The Pixel 3 thread, featuring 'The Notch'

OldMrBrennan83

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Will any of the funky features work on say a Galaxy S8?

https://twitter.com/journeydan/status/1050412575903514624

henke

Big price difference between Vodafone and Google. I am wondering is it likely Vodafone might have their own firmware and software updates wont be pushed directly from Google and therefore be a bit slower and would they add much of their own apps.

OldMrBrennan83

henke wrote: »

Big price difference between Vodafone and Google. I am wondering is it likely Vodafone might have their own firmware and software updates wont be pushed directly from Google and therefore be a bit slower and would they add much of their own apps.

That's what I want to find out as soon as I get it so it can go back if they are.

notcarlos

madmoe wrote: »

Is €879 PAYG option? How much is it if you decide to go with bill pay on Vodafone?

Thanks,
M

PAYG yes. I just hope they are unlocked. Sale is 3 days ongoing. Have to decide then. Lol

notcarlos

Patww79 wrote: »

That's what I want to find out as soon as I get it so it can go back if they are.

Did you preorder yours. Wish they are unlocked. Although I think it will meet google’s price after sale is over

micks_address

Still tempted to try and pick a 3xl up in best buy next week if I can get someone with a verizon account.. I think the only real downside is the bootloader may be locked on verizon versions.. Not really an issue if I intend keeping stock?

AngryLips

notcarlos wrote: »

PAYG yes. I just hope they are unlocked. Sale is 3 days ongoing. Have to decide then. Lol

I really doubt the discount will apply to Pixel. Did you check what other flagships it applies to?

sentient_6

The Vodafone price is the the Vodafone price. Its not going to change and its not a temperory sale.

OldMrBrennan83

Yeah I see now, the phones with reductions in that sale are marked. There's very few of them actually.

Makes me very nervous as to what state the software will be in on these.

OldMrBrennan83

Has anyone else cancelled a Google Store order by the way? How long does it take to come back into the bank? €1800 is not much fun to absorb in the space of a few days.

madmoe

In terms of the wireless charging, will any pad charge it wirelessly!?

Shn99

madmoe wrote: »

In terms of the wireless charging, will any pad charge it wirelessly!?

Qi-Certified wireless chargers

Kraiox

Patww79 wrote: »

Yeah I see now, the phones with reductions in that sale are marked. There's very few of them actually.

Makes me very nervous as to what state the software will be in on these.

If it's like the AT&T S8, then I'll be disappointed. They're so SLOW at getting updates. Praying Vodafone doesn't do stuff like this..

S.M.B.

Are you guys not able to find out this information before pre-ordering? Or you guys are just happy to take advantage of the cooling-off period?

S.M.B.

S.M.B. wrote: »

Are you guys not able to find out this information before pre-ordering? Or you guys are just happy to take advantage of the cooling-off period?

You expect Vodafone employees to have enough of a clue to answer any questions about bloatware, network locking, and update timing?! :pac:

OldMrBrennan83

Like Basil said, I'd say they've no clue themselves and wouldn't tell you if they did.

nim1bdeh38l2cw

Google phones as a rule don't have network customised OSs

micks_address

https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/how-to/demo-units-verizon-best-buy-t3852639
Some positives from demo units in Verizon/best buy.. ill definitely be trying out next week when in the US.. leaning towards waiting for an Irish/UK purchase as Verizon/Best buy versions are all bootloader locked.. not a huge issue for me as ill run stock anyway.. but might lower resale value

theintern

Any chance you'd be able to go straight to google for support if there's an issue if you buy from Vodafone? The google support is top notch and if you have to go through vodafone for a repair/replacement it would be a pain in the arse.

Shn99

theintern wrote: »

Any chance you'd be able to go straight to google for support if there's an issue if you buy from Vodafone? The google support is top notch and if you have to go through vodafone for a repair/replacement it would be a pain in the arse.

Your contract is with the retailer and not the manufacturer so youd have to go through vodafone.

theintern

Shn99 wrote: »

Your contract is with the retailer and not the manufacturer so youd have to go through vodafone.

Found some text in the hardware warranty from Google that doesn't specify.

"This Limited Warranty is only valid and enforceable in the EEA and Switzerland and will only apply if you are a consumer and have purchased your Google Product from Google or its authorised resellers in the EEA or Switzerland."

