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[Google Pixel 6] bobby janow:
Well 5 full days with the P6 and I've been wavering. It's heavy, it's larger than my P5 and the FP sensor needs work. But damn, it's a nice device. A couple of weeks ago I went into a BB and held it although it was attached to some stupid anti theft device. The Pro was out of the question. I compared the size and a sales guy came over to me. I told him I was not buying it I just wanted to compare. Then he pulls out his iPhone 12 Pro and it's a behemoth and it even has a case on it. "Dude how do you deal with that?" He laughed and said you get used to it.

So here I am trying to get used to it. The size is fine now but the weight is still a slight issue for me. FYI, I never use a case on my phones, fully naked. As for the FP reader I'm going to work on that. I think once you get the hang of it the prints you register will be fine. I'm about to return the P5 for the Google credit of $350 and on boxing it up it now it feels and looks small to me. Funny how the mind works. I was tempted to keep the P5 as a backup device but my wife looked at me and told me I'll put it in a drawer and never look at it again. I fear she's right. So yeah I'm keeping it, it's a beautiful device. I think the Achilles heel is the FP reader but hopefully that will be tweaked by software.
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
If I keep my p6 I don't think I'll ever forgive myself. I want to love it, but between the crazy overheating, horrible battery life, and the awful network speed in getting.. I'd be a fool to convince myself to let it slide.
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
I keep trying to justify this purchase. Can't believe Google would sell this garbage.
[Google Pixel 6] htc-rocks:
The pixel 6 is absolutely the best phone I've ever used.... but it's too big for me so I sent mine back today.

I had non of the issues reported above other than the fingerprint sensor was a little sluggish sometimes. No issue with the screen and the hsbc app worked fine. Battery life very good and no overheating.

If they make a mini version I'd buy it even if it cost more.
[Google Pixel 6] 4tifjaved:
HSBC app doesn't work on my pixel 6. What's your software version you are running on your pixel
[Google Pixel 6] wahm2021:
The pixel 6 has some very nice features. I truly enjoy the direct my call and hold my call feature. Its not 100 percent yet but it works for most automated phone calls like Verizon or best buy. I find this phone to very practical and despite Android 12 flaws i think phone will end up being near perfect for me in the long run. I still have my S21 but I might trade that ok for the s22 (once released of course) to see if it'll triumph my pixel 6.
[Google Pixel 6] Swizzle82:
The more I use this phone the more I miss my Wing. If only Lg had been better at marketing. Lg made a pretty well thought out phone for the user. They gave you really good, useful features, and the displays were top notch. They just sucked at updates.

PS. Please don't talk about the G4 or V10 either. They had flaws internally and were specific to the motherboard used on both phones. Never had an issue like it since.

All in all their phones were way underrated.
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
had 3 devices and returned all of them ended up getting refund all 3 from different stores all had green screen hue in dark mode , along with sketchy fingerprint overheating poor speaker quality buggy android 12 decided to skip this time around I've paid less for better quality displays so bit disappointing
[Google Pixel 6] htc-rocks:
Pixel 6 was just the latest Android 12 OTA (sorry don't have phone anymore to check) and the app is the "HSBC UK Mobile banking" app from the play store. I restored the apps from my Pixel 5 backup but that shouldn't make a difference.
[Google Pixel 6] bush911:
Mine is still on the way, I should keep them as here in China RMA for me is hardly possible
[Google Pixel 6] Kenaz Rune:
I am definitely keeping it. I've only had it for a few days, didn't even put the SIM in it yet. I got the November update on initial setup, so many "flaws" were probably fixed.

I concur. I tested the camera in extremely dark outdoor conditions over the last two days and it is damn near as good as a dedicated digital camera with manual adjustments. A night photo of the woods out front clearly showed the trees I couldn't see with my own eyes, while having a balanced light profile for the rest of the scene.

I'll give you the heavy and the slippery. However, it's almost the same size as my Pixel 2XL with more screen. It feels solid, and so far the battery has amazing staying power.

Slippery isn't a big problem. Despite the fact I love most of my naked phones, I always put them in cases to protect my investment. Slippery solved.

I'm still undecided about how awesome this is for me. I still need to get a custom recovery and Magisk so I can set up my security and privacy screens. I hope the root/flash/update process isn't continuing to become more painful. The last few years I find it gets more and more difficult with each generation. I don't think that is accidental.

