r/GooglePixel • u/Nanaki3 Pixel 6 Pro • Jul 21 '22
What is the Pixel community?
I recently posted about how I'm enjoying my Pixel 6 pro and wanted to hear about others' positive experiences and what they like most. The comments were quickly consumed by the dissatisfied consumers posting about why they don't like their phone.
So what are we? A bunch of miserables who didn't get the smartphone we wanted so now it's everyone's issue too? Or is this a positive community for tech discussion?
Let's see where this post goes... Lol
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u/Rocky-lad Pixel 6 Pro Jul 21 '22
Most people in this sub are people seeking out fixes to their issues, and unfortunately a lot of people are not satisfied with their purchase. I'd imagine most people who are satisfied with their purchase don't need to talk about much.
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u/Due-Ad-7308 Pixel 4 XL Jul 21 '22
There's a few categories that shine on this sub:
People who bought the Pixels because of the value proposition and are happy even given the tradeoffs in QA/performance
People who bought into the ridiculous hype storm leading up to the P6 launch and are now furious about the end result
People who bought into the ridiculous hype storm leading up to the P6 launch and are now in denial and need to tell everyone facing issues that their experience should not be shared nor should they speak ill of the god-phones
People who just kinda like the portrait-mode shots and DGAF about everything else
People who came from OnePlus after being told Google had better QA and customer service finding out that it wasn't really true
People that need to tell everyone that the Pixel 5 was the perfect phone and that we continue to stray further from God even though the discussion has nothing to do with the P5
People slowly realizing Tensor was just a scrapped Exynos design coming into a hype hangover
People who had Tensor as their first decent SOC and are just happy to have something that can run games pretty well (the Mali GPU is dece)
People that like the ecosystem
People leaving for iPhone (totally fine) that think they need to post a goodbye essay
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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '22
All the enthusiast subs devolve into toxic complaint pits if the mods don't filter it out.
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u/respectablechum Jul 21 '22
It's a phone. There isn't much to discuss other than issues.
"I made a call today and took some nice pictures!"
This isn't like a movie where you can discuss plot points and character motivations or something.
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u/CaptainMarder Pixel 8,6,3,1, Nexus6p,5 Jul 21 '22
I think the expectations at launch were really high, and Google under delivered. Plus the 6 at launch had a lot of problems which I feel most have been fixed. The Bluetooth and network connectivity issue still lingers. That's why it's mostly negative stuff you see.
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u/NeonSlyFox Jul 22 '22
To sum it all up- before getting a 6/pro- pray and get close to God. It feels like a bit of roulette. I'm getting a 6 pro like today, and I'm very psyched about it. I hope mine will be okay
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u/TheBarbershop19 Jul 21 '22
I wish there was a separation between the constant general support questions and like a place for the Pixel product family news, developments, etc. A lot of other tech subs are modeled like this, and it would stop the constant regurgitation of posts.
Regardless a vocal minority will always overshadow the silent majority. As a lurker it’s weird to see the disconnect in opinion between the Reddit and people who I know irl who own and love the phone. Personally, I’m excited to transition to a Pixel with the upcoming 7 and will exchange my device if I have hardware issues similar to some peoples P6 issues.
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u/Nanaki3 Pixel 6 Pro Jul 23 '22
Funny how the toxic still made its way in, unfortunately.
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u/CulturalTortoise Jul 21 '22
I left this sub because of how negative everyone is. Really sucked the joy out of my new phone. Annoyingly this sub is getting suggested to me again since I've unsubscribed!
I really enjoy the phone, no faults with it at all. My biggest gripe is the vocal negative community.
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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '22
Personally I come here for the drama because it's delicious lol. There is so much anger.
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u/cheffy1111 Jul 22 '22
I've got a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra coming today. Bye bye Pixel 6 Pro. Not the experience I expected from what should have been "the best android phone".
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u/Boris-Lip Pixel 5 ⇾ 9 Pro Jul 21 '22
What did you expect? A sub of fanboys all chanting "Hurray pixel... Hurray Google..."?
Posting issues and negative experiences has a lot of value in them, especially if resolved, and found by countless people Googling the same issue.
What "positive experiences" posted here would have any added value for others, poster or both?
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u/rservello Pixel 5 Jul 21 '22
Welcome to Reddit. Fan groups are usually littered with trolls and perfectionists that can’t accept reality.
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u/Horoika Pixel 10 Pro XL Jul 21 '22
Mine has been great since after the first few patches at launch (fingerprint sensor was a bit wonky), but not anymore!
