Agreed !I've not seen an OTA update since purchase..some were saying remove sim and reboot might try it on next update if I don't see it early ..
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I'm so left in the cold 
No - just the programming on themTVs are overrated
HaNo - just the programming on them
for sure ... I was at a friend's house for dinner a few nights ago and we helped him put up a new Samsung TV. He wanted the same one as the one in the living room as he's so used to the remote and all the settings for the smart apps lol. And there I was installing some apps and having to login with all these different sign on IDs for like an hour and a half. I looked at him. I guess you don't watch regular TV much huh?
I don't know when and if you will get them but if you want to lock in on a deal $50 off, activate later or $100 off activate with a carrier
Good battery day today. I didn't use Android Auto much today I think that definitely makes a difference lol
Same ?All these nice pics of socksI'm so left in the cold
The headline and half the article is because he happen to get a buggy device. Unfortunate, but likely an anomaly. I don't give credit to Google for their customer service (thankfully, I haven't needed it) but also no doubt they are being hit hard given that the phone is in such high demand and was just released. Apple is definitely better at customer support and service, but I've had my own beef with them over several things too.
www.zdnet.com
The Google Pixel 6 hardware is buggy garbage and the company's tech support is worse
One customer's device support experience from hell.
www.zdnet.com
This dude sounds like one of my pissed off exes. I agree apples customer support is leagues above google or Samsung's but there is nothing garbage about the Pixel 6. Being a tech writer he should know there are bad devices with every model of phone.The headline and half the article is because he happen to get a buggy device. Unfortunate, but likely an anomaly. I don't give credit to Google for their customer service (thankfully, I haven't needed it) but also no doubt they are being hit hard given that the phone is in such high demand and was just released. Apple is definitely better at customer support and service, but I've had my own beef with them over several things too.
The Google Pixel 6 hardware is buggy garbage and the company's tech support is worse
One customer's device support experience from hell.
All the problems with the headline (at least) could be fixed by changing "The" to "My"
Unfortunately when you are ZDNet, CNET, Tom’s Hardware, Android Police, whatever the writer says whether it’s factual or emotional gets clicks and that’s how bad press gets started. As was mentioned previously, his problems are anecdotal and not a problem for everyone.
There isn‘t an electronic gadget or device that’s 100% bug free. It doesn’t exist and never will. My Pixel 6 answers and makes calls. I have no problem running Apps and browsing the web. The FPS has gotten better as well.
That writer wants everyone to know that the entire line of Pixel 6’s and 6 Pro’s are garbage because he has some problems. Maybe I should loan him my phone so he can calm down.
Have a strange problem. 4 usb-c cables. Only 1 charges the pixel 6. It is a cheap cables from Amazon. The other 3 are from other devices. I'm guessing that usb-c is usb-c and all should work?
I agree with everything @aggie99 said on the 6 Pro.
So I have been using the 6 Pro as my current daily driver since Google sent it, I am using mine for everything from work to gaming to general like YouTube, movies. I've been really positive about the 6 Pro from the start, but I think after owning for a while I'm ready to balance that out to provide a few of the negatives and bug-bears that I have found in my user experience.
Hardware is overall great with caveats - I love the form factor of the 6 Pro coming from a 13 Pro Max, both similar in size but 6 Pro easier to hold. Matt sides are great, official cases work well and new camera bump I love too. However, the curved screen has noticeable colour difference off axis - so if not looking directly on screen the colours look darker on the curves. Also I don't really like the curve, I thought I would forget about it but they do frustrate me despite making for easier swiping back & forth. I just wish they were not there. Every-time I pick up the iPhone the flat screen is much better to use.
Software, I love Material You and Android 12 smashes it for me as the best iteration to date. On the 6 Pro, Face Unlock should have been brought over from the Pixel 4XL, this was a mistake by Google in my view not to have it on the 6 Pro. So I'm definitely missing face unlock and, whilst I'm ok with the optical FPS, Google should not have skimped on an ultra-sonic version as per Samsung. The FPS speed is ok but wish it was a bit quicker.
Video is another Pixel issue for me, I've been spoilt with the 13 Pro Max video and the difference is significant in terms of quality and what you can do with video. I use professional video cameras for proper videography so no issue for me but to the very small majority that prefer video over cameras, I would recommend the iPhone over the Pixel. Google have vastly improved since the below-par 5 video quality but they need keep investing in video development like Apple do to keep up with the competition.
Next, battery - I am struggling to make it through a full day without a charge. I am a power user so that is the reason but for a large 5003mAh the 6 Pro should be as good as the iPhone. My iPhone easily lasts longer. Google will optimise the software so the battery will last longer but batter life really should be better for a flagship.
