November Security Update (Also Saturation/Nav Bar Fade Update)

[nelamvr6]

Re: November Security Update

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...m/support/google-pixel-update/&token=BJ_ne2tS

You keep posting a link to that page, but nothing on that page indicates that the update is coming through Verizon. Its's not. You are mistaken.

 

[nelamvr6]

Re: November Security Update

Google has 2 versions of the update then, 1 for the Google Pixel and one for the VZW version - correct.?
Both are released by Google?

No. Incorrect.

 

[anon(10274434)]

Re: November Security Update

No. Incorrect.

Which part is incorrect?

 

[anon(10092459)]

Re: November Security Update

No, you are incorrect. Updates come from Google. That's one of the bigger reasons to buy a Pixel...

Google can't "leapfrog" a provider if you buy their phones. Unlocked from Google directly .. different situation.

 

[nelamvr6]

Re: November Security Update

Which part is incorrect?

That there are 2 versions. Updates come from Google. As had already been mentioned, you could take your Verizon Pixel 2, bring it to another carrier, get it connected to that carrier's system, and you'd still get the same update as all the other Pixel 2s on the planet.

People who are only activated on Project Fi are getting updates also. Today. Same day. Same update.

Granted, Google will roll these updates out gradually, they don't want all Pixels hitting their servers at the same time. So there could be a few hours delay, maybe even as long as a day. But that's not because of some "testing" that Verizon is doing.

 

[nelamvr6]

Re: November Security Update

Google can't "leapfrog" a provider.

They can, they do, they are. You need to do some more research instead of making assumptions. You are mistaken.

 

[nelamvr6]

Re: November Security Update

The update includes the new color options! Oversaturate your phones so the haters can stop hating. I'm going to stay in natural mode.

I've settled on "Boosted".

 

[anon(10092459)]

Re: November Security Update

You keep posting a link to that page, but nothing on that page indicates that the update is coming through Verizon. Its's not. You are mistaken.

Apologies... Link is Broken.

 

[anon(10092459)]

Re: November Security Update

They can, they do, they are. You need to do some more research instead of making assumptions. You are mistaken.

Again, I am speaking about device purchased through and from Verizon.

 

[anon(10274434)]

Re: November Security Update

That there are 2 versions.

Then why are there 2 different build numbers listed - see my post #35 ?

I've had Google Pixels and Verizon Pixels - the Google Pixels do not get the My Verizon , Messenger +, or go90 apps, which the Verizon Pixels do.

What am I missing here? Must have eaten too much pepper spray during my CO career with CT DOC -

 

[nelamvr6]

Re: November Security Update

Again, I am speaking about device purchased through and from Verizon.

I know. You are mistaken. Verizon obviously did "announce" the update, but it is coming from Google, not from Verizon.

 

[anon(10092459)]

Re: November Security Update

I know. You are mistaken. Verizon obviously did "announce" the update, but it is coming from Google, not from Verizon.

We will agree to disagree on this point.

It does have to go through VZW testing, however..

 

[nelamvr6]

Re: November Security Update

Check out this web page:

https://developers.google.com/android/images

This is where you can download the images. Notice that all build numbers are available here. This is a page on a Google server.

The updates are coming from Google.

As for the specific carrier build numbers, it's not all that difficult to believe that there is specific code necessary for certain carrier's system. But the updates are coming from Google.

If verizon is in fact doing "testing" they must get it done well in advance, because all builds are released at the same time.

 

[nelamvr6]

Re: November Security Update

Right, I have uninstalled them.
Right now I have an unlocked Google Pixel 2 with the Verizon sim - anxious to see what I get for an update.

You have the exact same phone that I have. You'll get the same update I got.

 

[Ca_lvn]

Re: November Security Update

My Verizon sim is in the box Cricket SIM installed no version anything on the phone to uninstall, locked bootloader purchased at Best Buy.
Waiting impatiently for the update I guess I won't see it till tomorrow

 

[Larzuk]

Google Update

Hi Friends, Question for you all..Does Google's latest update give us immersive mode? When they say the Nav bar fades in and out, Does it do so in a manner like the S8+? Black bar, buttons and all, Entirely, Or does it simply dim?

 

[nelamvr6]

Re: November Security Update

Now I'm vacillating between Boosted and Saturated...

I just can't make up my mind.

Apps like Google Photos should call in the wide gamut and display as accurately as possible, right? I mean, this decision really only impacts the look of the home screen and apps that don't specifically call in the wide gamut, right? Anyone know if YouTube calls in the wide gamut?

 

[nelamvr6]

Re: Google Update

Hi Friends, Question for you all..Does Google's latest update give us immersive mode? When they say the Nav bar fades in and out, Does it do so in a manner like the S8+? Black bar, buttons and all, Entirely, Or does it simply dim?

the nav buttons dim to a gray. And so far only in apps, not on the home screen.

 

[Larzuk]

Re: Google Update

the nav buttons dim to a gray. And so far only in apps, not on the home screen.

So the black bar stays, only the Nav icons dim? I was hopeful the entire navigation bar dock fades..

 

[Almeuit]

Re: November Security Update

I am on beta so no update yet. When I do get the update I will most likely keep the screen as is.