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Good day,
I am curious, are the RMA units from Google Play directly brand new phones, or refurbished/repaired ones? And is there any way one can check on the N5? (I read about the RTN menus, but that doesn't seem to work for me).
Thanks!
I´m interested in this because i´m waiting for my replacement
Yes. They send back a new retail unit when doing warranty replacements.
Refurbished
Sent from **Nexus 5 signal sucks**
Most likely refurb and has been fixed
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Yes even I'm interested in knowing this.
Does anyone know how long it takes to get the replacement?
I think they are new, at least in my case. But all 4 of them have had defects on the screen (dust?) and I am waiting for my 5th device...
I had to replace my Nexus 5. The CS rep at Google said that all Nexus 5 replacements were new. Hope this helps.
If all the replacements Nexus 5s are new... Where goes all the Nexus 5s we send them?
matteventu said:
If all the replacements Nexus 5s are new... Where goes all the Nexus 5s we send them?
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Christmas gift for the employees
exzibit7 said:
Yes even I'm interested in knowing this.
Does anyone know how long it takes to get the replacement?
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Pretty fast. Mine shipped the next business day after I requested it.. this was just last week.
MMMmMMM I thought they were new.....My replacement came in last week and around the len of the camera the black paint was chipping off. I ended up just returning the replacement and keeping my original
I wanna pick one of these phones up, just wondering when i buy it, will it arrive with Cyanogenmod 11? Or oxygen os?
Anyone recently bought one?
I bought mine early summer and I received it with CM12S
Bought mine in September I think, and it came with cm11. Easy enough to change it if you want.
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Bought just a week ago for one of my friends and it was a refurbished unit which came with CM11. Although damn easy to upgrade.
I preorder my pixel 3XL at the initial announcement. Yeah, but with all these Black Friday great deals I really regret pre-ordering. I wish I would have waited. Being a project fi customer for a long time I feel left behind or forgotten by Google.
boxcar8028 said:
I preorder my pixel 3XL at the initial announcement. Yeah, but with all these Black Friday great deals I really regret pre-ordering. I wish I would have waited. Being a project fi customer for a long time I feel left behind or forgotten by Google.
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If you paid with a CC you might check with them. Often times they'll allow you to price match within a certain amount of time.
This does happen pretty much every year so I don't think any manufacturers are hiding their cards.
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boxcar8028 said:
I preorder my pixel 3XL at the initial announcement. Yeah, but with all these Black Friday great deals I really regret pre-ordering. I wish I would have waited. Being a project fi customer for a long time I feel left behind or forgotten by Google.
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Sorry man. But where have you been? Every BF deal is half off like.. forever? October release orders are for those that are rich and don't give a crap. They get it a month before everyone else for bragging rights but the rest of us paid half what they did. And we only waited a month. Live and learn and as I've said before.. never ever buy a device other than on BF. 'Nuff said.
I bought mine on launch day and returned it within the 14 day period and bought a one plus 6t. I just ordered the Pixel 3 xl, at 700 bucks its a no brainer compared to the OP6T for 570. Next year I will wait for black friday again.
The original Pixel XL was the last phone I got right when it came out. Project Fi has $200 off up front, $200 credit for bill payment. Tack on $285 for my Pixel 2 XL. Now you know for next time.
It's the price you pay for being a front line beta tester!
zetsumeikuro said:
It's the price you pay for being a front line beta tester!
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I bought my phone with the Costco Citycard. They have a price protection program where you can call in and get the difference in price refunded for any item bought within the last 60 days. I called in and got my claim set up. I sent them a copy of the itemized receipt from Google store showing full price and then one of the advertised Google store price. Now waiting and according to email they sent within 2 weeks I will get the difference back on my credit card.
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yep, same opinion! i hate my self for the "i can't sleep well when i dont order it" !
