Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Freefaller · 15 Mar 2017 at 15:33

Nexus18 said:
Hows the speaker and screen in comparison? (I know the screen will look far better but is the 0.2" decrease in size noticeable?)

Speakers are better not that I used them much so it's not really an issue for me.

The screen is so much better, despite having reasonably big hands, the slightly smaller screen is heaven - and the resolution is perfect.

Freefaller · 15 Mar 2017 at 15:34

_Jimlad_ said:
what camera & video settings are people using. 4k with or without image stabilization ?

also what about storage is that unlimited storage only for items coming from the pixel?

Yup - if it is backed up from a pixel it won't count towards your allowance.

_Jimlad_ · 15 Mar 2017 at 19:39

Freefaller said:
Yup - if it is backed up from a pixel it won't count towards your allowance.

I pay like £2 a month for extra storage. I was hoping i could just cancel but i guess not.

Freefaller · 15 Mar 2017 at 21:09

Well I've caned my phone today, 2hrs of satnav, several 20-30min chats, a bit of texting, browsing and I still have over 30% left since full charge at 6am this morning. Impressed!

Jabbs · 18 Mar 2017 at 19:35

Got a guy willing to swap a 128gb pixel with the dream headset for my s7.

FishLicker · 18 Mar 2017 at 20:18

Jabbs said:
Got a guy willing to swap a 128gb pixel with the dream headset for my s7.

I'm an S7 Edge owner but I'd be very tempted to do that. Proper google phones always seem more polished in the software department. Only thing I'd miss is theming but there's always custom ROMs for that sort of thing.

_Jimlad_ · 18 Mar 2017 at 20:44

Jabbs said:
Got a guy willing to swap a 128gb pixel with the dream headset for my s7.

Do it!

Jabbs · 20 Mar 2017 at 11:25

Almost did but found it was locked to EE and the phone wasn't 6 months old so too much ridk.

whiskycycle · 20 Mar 2017 at 11:45

Jabbs said:
Almost did but found it was locked to EE and the phone wasn't 6 months old so too much ridk.

Aye, that's a right pain for the unlocking, as it seems to be an iPhone-style carrier lock with them, and only EE are doing it too.

uvarvu · 21 Mar 2017 at 07:59

Android 7.1.2 B2 went up yesterday. I downloaded it this morning but haven't really noticed anything. Pixel C owners are in for a treat though, their launcher got a nice overhaul.

_Jimlad_ · 21 Mar 2017 at 09:17

Yeah i just applied the update. Not obvious changes i can see

Flyer01 · 21 Mar 2017 at 11:25

Hi guys,

I've recently purchased a 32 GB Pixel XL which I am truly loving. However, I'm kind of regretting not buying the 128GB now. Hopefully you guys can help me with the following.

I have been transfering video footage from a micro sd card to the Pixel XL using a Kiwibird Type C memory card reader but this is proving painfully slow at about 4MB/s. So I then connected my micro sd card reader to a Sandisk MicroMate card reader, put this into the computer I bought from Overclockers many years ago (so is neither USB 3.0 or Type C), transfered the video footage from the sd card to my hard drive, then, using the cable that came with the Pixel XL, transfered the video footage to my Pixel XL.

Whilst this did increase the speed transfer I am hoping some of you can offer a solution to further gains without having to buy a new computer. What other solutions are available to me? I was wondering whether there were external hard drives or external SSDs that would decrease the transfer times. Or maybe the Sandisk MicroMate I have is outdated (it was first available in 2007) and there are quicker versions available now? Would lower cost Chromebooks have fast enough transfer rates? What would you guys recommend in this situation? How are those without a fairly new computer getting decent transfer rates?

Finally, once I have managed to get my footage onto the Pixel XL, and I can see the 2 little circular arrows rotating in Google Photos, letting me know the footage is being backed up, how can I find out what the back-up transfer rate is? This also seems to take a long time even though the wifi I have is 30MB/s + normally. Does Google throttle uploading?

Thanks in advance

Flyer01

Dirk Diggler · 21 Mar 2017 at 11:34

@Flyer01 do you actually need to have the video files on the handset? If not, then why not just install Google Drive on your PC and drag/drop the video files into the Drive folder. This way, your files will be backed up via your home network and will also be available on your Pixel via Google Drive app.

Flyer01 · 21 Mar 2017 at 11:50

String said:
@Flyer01 do you actually need to have the video files on the handset? If not, then why not just install Google Drive on your PC and drag/drop the video files into the Drive folder. This way, your files will be backed up via your home network and will also be available on your Pixel via Google Drive app.

I'm taking advantage of the fact that footage uploaded from the Pixel doesn't count towards the storage limit. I would quickly use up my 1TB of storage using your method.

V_R · 21 Mar 2017 at 12:15

I've been eyeing these up on Ebay seeing as they are out of stock everywhere else, I'm looking for a 128GB black XL.

I'm on EE and they seen to be either unlocked or locked to EE, but I would prefer an unlocked one.

Good or bad idea!?

Dirk Diggler · 21 Mar 2017 at 12:16

Flyer01 said:
I'm taking advantage of the fact that footage uploaded from the Pixel doesn't count towards the storage limit. I would quickly use up my 1TB of storage using your method.

That's not how it works. It's footage taken with the Pixel that is unlimited storage, not footage taken with other devices and uploaded via Pixel.

Flyer01 · 21 Mar 2017 at 14:04

String said:
That's not how it works. It's footage taken with the Pixel that is unlimited storage, not footage taken with other devices and uploaded via Pixel.

Yes, I know that's what Google says.

But I also know what the First Rule of Fight Club is, and that not following it would result in Fight Club being closed down

Dirk Diggler · 21 Mar 2017 at 16:22

Flyer01 said:
Yes, I know that's what Google says.

But I also know what the First Rule of Fight Club is, and that not following it would result in Fight Club being closed down

Ooh, interesting. Mum's the word. :cool:

AndyCr15 · 21 Mar 2017 at 17:47

I have no idea what's going on now. All seems very odd though. Have you checked if it's counting to your limit? The meta data will of course tell Google it wasn't filmed on a Pixel.

Flyer01 · 21 Mar 2017 at 19:03

AndyCr15 said:
I have no idea what's going on now. All seems very odd though. Have you checked if it's counting to your limit? The meta data will of course tell Google it wasn't filmed on a Pixel.

Hi Andy,

I've uploaded a LOT of footage, and quota only reduced by the small amount uploaded from other devices.

I bought the Pixel XL firstly for recording my kids but with a secondary purpose of hopefully being able to upload other video footage quota free. I'd read an article online that mentioned someone else experiencing this anomaly, so thought I'd try my luck.

Do you happen to know of any solution to my micro sd card>Pixel XL transfer rate problem?

Flyer01