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[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tafo:
Coming from oneplus 6, its a good phone but i really hated OnePlus ( i think my hate is mainly subjctive) the main thing that i didn't like it is the camera, touch latency issues and no stereo speakers.

So the main reason i moved to pixel 3xl are :

-i like the pixel ROM experience

- vibration tactile is awesome

-superb camera

-quick updates,

- bought it on blackfriday which is 200$ off

pixel 3 is so premium, the notch is annoying but i already forgot it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] p51d007:
I'm looking more and more at the 3XL for the FAST updates & camera.

My last 3 phones, Huawei Mates 2,8,9 have been rock solid, but, IF you get the monthly patches, they are 1-2 months

late. Don't even bother getting a major update unless it is a recently released product.

The battery life is the only thing right now keeping me on the fence. My past 3 phones, have 4,000mAH batteries, and

I get 2-3 days of battery life with moderate use.

With the OLED screen, I would assume the 3XL gets as good battery life, with the smaller (not much) battery, than the LCD

screen on my Mate phones?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] malek777:
Best camera in the business, stereo speakers, smooth UI, and fast updates. Unfortunately it comes with the worst implementation of a notch lol never thought it would bother me but watching YouTube with that notch is an eye sore.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] masri1987:
Best camera on a smartphone, stereo speakers, vanilla android, fast updates.

Also, i got 225$ off a pixel 3 xl and 175 off a pixel 3 , came from OP6, which i've still not sold, perhaps ill just keep it as backup device
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
I currently have a Mate 20 Pro and I'm pretty close to returning it, I'm on my 3rd one (green screen issue) and my network has given me the option to return it for a different model.

Now I was really close to getting the Pixel 3 XL initially when it was launched and I said this would be the first Pixel phone I'd own, however, I ended up getting the Mate 20 Pro mainly because I had a Mate 10 Pro and loved the battery life on it and the Mate 20 Pro was a decent upgrade; unfortunately I'm falling out of love with it each day.

My biggest concern getting the Pixel 3 XL is battery life, how are people finding it, it's been out about the same time as the Mate 20 pro.

T.I.A
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jdelano:
This is basically me as well, I just bought a 3 XL from swappa yesterday, I have an S8+ now. I've used Samsung devices since the Instinct (2008) with near yearly updates to the newest Galaxy devices. I used to always root and even built ROMs, the possibility of doing that again is exciting. I'm anxious to get the device in my hands.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobbyphoenix:
I get around six hours SoT by the time it hits 15-20% left. I really don't have any complaints on battery. I also have a ZeroLemon 4700 extended battery case, so battery life really is no concern. The case adds minimal bulk and weight. This phone has been the best I've had, and I've had many since the Nexus One.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
That's good to know. I have a wireless charger at work so I know I can stick it on charge of needed but got used to not actually using it atm.

Still I'd rather have a phone I'm pleased with so compromises will need to be made if needed, sounds like I'll be fine though.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] redlee90:
Camera and unlocked bootloader (Google version).
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tyea:
I was hoping to get better radio reception, but Im still waiting for more edge network occurrences to comment on any difference between the 2XL and 3XL.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheIgster:
Camera, fast updates and pure Android. Those are easily the best reasons to get this phone. The battery life is meh and the notch is super annoying, but I wanted the first three things, so I decided those were more important than the battery and notch.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobbyphoenix:
You can turn the notch off through developer options. That's the very first thing I did when I got the phone.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheIgster:
Yes, of course I know that, but you also lose all the real estate at the top of the screen. Might as well have bought a Pixel 3 and not the XL then. When Google adds the option to turn off the notch and they leave the status icons up on the right and left, then I'll turn it off. Nacho Notch does this, but also has issues with the colouring of the back button on light backgrounds that causes it to basically disappear, so that's not an option for me either. I'm hoping Google addresses this issue with the next update or so and allows us to turn off the notch but not lose that part of the screen making this screen so much smaller.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobbyphoenix:
well some people don't know you can hide it so I didn't know if you knew or not. And why do so many people say that. If you're going to hide the notch might as well just get the regular size? because even with the notch hidden you still get a much bigger screen and bigger battery.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NepoRood:
It was time for an upgrade and I decided long ago that I was done with devices that didn't come from Google. I also never got a device when it was released, I've always been behind on that. I got a 6P (used) when my Droid Turbo died, it took forever to get the boot loader unlocked on the Turbo, I got the OG Pixel XL (used) just after the Pixel 2 came out.

Oh, and for development purposes :cool:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SpringerRider:
My daughter entered ellen degeneres 12 days of giveaways 2018. She won $4600 in presents with three Pixel 3xl being one of them. She is an iPhone user so I bought the phone from her.

Just got it connected to Sprint yesterday. So far I love it.

