yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] masterxchief:
I got the caseology ones came today. They state they cut them short to avoid the edges peeling up but I still have the halo effect on all sides. This was installed with their snap on guide too. Also the cut out for the notch doesn't match the shape. I will try to get a few photos posted if it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] malek777:
I picked up the ishieldz one and I also has the halo effect. Not sure how to get rid of it
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] sid3track3d:
Well that's dissappointing. Good thing I got mine with the code and got it super cheap.

Mind sharing some close ups?

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] igchy:
I have high hopes about intelliarmor, used their protectors before. Please keep us posted!

i've ordered Spigen Thin Fit 360 which arrives on Tuesday as well, will send pictures upon arrival.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Pure+:
Yes, pics please? I ordered the same. Might have to send it back now once it gets here.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] dietanson:
Have the same "halo" effect on the Caseology tempered glass. Used the included bracket and everything...

Really disappointed as they're normally pretty reliable. Asked for a refund and awaiting my IntelliArmour one. Hopefully that one fits much better.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] MervinsOnlineID:
Mr. Shield and some loca glue/uv light does the trick indeed!

My setup
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] sid3track3d:
How's the oleophobic coating on the Mr. Shield? Are they really smooth?

I might just go this route.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] eleven28:
I wonder what's causing all the inconsistencies? A few other Amazon reviews popped up for the caseology screen saying that it fit well.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] cachookaman:
Mine arrived today and I have the same issues. I paid less than $10 for 4 so I guess I can't complain too much though. You can't really see the halo when the screen is on but when it's off it's kind of an eyesore.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] masterxchief:
Here are some pictures of the Caseology. It may look like I misaligned it but it came with a guide that doesn't have any wiggle room at all. One side is mostly stuck down and the other is not. The glass does feel nice and they could make it work great if they shaved off a little on all sides.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] smallsmx301:
So none of the tgsp ones are good? We're back to the 2xl dilemma? I get mine today. I have a regular 3 and the SP I have is great. Going to keep one of them and most likely it will be the XL.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] MervinsOnlineID:
Feels great to me. Very responsive. The oleophobic coating may not be as good as Whitestone but it definitely doesn't attract a lot of fingerprints. Just be careful when applying the loca glue because it can get messy.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] sid3track3d:
Ok, cool thanks.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] masri1987:
not sure if you guys are aware of this but icarez has a tempered curved glass protector ...

I used their screens on the note 8, 6p, OP3T etc.

Lifetime warranty too

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JB7NVMH/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] thacounty:
This looks like it might not be full adhesive.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] masri1987:
I realize this, figured I give it a go...

Edit:, cancelled it.

I have the caseology 2 pack but y'all saying there's halo affect .
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] zetsumeikuro:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JCCZ1W8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 friend was using this on his XL 3. Didn't see any rainbow/newton rings and there really wasn't any "give" when you press down. The glass seems pretty solid and thick and you can't really see the dotmatrix. Pretty good for a dot matrix and probably will do the trick until Whitestone comes. So far the Mr Shield w/ whitestone loca works nice and is holding up for me. If anyone finds another good LOCA that is thin enough please post it here!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] sid3track3d:
To those that used LOCA on lifting edges, what's the best way of applying it?

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Spondronis:
How would you feel about using one of these edge-only adhesive guys that you just linked along with LOCA to fill the giant (but thin) void in the center? Do you think it would be impossible to remove later? I have access to a bunch of ****ty phones through my work that I wouldn't mind testing different LOCA glues on. I've got some 2500 LOCA arriving today that I intend to remove my current halo with.

FYI - this is my second 3XL. The first one I got on launch day and applied a Mr Shield protector which resulted in zero halo or problems. That phone suffered from an issue with the camera and had to be swapped for a new one. I got the replacement phone yesterday, threw on one of my remaining two Mr. Shield protectors and boom - halo all around the screen. It's possible google is sourcing screens from different vendors, that would explain why some people have no halo while others cannot escape it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] thacounty:
I didn't mean that as a slight. I just know how bad all tempered glass protectors I've ever used without full adhesive have been.

---------- Post added at 08:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:47 AM ----------

I actually haven't yet, but I would recommend a toothpick. If you use a cotton swab it will leave fibers and they will be more annoying than the halo.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] sn0warmy:
For just $11, I'd really like to be the guinea pig on this one but I'm nervous that even though it says "case friendly" it won't adhere around the edges properly with my Spigen Rugged Armor case (Amazon Link).

I'd just hate to remove my $24 Verizon glass protector, which is installed perfectly aside from some slight lifting around the right and left sides, just to discover that this new Habyby protector doesn't fit. Then I'd be stuck without a screen protector, which would suck.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] bigdave79:
I've used edge only adhesive TGSPs with LOCA glue in the past with my Samsung S8. A DIY Whitestone if you like. It works great but be careful not to use too much and tape over the speaker grilles. It will come off just fine with some isopropyl alcohol.