Vodafone are an authorised reseller surely? There's some mention of buying the phone directly/not directly from Google under the French section of the warranty but nowhere else.

https://support.google.com/store/troubleshooter/3070579?hl=en-GB#ts=7168940%2C9158651

Shn99

theintern wrote: »

Found some text in the hardware warranty from Google that doesn't specify.

"This Limited Warranty is only valid and enforceable in the EEA and Switzerland and will only apply if you are a consumer and have purchased your Google Product from Google or its authorised resellers in the EEA or Switzerland."

Vodafone are an authorised reseller surely? There's some mention of buying the phone directly/not directly from Google under the French section of the warranty but nowhere else.

https://support.google.com/store/troubleshooter/3070579?hl=en-GB#ts=7168940%2C9158651

I was going by the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980.

S.M.B.

I thought they had different returns policies based on whether you bought directly or via an authorised reseller. I've bought (and got replacements) my two google phones that I bought direct so I never paid too much attention to the details for those who do not.

Shn99

Found a piece on the CAI which confirms what I said.
See attached file

theintern

Shn99 wrote: »

Found a piece on the CAI which confirms what I said.
See attached file

That's fair enough. I contacted Google and they said there would be no problem using Google support. So maybe they don't have to by law, but it seems like they will deal with you directly.

notcarlos

Anyone knows if any Vodafone has Pixel 3 up on their store displays? And also I heard that Pixel back finish is prone to scratch but this reddit post says that they are not permanent

https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/9ncd6i/the_google_pixel_3_scratches_on_the_back_glass/

SleetAndSnow

After my failed pixel 2 xl replacements, I got an iPhone X. I’m now starting to miss android so most likely will be moving back to the normal pixel 3 (think the XL is too big for me this time). Any tips of the best way to get the most money from my iPhone X? Don’t think the google store does trade ins over this side of the Atlantic

Shn99

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

After my failed pixel 2 xl replacements, I got an iPhone X. I’m now starting to miss android so most likely will be moving back to the normal pixel 3 (think the XL is too big for me this time). Any tips of the best way to get the most money from my iPhone X? Don’t think the google store does trade ins over this side of the Atlantic

Your best bet is CEX id say

Shn99

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

After my failed pixel 2 xl replacements, I got an iPhone X. I’m now starting to miss android so most likely will be moving back to the normal pixel 3 (think the XL is too big for me this time). Any tips of the best way to get the most money from my iPhone X? Don’t think the google store does trade ins over this side of the Atlantic

Your best bet is CEX id say

SleetAndSnow

Shn99 wrote: »

Your best bet is CEX id say

530 euro only, oof.

Most likely id be going for the smaller pixel 3 from Vodafone, looks great.

SleetAndSnow

Shn99 wrote: »

Your contract is with the retailer and not the manufacturer so youd have to go through vodafone.

Also on this point, Google do support your device if purchased from elsewhere (Carphone warehouse, Clove.IE, EE in the UK etc). Thats how it was for the Pixel 1 and 2 anyway.

S.M.B.

Looks like you just need to provide a purchase receipt and they deal with it. Obviously when you buy via google they have the purchase on record which means no receipt is required. And the other major difference is they won't be able to provide the option where you can get a replacement phone sent out before returning the defective one.

theintern

S.M.B. wrote: »

Looks like you just need to provide a purchase receipt and they deal with it. Obviously when you buy via google they have the purchase on record which means no receipt is required. And the other major difference is they won't be able to provide the option where you can get a replacement phone sent out before returning the defective one.

From what I've read online this seems to be the main disadvantage. It's a pity because it's an excellent service, meaning you don't go without your phone for any amount of time. That said, I don't think it's worth an extra 120 quid to have that option!

Shn99

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

530 euro only, oof.

Most likely id be going for the smaller pixel 3 from Vodafone, looks great.

Is that all?Gone down alot since the new ones came out! Stick it up on adverts.ie and youd prob get 700-750 for it. Got a 2 month old one myself on eBay for 660 last week + 25 postage

SleetAndSnow

Shn99 wrote: »

Is that all?Gone down alot since the new ones came out! Stick it up on adverts.ie and youd prob get 700-750 for it. Got a 2 month old one myself on eBay for 660 last week + 25 postage

Yeah may try that! Its perfect condition always in a case and has had a screen protector since day one, so once reviews and when people confirm about vodafone bloat etc, will stick it up there

corkie

Google Pixel 3 and Speck bundle international giveaway! on Android Authority today!

