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[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darfbozo:
I only upgraded my 2 XL because my contract was up for renewal and quite honestly there is not much difference between the two - The lack of fingerprint reader is not great, but face unlock is working really well. Having the screen totally off until you're near is cool and must be a battery saver, however soli gestures are daft and I wont be using them in public for fear of looking like a right tw*t. Wireless charging is about the only real winner for me. Have given my white 2 XL to my Mrs on loan, with the proviso that she looks after it like I did - after two years it still looks brand new, a testament to the build quality.

24 months between upgrades used to bring huge improvements in quality and features, but now it seems Google et al have run out of ideas and Moore's Law isn't making much of a dent on the industry.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] manners400:
I've had my Pixel 2XL for 2 years and it's been awesome, received my Clearly white 4XL yesterday and have been happy thus far...

Opinion:

-4XL looks better aesthetically and feels better in the hand. I've always loved metal phones vs glass however the matted rear of the 4XL just feels awesome. Makes me want to go case-less but that's too risky lol.

Face Unlock is better than the fingerprint scanner because it's more seamless but takes some getting use to because it's so fast and accurate you may unlock your phone when your goal was just to look at your lock screen to see the time. (Also it may take a day to get beyond the habit of trying to touch a fingerprint reader that isn't there lol and banking apps still need to be updated to take advantage of the face Unlock feature)

Facts:

- Camera is obviously a little better (yet I haven't spent a lot of time with it)

- Battery life has been solid so far (unfortunately I can't give further stats because I can't exactly remember them but my phone arrived at 55%, I set up phone, installed 100+ apps, was tinkering & checking out features and after 7 hrs total usage, 3 hrs SOT I was probably around 33% battery life)

-The screen looks a little sharper than the 2XL and the blacks have more contrast & are better lit at lower brightness (no black blob effect to my knowledge)

-Speakers were actually surprising, they definitely sound better than the 2XL, Fuller & clearer and an improvement over the front facing ones.

-Phone call ear piece sounds clearer and a bit louder.

-Soli Gestures worked at a 99% rate for me and felt natural, I don't know how often I will use but they worked

Other Things:

- I haven't been able to really tell a difference in regards to the 90hz yet

- Phone is really snappy with no hiccups but my 2XL was/is the same so no major difference.

That's all I really can think of so far... It's definitely an upgrade over the 2XL but is it a necessary upgrade is something only we can answer as individuals.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wolfu11:
I actually have 3 pixel 2xls and they all have excellent screens whites are very good. But the 4xl 8bhave has good whites as well. I've gone through a lot of pixel 2xls and have only kept the best of them. But with this 4xl I think I got lucky right away. I still may get rid of it though....
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ady1976:
Yeah I'm not sure if I'm keeping it either now, someone spoke to Google from Reddit and Google say it's normal they use srgb colour profile, so either Google is lieing or people saying they have pure white screens think theres is white but it really isn't, a lot of won't even know the difference, so if it is Google's colour profile then I fear the worst, clock is ticking I have around 9 days left to decide.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sharkie405:
Google may add some settings in the future that would allow you to adjust that, like they did with the muted colors on the 2XL initially.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ady1976:
Who knows if they will but the fact it goes white on angle would suggest defect display I think.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EeZeEpEe:
Pixel 4 XL on the left and Pixel 2 XL on the right. Definitely don't miss that blue shift. View attachment 4856287View attachment 4856289
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Number R09:
I have both the 2XL and the 4XL. Just picking up the devices off the table and using them, they're close enough to the same. You already know the differences from all the reviews, but just using the device, minimal difference in my use case. Having used the 2 and 4 at the same time, moving data between the two and checking congruence, the display is slightly different. I suppose if I had the option to buy the 4XL again, I'd just keep the 2XL. I do miss the fingerprint scanner though. And the free 'original quality uploads'.