Eudeferrer said:
I bought my phone with the Costco Citycard. They have a price protection program where you can call in and get the difference in price refunded for any item bought within the last 60 days. I called in and got my claim set up. I sent them a copy of the itemized receipt from Google store showing full price and then one of the advertised Google store price. Now waiting and according to email they sent within 2 weeks I will get the difference back on my credit card.
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I submitted my price rewind with my Citi Double Cash card :highfive:. So hopefully it goes through and if it does my 3XL will only end up costing me $400~ for the upgrade give or take.
I'm with you, but for a different reason. I'm on my fourth 3 XL. I RMA'd my 2 XL twice. I think this one finally might be ok but 5 warranty replacements over 2 devices that cost a grand each is ridiculous. I might would have just went and got an iPhone Xs Max if I hadn't been past my return window.
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I normally wait for the second batch and never pre-order in the past. but my Nexus 6p was literally on his last leg so I had to move forward with the pixel 3XL it's a great phone and all but now looking back I wish I would have picked up a cheap phone just to get by for a month. this pixel 3XL is also going to be the first phone that I'm not going to root, it's totally stock, even the bootloader is still locked. it's also the first phone that I'll be using a case and screen protector with.
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I'm with you, but for a different reason. I'm on my fourth 3 XL. I RMA'd my 2 XL twice. I think this one finally might be ok but 5 warranty replacements over 2 devices that cost a grand each is ridiculous. I might would have just went and got an iPhone Xs Max if I hadn't been past my return window.
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What were the reasons for RMA?
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What were the reasons for RMA?
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Screen issues on the 2 XL and speaker issues on the 3 XL. Two of the returns before Google confirmed they were working on a fix for the distortion. This last return, I had what I thought was screen burn in in the status bar of the notch, which I now think it's intentional but I sent pictures to Google support and they agreed. The bottom speaker on it also seemed much more distorted than the previous two. The 4th device, which I have now, seems much better in the speaker even though there is still some white noise. I'm hoping Google does actually fix this.
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MrMeeseeks said:
I'm with you, but for a different reason. I'm on my fourth 3 XL. I RMA'd my 2 XL twice. I think this one finally might be ok but 5 warranty replacements over 2 devices that cost a grand each is ridiculous. I might would have just went and got an iPhone Xs Max if I hadn't been past my return window.
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What exactly was wrong with your phones that you needed to RMA them so often? Just curious. Need to make sure mine doesn't have any similar problems haha
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What exactly was wrong with your phones that you needed to RMA them so often? Just curious. Need to make sure mine doesn't have any similar problems haha
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Do you feel like your phone has any problems? If you don't then you're better off not trying to look for problems and go into a RMA nightmare and get a phone from the Google store that you can't OEM unlock and go into a continuous loop of frustration and wasted time and money.
Op
I returned my xl for a replacement which got to me in 2 days.
Two days after I've received the second pixel I noticed black Friday deals come in. I ordered yesterday another pixel (the third one) and my second pixel (replacement) I'll be returning once google ships me the retun box. Should be any day.
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I'm with you, but for a different reason. I'm on my fourth 3 XL. I RMA'd my 2 XL twice. I think this one finally might be ok but 5 warranty replacements over 2 devices that cost a grand each is ridiculous. I might would have just went and got an iPhone Xs Max if I hadn't been past my return window.
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Im very well considering the iPhone xs, I'm kinda tired of Google dishing out half baked products.
"OH NO!!!!" - No one at Google
zetsumeikuro said:
I submitted my price rewind with my Citi Double Cash card :highfive:. So hopefully it goes through and if it does my 3XL will only end up costing me $400~ for the upgrade give or take.
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I got my credit for the rollback price on my statement this week. $200 for the phone and $20 for the case.
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I got my credit for the rollback price on my statement this week. $200 for the phone and $20 for the case.
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I got the $200 for the phone as well! I forgot to submit for the case didn't see it go on sale. Do you have the screenshot still of the case on sale? If so, could you post it for me please? You got the fabric case? Thanks!