Also, with regards to your halo, I'd bet there are more variances in these cheap TGSPs than the screens of the device. But both are possible.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] zetsumeikuro:
It probably wouldn't be that difficult to remove I would assume it would be as difficult as removing a Whitestone which peels off pretty quickly when you lift it properly. I don't think it's different vendors but it's probably just the slight variation of the curve on each screen from the manufacturing process. Even the slightest difference between two displays can mean Mr Shield would work for say my device and not work for yours. Let me know if the 2500 LOCA is able to seep in and fill the halo around the edges please.

If there's really not much halo at all I wouldn't bother switching and maybe you could get some Whitestone LOCA or if someone on here finds the proper viscosity from elsewhere you could order a tube and UV light and fill the gaps.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Spondronis:
Confirmed. 2500 LOCA fills the gap. It's pretty viscous so I didn't think it would at first - doesn't run hardly at all. Here is the experiment I ran just now:

1. I had some dust under my current Mr. Shield w/halo so I removed it and slapped it on a broken pixel 2, intentionally lining it up so the edge would lift

2. I ran a bead of the LOCA 2500 on the corner and edge and waited a bit

3. I prodded at the glass with my finger near the site to try to introduce some flexing in the hopes that it would wick into the gap - it did, and mostly on its own

4. I added some drops of 2500 to the surface of the glass to test cure time with the UV light I got

5. Cured for 10 mins (instructions said 3)

6. Void is filled and is clear. The droplets kinda feel like silicone - not hard (I'm proceeding with fixing my pixel 3 XL halo now, will post before and after pics of that)

Attached are pics of the broken p2 in testing. The top-right had the same amount of lift as the top-left. Came out perfect. Yes, there's dust under there - it's just an experiment on a broken phone.

Pics got rotated by uploader. Here's a shared album https://photos.app.goo.gl/xMRmwqFFnjjnggA28

Products used:

LOCA 2500 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IOPYLJE

UV Light and Syringe Tips - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4G84QT
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Spondronis:
It has been done. Thank you everyone for weighing in on this topic and presenting the solution of using the LOCA adhesive

Came out absolutely perfect. Take a peek at the album https://photos.app.goo.gl/5tGVvR1EGwaUifXeA

The LOCA 2500 will wick but i got impatient so I used a razorblade to run along the edge as the bead of LOCA was sitting there. Couldn't be happier with the result.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] sid3track3d:
Can't wait to try this on the Caseology TGSP I have on mine. Just ordered the LOCA and lamp.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] mauaus:
i still have a loca tube from my 2xl whitedome, how exactly can you do this without getting loca on the speakers?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] sid3track3d:
I've never done it before but I think just some tape would work.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Spondronis:
Just spend the 8 bucks on the syringe tips so you can lay a tight bead only on the edge. I didnt get any of the LOCA near the speaker. Tape would work too I guess. Why f*** around with a thousand dollar phone?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] sid3track3d:
Yeah, I ordered the tips as well. The lift on the edges from the caseology glass isn't too bad so I'm hoping it goes well.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] bigdave79:
I got my [MENTION=6689878]intelliARMOR[/MENTION] HD glass today. I'll preface this by saying I've used inteliglass on several devices in the past and always been happy so I had high hopes for this. But it's awful. The protector is a hair to narrow and doesn't quite reach the edge of the display and it is at least a mm or two too tall. The glass encroaches on the wide angle lens (the one on the left) and doesn't stick at all around the edges. Only positive is the oleophobic coating is very good. Oh well. I have my Caseology ones coming soon so I'll use those and probably add some LOCA glue to the edges.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] zetsumeikuro:
Nice! Looks good man thanks for posting all of this for everyone.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] airmaxx23:
Here's a Mr. Shields screen protector that had about 3mm of halo all the way round the edge. I found some low viscosity LOCA glue on Amazon and picked up some small syringes from Walmart for a couple bucks. I trimmed the point off of the tip of the needle to make applying the glue easier. After carefully putting glue along the edge of the protector I waited about 10 minutes and the glue had worked it's way under the screen protector and the halo was gone. After curing the glue with a UV light for about 10 minutes I gave it a final wipe down with some rubbing alcohol and it came out perfect.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Pure+:
Pic isn't showing up

Sent from my p3xl
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] airmaxx23:
Strange, I can see it fine on a PC and my Pixel 3 XL. I just moved it to a different site, please let me know if it works.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Spondronis:
It shows up now. Protector is 1mm off-center to the right =P

