Cracked the whole screen when it dropped onto one of the edges. Used the google store repair. Ordered repair on 22nd Oct and it was returned on the 5 Nov. It would have been quicker but I was notified of a delay during the repair. Phone came back like new. Very happy but pricey. If I broke it again don't know if I would pay again though.
Anybody else have their voicemail notifications disappearing? Sometimes I'll have no missed call or voicemail notification and then will call 171 and have a new voicemail. Very annoying. I checked the notifications and all look turned on.
Girlfriend used it the google repair last January...I don't think it was too lung turnaround - however the phone took another fall just before Christmas and screen went like 'purple ink' blots and now it's essentially ruined again...don't think can justify dropping €140 on it again! Fairly delicate screens on the pixel 4a, (even with a case)!
Was hoping to get her to ugprade to a Pixel 6 but think she's tempted to go back to Galaxy with an S20/S21 FE if they can take a bit more punishment.
After a couple of near-misses my 14 month old daughter finally delivered a killer blow to my wife's Pixel 4a. Screen totally smashed and unresponsive to any touch inputs. Have decided to go with a repair through Google's store for €140. Has anyone used it before, specifically for smashed screens? How was the repair quality and speed?
I mostly look at boards, email, Twitter and internet banking on wifi. It fairly rips through the battery, much more than it did compared to when I first got the phone.
No issue on mine though them effing up the December Patch on the Pixel 6 has me back using the 4a
Battery life on my 4a has gone to shite... And I can pretty much identify the December update as occuring around the same time. Is it time for a factory reset, or do I need a new phone?
Im looking for a case with built in battery pack. Has anyone come across something theyve found reliable? Thanks
You do whichever gives you better value data.
Yes it does. I have a 48 physical SIM and a VF esim active at the same time.
In my experience so far it works the same as a normal dual SIM phone (such as the Galaxy S10) except that the 2nd SIM in this case is an eSIM.
Was in Spain & UK recently and used the esim for roaming with the 5euro add-on from Vodafone. Also tried the 1gb trial from Truphone and it worked here and the UK. Handy feature to have. Dual SIM works the same as two physical Sims. Can only set one sim to data though. When making a call or text you can specify which SIM to use.
Speaking of eSIMs, I've never used one and am hoping to travel to the US next year. I'll need data for driving. Do I buy and eSIM here and use roaming or buy a US eSIM and go from there?
Secondly, does anyone have an armband for the 4a they'd recommend for exercise/running?
Do you know if it takes both eSim and physical in dual operation like a conventional physical dual SIM device
The esim is great to have and handy to be able to store a couple of SIMs on the esim too (only one of the esims can be active at a time).
You can also get global data esims when roaming outside the EU etc which is nice to be able to setup before you go etc.
48 is a disaster for roaming (slow, spotty often non working data coverage) so its very handy to be able to have a VF esim ready to activate. Can just buy the €5 data bundle on the My VF app then for EU roaming.
Yea I set up a Vodafone esim to try out coverage before switching as my signal with Three wasn't great at work.
Vodafone are only network doing it at the minute but Three are meant to be doing it soon. Was easy set up on phone once I had managed to get through all the glitches on the Vodafone site. Just scan a barcode once your sale is done. Certainly handier than opening sim card tray!
Have a 3a and using as dual SIM. Works perfectly. Esim very straightforward to setup.
Anyone using an ESim and physical SIM in this dual siming ? Just noticed this seems to be available for this device and the wife has one sitting in drawer from work but was reluctant to use it as didn't know it was dual SIM until recently.
Battery has gone downhill since Android 12 update for sure.
I've found the battery to be quite poor since the get go, I will struggle to get a full day if I do anything remotely screen-intensive (maps navigation, take a lot of photos etc). It's a fantastic phone otherwise
I was quite impressed with the battery on this, until fairly recently. All I'm doing is browsing boards, the odd check of email, some Twitter, etc. It has started to chip away at it now, even before Android 12.
How's everyone else getting on with it?
run_Forrest_run wrote: » How are current owners of this phone finding it? I am looking to upgrade from my Moto G4 and this seems a good option.
Basil3 wrote: » It was €300 with switch and save last time I looked (€400 with €100 discount for switching). If not in a rush, I'd wait for the next time they offer something similar.
Heroditas wrote: » I'd swear my phone scanned what I posted earlier. Just received a message saying the claim has been validated and I'll receive the headphones within 60 days
DopeTech wrote: » €349 now on Vodafone.ie Should be unlocked so you can use it on any network. Not sure if a topup is required.
aireng wrote: » Any way round it?
Bluefoam wrote: » I've contacted eir about this on other phones and was told that they don't support it on the back end...
aireng wrote: » Hi Everyone, I just bought a pixel 4a, love the phone but I can't get wifi calling to enable. I'm on Eir and all my other phones work with wifi calling. The option to turn it on is hidden and using the secret menu it shows but is greyed out and I cant change it. Any suggestions?
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