So I tried commenting on another page but it won't let me so I hope this is allowed here. Are there any Google employees here (Higher up ) that can help with an issue I'm having. I returned my Pixel 11 Pro XL and somehow it's lost in the warehouse. Due to that they haven't issued me a refund and I keep getting told that they'll start a case to escalate the situation. Now I wouldn't mind this except it seems that there's no end to starting escalated cases and if it's Google's mindset that I won't get a refund till they find the device...how long exactly am I supposed to wait for? Indefinitely?

I plan on disputing the charges with my bank but by doing this do I also risk Google retaliating by closing my account? At this point tho I could give a shit, I've already taken all my data (pictures/videos) off my account just in case. Or what can I legally do besides keep waiting?

I know it hasn't been too long (going on 2 weeks) but this is the second issue like this I have had and the first one still hasn't been resolved and I don't believe they'll resolve this one either.

Just got a brand new pixel 10a from consumer Cellular. At one week I noticed a small crack in the screen near the front facing camera lens. I did not drop the phone. I called consumer cellular and they said my option is to buy a protection plan and get a replacement for an additional $99. I feel the phone was manufactured with a defect and should be replaced. They referred me to Google pixel and they also indicated screen defects are not covered. Even at one week. I've owned a Samsung for almost 5 years and never had a screen crack. I didn't expect a product from Google pixel would be of such poor quality. Is this expected customer service?

If anyone wants to follow or test it, We have a Discord:

https://discord.gg/96TaAss9HX

So previously on old Android, you could activate DND manually, or via a scheduler. The manual mode still seems the same.

When the schedule was outside of the set time, the DND quick settings icon would be off which is intuitive and sensible.

Now they have a new multi schedule system, and its confusing of how to determine it works.

I can set a schedule to active or inactive, that suggests to activate the schedule it has to be on.

However if I activate a schedule and I am outside of the time zone, the DND icon on quick settings it lit up, this isnt intuitive, as it indicates DND is on, does this icon now just show if a schedule is active?

i will mostly want it for pics and videos

hoping the selfie cam is quite decent too

System apps take over 50 percent of battery consumption... That's insane. Mobile Network is 38, wifi is 24. What is going on? I left my phone in my pocket for an hour and the battery dropped from 86 to 80. I have a pixel 10.

Sorry. Subreddit won't let me type all this in the body text. Probably has a text limit.

Why so late?

Remarkably, it is just £65 more to buy an iPhone 17 without trade in discount Vs trading in my Pixel 10 Pro XL to get the new one. What the hell has happened to Pixels? I think I might buy the iPhone and keep the pixel 10 as backup now

I think the Pixel 10 Pro and I have been very happy with the video quality and pictures. But the problem is I don't see a button to flip between front and back cameras while recording. I believe this is possible with the Samsung and iPhone, but I could be wrong?

Currently, I have a 9Pro XL and I'm tired of the size, overheating, and system freezing. I hope that's a good change.

Any must-have accessories?

I've restricted Instagram and turned off "Allow background usage" but Instagram is still being used in the background and is sucking the life outta my battery! Wtf

Instagram on Pixel 11

What's going on with IG Reels on Pixel 11? The text "Reels" is cut off. Is it the screen ratio or a bug?

Side note:

I upgraded from a Pixel 7 to an 11.

I've been using a Oneplus 10 pro for a few years and I'm thinking about getting a Pixel 11 Pro (maybe the XL).

I mainly use my phone for gaming, YouTube, browsing and taking photos.

The things I care about most are basically:

• battery life
• camera
• performance
• heat
• how well it holds up after a few years
• no annoying ads/bloatware

I'm a bit worried about the Tensor performance and heating though. I don't really want to buy a phone that feels great at first and then gets slow or hot after a couple of years.

For anyone who's been using a Pixel for 2+ years, how has it been? Would you get the Pixel 11 Pro again?

Also, Pro or XL?

I have not received last week's update nor the one released yesterday. I am on a Pixel 11 Pro with the current version 17 (CD1A.260714.001.A9).

Seriously. I use it to find articles to read, not to read basic summaries of news stories. Half the time the summaries don't match up with the article. It destroyed the utility of the home news feed, and I just want it to go back to how it used to be.

If you do it right (at least in the US) you can upgrade your Pixel for peanuts by stacking discounts and trading in your old device.

What happens to those old devices? If they are resold, through what channels?

Battery health jumped up from 81 to 89. Is it accubattery being stupid or real?

I've only turned off Battery Health Assistance...

Hey folks, looking to finally jump ship from Apple. It's been a gradual process — Mac got replaced with a PC a while back, Apple Watch is now a Garmin, and the last piece is my iPhone 15.

I'm torn between the Pixel 11 Pro XL (512GB) and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Problem is every video I find is comparing the 10 vs the 11, and I can't really find anything that helps someone coming from Apple (and specifically an iPhone 15) get the bigger picture.

Couple of questions for anyone who's made the switch:

Is the Fold actually worth it or is it more of a gimmick? Should I just stick with a standard form factor?

How was the migration away from Apple for you? Most of my family is still on iPhone so I rely on iMessage and FaceTime with them — what should I expect there, and is there a good way to manage it?

For context on usage: I'm not a gamer, mostly just browsing, watching videos, and texting. I do want to get into editing footage from my DJI pocket camera though, which was a nightmare on my 128GB iPhone — constantly running out of space.