Good job tho. Pic looks great
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] airmaxx23:
Lol... It's off maybe .1mm or less.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] mauaus:
So you lifted the edges and applied loca then cured, you didnt apply it to the whole tgsp?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] airmaxx23:
I put the screen protector on as I normally would but did not push down on the sides to remove the halo. I then applied the LOCA glue and let it seep in between the protector and screen.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] mauaus:
So basically the oil method but using loca instead of oil?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIQRrbqUBPI

Edit: oh and using a syringe instead of qtips
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] airmaxx23:
Yes sir, just search Amazon for low viscosity LOCA glue.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] mauaus:
Got one from a previous whitedome installation

That should be fine right?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] thacounty:
Yes. I fixed mine with an extra bottle from my invisishield and a toothpick last night.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] mauaus:
Sweet!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] airmaxx23:
Yes, that will work fine.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] mauaus:
So whats the consensus on the Tgsp to use with loca, MR SHields?

I have MR Shields, Caseology, supershields :P
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] thacounty:
Give them all a feel and see which has the better oleophobic coating. Then use that one. They're probably all mostly the same other than that.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] jamiejames:
That's what I have on mine. It almost went on perfectly without the loca. After a day one side lifted up just a little bit.

The fit is really good. The coating seems to be okay. Not as good as Whitestone. For $7 a 3 pack and easy fix with the loca you can't beat it. I won't be buying a Whitestone.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Spondronis:
Agreed. The Mr Shields is a great one, but I think I may still go with the whitestone when it comes out. If any of you are using the new fabric case for the 3XL, you may have noticed it has worryingly less coverage near the corners on the face compared to something like the Spigen rugged (which I have at home, in a drawer). Couple this with a TGSP that is "case friendly" and you've got a recipe for disaster under the right conditions. The whitestone dome covers more of that curved area of the screen. I need that in my life
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] HeavySixEight:
I'm a little old school, never really been a fan of TGSP in the past, and have only ever used one previously on a N6P. I decided however, to give the Nuglas one a go with my Spigen Rugged Armor case.

Hated it. It was slightly too large, halo'd around the entire outer edge and was certaintly not prepared for any gluing solutions. I still don't get the need for TGSP's.

Ordered and have just applied the MaxShield Aqua Shield and am immediently satisfied with its feel, ease of application and protection level. Sick as. :cool:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Paz9:
can you maybe create a video showing your steps on how you achieved this please?

i saw your pic and it looks perfect.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] jdougal11:
Purchased a Pixel 3 XL Unlocked in hopes of utilizing my gUDP on Verizon without issue similar to other unlocked phones like PH1 and Note 8. Pixel arrived today, and no go. Does anyone have any clue why this is? Do I have to wait for root to be able to use hotspot? I'd have to have to get rid of the device, but this is a big issue for me.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] chrisjennings:
What's the specific issue you're having? What doesn't work?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] jdougal11:
Looks like it's doing a subscription check (which with the grandfathered unlimited plan isn't included) and won't allow hotspot to be enabled. I knew buying a Verizon version would likely cause this to happen. Other unlocked devices have worked however without issue.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] DougMG:
The Pixel XL is the same way on Verizon. I have one that I purchased directly from Google. In order to get the hotspot working you will need to root the phone and edit the build prop to include this line: net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] jdougal11:
That's unfortunate, then keeping updated is a pain isn't it?

How long after launch is root usually obtained?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] georgewillims:
I bought the pixel from Google and tethering does not work on Verizon like it did with the older phones so it looks like Google is now checking even if you buy unlocked. But with Magisk tethering enabler tethering works. You need to search the forums for the patched version that works with the newest Magisk.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] imucarmen:
Sorry, off topic; but you still have the old grandfathered unlimited? I used to have it until Verizon forced me off of it for "using too much data". I survived the first wave when they were forcing people off the plan but eventually they had a thing were if you were using over 100GB a month on average they were terminating your line. I consistently used around 300GB a month and sometimes even more so one day I got a notification that they were terminating my line and I needed to "upgrade" (which was really a huge downgrade for more money) to one of the new unlimited lines.

Anyway, Sorry again, I was just shocked to hear people are still on the old school unlimited which the whole time I had it was true unlimited with no throttling. Best plan in cell phone history and I miss it so much :'(
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] rknee:
Root already established

topjohnwu magisk official version not out yet but already done
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] jdougal11:
Ok perfect. Maybe I'll keep the device then and wait for root instructions.

Yes still have gUDP. I use it daily at work but tend to keep it under 100gb a month. I don't do any heavy video streaming etc to ensure I stay under each month. They did increase the data to $49.99 over the $29.99. Still no throttling and up to 100gbs can't be beat.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] dmalikyar:
I added this setting to my build.prop on my rooted/unlocked Pixel 3 XL and rebooted the phone. I'm still prompted with the "To use Mobile Hotspot, please call customer service to subscribe."
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] MendonMafia:
I don't have the answer but makes sense the thread would end like this...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] dmalikyar:
Update:. I performed the initial update using a text editor and no success. I then downloaded buildprop editor and made the change and it worked like a charm. You need to be rooted.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] GollyJer:
Check out https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdanet. Join the beta for use on Pixel 3 / XL.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] raven213:
Nvm please delete
[Oppo Find X Questions & Answers] FatalCookie:
Games can be downloaded from Play Store, but when it runs it just gets stuck on a black or white screen.