A five year warranty gives me some hope this hardware is durable. I still have my Moto X 2013 (on 7.1) while my 2XL has a worn charging port, and a broken camera after only 3 years. I miss the USA days of Motorola.

Which reminds me. Google shipped this phone from Illinois the same day I ordered. That means there's at least a chance this is made at least in part here in the USA.
[Google Pixel 6] Nimueh:
Erm ... where do you see a 5-year warranty? Google said they guarantee 3 years of software updates and an additional 2 years of security updates, but warranty? I didn't see anything like that mentioned :unsure:
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
5 year warranty lol.i wish
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
Well I did it, I'm returning my p6. Gets way too hot, battery drain. I can literally see the fingerprint sensor behind my screen
[Google Pixel 6] starbiker99:
I came from a OP 6t Mecleran and besides the camera which is far superior I don't see it as a huge upgrade. With the Spigen case it seems huge and heavy in my hand. I have until th 18th to decide but as of now I'm probably 50/50.
[Google Pixel 6] Note10.1Dude:
Local Verizon store had both 6 and Pro on display (no stock) but trying them in hand, the 6 was much nicer to use than the Pro (aside from the Pro having a super-nice telephoto). Screen wrap on the Pro was a non-starter for me.
[Google Pixel 6] pjc123:
Returning mine. Speaker popping and crackling issues. Horrible sound playing music. Fingerprint reader inconsistent (Google admits this,). Random phone dialing Issue (Google admits this as well). I might reorder in a couple of months if all these issues have been fixed. Not looking forward to wasting another day setting up my apps and passwords again. Also see how the new Samsung pans out, although not a fan of bloatware.
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
Returned all of them ! on the + side just applied for headphones didn’t think would be approved seeing as I retuned all 3 but kept all original invoices and took screen shots of imei prior and low and behold 2 mins after applying received a text your claim was approved 👌😁
[Google Pixel 6] lilrob1213:
I can only see the fingerprint sensor in bright daylight. Is yours "crooked" too? Mine is like not square to the sides it's angled and makes me cringe 🤣
[Google Pixel 6] Borh77:
I am keeping it.

I am disappointed by the mediocre fingerprint scanner and the slow battery charge, but otherwise I love it.

Many people are disappointed by the battery life but I have 11h40 SoT which is more than enough for me
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
Yup lol tiny crooked little square. Almost looks like a pasty.
[Google Pixel 6] lilrob1213:
What chargers have you tried? Haven't fully tested but I bought an inui 30w pd pps charger and it's definitely faster than my wife's old pixel charger.
[Google Pixel 6] Borh77:
An old Samsung charger
[Google Pixel 6] lilrob1213:
This phone seems to be very specific about what kind of charger works well for the fastest charging speeds. Lots of info on other threads. I'd look into that before giving up on the quick charge. Good luck 😃
[Google Pixel 6] Borh77:
In that case it should really have included a charger in the box. I have ordered the official charger on the french Google store but it will take 3 weeks to be shipped.
[Google Pixel 6] lilrob1213:
I totally agree... Bummer that Google made a money grab move like that but hey I got one off Amazon for $15 to avoid the Google one and it seems to work great!
[Google Pixel 6] CB620:
Returning mine today. My only complaint is the fingerprint sensor. Guess I'll hold out for the next Samsung.
[Google Pixel 6] RoccoN4:
Keeping it. Have owned every Pixel. I have no issues with the screen, and I honestly don't have any issues with the finger print scanner even using a screen protector. Battery has been great. Only grip is having to get used to a bigger phone as the Pixel 5 was obviously smaller. But I went in knowing that.
[Google Pixel 6] thex2:
That's wild that you've owned every pixel phone. I'm still on the 3XL and can't find any pros of upgrading to the 6 or 6 Pro that appeal to me other than the superior camera. Reasons I'm staying with the 3XL:

1. I primarily use my phone as a phone.... the 3XL does a decent job of phone call quality.

2. Speakers on 3XL are front facing

3. Finger print scanner is on the back of the phone

4. Phone is the perfect size

5. Phone just feels solid

If I could upgrade anything on the 3XL, it'd be:

