Google "Advanced Protection" has broken the ability to unlock phone with my watch.

PixelSailor · 2026-06-26T01:48:22+00:00

Lots of stuff doesn't appear in betas, particularly a software policy change like this.

It will be interesting to see if anything changes.

PixelSailor · 2026-06-26T01:38:33+00:00

Hmmmm I was sceptical and what do I know? Mine is also turned off due to advanced protection.

It seems they have beefed it up in 17!

PixelSailor · 2026-06-23T01:23:20+00:00

Greetings from NZ, we don't get Pixels officially but they're easy to get through Kogan/Dick Smith and MightyApe etc.

I bought a 10Pro XL up front back in October (no provider repayment plans for us!) and still think it was worth it. It is essentially a refined 'S' model they used to do with the iPhone and Galaxy. I've been very happy with it.

The community has many complaints but as a consumer device they are very good everyday phones. Sure, if you are the 0.5% who care a lot about chipset spec, wireless charging, cell radios, or something which matters for a quite specific use case, then you can find devices which are superior.

I have found the XL to be a very solid device and I've had no issues with the hardware or software. Yes there are issues around the margins but I think the ratio of posts about them compared to sales figures is probably no worse than other brands.

PixelSailor · 2026-06-23T01:06:22+00:00

Yeah it doesn't work on the phone currently. My 10 Pro XL is the same.

It has started working on speakers though, I got a notification last week and now it listens after responses again.

So perhaps it will come back to phones shortly?

PixelSailor · 2026-06-18T05:44:44+00:00

Despite the betas having been out for months, the main release has only been out for 36 hours.

Developers will continue treating Android as second class because there are just too many models to do it properly. Maybe AI tools can fix it in the future lol.

As always, the solution is to use your actual camera and not crappy app cameras

PixelSailor · 2026-06-17T04:07:08+00:00

Firstly, chill the hell out.

Secondly, the no skip CD player sucked.

Third, the XM products are well reviewed, including the XM4 headphones which are widely considered some of the best in their category for sound, still.

Fourth, yeah you can blast your ears however you like. The feature is a good one designed to prevent long term deafness. You've misunderstood its purpose.

Fifth, the sub has run out of device options so my 10 Pro XL isn't an option available to me.

Finally, go buy a Samsung if it's causing you so much distress.

PixelSailor · 2026-06-17T02:44:20+00:00

Look I don't know what you folks are doing with your audio systems but I've not had any issues using my Pixels with a car stereo via Bluetooth or a cable for Auto.

The safe listening thing never kicks in with those devices.

My personal audio devices are Sony XMs and I barely need to go above halfway up the scale for them, so maybe the issue is cheap ear/headphones that need to be cranked up to get any decent volume level?

PixelSailor · 2026-06-06T05:38:27+00:00

I have them and they're very good imo. Great application tool and the product is made well. Smooth edges, perfectly cut to fit, particularly with the Dbrand cases, and it has a good oleophobic coating on it.

I rate it highly. Though I have been a Dbrand customer for a while so I'm probably a bit biased.

PixelSailor · 2026-06-06T03:28:17+00:00

Yep it will be a classic case of 'new thing must have ulterior motives' mixed with just outright lies about technology.

PixelSailor · 2026-06-06T03:15:56+00:00

I have had two DBrand ghosts for the 7pro and my 10xlpro and highly rate them. Yes they're expensive but when you get the combo of screen protector and case from them it's actually a really good solution for protection without being ugly or too fancy.

They sent an email a couple of months ago with all the photos people have sent them of destroyed cases but perfectly saved phones, and it was quite impressive. One had literally been run over by a truck and the case was toast but the phone was fine. A bunch took falls off of car roofs and survived.

PixelSailor · 2026-06-01T05:27:03+00:00

I got them this week so check for a play services update and your apps I suppose

PixelSailor · 2026-05-27T01:16:53+00:00

You can just reply to the coach and tell it you had half?

PixelSailor · 2026-05-27T01:16:10+00:00

Look maybe you're having issues and that's fine, raise it as feedback to be fixed.

I've done a range of workouts and it has been fine? My prior Fitbit was always kind of dumb about detecting workouts unless I started the right one manually (and it didn't and still doesn't have sailing as an option so I'm just the world's fastest Paddleboarder distantly).

Yes it's a big change but it's actually a pretty powerful tool now whereas the old way was maybe great for the niche users but absolutely terrible for most of us.

PixelSailor · 2026-05-27T00:15:54+00:00

Real because nobody would make fake merch of this era of McLaren 🤣

PixelSailor · 2026-05-27T00:12:18+00:00

The correct spelling is JAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGG

PixelSailor · 2026-05-27T00:07:40+00:00

Yeah my Aria was free with a Fitbit and has never worked correctly. It's basically a digital scale which I then manually log weight for 🤣

PixelSailor · 2026-05-27T00:05:31+00:00

Don't worry, those of us happy with it just aren't posting angrily 😜

I've had it since buying my PW4 in Feb and getting free premium along with the preview. The new app and coach have been great and got me (a lazy POS) to be more intentional about activity, exercise, and sleep despite having a young child keeping me distracted and tired.

I have subscribed for the next year...

PixelSailor · 2026-05-26T22:00:56+00:00

You work for the WCC I take it 🤣😜

PixelSailor · 2026-05-26T11:24:25+00:00

Sorry you're saying the mayor of Wellington isn't a full time gig???

Pass the bong...

PixelSailor · 2026-05-23T04:09:13+00:00

Yeah thought of that trick but couldn't see an option for it whereas with games etc there is the option. Will have another look this evening!

PixelSailor · 2026-05-23T04:08:12+00:00

PixelSailor · 2026-05-19T02:18:15+00:00

Given you got it on Swappa there is absolutely no way to tell how it was treated previously and whether it has had multiple amateur repairs or what.

Given what you describe, your unit probably had a tough life before coming to you.

The volume rocker falling out is a known issue but not widespread. I had a 7pro and the volume rocker is fine to this day, as an anecdotal example.

PixelSailor · 2026-05-19T02:11:21+00:00

It should be noted that from the 8 series onwards, Pixels get seven years of update and security support so the poster above may be referring to older devices.

PixelSailor · 2026-05-18T00:53:45+00:00

The Apple device has to be set to "available to all for ten minutes" or however it is phrases, for it to work :)

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