How I justified buying the 4 to replace the 2;

better camera, and my son gets the 2XL to replace his clapped out Moto.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lkhafra:
Maybe there is a crowd that thinks most things with smart phones are similar like the older generation does. Hell a coworker said his LG Stylo is just as fast as the best Android phones. It was 2 XL-OP 6-OP 6T- Note 9- 3 XL- OP 7 Pro- 4 XL on the Android side. That was just on my phone line. I'm not a part of that crown. When people said 1080P isn't noticeable it was to me. The same goes for 1440P and 90 Hz. Fast and smooth aren't the same thing. Side by side I have no problem with whites in the 4 XL and it isn't extremely blue. The fluidity and speed are definitely noticeable compared to the 2 XL. I even notice a slight difference from the 7 Pro and its more consistent. OP generally focuses on the speed side of things while Google does both. I think people that have had flagships from both each year would be able to see. I was bashing Google but missed my excellent camera so got this anyway. I kind of had to shut up though. Don't get me wrong though because I'm not letting them off the hook. Like Flossy Carter says its a love hate relationship lol. The camera quality definitely is noticed. The 3 XL I'd say slight. If someone asked should they hold on to the 2 or get the for its a no brainer. The overall feel and experience definitely flush out all the hate and shortcomings. The gestures work almost every single time and I use it allot especially when driving or cooking. i swore the battery would be trash but I'd live with it. I have 90 Hz forced around 60% brightness. Shoooo I've been on the phone most of the day with allot of web browsing. I have 3 hours screen usage and 52% battery left. The look is sleek and elegant. It feels good in the hands "ladies". These speakers are much better. One thing I haven't heard anyone talk about are the mics on this phone. others phones I've had I'd have on while showering. My lady can actually here me now and she comes through clear. This is with a shower on and the bathroom ceiling fan making noise. Going to the 2 XL from the 7 Pro when I was getting used to Pixel software in advance wasn't the worst thing ever but it was bad. trying to use it for a couple hours after getting the 4 XL was even worse. My complaint is Google easily could have killed these other phones out here by adding things that are standard for everyone else. A little bigger battery, storage, and wide angle and it would be a wrap. Better doesn't translate to market share and sales exactly but I bet it would have boosted things way more. Googles excuse is sufficient and telephoto is better. Damn then put 3 cameras in like even Apple has. whoever in the hardware team made decisions on battery storage and the wide angle need to be coached or fired. Anyway I'm off track. The 4 XL from the 2 is way worth it. This is coming from someone that bought into the media and hate going on. If I still had the 3 XL I would have passed without giving it a chance. I'm glad I had the 7 Pro and its "close enough to flagship camera".

Edit: all these things I talked about coming together as a whole make a really big difference.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EeZeEpEe:
A couple camera comparison pics. It's Pixel 2 XL then Pixel 4 XL.

For the bright outdoor pics, the greener grass might look better but the yellower one is more accurate.

For the indoor restaurant you can see the difference in the highlights (ceiling light, skylight, and background window). It's not blown out in the Pixel 4 XL.

Just some notes I've taken on what I've noticed during my first day:

- Screen doesn't have the blue shift!

- When 90 hz refresh rate is going, it's very, very smooth.

- Speakers are way louder, clearer, and have more range.

- The haptic feedback while typing is very good.

- 29 grams heavier without the case is noticable. I need to find a lighter case because it's up to 39 grams heavier than the Pixel 2 XL in it's lightest case.

- Out of the pocket, Face Unlock is technically slower than fingerprint scanner because I need to wake up the screen first. With fingerprint scanner, I can unlock while pulling it out. But when the phone is flat on something, the Motion Sense to turn on the screen already does make it very quick.

- Face Unlock is quicker and more convenient while the phone is in two handed typing position. No need to readjust to use the fingerprint scanner. Just take a second and it's recognized. It's very noticeable with LastPass which is probably the app that most frequently asks for verification.

