Recent content by deesugar

So I guess the question is can you flash the stock Google firmware and receive OTA updates from Google? Thereby turning your Verizon phone into a Google Store version with no issues?

Verizon doesn't have a lockscreen notification for Wi-Fi calling. And therein lies the problem. Wi-Fi calling is poorly supported, and even worse in its clarity of use. I know I have activated Wi-Fi calling because I can make normal calls when in airplane mode and on Wi-Fi. You can see in the...

Although Google provides Pixel users with a data transfer cable called the "Quick Switch Adapter" which saves a lot of time moving over large swaths of pictures and videos from your old phone (*during setup only), it disappointingly lacks the ability to transfer your MMS and Call log. While...

The Verizon Pixel phone will be almost identical to the Google store version, I don't see why Verizon wouldn't offer WiFi calling for the Google Store version. It benefits Verizon when people use their own WiFi, freeing up more of Verizon's network.

Well if someone is able to root the Verizon version I'll be off of it in a heartbeat and never look back :)

Some of those gestures like launching the camera are baked into the Pixel as you can see from this video (Skip to 2m40s to get to the gestures): https://youtu.be/T9-B2AjUoWs?t=2m40s

Re: Bloatware and updates on Verizons pixels? Regardless if this phone is updated by Verizon or Google directly it will probably follow the same update schedule. The Pixel phones "made by Google" are too important for them to have any perceived issues or lacking in an area like updates. Unlike...

The Pixel will have Wi-Fi calling on both Verizon and T-Mobile: Pixel and Pixel XL will support T-Mobile and Verizon WiFi calling

Re: Preorder /order /shipping thread That's correct.

What about the Bootloader?

XDA: "Verizon Pixel Phone May Not Be Bootloader Unlockable"

You can always unlock a Verizon phone but you'd have to pay early termination fees depending on how long you have on your contract. Verizon isn't just going to subsidize the majority of the cost for a new phone and let people jump ship. For me I think it's a great deal. Nobody loves their cell...

Re: Preorder /order /shipping thread If you ordered through Verizon you will get an email with estimated ship date like this: The Verizon agent said it will actually ship a couple days before the 20th