Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro

muckwarrior · 25-10-2023 5:40pm

I have an intermittent issue where Facebook app (also built by Meta) doesn't open links. It also happened on my old 6. Never seen it on another app so I'd be 99% sure it's an app bug, not a device issue.

Dozz · 25-10-2023 5:48pm

@TheRona it's not just an Instagram issue. Screen flickering in google photos also and videos scrambling all the time.

Coming from a Pixel 6 that never had these issues

rizzo 1976 · 26-10-2023 1:33pm

No issues here.

1jcdub · 26-10-2023 9:59pm

My replacement P8P had been working flawlessly. Unlike my first P8P. You might have just got a bad one.

MarsyB · 27-10-2023 1:49am

Submitted my claim for the watch from Vodafone after many refreshes throughout the process. It was approved within 10 mins after I managed to submit it.

machiavellianme · 27-10-2023 5:44am

Anyone else getting 503 errors while trying to submit a claim?

TitianGerm · 27-10-2023 7:11am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121289033#Comment_121289033

I'd guess the website is getting hammered. It won't load for me at all.

1jcdub · 27-10-2023 7:57am

Same here

Dozz · 27-10-2023 9:28am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121288462#Comment_121288462

Am sending it back today. Once refunded I will probably just buy another from the Google Store anyway.

Was considering getting the 8 but I think I would miss the extra viewing real estate that the pro gives.

1jcdub · 27-10-2023 9:52am

Claiming for the watch from Vodafone. Its asking for the invoice number on the receipt. Would this be the order number, delivery number or transaction number?

podgeandrodge · 27-10-2023 11:00am

What a nightmare, I know it was probably just a case of waiting until later today, but ended up refreshing multiple times and guessing some form entries to get to the end, even at the end I didn't know if it went through other than that I got a confirmation email. Whoever runs that site should be fired on the spot for not anticipating the traffic!

podgeandrodge · 27-10-2023 11:01am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121289400#Comment_121289400

If you mean claiming on the rewards page (i.e. not from Vodafone website I assume), I used the order number.

1jcdub · 27-10-2023 11:05am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121289682#Comment_121289682

Thanks

1jcdub · 27-10-2023 11:36am

I see they are asking for a screenshot of the imei number form the phone. I got my original P8P replaced by Vodafone after the 16th, as it was faulty. But they told me to use the original receipt to make the claim. So rather than provide a screenshot. I provided a photo of the original box showing the IMEI number. Hopefully this will do.

MarsyB · 27-10-2023 11:54am

Yeah I got loads of errors and things not loading up last night just kept refreshing until I was able to get through it.

machiavellianme · 27-10-2023 12:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121289836#Comment_121289836

Mine is a gift for someone so hopefully the box will do. I don't want to have to turn it on.

That's if the site ever comes back. It's down for maintenance now.

1jcdub · 27-10-2023 4:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121289836#Comment_121289836

My claim was successful ! I never got a choice of colour though. Hopefully I'll have it in the next month so I can sell it before Christmas. I would have kept it only for it being 41mm and with me have a large wrist.

machiavellianme · 27-10-2023 8:59pm

They've come back to me seeking more info. The pdf that Three sent wasn't sufficient and they want a proper invoice or Delivery docket. Thankfully I found the latter in the bin. They didn't question a photo of the imei on the box though.

VegetaIRL8e · 27-10-2023 9:46pm

Well got my P8P from Harvey Norman today.

It was replacing an A52. My P6P was stolen back in July

Loving it so far. I just love vanilla Android it doesn't harm the fact I don't have any 'funnies' between my other pixel devices and this vs the A52.

muckwarrior · 27-10-2023 9:59pm

Any recommendations for covers? Or perhaps more importantly, any recommendations for which ones *not* to get?

TitianGerm · 27-10-2023 10:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121292426#Comment_121292426

I'm liking the Mous one I got for the Pixel 8.

Dozz · 27-10-2023 10:11pm

I like the Spigen Liquid Air. It's thin enough but gives good protection

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121292426#Comment_121292426

pandabat · 27-10-2023 11:04pm

Got the clear Spigen Ultra Hybrid still so as to enjoy the blue Pro in all it's glory. Seems good so far but only one minor drop/fall so not really tested.

I would however counsel against the Spigen Alignmaster screen protector for the P8P. While the application process was probably the best ever screen protector application experience that I've ever had, there are actually some black borders on the protector that do minimally take away from the screen area, e.g. I have to tilt my phone a bit to properly see the scroll indicator at the side of this page in Chrome.

1jcdub · 27-10-2023 11:24pm

I've got both the spigen liquid air in blue and the rugged armour (black). They are both excellent cases. You can get them on Amazon.de

beardo81 · 28-10-2023 9:25am

Be wary of this all please, it has f*cked my Pixel 6 and from the Google issue tracker, seems to be hitting Pixel 7, 8 and Fold also

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/10/android-14s-ransomware-data-storage-bug-locks-out-users-remains-unfixed/

TitianGerm · 28-10-2023 9:45am

My claim for the Buds were approved over night so just need to wait on delivery now.

VegetaIRL8e · 28-10-2023 9:46am

Same as you @TitianGerm approved for my watch overnight....expected delivery....before December 27th hahahaha

TitianGerm · 28-10-2023 9:50am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121293400#Comment_121293400

That's the maximum 60 day time limit. When I got my Bose headphones with the Pixel 6 I think it took about 25-30 days.

pandabat · 28-10-2023 6:34pm

When I got my Bose headphones with the Pixel 6, it took months. Bought phone in Oct '21, got headphones mid-Feb '22! YMMV but don't hold your breath. On the plus side, iirc there was some Google store credit issued to those who were waiting over the time limit so waiting for a while may give further value 😉

TitianGerm · 28-10-2023 6:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121294899#Comment_121294899

I think the issue was they ran out of the type of Bose they were originally meant to give away and had to source different model headphones which added to the delay.

This time because they are giving awar googke products you'd imagine the turnaround time will be quicker.

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