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Ok so I'm sick and tired of dealing with sprint's pathetic excuse for "3g" speeds. And using 3 year old phone technology (lg optimus).
I've been a part of the android club since the G1 and my biggest gripe has always been the lack of hardware acceleration. Finally I thought, a phone that does this! But everyone is saying there are screen problems...and it's not as snappy as they wish it were.
Are the issues really as bad as some make it out to be? Or are these just people who like to complain for the sake of complaining? If I do order one what should I make sure to check...and how long do you have to send it back?
Really want to click the "order" button on google play...someone convince me!! I was waiting to see what the SGIII was going to be priced at...but I know it'll be way way more. I don't really like the idea of spending more than $400 on a phone.
Nobody can decide for you. If it doesn't work out, return it. You also have a 1-yr warranty for showstopping issues.
Every electronic device has potential issues. Mine has been flawless for months...and I'm not alone.
Regardless of what phone you order there is always the possibility of recieving a device with faulty hardware. In that case you can return it for a new one.
I can't really convince you either way. I love my Nexus, and haven't really had any issues with it. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who asks. SGS3 could turn out to be great, but if you are looking to spend a little less and want something now I'd go for it.
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Regardless of what phone you order there is always the possibility of recieving a device with faulty hardware. In that case you can return it for a new one.
I can't really convince you either way. I love my Nexus, and haven't really had any issues with it. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who asks. SGS3 could turn out to be great, but if you are looking to spend a little less and want something now I'd go for it.
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I do want it! Not looking for someone to decide for me...just hoping the issues aren't as widespread as some say. Seems like almost every experience I've read people have had to send the phone back 2-3 times to get a good one.
Kinda crazy for something that's been in production for 6 months now no?
I like mine. You could go to a Verizon store and check the screen out. The biggest gripe people have is on a grey background on low brightness there can be a grainy appearance. Meh. Don't get it if you care but honestly I don't
I haven't had any other hardware issues.
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colonelcack said:
Ok so I'm sick and tired of dealing with sprint's pathetic excuse for "3g" speeds. And using 3 year old phone technology (lg optimus).
I've been a part of the android club since the G1 and my biggest gripe has always been the lack of hardware acceleration. Finally I thought, a phone that does this! But everyone is saying there are screen problems...and it's not as snappy as they wish it were.
Are the issues really as bad as some make it out to be? Or are these just people who like to complain for the sake of complaining? If I do order one what should I make sure to check...and how long do you have to send it back?
Really want to click the "order" button on google play...someone convince me!! I was waiting to see what the SGIII was going to be priced at...but I know it'll be way way more. I don't really like the idea of spending more than $400 on a phone.
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I highly doubt the Galaxy Nexus has any more or less hardware variability or faults than any other phone. People just like to complain, and the minority with issues are ALWAYS more vocal than the people who are happy.
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I highly doubt the Galaxy Nexus has any more or less hardware variability or faults than any other phone. People just like to complain, and the minority with issues are ALWAYS more vocal than the people who are happy.
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Okay you convinced me
So what's the process for using this phone with tmobile's $30/month plan? I order it online and then take it into any walmart?
Yes, every phone does have it's faults, but the Galaxy Nexus' screen issues is very prominent in so many of these devices that it's ridiculous. And I can tell you firsthand that it is not just for the sake of complaining, a lot of these screens are terrible. I'm waiting on my 3rd Nexus to come in on Wednesday and hopefully there is nothing wrong with it. But I've read countless stories about how many people had to exchange their Nexus 7 or 8 times before they got 1 without problems. But I'm just informing from experience / reading.
Aside from the faulty screens I've gotten, I LOVE this phone. It's amazing and I would definitely recommend you to order this. If you do get 1 with a faulty screen simply exchange it. Everything about this phone is great and for me the Nexus line is the only way to go now.
Not even every phone but almost EVERY device that is made whether it is a radio, television, mouse, speakers, etc. There is a chance of defect. What matters the most is whether or not they will send you a replacement in a timely fashion without question.
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Okay you convinced me
So what's the process for using this phone with tmobile's $30/month plan? I order it online and then take it into any walmart?
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Buy this: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Prepaid-SIM-Activation-Kit
When it arrives, activate it here: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-activate
Put it in your phone.
DON'T go into a store. Its an "online only" plan. Call customer service if you need to port a number.
I strongly suggest that you read the Prepaid thread and specific $30 month thread before trying it out. There are some asterisks and fine print when it comes to prepaid. I personally am running this plan and love it. I just recommend you know what you're getting into before signing up.
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Buy this: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Prepaid-SIM-Activation-Kit
When it arrives, activate it here: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-activate
Put it in your phone.
