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[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Xzirus:
Ugh, I feel for you. What you are describing is the experience I had with VZW three years ago with my (now dying) 6P.

I am on the grandfathered OG Unlimited plan ( that they are always trying to get me off of) the one they cant throttle, so I have to buy my phones from someone other than VZW and just add it to my plan. For this reason I am leery of having anyone over there touch my account.

I hoping I can just swap my SIM and add my phone online when my 3XL gets here on Friday.

Thanks for your input I hope everything goes smoothly when you get home.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mattj949:
Mine (128 Black Unlocked) is out for delivery today. Came from Illinois. I'm in the LA, Calif area (ordered about 20 minutes after it was available on 10/9). I got a shipping message and the actual charge to my CC yesterday AM.

I want to be able to unlock the bootloader (for root if possible), but I won't ask about unlocking the bootloader until there is more information/instructions from those more in the know than I am.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Docavelli:
Wow. Way better than previous years. Just ordered on the 16th. Will ship today and should arrive on the 18th or 19th. Being one state over, I'm hoping tomorrow.

Black 128Gb 3xl
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jaben2:
Well got mine 2 hours ago. Already had to process a replacement. Wouldn't charge or turn on. That's fun with a new device
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mech8:
got it
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmartin72:
Status changed to delivered

https://imgur.com/a/4bOEyvg
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ridobe:
Whoa. That sucks.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sentrix27:
Update... that escalated quickly.

Looks like it has shipped overnight and scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

Seems like it'll arrive on time after all...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheBobMiller:
Not yet. I got mine delivered at work and I don't plan on doing anything to it until I get home later.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blcklab:
Got my 3 XL. Very excited but after 10 minutes the reality sinks it pretty much does what my 2 XL did. Text. Waze. Instagram LOL.

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DEVICE for sure and I don't notice the notch at all
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Drewski_1987:
Haha good ole reality ...gets you every time lol..
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheUndertaker21:
wished i did that too

didn't want to change the address and have it delayed a day or two since i wouldn't be in the country.

now i'm forced to take half day off from work and run home tomorrow lol
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheBobMiller:
Can't think of a better reason to take a half day off!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheUndertaker21:
i need those days for vacation lol

could just have it shipped to work lol
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hollowlog:
Have any phones shipped today?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bubba:
Yup. I have mine. So do several others here in this thread.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hollowlog:
Sorry, I should have been more clear. Have any phones gone out today for delivery tomorrow?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sentrix27:
Yes - that's exactly my situation.

Originally had a 10/26 delivery date and then early this morning, out of nowhere, I got a shipping confirmation and everything and it's scheduled for delivery tomorrow by 8 PM.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hollowlog:
Never mind. Both of mine just shipped!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gettinwicked:
The first thing I did was unlock the bootloader. I had to get on wifi (skipped everything else), then checked the OEM unlock in dev settings, booted to bootloader, fastboot flashing unlock. Had to select yes on the phone too. I tried unlock_critical and I got an error in CLI. I tried it again, same thing. Anyone gets the same or different, please let me know! My bootloader shows as unlocked during boot and in dev settings, but I'd still like to make sure something didn't go wrong.

Now to wait for root!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oman0123:
I got the same result. Im unlocked and waiting for twrp and root to put my apps back on from my og pixel
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wtharp2:
I ordered mine on October 11, 2018, 05:33 PM, per my Google Store receipt. Estimated delivery date of 10/25 to 10/26. But I'm seeing people who ordered as late as 10/13 receive theirs today, or have them out for delivery tomorrow. How does that happen? And expedited shipping wasn't offered to me. :(
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] occasionallyhavingeyes:
Ordered my 3 XL Clearly White 128GB from Vodafone Australia last Thursday. Doesn't come out here until Nov 1, so I will just be stalking all of the threads for the weeks to come. :crying:

I am switching from a Nokia 7 Plus, it's a good phone but I found I push it a little hard for the mid range processor, and I miss having an OLED screen. Notch doesnt bother me in the slightest, in fact I prefer the curvature of the notch on the 3XL over the iPhone XS.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sentrix27:
Should probably clarify that I ordered mine through Verizon and NOT the Google Store.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dmb219:
Mine should arrive tomorrow. The oil changes I had planned to do may get delayed...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] forty9er49221:
Ordered Black 3 XL 128gb and Not Pink 3 XL 128gb on Monday (10/15) and just received shipping notification. I should have it either tomorrow or Friday.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Paz9:
please let me know :)

also on the pixel 2 - unlocking bootloader didnt change widevine from L1 to L3 (my oneplus went from L1 to L3 after i unlocked bootloader)