- The 2 XL aged very well over two years and it still runs quickly but the 4 XL is just faster and smoother in every way. It's more reactive and there's less waiting for anything. All those fractions of a second add up to many seconds over times.View attachment 4856901View attachment 4856903View attachment 4856911View attachment 4856913
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EeZeEpEe:
Oh forgot to add it's nice to finally have voLTE and Sprint Visual Voicemail on Sprint.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] johnlgalt:
All of this is good food for thought in looking at my attempt to do a review of the two phones side by side. As Manners said in post #11 - the face unlock is uncannily fast, works at a wide angle of view (surprisingly so) and can easily accidentally unlock when you're not expecting it to - already happened to me dozens of times. Yes, quite literally, dozens - I was trying to ascertain the angle required and lighting required. Damned thing even unlocked for me while I was in bed with all lights out - so only illumination was from the phone itself.

I suspect the Soli chip is using radar imagery of my face to enhance the unlock. Now I have to get a few folks to test it with their faces to see just how secure it is.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EeZeEpEe:
For face unlock the radar is just used to turn on the screen automatically before you get the phone to your face. There's an NIR flood emitter, and a NIR dot projector for face unlock so it's not the screen illumination that's being used.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] imaverik:
I had 2xl for two years... And a 3a for about 2 months

The pixel 4 xl is the true successor to the 2xl.

Mic drop
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wyelkins:
I switched from the 2XL to the 4XL and I am happy with the improvements. Face unlock takes a while to get used to but it actually works great. This will be even better when apps get updated to use it better. Battery is good and we know all about Pixel cameras. I got the 128GB model and the Wireless charging stand but I rarely use either feature. Overall, it is definitely an upgrade

The phone is expensive so you really have to weigh that in your consideration. I had my 2XL for 2 years so that's how I justified the upgrade to myself.

I am happy with my decision.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EeZeEpEe:
The Pixel 4 XL charges faster than the Pixel 2 XL when it was originally released. For the Pixel 2 XL, 80-100% was painfully slow.

0:00 - 5%

0:30 - 50%

1:00 - 82% (Stopping point when topping off)

1:15 - 93%

1:30 - 98%

1:38 - 100%
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ilal2ielli:
I had the same feeling, but didn't log it. Thanks for confirming.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blazinazn:
Similar experience to mine. Had the 2 XL and loved it, until it fell off my night stand and hit the bed railing and cracked the screen. Picked up the 3a in the interim and hated it. I've had black since the OG Pixel but picked up a white 3a and ended up really liking it. Black is boring :D So I ended up going with a Panda 4 XL.

I miss the fingerprint sensor more than I thought I would as someone else stated. I find myself swiping down on the back of the phone to pull down the notification shade but it doesn't work :rolleyes:

Face unlock is fast but there are times when I'm holding my phone in my hand with the screen off and it won't turn on or unlock when I move it up to my face. So I have to wave my hand in front of the radar or press the power button. Minor inconvenience.

I was never on the beta for Android 10 so I'm not familiar with gesture navigation. I used the 2 button nav on the 3a and got use to it pretty quickly. I still use my 2 XL to play games so it may be slowing down my muscle memory with learning the gestures on the 4XL. I've had it for 2 days now and I'm slowly getting used to it. Opening up recent apps is a little finicky for me. I've only recently been able to consistently open recent apps by swiping up and holding for a second. I have nova launcher installed but it still works with the gestures. I really really like swiping from the side of the screen to go back.

Face unlock doesn't really work well for me in the dark. It won't unlock for me very well in a dark room so I have to put in a pattern. It does works well when I'm wearing my sunglasses or regular glasses.

I do feel like it's a worthy successor to the 2XL. I refused to get the 3 XL because of the hideous bathtub notch. The only thing that concerns me is the battery life. It's only been 2 days so I'll give it a few more before deciding if I'll keep it. Yesterday was the first full day with the device. Pulled it off the charger around 5:30 in the morning and I was at 4% by 9pm. I had 5 hours of SOT with how I normally use my phone.