DON'T go into a store. Its an "online only" plan. Call customer service if you need to port a number.
I strongly suggest that you read the Prepaid thread and specific $30 month thread before trying it out. There are some asterisks and fine print when it comes to prepaid. I personally am running this plan and love it. I just recommend you know what you're getting into before signing up.
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Thanks. I'm reading that thread now...but I've read several pages and don't see any hidden negatives...what fine print do you speak of? Besides the 100 minutes I don't see any issues...I mostly just want the data speeds! I know about the 5GB cap if that's what you mean...if not, please explain?
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Okay you convinced me
So what's the process for using this phone with tmobile's $30/month plan? I order it online and then take it into any walmart?
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Remember the cdma version seems to have the problems while the GSM version really doesn't. So if you're going for T-Mobile then you don't have too much to worry about.
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Thanks. I'm reading that thread now...but I've read several pages and don't see any hidden negatives...what fine print do you speak of? Besides the 100 minutes I don't see any issues...I mostly just want the data speeds! I know about the 5GB cap if that's what you mean...if not, please explain?
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You don't get roaming, you don't get good customer service, you don't get free nights/weekends/mobile to mobile minutes, your service shuts off on the 30th day of your service if you don't refill. Things like that.
That being said its still the best deal in wireless if you don't need many minutes. I mean I still use it . The pros heavily outweigh the cons.
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You don't get roaming, you don't get good customer service, you don't get free nights/weekends/mobile to mobile minutes, your service shuts off on the 30th day of your service if you don't refill. Things like that.
That being said its still the best deal in wireless if you don't need many minutes. I mean I still use it . The pros heavily outweigh the cons.
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Ah yeah the usual stuff, nothing I'm not used to coming from Virgin Mobile
But thanks for the heads up.
Order placed!!! No going back now...hope I get a good one!
Good luck! Just got mine, no problems (Screen, popping speakers) so far.
My wife got jealous and is now bugging me to find her a good deal for a <4 inch phone on TMo
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Order placed!!! No going back now...hope I get a good one!
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Congrats, you won't regret it, awesome device I'm one of the people that likes this phone. Best damn device I ever held in my hands, once you root it and start flashing (If you're into that), you'll see that the experience will be even better. Enjoy.
If you want you can also try getting the SIM at your local T-Mobile store, to avoid waiting for shipping(I'm sure you'll get the Gnex quicker), rep should give you one. I would anyway..
Thanks everyone. Do you guys use a case/screen protector on yours? Or just never let it out of your hands?
It has curved glass so do screen protectors work as well?
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Thanks everyone. Do you guys use a case/screen protector on yours? Or just never let it out of your hands?
It has curved glass so do screen protectors work as well?
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Personal preference really, there's a bunch of threads around with in depth info regarding SP's and Cases.
Wet apps will always have the best edge cover, but usually might have a minimal orange peel (not all cases). Dry apps on a good quality SP will be crystal clear but might not adhere all the way on edges. My 2cents with personal experience...
This is my layout...
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-SA-Sa..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1335845313&sr=1-2
http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-...tector?zenid=ba77ed9ac693678356cf2b857e75a5dc
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-IMAGE...LPT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335845447&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Comply-Tx-100...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1335845479&sr=1-1
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Thanks everyone. Do you guys use a case/screen protector on yours? Or just never let it out of your hands?
It has curved glass so do screen protectors work as well?
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I use a zagg screen protector and that's it. I feel the cases take away from it design too much. I bought my GSM gnex back in November from the UK (had it shipped international to the US) and I cannot complain about one thing. Screen has been perfect . This is absolutely the best android phone ive ever used by far. You will not regret your purchase in the least bit. Have fun with it, and welcome to the family!
Edit; also if you have any questions when you receive it, don't hesitate to ask or pm
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So after months of fighting with this i have finally found out something and narrowed it down some, wifi works flawlessly with my bluetooth enabled yet when disabled it works like crap for some reason, and i always leave bluetooth disabled, is there any sort of log i can send to developers or someone that knows what they are looking at to possibly fix this? im running the latest Ressurection rom right now, and on my 5ghz network at home custom channel set.
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So after months of fighting with this i have finally found out something and narrowed it down some, wifi works flawlessly with my bluetooth enabled yet when disabled it works like crap for some reason, and i always leave bluetooth disabled, is there any sort of log i can send to developers or someone that knows what they are looking at to possibly fix this? im running the latest Ressurection rom right now, and on my 5ghz network at home custom channel set.
