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[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ItWasAllIntended:
Well lucky you ;​-​). Where'd you order from?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] l.m.prowse:
So DPD have mine, but won't deliver it "due to an unexpected delay in your area" and won't let me go collect it because they don't allow collections after 1:30 -.-
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWolfman:
does anyone else wanna slap him ;) I have something lovely to hold but its not my dam pixel 3 xl 128g black grrrr glad you got yours matey :)

can anyone confirm if call screening is working in the uk
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tareq8:
anyone ordered the pixel stand from john lewis and got the shipping notification ?

my order still show no tracking available !
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] markd66:
Yes, I ordered one separately from my phone. Got despatch notifications for both, and both have arrived.

JL are not fulfilling the orders themselves so the order info on their site is limited. When it's on its way you will be notified by DHL.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hereisphilly:
Google direct [emoji2]

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I don't think it is [emoji20]
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tareq8:
Did they send sms or email ?

I ordered using forward service address , so did not have a valid uk mobile phone number .
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mdizzle1:
Glass screen protectors with a black trip look terrible on the phone and stop the notch blending in.

Tempted to just go naked on the front, the screen is too good.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
I too faced a delay with DPD today, in Bristol. Got the email said it would be delivered today around 7:30am and advised to expect the 1 hour window bny 11am. Midday I checked the tracking and it states "as requested, it'll be delivered tomorrow" - rang them up and asked who on earth requested such a thing as it certainly wasn't me!! But they said due to a back-log they had to delay some items.

SHould be here tomorrow...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] l.m.prowse:
Mines in Cornwall, mine only got to the depot quite late in the morning, so I'm assuming that maybe it was too late for the day's deliveries, or maybe one of the drivers is sick, we did have a delivery from DPD this morning. The tracking says it'll be delivered tomorrow providing the conditions that stopped it today are gone.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Good luck!

Yeah Bristol depot said they had managed to clear some backlog some backlog though will confirm delivery sending out the 1 hour window email by 11am tomorrow....fingers crossed....
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ItWasAllIntended:
At least yours is only delayed by a day heh. Still got another week to go.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] markd66:
SMS. Although you can't track via the JL site, if the order says "Will be delivered by .... on 1st November" then it should have been delivered today.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tareq8:
Thanks

will check with the mail forwarding company :good::good:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Elicx:
You are one lucky person, if only they'd send me mine or at least give me an estimated delivery instead of just delayed :/
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Adam182:
Not working as of yet, hopefully it will make it though.

Really, really impressed with the build quality, it's remarkably similar to my HTC u11 at the edges.

Really enjoying this phone, my first non HTC for many, many years.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hereisphilly:
What are your speakers like?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] daleski75:
Not got anything through from CPW, no order number nothing so unsure how to even cancel, guess I will have to wait for the delivery tomorrow if it arrives to then refuse it so I can get a refund put back onto my credit card.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
Well still no further updates from Google regarding my order that has been put back numerous times

what so annoying is if you go to the google uk store, you can buy it now and there are no delivery delays mentioned

so unsure why our orders are delayed
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikey F:
Got my 3xl on the 1st, pre-ordered and collected. Seriously impressed with the quality and feel, speed is fantastic, camera is really great. Speakers are ok, go quite loud but lose bad when up high, which I'm not that bothered about as I hardly ever listen through the phone speakers anyway. That is the only minor disappointment amongst a host of positives.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
i only use through speakers a bit as use wireless headphones, whats is like for calls in busy/noisy areas

I've just been on phone with google who weren't very helpful just giving out the usual scripts

Asked why I can go to their webstore and buy a pixel 3 xl 64gb and it showing as in stock, yet my pre-order from 14 October is constantly being put back. They stated that even if ordered now on store you can't guarantee when delivery will be as that just says when they have in stock to ship and it down to the couriers but it will be on first come first served, so you will be waiting for pre-orders to be shipped first.

Asked about my order and just said it would arrive by 15-16th Nov, but they said the same when they stated the 30-31st October, 1-2nd Nov, 2-5th Nov, 7-8th Nov with these dates going backwards and forwards.