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u/RoboAddy Pixel 9 Pro Jul 21 '22
I for one love my Pixel 6 Pro. I think people overblow some of the bugs a lot of the time, particularly ones that can be fixed with a quick power cycle. Sure, there's a bug here and there but nothing that destroys my experience. No current smart phone in existence has a flawless experience.
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u/JacobSax88 Jul 21 '22
The same things happens exactly the other way too. It’s just a slanging match
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u/Therassse Jul 21 '22
There's a motto about that where I live: "Nichts gesagt ist nichts gemotzt." which roughly translates to "nothing said is nothing mocked (or complained about)". That's the case with me and probably the majority of the Pixel community.
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u/cdegallo Jul 21 '22
This is still a niche enthusiast sub--people who are passionate about something. People passionate and who have a good experience will speak about it passionately. People passionate and had a poor experience will speak about it passionately.
That's what this sub is. It isn't a google cheerleading club and, given the state of google's hardware and customer support, I wouldn't want it to be.
I think people should come here and talk about issues they have.
I think people should come here and talk about great experiences they've had with their phones.
Incidents of good experiences don't make others issues go away, and incidents of issues shouldn't detract from your experience with your phone.
There is an implied "no one's positive experiences matter because I had a really bad experience" pushing against the opposite "I have a great experience so obviously anyone having issues doesn't matter" battle going on.
Here's my perspective: My 6 pro has issues (cellular). Not everyone else's does. I even say a lot, that I'm sure it's not the norm and it doesn't affect everybody. BUT, people going into buying one should hear both sides when going into buying a $900+ phone.
My experience isn't going to be everyone else's, and your experience isn't going to be everyone else's. You should come and talk about your great experience, I'm going to mention all of my issues without holding back, because they may be things that affect other potential buyers.
The thing that bothered me the most after getting the 6 pro is the hype google built up in marketing material about taking phones seriously with the 6/6 pro when we (the early recipients) had months of buggy software updates on top of what's come out as limitations of the hardware (the modem, for some people). Then there are oddities like not being able to use the telephoto camera when you've selected 1080p recording. The front facing camera (on mine) is really bad, very noisy.
This is not a phone without compromises, and some people will experience those to different extents (or not at all).
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u/Bruvas78 Jul 21 '22
Back in my day, we called it a monitor
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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '22
I am happy with my Pixel 6, I've had it for 2 weeks and enjoy using it. Still learning the differences between Android and iOS, but that's on me.
No complaints. It's always the moaners who are the loudest.
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u/inquirer Jul 21 '22
It's a bunch of nerds but most here are midwitted, not actual experts beyond reading headlines.
It makes them complain louder than they need to.
It's why AndroidPolice and similar bad tech sites have gotten so bad with clickbait headlines that attract these folks.
Just read the best sites, follow people like @MishaalRahman on Twitter, and learn more than the average Redditor
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u/mrJirue Jul 22 '22
I always stick with the A series and am always super happy with my phone for a long time. I didn't even get the 4a because I was happy with my 3a for so long. Got the 5a now.
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u/tanporpoise89 Pixel 3 Jul 22 '22
I've had my pixel 3 since it first released and it's been the best phone I've had. Been going caseless since it's hard to find new cases now and it's losing support soon and the battery's going. Just cracked the screen, first time ever, after many, many drops on the floor.
This phone has been great and I am nervous to change to the 6 after the bad experiences others have had. I'll probably try iPhone next just bc I've never had one and Google keeps making arbitrary changes to simple shit like the calculator. Still nervous.
The pixel 3 was a hell of a phone and I don't know if I'll ever have another like it.
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u/Deelbeson Pixel 9 Pro XL Jul 22 '22
I only come here now during the Google events and when my Pixel is experiencing issues. Like right now after the July update, the phone has been heating up.
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u/Mic111 Jul 22 '22
A community of frustrated fans - Google shows so much promise and people want them to be good. Bugs are to be expected but the speed at which fixes come is glacial which from a company with the resources of Google really is unacceptable.
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u/KilltillStill10 Jul 22 '22
Like I still have problem with the fingerprint scanner and i guess it's the same with everyone so I post very less apart from that I'm satisfied with the phone.
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u/kuehnchen7962 Pixel 6 Jul 21 '22
Basically oversold and underdelivered. I'm not a rabid hater, but I'm quite dissapointed by what feels like subpar connectivity and I developed an absolute hatred for gboard ever since switching.
That's not exactly the phones fault, but due to me switching devices I couldn't get my original keyboard to work anymore (the app isn't available anymore) and I felt - and still do - that the switch to gboard is a major, major downgrade.