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This phone is riddled with bugs, and new updates only introduce new ones. It's a piece of crap phone with a piece of crap hardware (zero cool features) and a piece of crap software (zero satisfaction). Just accept it! I've been saying this since I got it 4 months ago. But the vocal minority of crappy fanbois will always try to shut you up. Even though I'm keeping this pos only for Project FI, because I pay $25 a month to have a cell phone through it, I'm seriously considering paying $15 a month more with USC prepaid and getting a phone that I actually LIKE. THE BUGS ARE RUINING a decent phone but underwhelming phone. And Google does nothing to fix this.
Well it's on 2.4ghz band also workaround
So I was experiencing this problem on the 2.4ghz band as well and found a workaround is to enable Bluetooth then connect to the network and then disabled Bluetooth and it works well after that...Man I bought this phone for the unlocked bootloader and superior gaming performance. Pretty overwhelmed with the bugs Android Or looks promising though.
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So after months of fighting with this i have finally found out something and narrowed it down some, wifi works flawlessly with my bluetooth enabled yet when disabled it works like crap for some reason, and i always leave bluetooth disabled, is there any sort of log i can send to developers or someone that knows what they are looking at to possibly fix this? im running the latest Ressurection rom right now, and on my 5ghz network at home custom channel set.
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Hello,
You could try to log your activity with a logcat.
How to make a logcat: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=Logcat
Reproduce the issue while logging and once you finish, stop the logcat and send the file to the dev and ask him to take a look... :good:
Good luck...
thanks will try because my little enable disable bluetooth trick isnt working anymore, now i have to constantly leave it on for it to work good
has anyone else experienced this problem?
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This phone is riddled with bugs, and new updates only introduce new ones. It's a piece of crap phone with a piece of crap hardware (zero cool features) and a piece of crap software (zero satisfaction). Just accept it! I've been saying this since I got it 4 months ago. But the vocal minority of crappy fanbois will always try to shut you up. Even though I'm keeping this pos only for Project FI, because I pay $25 a month to have a cell phone through it, I'm seriously considering paying $15 a month more with USC prepaid and getting a phone that I actually LIKE. THE BUGS ARE RUINING a decent phone but underwhelming phone. And Google does nothing to fix this.
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What bugs?
I don't mean to say there aren't any, because I just got it. I'm honestly asking what bugs.
Thanks
thenessus said:
What bugs?
I don't mean to say there aren't any, because I just got it. I'm honestly asking what bugs.
Thanks
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Sorry, watching an online tourney. Just look up the threads that I started in this forum.
nabbed said:
This phone is riddled with bugs, and new updates only introduce new ones. It's a piece of crap phone with a piece of crap hardware (zero cool features) and a piece of crap software (zero satisfaction). Just accept it! I've been saying this since I got it 4 months ago. But the vocal minority of crappy fanbois will always try to shut you up. Even though I'm keeping this pos only for Project FI, because I pay $25 a month to have a cell phone through it, I'm seriously considering paying $15 a month more with USC prepaid and getting a phone that I actually LIKE. THE BUGS ARE RUINING a decent phone but underwhelming phone. And Google does nothing to fix this.
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OP asked for help logging his issue. If at least you read his post you would have known this... You are just here doing what you do in any other thread you opened. Crying that your phone is buggy and crap. Get it replaced or sell it and move on. Problem solved.
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has anyone else experienced this problem?
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Did you already log your issue and report it to your ROM developer?
Also, have you tried switching ROM and reproduce the issue? Just TWRP backup everything and try another ROM. At least you'll know if it's an Android or ROM specific problem. Resurrection Remix is based on a lot of different sources + their own code.
So... Try latest 7.1.2 factory image and try reproducing your issue. If it is persistent, at least you'll know it's an Android bug. If it's solved, then a ROM issue... :good:
Good luck...
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OP asked for help logging his issue. If at least you read his post you would have known this... You are just here doing what you do in any other thread you opened. Crying that your phone is buggy and crap. Get it replaced or sell it and move on. Problem solved.
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I know that no one like complainers but complainers have a reason to complain - in this particular case, incessant bugs from a company who promised frequent updates, only to be thwarted by bugs introduced by their Team B bug hunters.
What you don't have is a reason to complain about complainers. That's just petty and unproductive. Yeah, sure - you love this phone because you bought it for almost $1000, but that doesn't mean that it's perfect. Be a man and stop complaining! Hypocrite.
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I know that no one like complainers but complainers have a reason to complain - in this particular case, incessant bugs from a company who promised frequent updates, only to be thwarted by bugs introduced by their Team B bug hunters.
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Sorry, but I have to disagree with you here. If you didn't understand yet, my only complain is:
You provided no help to the OP. Just saying this phone this, this phone that, blah blah...
Did it help him resolving the issue? Not at all. This thread is not a debate, if you don't have anything relevant to help the OP, your posts are just useless.
nabbed said:
What you don't have is a reason to complain about complainers. That's just petty and unproductive. Yeah, sure - you love this phone because you bought it for almost $1000, but that doesn't mean that it's perfect. Be a man and stop complaining! Hypocrite.