It is fair to say we all expected a bit more from the performance of the Tensor chip, even on its first rendition and especially after Google spent months shouting about it. Is is just not on par with Apple and Samsung in certain areas when the chip is under load & stress, gaming in particular as a highlight.
The gaming is nowhere near as fluid or fast as the iPhone, I know Apple have spent time customising the software with their own SOC. I've experienced throttling & frame rate drops too, has to be the heat. Compared to my 13 Pro Max and mates Galaxies, the 6 Pro is not on par - but I would say this is not noticeable for most users unless power gamers.
With the modem, again like the FPS, this is classic Google trying to cost-cut to save money - the older 2020 Samsung modem in the 6 Pro is just not on par with the performance Qualcomm x60 modem or 2021 Samsung modem - the gap is significant. Again, probably wouldn't bother most users though.
Also have to mentioned the emotion factor of the way the 6 Pro makes you feel in use. In one way, I love how the 6 Pro feels - great to use all the time and, overall, I definitely prefer to pick it up and use over my iPhone. However, with the new form factor, whilst the software is Pixel, the 6 Pro feels like a previous Samsung S series instead of a Pixel. I do prefer the 4XL to the 6 Pro in this area. This is where the standard Pixel 6 comes into own where it actually looks and feels like a Pixel should with software & hardware. Kudos to Google for trying to pushing the boat out to separate the 6 and 6 Pro but I do think they should have made the 6 Pro more 'Pixel'.
That noted, I understand why majority of reviewers are saying go for the 6 over the 6 Pro but lets also be clear on this - the Pro definitely has a lot more features to make it a true Pixel flagship vs the 6. A lot of users will be more than happy with the 6 (especially with the monetary saving) but anyone looking at an iPhone 13 Pro or 13 Pro Max will want to look at the 6 Pro as a proper competitor, not the 6.
Overall I do think all the positives greatly outweigh the negatives - I stand by the 6 Pro as the best phone of the year for the majority of Android users who do want an Android alternative to Samsung etc. 100% the Pixel is the best phone for iPhone users looking to switch to Android. For anyone still on the fence about buying a Pixel, just stop and pick one up!
What I've realised though is that I have become increasingly more of a power user again over the last year and I do really require a phone that can do more in terms of versatility and performance. I used to love using the Nokia Communicator back in the day instead of a usual mobile phone! So next for me, I am going to try and find an X Fold 3 in a Black Friday deal and dual that with my 6 Pro. As always, I'll use both back to back. I was holding out for the Pixel Fold but as that has been axed for the foreseeable future, Samsung is the only viable option right now until Huawei can bring Google back into their 'fold'.
So I have been using the 6 Pro as my current daily driver since Google sent it, I am using mine for everything from work to gaming to general like YouTube, movies. I've been really positive about the 6 Pro from the start, but I think after owning for a while I'm ready to balance that out to provide a few of the negatives and bug-bears that I have found in my user experience.
Hardware is overall great with caveats - I love the form factor of the 6 Pro coming from a 13 Pro Max, both similar in size but 6 Pro easier to hold. Matt sides are great, official cases work well and new camera bump I love too. However, the curved screen has noticeable colour difference off axis - so if not looking directly on screen the colours look darker on the curves. Also I don't really like the curve, I thought I would forget about it but they do frustrate me despite making for easier swiping back & forth. I just wish they were not there. Every-time I pick up the iPhone the flat screen is much better to use.
Software, I love Material You and Android 12 smashes it for me as the best iteration to date. On the 6 Pro, Face Unlock should have been brought over from the Pixel 4XL, this was a mistake by Google in my view not to have it on the 6 Pro. So I'm definitely missing face unlock and, whilst I'm ok with the optical FPS, Google should not have skimped on an ultra-sonic version as per Samsung. The FPS speed is ok but wish it was a bit quicker.
Video is another Pixel issue for me, I've been spoilt with the 13 Pro Max video and the difference is significant in terms of quality and what you can do with video. I use professional video cameras for proper videography so no issue for me but to the very small majority that prefer video over cameras, I would recommend the iPhone over the Pixel. Google have vastly improved since the below-par 5 video quality but they need keep investing in video development like Apple do to keep up with the competition.
Next, battery - I am struggling to make it through a full day without a charge. I am a power user so that is the reason but for a large 5003mAh the 6 Pro should be as good as the iPhone. My iPhone easily lasts longer. Google will optimise the software so the battery will last longer but batter life really should be better for a flagship.
