Question for those who purchased @ Verizon

[maxman1]

For those who purchased their new Pixels @ a Verizon retail store, do they pre-install their proprietary apps on the phones and if so, how much & can they be uninstalled? Thanks in advance.

 

[GMC MaXx]

There are a few Verizon preinstalled apps. I uninstalled every single one of them.

 

[idiotekniques]

For those who purchased their new Pixels @ a Verizon retail store, do they pre-install their proprietary apps on the phones and if so, how much & can they be uninstalled? Thanks in advance.

I bought a Verizon Pixel 2XL at BB to use on AT&T and I think it had like 2 or 3 apps on it that were easily uninstalled. People who bought at Verizon stores have confirmed this is the case with theirs as well. Others who have purchased an unlocked Pixel 2 from Google but used a Verizon sim on them confirm that for some of them the few apps install and for others they don't, but again, always removable.

 

[Almeuit]

For those who purchased their new Pixels @ a Verizon retail store, do they pre-install their proprietary apps on the phones and if so, how much & can they be uninstalled? Thanks in advance.

It is possible to have 3 apps pre-installed. All are fully uninstallable.

 

[Mike Dee]

For those who purchased their new Pixels @ a Verizon retail store, do they pre-install their proprietary apps on the phones and if so, how much & can they be uninstalled? Thanks in advance.

I bought my Verizon version through Google and don't recall anything pre installed but even if it is....just remove it.

 

[bigrobi24]

It is good to know all of them can be removed. If I recall correctly, I believe my Droid Turbo 2 (and older phones) came pre-installed with some that couldn't be removed, but could be disabled. I bought my Pixel 2 from Google unlocked and use it on Verizon currently, and I believe it only installed one app (My Verizon) unless I transferred/downloaded it during my switch.

 

[travellife]

I bought a Verizon Pixel 2XL at BB to use on AT&T and I think it had like 2 or 3 apps on it that were easily uninstalled. People who bought at Verizon stores have confirmed this is the case with theirs as well. Others who have purchased an unlocked Pixel 2 from Google but used a Verizon sim on them confirm that for some of them the few apps install and for others they don't, but again, always removable.

"I bought a Verizon Pixel 2XL at BB to use on AT&T..."

I was told this phone would not work on AT&T by Best Buy. Can you fill me in because I'm interested in using the phone w/a Moment macro lens for aquarium photos. Verizon has $300 off but I'm not that crazy about switching carriers after 20 years.

 

[Almeuit]

"I bought a Verizon Pixel 2XL at BB to use on AT&T..."

I was told this phone would not work on AT&T by Best Buy. Can you fill me in because I'm interested in using the phone w/a Moment macro lens for aquarium photos. Verizon has $300 off but I'm not that crazy about switching carriers after 20 years.

This phone works on the big 4 carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon).

 

[idiotekniques]

"I bought a Verizon Pixel 2XL at BB to use on AT&T..."

I was told this phone would not work on AT&T by Best Buy. Can you fill me in because I'm interested in using the phone w/a Moment macro lens for aquarium photos. Verizon has $300 off but I'm not that crazy about switching carriers after 20 years.

It'll work just fine. I double checked with with Google support before I purchased it and they verified the only difference between the phone's Google sells directly and the Verizon Edition is the locked bootloader.

I've seen numerous other users on forums who did the same thing. They bought a BB pixel 2 and just stuck in their carrier Sim and everything works just dandy.

Also, with my AT&T SIM in I received the update to 8.1 shortly after I bought it, within a week.

 

[mwb1957]

I bought my 2XL thru Verizon on-line. I do not recall any Verizon apps on the phone.

I added the Verizon text messaging, and the My Verizon apps on my own.

 

[travellife]

It'll work just fine. I double checked with with Google support before I purchased it and they verified the only difference between the phone's Google sells directly and the Verizon Edition is the locked bootloader.

I've seen numerous other users on forums who did the same thing. They bought a BB pixel 2 and just stuck in their carrier Sim and everything works just dandy.

Also, with my AT&T SIM in I received the update to 8.1 shortly after I bought it, within a week.

Why did you buy the Verizon/BB version rather than the "direct from Google" version if you're on AT&T? Doesn't the $300 Verizon discount promo require you to be on their service with the discount applied to your monthly Verizon bill?

 

[idiotekniques]

Why did you buy the Verizon/BB version rather than the "direct from Google" version if you're on AT&T? Doesn't the $300 Verizon discount promo require you to be on their service with the discount applied to your monthly Verizon bill?

I needed to put the purchase on two different cards, and speaking to Google on the phone they could not accommodate that. So I was not expecting the $300 discount

 

[travellife]

I needed to put the purchase on two different cards, and speaking to Google on the phone they could not accommodate that. So I was not expecting the $300 discount

I understand. I'm trying to decide if the $300 off discount makes it worthwhile to switch to Verizon. That's a hefty discount, phones are so overpriced nowadays. Also, if I understand correctly the camera doesn't have manual settings (ISO, fstop, etc.)

 

[idiotekniques]

I understand. I'm trying to decide if the $300 off discount makes it worthwhile to switch to Verizon. That's a hefty discount, phones are so overpriced nowadays. Also, if I understand correctly the camera doesn't have manual settings (ISO, fstop, etc.)

No manual settings but there are some good options in the play store like camera fv-5

 

[travellife]

No manual settings but there are some good options in the play store like camera fv-5

Good to know, thank you.

 

[idiotekniques]

Good to know, thank you.

Sure. Open camera is another option, it's free and open source with good reviews