November Update Talk - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

Anyone know when the update is coming with the color options and whatever software they're changing for the Pixel XL 2's screen burn in? I'm guessing there's no info on it since I can't find any info about the update

Nothing and very quiet! We are all on the edge of our seats...

I keep checking every hour for updates manually, still nothing.

a.demarco said:
I keep checking every hour for updates manually, still nothing.
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You must have an interesting life.
Sorry I just had to

twiz0r said:
You must have an interesting life.
Sorry I just had to
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I do, thanks for playing.

Usually first Monday of the month is when they post monthly security updates if I'm not mistaken.

a.demarco said:
I do, thanks for playing.
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Obviously not if you check your phone for updates every hour. Thanks for playing. Good day.

mrjaydee82 said:
Anyone know when the update is coming with the color options and whatever software they're changing for the Pixel XL 2's screen burn in? I'm guessing there's no info on it since I can't find any info about the update
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I thought it's coming with 8.1, hope Google releases them with security patch. Would be better.

I could care less about the color boost. I use immersive, so the nav change is moot for me.
I just want my godamn camera audio fixed for video recording. It sounds like a webcam from 2004.

Update yay!! And now I'm very pleased with the display

if you fine peeps get the chance... some before and after pics would be stellar

mrjaydee82 said:
Update yay!! And now I'm very pleased with the display
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Did they enable VoLTE in the update as well?
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photostu said:
if you fine peeps get the chance... some before and after pics would be stellar
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This is from my girls pixel 2 xl. Before and after

MrMeeseeks said:
Did they enable VoLTE in the update as well?
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Doesn't look like it

mrjaydee82 said:
Doesn't look like it
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What the hell is wrong with people why are you useless? Maybe was inside joke I hope

mrjaydee82 said:
Doesn't look like it
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Ok, thanks. I guess I'll stay on 8.1 then.
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AFIK, VoLTE can only be enabled at 8.1. This update is still 8.0 so there's no VoLTE still. As for the color options, I still prefer the more natural colors.The boosted is fine, just a tad bit more vibrant than natural. But the saturated mode tho! The reds really pop, almost to the point they hurt my eyes.
Here are some pics btw (left to right: boosted, natural, and saturated)

Except for galaxy S4 for a year, I used exclusively nexus devices since the Nexus one. Perhaps I am not that used to the vibrant colors of samsung devices, I actually had no problem with the old natural sRGB display before the update. Just updated few hours ago and I changed the display settings back and forth...... and yes... I agree the more saturated display usually does look better, but it's also a bit fake to my eyes

I'm wondering if I'll get that update since I'm on 8.1 developer preview?

Mele said:
I'm wondering if I'll get that update since I'm on 8.1 developer preview?
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no u wont u have to revert back