I used google maps and Iheart radio over LTE for my morning commute (30 mins). Streamed radio on Iheart from 7:30am-10am over wifi. Lots of text via messenger and whatsapp. I spent bit of time going through old messages and deleting them for a bit of housecleaning. I was on wifi from 8:30am-5pm while at work. Used navigation for a bit on the way home and then put it back on wifi when I get home. I have motion sense and wifi scanning turned on. This just gives you an idea of my personal usage but as always, YMMV.

Hope this helps!
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] Vijay G:
Alright when i got the news miui 11 is gonna release on 16 october, and then on 16th i realised nope....

Then another news it will release on 22 Oct and today is also 22 oct, but i see no update

Is the update is in order or something according to the miui website listing?
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] Darth Bidder:
Can't you just wait? There are other phones on that list too, obviously.

It should come within the next few days. This discussion is just useless.
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] MerajBD:
I am already using MIUI 11. Link: https://xdaforums.com/redmi-7/development/rom-miuimix2-0-t3955214
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] nickleby:
The update to MIUI 11 for the Redmi 7 is scheduled between oct 22 to oct 31. Chill out and wait, the Redmi 7 is not the only product of Xiaomi.
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] aftergr:
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[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] Sotos878:
EEA only
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] Darth Bidder:
Global probably next week.
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] Vijay G:
I dont WANNA unlock bootloader, i want to atleast wait 2 years before doing that
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] aftergr:
Who said for unlocked

Official update
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] Vijay G:
How?
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] swaguduzo:
do you even know how locked or unlocked bootloader works? or that you can flash signed roms on a locked ones? you ain't genius are you
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] Vijay G:
I guess i don't know that much but i know that you can't flash any unofficial roms or eu roms on locked bootloader. Only official can be flashed thru updater.
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] swaguduzo:
he's from EU and he flashed an EU rom, why wouldn't that be possible?

he probably got an OTA update anyway

Wysłane z mojego Redmi 7 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] Vijay G:
Well i dont know if he is from EU or not. It might be possible he flashed an EU rom?
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] aftergr:
My god.....

It was official ota update
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] Vijay G:
Well i havent recieved any ota update yet...so nope

He might have recieved it because either he is from europe or he simply opted for beta

Because i just read somewhere that the rollout list is only for those who have opted in beta not for public i can send the link of the news if you want.

It was confirmed by poco f1's telegram group
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] nDman.sk:
Updated to MIUI 11 last night but it has problem to play Instagram's videos.

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HeHe, the problem solved by restarting :))
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] Darth Bidder:
There was a reply literally just below that saying that it was an EEA/EU ROM which only means his phone has the EU ROM.

Also, you probably haven't heard of Google search but you should at least try using it.
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 Questions & Answers] Vijay G:
Well who carries knowledge in this world now anyways? Empty brains thats all
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] louforgiveno:
Hi there,

Thanks for reading. I just got my Note 10+ SM-N9750 (BRI firmware). I'm in the U.S using this phone with t-mobile.

My end goals are:

1. Switch to TGY firmware

2. Root + Unlock bootloader

3. Install TWRP

4. Install Mentalmuso's Rom

I've been using the phone a few days already so it's "setup" But i have everything backed up so i can wipe this baby at any moment throughout this process without loss.

My questions (so many....ahh)

Ok first before switching to TGY do i need to sign out of my google and samsung accounts? I assume the firmware change is gonna wipe my phone...? (Again that's fine....just trying to figure out when it is imperative to log out of those accounts.

Root.... i believe i understand to follow the exynos guide, but using TGY files/firmware. Outside of that are ALL the steps the same? Also do i need multidisabler?

Items (3. and 4.) I see the info in the O.P's and throughout the threads.....it sounds like the current install methods etc might not require what the O.P states as there have been new developments.....But I'm just not sure if I'm right about that......

Any pointers/help would be appreciated.