can someone test if its true on the Pixel 3 -
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dontbeweakvato:
Mine had a shipment date of October 23rd when I checked last night and in the morning. About 3 I realized I had a phone delivered about 11 a.m.. That bastard Google shipped it on me and I didn't even know they had them yet
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Paz9:
anyone in australia pre order from google?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MarkStinger:
Alright mine has the Back button and the Google Assistant / Home button. No Apps button. Not sure if they can be turned off to get more screen space but they don't take up much. I have Nova Launcher loaded but haven't gone through setting up only gestures yet. See attached.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] freddienuxx:
Pissed all excited for today rescheduled for the 10/18 smh
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mele:
Got mine today clearly white really really beautiful but that Notch it had to go just hideous was getting the way of everything every app and the browser, had to hide it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Paz9:
anyway to hide the pill and have a complete gesture navigation?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thistoo:
Anyone shipping delayed??

Ordered 3 XL 128Gb not pink before keynote was over. Was getting all excited was supposed to ship today. Logged into my account order cancel still available and new delivery date is nov2-5?? checked riginal confirmation email and delivery was oct 22-25. Anyone else see something like this?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] danon.brown:
I haven't experienced this. However the not pink version is the only one that now takes weeks to ship. The other 2 in both sizes ship in a few days.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sooner Magic:
I'm seeing the same delay so it's not color related. Ordered on October 09 at 9:12am Pacific... 3XL, white 128GB. Originally given delivery window of October 23-24. Now seeing Nov 6-7. 2 weeks later. Not happy.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] danon.brown:
My apologies I missed the 128GB part. It's like that for the 64GB version. All but pink are delayed weeks.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nochis:
Same in here.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] macboy80:
White XL 64GB

Ordered while it was being unveiled

From Project Fi

Order page said delivery by 10/18

Shipped FedEx GROUND 10/16

ETA went from 10/19 to 10/18 and now back to 10/19

To Southeast VA

I feel like Google is the only phone shipper that's cool with ground shipping for pre-orders...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keith777:
Mine changed to the 18th also / Las Vegas, but seeing as it just hit New Mexico 2 hrs ago, don't think it's happening today unless they pickup/load trucks later in the day
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xSunny:
Same happened with me delivery date updated to the 18th. Then waiting for today date says the 19th. Called FedEx to see the hold up... They said it wasn't changed they give dates based on print dates of the tags. They recieve the phones a day later and that's what Google did. Also said Google account with this product is mentioning that they can't leave the phone without handing it to somebody but do not require a signature. I am just trying to get rid of my iPhone X which I got cuz my pixel 2 died.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheUndertaker21:
Mine just came in and set it up

FedEx called and asked to leave it at the door lol

I said only because I was only 5 mns away lol.

I ran home lol

Now I'm waiting for root

Great display ,still can't rival my note 9.

I need a great screen protector and for now I'm waiting for whitedome
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dyoung33:
I waited home for FedEx to receive my Pixel 3XL 128GB, Clearly White. Driver handed it to me, and I immediately asked him if there was anything else, because it was so light. So, we opened it, and all that was in the box, was a project fi booklet. Called Google, took pictures of the box, and emailed them. They are sending a replacement, but won't get it until next week. Super not happy... Just glad I was here, to eliminate any doubt that it arrived that way.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hollowlog:
I can confirm, the VZW version is definitely SIM locked.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Chronzy:
Interesante... what other sim did you try it with?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hollowlog:
AT&T
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Chronzy:
Did you do financing or buy out right. I heard only financing is sim locked.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hollowlog:
Two year contract. In the past this didn't matter.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bukem75:
My girl ordered the Pixel 3 from Verizon a couple hours after the announcement and got it a day earlier than Fedex said.

I listened/watched the announcement on one tab and had the Project Fi tab open and refreshing constantly. I ordered my white/128 Pixel 3 XL on October 09, 2018, 08:39AM when Project Fi went live. My ship date is the 24th/25th. Email from Google 20 minutes ago: We wanted you to know right away that your order has a new estimated delivery date of Nov 7 - 8. You’ll get a confirmation once it ships.

WTF is up with Google? Verizon gets the first batch and Google Fi customers get the second batch?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sooner Magic:
So if I go back to the Play store site as if I were placing an order today....for the same phone...white 3XL, 128 GB, it indicates "Ships in 2-3 weeks".

That's essentially the same time frame that I have now been given for the order that I placed 9 days ago????