Sharing in case a boards member might get lucky?

OldMrBrennan83

Can't remember if I asked this (I'd meant to anwyay), but how does the free 6 months of Youtube Premium (or Music, I can't remember) work if you're already a subscriber?

Patww79

Patww79 wrote: »

Can't remember if I asked this (I'd meant to anwyay), but how does the free 6 months of Youtube Premium (or Music, I can't remember) work if you're already a subscriber?

Taken from the terms and conditions on the Google Store:

Terms and conditions

This YouTube Music Premium 6 month extended free trial offer is only open to residents of Ireland who activate a Pixel 3 before 31 December 2018. Offer only available to customers who are not YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium or Google Play Music subscribers, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Red or Google Play Music trial before. Offer must be redeemed by 31 January 2019

Basically, you don't get it. Alternatively, you cancel your subscription, then take out the free 6 month sub under a new throwaway google account.

OldMrBrennan83

Basil3 wrote: »

Taken from the terms and conditions on the Google Store:



Basically, you don't get it. Alternatively, you cancel your subscription, then take out the free 6 month sub under a new throwaway google account.

After seeing the Mrs changing to a new account after we were married and what two accounts on a phone is like, I'd rather just keep paying than have another.

Patww79

Patww79 wrote: »

After seeing the Mrs changing to a new account after we were married and what two accounts on a phone is like, I'd rather just keep paying than have another.

It's not all that bad. I had 3 months free Google Music a year or two ago, and I just switched to that account when using the music app. Would be a bit more hassle for YouTube, where I have a lot of subscriptions etc.

For the record, I have something like 7 or 8 Google accounts on my phone. Most are fairly inactive though.

OldMrBrennan83

Basil3 wrote: »

It's not all that bad. I had 3 months free Google Music a year or two ago, and I just switched to that account when using the music app. Would be a bit more hassle for YouTube, where I have a lot of subscriptions etc.

For the record, I have something like 7 or 8 Google accounts on my phone. Most are fairly inactive though.

I think I've only about 5 but only one gets signed in on the phone. The others get the Gmail checked via an incognito window in case they ever stay on the phone.

OldMrBrennan83

First actual review I've seen. Fairly positive considering she's ex iVerge. Does sound exactly what I'm looking for though.

https://twitter.com/LaurenGoode/status/1051869040828792832?s=19

OldMrBrennan83

Actually, speaking of The Verge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSFNpJJeo4c

theintern

Do Vodafone shops have demo units in yet? Wouldn't mind sizing them up in person. Tried calling the local one today and couldn't get an answer.

SleetAndSnow

theintern wrote: »

Do Vodafone shops have demo units in yet? Wouldn't mind sizing them up in person. Tried calling the local one today and couldn't get an answer.

tried two yesterday, nope. Just massive pre-order posters.

OldMrBrennan83

I'm puzzled as to whether my Vodafone order is cancelled or not. I presume the order numbers increment?

OldMrBrennan83

Is this cancelled or two separate orders with one cancelled and one active? The two order numbers are different on each line.
I did go through the process of an order right through to the payment page (but didn't pay) and then went back and did another for collection instead. Not sure if that one counts as an actual order or if they've cancelled my actual order.

madmoe

Patww79 wrote: »

Is this cancelled or two separate orders with one cancelled and one active? The two order numbers are different on each line.
I did go through the process of an order right through to the payment page (but didn't pay) and then went back and did another for collection instead. Not sure if that one counts as an actual order or if they've cancelled my actual order.

Are those PAYG or bill pay?

Thanks,
M

AngryLips

Patww79 wrote: »

Is this cancelled or two separate orders with one cancelled and one active? The two order numbers are different on each line.
I did go through the process of an order right through to the payment page (but didn't pay) and then went back and did another for collection instead. Not sure if that one counts as an actual order or if they've cancelled my actual order.

How are you even getting to this order page? When I try to order as upgrade it's just bringing me to a page that logs my contact details with a promise that an agent will get back to me

notcarlos

Camera reviews doesn’t look promising. Images are sharper on iphone XS max and Note 9