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android beta

Have always participated in Motorola's beta software testing with no issues, should I expect the same with google??
brianbrod1 said:
Have always participated in Motorola's beta software testing with no issues, should I expect the same with google??
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Historically there was always issues. Usually small issues
Golf c said:
Historically there was always issues. Usually small issues
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Never many issues for me, seems like Android beta may have potential for more issues
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brianbrod1 said:
Never many issues for me, seems like Android beta may have potential for more issues
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Its a little different with Nexus and Pixels. By the time OEMs get Android its a fine tuned product. This is a small incremental beta, not a full blown OS changeover. Probably won't be many bugs.
Golf c said:
Its a little different with Nexus and Pixels. By the time OEMs get Android its a fine tuned product. This is a small incremental beta, not a full blown OS changeover. Probably won't be many bugs.
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Seems like more for developers with pixels vs OEM is for everyday user?
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Idk, but I joined it. Excited
brianbrod1 said:
Seems like more for developers with pixels vs OEM is for everyday user?
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All I am saying is there is a difference between Google phones and Moto, Samsung, LG etc. By the time they get Android software its already good to go thanks to you and I. We already tested this stuff on Nexus and Pixels. There's nothing wrong with trying betas and developer previews.
Golf c said:
All I am saying is there is a difference between Google phones and Moto, Samsung, LG etc. By the time they get Android software its already good to go thanks to you and I. We already tested this stuff on Nexus and Pixels. There's nothing wrong with trying betas and developer previews.
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Cool thanks. From what I understand that if you see an issue or aren't happy you back out, but must factory reset?
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brianbrod1 said:
Cool thanks. From what I understand that if you see an issue or aren't happy you back out, but must factory reset?
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Yeah, but when you get out of the beta program, some people have said you have to wait to get back to a stable build. Its not instant. Unlock your bootloader and flash the factory image. If your on a locked Verizon phone then it is what it is. Your at Google's mercy.
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Yeah, but when you get out of the beta program, some people have said you have to wait to get back to a stable build. Its not instant. Unlock your bootloader and flash the factory image. If your on a locked Verizon phone then it is what it is. Your at Google's mercy.
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I'm on locked Verizon..... You suggest staying away?, I've read a lot of good and bad....
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brianbrod1 said:
I'm on locked Verizon..... You suggest staying away?, I've read a lot of good and bad....
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I have heard people having to wait at most, 24-48 hours after getting off the beta program, to return to stability. New updates are one of the most exciting things about these devices. That said, if stability is important to you, then stay where your at and let the other's be guinea pigs. Keep a close eye on the comments of other's that run the beta and see if its for you? I'm unlocked and rooted. Can do whatever I want, when I want. Haha, at the mercy of the great devs of XDA of course and Google.
Golf c said:
I have heard people having to wait at most, 24-48 hours after getting off the beta program, to return to stability. New updates are one of the most exciting things about these devices. That said, if stability is important to you, then stay where your at and let the other's be guinea pigs. Keep a close eye on the comments of other's that run the beta and see if its for you? I'm unlocked and rooted. Can do whatever I want, when I want. Haha, at the mercy of the great devs of XDA of course and Google.
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Thanks for the input!!
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This is not a major release. I doubt there will be any major bugs, maybe some small stuff. My guess is likely none.
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I understand there was some changes made to bluetooth. Wondering if any beta testers with the update have seen problems with car audio connectivity improve.
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I've tried updating, got nothing yet...
7.1.1 beta on my 6p was almost the final build and actually an upgrade to 7.0. my guess is 7.1.2 will be the same. Hopefully fixes some of the TMO network issues I've been having with my pixel and hopefully 256 QAM is enabled among few other features our phones are capable of that aren't functioning yet. AptX support would be a nice welcome
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I signed up for the beta yesterday for the first time. I got the new 7.1.2 update a few minutes ago. Waiting until I get home to give it a try. Hoping it's not too unstable.
acheney1990 said:
I signed up for the beta yesterday for the first time. I got the new 7.1.2 update a few minutes ago. Waiting until I get home to give it a try. Hoping it's not too unstable.
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So far so good on my end. Anyone have any clue what changed
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Just got the update. Won't do it til later though.
smallsmx301 said:
So far so good on my end. Anyone have any clue what changed
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I haven't seen a single change. Didn't have any issues before so idk.
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OTA Nougat?

Is Nougat ever coming? Really. I heard of a million ways to manually do it, but I was just waiting for the OTA. That's never going to happen is it?
So how do I go about getting the update?
Provident77 said:
Is Nougat ever coming? Really. I heard of a million ways to manually do it, but I was just waiting for the OTA. That's never going to happen is it?
So how do I go about getting the update?
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Got it yesterday here, via OTA. It'll come, patience is key, lol!
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Robobob1221 said:
Got it yesterday here, via OTA. It'll come, patience is key, lol!
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Where are you at? And how is it?
Provident77 said:
Where are you at? And how is it?
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I'm in Japan, with Docomo. Been playing around and it's been interesting so far. Ended up doing a factory reset as I had some issues with apps and wifi, but everything is fine now.
Some interesting new features. Resizing of the display is pretty neat; figuring out which apps work with split screen is taking a bit. Overall feel is that it's a bit smoother, nice transitions etc. Dunno on battery life yet.
If we've got it here it shouldn't be much longer for elsewhere.
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Well cool what do you mean by resizing the screen?
Robobob1221 said:
I'm in Japan, with Docomo. Been playing around and it's been interesting so far. Ended up doing a factory reset as I had some issues with apps and wifi, but everything is fine now.
Some interesting new features. Resizing of the display is pretty neat; figuring out which apps work with split screen is taking a bit. Overall feel is that it's a bit smoother, nice transitions etc. Dunno on battery life yet.
If we've got it here it shouldn't be much longer for elsewhere.
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I'm currently in America on StraightTalk
Provident77 said:
I'm currently in America on StraightTalk
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I guess it's like a change in dpi. So everything appears a little smaller. Can still adjust font size separately if it's too small.
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Robobob1221 said:
I guess it's like a change in dpi. So everything appears a little smaller. Can still adjust font size separately if it's too small.
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Awesome ? thanks