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I got the phone for half the price on eBay.de, since Google decided not to sell Pixel devices in France. At least I saved 400 bucks. Still good for a non perfect device.
Well... You think my post is petty and unproductive. I'm an hypocrite? No offence here, but at least, I'm not the kind of guy who says his device is crap and keep using it.
Cheers...
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Sorry, but I have to disagree with you here. If you didn't understand yet, my only complain is:
You provided no help to the OP. Just saying this phone this, this phone that, blah blah...
Did it help him resolving the issue? Not at all. This thread is not a debate, if you don't have anything relevant to help the OP, your posts are just useless.
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You got me there, big guy. When someone aboard Titanic screams abandon ship, that's completely useless.
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I got the phone for half the price on eBay.de, since Google decided not to sell Pixel devices in France. At least I saved 400 bucks. Still good for a non perfect device.
Well... You think my post is petty and unproductive. I'm an hypocrite? No offence here, but at least, I'm not the kind of guy who says his device is crap and keep using it.
Cheers...
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I don't use this device for the sake of this device but necessity. Project FI, that's what I use it for, because Google says that you have to have an overpriced POS to be able to use Project FI. God bless the ignorant!
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OP asked for help logging his issue. If at least you read his post you would have known this... You are just here doing what you do in any other thread you opened. Crying that your phone is buggy and crap. Get it replaced or sell it and move on. Problem solved.
Did you already log your issue and report it to your ROM developer?
Also, have you tried switching ROM and reproduce the issue? Just TWRP backup everything and try another ROM. At least you'll know if it's an Android or ROM specific problem. Resurrection Remix is based on a lot of different sources + their own code.
So... Try latest 7.1.2 factory image and try reproducing your issue. If it is persistent, at least you'll know it's an Android bug. If it's solved, then a ROM issue... :good:
Good luck...
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I have been able to reproduce it on factory flashed images I can confirm it is not Resurection romr I was just wondering if it was fixed at all, I do not really wanna run a stock factory flashed but in just wondering if anyone else has experienced this before
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I have been able to reproduce it on factory flashed images I can confirm it is not Resurection romr I was just wondering if it was fixed at all, I do not really wanna run a stock factory flashed but in just wondering if anyone else has experienced this before
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So you confirm latest 7.1.2 public release doesn't fix your issue...? Personally, I don't have this bug. As far as I remember, I haven't seen the same issue yet.
Since you're on stock firmware, contact Google and report your issue. If it can't be fixed, ask a replacement asap.
Good luck...
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So you confirm latest 7.1.2 public release doesn't fix your issue...? Personally, I don't have this bug. As far as I remember, I haven't seen the same issue yet.
Since you're on stock firmware, contact Google and report your issue. If it can't be fixed, ask a replacement asap.
Good luck...
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Yep just flashed latest Verizon specific 7.1.2 and same problem occurs, this is getting retardedly annoying
nabbed said:
This phone is riddled with bugs, and new updates only introduce new ones. It's a piece of crap phone with a piece of crap hardware (zero cool features) and a piece of crap software (zero satisfaction). Just accept it! I've been saying this since I got it 4 months ago. But the vocal minority of crappy fanbois will always try to shut you up. Even though I'm keeping this pos only for Project FI, because I pay $25 a month to have a cell phone through it, I'm seriously considering paying $15 a month more with USC prepaid and getting a phone that I actually LIKE. THE BUGS ARE RUINING a decent phone but underwhelming phone. And Google does nothing to fix this.
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Wow, stop crying and sell your damn phone to me. I'll give you $150 since it's such a piece of crap. I've yet to experience 1 bug with this phone, especially the ones you've stated. This is the best phone I've ever had, it's an awesome phone, inside and out. Near perfect phone imo. My wife would love to have your phone, so sell me yours on Swappa or eBay so you can get ready for that crud S8 from Sammy.
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Wow, stop crying and sell your damn phone to me. I'll give you $150 since it's such a piece of crap. I've yet to experience 1 bug with this phone, especially the ones you've stated. This is the best phone I've ever had, it's an awesome phone, inside and out. Near perfect phone imo. My wife would love to have your phone, so sell me yours on Swappa or eBay so you can get ready for that crud S8 from Sammy.
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Great news! Your order on the Google Store has shipped.
Important: Please note that your tracking number may take up to 24 hours to activate. Once your tracking number is active, you can check the status of your shipment here:
Order number:
Order date: Nov 28, 2016 10:28:32 PM PDT
Purchased from:
Google Inc.