Does the Find X have severe compatibility issues with many games on the Play Store?

What could possibly be the cause? I am honestly stumped guys, I look every nook and cranny on xda and tried stuff like removing various stuff using adb.

I hope it's not just me with the issue and something is wrong with my new device ...

Please send help
[Oppo Find X Questions & Answers] Andrewtst:
So far I didn't encounter any issue for games I download. Below is the games I had install in my Oppo Find X.
[Oppo Find X Questions & Answers] niallasher:
The Find X has a habit of not renaming OBB files downloaded from the play store.

Go to Files, Android, OBB, your game, and remove temp from the name of any OBB files that appear. That fixed problems with PUBG Mobile and Hitman Sniper (the two games that use obb files I have installed at the moment).

Hopefully this gets fixed with an update.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Novakingwai:
Any suggestions? New to the wireless charging. 1st and last device I had that supported it was the Nexus 6 and with a case it didn't work so I gave up.

US based
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] sway40:
Are you in the US?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Novakingwai:
Yes
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] wtharp2:
I am interested, too -- thanks!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] sway40:
Best buy has a bundle deal with the pixel stand and it knocks the stand down to 59 dollars with a few other eligible bundle items.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] kellybrf:
I've had good luck with choetech products in the past. they have several wireless chargers, haven't tried any of the newer ones but they've pretty much been my go-to since the 6p and switching to usb c
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] CZ Eddie:
This will be my first wireless charger.

Do we need to buy a certain type/spec or just buy any old wireless charger off of Amazon?

I'd like to find a slim matt-style to lay on my bedroom nightstand to just dump my phone on top of when I go to bed.

So in that sense, I'm fine with super slow charging.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] kellybrf:
it can do 10w, but in that case the older 5w ones will do. that said, back in the Nexus days I loved having the phone at an angle as a bedside clock (in fact, that's what my n7 is still primarily used for lol) so you may want to consider a stand charger.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] CZ Eddie:
So look for a 5W or 10W charger (or something in between), okay cool, thanks.

seriously yeah, I know that little about wireless. :D
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] krabman:
Look for fast charge support and decide on a form factor. The small circles usually have a smaller sweet spot and by being smaller themselves make it easier for your phone to get bumped off of charge by kids, the dog, whatever, bumping the surface the charger is on. I'd consider spending a little more and getting a more stable platform rather than go with the small stuff. As said above if you want to see the phone on charge then you're going to need a vertical charger and you're going to need to decide if you want it in landscape or portrait and get a charger designed for that. If you're looking for a charger for use at a desk or in a working environment I would certainly lean toward upright so you can used your calculator and other tools while on charge. If you just want to flop it down to charge without any use of the phone then the lay flat versions tend to be cheaper.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] xNerv:
Just bought two to try out on Amazon. Going to test them out on my Pixel 3 Xl and my ladies iPhone xs. Both chargers were under $20 each.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Guiding.God:
Caseology has a fast 10w wireless charger for 50% off on Amazon with a promo code, comes to about 20 bucks.....check my Caseology thread in accessories (it's a circular charger though, not the stand type)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] keveezy:
I've bought this one and their wireless car charger and they both work great! I'd recommend them.

https://guru-gadgets.com/collection...cts/baseus-10w-qi-wireless-charger-for-iphone
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] bleez99:
I just bought a pair of Nanami wireless stands from Amazon, 10 watts. It does do a fast charge, phone says charging rapidly. $26.00 with the charging brick, $16.00 without. I'm using the brick at my PC desk, and it's plugged into a 45 watt charger in my living room. Runs icy cool and really works well.

I say icy cool because I have an older Qi charger. The pad and the phone ran pretty warm which concerned me a bit.

The stand puts it at a nice viewing angle and makes the phone quite usable while charging.

This is NOT a paid endorsement :)

Lots of positive reviews.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] CZ Eddie:
There are standup wireless dock stations??

I need to Google this!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] dmb219:
I have this one, it works and since I use it at night I don't care how long it takes to charge my phone.

AP has an article that says the Pixel 3 won't charge at more than 5W unless you have the Pixel stand. That's pretty lame on Google's part. It says the phone reports "charging rapidly" but really isn't. See here .
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Pure+:
All of you might as well save your money and just get a decent one limited to 5w because that's what Google limited the pixel to for 3rd part wireless chargers