Google Pixel 6/6 Pro

Orcvader · 5 Nov 2021 at 18:41

I just got the phone, did the claim and about 10 minutes after I just got a text saying it's been approved. Original order was 21st Oct from CPW, used the order email as order acknowledgement.

Tried connecting to the PC to transfer files but for some reason it's not working, it keeps reverting to no file transfer. Going to get all the updates out of the way and will try again. I'm not too fussed if it doesn't work, luckily most of my stuff is in the cloud anyway so I can copy from that.

grudas · 5 Nov 2021 at 18:43

Orcvader said:
I just got the phone, did the claim and about 10 minutes after I just got a text saying it's been approved. Original order was 21st Oct from CPW, used the order email as order acknowledgement.

Tried connecting to the PC to transfer files but for some reason it's not working, it keeps reverting to no file transfer. Going to get all the updates out of the way and will try again. I'm not too fussed if it doesn't work, luckily most of my stuff is in the cloud anyway so I can copy from that.

Use the tool during setup to transfer everything automatically from one to another?

Orcvader · 5 Nov 2021 at 18:50

grudas said:
Use the tool during setup to transfer everything automatically from one to another?

There's some stuff that the tool won't transfer, everything app related is already done. It's mostly just game files for emulation and a few other odd files.

Begbie · 5 Nov 2021 at 19:00

Orcvader said:
I just got the phone, did the claim and about 10 minutes after I just got a text saying it's been approved. Original order was 21st Oct from CPW, used the order email as order acknowledgement.

Tried connecting to the PC to transfer files but for some reason it's not working, it keeps reverting to no file transfer. Going to get all the updates out of the way and will try again. I'm not too fussed if it doesn't work, luckily most of my stuff is in the cloud anyway so I can copy from that.

Mine done this earlier. It did eventually work, but it was very hit and miss.

You could transfer over wi-fi though .

KraniX · 5 Nov 2021 at 19:18

Android Auto is working again following the new update.

Kept getting told to try another cable but the cable worked on my Pixel 6 last week and was fine on an S21.

xb8browney · 5 Nov 2021 at 19:26

grudas said:
Why? That headphone offer was a huge selling point to many and with majority getting instant approval it makes you wonder if you've done something wrong and the fear of missing out is obviously there.

Probably because so long as your eligible you'll be fine. I got mine from Currys because of the 15% off and my confirmation came through today.

When I done the P5 Bose promotion last year (cpw) I got an instant approval but I got my headphones months after everyone else it seemed.

reflux · 5 Nov 2021 at 19:53

I'd rather have the headphones sooner than later so hence chasing up. If it means I don't have to wait so long then that's worthwhile for a 5 mins phonecall.

Nocky24 · 5 Nov 2021 at 20:15

Neil Fleming said:
I started off using a Caseology one I got with the Parallax case, and unfortunately the underscreen reader hardly worked at all. To be fair they've offered me a full refund.
I took delivery of a Mediadevil Glassfree Magicscreen today and it's been flawless so far, very pleased.

I received one of these and have just installed it, very impressed! Don't even notice it and the fingerprint reader works perfectly. Goes great with the Caseology Vault.

V_R · 5 Nov 2021 at 20:38

Just did the headphone claim, instantly approved. Although somewhat ironically both emails went into my Gmail spam older. :cry:

Still got a few days to decide if I'm keeping the Pro. What happens to the claim if I return it? Google come asking for their headphones back?

_Jimlad_ · 5 Nov 2021 at 21:04

V_R said:
Just did the headphone claim, instantly approved. Although somewhat ironically both emails went into my Gmail spam older.

Still got a few days to decide if I'm keeping the Pro. What happens to the claim if I return it? Google come asking for their headphones back?

I don't think they will make the link !

I am in same boat. Unsure if I will keep mine, I just miss the form factor of the 5. Really into running and this feels bulky to transport around with me.

grudas · 5 Nov 2021 at 21:10

_Jimlad_ said:
I don't they will make the link !

I am in same boat. Unsure if I will keep mine, I just miss the form factor of the 5. Really into running and this feels bulky to transport around with me.

5 was just... such a perfect size. Loved the build of it too. That plastic/Ali frame mix was perfect. I got used to my P6 now but I wouldn't want a P6 pro. This is my max I think.

_Jimlad_ · 5 Nov 2021 at 21:28

grudas said:
5 was just... such a perfect size. Loved the build of it too. That plastic/Ali frame mix was perfect. I got used to my P6 now but I wouldn't want a P6 pro. This is my max I think.

She was a perfect fit!

Hopefully I will adjust to 6 size as I love everything else about it.

reflux · 5 Nov 2021 at 21:38

5 was/is the best from an ergonomic point of view. Wish Goog had made something of around that size but with upgraded internals. I'm not sure why the p6 has to be so big.

grudas · 5 Nov 2021 at 21:44

reflux said:
5 was/is the best from an ergonomic point of view. Wish Goog had made something of around that size but with upgraded internals. I'm not sure why the p6 has to be so big.

I do wonder why.. make regular the size of p5 and pro the size it is. Done. Now they're both big and heavy. Maybe 6a?

kona786 · 5 Nov 2021 at 22:17

kona786 said:
Less than half the price of Google 30w charger for almost same charge speed...

https://www.samsung.com/uk/mobile-a...s&affiliateid=47868&clicktimestamp=1636120235

Samsung PPS 25W

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/25...s-at-samsung-ps1071-delivered-via-dpd-3818526

Droid Life: The Pixel 6 Pro is Bad at Charging.
https://www.droid-life.com/2021/11/05/so-um-the-pixel-6-pro-apparently-doesnt-charge-at-30w

As I measured, Pixel 6 only draws 22W, not the advertised 30W.

Dirk Diggler · 5 Nov 2021 at 22:36

V_R said:
Although somewhat ironically both emails went into my Gmail

Good info, that's where my confirmation email landed a few days ago. I'm still awaiting the approved email but I'll know where to look for it!

grudas · 5 Nov 2021 at 22:39

Dirk Diggler said:
Good info, that's where my confirmation email landed a few days ago. I'm still awaiting the approved email but I'll know where to look for it!

Approval has SMS and email so you won't miss it.

neoboy · 5 Nov 2021 at 22:39

Gotta say, I would be more tempted to keep the Pixel 6 instead of wanting the Pro if it was a smaller phone like 5.

Still massively torn, on one I hand I really like it, on the other it just won't feel like a big enough upgrade, especially when S22 Ultra (aka resurrected Note) comes knocking early next year.

grudas · 5 Nov 2021 at 22:46

neoboy said:
Gotta say, I would be more tempted to keep the Pixel 6 instead of wanting the Pro if it was a smaller phone like 5.

Still massively torn, on one I hand I really like it, on the other it just won't feel like a big enough upgrade, especially when S22 Ultra (aka resurrected Note) comes knocking early next year.

There's always a better/newer/more interesting phone around the corner.. just the thing with tech. Imo P6 for the money is amazing. Only thing I'd improve is FPS.

S22 ultra will come out and it'll cost £1200 that's double P6 so not even comparable. I would be very surprised if they fail to make it better than £600 phone, which these days is a midrange phone.

Dirk Diggler · 6 Nov 2021 at 00:23

grudas said:
Approval has SMS and email so you won't miss it.

Unfortunately, I will mate - I'm in the middle of the Atlantic for the next couple of weeks with no mobile signal. However, I've now got the details for the update website so I'll just keep checking there.