I've tested Call Screening with my wife last night. She would call me, I would press the Screen call button but the call would just go to voicemail.

Maybe I'm doing something wrong.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheIgster:
I don't know? Because we're talking on XDA and not Facebook?

And as for the size, it still reduces the size so much that it seems silly to give up all that real estate. The screen size then becomes much, much closer to the original Pixel 3, which IMO is simply not big enough. The way they hide the notch is not good enough and it loses too much screen IMO.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] frewys:
Mods and rom flashing

Seems to be a dying thing ?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jdelano:
Yeah it does
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] frewys:
To me that is why I am on android and not ios. Really makes me question it though ?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boxcar8028:
My Nexus 6p was literally on its last leg. This pixel 3XL will be the first phone that I haven't rooted, even the bootloader is still locked. It's also the first phone ever that I'm going to use a case and screen protector with. No regrets so far GREAT PHONE! except I wish I would have waited for Black Friday deals.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MadCow809:
Camera, Software Updates, Google Cloud Storage

I was slightly annoyed about the 4gb ram at first, but so far the user experience has been smooth enough for me to overlook this issue completely.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 24HourClock:
Access to the latest Google Assistant updates like Duplex and Screening. That and unbloated and up to date Android.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krs360:
Switched from the P20 Pro.

The camera and the battery on the Pixel 3 XL are not even close to my old phone, but the P20 Pro was such a PITA to root or update due to Huawei's crazy decision to forbid bootloader unlocking, loads of regional variations, insane partitioning, and heavy battery management.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Eudeferrer:
If you bought it and paid in full with a credit card you can probably get the difference back. I called my Costco Card back and they did a price rollback. I got a $200 credit back on my statement for the phone and a $20 credit on the case.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tony1208:
Mine will be in this Thurs, I couldn't take the blurry action pics of my 5 yr old anymore from my S8. This will be my 1st time with a pixel, super excited.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
Since the very first phone I've ever owned until now, I've always upgraded to the newest model. This was the first time I was contemplating keeping my 2 XL for another year and getting the 4 XL.

One reason was because of that giant notch, and another was because the upgrade doesn't seem drastic at all.

However, I noticed a deal in the Canadian store, had the 3 XL $250 off and I just went for it.

I still believe the upgrades aren't significant, but I have read people saying they've gotten used to the notch.

I'm still waiting for it to arrive so we'll see how I feel about it once its in my hand.

To ultimately answer the OP question though, I guess it's just because I get this "itch" to upgrade as soon as one is out when it comes to phones and many electronics in all honesty :silly:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pierceheart:
Main reason? My HTC 10 wouldn't hold a charge anymore.

I am on AT&T, and I wanted a phone that was VoLTE and VoWiFi capable, without buying through them.

I'd been looking at the HTC U12+, and, great, some people managed VoLTE.

But.

The real big deal for me was the decision to stay away from a carrier branded phone, and wanting to get away from AT&T anti tethering BS. (I'm on a grandfathered unlimited from 2007).

I'm jumping ship from AT&T to Fi.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Dunka:
This will be my first "flagship" phone I purchased since my HTC One M7. (Had it for 3+ years and started my flashing habits lol)

Since, I had a Motorola X Pure (Screen died a little over a year) and my current phone ZTE Axon 7. Great phone, bad software support.

All my previous phones had front facing stereo speakers. I was considering the OnePlus 6t but couldn't get past the mono speaker and the gimmicky fingerprint sensor, although my brother has said after a few updates it has gotten a lot better.

I also considered getting the 2XL at first but after seeing the 3XL screen next to the 2XL at Best Buy, it looked so much better IMO.

ZTE half ass the Oreo update by supposedly releasing a beta build in September after all the problems they had with the US early last year. It had to be sideloaded and required a full wipe on my U variant.

It was very buggy for me and I reverted back to nougat for stability.

So I chose the Pixel because:

1. 3 years of software updates and security patches

2. Stock Android

3. Camera

4. Playing with it at Best Buy, love the look (minus the notch) and feel of it in the hand plus the nice sounding speakers

Being delivered this afternoon, can't wait [emoji3]
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sharik2009:
Camera, unlimited photo and video storage and MAINLY the software+update support
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
Following on from my previous post a few weeks ago, I ended up handing back my Mate 20 Pro and got the 3XL and it's the best decision I've made!

Even though I liked the Mate 20 Pro I find that after using the P3XL for just over a week it's the much better phone and I'm getting easily 6hrs SOT from it, so I don't have any worries with battery life like I originally had.

The camera is simply amazing, it just works and takes great photos!!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cosmo100292:
Picked up the 2XL first because

Camera

Root

Updates.

I wasnt planning on upgrading for another year until google had their blackfriday deal and i found out that i had 100 in google credit so i ended up getting a 3xl. The 2xl/3xl are extremely close experience wise so if someone was looking to pick a Pixel up id honestly advise getting a 2xl used for cheap.

