Pixel 2/2 XL - December Update (OTA) 12/5

[wwwjr]

Just downloaded and installed the OTA on my Verizon P2XL. But now the damn forum has me all paranoid about battery issues...

 

[NoICon]

Downloading the OTA now. Pixel XL 2 on Verizon in North Carolina. I'm glad to receive the update, but at the same time I have some trepidation after reading the forums...this phone is so good on so many levels.

 

[Legobricke]

AR Stickers are cool!

Get that update!

 

[DarkNeo]

I thought the "check for update" was not working... I just clicked it and the update was found.

Anyone try it to confirm? Worked on first try.

 

[Almeuit]

I thought the "check for update" was not working... I just clicked it and the update was found.

Anyone try it to confirm? Worked on first try.

It is supposed to pull down right away but it is still a hit or miss. Google said the insta-check for update is broken.

 

[DarkNeo]

It is supposed to pull down right away but it is still a hit or miss. Google said the insta-check for update is broken.

Yeah, that's what I've heard. I tried it a few days ago and nothing. Clicked it once today and the update was pulled.

 

[Kieta]

Verizon Pixel 2 Oreo 8.1 update

Got a notification that 8.1 was available for my Pixel 2. Update went with no problems. So far noticed that it displays my Bluetooth headphones battery percentage in notification area.

 

[Cesar Veliz]

Im pissed. I think its ridiculous that not everyone has the update for the exact same phone. I hate to be inpatient but I really need to be able to use voice commands through Bluetooth. This is crucial for motorcycle riders. Can't send a simple text or dial a damn number while riding.

 

[Almeuit]

Im pissed. I think its ridiculous that not everyone has the update for the exact same phone. I hate to be inpatient but I really need to be able to use voice commands through Bluetooth. This is crucial for motorcycle riders. Can't send a simple text or dial a damn number while riding.

If you truly need it I would side load it.

 

[dmark44]

I just got a notification about the 8.1 update. Should I be concerned about issues people have brought up (battery drain, etc)? Or let it run when I get home.

PS. No Bluetooth issues whatsoever with my Pixel 2 XL. So I am not hoping for any fixes for ongoing issues, just looking forward to new features and security updates.

 

[Cesar Veliz]

Ihq

 

[Cesar Veliz]

If you truly need it I would side load it.

I bought my phone directly from Google, unlocked version. Since I use Verizon, I would use the Verizon version correct?

 

[Ca_lvn]

I bought my phone directly from Google, unlocked version. Since I use Verizon, I would use the Verizon version correct?

Verizon version is only for November for the December update there's only one for the XL or Regular just choose your model

 

[Cesar Veliz]

Verizon version is only for November for the December update there's only one for the XL or Regular just choose your model

Thank you

 

[Ca_lvn]

Thank you

Your welcome ,I have had 0 issues with the update and keep noticing the tweaks. Example Camera with grid now has a auto circle for subject, before you would touch the screen for Focus point, and not to mention the security improvements

I recommend restarting your phone after the updates complete

 

[Gary_Berg]

Mobile data always on made a significant hit to my battery life, with the change that appears to recalibrate what 100% is adding confusion.

Thanks to those who mentioned looking in developer options to turn off mobile data always on! This has reduced my battery drain significantly.

 

[johnnnnnymtl]

OTA update on mine right now! I'm nervous about those battery issues that were posted on here after some updated... :/

 

[evo4gMN]

i just did mine, turned off mobile data always active. My initial concern is the screen wake delay

 

[KaneA]

So, still no update here. Even tried sideloading, didn't let me. Got a message saying the file had expired and is no longer available! WTH! I followed the adb protocol for the Oreo 8.1 instructions exactly and it still denied me.
anybody know what that's all about?? ugh.....!
Maybe I'll just turn the Pixel 2 off and just keep waiting for the OTA. I guess I'll just use my Essential for now, didn't have any issues side loading 8.0 Beta on that.

 

[Cesar Veliz]

Thank you for helping out. Sideloaded successfully. Now to test out that Bluetooth