SamDoe1

There's a setting to stop the "recommendations" from Google Assistant.

This.

stogie1020

Still waiting... Mrs. Stogie cracked my screen protector, and I am not going to buy another one for this phone. Come on discount for the Pixel 5, I hate paying retail!

civicdrivr

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I think most of the carriers are treating trade ins as deals, unfortunately.

My 5 finally shipped today. It should be here Friday.

F-C

stogie1020

Hmmm.. I only buy unlocked, so no carrier deals for me...

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Usually I'm the same, but this time I got it through Fi since they were giving me $160 for my 3XL, where the Google Store was only going to give me $50.

My 5 wasn't delivered today It's scheduled for delivery tomorrow now.

civicdrivr

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I've been using the 5 for about day now. Couple things:

- the smaller screen takes some getting used to. I'm ok with it now, but it may be a turn off for some. Also, I don't notice a difference with PPI. everything is just as smooth as the 3xl & 4xl.
- I wish they brought back the wide angle function on the front facing camera. They dropped it on the 4xl, but I loved it on the 3xl.
- the battery is much better, but ymmv
- it's fast, but not super fast. The increase in memory certainly helps though.
- the down firing speakers do an ok job. The speakers on the 3xl are better.

For some reason, it will not connect to hidden wifi networks. Android used to have a setting where you can select hidden ssid while adding networks, but it's not there anymore. I had to unhide the network to connect. Once I hide it again, the phone refuses to connect. So it's definitely a phone issue.

Other than that, it's not bad. I really wanted the water rating, and I wanted it in green, but if those weren't important to me, I would've just gotten the 4A 5G. It's hard to recommend the 5 at $700.

justnspace

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anyone running android 12 beta 2?
i've been using it for less than a month now.

I love it, i love the material you theme!
so far, not really any bugs. all apps play nice with it.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

I ran it on the 3xl. I need to opt in on the 5. I liked it too. There were a few hard reboots on beta 1 but 2 seemed pretty solid.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

I'm starting to think I may return the 5 for a 4a 5G. I just can't get over the price for what you get.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

should have just kept the 3XL
I'm still rockin my Pixel 3

bought the 4a for my mom.
I would totally rock the 4a.

the 5, not until it drops to $350

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

I haven't sent the 3xl in yet. I may just keep it and hold out for the 6, and the inevitable price drops for the 4a 5g/5.

horseshoez

iTrader: (2)

Yup, my 3XL is still rockin' it and I have no desire to change; that said, in theory at least, security patches will end sometime within the next year and that will force me into an upgrade. I'm hoping the 6 Pro turns out to be "all that" relative to the hype.

civicdrivr

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Yep. The only reason I ordered the 5 was because they were giving me $150 for the 3xl. Otherwise I wouldn't have done it. The 3xl still works well.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

looks like apple is forcing google's hand to provide updates for a longer period of time.. (I hope)

in the beginning it was like only 2 years of guaranteed updates, now it's like closer to 4

SamDoe1

I wouldn't hold out for price drops. I'm pretty sure they would have happened by now as they start to drop inventory levels for the P6 launch. With how short handed everything is, who knows what will happen with new phone launches this fall.

Also, the PXa models have always been a better value than the flagship models but you miss out on some things like the water resistance and the wireless charging and the better build quality. I exclusively wireless charge in my car so it's important for me to have that feature.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

supposedly, the Pixel 6 is getting 5 years of updates.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

That's impressive.

If it really is a massive step up maybe I'll trade the 5 in

SamDoe1

Same lol.

CCColtsicehockey

My 3XL is getting long in the tooth as my work phone. I will be buying the 6Pro on day one barring these leaked specs being super wrong or something. With the dual sim ability of active active that Android can run I am really hoping that the 5000mah batter in the 6pro can give 12promax like battery life. If that is the case I might even be able to go to one phone which would be awesome. Work finally started using android work containers so I feel safe with them on my personal phone.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

Be aware; 12 Beta 3 has a display bug.
on occasion, unlocking the phone will render the display useless. Can't swipe up, down, left or right. unable to open apps.

I find that I have to lock the phone by pressing the power to turn off the display, then unlocking it with a fingerprint or power button+Pattern will get the display responsive again.
Since, I dont use the phone for business, I am fine with this little bug.

using a Pixel 3 small version.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Interesting. No issues on the 5 thus far.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

maybe just affecting the pixel 3. or just me.


what I do like about the android 12 is the ambient display turns off during "bedtime", saves battery and no longer has annoying glow from ambient display while trying to sleep.

CCColtsicehockey

Come on September/October. Google take my money.

https://store.google.com/magazine/google_pixel_6

https://blog.google/products/pixel/g...-pixel-6-fall/

cu2wagon

Ugh. I'm not sure about that camera tumor it's got...

I mean, I'll probably buy it. But I'm not going to be happy about that.

CCColtsicehockey

I mean at least it will lay flat instead of tip to one side

horseshoez

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Meh, I always wrap my phones in a thick(ish) case; my bet is the case will render "camera tumor" bulge moot.

SamDoe1

Thoughts on new Pixel 6 that's going to be announced soon? Anyone upgrading?

justnspace

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if my pixel 3 somehow bricked or i damaged it, I would pick up the 6

SamDoe1

Depending on how good the camera is on this one (if it's a lot better than the P5) I may pick this up and dump my mirrorless Sony. I hardly use it unless I'm travelling and would be one less thing to lug around.

horseshoez

iTrader: (2)

Yeah, I'll be upgrading my 3XL fairly soon.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

I'll probably get it. Either through work or replace the 5 if the trade in/resale is good.

CCColtsicehockey

I am super excited about the 6 Pro. As close as we have been to iPhone hardware quality running Android I feel. Will be ordering either in 256 or 512gb white 6 Pro as soon as ordering opens up. My 3XL is struggling as my work phone so I want to replace my 4XL personal phone so it can become my work phone.

SamDoe1

Got an invite from the Goog to join the Pixel Superfans thing. I don't know what this means but we'll find out!

justnspace

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I just filled out my survey to be apart of the superfan experience.

in all honesty, i just want free chit.

I even padded out my resume by following @madebygoogle @googlepixel on both twitter and insta

SamDoe1

^ same on all counts lol.

CCColtsicehockey

I filled it out as well for the same reason

SamDoe1

Haven't heard a peep from them since though...

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

well, it looks like they were passing out the surveys like candy...if all three of us got it.
i'm sure they have to sort through millions of "superfans"

i dont have fb, have any of you tried gaining access to the superfan group? or is that something you have to be invited to?

SamDoe1

I just requested so we'll see. I know others that applied and got rejected.