3rd pixel 7 pro- screen going crazy

[Tomster88]

It sounds like you definitely need to use an AC vent mount, with the AC blowing on a regular basis.

Yeah I'm going to try that with the replacement phone and see how it goes.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

My 3rd pixel 7 pro tonight started getting the green screen of death. It's flashing and going crazy. This is the 3rd phone to do this! I'm so frustrated

My husband had a similar issue with his Pixel 7 Pro. I'm his case screen kept turning off and going weird. The repair shop was able to change his screen under warranty.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

I agree that the constant case exchanging might be a factor. Maybe for this phone, try a case that you're comfortable with everywhere, and see if that prevents the problem.

And Samsungs won't stand up to regular case swapping like that either. Samsungs are great but every flagship I have owned from them had had issues with microphones. So I won't buy another one.

 

[Stanley Kubrick]

I'm pretty certain now. This is what's happening. Today, I had to use my Google maps again on the dashboard in the car and it's really hot today. After about 20 minutes, the phone started flashing again. Once the phone cools off, the flashing disappears.

OK...however there are other factors besides a hot day (assuming you have AC in the car) what screen resolution are you using...what refresh rate are you using...what cell radio are you using - LTE or 5G. I am willing to bet that if you are a "power" user you could really lower the pressure on the SOC and the GPU and the MODEM and thereby realize that the phone will run much cooler. Remember this - just because a computer CAN do something doesn't mean it has to 24/7/365! YMMV

 

[Tomster88]

OK...however there are other factors besides a hot day (assuming you have AC in the car) what screen resolution are you using...what refresh rate are you using...what cell radio are you using - LTE or 5G. I am willing to bet that if you are a "power" user you could really lower the pressure on the SOC and the GPU and the MODEM and thereby realize that the phone will run much cooler. Remember this - just because a computer CAN do something doesn't mean it has to 24/7/365! YMMV

I'm not a power user but the phone is set to 5G and it was using maps. But the other night I was just trying to change wallpaper on my phone and I was scrolling through an app and trying to different wallpapers when it started flashing. But on a flagship phone, I should not have to change my 5G to LTE. These kind of things are not acceptable. Google really needs to work on the tensor chip and make it better. I didn't pay $800 for a phone when I can't use 5G. It's just frustrating

 

[notforhire]

And Samsungs won't stand up to regular case swapping like that either. Samsungs are great but every flagship I have owned from them had had issues with microphones. So I won't buy another one.

I can't imagine an iPhone standing up to constant case swapping either. I'll stipulate if the case is mostly a useless, flimsy piece of rubber, it shouldn't be a problem. But any case that truly provides significant protection is going to require some level of effort to apply it to the phone.

 

[Stanley Kubrick]

I'm not a power user but the phone is set to 5G and it was using maps. But the other night I was just trying to change wallpaper on my phone and I was scrolling through an app and trying to different wallpapers when it started flashing. But on a flagship phone, I should not have to change my 5G to LTE. These kind of things are not acceptable. Google really needs to work on the tensor chip and make it better. I didn't pay $800 for a phone when I can't use 5G. It's just frustrating

I may be wrong but the Tensor chip has nothing to do with 5G. That is the modem. As for Tensor you knew what you were getting before you bought it. But the fact is that 5G in 99.9% of cases is literally no better than LTE! I am willing to bet that if you changed to LTE and did the exact same mapping drive that the phone would be much cooler and you would not even notice any difference at all! It's up to you!

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I may be wrong but the Tensor chip has nothing to do with 5G. That is the modem. As for Tensor you knew what you were getting before you bought it. But the fact is that 5G in 99.9% of cases is literally no better than LTE! I am willing to bet that if you changed to LTE and did the exact same mapping drive that the phone would be much cooler and you would not even notice any difference at all! It's up to you!

It is indeed wrong that Tensor has nothing to do with 5G. The modems are actually part of a phone's SoC. ..

 

[Stanley Kubrick]

It is indeed wrong that Tensor has nothing to do with 5G. The modems are actually part of a phone's SoC. ..

Yes and No...Google could have chosen a completely different modem to use with the Tensor SOC. So I still think I am right and you are wrong. At any rate you are welcome to continue using 5G which will do nothing for the mapping program except to produce inordinate amounts of heat! Enjoy your hot-plate!

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

Yes and No...Google could have chosen a completely different modem to use with the Tensor SOC. So I still think I am right and you are wrong. At any rate you are welcome to continue using 5G which will do nothing for the mapping program except to produce inordinate amounts of heat! Enjoy your hot-plate!