1. Better speakers

2. Phone speed to be what it was when I purchased the 3XL. Everything is a bit slower now. I'm guessing a factory reset would solve this, but maybe not if all the apps are tuned to work with the latest phones?
[Google Pixel 6] RoccoN4:
I have a problem lol
[Google Pixel 6] thex2:
lulz. Fair enough. I guess we all do
[Google Pixel 6] freeflyer:
I'm on the middle. I keep going from keeping my 6 to sending it back and getting an S21 (the battery puts me off though).

the main problem is the dimensions. It's not so much the screen size,.. the thing just feels large to hold. I've got amte 20 pro currently with pretty much the same siz screen, and it feels sooooo much smaller to hold (because it is).
[Google Pixel 6] freeflyer:
I'm thinking of going from the 6 to a standard S21 (not plus or pro) . How's the battery on the S21 compared to the 6 ? or the Camera?
[Google Pixel 6] nraudigy2:
Crooked fingerprint sensor probably why they don't work well?
[Google Pixel 6] Bxrider117:
The standard s21 is really good in my opinion. Battery life is always good for a full day on the s21 and the camera is good as well. To me they are equal. I was initially on the fence with the Pixel 6 but man it has settled and I'm getting great battery life. The camera is awesome and the finger print scanner has gotten a lot better
[Google Pixel 6] freeflyer:
I must admit the battery life does seem good on the 6, and i'm sure its much better than the 21 But, the S21 just feels so much better to hold. I cant get used to the 6 in the hand. The things drawing me to the 21 are:

I just cant get used to the size of the 6. despite it being the same size screen as my mate 20 pro, the thing feels huge.

I love clearview flip display cases such as the one samsung does for the 21. The 6 will never get a case like that,

screen protector issue with the 6 (what the hell they were thinking releasing it like this is a mystery)

the lack of a similar clearview case for the 6

no telephoto zoom (I realise samsungs telephoto lense is a bit of a cheat, but the digital zoom on the 6 is pretty bad even compared to my old mate 20 pro)

With those in mind.. i'm thinking it may go back.
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
Hey guys I'm returning my p6. Might use my upgrade for iPhone 13 pro. First ever apple device. Any advice?
[Google Pixel 6] wahm2021:
Have fun with their limited features.
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
Actually gonna stick with Android maybe s21
[Google Pixel 6] wahm2021:
I would wait till the s22 comes out.
[Google Pixel 6] ne0ns4l4m4nder:
Love my device. I have faith in Google using software to fix all the issues I'm having. Phones fast as ****.
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
Yea good point. That's prob what I'll do. Or the s21 fe
[Google Pixel 6] Jirv311:
I haven't fully decided yet. I have it boxed back up on my desk right now. I came from an S20 and it's a lateral move hardware-wise (yes, the camera is really good) and the size is truly terrible. Way too big for being the "base" 6. I have issues with it in my truck playing music on bluetooth. Sounds like a CD skipping and it's insanely annoying. The FP sensor isn't great but I use face unlock at home primarily on my S20 which is great. Sucks to not have that on the 6. OH, and I can't change animation duration without borking the lock screen. That just makes Android 12 feel extra laggy.

I have literally NEVER returned a device after purchase but this may very well be my first one.
[Google Pixel 6] markapowell:
I am keeping mine. I think spec wise it's a step down from the S21, but the smarts... I hope is where it shines. Google Assistant already understands me a hell of a lot more on this device than it did on the Samsung.

The UI is great, I've never owned a Google, but having had OnePlus devices I am very much a fan of the layout.
[Google Pixel 6] verbage:
The G4 was/is a lovely workhorse, indeed, it is still my daily driver!!! But yeah, my family has had a total of three G4's succumb to the dreaded CPU delamination issue through the years--not fun. I am thinking of upgrading to a Pixel 6 at this point because my provider says my G4 will stop working in Feb 2022 when AT&T shuts down its 3G network.
[Google Pixel 6] Swizzle82:
If you are used to the G4 you will love the pixel 6. But having come from the wing I feel like I downgraded. Probably going to try the pro here in a month here in a month to see if it's any better. Even on Android 10, the wing had a lot more features than this phone does.
[Google Pixel 6] verbage:
>>If you are used to the G4 you will love the pixel 6. But having

>>come from the wing I feel like I downgraded

Glad to hear this about the G4-->Pixel 6 swap and for sure in my case it will be an upgrade because the G4 was released back in 2015. No direct experience with the LG Wing myself, but yeah, that is a pretty unique phone so I can understand why you feel like you downgraded.
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
No SD card slot means no 1tb data drive, and no spen which is very nice when you need it ie bt remote shutter release or Smart Capture.

