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I've had the cheapo ($5.96) AliExpress clear 360 magnetic stand case on my 10 Pro XL for about 5 days now. https://forums.androidcentral.com/threads/post-your-case-choices-here.1081958/page-3#post-7271116 It's a fine case. Fits great. Has small shock absorber bumpers on the corners. Cutouts...

I got my 10 Pro XL. I went through the eSim setup with US Mobile. The first attempt failed--I didn't have network coverage because they forgot to tell me to turn off and delete the eSIM on my Pixel 5a. After that was handled, the next attempt succeeded. But then I noticed I didn't have the...

All of that sounds great to me...except the price of $70. I just can't see paying $70 for something that was likely made for less than $5. This is why I went looking on AliExpress for a phone case. This is why I buy my eyeglasses from Zenni. I just can't justify the price, no matter what.

Pixels call screening feature is a game changer and an indispensable tool. Pixel spam detection on phone calls is incredible as well. I'm constantly amazed when I look at my phone's Recent History and see I received several calls that never even made it to my ringer because pixel screened them...

I'm coming from an physical SIM card to an eSim, and if I'm doing a clean install, at what point in the process do I transfer my phone line to the new phone? And will it retain my SMS messages?

I will be purchasing a Pixel 10 Pro XL in the next week or so. I’m coming from a Pixel 5a so I’m really excited about the upgrade. However, the process of setting up the new phone has created some questions for me. Should I do a complete transfer of my 5a to my 10 Pro XL: data, settings, apps...

My wife has a Pixel snap case for her Pixel 9a (Iris color), but wanted to try the mag/spinner/case stand as well. I am not a new customer to AliExpress so I didn't get the rock-bottom pricing for new shoppers. However, I did get a case for my soon to be purchased 10 Pro XL and a case for her...

I took a deep dive on AliExpress.com yesterday and found some cases that might meet my criteria of a slim, clear, lightweight case. The pricing is phenomenal, however, some stores only let you buy one unit as they have promotional pricing to get new customers. I have bought several things on...

Is this a 360 stand/fingerhole ring attached to the magnet on your Torras case?

I like clear, minimalistic cases. I'm looking for one with a kickstand as well. How is the hinge strength on this kickstand? Do you think it will be durable and not break with repeated usage? I'm very careful with my phones, very rarely do I drop them. In other words, I'm okay with the open...

My Pixel 5a has the same problem. It will show most of the songs that it heard, usually at least 15 minutes after they were listened to, and only if I tap on the History option on the Now Playing screen. Then it takes about 2-3 minutes for the history to load. OTOH, the "Now Playing" feature...

I thought the group might be interested in this. I am not shilling for US Mobile. I've been using US Mobile as my network provider for several years now. Recently I got an email alerting me to a special they have on the Pixel 10 Pro XL, 256GB (obsidian color only) for $789 if you are a current...

It's probably not the Pixel phone's fault. Contact your carrier and ask them why you are not receiving text messages. Also ask them to make sure your texting history ports over to your new phone. They probably have to flip a switch on their end and all will be back to normal with texting.

Found this regarding the speakers: Better speakers The speakers on Pixel 10 Pro XL are noticeably better than prior generations. They’re a bit louder, but mostly have more depth and richness to the audio, both compared to the last generation and other devices like my iPhone 15 Pro. Where I...