given.

Closed

Mike
[MX Player] wakeupandhearthemusic:
Hi,

VLC automatically adds recommendation row to Android TV main screen while MX Player does NOT have this option.

Is it possible to enable it?

THank you.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Hi,

Currently, this is not supported by the MX player. We will convey your feedback to our development team for future improvements.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] shafayetsabbir3:
My device is rooted. I m use substratum in my device.. I m using a theme in substratum for 2 week ago but today I try to install & apply a new one but once I did that my device itself restart & Showing me a message " Android system load failed.. Your Data maybe corrupted , Please do a reset factory " but I want to back my device without loosing my data... What can I do. Please anyone help me..[IMG="This is error"]https://www.dropbox.com/s/8yh27g17vyoy079/20180316_195254.jpg?dl=0[/IMG]
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Shivam.S:
take a backup with twrp recovery and clear data
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] shafayetsabbir3:
are u sure it will work?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Shivam.S:
yes boot in fastboot and boot twrp recovery and connect with pc you able to access your data you can take backup from pc and twrp as well
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] shafayetsabbir3:
Bro I want full backup like app, software everything as it was before
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] shafayetsabbir3:
[IMG="This is the error"]https://www.photobox.co.uk/my/photo/full?photo_id=500658672385[/IMG]
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Shivam.S:
Then try to uninstall magisk with twrp then any application not able to modify your system and for boot successfully just download magisk uninstaller from XDA sorry for my bad english
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] fjjdjd:
This message showed up on my phone after my Xiaomi tried to connect to my sim cards. one of my sim was corrupted. after i took it out my phone worked normally
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FukTheRegister:
Hi !

I want to use "Don't keep activities" in developper options.

But i want to have execption.

For exemple, I want keep map running if it go backgroup, for GPS.

But by default, if I switch or go to homescreen, I want Android kill application (don't care of keeping bank application, or any games, and battery is better :))

How to do this ?

I m root, xposed at all :)
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] blake .l:
Since i'm unlocked bootloader, rooted do I need to flash the above mentioned files??? reason I ask I logged into Zedge the other day just fine and then logged out, now when I try to log back in it tells me permission denied?? if I do have to flash is there anything special I need to do or can I just flash through TWRP or Flashify??c
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] skywalker-live:
Neither of those have anything to do with any apps. If your using official TWRP then you can keep your /data partition encrypted. To remove encryption you will format which also erases everything in /data and internal SD. What your referring to changes the fstab to allow the choice to be encrypted, and was only necessary before TWRP was able to decrypt.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] itsttime206:
Hello Skywalker! Can you tell me how I would go about disabling forced encryption for good?(at least until I choose to turn back on). I don't want my device to be encrypted whatsoever, so after I wipe data and flash lineage/stock, what else should I do to prevent the device from encrypting? Thanks!
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] skywalker-live:
If you are dealing with lineage I would ask in that thread for help, or read through the twrp thread.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] itsttime206:
Well, lineage OR stock. So for this case, stock. If I just flashed stock and have TWRP, how would I disable forced encryption?
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] skywalker-live:
Again, read the twrp thread. It has the answer your looking for.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VersionTV:
Hey everyone,

I'm using [MENTION=6917540]Astrako[/MENTION] 's LG V30 Port Rom Nougat in my H815.

I did

not

receive any bootloop or ghost screen problem yet.

So which kernel should i flash for better performance? :confused:

Thanks.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fipselinho:
i wanna know that too...is there an kernel that let us set cpu voltages?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptorddd:
astrako's is stock. just added feature to adjust screen color but its stock.

only kernel available is TITAN.

it already have lower voltages to the point it all works. no reboots ect due to lower voltages.

exist only 1 kernel that is TITAN
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fil3s:
I used llama sweet kernel for N. Now I'm using usu aoscp h815 kernel.

llama is ok here is the recommended app to grab it to try

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.genesixx.host
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cbarandas:
I wanna try also the Llama kernel but after flash it, i have no internal storage only in TWRP is present. Any ideas to fix it?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fil3s:
Don't make sense to me.. That flashing a kernel would delete ur internal storage

Is it still there in a file manager? Simplest solution is a clean flash and be sure to flash root after kernel
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cbarandas:
I I'll try.... In a file manager is missing, but i don't tried with root. Can I use magisk or is better Su?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fil3s:
Yes just flash kernel and magisk and ur good to go :) what room are you using?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cbarandas:
I'm using ROM][H815] H-ROM V30 PORT V2.2 [Full UX6+][v29a][v10f][Mods+] by Astrako, for me it works really fine with Titan Kernel but i wanna try Llama... What's your opinion? I just have ghost image problems nothing else!
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fil3s:
Hmm.. Maybe stick with titan if u are on stock based ROM.. Llama is N kernel but I've tried it on RR 5.8.5 N by the same dev.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cbarandas:
I will try by this order : rom, kernel and root with magisk!
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fil3s:
Yes that is preferred way. :) if it fails u may go back to Titan.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cbarandas:
I've tryed everything in different ways... Not succeed.... :crying:
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fil3s:
Well keep trying if u want. But titan is better tbh.. Just thought I'd give another alternative. :svetius:
[Essential Phone Accessories] maltydog:
What is the best backup (fast) charger for this phone?
[Essential Phone Accessories] seabro01:
Any of the power delivery chargers should work well. Anker has a good power delivery charger for under $30.
[Essential Phone Accessories] maltydog:
What's the name of the Anker charger? There are so many of them out there.