Biggest downside of P2 and P2XL

[openwheelracing]

Why did Google change the free original quality photo storage from lifetime to 3 years?????

Do I really have to keep track of my 3 year window? This is annoying to say the least.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

I'm sure Google knows not many people will keep the phone past 3 years, especially not the typical people who would buy a Pixel.

 

[cert15z]

This is a none issue for me. I will be doing good if keep this phone for 3 months.

 

[modifier]

Do I really have to keep track of my 3 year window?

Your 3-year window is the same as everyone's 3-year window. October, 2020 will be the last security patch that's guaranteed. A few others might happen beyond Oct 2020 but aren't guaranteed.

I'm sure @Jaycemiskel's comment will prove true for the majority of Pixel 2 owners.

 

[GTvert90]

Why did Google change the free original quality photo storage from lifetime to 3 years?????

Do I really have to keep track of my 3 year window? This is annoying to say the least.

They don't downgrade the quality of the photos you've already took. Just starting 1-1-21 any new photos will count towards your drive storage or be backed up in high quality instead of original

 

[Jeremy8000]

They don't downgrade the quality of the photos you've already took. Just starting 1-1-21 any new photos will count towards your drive storage or be backed up in high quality instead of original

That would make more sense, but logic doesn't always get the nod in corporate planning/decisions. Is this an assumption, or have you seen a confirmation from Google regarding this detail?

On a side note, there was no such restriction made for owners of last year's model.

 

[GTvert90]

That would make more sense, but logic doesn't always get the nod in corporate planning/decisions. Is this an assumption, or have you seen a confirmation from Google regarding this detail?

On a side note, there was no such restriction made for owners of last year's model.

There's been confirmation. Also it's been confirmed last year's model gets lifetime original quality uploads.

 

[dsignori]

Your 3-year window is the same as everyone's 3-year window. October, 2020 will be the last security patch that's guaranteed. A few others might happen beyond Oct 2020 but aren't guaranteed.

I'm sure @Jaycemiskel's comment will prove true for the majority of Pixel 2 owners.

The OP's question was about the photos, not the patches. Though, your answer still applies luckily . The end of 2020 is when Pixel 2 unlimited original quality photos will end.

As you state though in your reference'd comment. Not many will be used much by that time I suspect.

 

[modifier]

The OP's question was about the photos, not the patches.

Thanks. That's what I get for posting late at night after notable sleep deprivation. lol

 

[Aquila]

They don't downgrade the quality of the photos you've already took. Just starting 1-1-21 any new photos will count towards your drive storage or be backed up in high quality instead of original

This ^^ exactly.

 

[I Can Be Your Hero]

They don't downgrade the quality of the photos you've already took. Just starting 1-1-21 any new photos will count towards your drive storage or be backed up in high quality instead of original

Exactly this. Any photos/videos taken with the Pixel 2 from now to 15 January 2021 will be stored at original quality, will remain at original quality forever and won't use up your Google Drive storage.

Any photos/videos taken with the Pixel 2 after 15 January 2021 will be stored as the high quality option, unless you select original quality, which will then use your Google Drive storage for those photos/videos.

 

[anon(10092459)]

Why is this considered a downside? Is there any other phone offering something better? I would think it's still falls in the positive column for this year's Pixel devices.

 

[GTvert90]

Why is this considered a downside? Is there any other phone offering something better? I would think it's still falls in the positive column for this year's Pixel devices.

Last year's didn't have the 3 year restriction. Let's be real though. We're on a cellphone forum. None of us are going to be using the same phone in 3 years

 

[akin_t]

Honestly, I doubt most people can fill up basic Google Drive storage with 12MP photos.

This is why any promise of free photo storage is essentially a gimmick to me.

 

[Jeremy8000]

Honestly, I doubt most people can fill up basic Google Drive storage with 12MP photos.

This is why any promise of free photo storage is essentially a gimmick to me.

Over time, easily. And video can eat that up in a hurry - especially in 4k. Per the event, the average Pixel 2016 user used over 20GB. Could they go through and delete some things? Sure, but with unlimited full resolution storage, they don't have to make decisions over what items don't "make the grade."