The Pixel line have hands down been the best experience i've had on an Android since my Nexus devices.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] coldconfession13:
Because it was $600. I wasn't going to pay full price for the phone as it's not worth that price.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmartin72:
Main reason was, I'm a gadget whore, and have to have the latest and greatest. Nothing wrong with my 2 XL at all, but I wanted the 3. I will do the same thing with the 4 next year. I can't help myself. I have a problem.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] taphius:
Been on android since the HTC Inspire HD and have had pretty much every flagship except the pixels (last google phone was 6p). Figured it was time to give it a go.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] flavioa:
Being a Google rep at Best buy I got it for 90% off
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 13druber:
We moved to Verizon, traded in my S8 plus. I was excited to root but they have the bootloader locked. I miss my Samsung bad, still getting used to this phone. The battery isn't as good no expanded memory, and s ugly notch. Man, I'm disappointed. Everybody here are so excited about their pixel 3XL, I'll give it a few weeks to see if it grows on me. I know it's a bada$$ phone ,I just have to get used to it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cougar11:
Had the pixel 2xl since March 2018.... The girlfriend thought I needed a new phone and got me the 3xl for Xmas..... Loving the phone
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] neothechosenone:
Main reason for me:

Since i purchased a Huawei P20 lite in febuaray last year and still did not get any information concerning Anroid 9 update, i decided to swap manufacturer once again to always get the newest android version.

Besides, since me and my wife moved to a new place, where I want to install smart home devices there is only one choice for me ^^
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheProblemCauser:
Main reason for me:

After being with Samsung for 4 years, I wanted a pure android experience.

Switched from a S9+ to a Pixel 3 XL mainly to get root cause I was tired of every app having ads every 2 secs.

Wanted more custom roms (still waiting patiently)

But I have been plagued issues:

Phone Wifi affecting bluetooth

Phone not turning on when powered off and charging (stuck on battery logo)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anasmhds:
Nice Look of the device (aesthetics),

Very Good Quality feel (use of materials),

Great Camera and Stock up to-date Android phone:)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Balino:
We're cursed my friend. It's the same for me... :(
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmartin72:
I've been in IT for 20 year. I've always been that way.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Meh....as long as you've got the greenbacks to support your habit....who carers! There's far worse things that y'all could be doing! :good::cool:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Shaftamle:
Because root and roms are important. Therefore, all other Verizon compatible phones SUCK! Google phones or One Plus are the only legit options if your an American modding enthuseist.

Fire Hound 8.1
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tornado6:
Because it's pixel! lol, jokes aside, once you used a pixel and get used to the fluidity, the regular updates, and the camera that takes decent to good photo when you want fast, you will want to stick to pixel.

Used my pixel 2 XL for a good 10 months then not so convinced by the Pixel 3 XL, so i decided to get the note 9. Had it for a month, disappointed with the battery life. Subsequently traded it for a mate 20 pro, kinda like it, but ultimately, found a good deal for a pixel 3 xl and back to pixel! Btw, i still have my mate 20 pro, the battery life is the only thing that's stopping me from selling it
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PuffDaddy_d:
I have been using android phones since 2008 (HTC Hero) and have not had a flagship device since then. Everything I upgraded to after that was based on budget pricing and small form factor. With the Pixel 2, it was my first flagship purchase since 2008 and I got it for the camera and the relatively small size, but I paid the full $650 for it because I missed T-Mobile's 50% off deal and it never went on sale again. But my love for mobile photography made the purchase feel worth it. The Pixel 2 will likely go down in mobile history as one of the legendary leaps forward in photo quality and I'm almost sad that I had to trade it in to get the Pixel 3.

The Pixel 3 purchase decision was easy though. I pre-ordered it before any reviews even came out and trusted that it would be at least as good of a camera as the Pixel 2 (which it is), and then I quickly realized that by owning a Pixel device, we are the first to get Google's latest features (Night Site, Call Screening, Top Shot, etc). I love new tricks and I hated the thought of owning another device and watching all the reports of new features that I would never receive. I will likely be a pixel user for the next few years unless OnePlus makes a smaller version with a comparable camera.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Thegirlwiththepixel:
I have had Android since the G1. I then had the Nexus 1 and every Google branded phone after that.

I guess I'm a Google fangirl.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Demolition49:
Cameras

Vanilla Android

Latest Software Updates
[Huawei Y6 Questions & Answers] Cwizdroid:
Hey guys, can you suggest some good android games for 2 gb ram phone? My phone runs on android 6

Model: Huawei Y6II
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Thrillofit:
Hello guys.

So my father came to me saying that he getting pop out ads and he doesn't know the reason. He says he haven't installed anything but I believe he might have accepted something instead of pressing block.

