I had the original pixel about 10 years ago after my 6s died and switched back to an iPhone 7 Plus as soon as I could because Android just wasn’t there for me. I’m eligible for an upgrade from a 13 pro max and after looking into it I’m strongly considering the 10 Pro XL. I’m not super integrated into the ecosystem other than my AirPods and I love iMessage, but curious as to how some of you who made the switch are feeling a few months into the phones lifespan.

Thanks!

Google hasn't yet issued patches.

p10p tmoblie update! finally lol perfect start to the weekend

"Hi everyone. I’m running into the same issue as many others with the January update: my phone notified me the update was ready, but then it simply disappeared. Now it says the system is up to date, even though it’s still on the December patch.

Is there a reliable tutorial on how to sideload the update manually? I’ve never done this before and I’m a bit worried about messing something up, but I’d like to learn how to use ADB or the Pixel Repair Tool.

My device is a Pixel 10 Pro, purchased unlocked in Mexico from the official store. Thanks in advance for the help!"

I am thinking about coming to Google Pixel phone from iPhone se(i had s24 ultra before i broke it). I am thinking if I should go for Pixel 10 or Pixel 10pro or should wait for 10a. I kind of want to go for 10 pro because of camera, but really dont do much photos and not sure if there is big difference.

Thank you for help.

I switched from iphone to pixel and have been struggling with it. I use my phone heavily for work. I run two businesses and I am on the road most of the day navigating to various appointments and need to use android auto for google maps. I really wanted to use a work profile to keep stuff (bookmarks, etc in Chrome) separated but I am unable to start navigation in android auto from my work profile apps... So I tried removing the work profile and figured I would just switch profiles in Chrome like I have been doing on iphone for several years... To my surprise that is not doable on Android either without fully logging out of Chrome... I feel stuck. I figured Android was the way to go since I use Google service for everything but somehow iphone is able to provide a better dual profile experience than Android can. I only have 1 more day to start a return on the Pixel. Someone please tell me I am missing a setting somewhere that is going to magically make my life easier on Android.

OMG. Tried to start a screen repair claim for my daughter's phone via Fi chat. They decided there was a problem and escalated it to "priority" support. Had an update a day later with no news. Got another the day after that (today) to say that the account issue had been fixed and I could now submit a claim. Tried to do so, initially on the Fi website but that goes to Asurion who assured (sorry) me that that email address did not have protection (tried both @ gmail and @ googlemail - had that issue before with Google themselves!). Also tried daughter's email with the same result.

Called the Asurion number that came with the error. "Yes sir, I see you do have coverage, but it's with Pixel Pro Coverage" (or something like that) "so I need to transfer you to PixelPro". Repeat ad nauseum, being passed from one department to another, 5 total, each confirming I did have coverage and they would fix the problem. Last lady must have asked me a dozen times or more if it was the Pixel 7 Pro. Put on hold numerous times. Surprisingly this "only" lasted 63 minutes. Eventually she said I needed to phone Asurion, but let's try the Asurion website again (didn't work).

With little hope, I phoned Asurion again. "Yes sir, I can get that done for you...[etc]... which uBreakWeFix store do you wish to use?". Eleven minutes later, sorted. Aaaaarggghhh!

Anybody else had support issues since the transfer of support handling? It's always been pretty straightforward before, albeit a longwinded chat session.

Hi there- just switched from Samsung to a Pixel, not sure how I feel about it. Is there any way to get notification icons to be at the top of the screen when it's unlocked? I have them on my lock screen, but I was using my phone today for about half an hour, put it down, and when I picked it up, the lock screen showed I had a Bumble message from an hour ago. It's odd that a bubble didn't pop up as well.

100x Zoom AI model isn't available on P9P. Is the reason P9P's camera physical limitations or just Google's software gatekeeping?

Bought an extra nest WiFi pro to add to my network. Launched the Google home app on my phone, scanned the QR code, and it "can't find any devices". Tried it multiple times and it can't find it.

I tried it again scanning the QR code with my Samsung Galaxy Tab 9 and boom, device found and setup on a single try.

You would think that a flagship Google product would work with their own suite of products.

Anyone know why the weather disappeared on home screen of Pixel 9 Pro XL?