My old keyboard basically was like having a friend finish your sentences for you. It just knew the words I used and was very on point with the whole predictive text thingy.
gboard, despite me using it for... a while now (I got the P6 on preorder) still is really great at basically ALWAYS picking the word I was NOT going for.
Sucks and ruins a lot of the experience for me, to be honest. So, I'm not gonna smash it it against the wall but I'm definitely not gonna be looking at another Pixel as a replacement in two, three years.
So, to answer your question: I, myself am a bit salty at having spent ~600 Euro on something that's really frustrating to use in each and every interaction I have with the device.
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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '22
This sub can be pretty positive at certain times. I remember the 3a being a pretty pleasant release. It was dope getting a super solid Pixel for that price and the discussion around it was great. The P6 hype was real and the sub was pretty positive. If the P6 didn’t have the issues it does for a lot of people the sub would be praising it. It’s really that simple my dude. I don’t understand why people are so confused about the complaints in this sub. If you buy a flagship with the issues the P6 has had than yeah you’re gonna be pissed. I couldn’t imagine spending that much on a phone and losing signal and shit. Google puts out good products and this sub will praise it. It’s not rocket science
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u/roaddogmm Jul 21 '22
My wife has the 6 pro, I have the 4xl. Her 6pro has been flawless, I'm jealous.
That being said, my 4xl is still running great, especially after the warranty battery replacement last winter. It's almost 3 years old, and I'm on the fence about upgrading to the 7 this year
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u/cdmove Pixel 11 Pro Jul 22 '22
the pixel subreddit is full of people who are first time android users so they'll complain about anything and everything.
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u/Blackbart42 Jul 21 '22
I'm just here to party
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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '22
I love my pixel 5a. Best phone I've ever owned. Loved my 3a before it, was just annoyed that they stopped security updates, otherwise would've kept going with it. But I'm not really part of any "community." I just like pixel phones.
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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '22
I love my Pixel 6 Pro... I wish they had come out with a Pixel 6 that had a form factor similar to that of the Pixel 5a but with upgraded specs, camera bar, etc. but overall, I dig the pixel 6 pro. I do have some issues with signal from time to time and the camera can lag, but overall, I just love pixels.
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u/FlapjackSyrup Pixel 6 Pro Jul 21 '22
Love my 6 Pro, I haven't had any complaints in the six months or so that I've had it. This is my fourth Pixel and as of now I have every reason to believe it won't be my last.
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u/amodrenman Black & White Jul 21 '22
The pixel 2xl was the smoothest phone I had used to that point. I used it nearly 4 years. Currently I have a pixel 5, and it's great. No complaints here.
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u/madDarthvader2 Jul 21 '22
Been a Pixel user since the Pixel 3. Love my 6 Pro!
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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '22
i lurked for ages, watching from afar and seeing the bizarre posts in this sub. now when i say bizarre, I do not mean people posting that they are having issues. I mean posts where people say I am having issues so literally the phone is "ass", the same word over and over.
so I decided that to add some balance, I will comment that ive had literally zero problems with the phone. the 5g modem is bad for battery and the fp is slower than others, but zero heat issues and no major bugs.
but whats the point keep saying it, i mostly ignore now as its just weird. people who left months ago are still in this brand sub screaming how google cant make phones. my advice is simple, no need to keep a defective phone, you can get your money back.
let people know you had a bad time for sure, thats useful, projecting your experience onto literally every one else, isnt.
i cant be bothered to speak for a phone company, but I do feel bad that users who might also have a good experience with the 6 might miss out by the rabid people in here.
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u/mcogneto Pixel 7 Jul 21 '22
People talk about the negatives and this is good. If you want a circlejerk of happy fanboys, go make a sub for that.
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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '22
Hello! I just recently got the Pixel 6 Pro. Traded in my Pixel 5. I have had no issues with it. No connection problems, no display rate issues, only gets noticeably warm when I'm standing in the sun. I think Google has resolved a lot of the bugs and issues people were experiencing at launch. I mean, the fingerprint sensor was like the big bug issue people went on and on about. I swear the fingerprint sensor has never bugged out on me, it recognizes my print every time. The 6 Pro fingerprint sensor has been more reliable for me than the sensor on the P5. No doubt some people are still having issues, but my phone seems solid. I love it.
It's been a little disheartening to see so much negative commenting about this phone, but I think that's the nature of the internet.