A new N10+ Snapdragon running on Q or the more problematic N20U running on 11.

I opted for second N10+, it's color renderinf exceeds all the above, but no variable refresh (which also screws with the color rendering) and no 5G (which is still a mixed blessing at best).

The cam of the N20U is better but with the hump, the N10+ nonetheless grabs excellent images.

Android 10 is also before Android was turned into a hopeless fubar. The N20U is running on 11...

Expect fall next year until anything good comes out of Samsung in the way of flagships, maybe 2023. 2021 was a bust, 2022 maybe the same for Samsung.

Android will likely take at least 2+ years to get their junk together and sync it with developers.

Not a pretty picture... and expect supply chain issues too.
[Google Pixel 6] Sui77:
I have a 3XL and a 2XL, just got the 6.

I like the 3XL more, the cam is good enough, FP at the back, bigger, LESS WEIGHT

The speaker of the 6 are also fine, the tone is a bit more harsh and higher.
[Google Pixel 6] Sui77:
much better?
[Google Pixel 6] abowlby:
For those commenting on how slippery the device is - 100% correct. Also, it's a grease festival. I wanted to add/share that my experience with the Bellroy leather case while pricey has been sublime. I rarely would make a post to recommend a case, but this case really improves the in hand experience.
[Google Pixel 6] cartonneexpress:
So I've stuck with the Pixel a little longer, but I'm definetely done with it by now. Here are some more things that annoy me:

- the standby battery drain is ridiculous. It will easily lose 25% over night.

- charging feels like 5 years ago. It won't accept charge from a third party 30w charger that I have in use. It takes 2 hours to charge from 15% to 100% and the battery only lasts 24 hours with mild usage. This would be fine if quick charging for effective intermittend recharges would be possible - bu it's not.

- Weird bugs, like the screen not turning back on after taking the phone from the ear. It also constantly "detects" that I am driving and offers to turn on driving mode - while I sit at my desk.

- in complete darkness the screen does not auto-dim down all the way

- and prbably a few other things that I'm forgetting now

And what is actually the biggest impediment for me, even though this is a Android 12 thing and not the phones fault, is that they freaking removed SIP provider support from dialer! This was a super important feature for me. I have been using this for years and loved how well it was integrated. Now they just remove it. Taking features away for no apparant reason makes no sense to me, and I am more upset about this, than about the missing headphone jack in the chunkiest phone ever build...
[Google Pixel 6] WarVic:
Random reboots sound like serious hardware issue. I don't remember having a single phone in the past having it. I'd return the phone straight away.
[Google Pixel 6] Burt Squirtz:
Serious hardware issue? That's quite an assumption .This is also easily caused by kernel or a litany of other OS processes. For example, I was getting these in early builds of Kirisakura.

Highly probable to be a software issue that will easily be fixed in future updates..
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
Not worth the chance. If it does it in safe mode, could be either firmware or hardware... I lean more towards it being hardware.

It shouldn't have been released until it was stable. Not typical behavior.
[Google Pixel 6] 4tifjaved:
I have now returned mine

I absolutely love the hardware but I could not get use to Android 12

Extra steps to turn WiFi/5g on and off

No NFC toggles

Notification shade looks like something from 5 years ago and takes up the full screen

No face unlock

At a glance takes up about 1/3 of the screen

You don't buy a Google phone with stock Android to then download third party launchers

