Ok - What is you reality when it comes to this mass of Pixel 3 issues and glitches?

[Velenoso]

All phones have bugs. But what is stopping me is Apple sells a boatload of iPhones. Samsung sells a bunch of S9,S9+ and Note 9 so I can see them having problems being reported. But how many Pixel 3's or 3XL's have they sold. When you sell 20 million of a model I understand but when you sell 3 million? to have this many reported problems makes me nervous. I would also not consider Huawei or Xiaomi because of possible warranty or repairs issues.

S9/+ haven't been selling that well, it's too much like the S8/+, people would rather wait for the S10's and Samsung's semiconductor division have lost ground this year. Plus S9/+ have had their fair share of issues mainly the devices wouldn't connect up to many makes of cars.

https://m.phys.org/news/2018-07-samsung-electronics-profit-dips-sales.html

 

[Mike Dee]

All phones have bugs. But what is stopping me is Apple sells a boatload of iPhones. Samsung sells a bunch of S9,S9+ and Note 9 so I can see them having problems being reported. But how many Pixel 3's or 3XL's have they sold. When you sell 20 million of a model I understand but when you sell 3 million? to have this many reported problems makes me nervous. I would also not consider Huawei or Xiaomi because of possible warranty or repairs issues.

You're not taking into account the actual extent of condition of any specific problem or the precentages of actual problems between the OEMs.

 

[ScottsoNJ]

I'll probably do the BOGO 1/2 off

 

[chanchan05]

All phones have bugs. But what is stopping me is Apple sells a boatload of iPhones. Samsung sells a bunch of S9,S9+ and Note 9 so I can see them having problems being reported. But how many Pixel 3's or 3XL's have they sold. When you sell 20 million of a model I understand but when you sell 3 million? to have this many reported problems makes me nervous. I would also not consider Huawei or Xiaomi because of possible warranty or repairs issues.

You're not taking into account that the Pixel users are practically the noisiest subset of Android users. You'll find more Pixel users in forums, Youtube, reddit, etc. Vast majority of users of other Android manufacturers probably don't even know sites like these exist. I know of literally 2 people owning a Pixel phone (it's grey import in my country and they absolutely must have it), and they are very well active in these types of sites. I know a ton of Samsung flagship users (when the S7/Edge was new, I was literally in a working group where the number of S7/S7Edge together was like 75% of the group), and I was the only one who knew went to places like these. They were even surprised at some of the features I was using built into the S7 that I was using. To them it was just a pretty phone, fast, with a nice camera.

 

[Gdraft#WN]

Scott, it's amazing (my opinion) how many people that complain about phone issues..... Don't actually have said phone.

I jumped on the original Pixel xl day one. It seemed (again my opinion) every sammy fan in the world came out and slammed the Pixel.

This thing is the best phone I have ever had and have never had a single problem. (yes I know some have actually had issues).

Now I have 2 XL 3's on the FedEx truck and they can't get here quick enough.

 

[chanchan05]

Scott, it's amazing (my opinion) how many people that complain about phone issues..... Don't actually have said phone.

I jumped on the original Pixel xl day one. It seemed (again my opinion) every sammy fan in the world came out and slammed the Pixel.

This thing is the best phone I have ever had and have never had a single problem. (yes I know some have actually had issues).

Now I have 2 XL 3's on the FedEx truck and they can't get here quick enough.

This. Just buy the Pixel if it ticks your boxes. Google sends out bug fixes quick anyway. None of the bugs reported appear to be usability breaking or without fixes, and Google sends out bugfixes quickly anyway.

 

[Chuckcell]

Are we talking legitimate press here or just an internet post?
There's a _BIG_ difference.
I have an XL and am going to look at the XL 3. The bug reports? don't know they bother me that much.

Bugs always make the press. But the extent of the damage across the multitudes of phones sold is not apparent. Press also makes it sound like every single phone is problematic, when it could literally be less than 2% are affected for all we know.

 

[chanchan05]

Are we talking legitimate press here or just an internet post?
There's a _BIG_ difference.
I have an XL and am going to look at the XL 3. The bug reports? don't know they bother me that much.

I'm talking about anybody sharing articles on the internet. Everybody loves to repear stuff even if the entire basis of the article could be an obscure tweet of an isolated incident. Software bug reports most usually seem more prevalent than they actually are.

 

[boourn]

I was a bit hesitant about getting the Pixel due to all the issues, but ultimately I decided to give it a go. I convinced myself that these issues were rare and over-reported - after all, I had never experienced any issues with my previous iPhones despite the various '-gates'. When I received my Pixel, I excitedly looked up all the issues I could find and checked my Pixel for them. Screen was good, speaker was fuzzy but acceptable. Cool, good to go.

Alas, it was not meant to be. Two weeks later I was hit with the camera glitch you linked in your first post. The next day I was having issues with NFC not working. Yes I can still take photos with the normal camera app but I can't make any video calls which is one of my primary uses of my phone being in a temporary long distance relationship. So to some this might not be a dealbreaker but it is to me. It's disheartening that Google has known about it for a few weeks and not even said anything about it. Tech news started reporting on it yesterday so hopefully the further exposure helps pressure Google into finding a fix.

Having said that, I really like the camera and that's pretty much why I'll stay with Pixel for now. On the flipside my boyfriend has a Pixel 3 XL and hasn't had any issues at all. The other users are right, people tend to speak up when they're having issues and stay quiet when everything's going well. Give it a go - it's a pretty impressive phone as long as it's working right, hah.

