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  1. M

    Google Pixel vs Samsung G7

    Hey, So it’s time for me to buy a new phone. I’ve been lagging behind the curve a bit and have decided to go for something a bit more up to date. I have also decided to make the switch from iOS to Android – the constant updates of iOS were making my phone so slow and the premium you have to...
  2. bcltoys

    Verizon or Google?

    You have the Verizon pixel and the Google pixel is the Verizon pixel better optimized for the Verizon network. They are not the same phone the Verizon phone is boot loader locked so something is diff.
  3. X

    Pixel W/ a dead pixel?

    Pixel XL, I've been noticing a different color pixel on my screen, always in the same spot. Just a few moments ago, I download a "dead pixel finder" app. I ran it and the screen goes through several different colors but while doing this I see no different color pixel stand out? So, I do a...
  4. emmzone22

    Pixel Battery

    I have the smaller Pixel, and this battery is awesome! After 36 hours and 3 hours of screen time, I still have 42% of battery left! I've never even come close to that with my Droid Turbo.
  5. jwight

    Pixel questions

    Got the Pixel from Google today, set it up on H2O (takes some doing) and have noticed a few differences from the Galaxy S4: 1. Wireless bars no longer display "4G LTE" - just "LTE" and that is not constant 2. The Samsung has a setting to disable wireless anytime the phone in on a WiFi...
  6. X

    Daydream coming

    Preordered my XL from Verizon and filed Daydream rebate on the Pixel release date, Oct.20. I just got an email from Verizon with a tracking number.....just added as an FYI for anyone else waiting...
  7. S

    Updates

    Just got an Android update on my "Verizon" Pixel. A good sign that its true our updates won't be delayed.
  8. O

    Help SOLVED: Audio disturbance/feedback when playing through aux?

    Wondering if anyone can help with this... My music plays fine through my speakers on the phone but I plugged it into the aux on my car today and I got that horrible, fuzzy feedback noise as well as the music. Never happened before, I've used the same music files on multiple different devices...
  9. opalfrog

    A few questions

    I’m currently using the Note 4. My contract is up Dec 2nd was looking forward to the Note 7. Unfortunately that’s no longer an option so I’ve narrowed it down to two options, Pixel XL and iPhone 7 Plus. So far I’m leaning toward the Pixel but I have a few questions. How strong is the...
  10. R

    Google Pixel GIF and keyboard problems

    Hi Everyone, I have been using pixel for two weeks now and it has some problems that made me hate the device. Was wondering if anyone has similar issues or any solution recommendations. 1)GIFs stop playing half way through, sometimes after one second sometimes 10. 2) keyboard keeps...
  11. M

    Help me like this phone.

    I just exchanged my Note 7 for the Pixel XL and I reallllly want to like this phone. The Note 7 I felt was in a league of it's own. It was god tier. I was going to keep it regardless of some blowing up, until I found out they are cutting off cellular connection to the phone. First...
  12. K

    Sound from only left speaker

    I received a new Pixel on Tuesday. I tried streaming music from the Google Play Music and TuneIn apps. The sound was good, but coming only from the left speaker. When I place my thumb over the left speaker the sound is significantly reduced and muffled. When I place my thumb over the right...
  13. K

    Copy music files from PC to Pixel

    I just received the Pixel from Verizon Wireless. I want to copy music files (MP3s) from my Windows 10 laptop to the Pixel Music folder. I connected the Pixel to my laptop with the supplied USB cable. USB drivers installed on the laptop as expected. The phone displays in Windows File Explorer as...
  14. alwayshavephoneproblems

    Volume keeps turning itself up?

    Not sure what to do about this, my Pixel XL keeps turning its volume up. the volume button itself is not stuck and the fact that my phone can be asleep and out of nowhere the volume turns all the way up can be intrusive and just annoying. when the phone is turned on the volume bar will stay...
  15. A

    Pixel charging speeds

    Google clarifies Pixel charging speeds, 5" Pixel peaks at 15 watts, only XL can do 18W. Google has fixed the detail on the website which now reads: “15W – 18W charging” where It previously read: “18W charging”.
  16. T

    How to set phone volume to vibrate

    I don't answer phone calls during a meeting but if I notice a vibrate I May respond with a text.
  17. E

    Phone Rattling

    My new Pixel XL has a faint rattle in the upper part of the phone. I was/am worried about this and can immediately send back and get a new one.. However I Google'd it and saw that one or two people said NFW, definitely exchange it, BUT I saw a few people, 2 Pixels and one Nexus 6P and they...
  18. JsoloJC

    FaceBook & Instagram Video & Photo lagging

    Anyone else having issues with videos & photos lagging or not loading at all on Facebook & Instagram most of the time just getting the buffering spinning icon i know its not my Wifi or my service because my Nexus 9 Tablet & OnePlusOne phone both performing well on Facebook & Instagram its just...
  19. Z

    Power Button Alternative

    I'm hoping someone can help... I got a RhinoShield CrashGuard bumber case, and I love it. It add minimal bulk, based on reviews it should provide awesome protection for falls, and it allows the phone to be mostly naked so I still get to feel the phone's back textures, which I enjoy. Downside...
  20. Z

    No Feedback When Charging

    I kind of hate that the phone provides no feedback when charging: wake screen, LED, vibrate. Nothing.
  21. Z

    Nearby

    Does anyone know what the Nearby feature does? It's located in the quick toggles.
  22. T

    Lost Wifi icon on top notification bar

    Since XL update a few days ago, the Wifi icon which was sitting next to 4G Bars is missing and I can't find how to get it back.
  23. C

    Help Pulse notification light

    I didn't have the pulse notification light working on my Pixel, even though it was all enabled. I got in touch with the Live Chat support folks (very impressed with that by the way!), who suggested restarting phone into Safe Mode; this disables all 3rd party apps, in case one of them was...
  24. FrankN209

    Home Screen

    How do you add more home screens to this phone? I added one, but can't add another.
  25. H

    Disabling vibrate while unlocking device?

    I tried searching but I can not find out where I can disable the vibrate while unlocking the device? Any suggestions? Thank you for your time!
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