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[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] jimv1983:
I'm very unimpressed with the screen of the Pixel 3 XL. I actually prefer my Pixel 2 XL because it actually shows accurate red. I just tried a Pixel 3 XL and it didn't matter which color mode I selected reds still looked like a neon sign.

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Reds are over saturated in all color modes.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
The Google Pixel 3 XL has a crazy crisp display. Just kidding, this is automated text so who knows if this screen is any good. So, you be the judge! A higher rating indicates that it's extremely sharp and clear, and that you cannot see pixels with your naked eye.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You don't want to give your significant other yet another reason to yell at you while you're reading XDA in bed. Rate this thread to express what you think of the Google Pixel 3 XL's display minimum dimness. A higher rating indicates that the display can get extremely dim, ideal for reading in very dark environments.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
When you call granny, does she keep saying "Huh?! Wut?!" or does the conversation flow pretty well? Rate this thread to express how you feel about the Google Pixel 3 XL's call quality. A higher rating indicates that calls are clear and crisp, and that regardless of background noise, you can hear the other party clearly (and with ample volume) and they can hear you.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] coolhandz:
5 out of 10 for call quality. The person on the other end says my voice has a high pitched static to it when I use the phone itself or if I am using the USB buds. Doesn't happen when I am on bluetooth so I would say it may be hardware related in some way.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] sunNsnow:
Wifi calling works well: no complaints about how I sound. I could hear the person on the other end clearly. (Google Pixel 3 XL.)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] BMP1244:
Call quality has been great. No complaints.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] bobbyphoenix:
Same here. Landline quality for me.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] lakingslayer:
Depends on carrier and service area for both ends of the call. My experience so far is it's not any better or worse than my LG V20 was.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] Zenoran:
I have a faint static sound on phone calls through the ear speaker. It sounds kind of like ground loop feedback you could get in audio electronics.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] dipstik:
the first person i called said i sound good without asking, and when i called myself i didnt hear static. wifi calling seems to work on att too. this is coming from nexus 6 (no P)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] jworthing2:
It's good on my end but yesterday I was told by the other person it was horrible. She said she could hear every little sound going on around me painfully loud
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] Geekser:
Exceptional Call Quality - better than my Samsung Note 9 by far. I called my son the other day and without saying anything about being on a new phone, he mentioned how great the call was - clear and crisp - I noticed it too - on my first call - Helps that I am on ATT and Enhanced LTE services are working.

I am really happy about that - Enhanced LTE and WiFi Calling did not work on my Note 9 but they work GREAT on my Pixel 3 XL -
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] MILH0U5E:
I have the same issue. Worked with Google support on the issue and they came to the conclusion it was defective.

Started RMA process, but after reading all the issues people are having with RMAs I'm just going to return the 3XL.

As for the noise, it's a constant static noise only heard while using the handset on calls. Sounds like an old flip phone that is on a call while being charged.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] Tanmenso:
This Pixel 3 XL is Project Fi ready according to Google but WiFi calls VoLTE isn't working it doesn't matter if you're connected to T-Mobile, it won't work, so call quality on Project Fi :mad:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] djy:
I'm getting coil whine like noises during calls, likely from poor shielding to EMI, otherwise calls are clear on my end. RMA'd it but I suspect the replacement will have the same flaw.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] Camdr01d:
Received my Pixel 3XL last week. Called a friend who uses an iPhone (7 I think), and I have never experienced a phone call so clear...ever. It was shockingly clear. Both of us are on AT&T in a metropolitan area. Also, my previous phone was a Pixel XL. Another thing: after the clarity shocked me I pulled my phone away from my head and looked at the screen, and there was a tiny "HD" beside the call duration.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] Demolition49:
I'm in the UK and also have great call quality, I've also noticed the HD icon during calls, wonder how this works?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] bobbyphoenix:
https://www.androidauthority.com/enhanced-hd-voice-explained-802538/

https://www.androidcentral.com/volte
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] awilson1818:
Distortion issues if using hotspot and making a call over Bluetooth while in my car...have to disconnect the hotspot and then quality is normal.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] Mdizzle1:
Very crisp voice calls, maybe in part to Three 4G voice data?

Hands free calls through the supplied headphones is also fantastic
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] Sml03:
I'm having horrible phone calls and I'm using Project Fi with a Pixel 3. Sent Google some feedback and took a survey so we'll see what happens. Overall super disappointed in both the service and the phone. I'm starting to regret switching from my Oneplus
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] sudipminhas:
Pixel 3xl poor call quality

People on the other end cannot hear me out hear static. My pixel 3xl I'd over well old
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] dev311k:
Same here in Korea, carrier kt.

