Google Pixel 5

FishLicker · 20 Mar 2021 at 09:04

It wasn't defective. It was just rubbish

dale1uk · 20 Mar 2021 at 18:31

LiE said:
You've also got to remember most people will be buying the P5 at a discount. On launch everyone would have got a pair of Bose to sell for £120 making it a £480 phone. I bought one this week for £470.

Yep, I got £140 for my headphones and another £30 from TopCashback making it a £430 phone

_Jimlad_ · 20 Mar 2021 at 19:04

Rimsy said:
You had a defective phone yet refused to return it and instead whined constantly on this forum about how bad pixels were. Didn't really help yourself much did you

Spot on from memory

michty_me · 20 Mar 2021 at 20:11

Ive had a few issues with my pixel 5 and can see where fishlicker is coming from but I don't think I would change my pixel 5.
For what it cost compared to my brothers s21, I still prefer the P5. That's my opinion though

unwashed potato! · 20 Mar 2021 at 20:17

The thing I like so much about the p5 is the lack of expensive features you never use. This is the first pixel non A version phone I can think of that does it without the useless crud.

Thinking of stuff like squeeze to get Google, the hand gestures rubbish etc.

relicalpha · 26 Mar 2021 at 22:58

If I get a pixel 5 from somewhere like Amazon, is the (2year?) warranty provided direct from Google or do you have to go via the reseller?

Rimsy · 26 Mar 2021 at 23:59

Apex said:
The thing I like so much about the p5 is the lack of expensive features you never use. This is the first pixel non A version phone I can think of that does it without the useless crud.

Thinking of stuff like squeeze to get Google, the hand gestures rubbish etc.

Hah... I used to really like the squeeze thing (though had it set up to launch the camera so the phone was ready to take a photo before it was even out of my pocket). Was one of the few useful gimmicks imo!

_Jimlad_ · 27 Mar 2021 at 13:26

relicalpha said:
If I get a pixel 5 from somewhere like Amazon, is the (2year?) warranty provided direct from Google or do you have to go via the reseller?

You have both options. If direct from Google then you can get a hot swap replacement. They send you a new one. You send them the old one back after

If not purchased from Google you can go with whomever you purchased from or direct to Google but you will have to send your phone in first before they issue a replacement.

Google don't do repairs they just replace. So it's quick.

Vita · 5 Apr 2021 at 13:43

Well after browsing for android alternatives to my iPhone. I’ve decided to try the google pixel 5. Should get it sometime this week and I’m looking forward to it.

LiE · 5 Apr 2021 at 14:34

Vita said:
Well after browsing for android alternatives to my iPhone. I’ve decided to try the google pixel 5. Should get it sometime this week and I’m looking forward to it.

I recently moved over too, be interested to know your thoughts. I decided to replace Chrome on my Pixel 5 with Edge and same on my desktop, fed up of the lack of ad blocking on Android chrome. Also using my Microsoft account via the MS Authenticator app to sync passwords, it allowed me to import all my Chrome passwords which made the switch a breeze.

Matty8787 · 5 Apr 2021 at 16:08

LiE said:
I recently moved over too, be interested to know your thoughts. I decided to replace Chrome on my Pixel 5 with Edge and same on my desktop, fed up of the lack of ad blocking on Android chrome. Also using my Microsoft account via the MS Authenticator app to sync passwords, it allowed me to import all my Chrome passwords which made the switch a breeze.

I recommend samsung browser, built in adblocking and dark mode across all sites.

fallbayuk · 5 Apr 2021 at 16:22

Anyone had their screen repaired and if so, by who? Smashed mine this afternoon

I'm also willing to try and replace the screen myself if the parts are easy enough to get hold of?

michty_me · 5 Apr 2021 at 16:36

fallbayuk said:
Anyone had their screen repaired and if so, by who? Smashed mine this afternoon I'm also willing to try and replace the screen myself if the parts are easy enough to get hold of?

I would have a look on replacebase. They usually have tear down guides and sell replacement parts.

xb8browney · 5 Apr 2021 at 16:49

michty_me said:
I would have a look on replacebase. They usually have tear down guides and sell replacement parts.

£215 ouch

michty_me · 5 Apr 2021 at 17:14

xb8browney said:
£215 ouch

Wow! Didn't expect that!!

LiE · 5 Apr 2021 at 17:39

Maybe possible to claim on house insurance?

dante6491 · 5 Apr 2021 at 19:22

April patch appears to be in the wild. Just checked and it is being pulled down for me.

Android police with the write up as usual: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/...ix-long-standing-december-feature-drop-issue/

michty_me · 5 Apr 2021 at 19:27

dante6491 said:
April patch appears to be in the wild. Just checked and it is being pulled down for me.

Android police with the write up as usual: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/...ix-long-standing-december-feature-drop-issue/

Thanks, just doing it now.

LiE · 5 Apr 2021 at 20:17

Looks like there's an improvement to the camera in some third party apps for 5/4a 5G.

fallbayuk · 5 Apr 2021 at 22:17

screen

xb8browney said:
£215 ouch

Blimey, cheaper to send it away for repair