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United States Ship to:
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Shipped -
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1 Pixel XL (128 GB, Very Silver) $869.00
1 Project Fi SIM $0.00
Processing (1-2 business days) + Delivery Standard (3-5 business days): $0.00
Tax: $60.83
Total: $929.83
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I'll sell you POS. Give me 928 dollars, and you can have a 1 dollar and 83 cents on me!
nabbed said:
Code:
Great news! Your order on the Google Store has shipped.
Important: Please note that your tracking number may take up to 24 hours to activate. Once your tracking number is active, you can check the status of your shipment here:
Order number:
Order date: Nov 28, 2016 10:28:32 PM PDT
Purchased from:
Google Inc.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View
CA
94043
United States Ship to:
Shipping Status Quantity Item Price
Shipped -
FedEx Ground Home
1 Pixel XL (128 GB, Very Silver) $869.00
1 Project Fi SIM $0.00
Processing (1-2 business days) + Delivery Standard (3-5 business days): $0.00
Tax: $60.83
Total: $929.83
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I'll sell you POS. Give me 928 dollars, and you can have a 1 dollar and 83 cents on me!
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Deal
vidfinnx said:
Yep just flashed latest Verizon specific 7.1.2 and same problem occurs, this is getting retardedly annoying
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Hello...
I guess RMA is your only option right now... If you were lucky enough to recieve a Verizon unlockable bootloader in the first place, you only have a 50% chance with the replacement device. Otherwise, I have no idea...
Good luck. Hoping you'll get a 100% working device soon...
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Deal
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Deal!
Hi guys, I one month ago I bought my google pixel XL from a cash converters seller on ebay UK used, I've been using it and today its been blocked. Obviously the previous owner has ran an insurance fraud scam saying that their phone has been stolen, getting a new phone and the money for selling the phone and thus leaving me with an unsable phone.
I just want to ask, does anyone know of the IMEI repair services? Can I fix the IMEI on my phone, get it removed from the blacklist. Is there any recourse for having my phone back working again?
Thanks in advance.
Please help, I just lost out on £450.
If you bought a stolen phone you can't do anything except contacting the seller and get your money back. If he don't want to do it, go to the police.
@usynn,
Contact eBay. They have a buyer protection plan that should refund at least part of your money.
refund received
cam30era said:
@usynn,
Contact eBay. They have a buyer protection plan that should refund at least part of your money.
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the seller, cash converters its sort of a pawn shop, didn't sell me a stolen phone it was reported stolen after a while. anyway i received my refund upon return so no issues there. i've bought myself a brand new samsung galaxy s8 plus im happy with.
usynn said:
the seller, cash converters its sort of a pawn shop, didn't sell me a stolen phone it was reported stolen after a while. anyway i received my refund upon return so no issues there. i've bought myself a brand new samsung galaxy s8 plus im happy with.
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congrats on a happy ending! glad it worked out for you, how are you liking your s8+?
don't really like it tbh
fatapia said:
congrats on a happy ending! glad it worked out for you, how are you liking your s8+?
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after using the pixel XL. i hated it. now i sort of like it however i don't LOVE it. However i do know any non google branded phone will become slow, start to lag and stutter after about 6-9 months of use so I'm waiting for the pixel 2 to come out. but i heard that wont have many design changes? So the big big under the screen like the Pixel XL is here to stay?
usynn said:
after using the pixel XL. i hated it. now i sort of like it however i don't LOVE it. However i do know any non google branded phone will become slow, start to lag and stutter after about 6-9 months of use so I'm waiting for the pixel 2 to come out. but i heard that wont have many design changes? So the big big under the screen like the Pixel XL is here to stay?
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I never had a problem with any non Google phone that I've ever owned start to lag or stutter after 6-9 months of use but it probably depends on how you use it. If you run a custom Rom and clean flash instead of dirty it gives your phone a fresh start with every update. If you run stock you should use a good utility once in a while like SD Maid to clean out the junk files and cache that accumulates over time. If you still notice a problem just factory reset the phone. There's nothing magical about Google phones that makes them run better over time. If anything with their recent phones exactly the opposite is true--the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P didn't even work for much more than a year for many users before going into permanent bootloops. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Pixel XL ends up doing the same. At least Samsung phones (with the exception of the one that blew up) actually last until you get sick of them and are ready to upgrade. Google forces you to upgrade by selling phones that self destruct.
Do these Sammy people never give up?
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bobby janow said:
Do these Sammy people never give up?
Sent from my Pixel using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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^^^ This
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At least Samsung phones (with the exception of the one that blew up).....
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Thats a pretty big exception there. You can't ignore phones blowing up and a total worldwide recall just to make your point.