People who calling with me, every single person complains about my voice.

It sounds buzzzzzzz, robotic sound.

Maybe it would be the MIC issue?

I cannot refund or change the device here So I just wait for patch somedays...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] wrxpirate:
Same issue!

I'm at my wit's end. This is my third Pixel 3 XL. (first had audio output issues) I've had two Pixel 3 XLs that have microphone issues. Sound in recorded video seems to be fine. Callers end up asking me to text them because they can't hear me. I swapped with my husband's Pixel 2 to hear the issue and yes...electronic sounding and fade out and back in. It does sound ok but muffled in safe mode...but I can't use a phone only in safe mode; especially a $1,000 phone!

Help! Anyone else?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] nyydynasty:
it's a hit-and-miss with me. I switched from an AT&T Galaxy S9 to a Project Fi Pixel 3 and now I'm getting some choppiness in about 1 or 2 of every 5 calls I make. I dont know if it's the phone or the service switch from AT&T to Fi. it's not terrible but the quality is not what I had before.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] cowalex01:
Official thread on Google forum. We are all affected by this quality calling issue. No one from Google complains about it.

https://productforums.google.com/forum/?noredirect=true#!topic/phone-by-google/Y4pNmLMVVdk
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] bsilvertab:
A reddit thread on this topic was started as well: The google app downgrade appears to be a fix (for now).

https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/a4ryyh/verizon_call_audio_dropouts_pixel_3_and_3_xl/
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] nyydynasty:
For those on Project Fi, here's what their support sent me. To be able to switch from one carrier to another is really helpful with finding out if the call quality issue is related to a specific carrier:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] sharik2009:
Had 7 Pixel 3 XL and all of them had buzzing in the earpiece. I finally returned it.

My 2 XL is working like a champ.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] RevoWution:
Terrible call quality. Probably the worst I've experienced on any phone I've owned.

Most annoyingly, my mic (for me) and sound cuts out (for me and the person on the other end) consistently for around 5-10 seconds every 30-60 seconds, so the person on the other end is constantly asking me to repeat what I just said. Or if they somehow miraculously catch my entire sentence, they complain there's so much static/distortion they ask me to repeat it anyway. It's at a point where I'm afraid to make/receive a phone call.

Yep, I've been posting in that Google Support thread as well. It's pathetic Google haven't released an official statement acknowledging the problem... :\

Hopefully it's a software glitch/bug somewhere and not a hardware one, since I have yet to experience the above issues with WhatsApp voice calls, but the call quality is noticeably worse compared to my 2 XL on WhatsApp calls.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] Shipmate:
I'm not having any call quality or sound issues on my Pixel 3 XL 128GB (white).
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] dev311k:
December patch & Using Volte solved my problem. hmm....
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] TheIgster:
I get distortion in the earpiece when I turn up the volume during a call. Regardless of how loud the caller is, the distortion appears when I turn the volume up. Not always all the way either. It's a shame because the call quality on my S7 Edge was the best I've ever had previous to this. Other than the distortion (which seems to go away if I turn the volume down), the call quality is pretty good. It is a tad annoying though to have the distortion when you need to turn up a call volume.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Rate this thread to express how you think the Google Pixel 3 XL's Wifi performs. A higher rating indicates that it has excellent range, throughput, and signal strength. Like when you're taking a dump in the bedroom upstairs, do your videos have to buffer or do they come through without interruption?

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
We know how much you like to stream, ahem, "videos", and so cellular data is mega-important. Rate this thread to express how you think the Google Pixel 3 XL's LTE performs. A higher rating indicates that it's fantastic: throughput is excellent and signal strength is top-notch.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] tyea:
Pixel 3 XL owner here. I may be seeing a slight improvement in reception compared to my previous Pixel 2 XL, but am not 100% sure yet. I have the Fi Switch app, and will compare the statistics it reports over the next month to the 2XL statistics I saved. Some places I go make Project Fi switch to all 3 cellular network options, so the data should be interesting.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] NippleSauce:
Also a 3XL owner. Cellular throughout is fantastic (on T-Mobile) compared to my previous phone (LG V20).