This is my first time considering a Pixel device so that comes with a lack of knowledge. I was curious about Pixel device release history and whether or not we have seen prices drop on existing devices when a new Pixel is released. Basically I want to know whether waiting a few weeks is worth it or should I give it a shot now? I'm certain the 3a is the phone for me, the question is just when.
Jersey846 said:
This is my first time considering a Pixel device so that comes with a lack of knowledge. I was curious about Pixel device release history and whether or not we have seen prices drop on existing devices when a new Pixel is released. Basically I want to know whether waiting a few weeks is worth it or should I give it a shot now? I'm certain the 3a is the phone for me, the question is just when.
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Well I'm just going to go for the pixel 3A because it seems like a pretty good phone for the price. Also LTE band compatibility is all there so I'm all right with the device. I've heard multiple times that it will support AT&t v o l t e and wifi calling.
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Here's a promo code for the pixel 3a line. It's a $50 google store credit after purchase.
Promo code:
B-QJ4CYBBXC3KDSK7ERTS90UT
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It definitely supports this. I'm on AT&T and it will default to wifi calling every possible chance it has......
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zonedgold said:
Here's a promo code for the pixel 3a line. It's a $50 google store credit after purchase.
Promo code:
B-QJ4CYBBXC3KDSK7ERTS90UT
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Thanks so much for the promo code. My new Pixel should arrive in a couple days. Very much appreciated.
Its on! $200 off the Unlocked Pixel 4 XL at Google Store and Best Buy.
I just reordered from Google store!!!
Google Store
https://store.google.com/product/pi...G98qxM0-hxjKGeObnuuKOvynw-d_emZRoCfX4QAvD_BwE
Best Buy
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/google...e-unlocked-just-black/6382531.p?skuId=6382531
https://9to5google.com/2019/11/07/pixel-4-black-friday/
MicroMod777 said:
Anybody waiting to get the Pixel 4 XL for Black Friday for major discount? I think if it goes down to $599 maybe I'll buy it again!
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Yup... I saw how upset people who pre-ordered were last year after seeing the deals. First time I haven't pre-ordered since the galaxy S2 lol.
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MikeC4510 said:
Yup... I saw how upset people who pre-ordered were last year after seeing the deals. First time I haven't pre-ordered since the galaxy S2 lol.
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After watching people ranting on YouTube how last year people got really upset after the Pixel 3 XL prices got slashed big time, I think its worth the wait.
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Yes I'm waiting too. Already have some accessories purchased for when I get it
srimay said:
Yes I'm waiting too. Already have some accessories purchased for when I get it
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MikeC4510 said:
Yup... I saw how upset people who pre-ordered were last year after seeing the deals. First time I haven't pre-ordered since the galaxy S2 lol.
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What you guys think the price will fall too? $699?
I would say $200 off each model like last year
I jumped on the Verizon deal and saved 450 with a pixel XL.
Ordered mine from Amazon just got an updated email saying delivery a week from Monday (11/11). If the price drops within the 30 day return period, Amazon will make it right. So after $100.00 gift certificate and hopefully another $200.00 Black Friday the phone will be worth what it should cost. ($699.00)
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What you guys think the price will fall too? $699?
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That'd be nice. I'll take anything whether it's on the Google store or via Google Fi. I'm going to get the 128gb version since I've been running on less than 10gb on this pixel 2xl since I got it (64gb)
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MicroMod777 said:
What you guys think the price will fall too? $699?
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I don't think Google will give you anything off.. well maybe a hundred or two but that's it. The carriers on the other hand will give you half off, no trade in required although perhaps another line added. But then you run the risk of bootloader locked, carrier locked for 60 days or more and being locked into 2 years of service because you only get a monthly credit over two years. But there should be some BF leaks in the coming weeks so you never know. At this point you might as well wait and see since it's only a few weeks.
I'm holding out with fingers crossed! ??
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I'm holding out with fingers crossed! ?
