The Official Google Pixel 4 Thread

alexakasloth · 27 Nov 2020 at 12:08

Just ordered the Pixel 4a, compared with the unlimited contract I am on the upgrade worked out at an extra £288 for the phone. Looking forward to using the camera on this.

[edit] What cases does everyone have on their phone? Undecided whether to get a basic plastic protector type one, flip type or if theres a cool one I've missed.

BMox81 · 30 Nov 2020 at 14:58

One place where the Pixel/Android shines is the notifications. So much better than on iOS and how they are grouped. Add in the AOD and it’s perfect.

BMox81 · 8 Dec 2020 at 21:17

Will the feature drop come as a separate update?

Johno please? · 11 Dec 2020 at 08:12

Liking my Pixel 4A... except the fact it doesnt come with a data usb cable. Also doesnt seem to have a music player app as standard :confused:

_Jimlad_ · 11 Dec 2020 at 11:16

Johno please? said:
Liking my Pixel 4A... except the fact it doesnt come with a data usb cable. Also doesnt seem to have a music player app as standard

YouTube music ?

Johno please? · 11 Dec 2020 at 19:38

_Jimlad_ said:
YouTube music ?

Yea found that thanks, bit crap tho, full of trash when you're online. So weird they don't have a dedicated proper music player.

_Jimlad_ · 12 Dec 2020 at 08:38

Johno please? said:
Yea found that thanks, bit crap tho, full of trash when you're online. So weird they don't have a dedicated proper music player.

I think they are all going that way. Online streaming content. They just asumme you are constantly connected to the internet these days.

BMox81 · 17 Dec 2020 at 06:20

Do I have to wait for EE to give me the feature drop?

I've got the December security patch but stuff like changing the grid layout still isn't showing as an option for me.

_Jimlad_ · 17 Dec 2020 at 18:12

BMox81 said:
Do I have to wait for EE to give me the feature drop?

I've got the December security patch but stuff like changing the grid layout still isn't showing as an option for me.

Nope it's in the December update

BMox81 · 17 Dec 2020 at 20:08

_Jimlad_ said:
Nope it's in the December update

I guess the Pixel 4 didn’t get that particular feature then.

Captain · 30 Dec 2020 at 00:44

Does FaceID work with Santander, Barclays and MBNA on the pixel 4 XL?

biron_w · 30 Dec 2020 at 08:43

Captain said:
Does FaceID work with Santander, Barclays and MBNA on the pixel 4 XL?

I have 4 banking apps on my phone and face unlock only works with one. It's up to the app developer to incorporate what's required to use face unlock and if they don't then you're knackered.

BMox81 · 30 Dec 2020 at 10:48

biron_w said:
I have 4 banking apps on my phone and face unlock only works with one. It's up to the app developer to incorporate what's required to use face unlock and if they don't then you're knackered.

Why I ended up making a Starling account as it was one that did use it.

Captain · 30 Dec 2020 at 11:09

biron_w said:
I have 4 banking apps on my phone and face unlock only works with one. It's up to the app developer to incorporate what's required to use face unlock and if they don't then you're knackered.

Is it the same for all phones using Android or just pixel phones?

I’m wanting to try Android again but reluctant to give up iOS.

Balb0wa · 30 Dec 2020 at 12:46

Bought a Pixel 4XL, about a month after it came out for £479 after cashback at John Lewis, sold it, tried a few other phones.

Bought a second hand one off music magpie last month,good condition, for £284, its now developed a charging problem.

Chatted with google on the phone , its under warranty and eligible for advanced replacement, so they send me the link £829 !!! , i know they don't take the amount, but jeeeez,lol.

V_R · 30 Dec 2020 at 13:36

Captain said:
Does FaceID work with Santander, Barclays and MBNA on the pixel 4 XL?

Santander and Barclaycard here. Neither use face unlock.

Captain · 30 Dec 2020 at 13:43

V_R said:
Santander and Barclaycard here. Neither use face unlock.

So with no fingerprint reader as a backup, you have to use a pin every time you want to log in?

V_R · 30 Dec 2020 at 13:50

Yes, you have to use your security number. I don't find it an issue tbh.

biron_w · 30 Dec 2020 at 22:53

Captain said:
Is it the same for all phones using Android or just pixel phones?

I’m wanting to try Android again but reluctant to give up iOS.

Basically if an app hasn't incorporated the API to use face unlock then you can't use it. Regardless of the phone. Most let you use the FP scanner but of course the Pixel 4 XL doesn't have one.
And Face Unlock is utterly useless if you're in a shop because it won't work if you have a mask on :rolleyes:

kinger8938 · 15 Jan 2021 at 10:01

Tempted by a 4a 5G over a Pixel 5 as the differences seem minor?
Amazon have a warehouse one for £440 used Like New which they say means brand new but box is damaged? Dont know if I trust that.

Theres few pictures which show the handset and box opened so that makes me think theres a chance theres more to it?

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