It is fair to say we all expected a bit more from the performance of the Tensor chip, even on its first rendition and especially after Google spent months shouting about it. Is is just not on par with Apple and Samsung in certain areas when the chip is under load & stress, gaming in particular as a highlight.
The gaming is nowhere near as fluid or fast as the iPhone, I know Apple have spent time customising the software with their own SOC. I've experienced throttling & frame rate drops too, has to be the heat. Compared to my 13 Pro Max and mates Galaxies, the 6 Pro is not on par - but I would say this is not noticeable for most users unless power gamers.
With the modem, again like the FPS, this is classic Google trying to cost-cut to save money - the older 2020 Samsung modem in the 6 Pro is just not on par with the performance Qualcomm x60 modem or 2021 Samsung modem - the gap is significant. Again, probably wouldn't bother most users though.
Also have to mentioned the emotion factor of the way the 6 Pro makes you feel in use. In one way, I love how the 6 Pro feels - great to use all the time and, overall, I definitely prefer to pick it up and use over my iPhone. However, with the new form factor, whilst the software is Pixel, the 6 Pro feels like a previous Samsung S series instead of a Pixel. I do prefer the 4XL to the 6 Pro in this area. This is where the standard Pixel 6 comes into own where it actually looks and feels like a Pixel should with software & hardware. Kudos to Google for trying to pushing the boat out to separate the 6 and 6 Pro but I do think they should have made the 6 Pro more 'Pixel'.
That noted, I understand why majority of reviewers are saying go for the 6 over the 6 Pro but lets also be clear on this - the Pro definitely has a lot more features to make it a true Pixel flagship vs the 6. A lot of users will be more than happy with the 6 (especially with the monetary saving) but anyone looking at an iPhone 13 Pro or 13 Pro Max will want to look at the 6 Pro as a proper competitor, not the 6.
Overall I do think all the positives greatly outweigh the negatives - I stand by the 6 Pro as the best phone of the year for the majority of Android users who do want an Android alternative to Samsung etc. 100% the Pixel is the best phone for iPhone users looking to switch to Android. For anyone still on the fence about buying a Pixel, just stop and pick one up!
What I've realised though is that I have become increasingly more of a power user again over the last year and I do really require a phone that can do more in terms of versatility and performance. I used to love using the Nokia Communicator back in the day instead of a usual mobile phone! So next for me, I am going to try and find an X Fold 3 in a Black Friday deal and dual that with my 6 Pro. As always, I'll use both back to back. I was holding out for the Pixel Fold but as that has been axed for the foreseeable future, Samsung is the only viable option right now until Huawei can bring Google back into their 'fold'.
OK, maybe i'm having a problem with my P6 but i'm not totally sure since I don't take a lot of pictures. I was trying to take a picture in my apartment of my Samsung tablet serial number because at 63 my eyesight is not as good as it used to be. When I tried to take a picture I noticed a lot of blooming along with a sparkling effect then followed by black squares filling the screen.
If I switched to the selfie camera it cleared up but the same effect reappeared. If I took a picture while this stuff was happening hoping to post a screenshot the camera shot cleared up. I even saw those dots I referenced to earlier. Is there a setting I messed up when I opened the camera app for the first time? Like I said I rarely use the camera and I was prompted for a camera update which I did and the problem still appeared.
If I switched to the selfie camera it cleared up but the same effect reappeared. If I took a picture while this stuff was happening hoping to post a screenshot the camera shot cleared up. I even saw those dots I referenced to earlier. Is there a setting I messed up when I opened the camera app for the first time? Like I said I rarely use the camera and I was prompted for a camera update which I did and the problem still appeared.
Hmmm
I would think they should work too ...Got this from Google Support page
Charge your Pixel phone - Pixel Phone Help
You can charge your Pixel phone wirelessly or with a USB-C cable. You can also know when your phone is charging and how to use Adaptive Charging for Pixel 4 and later. Check your battery level Op
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I tried a photo of a serial number not seeing anything other than I had to move back further to take the pic ...
I think there is something wrong with this phone because I don't have another phone that does that. Now i'm glad I kept my P4a.
This is one instance where a Galaxy S21 Ultra would shine. Wish I had been up to take pics but I'm lucky to make it to 9pm these days. Kids and work wear me out ?
So Google says I can't return the phone and my only option is getting it repaired. Didn't they extend the return window? I ordered my P6 Oct 20th and it was delivered Nov 3rd. They want me to take it to Ubreakitifixit and i've read terrible stories about them. Oh well, check me up to a bad customer experience.Ah yes what is that
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