When Is Night Sight Officially Out?!

I know we can download an APK for camera P3 and get the feature but why is it taking so long for Google to release the official features advertised? It's been a month the device has been out now, do we have any official release dates?
Short answer: no one knows
Certainly is ridiculous, you advertise features that don't release with a phone. Between that and the memory issues they can't fix quick enough they wonder why they can't get people from Apple to convert over. Just terrible business...
If they're taking longer to iron out bugs and improve the feature, in my opinion they can take as long as they like.
ptm88 said:
Certainly is ridiculous, you advertise features that don't release with a phone. Between that and the memory issues they can't fix quick enough they wonder why they can't get people from Apple to convert over. Just terrible business...
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It's not that big of a deal. It's only been out for 4 weeks. Plus, companies including Apple regularly advertise features that don't get added until after the device launches. The original portrait mode for Apple devices came out months after the phone launched.
ptm88 said:
Certainly is ridiculous, you advertise features that don't release with a phone. Between that and the memory issues they can't fix quick enough they wonder why they can't get people from Apple to convert over. Just terrible business...
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Apple users never convert, you should know that. Night mode will not make them either.
If you're simply dying for the feature there is an apk that will install a second app drawer camera with the feature until it's merged into the regular one.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't they say at the Pixel reveal that it would come in November?
ptm88 said:
Certainly is ridiculous, you advertise features that don't release with a phone. Between that and the memory issues they can't fix quick enough they wonder why they can't get people from Apple to convert over. Just terrible business...
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PuffDaddy_d said:
It's not that big of a deal. It's only been out for 4 weeks. Plus, companies including Apple regularly advertise features that don't get added until after the device launches. The original portrait mode for Apple devices came out months after the phone launched.
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Not to forget the wireless charger which they announced during the iPhone X launch which is still not out.
To be fair they said it will come soon. so who cares, wait a few weeks. My guess December update.
wazza1991 said:
Not to forget the wireless charger which they announced during the iPhone X launch which is still not out.
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And the home pod took over a year to be released after it was announced. All companies suck at something
Not sure if common knowledge, but saw a post on Google about nightsight. So I clicked the link, which lead me to an official Google blog on it - I think it was written today - it states nightsight is coming in a camera update 'within the next few days'.
Keep your eyes peeled ?
Rolling out now!
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Rolling out now!
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Where do we get it? It's not on the updates in Google play.
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Eudeferrer said:
Where do we get it? It's not on the updates in Google play.
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...ches-pixel-phones-today-get-now-apk-download/
I just downloaded, and installed.
jmartin72 said:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...ches-pixel-phones-today-get-now-apk-download/
I just downloaded, and installed.
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nice thanks, gonna do the same now.
Was waiting on the official update because the official gcam works very well with google photos etc.
The camerap3 apk doesn't work very well with gphotos
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...ches-pixel-phones-today-get-now-apk-download/
I just downloaded, and installed.
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Thanks. Got it working. Very smooth.
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I installed and compared with the modified old apk.
It seems there is a slight quality decrease with the official one when you zoom and check. Old one is a little bit better. I have compared only the night site. Official app is sticking more to the lower ISO than old apk.
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nickporwal said:
I installed and compared with the modified old apk.
It seems there is a slight quality decrease with the official one when you zoom and check. Old one is a little bit better. I have compared only the night site. Official app is sticking more to the lower ISO than old apk.
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I actually find it better, the compression is better and less blurry compared to the old modified apk. Photos with night sight is sharper with this new update.
Jesh. What a differenc between the two. Night sight actually works well
I just got it on an update for official camera

Android Q Pop-up for Permissions?