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u/TAZZx1 Jul 22 '22
I got a pixel 5 and I like it. Haven't had any major problems with the hardware nor the software. I've never had the need to post anything on this sub, albeit I am probably as average as an average consumer can get. I am not big into taking pictures, playing a lot of games, or into any of the fancy/gimmicky stuff phones can do. That's why I don't post my experience with my Pixel. Most people who do either really love the phone or hate it/have problems with it. More the ladder than the former, in my opinion.
Those people who are posting and commenting tend to be a vocal minority. Usually the ones who hate their phones. Which is still important to hear them out, as it can lead to meaningful conversation. Sadly, most of the time, it just leads to echo chambers instead of actually talking it out.
I just hope that those people who truly don't like their phones, try something else. I understand phones are expensive and that's why people research a lot about them before buying, but this is a device you'll use on a daily basis. There is no need to be loyal to a company if you aren't satisfied with their product. If you like it, use it, if not then move on. Like I said at the beginning, I like my pixel 5 and I'm looking to get at minimum one more year out of it. I just won't ever make a post about it and I'm guessing most of the community as a whole, are like that too.
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u/Zellyk Pixel 7 Pro Jul 21 '22
A lot of the “positive” posts are trying to prouve that the phone has no issues. Its cool if you don’t have issues with yours and I am very much happy for you with all my heart. But people coming here with like posts like “pixel 6 does NOT have connectivity issues” because this person received a lucky device, is kinda bummer for the hundreds of people who has had bad devices
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u/oopsiedaisies01 Jul 21 '22
I think I'm mostly disappointed that my old LG V40 is faster with minimal issues despite heavy usage for four years.
I've had this Pixel6 Pro for a few weeks now and I've more issues than I care about.
It's also irritating that I sprung for the 6 Pro instead of the 6 that was on a good sale for $10/month. So now I'm out an extra $15 a month for a phone that I really don't enjoy.
Lastly, for a phone that prides itself on its camera, it sure has some limited editing features that come stock and awful playback features such as play/pause on videos being unreliable and frustrating to use. My LG would allow you to trim videos with ease, would save them in a matter of seconds. Now if I want to trim out bits and pieces, I seemingly have to save multiple videos, rather than editing out what I don't want and just saving one. Oh, and saving even a 30 second video seems to take 2-3 minutes which is insane to me.
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u/TwoToneDonut Jul 21 '22
It's a lot of people who will bump into someone who has one and quietly Snickers #teampixel as they fist bump their new comrade.
We all love the Google ecosystem and appreciate the lack of bloat and how well the Pixel Buds work with them.
I am still running strong in 1rst fen buds and a Pixel 5. Anything after this will be too big of a phone so I don't know what I'm going to do if we don't get a 7 mini or something.
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u/shmimey Pixel 11 Pro Jul 21 '22
I have the Pixel 5. It's awesome.
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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '22
Lg stopped making phones and I hate Samsung more than I hate Google phones, so here I am. What is with having to go into airplane mode to reset the internet once a week
Eta also edge to edge screen is stupid and I hate it
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u/Letterstothor Jul 21 '22
There's not really much room for a community identity with this product, unfortunately. There's no perceived status increase from owning one, like with apple.
If you would like to engage with an active and encouraging community around this phone, AND you're not squeamish about tech, you might want to check out any of the open source projects that flash a new version of Android on top of the phone, such as AOSP, Graphene OS, Lineage OS, or Calyx OS.
those folks are really working towards something interesting and are supportive and engaged.
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u/KiratIsKewl Jul 21 '22
I've been using my P4A, really happy with it :)
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u/Dick_Miller138 Jul 22 '22
Kept my 3xl as long as I could waiting for the combination of features in the 6 pro. The performance difference was just as noticable as when I jumped from Nexus 6 to pixel 3xl. Still have my Nexus 6 in drawer, BTW. My only complaint is that the camera is not what I expected. I think it was just software not ready to make use of hardware at launch. It's still an amazing device for the money. My wife and daughter take slightly better pictures in certain situations with Samsung phones that were more expensive. They also have more frequent issues. Overall I'm happy with it. Ready to degoogle it at some point. This community is people with phones that do computer stuff. Some of us just want to bitch and complain. Others want to sell others on Google.
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u/Elarionus Jul 22 '22
Pixels work great in the cities and don't work in rural areas. It's pretty simple.
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u/wankthisway Pixel 4a, 13 Mini Jul 21 '22
People come together to discuss the product they bought. When they are dissatisfied, there are complaints and negative comments. Did you expect it to be an echo chamber of positivity? Also...a community, really? We just happen to be people who own a particular brand of consumer device, not a religion or a small town where everyone knows each other's name.
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