Anyone install 8.1 yet?

[pstellato73]

Just installed 8.1. Google added the fix for the nav bar burn in issue. The nav bar dims or fades away slightly. Actually turns the nav bar buttons Grey on most screens. They also added picture in picture for Netflix. Similar to the way maps and YouTube picture in picture work. Haven't really seen many other differences yet.

 

[N4Newbie]

Installed it at 3:00 AM today.

You can now get rid of persistent notifications - long-press on it and a toggle appears to disable it for that app.

 

[krazyatom]

I haven't received any updates yet and I am still on September patch. Am I only one with September security patch?

 

[N4Newbie]

I haven't received any updates yet and I am still on September patch. Am I only one with September security patch?

We are referring to joining the Google beta program in order to get the current Oreo 8.1 beta: https://www.google.com/android/beta

 

[Almeuit]

I haven't -- I am enjoying the Pixel 2 as is. I normally don't mind being in beta for things but since the phone is fresh and new I would rather stay bug free for awhile... you kno? Just sit back and enjoy the smooth / snappy phone that it is .

 

[krazyatom]

We are referring to joining the Google beta program in order to get the current Oreo 8.1 beta: https://www.google.com/android/beta

Ok, I'll check it out!

 

[pjwk81]

I haven't -- I am enjoying the Pixel 2 as is. I normally don't mind being in beta for things but since the phone is fresh and new I would rather stay bug free for awhile... you kno? Just sit back and enjoy the smooth / snappy phone that it is .

I'd be of the same thinking but there's one huge issue I'm interested to see if 8.1 fixes.

 

[jephanie]

Wow. I just enrolled in the program and the 8.1.0 beta update is already downloading.

 

[Almeuit]

Wow. I just enrolled in the program and the 8.1.0 beta update is already downloading.

Yep.

 

[Jeremiah Bonds]

I was thinking about enrolling in the beta last night.. should I?

 

[cbreze]

Sounds like a coupla nice perks coming in 8.1 anyway.

 

[jrodjrxbox]

I was thinking about enrolling in the beta last night.. should I?

I do but it can be buggy once in a while

 

[gnahc79]

I was thinking about enrolling in the beta last night.. should I?

IMO no. Some users are running into problems installing the beta and also other strange issues once it's applied.
https://productforums.google.com/fo...uQy1qyaJk;context-place=forum/phone-by-google

if anyone wants to be a free guinea pig, go for it .

 

[Chex313]

2 days, no issue's...Works with Arlo security cams, Kasa ,Tp link smart plugs and switches and every other app I tried to use. No crashes or bugs so far...

 

[wricu01]

I did notice the colors are not washed out like before they must have had it more saturation

 

[Lefank]

I got the beta on my xl 2 and love it. No issues so far!

 

[pstellato73]

I found one issue. When connected to Bluetooth in my car(so far), haven't tested my headphones yet, while listening to music/podcasts through Bluetooth. And I get a call or make a call while the audio is still playing, my phone crashes, and Bluetooth disconnects. If I stop the audio first, then make a call, it works fine. I'm going to submit it to Google through the feedback on the phone.
UPDATE: turns out this was an issue with my car Bluetooth. Had to unpair and repair. Works perfect again.

 

[LPRodgers]

I can confirm (via network mode app) that on AT&T VoLTE is now enabled. This phone just gets better!

 

[svenEDGE]

I was thinking about enrolling in the beta last night.. should I?

I have had 0 issues since installing it on Thursday. If you do run into issues, it's very easy to revert back.

 

[Jeremiah Bonds]

I have had 0 issues since installing it on Thursday. If you do run into issues, it's very easy to revert back.

What's the easiest way to revert back? I'm about to install it.