**** The Official Google Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL Thread ****

[kona786]

It wasn't washed out, it was displaying sRGB as it should be, previous Android phones not on Oreo were displaying more colours than they were supposed to due to no colour management before Oreo.

https://support.google.com/pixelphone/forum/AAAAb4-OgUsy1FWSMFcDgA/?hl=by

Google only added the profiles to appease people that don't want accurate colours, the natural profile is what most people should be using if they want proper colours.

Problem is, Natural has not been properly calibrated to full sRGB. They've messed that up too as the reds are lacking as shown on a color measurement video by Erica.

Add that to the aggressive blue shift, graininess at low brightness (not just on white but on the notification pull down too with text going grainy) and the crushed blacks, it's just barely a passable screen for the price. Has anyone tested outdoor brightness?

 

[Dangerous]

My Google Live Case has been shipped and it's coming from China!

Just ordered this screen protector https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/co...le-pixel-2-xl-tempered-glass-screen-protector

Don't but this! It's rubbish. It's warped in the centre and clicks

 

[reflux]

Panda 2xls are back up in the Google store. Shipping December 5-6.

 

[LiE]

So here are my thoughts so far on moving from iOS to Android.

- Notifications are amazing, leagues a head of iOS.
- Customisation is nice, it means I can have the phone suit my aesthetic.
- Pretty much all the apps I use are exactly the same, only 1 of the banking apps doesn't offer finger print unlock where as on iOS it did (First Direct).
- Assistant is much more useful and the customisation is great. On the Pixel 2 it's very quick.
- Web browsing hasn't been so good, on Android there's no way to have an ad blocker run in Chrome and there's no way to scroll to the top of the page by tapping the top bar.
- Google calendar isn't a patch on iCalendar in terms of shared calendars. I have setup one up for myself and my wife, but adding/modifying/removing anything from the shared calendar doesn't notify others. This means I would have to check my calendar, instead of see "Trip to xyz, on Wednesday" appear as a notification when it's added.
- I've had in total 5-6 apps crash on me. Today was Photos when I tapped a photo. WhatsApp also decided to stop connecting and required a force restart. So apps aren't as stable as iOS.
- Inconsistent App icons are annoying. Some are square, some are round, some are square in a white circle. Not sure why this is so hard to nail.
- Android on the Pixel 2 is very fast, no issues with performance.
- I love Maps (never liked Apple's attempt), and having it as my default for everything is bliss.
- Swiping the finger print scanner on the back to bring down the notifications is amazing.
- Instagram doesn't allow you to see any photos you have backed up to the cloud, only those on the device.

 

[michty_me]

I've just been reading about a new feature in 8.1 (on the pixel 2 models only) that has Google assistant now does diagnostic tests to help solve issues with the phones battery and bluetooth. Quite a neat little feature I thought.

 

[Trifid]

Is anyone else having problems with the fingerprint reader? Mine is more often then not, not recognising it.

 

[AndyCr15]

Have you removed and re-added your finger perhaps? Mine is working great.

 

[Trifid]

I've added it 5 times. Often it says fingerprint is not recognised when doing it.

 

[_Jimlad_]

I've added it 5 times. Often it says fingerprint is not recognised when doing it.

That's odd. I presume you have added lots of fingers?

add all 8 : you never know

 

[NorthstaNder]

I've had half a dozen random reboots on my P2. Does anyone who has been running 8.1 know if that has fixed it?

 

[FishLicker]

So here are my thoughts so far on moving from iOS to Android.

- Notifications are amazing, leagues a head of iOS.
- Customisation is nice, it means I can have the phone suit my aesthetic.
- Pretty much all the apps I use are exactly the same, only 1 of the banking apps doesn't offer finger print unlock where as on iOS it did (First Direct).
- Assistant is much more useful and the customisation is great. On the Pixel 2 it's very quick.
- Web browsing hasn't been so good, on Android there's no way to have an ad blocker run in Chrome and there's no way to scroll to the top of the page by tapping the top bar.
- Google calendar isn't a patch on iCalendar in terms of shared calendars. I have setup one up for myself and my wife, but adding/modifying/removing anything from the shared calendar doesn't notify others. This means I would have to check my calendar, instead of see "Trip to xyz, on Wednesday" appear as a notification when it's added.
- I've had in total 5-6 apps crash on me. Today was Photos when I tapped a photo. WhatsApp also decided to stop connecting and required a force restart. So apps aren't as stable as iOS.
- Inconsistent App icons are annoying. Some are square, some are round, some are square in a white circle. Not sure why this is so hard to nail.
- Android on the Pixel 2 is very fast, no issues with performance.
- I love Maps (never liked Apple's attempt), and having it as my default for everything is bliss.
- Swiping the finger print scanner on the back to bring down the notifications is amazing.
- Instagram doesn't allow you to see any photos you have backed up to the cloud, only those on the device.