? WTH? Any recommendations?? Thx in advance.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kmoney059:
Anyone getting a yellowish tint on the display not pure white... I have seen many reviews and even played with one at Best buy and the screen was beautiful but mine is yellowish residish... ??
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thistoo:
This morning at 6am it was nov 2-5 now as of 1.46pm 10/18/18 its nov 7-8 for pixel 3 xl 128gb not pink. Not my phone personally Its for the wife. Yet i did want to play with the new toy this is making me sad:crying:!!!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nycdiplomat:
Received mine this morning. Black 128gb XL. Ordered directly from Google outright on the 9th after the reveal. Originally it was supposed to get her next week but got it a week early.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ph0tiC:
I just got mine!! OMG OMG!! Haha dude I havent been excited about a phone since my Nexus 6...

XL 128gb white - Ordered it from the Google Store on October 11th ( with crappy service on a cruise ship) and just got it today!!!

**** you, LG G6!!!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 4iiiidnerd:
I ordered Not Pink, XL, 9 Oct in Phoenix AZ at about 10:40 am, so probably 1:40 pm ET. My order isn't locked at this point, had been 23-24 delivery time frame, but that got nudged to 30-31 yesterday... Guess I can appreciate still having it in October, even got a credit when I messaged to ask about the delay, so that makes the charger that much more likely along with the $50 credit just for the early order. No worries, it'll get here eventually. I'll go watch some molasses flow downhill while I wait.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] edved:
I ordered mine October 9th and still waiting. Has anyone in Canada rec'd theirs yet?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RayEdmondson:
Had a notification this morning telling me my sim was now unlocked. According to what I last read, they are sim locked to Verizon until the phone and sim are legally activated. A few hours later, you receive a notification like I did stating you are now sim unlocked.

Definitely glad that it is now unlocked since I travel abroad to visit family and prefer buying a local sim card opposed to paying international fees.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
This may not work for you depending on your location or other factors but if you can I would consider Fi or Tmo. Both are roughly equivalent for travel purposes. Both work anywhere you're ever likely to go for dirt cheap, it's easier, and more convenient Not just telling you something I read, I travel more than half the year, I've had some practice. You keep the same number, everything works, you spend less. When Tmo first started the juicy international add on I would port to Tmo before I left and port back when I got came home. Still cheaper and easier than buying sims over on the other side. Just an FYI. Nowadays if the coverage works in locale you can just turn on international when you leave and turn it off when you get home and thats as much as you ever have to think about how you're gong to be connected.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Paz9:
Australia, Stoll waitong for my 3xl preordered from google
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pure+:
So how many people who have their phones already got there $50 Google store credit as well? I spoke with a Google rep and they said it could take 6 weeks to get the email which sounds crap to me when it seems quite a lot are already getting it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uicnren:
I got the email on 10/16, no actual credit yet though. I would assume they have a waiting period for the actual rebate, so they are beyond the return period.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pure+:
Well dang. I just don't wanna spend money on a zagg when I could get it essentially free using credit.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bubba:
I got the email. And yes there's a waiting period to make sure you don't return the phone. Here's the fine print:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pure+:
Against my better financial judgement I won't be returning my phone as I'm quite obsessed with it. It's subtlety and minimalistic nature are just really nice. That said I better get my $50 promo lol, I mean I did spend $900+ on this thing
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bubba:
Yeah. I'm 1100 in for the phone and case and couldn't be happier. I was tied of the 6P and needed something to peak my interest.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pure+:
Yeah I myself have an iPhone XS Max for my daily. Probably won't change out my sim cause I'm too far ingrained in apples infrastructure for too long to fully switch over. But having something to kind of use as a toy so to speak, well I couldn't be happier. Had just about every Samsung since the side and returned them all within a week. Had lg's and countless others. Last time I enjoyed an Android like I do with the p3xl was the HTC one M8, man what a phone that was for the time.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Guiding.God:
anyone ordered in the last couple of days, with expedited shipping? if so, what are your delivery dates?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SinisterXReaper:
Got the 64 GB not pink pixel 3 for my girlfriend, hers is expected to be delivered around the 24, I have the 128 GB black pixel 3 xl, expected delivery around the 31... I originally pre-ordered on the 11, but I had a terrible experience with Google's customer service which resulted in having to do a whole new order.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jrgom:
Ordered from Google was supposed to be delivered Oct 19, but checked status and says delayed, no other explanation. I'll be honest kinda bummed
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
Black XL ordered a couple days ago, Fi, 23rd.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Guiding.God:
Were any of you expedited shipping or all on standard shipping? I expedited it and it initially said Oct25-26 for delivery. Now it says Nov 6-7.....what is the use of paying extra for smh
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jrgom:
Regular shipping, didn't see the option for expedited
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bryanx86:
You got jacked. I ordered regular delivery and got a day earlier than expected.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SinisterXReaper:
All expedited, still the same delivery dates as of today.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
I expedited, no change as of a few minutes ago.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ESCollins90:
This is my status as well. I ordered Oct 15th. Expedited delivery expected Oct 24th -25th. Then about a day or two later it went to Nov 15th - 16th. Then Friday evening it changed again to just Delayed. I hope by Monday it will be updated to reflect an actual delivery.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] black7:
My order has the same noticed of Delayed with no estimated delivery also. Original estimate when purchasing was Oct 22 (today) -23. As of last evening still showed no date and I was able to cancel. Today the delay notice is still there with no estimated delivery date but I can not cancel, so I assume it has shipped.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Guiding.God:
Ok nevermind, just got an email saying it's shipped, expected delivery by tomw Oct 23! Can't wait :)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
Ordered from Project Fi on Thursday and it ships today (Monday) for delivery on Wednesday via FedEx.

