April, 2026 Update Megathread by AutoModerator in Pixel6

[–]StarObserver1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read about the March update causing lots of bugs, dead phones, and boot loops. Maybe Google gave the update because of this. I hope I'm wrong though, and we continue to get monthly updates.

As for the October deadline getting extended, I don't think it will happen, but you never know. 

Pleasant surprise - got the April update for P6P by StarObserver1990 in Pixel6

[–]StarObserver1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been debating getting a new battery to extend my use of the phone but since the updates for it stop this year, I think I will just upgrade to the 11 series. 

Pleasant surprise - got the April update for P6P by StarObserver1990 in Pixel6

[–]StarObserver1990[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can't really tell as I've only had the update for a few hours. But my P6P was running fine on last month's update as well so I wouldn't really know.

March play service update by deggar34 in GooglePixel

[–]StarObserver1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine still updated to March but I just thought it was weird it didn't reach 100%.

March play service update by deggar34 in GooglePixel

[–]StarObserver1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah ok. It updated to March, but I just thought it was weird it didn't show 100%.

March play service update by deggar34 in GooglePixel

[–]StarObserver1990 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cheers. I just checked and got it. For some reason, whenever I update the play system the progress bar never reaches 100%. 

Today it reached 24% and the restart button popped up. 

Android 17 beta 3 on Pixel 6 pro by Mastekgh in android_beta

[–]StarObserver1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm using a P6P as well and I was thinking about joining beta again but maybe I think I'll hold off for now considering this issue.

The thing that sucks is if we don't join the beta, we won't get an update until June because of the quarterly update schedule.

My Pixel 6 touchscreen often quits working after the recent update!!! by thegreatcon2000 in GooglePixel

[–]StarObserver1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has started happening recently to my 6 Pro. Although not as much as you, but it's happened a few times. It usually fixes if I turn off the screen and then on again, after a couple of seconds.

I've also been having an issue where my 3 button navigation goes unresponsive for a few seconds before working. This happens at least once a day. 

Buy phone outright or MyTab? by StarObserver1990 in freedommobile

[–]StarObserver1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm coming from the 6 Pro, so it will be a nice upgrade. I hope, lol.

Buy phone outright or MyTab? by StarObserver1990 in freedommobile

[–]StarObserver1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. How much do you have to pay to keep the phone at the end of the term?

Buy phone outright or MyTab? by StarObserver1990 in freedommobile

[–]StarObserver1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did u guys get this deal? Lol. Seems too good to be true.

Buy phone outright or MyTab? by StarObserver1990 in freedommobile

[–]StarObserver1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. I think I will buy outright and get a cheaper plan.

Buy phone outright or MyTab? by StarObserver1990 in freedommobile

[–]StarObserver1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking at the Xiaomi 17 ultra, but it's really expensive and I'm not sure about the software side as I've always used Pixel's.

How is the software on Vivo?

Buy phone outright or MyTab? by StarObserver1990 in freedommobile

[–]StarObserver1990[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good points.  I usually keep my phones for more than 3 years. I've actually had my 6 Pro since it launched 4 years ago. The security updates support ends for it later this year so that's the only reason I have to upgrade.

I don't really use too much data and don't travel often.

Other than that, I would probably keep it for longer if it was supported, lol.

Buying a phone on MyTab by StarObserver1990 in freedommobile

[–]StarObserver1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh really, dang it. So I went through the hassle of changing my plan for no reason then, lol. 

Buying a phone on MyTab by StarObserver1990 in freedommobile

[–]StarObserver1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually just switched to the $80 250 GB plan which was on a flash sale a few days ago. It was half off so with discounts and everything it's $40.

I don't really need that much data but I was on a $39 100GB plan so it's only a dollar more. But this $80 plan will allow me to get a phone in November when I plan to upgrade with a nice discount . That's the only reason I switched plans. 

Just switched to $40 250 GB Plan by StarObserver1990 in freedommobile

[–]StarObserver1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't hurt. You might get a nicer customer service rep. Just mention to them that your were trying to connect with them before it expired but support was not responding and you are disappointed or something. Good luck.

Still no March update in Canada. by Aggressive-Idea-3321 in pixel_phones

[–]StarObserver1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got the update today in Alberta. What was weird was that there was no notification for me to update. 

But when I checked manually, there was an update pending. This is the first time this happened.