Google Pixel 6/6 Pro

I am also having bad phone call connection issues from home. Am now considering a cheap second phone to test if its this phone or not and then jumping ship

my last phone was rock solid on EE so i need to work out if its the phone or the network that is the problem
 
Probs not a pixel specific thing but does anyone know why some apps never remember sign in details? Every time I go to Asda for example, I get the scan and go and have to enter my password, this is annoying as I use unique ones for everything and then have to fanny about in password manager to copy it. Sainsburys allows biometric to recall the details, maybe it's an app specific thing?
 
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Noxia said:
Probs not a pixel specific thing but does anyone know why some apps never remember sign in details? Every time I go to Asda for example, I get the scan and go and have to enter my password, this is annoying as I use unique ones for everything and then have to fanny about in password manager to copy it. Sainsburys allows biometric to recall the details, maybe it's an app specific thing?
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It'll be an app thing, not the phone.

As for the password manager, what one are you using? Bitwarden for example can use accessibility for apps that don't natively support Android's autofill service, and will come with a pop-up next to the fields to autofill it for you.
 
Dirk Diggler said:
Is the RMA process with them easy enough?
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I initially called Customer Services back in March and was told it would have to go away to be repaired. However, I was also told that should it come back and have the same issues, I could have a refund.
I was told the same thing on another call as well.

It went away and a refurbished handset came back. It didn't seem to suffer with as many problems but still had some including the awful signal.
When I was away on honeymoon in August, the screen started to become slow to respond, began to flicker and then within hours completely failed and showed nothing but green lines.

Once home, I took it back to the local store and asked for a refund. I was told I couldn't have one and it would have to go away for repair.
The notes on my account mentioned that I had been told I could have a refund or replacement. I wanted a refund, they wanted to give me a replacement.

A week or so later, I was given a brand new, sealed handset. Same old signal issues with the battery barely lasting 12 hours.
I knew if I took it back again, it would go away for repair so I sent a polite email to the Chief Exec of Currys.

His office replied today stating that because I'd been through so many repairs, I could indeed have a refund.
Part of me is disappointed because it's a cracking phone when it comes to features and the camera, but some of the hardware (specifically the modem) leaves a lot to be desired.

I'll use the Samsung A13 I had to buy on honeymoon for now and then see what the Pixel 7 Pro reviews are like.
It'll either be that or the S22 Ultra or maybe S23 Ultra.

So in answer to your question, CPW repairs were swift and the process pain free but I couldn't get stuck in an endless repair loop with this awful phone.
 
Charlie Bravo said:
All in store mate.
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I ended up going via Google direct. They're sending packaging for me to post it in to them. I have no interest in sticking with Pixel 6 as I already switched to a S22 but I wanted to RMA as it's not my style to sell on a handset second hand when I know that it has issues.

It has a couple of very light scratches on the screen so I'll know if they've given me the same handset back. Once received, I'll get it sold on.
 
The Pixel6 is the first phone I've had that doesn't have a 3.5mm audio output, and I'm having a nightmare with the USB-C to 3.5mm adaptors.

Whatever adaptors I use, sometimes it just isn't recognised, and audio comes out of the phone speakers, sometimes it starts working, then just randomly stops and starts playing back through the phone speakers, and sometimes it does actually work. I'm starting to think that it's possibly an issue with the handset, rather than adaptors. I've tried 4 different ones, and it's starting to really annoy me.

Has anyone had any problems with 3.5mm adaptors, or found one that does work 100% of the time, or is it more likely to be an issue with the phone itself?
 
chippie said:
The Pixel6 is the first phone I've had that doesn't have a 3.5mm audio output, and I'm having a nightmare with the USB-C to 3.5mm adaptors.

Whatever adaptors I use, sometimes it just isn't recognised, and audio comes out of the phone speakers, sometimes it starts working, then just randomly stops and starts playing back through the phone speakers, and sometimes it does actually work. I'm starting to think that it's possibly an issue with the handset, rather than adaptors. I've tried 4 different ones, and it's starting to really annoy me.

Has anyone had any problems with 3.5mm adaptors, or found one that does work 100% of the time, or is it more likely to be an issue with the phone itself?
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Use the Google one. You need one with a DAC, some are just basic adapters like the ones used on Samsung phones.

How come you still need an adaptor anyhow? Audiophile?
 
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The Pixel6 is the first phone I've had that doesn't have a 3.5mm audio output, and I'm having a nightmare with the USB-C to 3.5mm adaptors.

Whatever adaptors I use, sometimes it just isn't recognised, and audio comes out of the phone speakers, sometimes it starts working, then just randomly stops and starts playing back through the phone speakers, and sometimes it does actually work. I'm starting to think that it's possibly an issue with the handset, rather than adaptors. I've tried 4 different ones, and it's starting to really annoy me.

Has anyone had any problems with 3.5mm adaptors, or found one that does work 100% of the time, or is it more likely to be an issue with the phone itself?
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I'm using a ugreen one which hasn't failed on me yet. As above make sure the adapter comes with a built in DAC otherwise it won't work.

I don't use it much though, it's only when I forget to charge my earbuds.
 
kona786 said:
Use the Google one. You need one with a DAC, some are just basic adapters like the ones used on Samsung phones.

How come you still need an adaptor anyhow? Audiophile?
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I've ordered the google one, will see if that works. I've tried 3 different ones so far, all say they have a DAC, but have the similar issues with them all. Hopefully the google one will help determine if it's the adaptors or the phone at fault.

I work with a function band, doing sound at weddings/parties etc, and need to have a wired connection to our sound desk, or to other venue sound systems for background music, first dance songs etc. Until now, nothing beats a wired connection for reliability (tried bluetooth recievers, and had no end of issues). Nothing worse than a last minute request for a song to be played and it cutting out 20 seconds in......

For in the car, headphones etc, bluetooth all the time!
 
Close to 3 weeks with my Pixel 6 and honestly, just feels like a better Pixel 4 without the poor battery and face unlock. I did miss face unlock a lot for the first week but it turns out there are more apps that allow biometrics via fingerprint than face unlock so it's sort of a win :)
 
SixTwoSix said:
Close to 3 weeks with my Pixel 6 and honestly, just feels like a better Pixel 4 without the poor battery and face unlock. I did miss face unlock a lot for the first week but it turns out there are more apps that allow biometrics via fingerprint than face unlock so it's sort of a win :)
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Yep face unlock was never going to take off for apps when so few phones had the full suite of sensors. It's a dead end now on android.
 
kona786 said:
Yep face unlock was never going to take off for apps when so few phones had the full suite of sensors. It's a dead end now on android.
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It's a shame it's not a sensor like the pixel 2 that sits on the back exactly where your index finger lies, best sensor i've had across any phone and intuitively designed/placed.
 
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