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[Google Pixel 6a] Deleted member 6200352:
A device not able to boot was not a condition they imposed. A bootable device is completely different from one that powers on. And they went through the trouble to clarify every other aspect of the device including but not limited to the condition of the back housing (no deep scratches or cracks.). They should have had me on the hook for that. Therefore they can't say anything about the housing. Major LCD would constitute something obvious on the display. They said major. Like huge discoloration, smudges, deal pixels,cracks, breaks, something along those lines. And yes it was completely contrary to the device I sent in. So yes, it is worth my time. The world may be damned on what it thinks are important issues (the environment, jobs, if vaginas are owned by the state,etc.), but if we cannot even have honest and fair transactions of the mundane--Russia's nukes are the least of our problems. What can I say. I'm old fashioned. I like to hold people and companies accountable. Even if I "lose" it's a reminder for me, to not trust anyone. What? Am I going to sue them? Of course not. I don't have that right. Maybe if I lauched a car in space or my ancestors owned slaves and I had an estate, maybe. And google knows that--so they can do whatever they F they want. Like most companies. Only if it gets a rich laywer's attention were $$ is involved would anything ever happen. Hell they [companies and banks] run the countries. That's how the world works. Always has. Always will--doesnt matter what color your flag is.

TLTR: It's the whole "catching them in a lie" kind of thing. And not being able to do a damned thing about it. Yeah I know: cry me a river boo hoo.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I'm not necessarily concerned about security updates. I'll likely flash a custom ROM waaay before OEM support ceases for the device :D
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I honestly wouldn't mind the extra weight. The 4a is so light, I'm sometimes scared that the wind might blow it out of my hands.

I'm a bit sad to see that the actual device is bigger though. If I hold my 4a in my hand just the right way, I can just about reach across the screen. It truly is a shame that all budget and/or small phones are stupidly huge these days.

Happy to hear that the fingerprint sensor isn't a total flop. That was honestly one of my main concerns.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I do understand your frustration. I really do.

But would you be okay with receiving $260 instead of $300 if their reasoning for the deduction would've been "The back housing had peeling near the camera"? I assume you would be okay with that, right? It is physical damage. Sure, it is not a crack, by definition, but you can't blame them for not listing every possible means of physical damage that can happen to a phone, can you now?
[Google Pixel 6a] Deleted member 6200352:
Yes. I would have been ok with that. Granted a $40 reduction is a little harsh for a cheap plastic piece. But if they had actually straight up said that, I feel I would not really have much to say against it. But they did not. Major LCD damage is very broad. They are so specific on their trade-in details page, yet they fail to be specific when it comes to why/what failed the inspection on the traded in device.

Learn about trade-ins - Google Store Help

support.google.com

And the fine print of the trade in makes no mention of anything other than LCD, housing, buttons, powers on, touchscreen, battery (edit see above link), hinges (if applies)...there is a bunch of things the trade in page tells you in detail that must pass inspection (note: nothing about ability to boot into OS is listed as a requirement to pass inspection merely that it powers on, factory reset, and no cracks and display works) and for them to put it under Major LCD damage when there is obviously none. Only air bubble under screen protector which I left on. My situation is exactly what others on various reddit threads about their google trade in experiences. And when I showed the video to google..I mean they would not have given me that store credit if I Iacked any credibility to my accusation. And yes I keep pressing because I know I'm right. And they admitted as such when they said something along lines of "As they found the issue from their end after the inspection"...and issues credit vs CC. And I'm like no. Put it on my card. I'm not buying overpriced/hyped earbuds. So yea. Complete waste of time but dammit I'm right. Otherwise say it was the backing or the LCD had (insert something specific) in the first place and be prepared to prove it. And the video I have which shows a blatent near pristine device (except backing..it had one of those sticky skins which peeled off a small section from back)..no. They are wrong. Does it matter?--No. Whatever right? I'm just laying this all out for others. Take pictures/video of it if you send it in, if you have to fight it out, if one even can.Good luck.

