Google Pixel 6/6 Pro

kona786 · 18 Aug 2022 at 17:18

Simps said:
Anyone else having the Google Home app closing when you open it on Pixel 6 with Android 13.
I knew I should have waited lol

Fine here on pro. Just remote checked a camera

Simps · 19 Aug 2022 at 00:03

kona786 said:
Fine here on pro. Just remote checked a camera

Ok thank you. Dunno whats going on then. :confused:

biron_w · 19 Aug 2022 at 09:35

Here's a good video showing some of the hidden options in the developer options section. My favourite being the one that hides the selfie cam so you get a black status bar across the top of your screen.

kona786 · 19 Aug 2022 at 09:47

Early days yet but the Pro doesn't get as hot when web browsing as it did on Android 12.

IvanDobskey · 19 Aug 2022 at 12:34

kona786 said:
Early days yet but the Pro doesn't get as hot when web browsing as it did on Android 12.

I have found the same so far with mine.

Hasnath · 19 Aug 2022 at 13:08

I think I've figured out my issues with wired android auto, it was overheating and I've noticed Android 13 seems to be helping it run cooler and no disconnects using it in the car. Also using one of the vent magnet holders keeps it nice and chilly.

AndyCr15 · 19 Aug 2022 at 20:36

I was having this issue earlier, although a reboot seemed to fix it...

Some Pixel owners can’t wirelessly charge after Android 13 update

The issue may go back to the beta.

www.theverge.com

Simon Ingram · 19 Aug 2022 at 21:00

AndyCr15 said:
I was having this issue earlier, although a reboot seemed to fix it...

Some Pixel owners can’t wirelessly charge after Android 13 update

The issue may go back to the beta.

www.theverge.com

Wireless charging and the phone getting hot has definitely got worse on my P6 since going to 13. However it wasn't been great on 12 the last month or so which I'd put down to the abnormal hot weather. The first night on 13 it only charged from 34% to 54% overnight

kona786 · 20 Aug 2022 at 13:23

Android 13 adds the option of double tap on the back of the phone which is very handy.

I've set mine up for the torch.

Hasnath · 20 Aug 2022 at 13:44

kona786 said:
Android 13 adds the option of double tap on the back of the phone which is very handy.

I've set mine up for the torch.

Just tried it, great little shortcut!

Dirk Diggler · 20 Aug 2022 at 14:01

Hasnath said:
Just tried it, great little shortcut!

Yes, I've set it to show recent apps and it brings up the carousel. Works really well.

Orcvader · 20 Aug 2022 at 20:58

kona786 said:
Android 13 adds the option of double tap on the back of the phone which is very handy.

I've set mine up for the torch.

Didn't that already exist in Android 12? My phone's still on 12 and I can see it as Quick Tap:

kona786 · 20 Aug 2022 at 21:26

Orcvader said:
Didn't that already exist in Android 12? My phone's still on 12 and I can see it as Quick Tap:

Ah you're right.

Looks like they added flashlight with Android 13 though which is what I found most useful.

tom_e · 20 Aug 2022 at 21:44

Orcvader said:
Didn't that already exist in Android 12? My phone's still on 12 and I can see it as Quick Tap:

It appears more reliable on 13, I never used it on 12 because unless I was punching the back of my phone it was 90/10 whether it would work.
Now a gentle double tap works perfectly every time.

Scort · 22 Aug 2022 at 09:05

Hmmmmm, still haven't worked out how to get audio from two BT devices at once - Ican see that 2 are connected, but audio goes to one or the other, not both...

Sinbad2000 · 22 Aug 2022 at 09:18

biron_w said:
Here's a good video showing some of the hidden options in the developer options section. My favourite being the one that hides the selfie cam so you get a black status bar across the top of your screen.

I tried the cam hiding thing, and it seemed to affect the location of the fingerprint scanner prompt - moved it down a bit, so where it said to put my finger wasn't in the right place relative to where the actual scanner is....

biron_w · 22 Aug 2022 at 09:36

Sinbad2000 said:
I tried the cam hiding thing, and it seemed to affect the location of the fingerprint scanner prompt - moved it down a bit, so where it said to put my finger wasn't in the right place relative to where the actual scanner is....

Yeah I noticed that as well. Was going to reply in here about it but forgot :cry:

Shame really as I preferred it like that.

Balb0wa · 22 Aug 2022 at 10:50

Thinking of sending my Pixel 6 back to google, had it since it came out, not used it much as i have other phones, a Poco F3 and an Iphone 12.

The pixel was always dodgy getting 4G , 5G and locking on in strong areas where the Poco and Iphone have no trouble.

Most of the time it gets stuck on 3G

Running android 13 and its still the same.

kona786 · 22 Aug 2022 at 11:06

Balb0wa said:
Thinking of sending my Pixel 6 back to google, had it since it came out, not used it much as i have other phones, a Poco F3 and an Iphone 12.

The pixel was always dodgy getting 4G , 5G and locking on in strong areas where the Poco and Iphone have no trouble.

Most of the time it gets stuck on 3G

Running android 13 and its still the same.

Signals been solid where I am.

This phone does have a weak modem/signal though deffo not for people in weak signal areas.

Orcvader · 22 Aug 2022 at 20:51

Finally got the 13 update, it was just a single 1.02gb update, so didn't get the 12 update others got first. Really feels more polished but still early days.