I just downloaded beta 5 today on my 3xl and was looking forward to having this functionality
https://youtu.be/u6L8Q61N4fM?t=400
but alas.. I do not have it
Did they remove it? I really hope they didn't.
Redoxen said:
I just downloaded beta 5 today on my 3xl and was looking forward to having this functionality
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but alas.. I do not have it
Did they remove it? I really hope they didn't.
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I have been on beta 1-5 and never saw that. Ever. Not saying it didn't happen, but the phones they are showing are the pixel 2 saying pixel 3. Also that is the gsi version which is different than the pixel firmware. You lose more features going to a gsi and gain a few. I am sure that is one of them.
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I have been on beta 1-5 and never saw that. Ever. Not saying it didn't happen, but the phones they are showing are the pixel 2 saying pixel 3. Also that is the gsi version which is different than the pixel firmware. You lose more features going to a gsi and gain a few. I am sure that is one of them.
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That is quite odd. Especially coming from the xda youtube channel lol.
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That is quite odd. Especially coming from the xda youtube channel lol.
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That was a build of Q XDA got before the first beta came out.

General Face unlock changes everything...

For those that are experiencing issues with Fingerprint sensor, there's an interesting project to add Face Unlock that is gaining traction. Here's the xda thread that explains how it works..
Also, a few custom ROMs have added Face Unlock, such as Derpfest Raviole (maintainer FullOfHell). It adds a bunch of other customization options and the latest version is stable with improved performance over stock.
Just wanted to add that face unlock is less secure than fingerprint unlock which is even less secure than a long PIN or Password. You should only be using face unlock if you know the risks (and of course it doesn't have to be used).
Still holding up hope that Google decides to add this to the P6. Even though it's doubtable after half a year of them not giving any indications.
I'm also still holding out hope google adds it
in Pixel 7 Pro only lol I bet
ОТAgree! I miss Pixel 4(((
Not much hope left it seems...
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1502296391716122625
Lughnasadh said:
Not much hope left it seems...
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1502296391716122625
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It is available on at least 2 custom roms.
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It is available on at least 2 custom roms.
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Which ones? That is really the only thing I am missing...
not sure why people want this as its not secure as Apple faceunlock as its simply a camera unlock.
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Which ones? That is really the only thing I am missing...
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Derpfest is one
teegraves58 said:
Which ones? That is really the only thing I am missing...
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been running Derpfest for the last 10 days. Really makes the Pixel 6 series so much more enjoyable to use. Stability is important (and rare these days). This ROM has that and more.
Nekromantik said:
not sure why people want this as its not secure as Apple faceunlock as its simply a camera unlock.
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People are willing to give up security for convenience?
jlokos said:
It is available on at least 2 custom roms.
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Yep. I was referring to those on stock.
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Which ones? That is really the only thing I am missing...
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Scorpion is another (aside from Derpfest).
Alekos said:
links are in the description ... I mean in the op...
I've been running Derpfest for the last 10 days. Really makes the Pixel 6 series so much more enjoyable to use. Stability is important (and rare these days). This ROM has that and more.
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Derpfest is great. I've run it since the first build.
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Derpfest is great. I've run it since the first build. What's so great about it? What does it give you and drawbacks?
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bobby janow​Derpfest Raviole maintainer (Fullofhell) has been working on it for a few months behind the scenes and just released it last week (3rd build now). It's very stable. I mean you really have to try it for yourself.
Just have no password, it's more secure and faster to unlock
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Derpfest is great. I've run it since the first build. What's so great about it? What does it give you and drawbacks
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bobby janow​The dev has been working on it for a few months behind the scenes and just released it last week (3rd build now). It's very stable. I mean you really have to try it for yourself.
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That really doesn't help much. Is there a feature list, what is included, what doesn't work? Just saying it's stable is very limited information. Is there a reason it's not on XDA?
Yeah if the Dev wanted it on here, wouldn't they make a post? This whole thread seems like an ad

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