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The camera and the off/reboot menu are all triggered by the power button. Have you checked and cleaned that area ... Bit of belly button fluff under the case ?
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The camera and the off/reboot menu are all triggered by the power button. Have you checked and cleaned that area ... Bit of belly button fluff under the case ?
Yeah, nothing at all. Even took it out of the case and was still doing it. Has been fine now since late Friday evening. Also wondering if temperature might have been a reason; was rather hot whilst on holiday in Italy...
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I have an infuriating issue with my Pixel 3 that's been ongoing for a month now. Google are aware and have stated a fix was going to be deployed in the coming weeks but nothing yet.
The issue is when trying to sign into public WiFi portals, you're prompted with an error message saying CaptivePortalLogin has crashed (or something to that effect). This basically means you can't sign in and use the WiFI, unless you use a long winded workaround of enabling plane mode, enabling WiFi, connecting to the AP and manually typing in a certain web address in Chrome.
I travel a lot for work and use hotel WiFi in destinations with either poor mobile data signal or aren't covered by Three feel at home. Getting more and more fed up of Android these days, really considering trading everything in for an iPhone & Apple Watch but I'll miss the Google Assistant & Android Auto.
The issue is when trying to sign into public WiFi portals, you're prompted with an error message saying CaptivePortalLogin has crashed (or something to that effect). This basically means you can't sign in and use the WiFI, unless you use a long winded workaround of enabling plane mode, enabling WiFi, connecting to the AP and manually typing in a certain web address in Chrome.
I travel a lot for work and use hotel WiFi in destinations with either poor mobile data signal or aren't covered by Three feel at home. Getting more and more fed up of Android these days, really considering trading everything in for an iPhone & Apple Watch but I'll miss the Google Assistant & Android Auto.
I dropped my 2XL as I got out the car this weekend and smashed the bottom left corner of the screen, still usable but it looks a mess.
I'm debating a 3, 3 XL, or dealing with it until the 4. If that 02 refresh deal pops back up, please post it!
I'm debating a 3, 3 XL, or dealing with it until the 4. If that 02 refresh deal pops back up, please post it!
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its £499 at laptops direct for the standard 3 at the moment.
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Anyone else having issues with the charging port on their phone? Thought it was the lead but tried three different ones now and it only charges in a specific position and I dare not move the phone!
yeah i sent one back for that reason
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Yes I had this and it was belly button fluff. Got a paperclip and unfolded and dug it out. Worth a check.
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i would go direct to google. I can tell you what pc world will do.... factory reset if it boots back up job done....... they call you and say its all ready for you to collect and is software
i would go direct to google. I can tell you what pc world will do.... factory reset if it boots back up job done....... they call you and say its all ready for you to collect and is software
I didn't realise you could do this if you bought from another retailer? If I can RMA direct then so be it...
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Yeah you can go direct. Be warned you don't get a repair with Google so they will send a new of refurb phone when they receive yours.
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Just an update on this, even after letting the install settle after a wipe and setting everything back up from scratch (rather than restoring a backup), my battery was still woeful.
As one final attempt before looking to change devices, I unlocked the bootloader in order to flash a stock image from Google's servers. Thankfully that seems to have done the trick and battery life is more aligned to my expectations. Essentially, if I'm struggling to make it through the day that's because the phone has been used extensively rather than losing battery when the phone is idle.
Before I flashed the stock image, I installed GSam battery monitor and granted it battery stats permissions from ADB and the Android OS was keeping the device awake on a frequent basis. Unfortunately the culprit wakelock didn't really let me know why as supposedly that wakelock is a collection of other wakelocks according to posts online, therefore would have required further research.
I really hope Google improve the battery further on the Pixel 4 either physically with a larger battery or through software. I appreciate the likes of Huawei have more aggressive background process management, but at the same time, there's usually more background processes on other phones vs Google to begin with.
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My battery is fine and lasts the day. Just send it in for a replacement if it's an issue. I sent in a pixel2 I purchased of the MM as battery was duff. Google shipped me a new phone within a week.
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Anyone recommend a fast charger for the 12v ciggy lighter port in a car ? I tried a the spigen one which says fast charger but sadly no joy!
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Does the one you've tried support USB-PD? If not, it won't charge the Pixel quickly.
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Oddly, this one has worked as fast charging on Nexii on Pixels I've used with it since I bought it in 2016 sometime. Even played nicely with a P20 Pro for the most part too.
I've had no call to replace it since, and it looks like a minefield trying to find another reliable one that reviews and works well.
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picked up a pixel 3 to replace my 2xl. Wanted something a bit smaller.
Have to say the battery so far is horrendous... have it set up the same way as my pixel 2 was but it doesn't get me anywhere near through a day's use. The 2xl last a day and a half easy.
Have to say the battery so far is horrendous... have it set up the same way as my pixel 2 was but it doesn't get me anywhere near through a day's use. The 2xl last a day and a half easy.
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Not for me it doesn't. I'm always hitting red by end of the day with my 2xl. Had to get it replaced and this one is only a little better.
Charged it at 6pm today as was very low to get to 64 percent, now at 37 percent.
This phone is 2 weeks old, though possibly a refurb.
Charged it at 6pm today as was very low to get to 64 percent, now at 37 percent.
This phone is 2 weeks old, though possibly a refurb.