Edit: Technically one could trade in a bricked phone if it powers into rescue/download/EDL/9008 mode since technically it "powers on" and screen not "dark".
[Google Pixel 6a] Zaxx32:
I agree, deff not a deal breaker but I'm just annoyed that most phones in the same price range have 90 or 120Hz even! And apparently all the pixel 6 family use the same panels from Sammy, making this an intentional 'holdback' feature to help better separate the Pixel 6 line and that, imo, is BS. Google could 'unlock' the refresh rates with a minor software update 😒.

Atm, I'm totally pissed at goggle try to tell me what I can or can not run on MY computer (phone) that I own outright...even paid cash for. Of course I'm referring to them bricking my phone when I and many other tried to go back to 12 cuz there's some vuln in 12's bootloader that they'll never have to prove even exists, so they can better keep all their sheeple in the same pen. Even if it's real...doesn't give them the right effectively destroy someone's 400-$1000+ piece of personal property! They could have simply kept it on the downlow and the bootloader at will, or locked it or erased it or whatever but physical destruction was not their only option1 Sorry for the rant but I woulda went with a Moto if I'd have known...smh
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I was talking to multiple guys from Google's support team last night about some concerns I had regarding the trade-in process.

(I originally initiated live chat with the Google Store support, since.. you know, my questions have to do with the Store, right? I asked them whether or not the tiny bit of damage on my device counts as a "crack". The guy then said that this is out of his field, so he'll transfer me to the Pixel Support team. That took a few minutes, only to be told by the phone support that all my questions have to do with Google Store, so they'll transfer me right back. 🤡)

To respond to your point (besides my little story above): I too think these two questions regarding the phone's condition are not nearly descriptive enough. I wish they had at least separated the last question into two: are there any cracks in the housing? are there any cracks on the display/does it work?

I understand why there aren't like twenty questions about very specific details, because, let's be honest, not everyone that buys a Pixel is super tech-savvy. I wish there was an 'advanced' mode, where they'd ask you like idk, 5-7 questions, so you could not only get a better estimate, but protect yourself against Google trying to screw you over.

I am absolutely going to take videos and pictures of my device, thank you for the heads up. Would not have crossed my mind if it wasn't for your reply.

Also, I find it kind of funny that even though they provide you a kit in which you can send your device back (presumably so there's no damage during shipping), they still manage to make up non-existent issues.

And also, thank you for sharing your story in such detail. Let's hope I won't get the same treatment from them :D
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I'm sure you've heard of those guys on Twitter or whatever that installed a custom display driver and managed to get the device running at 90hz. Of course it's just a software restrictions, but then again, they somehow have to get people to buy their more expensive devices as well.

I haven't even heard of this story before. That is an ass move.

Were these devices actually unrecoverably hard-bricked?
[Google Pixel 6a] rochrunner:
I'm easy on phones and my 3a had a case and screen protector from day one. When I took everything off to send it back, it looked to me like brand new. So I sure should get the full $300 when/if it ever gets to the return center.
[Google Pixel 6a] damian5000:
Phone sometimes gets hot and charging is weak compared to other phones but otherwise a good phone. Battery life with LTE and low screen brightness can expect 5-7 hours screen on over half a day.
[Google Pixel 6a] v4mofo:
First Google product for me, but we traded in my wife's 4a (which was going to be mine till we saw the trade-in allowance).

The fingerprint sensor was non-functional with a screen protector on until the most current security release. Now it's functional... I wouldn't call it slow, I'd call it imprecise (as in when it works, it's as fast as any other FP I've used, but it's not as reliable as my Moto X4 that preceded this phone). When I'm Intentionally testing the FP sensor, like just now, it works perfectly. It's when I'm trying to use the phone on the fly that I get the issues... and it could 100% be me, I've never had a phone with a through-screen reader before.

I've noticed ZERO differences in the screen between my old Moto X4, my wifes 4a or either 6a. Nothing's choppy/flickering/whatever.

Similarly, I've noticed Zero temperature weirdness between the 3 phones. Hot when in the car-mount and the sun blazing in, body temp when in my pocket, never any kind of though about "ohh, this is getting warm" while in the hand being used.