 

[Mike Dee]

I was a bit hesitant about getting the Pixel due to all the issues, but ultimately I decided to give it a go. I convinced myself that these issues were rare and over-reported - after all, I had never experienced any issues with my previous iPhones despite the various '-gates'. When I received my Pixel, I excitedly looked up all the issues I could find and checked my Pixel for them. Screen was good, speaker was fuzzy but acceptable. Cool, good to go.

Alas, it was not meant to be. Two weeks later I was hit with the camera glitch you linked in your first post. The next day I was having issues with NFC not working. Yes I can still take photos with the normal camera app but I can't make any video calls which is one of my primary uses of my phone being in a temporary long distance relationship. So to some this might not be a dealbreaker but it is to me. It's disheartening that Google has known about it for a few weeks and not even said anything about it. Tech news started reporting on it yesterday so hopefully the further exposure helps pressure Google into finding a fix.

Having said that, I really like the camera and that's pretty much why I'll stay with Pixel for now. On the flipside my boyfriend has a Pixel 3 XL and hasn't had any issues at all. The other users are right, people tend to speak up when they're having issues and stay quiet when everything's going well. Give it a go - it's a pretty impressive phone as long as it's working right, hah.

Did you contact Google? That are pretty good about replacement devices.

Edit: Saw your other post

 

[boourn]

Did you contact Google? That are pretty good about replacement devices.

Ah I posted an update in the camera thread but I'm waiting for the retailer I purchased from to provide me with a replacement device once they receive more stock.

As I purchased from a retailer and not from Google directly, I'd have to send my phone back to them first and wait for them to send me a replacement. Unfortunately I don't have a spare Android phone lying around to use as a backup during the wait, so I'd rather wait for the store to get more in stock (probably a week or so).

Also some users have been denied an RMA which is probably going to happen more now that Google have advised a software fix is coming in the next few weeks.

 

[Mike Dee]

Ah I posted an update in the camera thread but I'm waiting for the retailer I purchased from to provide me with a replacement device once they receive more stock.

As I purchased from a retailer and not from Google directly, I'd have to send my phone back to them first and wait for them to send me a replacement. Unfortunately I don't have a spare Android phone lying around to use as a backup during the wait, so I'd rather wait for the store to get more in stock (probably a week or so).

Also some users have been denied an RMA which is probably going to happen more now that Google have advised a software fix is coming in the next few weeks.

Yes...I updated my post to you because I saw your post in the camera issue thread.

 

[cardboard60]

Haven't had any issues with the Pixel 3 XL.
Other than operator error.

 

[Davidoo]

I haven't had one issue of any kind with my Verizon purchased 3XL.

 

[J_Bone]

Long time android user who spent a year and a half on an iPhone and came back to the Pixel 3XL. I've had the phone for 2 weeks and have really enjoyed it but I am having a couple issues that are causing me to keep an eye on my return clock. The biggest issue is that I am missing texts in group messages. I have a had texts not come to me in three different groups. It sounds like Google is aware of it and says a fix is on the way but missing messages is a huge deal, especially when you don't know when you are missing something.

Has this happened with any other android devices in the past? Are we pretty confident that it will be resolved sooner rather than later.

Other big issue for me is recorded audio. Just plain awful.

 

[Vega502]

I say this from the point of not owning a Pixel 3, I still want one. All phones have the potential of having issues because we're dealing with technology. People need to look at it based on their experience and not that if others. When you focus on what others are saying then you're just waiting for something to happen rather than enjoying the moment.

 

[Wildo6882]

I say this from the point of not owning a Pixel 3, I still want one. All phones have the potential of having issues because we're dealing with technology. People need to look at it based on their experience and not that if others. When you focus on what others are saying then you're just waiting for something to happen rather than enjoying the moment.

That’s a very good statement. I think we all let these reviews/blogs/etc. cloud our judgment. And we go into it looking for issues instead of enjoying what we have. It has stopped me from leaving iOS for so long. Mostly because I read the stupid comments and issues on new Android phones and get cold feet. I think the sale going on right now is going to put me over the top and give it a shot.

 

[Gdraft#WN]

So I have had my two 3XL's for a few days now. Other than debating if I want to send back the 2 I got from Google and grab 2 from Best Buy on the deal they just announced and save an EXTRA 600 bucks.......

These phones are fantastic. Came from original XL's, which now get handed down to the kids.

We have had no issues....... Except the Android Central app won't run.

Opens, then crashes. Everything else is good. So AC..... Update your app

 

[alodar101]

Well... Legit sources... Like.. Getting a no go eating for damage after breaking from a drop off the top of a 10' ladder. Like complaints about memory management after opening a thousand apps as fast as you can.. Then going back and opening the first one. When reading about complaints that you can not duplicate... So you try to anyway... And you find something else that's weird.

Everyone is a legitimate source, if an issue happens to you. Otherwise it's not so important. Most people do not see any issues....or, your issue is not as important to me. Different strokes. Best you can do is try it... See if it works for you.

 

[cardboard60]

Well... Legit sources... Like.. Getting a no go eating for damage after breaking from a drop off the top of a 10' ladder. Like complaints about memory management after opening a thousand apps as fast as you can.. Then going back and opening the first one. When reading about complaints that you can not duplicate... So you try to anyway... And you find something else that's weird.

Everyone is a legitimate source, if an issue happens to you. Otherwise it's not so important. Most people do not see any issues....or, your issue is not as important to me. Different strokes. Best you can do is try it... See if it works for you.

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