He also tried saying mine was waiting to be dispatched, but pointed out to him if that was the case then surely it would have progressed past the initial stage and say that the order can no longer be cancelled online

Overall poor performance from Google on this
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikey F:
Unfortunately can't really answer as I'm tucked away in the quiet of centre parcs lol. But the calls I have had have been clear and no issues. The speaker is ok for music, but if you only listen to music through it, you might be a little disappointed?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AndyCr15:
If you compare against other phones though, the speakers are fantastic.

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Speaker test is about half way in.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Evil_munki:
When shipped from the Google Store, how many working days is delivery? Next day?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chealsearock:
Mine has just shipped from the Google Store (Pixel 3XL, 128gb, white) and is arriving tmmrw.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AndyCr15:
Yes, mine was. Well, the day after I got the text I think anyway.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
Nice when did u pre-order
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chealsearock:
Ordered on the 25th Oct (cancelled my original preorder on the day of the launch event because I wanted a white instead of black!).
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
Lucky I pre-ordered on 14th but 64gb version and still not dispatched but if go to website it says available for dispatch.

Totally disappointed in the process this time, but just cancel order until they get sorted.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Elicx:
My delivery is supposed to arrive today. Not Pink 3 XL 64gb.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike ESC:
I ordered Saturday morning through CPW, came yesterday around 3pm, 3 XL White 128GB, buzzing, and I'm so happy I gave Huawei Mate 20 Pro back! :D
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Thrillofit:
Thanks for your recent Google Store order.

We wanted you to know right away that your order has a new estimated delivery date of Nov 20 - 21. You’ll get a confirmation once it's dispatched.

Comeon................................
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] y2grae:
Update regarding my EE order:

Complained

lots

I now have £59 credit on my account, or as I like to call it, the google stand for £10

now the race is on to see which gets to me first
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
when did you pre-order?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wazka2:
To those who got theirs 3xl.

Did you notice top speaker buzzing during the call? Similar to what Pixel 2 used to do?

Mine does it but not always, not on every call.

BT-EE network.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Thrillofit:
14 oct.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
I'll wait to see if my date changes then as I always ordered on 14th
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ItWasAllIntended:
You think it's worth doing the same? I wouldn't mind a free £59 :​-​)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] y2grae:
I had no message saying there was no change in delivery, my message was day before saying everything was en route etc, then website link showed 1st November.

then, website went down in the evening and when I checked in the morning, date changed - no actual confirmation from EE to state this.

So I had them on communications etc, plus everyone was giving me a different story - Google didn't ship enough, they're in QI (testing), demand exceeded order etc

If you are good at complaining, then yes, definitely push for something. I read someone on Reddit had got the stand as compensation, most they wanted to give me was £50 so I said, meet me in the middle. 59.99 and I'm happy, or £10 for a stand.

But you have to complain correctly, ensure you make them open a complaint, get a reference and how your journey hasn't been managed.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
Just had notification of a new date for 12-13th November
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TomTanderson:
Google are clueless!

I ordered white 128GB XL 3 within the first hour of pre-orders becoming available on 9th October. First delivery date was 2nd November, that then went to 15h and then went to 6th. Now my order shows "Your delivery was delayed" with no delivery date.

Spoke to Google and they can give me no information at all, not even a new delivery date. If they spent a tiny bit more time on their logistics rather than spying on us all the time they might have some happier customers.

Very frustrating to hear of others in the UK having this model when I pre-ordered as soon as pre-orders were available.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
i think users need to check their orders online and not fully rely on the email - as mentioned earlier the email says 12-13th but when check order online it says 8-9th
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWolfman:
I just had another text from EE. Due to a manufacturer delay they phone will not be delivered to me by the 9th oct. they are working with google bla bla bla and will credit my account £50 when the phone is dispatched but as of currently they do not know when it will be dispatched. totally pissed. Does anyone know if the oneplus 6t has unlimted google photos also?

