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Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro

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  • #842
    mykrodot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭mykrodot


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122620460#Comment_122620460

    thanks a million for that , its hard to know what sites to trust for reviews, fake reviews are the latest thing! :-)



  • #843
    mykrodot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭mykrodot


    delete



  • #844
    mykrodot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭mykrodot


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122621683#Comment_122621683

    I agree, the price is initially what put me off in January with the Google Pixel 8/8Pro. They've come down since then but still expensive. I will try Refurbed when I am ready to buy. The main thing with me is the camera.



  • #845
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Honestly I loved the apple camera,but id the 7 Pro aswell as the 12 pro max

    And currently the 8 pro

    No contest

    Google wins hands down.

    Climbed our highest mountain on Sat and the pics I got were brilliant,those with me were amazed at the quality,

    Despite the rain,wind etc



  • #846
    wassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,761 ✭✭✭wassie


    Google store sale on at least 20% off (or more)

    P8 Pro - €679.20

    P8 - €547.20



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  • #847
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,314 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122093023#Comment_122093023

    How did this turn out (or anyone else with pink lines/green areas on the screen)? Google have acknowledged an issue and have extended the warranty for these devices:

    https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/15009955?hl=en

    My device has started with the intermittent pink line. I've been approved for an RMA but want to get a picture of it occurring to send with the device in the event of any disputes.



  • #848
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,442 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122668602#Comment_122668602

    I got it replaced quickly after I posted this from Amazon and the new one has been fine ever since. The pink seemed to disappear before I sent it back so not sure if it was a software issue but happy to have it replaced anyway



  • #849
    wassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,761 ✭✭✭wassie


    Google Store is offering great trade in prices on Pixels at the moment.

    I picked up the P8 Pro last week for €679.20. Being offered €732 as trade in price on a P9 Pro XL for €1219 which includes free Pixel Buds Pro 2. Tempting as I still have a P7 to sell.



  • #850
    beardo81
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,056 ✭✭✭beardo81


    I saw that too, the trade in prices have increased significantly.

    With the addition of the Buds Pro 2 worth 250 thrown in it makes for a great offer (first in a long time from Google)



  • #851
    wassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,761 ✭✭✭wassie


    So I decided to return the P8 Pro (even thought it was a great price) for a full refund.

    Trading in my P7 on the P9 Pro XL after being offered €433 - not bad considering I bought it in Sep 23 for €519.



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  • #852
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,163 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Anyone have notification problems? I have a p8pro and for some reason ring doorbell doesn't notify until i pick up my phone and unlock it, fotmob (football scores app) notifications don't seem to work at all. Both worked fine on the old phone



  • #853
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,896 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122699493#Comment_122699493

    Go to Settings and search for Notifications. Under Privacy you'll see Notifications Permissions Manager.

    In there you can see the individual app settings for notifications.



  • #854
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,163 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    They're switched on. It's weird, i get them for ring sometimes. Other times the doorbell goes but i get nothing on the phone. 5 minutes later i pick up the phone and unlock it and then I get the doorbell on the phone. Football app just doesn't work. Might uninstall them and reinstall



  • #855
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,237 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122700355#Comment_122700355

    Go into app battery usage and turn on allow background usage for the Ring app. This allows the app to run while locked.



  • #856
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,558 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    Any issues to be aware of if buying a Pixel 8 in the USA and using in Ireland/EU? Are there still issues with 4G/5G bands or other differences that may be important?



  • #857
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭corks finest


    My 5G is spot on(!eir)



  • #858
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,314 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122700796#Comment_122700796

    Make sure warranty is covered over here. I don't think it is.



  • #859
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,314 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Android 15 now available. I didn't get a notification but when I went to check for a system update it was available.



  • #860
    Royale with Cheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,449 ✭✭✭Royale with Cheese


    I have a 6 Pro and updated to 15 yesterday, can't notice a single difference. Didn't even get a new features tour like you normally would, was like any other minor monthly update except the 14 changed to a 15. I read there was a charging cap coming with Android 15 but seems that's now coming in a later feature drop.



  • #861
    opus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,121 ✭✭✭opus


    Yup I thought the same, couldn't see any difference at all.



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  • #862
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,237 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122725006#Comment_122725006

    The only new feature I've seen is the ability to have a secret locker for sensitive apps etc. Even at that I'd hesitate to call that new as it's been available for quite a while on most non stock variants of Android.



  • #863
    Quazzie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 30,102 ✭✭✭✭Quazzie


    Instagram not working properly since the update. 😩



  • #864
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Blessing



  • #865
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,447 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Haven't noticed much difference after installing 15. Checking for app updates seems to be slower. There's an option for turning Bluetooth on automatically tomorrow.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



  • #866
    wassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,761 ✭✭✭wassie


    Anyone buying a new Pixel on the Google Store to take advantage of the Trade-in prices - see my timeline and experience in this post in the P9 thread.



  • #867
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭corks finest


    dropped my 8 pro in the gym🤦‍♀️

    Back to apple as it would have taken e300 plus to fix my 8 pro

    In fairness ‘twas a great phone

    Pictures superb

    But I’ve dropped it loads of times, damage done,

    Screen bleed 🩸 etc,

    Despite having a good case on it



  • #868
    Terminator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 778 ✭✭✭Terminator


    Google store is offering a €300 discount on the Pixel 8 Pro until 3/12

    128GB : €599

    256GB : €659

    512GB : €799

    256GB seems best value but I wonder is it worth it going for the 512GB. Do the photos quickly take up space?



  • #869
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,547 ✭✭✭Ryath


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122845300#Comment_122845300

    I'd pay the extra 60 for the 256,worth it long term. Photos don't take up much space it's more if you record or download a lot of video. Was hoping they would have better offer on the 9 but this is tempting. I have a 5% off code also and an old 3a I can trade which would make the a 256 8 Pro €552 landed. That's nearly too tempting to pass up. I just know as soon as this offer is over there will be an offer on the 9 Pro though!



  • #870
    dball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,921 ✭✭✭dball


    delete please - wrong forum:

    i managed to smash the sccreen on my pixel 8a - ffs.
    I am being quoted €150 / 200 and middletonIT quoted 250 for a new screen.
    The phone cost me €300 in Three store.
    surely everyone I talk to is trying to shaft me - i though a new screen was no more that 70 or 80 euros?
    Can any one recemmend somewhere that is more reasonable?
    Thx



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  • #871
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,237 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123385965#Comment_123385965

    Looks like €150 is about it, Vodafone are quoting that with a 10% discount to €135.

    https://www.vodafonerepair.ie/products/google-pixel-8a-repair

    At €250 you'd be best off getting a new 9a for €400 from Three or Vodafone and claim the free Fitbit. Screen on the 9a has been increased in size to use the same part as the 9 and 9pro, phone itself is slightly bigger than those due to thicker bezels though.



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