Google Pixel 6/Pixel 6 Pro

beardo81 · 18-01-2022 11:34am

Signal issue fixed but bugs remain....

Drop down menu buttons all disappeared the other day, took a restart to get it back.

Google Pay only works when it wants for some reason - have to keep wallet on me just in case.

Have 2 profiles on phone, one for work. When switching now the phone is super laggy when switching between. This wasn't an issue before and my last phone, a 3 year old Mate 20 Pro had no issue with this.

On the plus side, auto rotate works much better and isn't brain-dead like previously.

I like the phone hardware a lot but the software experience seems like a step back in many areas.

TheRona · 18-01-2022 12:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118493459#Comment_118493459

Do a full wipe of your phone. Haven't had any of those issues.

TheRona · 18-01-2022 12:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118493120#Comment_118493120

I've had the same basic layout with Nova for years. I like a clean homescreen, so just have my most used apps in the bottom bar, with a folder containing about 20 of my most common apps. I used to do Android theming for years, and would do everything from recolouring all assets in the ROM through to icon packs. Go for the easy option these days 😃

opus · 18-01-2022 12:57pm

The signal issue was my main gripe as I listen to streaming stuff while jogging & the cutting in/out when the signal dropped was very annoying. At my desk it's gone back to LTE from the H+ after the Dec update.

micks_address · 18-01-2022 1:24pm

So much for Android auto stability..tons of disconnects on 30 minutes journey today.

mossie · 18-01-2022 3:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118493997#Comment_118493997

I had 3 disconnects in 40 minutes on Saturday. Going on a trip tomorrow so I'll be monitoring it closely.

wellysbw · 18-01-2022 5:45pm

I had phone restarting issues but they've improved since the update. Only 1 restart in 4 days since update.

Still no joy on the headphones. No update on tracking since Dec 27th. Generic response from Google

Disappointing to say the least with Google. This never happened with all my years owning OnePlus phones

Chibs · 18-01-2022 6:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118495724#Comment_118495724

In the same boat. Got tracking on the 27th but nothing since.

Silver-Tiger · 19-01-2022 4:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118493782#Comment_118493782

Thanks for this. Copied something similar but stuck with the new layout and icons.

I actually like the large 'At a glance' widget. But it's pointless using it as even when you turn the stock 'at a glance' off the date remains and sits on top of the widget. Anyone know a workaround that doesn't involve a new launcher?

Movie Maestro · 19-01-2022 9:04pm

I was considering buying a Pixel 6 but am not sure now, seems to be a lot of negative feedback on this thread. Is it all just related to the December update that crippled the signal or is the Pixel 6 still worth getting.

breeno · 19-01-2022 9:37pm

Just picked up a 6 at the weekend and really liking it so far. Battery great. Camera great. Android 12 very smooth. I missed the messing around with the update bugs in fairness.

Keith186 · 19-01-2022 9:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118502188#Comment_118502188

The phone is grand now, it definitely launched with some bugs and added the reception bug but they have since been fixed.

It wasn't a huge upgrade for me coming from a P30 Pro but I'd say it was worth it given the lowish price and the headphones offer.

If you're upgrading from a recent flagship phone that's working fine it's not going to be worth it as much, but if you need a new phone anyway I'd say go for it.

soap1978 · 20-01-2022 4:41am

Won't it be a big upgrade from the mi 9 t pro

mossie · 20-01-2022 9:26am

I got a reply to my email about headphones, basically saying "we're still working on it" so could be a while yet.

pandabat · 20-01-2022 1:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118503996#Comment_118503996

Probably not in many noticable ways. The Xiaomi seems to have had a decent camera to start with and performance-wise, there won't be much difference to speak of in day-to-day tasks.

For reference, I came from a OnePlus 5 (2017) and only the camera is the significant area of improvement. The OP5 camera was good without being brilliant in 2017 so one of the best cameras of 2022 in the price bracket was worth a punt especially with the headphone offer. In other areas, maybe the Pixel 6 is marginally faster/smoother etc. but nothing to get too excited about and that was coming from a phone that was over 4 years old - if the OP5 camera was better then I probably wouldn't have bothered.

I am happy enough with the Pixel 6. Miss the notification LED and notification slider on the side (for instant and discrete setting to vibrate/silent) and the OP5 was certainly more svelte and pocket-friendly. With the Google phone, you're getting a stock Android firmware which doesn't have all the custom bells and whistles that you might get from other manufacturers. How much this affects you will depend on how you view the ones you use. It doesn't really bother me but many others here did moan a bit about certain missing things. Upside is regular and guaranteed future updates for some time.

