/r/GooglePixel
The (un)official home of #teampixel and the #madebygoogle lineup on Reddit. Get support, learn new information, and hang out in the subreddit dedicated to Pixel, Nest, Chromecast, the Assistant, and a few more things from Google.
Welcome to r/GooglePixel, the (un)official home of #TeamPixel and the #MadeByGoogle lineup on Reddit. Get support, learn new information, and hang out in the subreddit dedicated to Pixel, Nest, Chromecast, the Assistant, and a few more things from Google.
Everything you need, including support, flair info, leaks, and AMAs, is right here.
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Hi I bought a rode mini headphone jack microphone before realizing google pixels don't have headphones jacks. I then bought a USB-C to headphone converter, but no matter what I do, I can't get the microphone to record audio. I don't know if this is a google pixel thing or just something technical.
Idk if that's something new, but I recently upgraded to a 14in 2022 MacBook Pro 14in, and after downloading the images from Google Photos and opening them in Preview, I can clearly see the screen adjusting the brightness to display the HDR content. Nice to know that there is a way to properly see Ultra HDR content on a device other than Pixels themselves.
Hi, I have a Pixel 9 Pro, but the "Fix it" or "Proofread" options don’t appear for me. Is there any reason for this? Or anyway to fix it ?
Does anyone know if the Pixel 8 screen issues have been fixed or is it possible to still get a defective one when bought new?
Hey folks, sorry if this doesn't belong here. I have disabled background usage for android auto, yet every day I somehow have 6 hours plus of background usage. it's the task eating more of my battery than anything else. wondering if anyone knows a fix or work around to stop it from running all the time.
ps. I do use android auto for about 2 hours a day usually. the rest is all background activity.
Hey I live in Morocco and I was considering buying pixel since it matches my needs and I picked pixel 8a or 8 but I have problems with prices, at first I planned to buy on Amazon but the price was too high bc of taxes and pixel 8a / 8 was started from 400$ + and when I checked a website thats a middleman, I stumbled for pixel 8a at price 370$ new (8g/128gb) and pixel 8 for 401$ (by shoppers ) and I was confused how cheaper they are compared to Amazon even many phones like a35 or Redmi note 13 pro plus is much cheaper in Amazon than official websites with the taxes so I'm kinda confused about prices. Just note something I don't rlly trust shops here cus I'm afraid I get scammed.
Hello! I unboxed my new Pixel 9 Pro three days ago. Everything's fine except the fact that there were no system updates of any kind, and most importantly - no Android 15. When I'm checking for updates, progress indicator rotates for a longer moment and then says that the phone is up to date. The date of last update is shown as July 5th.
I'm in Germany now. The phone was bought in Poland. Do you think it is normal? Is rollout of Android 15 still in progress? Shouldn't I get at least some security fixes?
I have a Pixel 7 since release (2022) two years ago.
Last week I started seeing a purple rounded shape on my screen around the place of the backspace key on the keyboard. It's not part of the screenshots (not software) but really on the screen. Then today I saw 3-4 other spots appearing at other places. They do not look like an image retention of something that would be displayed often, really just weird shapes of a single color. I do not have the habit of leaving the screen on for long duration, or with high brightness or in hot temperatures so I wonder what could have caused it. Of course it remains after a reboot and doesn't go away by displaying other images.
I unfortunately don't have any other device to take a picture of it right now.
Does anyone have any idea what's causing this and if something can be done? I wasn't panicking with a single spot, but seeing it spreading around today is concerning. Of course my manufacturer warranty expired last year.
When I make calls, my contacts tell me it comes in as a Private Number (and often flagged as Spam). I'm a US based T-Mobile user. Caller ID is active on my T-Mobile account. All the online instructions say to go into the settings in the Phone App, and go to "Call Settings". But I don't have that option in the settings menu for the app, i've been trying for days. Updates are complete. i've turned it on and off. i've tried using the short codes. Nothing is working.
Any ideas?
I noticed recently that some ads on YouTube are extremely bright. I usually have my brightness at 10%, but some ads play at 100%. The sudden change in brightness clearly isn't good and could be potentially dangerous to some (e.g. if you have photosensitivity due to surgery or a eye checkup).