So, it's about that time. I have a Nexus 6p, and it's dog slow, so I really need a new phone. I'm on VZW, and they're having a 50% off sale, so I'm pretty seriously considering the 2 XL. However, I've been hearing some not so great things about it, but also how if you get a good device, it's great.
So... Does anyone have any real world experience with it who can recommend it (or not)? And if not, is there another VZW phone you would recommend?
I'm not even necessarily going to be rooting this time around, so that's not a requirement, but having the option would be nice. Other than that, something with a similar screen size, I don't want to go back to a 5" device.
Thanks in advance guys, and happy Turkey day to my fellow Americans!
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So, it's about that time. I have a Nexus 6p, and it's dog slow, so I really need a new phone. I'm on VZW, and they're having a 50% off sale, so I'm pretty seriously considering the 2 XL. However, I've been hearing some not so great things about it, but also how if you get a good device, it's great.
So... Does anyone have any real world experience with it who can recommend it (or not)? And if not, is there another VZW phone you would recommend?
I'm not even necessarily going to be rooting this time around, so that's not a requirement, but having the option would be nice. Other than that, something with a similar screen size, I don't want to go back to a 5" device.
Thanks in advance guys, and happy Turkey day to my fellow Americans!
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I'm on Verizon and feel it's the best android device experience yet. I'd say get one and test drive it to make sure that's what you want but you surely won't be disappointed especially if your 6p is dog slow, these things are lightning fast. Happy turkey day!
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So, it's about that time. I have a Nexus 6p, and it's dog slow, so I really need a new phone. I'm on VZW, and they're having a 50% off sale, so I'm pretty seriously considering the 2 XL. However, I've been hearing some not so great things about it, but also how if you get a good device, it's great.
So... Does anyone have any real world experience with it who can recommend it (or not)? And if not, is there another VZW phone you would recommend?
I'm not even necessarily going to be rooting this time around, so that's not a requirement, but having the option would be nice. Other than that, something with a similar screen size, I don't want to go back to a 5" device.
Thanks in advance guys, and happy Turkey day to my fellow Americans!
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Get an original Pixel XL. If you don't you'll probably end up getting one a month down the road anyway after you return the 2XL. The issues are real. I sent mine back for a refund and keep returning here hoping to see the issues are fixed so I can reorder but it seems to only get worse. Reasons I sent mine back for refund:
Blue screen I could live with. I actually liked the sRGB display and use it on the Pixel XL. Blue screen + Bluetooth disconnections, missed touches/touchscreen responsiveness, terrible audio while recording, and random reboots were the deciding factors. Sure, Google says they'll fix it in an update.. but when? No thanks, I'll wait.
I'll be holding out for a Pixel 3 if they release one after this mess and I definitely won't be one of first to buy one this time. I also came from a 6P and am very happy with the Pixel XL. Since you're on Verizon like I am there is not much else to choose from.
Whatever you choose, DO NOT BUY FROM VZW. If you do you will kick yourself later because you bought a locked bootloader that will never be unlocked.
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Get an original Pixel XL. If you don't you'll probably end up getting one a month down the road anyway after you return the 2XL. The issues are real. I sent mine back for a refund and keep returning here hoping to see the issues are fixed so I can reorder but it seems to only get worse. Reasons I sent mine back for refund:
Blue screen I could live with. I actually liked the sRGB display and use it on the Pixel XL. Blue screen + Bluetooth disconnections, missed touches/touchscreen responsiveness, terrible audio while recording, and random reboots were the deciding factors. Sure, Google says they'll fix it in an update.. but when? No thanks, I'll wait.
I'll be holding out for a Pixel 3 if they release one after this mess and I definitely won't be one of first to buy one this time. I also came from a 6P and am very happy with the Pixel XL. Since you're on Verizon like I am there is not much else to choose from.
Whatever you choose, DO NOT BUY FROM VZW. If you do you will kick yourself later because you bought a locked bootloader that will never be unlocked.
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So, I actually ended up getting one on Black Friday, and the only issue I have with it is the missed touches. And yeah, that's HELLA annoying, and it happens all the time. But I listen to podcasts whenever I'm in my car, and I've had zero BT disconnects, and zero reboots. I don't do any audio recording though, so I can't comment on that. And about 2 weeks into it, I'm honestly not even missing root. I barely used it for the last 1-2 years on my Nexus 6P, and going from that to never using it on my 2 XL isn't much of a change.
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So, I actually ended up getting one on Black Friday, and the only issue I have with it is the missed touches. And yeah, that's HELLA annoying, and it happens all the time. But I listen to podcasts whenever I'm in my car, and I've had zero BT disconnects, and zero reboots. I don't do any audio recording though, so I can't comment on that. And about 2 weeks into it, I'm honestly not even missing root. I barely used it for the last 1-2 years on my Nexus 6P, and going from that to never using it on my 2 XL isn't much of a change.
