Returning Best Buy XL and buying from Google

[JackInTheDust]

I think I am going to return my Best Buy Pixel XL and buy from Google Store.

*Don't have to worry about updates rolling out
*Don't have Verizon model
*Go straight to Google with issues with phone
*Device protection
*Longer period to pay off if I need it 18 months to 24 months (I won't buy still nice to have)

They seem like good ideas to me. Am I being crazy? Phone will be here Thursday/Friday. Which I'm assuming Friday since Thursday is Thanksgiving.

Also I hope they just don't leave phone. I had it sent to my job since no one would be home and didn't want it sitting on my door step.

All good reasons, except for the update reason. The updates come out in random order fashion. If you're lucky, you get your update on day 1; if unlucky, you might be waiting till day 21.

 

[Almeuit]

I personally wouldn't since I'm lazy and that sounds like a lot of work. The Verizon model is the same except it install 3 apps that can be uninstalled.. Otherwise same phone.

 

[Brandwin]

Go into settings-apps-toggle system apps-find play services.

Hit the 3 dots in the upper right, uninstall updates.

After a few minutes it should update itself, then within a few more minutes you should see the update

Still no luck. Have the latest play store update but when I check for system updates says I am up to date. Oh well, hopefully soon. ..I'm sticking with Best Buy purchase.

 

[Lefank]

Purchased from Verizon at full price.. No preloaded apps and already got that update 2 weeks ago..

 

[Lefank]

By the way, I button mashed for about 30 seconds and the update came... Not joking

 

[iOS Gravity]

I've gotten zero and there is threads with others stating the same. I'm still on the NDE36N October 5th update.

I thought the updates at the same time was the same as well.


You think my other reasons are valid?

You need to update Google Play Services. The Verizon model seems to be getting updates a little bit faster than many Google variants.

 

[iOS Gravity]

By the way, I button mashed for about 30 seconds and the update came... Not joking

But there are no buttons to mash...

 

[Brandwin]

You need to update Google Play Services. The Verizon model seems to be getting updates a little bit faster than many Google variants.

I did. I'm on 10.0.84 Google Play Services

I don't know. I'll just be patient.

 

[iOS Gravity]

I did. I'm on 10.0.84 Google Play Services

I don't know. I'll just be patient.

Did the update work? Some phones were having trouble getting to the latest version through the play store, so you had to download and install the APK yourself. I found that out after side loading the update.

 

[Brandwin]

Did the update work? Some phones were having trouble getting to the latest version through the play store, so you had to download and install the APK yourself. I found that out after side loading the update.

No phone update. Google services worked. I disabled and then go the option to install Google play services update. Never got a phone update though. Keeps saying my phone is up to date. Ah well.

 

[erasat]

At this point you should consider just sideloadng the Update. Do a google search for Google Pixel /Nexus OTA images and out should take you to the page where to disclose the image, remember to download the correct one, ends in X.

You just need a PC and to download the adb tool to your PC and follow the easy instructions, in less than 5 minutes you should have your phone updated.

 

[andrew_ackley]

No phone update. Google services worked. I disabled and then go the option to install Google play services update. Never got a phone update though. Keeps saying my phone is up to date. Ah well.

Are u sure u don't already have it? The updates are pretty seamless now.

 

[Brandwin]

Are u sure u don't already have it? The updates are pretty seamless now.

Yep. Unless the NDE63N is the update, which from what I read, is not the latest. I am on October security patch.

 

[erasat]

Yep. Unless the NDE63N is the update, which from what I read, is not the latest. I am on October security patch.

First result of the Google Search for Google OTA Images:

https://developers.google.com/android/ota

Like I said above, just follow the instructions on that page and you will have your update(s) in no time without having to wait anymore.

 

[Brandwin]

First result of the Google Search for Google OTA Images:

https://developers.google.com/android/ota

Like I said above, just follow the instructions on that page and you will have your update(s) in no time without having to wait anymore.

Thanks. I never did this before. Doesn't cause issues with the warranty or anything?

 

[svenEDGE]

I'm starting to think the phones are identical and the only thing different is the SIM card. I bought mine straight from Google, and the 3 apps showed up as soon as LTE was active. Also, I'm on what I have read is a Verizon specific build (NDE63X).

 

[NokFromApp]

Although I received the update on my BB phone (I was using it on AT&T), I returned it for some of the same reasons you mentioned in your original post. I was also seeing frequent freezes on the phone in the last 2 days that I had it. I then re-ordered from the google store. Bought warranty as well just based on some problems people have been reporting. I'd say buy warranty if possible.

 

[srkmagnus]

Thanks. I never did this before. Doesn't cause issues with the warranty or anything?

No, you won't void warranty. It's just a manual way of updating the device rather than waiting for the over the air file to be downloaded then installed by your device. You should know that it takes minimal setup on a PC or Mac - instructions are on the pages provided by Erasat.

Let us know if you have any questions.

 

[erasat]

I'm starting to think the phones are identical and the only thing different is the SIM card. I bought mine straight from Google, and the 3 apps showed up as soon as LTE was active. Also, I'm on what I have read is a Verizon specific build (NDE63X).

Besides what srkmagnus explained above, just go to this XDA thread and download the ADB tool package they have there, it will already install and set to your system easily, so after that you just need to have the OTA image file and follow the instructions on the link I provided before. Easy as 1-2-3.

After installing the current update, now you are set for whenever the next one comes, and you don't need to wait for the OTA to arrive, you just need to that link and download the latest images and repeat the flash process.

 

[xocomaox]

Well I am on verizon

Just an FYI, if you use a Verizon SIM in your Pixel purchased from Google you will get the Verizon firmware.

But since you're buying from Google you should unlock the bootloader and take control of your device so you can have any firmware you want.