And that goes for connectivity too. The only, maybe, weirdness would be with bluetooth.... but that could be me again as I fight through setting up the various connections I encounter. Might be thinking I had an issue connecting only to have it be that I simply Forgot to setup the connection. Certainly haven't had issue in my main vehicle and connecting to the radio or my OBDII dongle ~ it just works everytime, exactly like the last phone.

Maybe I got a "lucky" phone... lol, yeah right. If not for bad luck, I'd have none at all. I suspect the "issues" come down to use. I'm very much on the light user side of the scale when it comes to phones. As in, 3~4 days between charging with this 6a. I suspect that most of the negativity is just the normal "vocal minority" that comes with Everything in life. You seriously can not please everyone, all of the time.

As for trading in or not? Just a personal call. For us it seemed reasonable. I was going to take over the 4a, but it was acting up dropping gps/cell at random times which prompted the 6a for my wife (didn't know about the trade-in at that point). Thought it was worth the ~$150 to put us both on the same phone.

I'm not very pleased with the trade-in process as of yet... they received my phone (via tracking number) on 9/9/22, didn't move to the next phase till 9/20/22 and I'm just sitting on my hands now. Just don't believe their BS about taking 3~5 days once they receive it.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Maybe your package got "lost"/put in the wrong box in their office? Or they just had a super long queue, dunno. They say 3-5 days after they've received the package, so, according to that information, you should get money back within the next two days?

Could you please reply to this thread once you got any updates from them? I'm curious to see both how many days it took for them and how much they end up valuing your device.

Where are you located? I'm going to send my device back to Germany, haven't read many reviews regarding the smoothness of the trade-in process in Germany.
[Google Pixel 6a] mike.s:
When I traded in a couple of 3as a month ago, the trade in difference for a crack (even a cracked screen) was only $5 ($300 vs $295). It seems to have recently changed to $200/165. So, not really a big deal.

I'm pretty sure that "powers on" means that it boots to the "get started" page, which indicates it's a working phone which has been factory reset as required. Seems that simply getting a display (bootloader/recovery, whatever) isn't enough. I don't think that's unreasonable.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
What do you mean by "not really a big deal"? Implying that getting only $165 instead of $200 is not a big deal?

It is absolutely not unreasonable, however the wording could be a bit more precise. Technically, getting the display to light up and the phone to get to bootloader or display the Google logo means it powers on.

My device works flawlessly, luckily, and since the screen isn't cracked, only the housing, I'm hoping they'll value my device higher than the estimated €199.
[Google Pixel 6a] mike.s:
Yes I am. I appreciate the fact that they'll even accept damaged phones. The difference wouldn't prevent me from trading in a phone with any kind of crack, and accepting the lower value if that's what they decide. It's the difference between a 45% and a 37% discount on a $449 phone (with the $200/165 values).
[Google Pixel 6a] :
Not including Tax/Vat of course depending on subjugation.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I do appreciate the trade in program, but it's not like they *needed* to drop down to $165. They'll still obviously end up making a lot more back on the trade ins than we could ever imagine :D

Aside all of that, this discount is the only reason I'm considering picking up the 6a. Like I've said in my first post, even though my 4a is two years old, thus sometimes a bit slower than I'd like, it still holds up super well.

I'm on a rather tight budget (plus I morally wouldn't want to pay upwards of 400 bucks-ish) for a mobile phone. I'm thinking of this purchase as sort of an investment. I doubt that in 1-2 years, when my 4a have had its run, I'd be able to find a device as good as the 6a for less than 300 bucks.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Buying from Germany, tax/vat is included in the price. They'll deduct €459 from my card, everything included. Does it work differently where you live?
[Google Pixel 6a] mike.s:
Obvious? Huh? If they were making money on the trade ins, they'd be snapping up all the used phones on eBay and Swappa, where you could buy working phones for less than they would give you for a trade in. e.g. when the promotion started, one could buy a 3a on Swappa for <$100, and use it to get a $300 trade in credit.
[Google Pixel 6a] :
Yes. Shipping is free (how nice of them).But [sales] tax is added on top of the $449.Around $30-40 +/- depending (and if applicable) on which US state and/or City and/or County and/or planetary alignment to locality where one lives, and who is in office. So around 470-490.
[Google Pixel 6a] v4mofo:
Just had the refund approval email today (9/27/2022) and by my use of backwards date structure it should be clear I'm in the US, phone was received in Tennessee. I started this process, with the 6a purchase, on 8/30/22, so just about a month from start to finish all told. I was given a quote of $295 for an excellent condition/zero damage phone and received that same $295 (well, it's not been received yet, but I'll take their word for it).