It's up to you but, unless there's a pressing reason that you need to upgrade, I'd hold on to your current phone for another year or two.

d0157063 · 20-01-2022 2:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118504166#Comment_118504166

i called them out of frustration and same reply. headphones could be out in next 2 days or 2 hours they dont know - no comp for delay - since Google team is working v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v hard to deliver pending orders......i respectfully said ok and hung up.....!!!!

wassie · 20-01-2022 2:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118505419#Comment_118505419

For reference, I came from a OnePlus 5 (2017) and only the camera is the significant area of improvement.

Peoples comparative view from their previous phone really depends on what they used their phone for. In reality, these 2 phones are worlds apart when just comparing their hardware specs alone.

https://www.gadgetsnow.com/compare-mobile-phones/Google-Pixel-6-vs-OnePlus-5

What sets this Pixel apart from previous versions (and most other phones) is their Tensor CPU that allows it to harness the power of Google AI & machine learning on the device itself rather than in the cloud. This then allows for features rich camera recording & editing capabilities of photos & videos and live translation to be performed in real time.

Plus the Titam M2 security chip makes this one of the most secure Android devices enhancing user privacy. This is probably the main reason I have been reluctant to use a Chinese branded android phone to date. OnePlus has a sketchy track record for their devices when it comes to privacy.

MickH503 · 20-01-2022 4:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118505419#Comment_118505419

Try the aodNotify for Pixels app to get the notification led back.

20-01-2022 4:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118502188#Comment_118502188

You'll really only hear from the folks with problems, so I wouldn't say this thread is representative of all owners. I've had pretty much zero issues with my pro since launch. Would like to have gotten the headphones by now but that's my only real complaint.

Royale with Cheese · 20-01-2022 5:35pm

The fingerprint scanner was garbage at launch. It's much better now but not quite as good as the OnePlus 7 Pro I came from which is still a bit disappointing but no longer a deal breaker. The software has the odd glitch for me but nothing major and my OnePlus did the same kind of things anyway. I'm growing to like it more these days but the absolute balls Google made of the December update would leave me worried they're liable to break something major on the phone with any future update.

20-01-2022 5:46pm

I've literally never had an issue with the fingerprint scanner, couldn't understand what the furore was about.

banjobongo · 20-01-2022 8:16pm

anybody finding an issue with the Smart lock feature, I have it set for my home to be a trusted place but very often when I reach out for my phone I have to enter my PIN?

Liamalone · 20-01-2022 10:18pm

I've come from a Pixel 3 and I can't fault this phone, tis great.

The free headphones are awesome too, I thought I would sell them unopened but I couldn't resist and wouldn't dream of selling them now.

pandabat · 20-01-2022 11:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118505623#Comment_118505623

True, the Pixel 6 hardware is capable of so much more but, for what I use day to day, I can't say that it matters or that I'd notice the difference. Ymmv of course

21-01-2022 1:23am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118507794#Comment_118507794

I believe every 4 hours you have to re-enter your PIN to unlock the device. However, I have noticed recently I appear to be having an issue with the phone not connecting to my watch over Bluetooth and the phone has to be restarted to get it to work properly. I was hoping this would be fixed in the latest update but unfortunately the problem still persists.

How do you file a bug report with Google?

lertsnim · 21-01-2022 9:59am

Is the Now Playing icon missing from the lock screen for everyone or is it just me?

MickH503 · 21-01-2022 11:23am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118510328#Comment_118510328

Yes, just noticed it missing after you asked

devnull · 21-01-2022 11:41am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118507794#Comment_118507794

"But first you'll have to unlock your device."

Smart lock doesn't seem to work right on this phone. Constantly it's locking my phone when I am at home despite the fact that it has my place set up as a trusted place and shouldn't be doing it.

I never had this problem with my OnePlus 8 Pro. Smart lock worked perfectly but with the Pixel 6 Pro, the GPS seems a little less sturdy and accurate than what I had on OnePlus.

It's odd though, as GPS in Google Maps is fine, but when I'm trying to add it to smart lock, it's bouncing around a little bit to the house next door, over the road, the house the other side etc.

opus · 21-01-2022 11:44am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118507794#Comment_118507794

Yup it's fairly flaky, I've a Garmin watch which is always connected but it still locks. Also have my workplace & home set along with on-body detection but still see the annoying message "phone was manually locked" way too much.

micks_address · 21-01-2022 12:28pm

Android auto all over the shop with my car. Never once had an issue with apple car Play

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