I looked into my Pixel 8's settings and if I display the HDR ratio (which prints a number on the top right), everything is 1.00 except these ads on YouTube, which are at 8.00. This also happens with photos, but these don't stand out as much because they sit around 4.00-4.99.
Given my phone literally knows the HDR ratio it is currently showing on screen, it makes little sense to me that you can't turn it off. So, is it possible to do so? or at least to stop apps from manipulating my phone's screen brightness and hurting my eyes?
Just want to know if there are any deal breaking bugs that are not yet patched.
Just curious to hear from those who maybe switched from the latest slab to the latest fold or went the other way from fold to slab.
I have the Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi Mesh system. Just the main router and a satellite that is upstairs and on the other side of the house. Ever since I got my Pixel 8 (previously had Pixel 6 and no problems) I noticed when I go up and down the stairs, the connection to wifi drops and it won't reconnect.
I've exhausted all the settings / firmware / support options with Netgear. I've disabled Adaptive Connectivity on the Pixel. Running latest android 15.
At this point I don't think there's anything can be done except find a mesh system that is known to work with Pixel 8 (and this is gonna be a pain because I have a CT scanner, Yale smartlocks (!) and thermostats, etc on the network that aren't exactly the easiest to reconfigure for a new network).
Any ideas? Maybe I missed something. Does anyone have the Orbi in their home with a Pixel 8?
EDIT/UPDATE:
I disabled the 'daisy chain' feature on the Orbi b/c apparently that's only needed really if you have multiple satellites and for the first time in a long time I was able to go up the stairs, get a flawless transition to the satellite up there (normally would disconnect and remain offline) and then back downstairs (still on the satellite but didn't drop from wifi like it normally does) and after a few minutes, it transitioned to the main router without disconnection.
So, if you have a Pixel (especially Pixel 8) and a Netgear Orbi RBR20 and experiencing dropped wifi across a 1 router + 1 Satellite system. Try disabling Adaptive Connectivity on the phone, and the daisy chain feature under Advanced/Wirless on the RBR20 admin setup page.
Hey, I have a pixel 8 pro, and recently the edge of screen touch sensitivity feels drastically less responsive. It's making gestures hard to use and typing using keys at the edge of the screen often don't press. For example, I'll often have to press the far left side of the backspace key for the phone to register it.
I've toggled the screen protector toggle in display settings and rebooted, neither seem to help. Anyone else experience this or have any suggestions for possible solutions?
To all 9 Pro XL users, could you share your experiences with the 9 Pro XL network modem? Are you encountering any heating issues when using mobile data?
Just ordered Pixel 9 pro XL from Google offer with trading in iphone 14 pro. It will be arriving tomorrow. Excited for it. Any tips on moving the data from iphone to android and changing settings upfront in pixel.
Coming from Pixel 5, the greatest phone form ever made. New Pixel has a lot of nice things, same as the 5. The software is fine. The camera is fine. Unlock is worse than 5's back fingerprint reader, but it's not as bad as I was worried. The 20 pages of release forms you sign to give your life to gemini are annoying, but a one-time affair.
The issue: This phone is so f***ing big.
Is this the future? Should I just accept that phones are 2 handers now? i.e. not so much "phones" as pocket sized tablets? And to be clear, I've got no beef with 2 handers (e.g. if you're a barbarian), but how is there not a market for one-handed phones for non-giants?
I understand that "change rage" is a real thing and I'll eventually adapt in another few weeks... but I'm wondering if adapting to this monster is even a good idea? Like, if I'm feeling inner-arm strain now, what kind of pixel-induced repetitive stress injuries am I setting myself up for?
Have other folks felt this strain (literal and metaphorical)? Any suggestions? I'm considering the following, would be curious what y'all think?
Which option would you vote for? Or how else have y'all other non-giants adapted here?
I bought this app after reading about it here 3 weeks ago and after using it and getting a few updates I can safely say Pixel Toolbox is a game changing app for Google Home Launcher users, enhancing the overall experience with seamless features that elevate device usability. This app introduces a trio of functionalities: double tap to sleep, an iOS-like ringer quick setting tile, and a clear all apps feature for recent tasks.
