My Pixel 2 XL arrives today. Anything I should know from the start?

[Morty2264]

Have fun with it.

It’s always a great moment unboxing a new phone and trying everything it has to offer

I couldn't agree more: it's one of the best feelings ever!

 

[sleepnclass]

I'd check for updates, install a VPN and set up security settings I do this for all my devices first.

 

[GSDer]

install a VPN

Is there one in particular that you recommend?

 

[Bukzin]

I'd check for updates, install a VPN and set up security settings I do this for all my devices first.

Do you use a free or paid VPN?

 

[Bukzin]

Yesterday I put together this list of First Things to Do with your Pixel.

Some good info here. (hope this is OK to post here, if not remove it)


https://phandroid.com/2017/11/01/pixel-2-first-things/


https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-2-first-things


https://www.androidcentral.com/these-are-first-things-do-your-new-pixel-2


https://www.stuff.tv/features/first-13-things-you-should-do-your-google-pixel-2-or-pixel-2-xl


https://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/10-tricks-to-make-yourself-a-google-pixel-2-master-1820006576


https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/...nd-tricks-master-your-pure-android-oreo-phone


https://blog.google/products/pixel/10-things-you-can-do-your-new-pixel-2/


https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...support/top-10-google-pixel-2/&token=2ISiL9Iw from Verizon


https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/58cr4h/hangouts_project_fi_google_voice_and_pixel_how/ Google Voice


https://www.gottabemobile.com/pixel-2-pixel-2-xl-setup-first-10-things-to-do/


https://www.gottabemobile.com/8-google-pixel-2-features-youll-love/


https://www.cnet.com/how-to/pixel-2-pixel-2-xl-the-best-tips-tricks-and-more/


https://www.cnet.com/how-to/pixel-2-pixel-2-xl-the-best-tips-tricks-and-more/


https://www.cnet.com/how-to/pixel-2-hidden-menu-button-how-to/

 

[Almeuit]

Do you use a free or paid VPN?

I don't trust any free VPN software.