P.s.....I feel like a complete noob, I'm just having the toughest time wrapping my head around these processes.....and don't wanna just go doing whatever without a clearer idea of WHAT I'M DOING....LOL

To save you from writing me a specific guide (which would be awesome !, ha)

If you want to just point me to already created guides and point out which specific steps are not needed, or are missing etc, that would be great.

Thank you again !

***(Cold feet)

Sent from my God Mode 10+
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] kangi26:
Do you mean you're on the N975U? Or possibly the N975U1?

**Edit. Based on you saying "exynos", then neither.....

you could start HERE looks like someone was asking the same question?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] louforgiveno:
Hi, thanks for your reply.

No, I'm using the chinese n9750/ds....

I mentioned exynos as the root guide to follow, as i understand it is the same process.

**Also thanks....i have seen/read and watch that thread, but haven't seen anyone with this model, flashing at this "later" date.....i believe magisk and twrp have "changed" so there may be a newer method i have yet to discover.

Sent from my God Mode 10+
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] louforgiveno:
Ok, so do I

Odin TGY firmware, then Oem Unlock process, then flash twrp and then just install Mentalmuso's rom?

Is root embed in the rom now, or do i need to still patch AP file and all the other steps?

Or should i be rooting before installing TWRP....any clarity is appreciated

Sent from my God Mode 10+
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Lu7dnw:
Have radio fm?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] louforgiveno:
I'm not sure....haven't tested. But i believe i read that it is not present on this device...but root may change that.

Sent from my God Mode 10+
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Lu7dnw:
I am interested in buying the same variant but I want to be sure that it brings radio. If you can verify I thank you for informing me. Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Xshooter726:
You have the Snapdragon model. I believe its rooted differently.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] bigmikey307:
I have the T-Mobile variant which I converted to the International ROM using the method that does not require the bootloader to be unlocked. I am running the open beta of 9.0.17. I went to check if I have Chat features yet and it worked for like a second! I turned the toggle on, went back, clicked chat features again and now it says it's not available for my device. Maybe it was just a glitch, but look at the screenshot I attached! My hopes were so high and now I'm just upset again. Will I ever get Chat features? Who am I waiting on? Google? OnePlus? T-Mobile?
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] qbanlinxx:
On the T-Mobile firmware it only works with the stock messaging app, probably the same on the OB.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] geekmaster88:
Yes, I was running the international software and had this same issue. Flashed back to stock T-Mobile software due to horror stories of the update to Android 10 bricking converted devices. Tried to turn these on again, and same story... Stock messaging app worked, Google's didn't.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] PapaMag:
I have converted to International and upgraded to 10.0 using Oxygen Updater then downloaded Google Messenger app and it works great. I do have a unlocked bootloader however.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] pyrorob:
Wrong, just update to the latest beta of messages and make sure carrier services is updated and it can be fully activated. Am currently on stock T-mobile firmware.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] qbanlinxx:
RCS on the stock TMobile firmware isn't the issue. Latest beta message installed, carrier services updated, still no RCS on my device.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] vmyamoro:
PLease.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] jd1639:
Flash 8.0 firmware with odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] vmyamoro:
I tried several times, but the error. my rom is brazilian ZTO and Build version T825UBU3CSH7. Any help?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] jd1639:
Did you flash BL, AP, CP, and CSC? You're device will be wiped when down grading.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] Nick1Man:
Downgrade is not possible for brazilian rom because of bootloader.

Only europe roms can be downgrade: T825XXU3CSH9 to T825XXU3BSD1
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] Broxin:
Why do you want to downgrade? Is 8.0 faster?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] DarkWolf747:
Personally, my tablet's battery life has gone from 4 weeks or so to 4 hours with the upgrade to android 9.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] Dany XP:
Why do u have to do all of this to just install lineage 16?

I'm on T-Mobile too and I just simply:

1- fastboot flashed the pre-los zip

2- follow the normal procedure for flashing Los (although it took time to find the right twrp version actually working, many didn't flashed successfully) + magisk for root

3- mind my tmo Z2 force was already on Oreo...