The Official Google Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL Thread

MrRockliffe · 4 Dec 2017 at 21:46

I can't really tell a difference between normal and boosted

izzop · 4 Dec 2017 at 21:56

Gigabit said:
Anyone can recommend a screen protector?

Not yet, but have order a pack of these this evening: -

http://www.skinomi.com/sk28988-pixel-2-phone-screen-protector.html

Already using the Thin Fit Spigen case, just the front is feeling a little exposed.

Shame to wrap it up really, as it's a good looking and feeling phone.

Silly Goose On The Loose · 4 Dec 2017 at 22:22

Quite like the vibration on the Pixel 2. Feels just like when you press the screen of a 3D Touch iPhone.

Mekrel · 4 Dec 2017 at 23:09

My S7 fingerprint sensor gave up the ghost today so I bought a Pixel 2. The XL is too big for me personally as the S7 is at the top end of manageable for me.

I'm not using the latest beta, but have noticed the following - has anyone noticed similar or can point out where I may be going wrong?

I'm struggling to type, despite the fact I used Gboard on my S7 - it's like I'm struggling to hit the space bar consistently. Perhaps I'm hitting above the space key because I'm subconsciously worried about hitting one of the soft navigation keys?
AutoFill API using lastpast beta seems hit and miss? It appears I need to long press the input field and sometimes it comes up with an AutoFill prompt, other times the AutoFill option is in the overflow menu after paste and sometimes there's no AutoFill prompt or option.
Also, does AutoFill not work in Chrome browser when using Lastpass? Lastpass would AutoFill into Chrome on my S7 using the legacy (accessibility service) method.

It's a shame about the large top and bottom bezels but decided to try and get used to it and benefit from the amazing camera and pure Android experience.

NorthstaNder · 4 Dec 2017 at 23:34

I'm struggling a little with gboard. Even though I used it on my previous phone (G4). I'm putting it down to the drop in screen size.

Sorry I can't answer your question about autofill as I don't use lastpass.

Matteysan · 5 Dec 2017 at 07:41

Have you guys tried messing around with the height on gboard? There is an option in the settings for it. I like mine mid-short.

V_R · 5 Dec 2017 at 07:59

No issues with Gboard here, but I'm on DP2, which fixed some of the edge detection which might be part of your issue?

With that said, 8.1 is rolling out today. It fixes the burger emoji!

https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/5/16737066/google-burger-beer-emoji-android-8-1-fix-release-date

FishLicker · 5 Dec 2017 at 09:34

V_R said:
8.1 is rolling out today. It fixes the burger emoji!

https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/5/16737066/google-burger-beer-emoji-android-8-1-fix-release-date

Some people need to get out more!

No problems here with the keyboard but I am using an XL. In some ways I'm starting to think the small one would have been more "usable" but then I have fat fingers and think that I'd probably have found some cause for complaint either way

V_R · 5 Dec 2017 at 10:41

FishLicker said:
Some people need to get out more!

I agree! Tbh I dislike The Verge and their writers, just something about it them... They are always quick with the news though.

whiskycycle · 5 Dec 2017 at 10:59

V_R said:
I agree! Tbh I dislike The Verge and their writers, just something about it them... They are always quick with the news though.

Quicker than good old "Ok Google" in this case!

GMac11 · 5 Dec 2017 at 11:07

V_R said:
No issues with Gboard here, but I'm on DP2, which fixed some of the edge detection which might be part of your issue?

With that said, 8.1 is rolling out today. It fixes the burger emoji!

https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/5/16737066/google-burger-beer-emoji-android-8-1-fix-release-date

Excellent, glad I held out on installing the beta on my new 2XL. Any word on which markets are up first? No sign of it on mine anyway.
It's times like this that make being a Pixel owner a real pleasure, impending 8.1 and Samsung are still floundering around on 7.1.1 (unless you're lucky enough to be on beta).

FishLicker · 5 Dec 2017 at 11:28

GMac11 said:
Excellent, glad I held out on installing the beta on my new 2XL. Any word on which markets are up first? No sign of it on mine anyway.
It's times like this that make being a Pixel owner a real pleasure, impending 8.1 and Samsung are still floundering around on 7.1.1 (unless you're lucky enough to be on beta).

My S7 Edge is still on 7.0, and it was not uncommon for security updates to be several months out of date. At a time security patching is more important than ever, it's not really a good situation to be in.

On another note, for anyone who uses First Direct banking, I see they now support the Pixel 2 phones for fingerprint authentication

james.miller · 5 Dec 2017 at 11:30

Security updates are more important than being on oreo, IMO.

V_R · 5 Dec 2017 at 12:18

james.miller said:
Security updates are more important than being on oreo, IMO.

Agree. One of the reason I wanted to dump my S7E too.

FishLicker · 5 Dec 2017 at 12:30

V_R said:
Agree. One of the reason I wanted to dump my S7E too.

Another S7 owner. You liking the Pixel 2 so far? I find it to be a revelation in comparison. You really don't understand how far ahead Googles OS implementation is until you try it I think. I've not even felt the need to change my launchers, keyboards and whatnot, which is normally the first thing I do on a new phone.

NorthstaNder · 5 Dec 2017 at 12:43

FishLicker said:
Another S7 owner. You liking the Pixel 2 so far? I find it to be a revelation in comparison. You really don't understand how far ahead Googles OS implementation is until you try it I think. I've not even felt the need to change my launchers, keyboards and whatnot, which is normally the first thing I do on a new phone.

Same. World's apart from my G4 (which I think is a good phone). I have no need to change anything on the pixel 2 so far. Although I haven't settled on a wallpaper yet

FishLicker · 5 Dec 2017 at 13:45

NorthstaNder said:
Same. World's apart from my G4 (which I think is a good phone). I have no need to change anything on the pixel 2 so far. Although I haven't settled on a wallpaper yet

Must admit I'm enjoying the built in live wallpapers. I would like to find a way of making it change automatically each day so I could cycle through and have a new one each day (suggestions welcomed).

NorthstaNder · 5 Dec 2017 at 13:48

FishLicker said:
Must admit I'm enjoying the built in live wallpapers. I would like to find a way of making it change automatically each day so I could cycle through and have a new one each day (suggestions welcomed).

The live ones are nice I will agree. You can have the other types of wallpaper change daily using the built in app. Just not the live ones sadly

FishLicker · 5 Dec 2017 at 13:58

NorthstaNder said:
The live ones are nice I will agree. You can have the other types of wallpaper change daily using the built in app. Just not the live ones sadly

Yeah I noticed that but unfortunately not all of the static ones are to my taste.

It's probably a job for tasker or similar.

NorthstaNder · 5 Dec 2017 at 14:19

FishLicker said:
Yeah I noticed that but unfortunately not all of the static ones are to my taste.

It's probably a job for tasker or similar.

If you find something that works well let me know

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