I managed to screenshot the application however that application is no where found in apps installed.

I have tired with Malwarebytes and I got no results there.

The application is at the bottom.

https://i.imgur.com/2twI3w0.png

[IMG="Globe ads"]https://i.imgur.com/2twI3w0.png[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] *Detection*:
Possibly a free trial of some premium app that has expired now
[P8 Lite (2017) Discussion] hopeless_bricker:
I'd just like to say thank you to everyone who's working on our device. We have great ROMs here, an outstanding kernel and loads of information on how to use our phone to the max.

I'm now using AOSPExtended 6 and the Labyrinth kernel and I can say that this phone competes with flagship phones.

So, again, thank you all very much.
[General Topics] danmag:
hi, all Expert.

Sorry to trouble you all. Q&A needed. I need to link my main pda phone (Treo750) to others pda for data. if my treo got wifi than i just need to install ICS&etc and all should work right. since my other pda got wifi. but sad to said that Treo does not have wifi. my pda detected TREO as (dial up networking) nothing else.

PDA phone with WIFI---link---(Over Wifi)---link---PDA with Wifi. (works..)

TREO 750-- link--(over bluetooth)--link--PC. (works..)

TREO 750-- link--(over bluetooth)--link--PDA. (Can it be done??)

Thank you :)
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow Of Leaf:
MusicWave

Welcome to MusicWave : A nice Music Live Wallpaper in a Wave Shape ,Change your Default Wallpaper to an Amazing Live Wallpaper That Move with your Music in A Wave Shape

Feature:

-Easy Interface

-LightWeight

-Change Color of Waves

-Save Your Waves color as Preset

How to Works

-Open The app

-Choose A Preset

-Change Color of a Wave by Clicking it

-Save The Preset by Clicking Up

-Apply Your Creation Preset Wallpaper by Clicking Up

-Choose MusicWave Pro

-Enjoy

Download:v1.0

Support This Project By Buying The Pro Version

It Contains:

-Choose Wave Color

-Free From Ads

Download Pro

Thanks

Cleveroad For His Library

StackOverFlow for Some Codes

XDA
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XDA:DevDB Information

[4.0.3+][LIVE WALLPAPER] MusicWave - Music Live Wallpaper, App for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors

Shadow Of Leaf

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 1.0

Stable Release Date: 2018-12-07

Created 2018-12-07

Last Updated 2018-12-07
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow Of Leaf:
any one like this app ??
[Android Apps and Games] mooniefresh13:
This is dope man, keep up the good work ??
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow Of Leaf:
Thanks

Follow The Project For More Updates
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow Of Leaf:
no one like the app ??
[Android Apps and Games] ArchEnemy':
Beautiful

Loved it. Keep up the good work OP. -cheers-
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow Of Leaf:
thanks glad you like it

plz follow the project
[Android Apps and Games] Fredboy82:
Wow man totally awesome the louder music more waves I get and choose the colours to my liking great job
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Jayhawk One:
Hey all,

I can't imagine I'm the only one trying to keep their G5 running since nothing on the market has a removable battery... Maybe you have an idea whats going on here.

Months ago my power button started to quit working. First it would require a lot of pressure to work, then the fingerprint sensor went out, then finally it woul dnot work at all.

I replaced mine with a new part off of amazon yet it is still very broken.

The power button once again requires a ton of pressure to work, and the fingerprint sensor isn't working at all (interestingly enough the option hasn't disappeared like it usually does).

I took the phone back apart and cleaned the contacts with a little rubbing alcohol. No improvement.

Any suggestions? Is it likely I got a bad part?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] russy23:
I replaced my button and like you it didn't work.. So I bought a whole back replacement for £5...the fingerprint is still hit or miss but I just use pin code.. Maybe it just needs a clean
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] konio25:
I don't know from where you guys bought replacements but I bought my in UK from ebay a while ago and since I replaced it work like brand new. Power button working perfect also fingerprint scanner.

I bought mine from this seller. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LG-G5-Power-Button-Key-On-Off-Fingerprint-Sensor-Flex-GREY/143015995053?hash=item214c6ae6ad:g:dQAAAOSwx6pYsYov:rk:1:pf:0
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] russy23:
I always seem to pich the dodgy sellers. lol, tbh it could of been the connection or something that was fauly who knows, but i paid like a quid more and got the whole back
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] bilal002:
I think it just the pins not touching the board. Try making the pins stick up a bit more.

or you could put a little bit of tape behind the small board with gold contact pads.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] dampft:
Hi, I get the annoying message "Open channel for BIP" from time to time. I can relate it to the second SIM-card. After I put it in, the messaging starts. Can I switch that off somehow?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] sefrcoko:
Never had this issue but did a quick Google search and found this: https://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/help/channel-bip-t3339899