Yeah, I'm not the OP... lol. I don't use 5G, maps or a pixel.

But yeah, most people who are wrong think they are not. How would Google have used a different modem? You can't just licence the X50, If you are nopt buying Snapdragons, you don't get the other SoC goodies that Qualcomm have. The Tensor is essentially a modified Exynos, it's co-developed and manufactured by Samsung. They don't have a choice but to use Samsung modems unless they want to go to a completely different provider for a completely different chip.

In short, a SoC isn't a collection of discrete components that you can mix and match. It is a discrete component in itself which has to be designed and manufactured as one single component... an entire "system on a chip", if you will.

 

[mustang7757]

Yes and No...Google could have chosen a completely different modem to use with the Tensor SOC. So I still think I am right and you are wrong. At any rate you are welcome to continue using 5G which will do nothing for the mapping program except to produce inordinate amounts of heat! Enjoy your hot-plate!

Yeah, I'm not the OP... lol. I don't use 5G, maps or a pixel.

But yeah, most people who are wrong think they are not. How would Google have used a different modem? You can't just licence the X50, If you are nopt buying Snapdragons, you don't get the other SoC goodies that Qualcomm have. The Tensor is essentially a modified Exynos, it's co-developed and manufactured by Samsung. They don't have a choice but to use Samsung modems unless they want to go to a completely different provider for a completely different chip.

In short, a SoC isn't a collection of discrete components that you can mix and match. It is a discrete component in itself which has to be designed and manufactured as one single component... an entire "system on a chip", if you will.

I hope the tensor 5 goes to TSMC chips

Google's first fully custom Pixel smartphone chip delayed until 2025 - SiliconANGLE

Google's first fully custom Pixel smartphone chip delayed until 2025 - SiliconANGLE

siliconangle.com

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I hope the tensor 5 goes to TSMC chips

Google's first fully custom Pixel smartphone chip delayed until 2025 - SiliconANGLE

Google's first fully custom Pixel smartphone chip delayed until 2025 - SiliconANGLE

siliconangle.com

It certainly would be potentially interesting... but it may not surprise you to learn that I don't have much faith in Google's ability to design it's own silicon.

 

[mustang7757]

It certainly would be potentially interesting... but it may not surprise you to learn that I don't have much faith in Google's ability to design it's own silicon.

If they cant they need Qualcomm because Samsung Exynos is not cutting it .

 

[rvbfan]

If they cant they need Qualcomm because Samsung Exynos is not cutting it .

I think part of the reason they left Qualcomm was price. Google didn't have the volume for favorable pricing. I would think Mediatec would be a direction they would consider before Qualcomm.

 

[mustang7757]

I think part of the reason they left Qualcomm was price. Google didn't have the volume for favorable pricing. I would think Mediatec would be a direction they would consider before Qualcomm.

I understand Qualcomm is expensive chip but Google not cheaper by using the tensor chip and isn't Mediatec chip more for midrange device? That would be bad move .

 

[rvbfan]

I understand Qualcomm is expensive chip but Google not cheaper by using the tensor chip and isn't Mediatec chip more for midrange device? That would be bad move .

Their new Dimensity soc's aren't too shabby.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I think part of the reason they left Qualcomm was price. Google didn't have the volume for favorable pricing. I would think Mediatec would be a direction they would consider before Qualcomm.

I'm sure price was a big factor, but I think a bigger one was control. Qualcomm has been abusing it's market position for as long as I can remember.

 

[mustang7757]

I'm sure price was a big factor, but I think a bigger one was control. Qualcomm has been abusing it's market position for as long as I can remember.

Good point

 

[rvbfan]

Long story short, I don't see Google going back anytime soon.

 

[mimichelle13]

I'm pretty certain now. This is what's happening. Today, I had to use my Google maps again on the dashboard in the car and it's really hot today. After about 20 minutes, the phone started flashing again. Once the phone cools off, the flashing disappears.

Have you ever, just for kicks, tried using your Google maps not in the car. Don't giggle. I've had to check distance and time while in a conversation at home. My maps always freezes no matter where I use it or for how long. So I started using Waze . I have been having Google maps issues with freezing for a few years now. It's crazy I still have not figured out what's wrong with mine but in quite over all the Google apps issues I have. I wish the guy at att had not taken me out of the I phone. That will be my next phone... Grrr
Venting thank you