Maybe they were just busy, maybe I'm just expecting too much, could be a combo of both. Generally speaking, I don't think I'll do this kind of "deal" again though. Jury is out on if I'll buy another Pixel, it's not exactly remarkable.
[Google Pixel 6a] Proud2banoob:
"I had a 4a (stock with Android 13) and I did the trade-in for a 6a. The trade-in went smoothly for me, and I got the value I was expecting for the 4a ($300). Since I have owned the 6a (stock android 13 w/Sept. update), It has improved. The fingerprint sensor under the screen has gotten better. It still misses every so often. It still isn't quite as good as the rear fingerprint sensor of the 4a. The battery life has improved a lot for me. As of typing this it is 3:34 PM and I am at 80%. I unplugged it at 6:40 AM. It is on Wi-Fi most of the day and it's fairly light usage. The camera processing is loads faster than on the 4a. It is also nice to have a wide-angle lens. The software touches with the 6a are nice, magic eraser is especially fun. The speech to text is especially good and fast. The phone itself feels a lot higher quality especially compared to the 4a. The more and longer I use the 6a, the more I like it."

I was going to write a response, but i see everything i was going to say has already been said. I am very happy i upgraded.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I ended up ordering the 6a with the trade-in kit, but luckily I was able to sell my 4a to a friend of mine for ~€245.

Maybe Google would've valued it at more (but since it's got some cracks in the housing, I doubt it), but I'd rather not take that risk if not necessary.

Thank you all for your help!
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] taiji2078:
Hello,

I'm very unhappy with my GW4 since it has huge issues with notifications.

Samsung only instructed me to update everything to the latest versions, clear the Bluetooth cache, factory reset the watch, the phone, etc. It didn't help at all.

I feel the vibration of the notification but before I can even turn my wrist to see the screen, the text disappears and the screen turns black. I bought an app to keep the screen awake for a few seconds more but it drains both my watch and phone batteries like hell.

Because of this,I switched back to my old Galaxy watch, running Tizen. The battery lasts 2 extra days on GW Tizen and it doesn't miss any notifications.

I'm afraid to buy the new GW5. If it works the same I'd rather switch to Apple.

Anyway...

My question is if there's a way to install Tizen on Galaxy Watch 4.

I searched the forums but I didn't find anything on this.

Thank you very much.

LE: I forgot to mention - the watch is paired with a Galaxy S21 Ultra phone - both registered on Europe Italy
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] galaxys:
"My question is if there's a way to install Tizen on Galaxy Watch 4."

No, Unfortunately.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] adfree:
IMHO similar tiny problem like known from Gear S3 to Android...

Maybe look here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/gear-s3-root-and-kernel-source-android-wear-port-thread.3584588/

Started in 2017

And solution plopped out in 2022:

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-dev-wearos-2-for-gear-s3.4400757/

5 yearSSSSSS later

Similar situation for me now in 2022...

Rooting Galaxy Watch4

I've unlocked bootloader, got boot.img(hashes match in update.zip and my boot.img + it boots fine), patched it and vbmeta in tar by magisk 24.3, but when i flash new boot.img, it throws me "SECURE FAILED: BOOT" error on watch and system doesn't...

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GW4 can run custom Kernel and/or Magisk patched...

BUT for now USB cable required...