UPDATE: called up EE told them I was not happy they are crediting my account another £49 plus the £50 when the phone is dispatched to me
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nickhammond121:
Cancelled my order with Google. My P3XL is being delivered today via Car phone Warehouse.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
i've thought about cancelling and getting phone from somewhere else, but after issues (within first 28 days) with the nexus 6 and CPW not willing to do anything until I threatened trading standards and watchdog as was going on for months with no resolution, they finally replaced the product, I rather wait and get it from Google.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TomTanderson:
I'm the same, wouldn't buy anything from Carphone Whorehouse. Absolutely appalling service, completely disinterested in anything that isn't a sale and will try and wriggle out of any obligation regards warranty or problems.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wazka2:
The plus side of CPW is you can actually go to different store if one refuses exchange ;)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
not necessarily, some force you back to the original shop you got it from

but after that with my nexus device and the issues with my huawei phone purchased outside of contract which got rebranded by the network and they wouldn't take ownership of this, just saying all their phones will rebrand to network of first sim installed but some will stay sim unlocked, i don't think will ever buy a phone from them again,.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
this is getting ridiculous

order now shows
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ItWasAllIntended:
I wonder what's going on. No one seems to be talking.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
I'm giving them till next week and if not here will cancel order and wait for black Friday sales.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TomTanderson:
I've just received an updated delivery date of 12-13th. I'll believe it when it's in my hands!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
don't believe it, mine was showing as delivery yesterday/today and now showing as delayed with no date of when it will arrive and if contact google they are just replying using scripts.

if i could order the phone direct from vodafone sim free unlocked no contract with the free google home hub i would
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWolfman:
which network you on because I don't have a clue when im getting mine on EE either
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TomTanderson:
That's why I said I would believe it when it was in my hands. Same experience. This is the fourth delivery date I've had

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SIM free direct from Google
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWolfman:
Ok thanks so looks like a shortage under estimated how many would get it maybe
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] exxpired:
I just got an email from EE/DPD saying my parcel will come on Monday, I ordered it on the 6th
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
Nice, not sure when get mine as Google finally requested the money today
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWolfman:
I too had a message and tracking details from EE/DPD saying mine is coming tomorrow
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] exxpired:
When did you order it? I was suprised cos I was told up to 28 days as they haven't got any stock and that was only last Tuesday
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWolfman:
i ordered mine the 10th Oct
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ItWasAllIntended:
Looks like my EE order will be coming tomorrow. Got an email from DPD saying where it's been and where it is now. Though is anyone else now £200 in credit with EE? Seems a bit more than the £50 they promised. Can't complain
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWolfman:
No I have not even seen the £50 yet
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
finally got email saying dispatched - only issue courier is DHL :( so lets hope it turns up
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] exxpired:
Got mine at 10.30am this morning :) all is good.. Trying to ignore the notch is hard
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ItWasAllIntended:
Got mine from DPD just now. Shame about the locked bootloader though. I might try contact support to get it unlocked but it'll likely be dismissed on the grounds of 'policy'. We'll see, I really don't want to wait 6 months.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wazka2:
Can you comment on distorted speakers and static noises during phone calls? I wonder if it's any better with newer batches?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] exxpired:
You won't be able to get it unlocked. EE own the device for 6 months, hence why they won't allow you to unlock it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWolfman:
mine landed yesterday and im happy as larry very nice phone
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walkerx:
mine arrived from google direct this morning - so far impressed with it
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TomTanderson:
I ordered my white 128GB XL within an hour of preorders starting from Google direct.

I had an original delivery date which got changed twice. The final delivery date came and went. I then got another delivery date which has also come and gone with no update from Google. They are completely incompetent! Why keep giving dates when they are completely unable to honour them?!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jscsltd:
I'd also like to hear if anyone has problems with distorted speakers.

Particularly, the bottom speaker at lower volumes with speech?

I'm putting up with my distorted bottom speaker until hopefully better batches without this issue start to appear.

Then I'll get a replacement..
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] HamsterHam:
Hopefully this is true and a fix is coming - https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/11/15/pixel-3-xl-owners-complaining-buzzing-distorted-speakers/
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Thrillofit:
So I was supposed to get delievered 20-21 Novemeber after being delayed 4 times and now when I check my order it says [IMG="THIS"]https://i.imgur.com/9clVpPi.png[/IMG]

I'm so triggered right now that I have no idea what I am supposed to do.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wazka2:
Wow that's so bad.

What variant did you go for?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Thrillofit:
Copped P3XL - Case and Wireless charging
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] intern:
----delete me, wrong window---
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Thegirlwiththepixel:
I know I'm late to this party, but I just want to say that this thread was the best novel I have ever read.

The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat.

