Google Pixel 8/8 Pro & Pixel Watch 2

Tejstar · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:00

michty_me said:
Thanks, I think I've found a way, export via a QR code so will try that.

I've done this using the QR code a number of times recently, it's very straight forward.

Troezar · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:01

throwaway4372 said:
Was looking this up recently, sounds like the main authenticators have cloud backup, turn the feature on, log in on new phone and the 2fa accounts should be there, then log in to all the sites using 2fa on the new phone quickly, should work I think. Would be interested to hear if it actually works.

I recently went OP7T to 7Pro and no issues. Can't remember what I did but it was obviously very easy

gilljoy · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:05

What case are you all looking at getting?

I've ordered the blue pro and I'm considering the spigen liquid air but maybe in green or navy?

Dirk Diggler · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:07

gilljoy said:
What case are you all looking at getting?

I've ordered the blue pro and I'm considering the spigen liquid air but maybe in green or navy?

I'm thinking of getting Spigen Thin as I hated the texture on a previous liquid air.

unwashed potato! · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:09

LiE said:
Too many of the 3rd party cases add a big front lip making back button gesture a pain.

I'm going Hazel case on my Hazel P8. Looks very nice.

That does look bloody lovely in colour, however, it looks like the case sticks out more where the cam bump is, as its casting a shadow. Stupid if true

kona786 · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:12

unwashed potato! said:
That does look bloody lovely in colour, however, it looks like the case sticks out more where the cam bump is, as its casting a shadow. Stupid if true

It's obviously there to protect the visor from getting scratched on a flat surface

ShivP · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:14

These phones look great. Only disappointed about the lack of upgrade on the fingerprint sensor unless I missed this

LiE · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:15

unwashed potato! said:
That does look bloody lovely in colour, however, it looks like the case sticks out more where the cam bump is, as its casting a shadow. Stupid if true

This is how it looked on my Pixel 7, assuming it fits the same.

LiE · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:16

ShivP said:
These phones look great. Only disappointed about the lack of upgrade on the fingerprint sensor unless I missed this

May not be an issue since face unlock can be used for passwords and banking now.

kona786 · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:17

ShivP said:
These phones look great. Only disappointed about the lack of upgrade on the fingerprint sensor unless I missed this

Until its tested it's anyone's guess. Software plays a big role to how well it performs. And even though its optical, doesn't mean it hasn't been updated hardware wise.

Camalot · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:21

I'm not keen on Spigen cases. I bought one for my P6 and it ended up damaging the back of the phone. The case also snapped when removing it. Lost confidence in the brand.

gilljoy · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:22

Dirk Diggler said:
I'm thinking of getting Spigen Thin as I hated the texture on a previous liquid air.

oh that's nice! I'm also tempted by the official google case tbh

kona786 · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:24

gilljoy said:
oh that's nice! I'm also tempted by the official google case tbh

Not liking the speaker grille cutout (too pronounced) on the front earpiece area hence why I went thin-fit. Though rear of that spigen covers the whole visor which is not as nice as the Google and Bellroy cases.

Damn you bellroy for the lame colours. A deep green or blue would have been ace.

LadFromWales · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:27

bastic said:
with some apps it might be easier to switch 2FA off then switch phones

i remember having issue with gmail itself going back from pixel to samsung...

I use Aegis. You can export the vault to Google drive or use it's built in cloud backup feature, which I believe also just saves a file to Google drive. I do the former just because the latter didn't exist when I started using it!

I also use BitWarden for password manager, works seamless on Android including in apps, and on desktop with app or browser extensions.

Not sure about all these cases that hide the phone. Unless you're all going for boring black I guess!

Camalot · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:31

LiE said:
This is how it looked on my Pixel 7, assuming it fits the same.

That looks quite nice tbf

Tejstar · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:33

LiE said:
This is how it looked on my Pixel 7, assuming it fits the same.

That does look really good! Maybe something to use the Google credit on!

bastic · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:34

Camalot said:
That looks quite nice tbf

agree

was that case grippy?

need something so phone wont slip out from hand while cycling and taking pics...

for s10+ i got original silicon case, its so grippy i strugggle to take it out of the pocket LOL

LiE · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:38

Honestly the case was excellent, I highly recommend.

unwashed potato! · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:39

Camalot said:
I'm not keen on Spigen cases. I bought one for my P6 and it ended up damaging the back of the phone. The case also snapped when removing it. Lost confidence in the brand.

I have the exact same issue. My Pixel 2 I put in a spigen case, the only damage that phone had was from the case. Since then I've gone case less and even with the damage I now have after 3 years, it's still less than what the case caused

BMox81 · 5 Oct 2023 at 20:46

gilljoy said:
What case are you all looking at getting?

I've ordered the blue pro and I'm considering the spigen liquid air but maybe in green or navy?

Just the official one in Charcoal for the time being. Might grab a Bay one as well once the credit has been applied.

Google Pixel 8/8 Pro & Pixel Watch 2

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