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Are you on 8.0 or 8.1? I was having extreme reboots, but as soon as I reset factor and updated to 8.1 I haven't had any reboots or missed touches, and the recording quality is fixed in 8.1.
I found a deal on a Pixel XL for $110 and am thinking about buying it. I'm wondering if it's still worth it or should I wait and save up for another phone?
I'm currently using a LG Stylo 4 on boost Mobile and I hate the phone and the service. I only got it because I needed a new phone in a pinch.
I used to have the redmi note 4 on metro pcs and I loved the phone and the service. I've been looking at the Mi 9T but it will take me awhile to get the $300-$400 to buy it and I'm really sick of my LG and boost.
Just trying to get some opinions.
get it won't be disappointed
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I'm about to get a used pixel as well. Either a Pixel XL or a Pixel 2 XL. I've seen the Pixel 2XL in good condition on swappa for $150-165 every now and then... Currently over on swappa all the 2XLs they have currently listed are $200+ but the last one that sold was $157. I may end up getting a XL instead. The XL is the way to go on the og Pixel and the pixel 2. I owned every Nexus ever made and haven't owned a Pixel device yet but definitely look forward to it. Good luck on getting a great deal. They're out there just gotta look around. I've seen people drop a price -$100 on swappa more than once just because someone makes an offer in the comments. That's what I'm doing. Making offers and waiting for "the one." Haha.
My GPXL gets super hot and battery drain fast after updating to Android 10 ?
ANTICHRISTJC said:
My GPXL gets super hot and battery drain fast after updating to Android 10 ?
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Are you sure you don't have a virus? I'd factory reset it and format data and wipe internal storage if I were you and restore my backup afterwards or maybe ever start from scratch. Phones being hot can mean a few things. It could be some sort of virus, it could be a not so good signal or if you used an aftermarket charger it could mess up the battery because they aren't rated same as the ones that come with our devices. I'd wipe it clean and start over and see if it still gets hot and battery dies quickly. If so I'd get another oem battery off eBay and see if that solves it. Battery dying quick and heat point to virus....
Then again if others are having same issues then may be a 10 thing and will get worked out soon I'm sure.
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Are you sure you don't have a virus? I'd factory reset it and format data and wipe internal storage if I were you and restore my backup afterwards or maybe ever start from scratch. Phones being hot can mean a few things. It could be some sort of virus, it could be a not so good signal or if you used an aftermarket charger it could mess up the battery because they aren't rated same as the ones that come with our devices. I'd wipe it clean and start over and see if it still gets hot and battery dies quickly. If so I'd get another oem battery off eBay and see if that solves it. Battery dying quick and heat point to virus....
Then again if others are having same issues then may be a 10 thing and will get worked out soon I'm sure.
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You get a thumbs up.
I've had mine for about two weeks and I absolutely love it. If you want root, make ABSOLUTE sure you get a Google version and not a Verizon version. I made that mistake and had to get another one for $150. The trick posted here no longer works, so don't think you can get away with cheaping out on a Verizon.
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My GPXL gets super hot and battery drain fast after updating to Android 10 ?
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The batteries on original Pixels are 3 years old now, maybe it's the battery getting warm and needs to be replaced???
I replaced my battery for different reasons and don't have heat issues with my Pixel XL.
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The batteries on original Pixels are 3 years old now, maybe it's the battery getting warm and need to be replaced???
I replaced my battery for different reasons and don't have heat issues with the phone.
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That's what I thought... I waiting for my battery kit I ordered from ifixit.. hope this can fix my problem. ?
Well I ended up getting a NEW Pixel XL for $135. Every time I wrote in response to an ad on Pixel 2 & 2XL to confirm they were not refurbished units or not Verizon units I either never received a reply or whoever it was wasn't 100% sure they didn't fall into the encrypted bootloader category which refurbished 2 & 2XLs have the encrypted bootloader as well or the write up said nothing about being a Verizon unlocked device and it was which gave me anxiety about ordering at all and all the 2 & 2XLs on Swappa had scratches on the screen or looked like someone tossed em down the hallway or something so I guess it just wasn't meant to be, not for now anyway... But I'm happy with my XL! I'll use my it and save up for a new Pixel on down the road in some months. Sure is great to be back onboard! I had every Nexus there ever was starting with the G1 but I stopped with the 6p and the 5x. Can't believe I've been using non Nexus/Pixel devices since 2016!! I hated every one of em too. ??? I think maybe every year when the new Pixels come out im going to purchase last year's XL model and every year sell em and throw a lil money in with whatever I get for my phone and get another year old model...