This is most likely due to the Pixel 3 XL supporting band 71. I'm finally able to utilize those new, high penetration low frequency TMo towers.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Proper etiquette aside (hint: don't use speakerphone while doing your "business" in a public bathroom), rate this thread to express how you think the Google Pixel 3 XL's speakerphone performs. A higher rating indicates that you love it: it's loud and it's clear.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] vwgti18:
Speakers are horrible at low volume. Anything below 50% is muffled. When they are turned up they sound amazing.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] ihavoc:
Compared to my HTC U11 I replaced with the Pixel 3 XL, they sound terrible, the bass is non-existent and the clarity is terrible. They do get loud though, wish Google made them sound a little bit better.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] bobbyphoenix:
I was just doing some testing/comparing with what I came from (Moto E4 Plus), and the XL blows it out of the water. I tested some music, and YouTube videos. So much louder, crisper, clearer, and has full body bass. The other thread about the vibration being so bad I can't agree with either. Yes I have some vibration, but at full volume on both phones, the XL has about doubled the vibration of the Moto, but it isn't a deal breaker. It's nothing I would complain about considering how much the sound is more like a home theater for me compared to the Moto.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] synplex:
Speakers are muffled, but louder then my Pixel 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] dontbeweakvato:
My top speaker is muffled and only about 10% of the total sound. Almost like there is hardly any sound coming out of the top speaker
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] bobbyphoenix:
That's by design from Google. There's a bunch of articles on it, and I think even in some threads here. The top speaker is to compliment the bottom, not to be equal.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] dontbeweakvato:
Makes sense. I do think I remember hearing something about that
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] MrMeeseeks:
The speakers are not that impressive, especially at low volume. Sound is muffled and there is distortion or white noise when watching YouTube reviewers like JerryRigEverything or LinusTechTips.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] skew:
I am not to impressed with the audio volume on speaker phone as well. At least compared to my Galaxy S8+ that I would rate as "ok" . I would rate the Pixel 3XL as "poor" for a speaker phone. I wanted to love the Pixel after almost a week of use I am returning it back to Google today. It was hard to justify spending $950 on a phone and trading in a S8+ that is just about better at everything for what I use than the Pixel. Screen brightness in the sun was another issue I had against the Pixel.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] bill1253:
My speakers sound good. I watched JerryRigEverything and I eventually did hear the distortion but I had the volume so low that I had to put it up to my ear and couldn't watch the video. I've played songs and at different volumes I don't hear any distortion.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] tyea:
I have the 3xl, and find the speakers at full volume sound better with the screen face down. I suspect the vibration of the phone backside makes full volume clarity worse on a hard surface.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] lambda89:
I just got my Pixel 3 XL.

I also have the speaker problems.

First:

Watching YouTube Videos with Music or voices.

Absolutely not clear, it is distorted.

It is the bottom speaker.

Then I called Google service.

During call (I used normal phone function with top speaker) I could hear some sounds. Not very loud but frequently repeating. Something like vibration or a "cricket". Not easy to describe. Especially when the volume of conversation is not so high.

Now Google wants me to do some other solution possibilities and if it's still not working then I shall contact my provider/dealer.

I guess finally they wanna exchange the devices.

The wording sounded that they already know very good about that issue.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] ShaqB:
My notifications sounds are really wierd and there's distortion when I listening to podcasts ... That's was the deal breaker for me . I can't justify spending 1.5k on a phone with really bad speakers and hoping for a update. Sadly I was loving this phone besides of that issue.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] Marsh10:
can anyone report if the December update improved the speakers when listening to media?. Distortion might've been addressed in this update.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] Aaditya91:
So far, since installing the update I haven't had any at all. Some people on other threads are reporting the same. While some say there are still certain (really specific) use cases and frequencies where they are experiencing the buzzing/distortion.

I personally had muffled sound issues at low volumes, which for me is totally gone so far. It is crisp and clear now.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] 24HourClock:
I feel the same way about the phone's backside vibrating at high volumes, I also noticed that it can be affected by a case that has a little bit of play like mine does.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] billyt1:
I came from a Samsung S7 and feel like it had a better quality sound specially, after a mixer path mod. Also had a scenario the other day when I made a phone call and it sounded like someone else was there like when you use a land line and someelse in your house trys to make a phone call not knowing you where using the phone. Also 2 different people told me they couldn't hear me but when I call them back they hear me fine.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Real Life Review] yonie37amb:
Wow okay. Nice speaker. My phone have mx player and it's really nice too.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] 619godfather:
I am new and i just want to know what is the best and easiest register editor for the touch cruise.

Thanks
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] batista70:
Welcome in XDA :)

I use this : http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/RegEdit/

Or you can use this from PC : http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] 619godfather:
thanks for your help
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] hambola:
Total Commander is another alternative. I can confirm that it works on the cruise since i have used it to implement many of the tweaks in this forum.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] Jules Winnfield:
I agree.

Total Commander rocks !