One standout feature is the double tap to sleep functionality. Unlike other apps on the market, Pixel Toolbox’s implementation is remarkably reliable and responsive. It flawlessly turns off the screen without any flicker, creating a polished user experience that feels native to the device.
The iOS-like ringer quick setting tile is another thoughtful inclusion, allowing users to switch between sound profiles with just a tap. This feature is particularly useful for those who frequently toggle between ringer, silent, and do not disturb modes, making it easier than ever to manage notifications.
Additionally, the clear all apps feature for recent tasks provides a quick and efficient way to declutter your app usage without the need for extra taps or swipes. This is an old school custom ROM tweak that many of us are familiar with and I'm glad to see it included and working perfectly in the Toolbox app. great job Dev
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.doubletaptosleepscreenoff
Hey guys,
my Pixel 8 Pro can't read NFC tags (or anything like the german ID card) but contactless payments DO work with the google wallet or with the Sparkasse app.
Does anyone have an idea how to troubleshoot this?
My device is on Android 15 but not enrolled in any beta, I deleted all app data/cache and reinstalled the "AusweisApp" and restarted the phone multiple times.
What puzzles me is that contactless pay does work with 0 problems (so I assume NFC sending works but reading doesn't?)
I'm trying to buy a Pixel Fold from a marketplace. The person listing it has bought the phone on a 24 month loan from the Google store.
How can I be sure that this loan won't be carried forward to me after I've paid the full amount quoted to them
Edit (needed to add more info) - I live in a region where Google sells its devices through local retailer networks and the Google Store doesn't exist. The seller has bought the phone from the UK from the Google Store and has put it up on sale at a marketplace in my country.
My Pixel 6 doesn't charge with USB-C/USB-C cables. It charges with USB-A/USB-C cables. If I put a USB-C/USB-A (from the Pixel box) adapter between a USB-C brick and a USB-A/USB-C cable it charges, but with a USB-C/USB-C cable with the same brick it doesn't. Do you guys have any idea, what I could do?
Hello I purchased a Pixel Tablet from a seller online, and the device is showing notifications saying that the device is fully managed by Google LLC and it's locked into DEMO mode. With many restrictions, Can't you please assist MDM locked
Somebody know if gemini IS avaliable in Spanish (Spain). News re showing its but i cannot access
Google Pixel has a pretty high trade-in value right now, and I'm hoping they keep it that way for Black Friday or holiday sales. Does anyone remember if they usually keep trade-in values steady during those sales, or if there are usually better deals later? Thanks!
Hello,
I am writing to request assistance in transferring all of my data from my old Pixel 6 to my new Pixel 9 Pro XL. I attempted to transfer my data using the data transfer tool that appears during the phone’s initial setup. However, this process only transferred a limited amount of data.
Specifically, photos and contacts were successfully transferred, but app data was not. The tool only downloaded the apps from the Google Play Store, but I am required to manually configure each app. Additionally, apps that were installed from external sources were not copied.
I would appreciate it if you could provide guidance on how to transfer all of my phone’s contents without missing any data.
Thanks in advance.
I've been on the market for a quality case for the tablet that has a magnetic closure cover included. I have the Poetic case, which closes with a magnetic flap, just as the Speck case does, but I'm wanting one where I don't have to rely on the flap. Is that even possible, or did Google not include magnets within the tablet where that can be done like iPads. I really like the EiP case, but I've verified that the keyboard cover also doesn't magnetically close.
Bonus points if there is some form of a stylus holder/loop included.
Ultimately, I really love the way the Logitech iPad cases look and function and wish we could get something similar to the Pixel Tablet.
Has anyone on here been a long time Samsung user and swapped from flagship Samsung products to Google Pixel Pro products? Outside of the obvious tradeoffs, such as granular apps that allow you to customize your device more than what Google Material You already allows, loss of 100x zoom, home screen customization, and S-Pen, what other things did you find yourself facing that were changes? If your photos are stored in Google Photos and not directly on device, can you still post those photos to social media? I'm strongly considering the switch. Any feedback and insight would be super helpful!
I used OEM unlocking in the developer settings on a pixel 4, how do i undo the unlocking without losing data?