Agree - notifications on iOS are still crap. Android beats it every time and always has done.

First Direct does have fingerprint logons, just not on the Pixel 2 yet (it's limited at the moment to Samsung and LG devices). They say they will add more in the future, however, if the Pixels prove not to be popular, it sadly may never get the feature.

Correct about Chrome. However, you have options. Try Firefox or the Samsung browser (which is now available for all devices) as these have plugin support.

There are lots of other Calendar apps you could try. The Google one is OK, can't comment on your issue though as never tried.

I hardly ever have any apps crash on my S7 Edge (the last one was facebook, so I removed it and used Friendly), so to have 6 apps crash in one day is not what I would have expected. Do other Pixel owners have this many crashes?

Inconsistent app icons - yeah I've noticed on my Pixel C tablet. However, see your second point. Get Nova / Action Launcher and download "Pixel Icon Pack" from the store. Problem solved! (this isn't practical for my tablet as it doesn't play nice with my keyboard).

Maps is WAY better than the iOS offering.

 

[Azza]

Is anyone else having issues with GMail not autosyncing?

 

[chanjy]

I've had half a dozen random reboots on my P2. Does anyone who has been running 8.1 know if that has fixed it?

I returned mine because of the constant reboots. At least once a day and usually while I was doing something or listening to music/podcasts.

 

[mohawk]

has anyone else upgraded to the 8.1 beta got the november update for the pixel 2 xl? i still havent got the update to download.

 

[ubern00b]

*sigh* Still waiting (im)patiently for my phone call from EE for my 2XL. Has anyone here that has their 2XL got a panda? Is this why I am still waiting for the phone?

 

[MrRockliffe]

*sigh* Still waiting (im)patiently for my phone call from EE for my 2XL. Has anyone here that has their 2XL got a panda? Is this why I am still waiting for the phone?

My Panda was due to be delivered today, but they sent it to the wrong address, so re scheduled for Monday.

 

[ubern00b]

My Panda was due to be delivered today, but they sent it to the wrong address, so re scheduled for Monday.

My experience with EE so far has been appalling. Hopefully once I have the phone and a tariff I never actually have to deal with them/CS ever again.

 

[LiE]

Agree - notifications on iOS are still crap. Android beats it every time and always has done.

First Direct does have fingerprint logons, just not on the Pixel 2 yet (it's limited at the moment to Samsung and LG devices). They say they will add more in the future, however, if the Pixels prove not to be popular, it sadly may never get the feature.

Correct about Chrome. However, you have options. Try Firefox or the Samsung browser (which is now available for all devices) as these have plugin support.

There are lots of other Calendar apps you could try. The Google one is OK, can't comment on your issue though as never tried.

I hardly ever have any apps crash on my S7 Edge (the last one was facebook, so I removed it and used Friendly), so to have 6 apps crash in one day is not what I would have expected. Do other Pixel owners have this many crashes?

Inconsistent app icons - yeah I've noticed on my Pixel C tablet. However, see your second point. Get Nova / Action Launcher and download "Pixel Icon Pack" from the store. Problem solved! (this isn't practical for my tablet as it doesn't play nice with my keyboard).

Maps is WAY better than the iOS offering.

Strange that the app needs to be enabled for specific devices to allow finger print access. This morning Nationwide will not unlock with my finger print, I've had to log in manually. Literally never had a problem with Touch ID on iOS.

Sorry should have been more clear about the crash, this was over a few days.

I've read about Nova launcher but one of the main reasons I went with a Pixel 2 is to not have to mess around doing all sorts of additional customisation.

 

[LiE]

Turns out none of my apps now allow me to unlock via finger print. It prompts me, accepts it and goes green, but then goes to the login screen.

What's going on?!

 

[sw2000]

*sigh* Still waiting (im)patiently for my phone call from EE for my 2XL. Has anyone here that has their 2XL got a panda? Is this why I am still waiting for the phone?

Hi, I have a Panda 128 XL ordered from CPW in early November , turned up yesterday.

So far very impressed, camera is amazing and even better then my Pixel XL, screen isn't such a big issue.