Google Pixel Phones 2016

[galapogos]

1 word backup... Pixel owners got free Google photos storage, why worry?

True, but you'll still have to do some housekeeping when you run out of space, and decide what videos you want on-device what what videos you want in the cloud.

 

[kEvinErd]

True, but you'll still have to do some housekeeping when you run out of space, and decide what videos you want on-device what what videos you want in the cloud.

Google Photos allows for housekeeping to be done in 1 click.

 

[batboyz]

True, but you'll still have to do some housekeeping when you run out of space, and decide what videos you want on-device what what videos you want in the cloud.

Actually, that's the purpose of backup, not to have to do housekeeping, i.e., can wipe device anytime without worry. And yup, Google photos got one click housekeeping to remove all backed up pics/vids.

 

[MasK]

My new Red glass skin

Sent from Samsung SM-G930F using GAGT

Is that dbrand for the rear glass only?
If I were to skin that portion only but use without a case, do you think the skin holds up well? Any dirt stuck on the edges or signs of peeling/dog ears?
Thanks.

 

[p0mp0m]

Need advice.

I'm getting the set from US (my friend is in the US now, so can ship to his US local address).

However, I'll need a US credit card if order from US google play store.
Anyone has a way to bypass this?

Link for US playstore
https://www.usunlocked.com/access-us-google-play-store-outside-u-s/

 

[absolut777]

Need advice.

I'm getting the set from US (my friend is in the US now, so can ship to his US local address).

However, I'll need a US credit card if order from US google play store.
Anyone has a way to bypass this?

Link for US playstore
https://www.usunlocked.com/access-us-google-play-store-outside-u-s/

You might wanna scan the forums regarding sets from US. Lots of complaints re defective sets on their NA sets. RMA is gonna be a b*tch. Don't forget US have sales tax, which can go as high as 10%. And you can't claim that back.

RoW (int'l) sets doesn't seem to have much problems. They are easier to get at retail stores without contract eg JB hi-fi in Australia, Carphonewarehouse in UK. After tax claim they are the better bet.

Tip: Singapore banks allow transfer of funds to overseas Visa cards.

So... Find friends in Australia/UK instead.

 

[orlengtao]

You might wanna scan the forums regarding sets from US. Lots of complaints re defective sets on their NA sets. RMA is gonna be a b*tch. Don't forget US have sales tax, which can go as high as 10%. And you can't claim that back.

RoW (int'l) sets doesn't seem to have much problems. They are easier to get at retail stores without contract eg JB hi-fi in Australia, Carphonewarehouse in UK. After tax claim they are the better bet.

Tip: Singapore banks allow transfer of funds to overseas Visa cards.

So... Find friends in Australia/UK instead.

US have tax free state.

 

[mackie8]

Is that dbrand for the rear glass only?
If I were to skin that portion only but use without a case, do you think the skin holds up well? Any dirt stuck on the edges or signs of peeling/dog ears?
Thanks.

Yes dbrand skin for glass only...
I think should be fine but still quite slippery.. i used the full back only before without a case.. it holds up well...no peeling or stuck dust...

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[p0mp0m]

You might wanna scan the forums regarding sets from US. Lots of complaints re defective sets on their NA sets. RMA is gonna be a b*tch. Don't forget US have sales tax, which can go as high as 10%. And you can't claim that back.

RoW (int'l) sets doesn't seem to have much problems. They are easier to get at retail stores without contract eg JB hi-fi in Australia, Carphonewarehouse in UK. After tax claim they are the better bet.

Tip: Singapore banks allow transfer of funds to overseas Visa cards.

So... Find friends in Australia/UK instead.

Sorry, care to mention a few problems for NA set?
Too many pages Liao, hard to refer back.

I'm getting from US as their pixel phone is one of the cheapest compared to U.K.

 

[batboyz]

RMA is gonna be a b*tch.

Huh? US is the easiest for RMA since got many forwarders to choose from and RMA can be done directly with Google without going through third parties/resellers/merchants. Good luck RMA-ing to AU/UK if merchant does not ship direct to SG since there is no forwarder, unless you're a frequent flyer to those countries.

Don't forget US have sales tax, which can go as high as 10%. And you can't claim that back.

As mentioned by others, US got tax free state, e.g., Oregon.

 

[Alexz_Hong]

Not sure in terms of problems, but one thing to note is also that US set doesn't support 4G+ in Singapore.

https://madeby.google.com/phone/specs/

Sorry, care to mention a few problems for NA set?
Too many pages Liao, hard to refer back.

I'm getting from US as their pixel phone is one of the cheapest compared to U.K.

 

[galapogos]

Google Photos allows for housekeeping to be done in 1 click.

Actually, that's the purpose of backup, not to have to do housekeeping, i.e., can wipe device anytime without worry. And yup, Google photos got one click housekeeping to remove all backed up pics/vids.

Yes, I'm aware of the 1 click backup, but backup is done purely on a time-based criteria, i.e. delete on-device files that are already backed up after x number of days if you run out of space. AFAIK you can't assign certain files as non-deletable. If that works for you, great. However, if you have important photos and videos from a long time ago that you view often and hence wish to keep on device, then it might not work for you.

 

[batboyz]

However, if you have important photos and videos from a long time ago that you view often and hence wish to keep on device, then it might not work for you.

IMO, the more important the files are, the more I won't keep it in just a single device. This is a recipe of failure. I will store it in multiple places for replications, e.g., multiple cloud storage, NAS, PC, laptop, etc, I will replicate it as many times as possible.

In addition, nowadays, having multiple devices and the need to access the same files from various devices/places/times, it's best to not store in just one device.

Personally, I don't do time-based backup. I backup immediately/as soon as possible I have the chance to, hence anything happen to my device/phone, I can just reset/wipe/etc without worry.

 

[denilson]

Anyway even if the video is not on the device itself anymore, the link to the video is still in google photos, so you can just access it anytime as long you have internet access

 

[GeSteSoh]

You might wanna scan the forums regarding sets from US. Lots of complaints re defective sets on their NA sets. RMA is gonna be a b*tch. Don't forget US have sales tax, which can go as high as 10%. And you can't claim that back.

RoW (int'l) sets doesn't seem to have much problems. They are easier to get at retail stores without contract eg JB hi-fi in Australia, Carphonewarehouse in UK. After tax claim they are the better bet.

Tip: Singapore banks allow transfer of funds to overseas Visa cards.

So... Find friends in Australia/UK instead.

Who want to buy, I'm now in Aus

 

[GeSteSoh]

Who want to buy, I'm now in Aus

My Aus set still no issue since October but wifey dun wanna use her white pixel xl, still using her trusty 6p

 

[batboyz]

Does Android use more RAM than iOS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCFpgknkqRE

 

[leinadhok]

Not sure in terms of problems, but one thing to note is also that US set doesn't support 4G+ in Singapore.

https://madeby.google.com/phone/specs/

Has anyone managed to get 4G+ with their RoW set?

 

[Alexz_Hong]

Has anyone managed to get 4G+ with their RoW set?

Why not?

 

[mackie8]

Anybody experience music skipping when using a bt headset and a notification comes..like whatsapp..carousel...?
Any workaround? Its annoying...

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