Thank you all. Appreciate all you lot.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] knowlesy:
ee site is still order confirmed not yet dispatched so I dunno if its a mess up on their behalf
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] daleski75:
Got an extra 12 months warranty with mine from John Lewis which is a bonus, also had a quick look on amazon for cases and screen protectors and not much of a selection yet.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] knowlesy:
I've only seen one spidgen so far and its certainly not the one i want =/ looks like US lot are getting carte blanche on choice so far :(
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] psp888:
ordered, black 128gb from Google, delivery 5th-6th Nov.

Always best to get directly from google I think, customer service is A++. Had a Nexus 6p and they replace it with a new one after 2 years because of battery degrading. Then after 3 years, they gave me a full refund because the camera developed faulty pixels. Can't do any better than that.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jay01:
Already??
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] knowlesy:
I chased them about it on my lunch break, they sent it out incorrectly itll still be nov 1st for us :(
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jay01:
cool
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] y2grae:
Screen protector, with the wait we've got, I'm tempted to go for the deal on amazon.com (not .co.uk) from the accessories thread.

two screen protectors + a case
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mdizzle1:
Anyone found decent thin cases or glass screen protectors in the UK?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikey F:
Ordered 128gb black XL from o2, 1st Nov expected del
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] misiokicio:
Such a shame we canny get it eariler, I heard the German carriers might sent it 10 days early for em , my plan is just to walk into the carphone on the day of the release and pick it up, nothin free with a pre order anyway,
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AndyCr15:
Well, you get the £75 off voucher in the Play Store.

I've gone for the 64gb white. Just checked on my Note 9, I'm using 38gb at the moment. So far 64gb has never been too little for me. I'm happy enough using the cloud...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] daleski75:
Trying to decide whether getting rid of my OnePlus 6 is worth it as I never normally keep 2 phones but it would mean I can keep my Pixel 3 XL stock and do whatever I want with the OnePlus 6 with custom roms etc.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nickhammond121:
Just black 128gb unlocked, 5-6 Nov delivery date
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] markd66:
Just Black 128Gb ordered from John Lewis, Nov 1st delivery.

I did have it on order with Google originally, pre-ordered on launch day, but then John Lewis listed the 128Gb version with the earlier delivery date so changed over - extra guarantee plus earlier delivery swung it for me.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] knowlesy:
£75 in play store ? where do i grab this ?

what date did they list ? as im just seeing the 1st currently ... their list of extras is a little funny micro sd card and a case but no cases are available
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AndyCr15:
Most people have had an email from Google...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] markd66:
On the John Lewis site and in my confirmation email the delivery date is 1st November. Going to be a long two weeks....
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] knowlesy:
oh man, it surely is !!!! I'm like a kid at Christmas
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nick676:
Any consensus on the best deals in the UK? Best I can see so far is Mobile Phones Direct doing 33/mo and 443 up front for 30gig data. TCO is 1234 for the 128gb XL. Anyone seen anything better?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] misiokicio:
Hi Lads... Anyone got the email from google offering 75 quid credit for store when u pre order pixel?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] daleski75:
Not so far but I buy my phones outright as I hate being tied to a 24 month contract.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nick676:
Yeah I've been doing the same, but this works out cheaper overall than buying outright and paying 200/year for SIM only deal.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] daleski75:
But you're still locked into a 24 month agreement :) Good deal nonetheless though.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
Ordered the Pixel 3 XL 64GB in Just Black from the Google Store, on October 12th for delivery around 5th - 6th November,

also Ordered the Pixel 3 XL Fabric Case in Carbon from the Google Store, on October 11th for delivery around 6th - 7th November.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] daleski75:
Keep checking my order just in case it ships early knowing it won't but it doesn't stop me looking anyway, status is processing with supplier
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
Glad it's not just me, i'm checking every two minutes
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] daleski75:
Did you order yours directly through google?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
Yes the phone and the case, phone has 5th - 6th November and the case has 6th - 7th
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] daleski75:
Ordered mine through John Lewis for the 2 year warranty should ship on the 1st and not ordered any case or screen protector yet
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
I originally ordered the phone from Carphone Warehouse, to get it on November 1st but then the next day i got an email saying that if i ordered through the google store i'd get £75 store credit after i received it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mdizzle1:
John Lewis is now showing as 'in stock'.

Hope this helps someone