The Pixel 3 thread, featuring 'The Notch'

OldMrBrennan83 · 11-10-2018 05:00PM

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

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

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

henke · 11-10-2018 05:09PM

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 · 11-10-2018 05:10PM

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 · 11-10-2018 05:17PM

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 · 11-10-2018 05:18PM

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 · 11-10-2018 05:40PM

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 · 11-10-2018 09:35PM

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 · 11-10-2018 09:52PM

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

OldMrBrennan83 · 11-10-2018 09:54PM

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 · 11-10-2018 09:57PM

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 · 11-10-2018 10:12PM

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

Shn99 · 11-10-2018 10:20PM

madmoe wrote: »

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

Qi-Certified wireless chargers

Kraiox · 11-10-2018 10:44PM

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. · 12-10-2018 08:08AM

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?

12-10-2018 08:16AM

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 · 12-10-2018 08:57AM

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

nim1bdeh38l2cw · 12-10-2018 10:03AM

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

micks_address · 12-10-2018 10:18AM

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 · 12-10-2018 01:50PM

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 · 12-10-2018 01:53PM

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 · 12-10-2018 02:02PM

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 · 12-10-2018 02:07PM

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. · 12-10-2018 02:16PM

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 · 12-10-2018 02:21PM

Found a piece on the CAI which confirms what I said.
See attached file
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theintern · 12-10-2018 02:26PM

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 · 12-10-2018 03:59PM

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 · 12-10-2018 04:47PM

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 · 12-10-2018 05:03PM

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 · 12-10-2018 05:03PM

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 · 12-10-2018 05:48PM

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.

The Pixel 3 thread, featuring 'The Notch'

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