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[Touch Cruise ROM Development] ovidiaconescu:
Total Commander rocks!
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] lanny:
Resco Register used much easier than PHM.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] batista70:
Yes but PHM is free :D
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] texarcana:
I use Pocket Controller Pro.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] bnm7bnm:
PHM

PHM is the best.

1.freeware

2.very easy - i donno how can any regeditor be easier than that..

3.has all the features required
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] SilentEYE:
I dont know why, but some entries of programms dont let delete them. In my case these app was uninstalled, but left some registry folders.

Totalcommander was able to uninstal it nearly totally.

Does someone know if its possible to protect the registry entries of your app?
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Davka:
Firmware 47.1.A.16.20 available.

It's a big change in the version number but no big changes visible on first look.

It has September security patches included. It's 250MB in size when updating from previous 47.1.A.12.270.

Android version is still 8.0.0.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] jeff9891:
Got it today on a Customized_DE
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] thanioan1981:
So it is apparently only security patches? When is Android Pie expected?
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Dean F:
Starting November, as per Sony official announcement.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] xPandamon:
Feels like the battery is lasting longer again after the last update made it worse. Yes, i did reflash the last firmware with newsflasher, it still was worse than before but now it's fixed again. I flashed it again to try and fix my WIFI issues but i found a solution to it, disabling the option that keeps mobile internet always active while wifi is enabled in developer settings fixed it. It runs like a dream and every problem i had is gone now. Still loving this phone ^^
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] JxFx:
I read also on other forums that WIFI issues still exist for some users. For me the WIFI connection became a lot more stable, after using the 'Wifi analyser' app and choosing a more quiet Wifi channel !
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] cmac669:
Yeah JxFx I've had the wifi issues since day one. It's never went away. 2GHz connection is just ass. All the time. 5GHz is absolutely fine. This WiFi analyser app might help in the house, but then when I'm outside connecting to other WiFi networks (like the one at work) it's always ass because it's always 2GHz only. Just lived with it really since I like the Xz Premium so much
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] mejgs:
In my case this doesn't fix the issue
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Margiel:
Hi,

I open Emma application and for my Sony G8141 there are only two available softwares

47.1.a.12.170 and 45.0.a.7.137.

How can I get new software 47.1.a.16.20 for installation in Emma application ?
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] SkyHigh76:
You can also use FlashTool and download latest firmware inside the app via XperiFirm. There the latest one is available for a lot regions. Maybe your region doesn´t have the latest firmware available.

But you can use every firmware you want.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Tron510:
Which region firmware should I use? I am currently on customized DE, but I'm on att in the USA. I don't use the us oem because that disables Google pay. My problem is Google messages doesn't do group messages without the us oem.

Do any other regions allow group txts? I've only tried customized DE and UK.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] vnbm:
Anyone else noticed an issue with latest firmware dropping cellular connection?

After updating to 47.1.A.16.20, my network drops at random times ( 3 - 4 times a day), and I need to restart to get working again. Tried 2 different ROM's, same result.

Had to downgrade to 47.1.A.12.270, which is stable again.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] fr0zensphere:
I can report that this update definitely fixed the Bluetooth bug I was having previously. It was not a critical bug, but somewhat annoying. In the past, whenever BT was turned on, it immediately showed that it was "connecting" to all my paired devices at once. Made no sense. After waiting for like a minute, it would stop doing it, I was then able to select the device I was actually trying to connect with, and then it would work normally after that.

After this update, it no longer has any weird behavior. The BT connection works normally.

I cannot comment on cellular connection or WiFi behavior. I have been having spotty cellular connection at work but that's because the T-Mobile coverage is not great in my area. WiFi seems alright before and after update, but I also haven't been paying too much attention because I don't really use my phone much when I'm in WiFi-covered areas anyway (home or work basically).
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] chichino84:
So it seems that this version will be the last Oreo build, where magisk v18 + xposed systemless 90.2 beta3 (thx to [MENTION=4688377]russel5[/MENTION] patch) work.

Is there a way to update from rooted stock 12.75 without a total wipe?
[Android Head-Units] alh84001:
I had this unit for some 2, 3 weeks now, and while it worked great initially, all of a sudden the radio app started acting up.

It starts with some garbage displayed (e.g. 'jV!fxcj') instead of radio station name, and it is not responsive at all. If I manage to get to home screen or to anywhere else, it will just pop back up to the front, and it keeps happening constantly, Sometimes, after doing who knows what, I manage to kill it, and I can use the rest of the head unit, but that happens rarely. I also tried going to the settings -> apps, and killing the app from there, but it doesn't help.

I hard reset the unit, and the radio worked fine for about five minutes, and then it started happening again. Is there a way to at least disable the Radio app somehow, so the unit is usable in some capacity?