My Pixel XL should be here Monday. It's an Amazon renewed phone so hopefully it's not on ****ty condition or I will be sending it back. I'm excited to have a phone I can root again and I'm excited to get back on metro pcs again.
I'm also pretty excited to have an AMOLED screen, 4gb of ram, and a good camera. None of the phones I've had in the past could take good pictures. My wife uses an iPhone 7 and it takes pretty damn good pictures. It was the only thing her phone(s) ever had on mine, lol.
Boost has been terrible. I'm an Uber driver so having a good connection and fast phone is essential. This LG Stylo 4 has potential but with a locked bootloader and so full of bloatware, is just been hard to use. Especially on boost's network.
Thanks for the input everyone. Love this site and what everyone contributes!
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My Pixel XL should be here Monday. It's an Amazon renewed phone so hopefully it's not on ****ty condition or I will be sending it back. I'm excited to have a phone I can root again and I'm excited to get back on metro pcs again.
I'm also pretty excited to have an AMOLED screen, 4gb of ram, and a good camera. None of the phones I've had in the past could take good pictures. My wife uses an iPhone 7 and it takes pretty damn good pictures. It was the only thing her phone(s) ever had on mine, lol.
Boost has been terrible. I'm an Uber driver so having a good connection and fast phone is essential. This LG Stylo 4 has potential but with a locked bootloader and so full of bloatware, is just been hard to use. Especially on boost's network.
Thanks for the input everyone. Love this site and what everyone contributes!
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You're going to LOVE it!!!!!! I was away from Nexus since they started making Pixel's and now that I'm back onboard I feel dumb for staying out of the loop for so long. I honesty did not know just how much a phone from 2016 was going to impress me and getting my XL I was blown away! This is what I refer to as the real Android experience. I just installed Lineage 17 last night and although it has no features yet from Lineage 16 and is pretty much a base I'm good man and its great! Pixel will be all I use from now on. Saving for a new 4XL now. You will be one happy camper soon.
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My GPXL gets super hot and battery drain fast after updating to Android 10 ?
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I haven't had that problem on mine after the update.
NewbRooter89 said:
My Pixel XL should be here Monday. It's an Amazon renewed phone so hopefully it's not on ****ty condition or I will be sending it back. I'm excited to have a phone I can root again and I'm excited to get back on metro pcs again.
I'm also pretty excited to have an AMOLED screen, 4gb of ram, and a good camera. None of the phones I've had in the past could take good pictures. My wife uses an iPhone 7 and it takes pretty damn good pictures. It was the only thing her phone(s) ever had on mine, lol.
Boost has been terrible. I'm an Uber driver so having a good connection and fast phone is essential. This LG Stylo 4 has potential but with a locked bootloader and so full of bloatware, is just been hard to use. Especially on boost's network.
Thanks for the input everyone. Love this site and what everyone contributes!
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I bet you will get a Verizon model. Check if OEM Unlock is grayed out in Developer Options as soon as you get it. But if you don't care about Root/ROM, then it doesn't matter. It's a great phone and you will be very happy.
I got 2 verizon pixels a year ago, so android 8.1, and the phone trick worked to unlock them then. I would guess if either of you get a verizon one you could fastboot back to 8.1, unlock it then re-upgrade it
I got my pixel today and it was not a Verizon one. I already rooted it too! So far I love it. Since it was a Amazon renewed phone it did have some small scratches on the screen but when the screen is turned on, you can't even notice them.
I can already tell how much faster this phone is though. It's so snappy and smooth. Now I just need to get actual service for it lol.
It came with 3 free months of Mint Mobile and from what I've researched they use T-Mobile towers and I think I'm going to try it out. I was going to go with metro pcs which also runs on T-Mobile towers but I mind as well try Mint considering it's free.
New or used
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New or used
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Get a new XL. I got mine off eBay for $135 brand new in original box just like it was purchased on day 1 when they came out. Great device imo!!
I looked around for about a month before finding the deal I found. It was worth it imo.
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Get a new XL. I got mine off eBay for $135 brand new in original box just like it was purchased on day 1 when they came out. Great device imo!!
I looked around for about a month before finding the deal I found. It was worth it imo.
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How can one telling they are truly new unused etc?
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How can one telling they are truly new unused etc?
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I'm not ? sure but if it's not a new one then the guy sure fooled me. ? The way it came was exactly as a device would ship new from Google. That is a good question. Person I purchased from had like the most perfect rating I'd ever seen on eBay. I always ask questions when I buy something regardless of what the item info reads on whatever it is .. My XL had Android 8.10 on it when I received it. ? Do you know the answer to the question or were you asking? I'll see what I can find searching the subject. I'm sure there are ways and info on this.