SM-R765F Teardown

Dear friends, I found that the LTE connection is very useful when you have to leave your mobile somewhere and you can get calls and notifications through mobile connection. I bought a Gear S3 LTE (R765) from a Singapore site because in Italy it...

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Please remember Porting is much harder as F.rting... :poop:

GW5 is same s h.t like GW4...

Maybe faster solution is to buy... :alien:

I have not enough money and I h.te A... since years.

My opinion...

Best Regards
[Introductions] SAMIOL:
Hello,

my name is Sven. I come from germany and interessted in mobilphones and software.

So hi at all!
[Introductions] Sib64:
Hi Sven, 👋

Welcome to xda and have a good time to the forums 😉
[Xiaomi 12S Ultra] crótach:
Hi folks,

I got a couple of questions regarding the device, it's my first Xiaomi smartphone, and I thought I'd put them all in one post:

Wireless charging

Because of the prominent camera bump, the phone doesn't sit well on my wireless charging pads. Is there a trick to fix this?

On the desktop charger I've started putting in the phone sideways (landscape), so that the bottom part has contact with the charger. It doesn't charge in portrait, even when turned upside down. In my car it only charges on the passenger side, but not on the driver side (tesla model 3).

Xiaomi cloud

Is this worth setting up and what settings do you recommend? I only have the photos synced to xiaomi cloud for some reason, I think it was the default setting.

My photos also go to google cloud. I see that with Xiaomi cloud I can sync app data, wifi settings, backups and more. Is quick sync worth turning on?

Refresh rate

I had the screen refresh set to default, and I've noticed the games are running at 60fps. Do you leave it at default, or set it manually to 120hz? And does it really make any difference? :)

Also, are there any must-have settings for a xiaomi noob? I'm using the EU ROM.

Thanks!
[Xiaomi 12S Ultra] wizpizz:
2. Xiaomi cloud barely gives you any storage for free, it's unnecessary in my opinion. I personally backup all my photos to Google (unlimited Google Photos storage via root)

3.In order to get 120fps in a game, the game itself needs to support it. If you don't get 120fps, the developer needs to implement it
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Questions & Answers] lexic4all:
Hi, i have problem. I bought ROG 3 on eBay with broken screen, well i change screen very easy, too easy.

But just i done have hard reset. Aaaaa and boom now Factory Reset Protection.

And i don't why not show Bootloader version?

Maybe XDA community help for me. Thanks.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Questions & Answers] ze7zez:
Helping the cause of FRP is not advisable on the XDA forum. Look for videos on youtube.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Questions & Answers] Andrologic:
Not 100% sure but I believe doing a RAW or EDL flash should get you out of it. I got myself locked out during setup once and manage fix it.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Questions & Answers] lexic4all:
i done all RAW CN and WW then again RAW CN WW just then worked. Just Flash_All CN but its working. well tomorrow i will look too WW.

And thanks
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Questions & Answers] Mmkandawire:
Is flash-all a specific command if yes how do you write it
[Magisk] loopypalm:
anyone knows where the magisk stub apk is located ?

after i wipe my data and reboot, i found the stub installed

i also restored the raw (no rooted) "System" and "Vendor"

it looks like it has a survival script somewhere in the kernel

anyone knows how to remove it ? or where it's located ?

and thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] welcometoken:
I can restore back.ab with PC by "adb restore back.ab"command. But can I restore back.ab file without using a PC somehow? Android device standalone.

For example, the game .ab data backed up by one of my mobile phones, I want to restore the data directly on another mobile phone instead of using pc to restore.

Such as .sh command batch tool.
[Touch 3G General] Myster:
Hello ,

Just replaced my old and loved Touch Elf with Jade

I noticed some Manilla2D skins include a Calendar Tab but not in Jade

Is there a solution ?? I already installed M2DC
[Touch 3G General] ruclip:
A Calender Tab? Where you see it? I think you see the calender tab in SPB Moble Shell 2.1.
[Touch 3G General] azahidi:
I used the calendar selection (just below the 'Call History') so I don't need a calendar tab. Btw how do you change the analogue clock to full digital that I see in some beautiful home plug-ins. :o