Austin, TX USA.

Black 128GB.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jrgom:
I no longer have the option to cancel as well, and still shows delayed
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] masri1987:
Mine went from today to wednesday
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
Shipped, here tomorrow. Mine was 23rd from the start, ordered 18th via Fi.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] airmaxx23:
I ordered mine through the Google Store on October 18th and it shipped today, the 22nd. 128gb 3XL Black.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jrgom:
Bummer I did my order the 17th and still showing delayed. Did you do project file or Verizon or unlocked?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LiquidHonesty:
:( Mine still says Wednesday too......and wouldn't you know, I'm not at the office Wednesday and I had it delivered there. Oh well, guess I know what I'm doing Thursday :)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] airmaxx23:
I ordered to unlocked version to use on Verizon.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jrgom:
Same here, just got my shipping confirmation email last night at 2am
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zetsumeikuro:
Apparently there's an issue with their order system and Google is unable to to see the status of current orders. Have a RMA for mine which is supposed to be delivered 23-24th and nothing has been updated as of yet. Their response "We can call you back as soon as possible but we don't know when the issue will be resolved". Then the rep said their systems were "overwhelmed" by all the orders RIP.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SinisterXReaper:
Just got off the phone with them to check the status of my phone (my girlfriend is receiving hers today) and I got the same response. After talking with the rep for a bit, according to him, they see what we see when we check the status on their website. That sort of defeats the purpose of me calling, as I hope to hear more details as to why my phone in particular is taking so long. I know I can speculate all day, but hearing the reason from a rep confirms the reason, in a sense, but I digress. I wish I didn't have this huge issue with them on my first order, otherwise I'd have both phones by now, trade in, and be applicable for the $50 credit. ?*♂️
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bukem75:
Project Fi, White, 128. Ordered at October 09, 2018, 08:39 AM (During Pixel Event).

Original delivery date 24-25th.

Current deliver date November 7-8th.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thistoo:
Why is it my other phones came zero issues

So my nexus 4,5,5x,6,6p, pixel 1 and pixel 2xl all came with accurate shipping? This is the only phone so far that has had an issue from google directly?? All other phone were maximum storage and the darkest net to black color possible. This is the only phone i have ever ordered unlocked from google that wasnt dark color not pink. Continues to get delayed ?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Paz9:
mine says 7-10th Nov

said 22-23 oct before.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SinisterXReaper:
My black, pixel 3 xl 128gb just got pushed to Nov 6-7... I hope the phone is worth the wait.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
Ouch! Looked like you just missed the first round as the black seemed to be the most reliable shippers. Seems I'm one of the few that ordered and had the phone arrive on the date specified in the check out cart.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lethalboy:
Ordered Pixel 3 XL 64gb Clearly White ( October 23 )

Shipped same day and its on fedex vehicle for delivery today.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bukem75:
Cool story, bro... Did you order it from the Google Store, Verizon, Fi, Best Buy...?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] airmaxx23:
Mine is showing up this Friday rather than next week.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lethalboy:
Google Store
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bukem75:
According to store.google.com you can get any version (color and storage) of the unlocked or Fi Pixel 3.

The only available Pixel 3 XL 128GB for unlocked or Fi is the Not Pink. Any color Pixel 3 XL is available in the 64GB option for unlocked or Fi.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] masri1987:
Delivered!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cursixx:
Pixel 3 XL 128GB black ordered via Project Fi site, it went live little before the store did. Delivered by Oct 17 – 18
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Drewski_1987:
It's on their site for those who pre order would get it.