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I don't think they'll make the same mistake as last year. And piss people off who pre-ordered again. Plus the pixel 4 is widely available. All carriers and big box stores are selling it. Pixel 3 last year was a very poor seller. So in that case it was a supply-and-demand thing.. my wife got a pre-order verizon 4xl for 450 dollars off. I jumped on a unlocked one at Best buy with $100 gift card. Both those deals lasted a week. And I don't think Black Friday will match them.
Hopefully I'm wrong either way I don't regret my decision to pre-order this time.
They'll probably have the exact same deals as last year at this time. Here in PR the phone has been out since launch and AT&T, Best Buy, and most T-Mobile stores haven't even put out a demo unit. Only one T-Mobile store had it out for display and the sales clerks told me that it's practically invisible. People look at it and ask where the Note or iPhones are. Go to the Google Store and the smaller phones (except maybe the not so orange, although I'm not sure) never sold out.
Google knows it has to be aggressive, the s11 will be out in a few months and the Pixel will already be yesterday's news, unfortunately.
I remember when the Nexus phones had the fastest chip and processor because they waited until the end of the year to get the latest and greatest and everyone else played catch up. Now it's the other way around. It's a damn shame.
All that said, I'm definitely getting one as soon as I see the deals out there for Black Friday.
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I don't think they'll make the same mistake as last year. And piss people off who pre-ordered again. Plus the pixel 4 is widely available. All carriers and big box stores are selling it. Pixel 3 last year was a very poor seller. So in that case it was a supply-and-demand thing.. my wife got a pre-order verizon 4xl for 450 dollars off. I jumped on a unlocked one at Best buy with $100 gift card. Both those deals lasted a week. And I don't think Black Friday will match them.
Hopefully I'm wrong either way I don't regret my decision to pre-order this time.
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They made the same "mistake" with the Pixel 2, though the sale was only $100 of if I recall. And more sellers competing and more availability means better sales. THAT is supply and demand.
Returned mine. When the deals show up maybe I'll buy again. Unfortunately for me it was too much for not enough that matters to me (motion sense is a gimmick I'll never use). Obviously everyone's situation is different.
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Returned mine. When the deals show up maybe I'll buy again. Unfortunately for me it was too much for not enough that matters to me (motion sense is a gimmick I'll never use). Obviously everyone's situation is different.
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I bought it too in the hype, but after using it a few days I felt I got ripped off and way over paid!
If a really good deal comes along I'll buy it again or might just get the Pixel 3 XL instead.
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MicroMod777 said:
I bought it too in the hype, but after using it a few days I felt I got ripped off and way over paid!
If a really good deal comes along I'll buy it again or might just get the Pixel 3 XL instead.
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Pixel 3xl is still a great phone. I still have it. Although for the price and features I bought the 7T after returning the 4xl. It's close enough to the pixel for me and I saved a considerable amount of money.
In the end Google wants to charge premium prices, but always cut corners somewhere happens every year. 4xl will be a great phone I'm sure just probably the first pixel I'll not own.
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Pixel 3xl is still a great phone. I still have it. Although for the price and features I bought the 7T after returning the 4xl. It's close enough to the pixel for me and I saved a considerable amount of money.
In the end Google wants to charge premium prices, but always cut corners somewhere happens every year. 4xl will be a great phone I'm sure just probably the first pixel I'll not own.
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I was looking at that 7t, but not having wireless charging is a deal breaker for me. It’s like having a flip phone all over again. lol
Every phone I’ve had since 2012 has had wireless charging, starting with the Verizon exclusive, Droid DNA. Then LG’s G2, G4, Samsung’s S8, S9, Note 9, and now current LG v30.
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It's why I bought my Pixel on my credit card to use price protection. Every single year it has not failed me. Until the banks decide to stop doing price protection (shakes fist at Citi).
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It's why I bought my Pixel on my credit card to use price protection. Every single year it has not failed me. Until the banks decide to stop doing price protection (shakes fist at Citi).
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How many days out that good for?
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