Honeymoon Period

[digitalterry]

So glad you are enjoying your Pixel 2! Did you keep your S6 Edge as a backup?

Yes, for now.

 

[Morty2264]

Yes, for now.

Awesome! That's a good idea, especially if something happens and you need to send for a replacement for your current device. It's good to have a backup! My mom has the S6 Edge and I'm trying to convince her to get a Pixel 2, as well! But I think she has her eye on the S8.

 

[digitalterry]

Awesome! That's a good idea, especially if something happens and you need to send for a replacement for your current device. It's good to have a backup! My mom has the S6 Edge and I'm trying to convince her to get a Pixel 2, as well! But I think she has her eye on the S8.

I looked seriously at the S8 but the size and fingerprint sensor were two things that pushed me away. Then the Google experience and software updates were the two final things that really did it. The S8 looks nicer but, at the end of the day, looks only go so far.

 

[Morty2264]

I looked seriously at the S8 but the size and fingerprint sensor were two things that pushed me away. Then the Google experience and software updates were the two final things that really did it. The S8 looks nicer but, at the end of the day, looks only go so far.

I absolutely agree with you. The internals are more important!

 

[Jeremiah Bonds]

Man using this phone is such a delight.. seriously don't have to waste time tampering with any of the settings.

 

[C5Longhorn]

Are you still rocking the 2 or back to the 2 XL?

 

[Sophos]

I've had my P2XL for a week today and while I do really like it and intend on sticking with it I have several issues. In no particular order:

1) Bottom half of my screen has a pinkish hue...worse at low brightness & with lighter colored images
2) Bluetooth is giving me fits trying to pair with my devices. If I manage to get a device paired the phone repeatedly disconnects/connects.
3) Edge sensitivity issues where some menus in my apps are nearly impossible to access.
4) The FPS works reliably to unlock the device but doesn't work at all in other apps (Chase & Empass)
5) Screen flashes (very bright) white upon locking/unlocking the device.

My device has the blue shift but I'm not including it as an issue because apparently lots of screens act similarly and it doesn't really bother me.

I haven't received the 8.1 update yet but if that doesn't resolve these problems I am going to have to have speak with Google about a replacement.

 

[Jeremiah Bonds]

Are you still rocking the 2 or back to the 2 XL?

I'm using the 2. My 2XL is in a family members hands.. I might grab another one down the line.

 

[mumfoau]

That's what I get for not being content. Lol Sold the iPhone X on Swappa and bought a Note 8 from Best buy (open box). Was playing around and found that the selfie camera didn't work. Maybe I'm doing something wrong but it's going back tomorrow. Lol

 

[C5Longhorn]

I'm using the 2. My 2XL is in a family members hands.. I might grab another one down the line.

I've got both right now and my 2 XL is probably going back. I feel the screen is slightly better on the 2 but will miss the screen size on the XL. I will probably end up with a 3 next year so figure I might as well save the cash and my wife will prefer the 2 which I will pass on to her.

 

[VivaTerlingua]

I'm still in the honeymoon but am starting to think the cost of divorce from my iPhone is too high (loss of iMessaging, loss of Facetime, having to repurchase a number of apps).

 

[digitalterry]

I'm still in the honeymoon but am starting to think the cost of divorce from my iPhone is too high (loss of iMessaging, loss of Facetime, having to repurchase a number of apps).

FaceTime, iMessage dependence is what Apple wants. Google handles it being cross-platform capable. The App store purchases are a problem no matter which platform you are on.

 

[VivaTerlingua]

The App store purchases are a problem no matter which platform you are on.

Of course they are. That's why switching platforms can be tough.

 

[Wildo6882]

That's what I get for not being content. Lol Sold the iPhone X on Swappa and bought a Note 8 from Best buy (open box). Was playing around and found that the selfie camera didn't work. Maybe I'm doing something wrong but it's going back tomorrow. Lol

Were you trying to ditch the Pixel for the Note 8?

 

[Morty2264]

I've got both right now and my 2 XL is probably going back. I feel the screen is slightly better on the 2 but will miss the screen size on the XL. I will probably end up with a 3 next year so figure I might as well save the cash and my wife will prefer the 2 which I will pass on to her.

That's a solid plan! I am looking forward to seeing what Google does with the Pixel 3. I'm thinking about maybe skipping the two this year and picking it up later on, when the 3 comes out. I've found out a hard truth about myself this week: I will upgrade my phone every year. I keep not wanting to but it's who I am! It's smart of you to have a plan in mind with regards to what you want to upgrade to.

 

[scgf]

Voicemail is a pain in the *** to set up, especially with att. That's my biggest issue. I don't even have it solved yet after going to the att store the other day. I know how to reset the password(dialing 611), but after I do put in the verification code, it asks for my mail box number, and I don't know what the **** that is, and I haven't gotten back to the store.

Download and install the HulloMail app. It is visual voicemail for Android. Easy to set up and compatible with AT&T. Voicemails go to your mailbox at HulloMail and you get an alert, a visual list of messages and each message is emailed to you as an attachment. Perfect!

 

[sixty_four]

Download and install the HulloMail app. It is visual voicemail for Android. Easy to set up and compatible with AT&T. Voicemails go to your mailbox at HulloMail and you get an alert, a visual list of messages and each message is emailed to you as an attachment. Perfect!

Google Voice works well for this too.

 

[sselemanrm]

Download and install the HulloMail app. It is visual voicemail for Android. Easy to set up and compatible with AT&T. Voicemails go to your mailbox at HulloMail and you get an alert, a visual list of messages and each message is emailed to you as an attachment. Perfect!

But the problem is that my voice mail isn't even set up in the first place. Everytime someone calls, they can't leave a voicemail. After a couple of rings, it will go straight to the "busy" dial tone.

edit: I just downloaded HulloMail. And called my cell number. Still getting that busy dail tone instead of going to voicemail.

 

[sselemanrm]

Google Voice works well for this too.

already have google voice as well. Don't really understand how it could leave me voicemail with my current number.. Only through google voice's assigned number I can understand.. But from what I can see, I'd have to give everyone my google voice number which would direct to my current number and not the other away around.

 

[idiotekniques]

already have google voice as well. Don't really understand how it could leave me voicemail with my current number.. Only through google voice's assigned number I can understand.. But from what I can see, I'd have to give everyone my google voice number which would direct to my current number and not the other away around.

I'm using and have been using Google Voice as my voicemail on my carrier phone number for years. It picks up calls that people dialed my regular number for, not my GVoice number, and plays them the recorded message I made, then notifies me of a VM plus transcribes it for me. It just works.