Coming from OnePlus 8 ... This phone just works with Android 11. Never had to install any third party apps to make it work for me
[Google Pixel 6] Justin933:
Regular usage I cannot get it to reboot, it only happens when I am using an image find script to bot on a game.. phone gets hot and reboots. I suspect it's either the game or macro software not playing friendly with A12.. gonna risk it and keep in hopes things are updated/fixed.
[Google Pixel 6] thetrickster213:
Keeping it, love the minimal software, just waiting for more dev support
[Google Pixel 6] WarVic:
Perhaps I remember one phone I had with random reboots issue. It was a very long time ago and... it was Nexus 6P :). Random reboots grown into not so random and, finally, infinite bootloop. Well, we all know what was the problem :). So I woun't take chances with Pixel 6.
[Google Pixel 6] freeflyer:
I've now swung the other way. I was going to send it back, but currently in 'keeping it' mode. Theres a lot of hidden features tucked away, and with a Spiegen slim case on it, it feels okay.
[Google Pixel 6] freeflyer:
But people add third party launchers even to bloatware phones. They're always far more customisable than stock. You can't expect bare android to work how you want it, so theres nothing wrong with installing a launcher.
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
The launcher is the pivot point for UI, it should be a large reason to buy the phone.

Well designed stock UI's exceed 3rd party launcher performance, stability, usability and are integrated to optimize/fine tune it that for that particular platform.

Android 11/12 are a mess, 3rd party developers have less resources and motivation than the large phone manufacturers* to adapt the launcher for use on these new OS versions.

*yes, well... the manufacturer should be more motivated🤣

Pixel developers apparently never got that memo.
[Google Pixel 6] Nimueh:
Huh what? I've had Samsung, LG, Honor, Lenovo, Xiaomi, OP and now Google devices. I have never, on ANY phone, used the stock launcher (except when I started using Android and didn't know better).

While OP was the only phone where I was happy using a stock rom (OOS 10 to be exact) I didn't like the stock launcher there either. Those never have decent options, some won't even let you change the grid size.

I don't know anybody that has ever said "Wow, this stock launcher is great and one of the reasons I'm buying this phone!". I'm fairly certain you're pretty much on your own with that opinion 🤷‍♀️ :LOL:
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
Perhaps. One of the best ways to boot loop an Android is a buggy launcher... been there, done that. The launcher is much more than just an app, it's the foundation of the UI.

It should be an important consideration. After using the "best" paid for abd and free launchers and 2 back to back boot loops I wasn't impressed.

All had issues. The stock launcher was the best, so it remains with minimal trade offs ie the white page indicators and lack of control over icon lettering color.

A 3rd party launcher can't replace a well implemented stock launcher ie Swiss Army knife syndrome.
[Google Pixel 6] freeflyer:
I'm now beginning to really like this phone, apart from one thing. The appalling zoom !! Granted, it has no zoom lens, but is pretty appalling even compared to my old mate 20 pro (optical zoom of course). I'd have expected a little better perhaps, even with the lack of a dedicated zoom lens.
[Google Pixel 6] Si73:
I came from a Pixel 4 XL which I had for 2 years and really miss face unlock but overall I really do like this phone. So far I have no issues or complaints. Yes the back is slippy but always I keep my phones in a case so doesn't affect me. Definitely keeping.
[Google Pixel 6] android_dan:
So I took the time to reset the phone last night and only restored contacts. When I set FP this time I uped screen sensitivity (and left it there) followed directions exactly, and I have yet to have the phone not open the first try. About the only disappointment left is charging. That, it seems, I'll just have to deal with.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] dirtytwo:
hi,I am currently trying to install MIUI 12.6 -21.10.27 on my PocoF3.Fasboot ROM with a Windows batch file.

My steps:

1 Unzip the file

2 Start the device in Fastboot and connect to the PC

3 Start the Windows batch file

But nothing is happening. In the file folder are the platform tools for Windows, images and windows fastboot .bat. when I do a fastboot device with cmd, I can see my device.

Is it possibly the cable or missing Windows drivers?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Mother_Teresa:
Tried using the MiFlash tool?

Also check similar posts, fe https://xdaforums.com/t/fastboot-rom-tgz-file-into-adb-sideload.4352239/
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] khazzey:
try to install device drivers especially fastboot and Qualcomm usb driver
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] RollDload:
you could also try:

- disable Windows driver signature check;

How to Enable or Disable Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 10

How to Enable or Disable Driver Signature Enforcement and Test Mode in Windows 10

www.tenforums.com

- reinstall the drivers; (find the ones that work on the mi flash program);

- move the rom folder to c: \;

- try another usb port, the rear or the 2.0 are better;

- make sure you have enabled usb debug in developer settings and have authorized the pc;

- start the .bat file as administrator;