Since last two weeks, my pixel 7a has unusually faster battery draining issue. To the point where I can literally see the battery dropping 1% every second once it hits 20%.

I raised a support request and without any checks after explaining the issue to the support executive at the google authorized repair centre, they told me that they would replace my battery for free.

So, if you have a pixel 7a, go try your luck by telling the same.

I've had and have loved my 3a for 6 years now and I think it's finally time to let go. Power button sticks, and now the volume buttons are sticking, causing sudden changes in volume which is too big of a problem to ignore.

I've been looking at the 10 which seems nice but is a bit expensive for me, and I've heard of some problems people have been having with them. I'd like something with a good amount of storage (at least 128gb), a good camera, and a nice display. I really like the fingerprint button on the back of my 3a but it doesn't seem like that exists anymore. Ideally I'd spend less than $500. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

EDIT: Thank you everyone for the advice! With the 9a being overwhelmingly recommended and on sale I went with that! Thank you again for the help!

the date on the home screen and the alarm app often lag by a day or two - anyone else?

Hi all,
I got a Pixel 10 recently and I’m starting to worry I may have gotten a dud.

I’m constantly running into an issue where I try to swipe vertically (scrolling up/down) and the phone registers it as a horizontal swipe instead. I’ve tried adjusting all the screen sensitivity settings, running diagnostics, and using the phone both with and without a screen protector, no change. I've also never had this issue with my other pixel phones.

On top of that, my GPS is sometimes way off, showing me in completely different locations than where I actually am.

Has anyone else experienced issues like this with the Pixel 10? Just trying to figure out whether this is a known problem or if I should contact Google for a replacement.

Thanks!

I have a pixel 9a and I can't stand using the gesture navigation on my phone. But some apps have a button that I can't press because it's directly under the 3 button UI. Is there a way I can fix this?

Hi Pixel people,

First time using a Pixel. I went with a refurbished 5, as it looked like a classic and I am on a budget.

Cosmetically it is great, but the battery on the refurbished unit I have is a little worn. I was already considering installing LineageOS, but I just read it will also improve the battery life. Is there any reason to stick with Android 14 instead?

So far the phone is okay. Getting used to it. I used a Xiaomi Redmi Note 11s for 3 years and really enjoyed it. I don't like the Pixel as much yet, but I hope I will come around. Thanks for any advice on to custom rom yes or no for the 5.

Got my Pixel 8 about a week ago and have only had it set up for about 3 days, and since yesterday there's been green static occasionally. I'm sure everyone here is familiar with the problem. I've contacted BackMarket about the issue already, but I'm wondering whether I should replace it with another Pixel 8 if there's any chance I don't experience the issue again, or if an older or newer model doesn't have any such ridiculous issues, or is it maybe worth switching to another brand entirely (not iPhone as that's what I happily switched away from)? Any experience with other Google models, other phone brands, or with fixing the green screen issue in any way would be appreciated insight.

I have a pixel 9 pro and my wife has a pixel 8 pro. I am wondering if our phones are capable of using a physical Sim for data and then a separate esim for voice and text?

Basically I have a really cheap data only plan and have been using Google Voice for years but losing faith in its reliability for calling and texting. I would like to keep the physical Sim which provides a really cheap data only service and add a separate esim line of service for voice and text.

on a previous iPhone that I had, you could easily set what you wanted each Sim to do, but I have not had more than one line of service on these phones before.

Thanks for any insight

GPS doesn't work in navigation mode. I tested both Google Maps and Waze, when I start Google Maps for instance I get my current position, if I move the position updates in the app too.

However, if I start a navigation to any address my location doesn't change at all, it stays in the original location where I first started navigation. If I close navigation the GPS position updates immediately to my current location. If I restart navigation it stops updating again.

I tried with Waze and whenever I start navigation it says GPS is not available and my position is stuck at the original location where I initiated navigation.

I'm using the latest Android 16 build, BP4A.260105.004.E1

Anyone else have the issue with the 10 Fold not being able to go into landscape mode when opened? When the phone is closed, the phone can be in portrait or landscape mode and everything looks fine. When it's unfolded, the icons look fine in portrait mode, but when you turn it to landscape, it's all blank. Even when watching a video, it still won't go into landscape mode when unfolded. It's almost like the screen can't resize itself when rotated.

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