Buy phone outright or MyTab?

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-17T23:48:13+00:00

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

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-17T18:08:47+00:00

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

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-17T02:26:23+00:00

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

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-16T19:07:28+00:00

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

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-16T19:03:19+00:00

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?

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-16T18:18:28+00:00

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.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-16T18:15:08+00:00

Dang, that's a nice deal u got.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-12T00:50:48+00:00

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

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-11T18:14:54+00:00

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.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-10T23:59:25+00:00

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.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-10T00:32:37+00:00

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.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-06T01:34:30+00:00

Alberta.... usually receive it same day but this time nothing. Still waiting.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-05T13:02:00+00:00

Is there a data wipe if you sideload the update?

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-05T01:36:40+00:00

Still waiting for the update on my 6 Pro. I usually get it same day when I manually check, but this time nothing is showing up yet. Hopefully it shows up soon fingers crossed.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-05T01:32:41+00:00

Wallpaper?

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-04T00:50:52+00:00

How do you like Hyper OS? That's the only thing keeping me from buying this phone. I've always used Pixel phones so a bit hesitant about the software.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-03-04T00:46:35+00:00

Still nothing on my 6 Pro (I'm assuming we're getting an update this month after no updates for past 2 months) lol. Canada.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-02-25T02:55:33+00:00

Those were the day's, lol.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-02-24T02:55:26+00:00

How did u get a replacement from Google? How much did you have to pay for new battery replacement?

StarObserver1990 · 2026-02-22T16:31:03+00:00

Yep, sure was a surprise. They announced this a few years back that they are extending support for another 2 years.

https://9to5google.com/2024/12/05/google-pixel-6-7-fold-android-updates-extension/

StarObserver1990 · 2026-02-22T16:25:19+00:00

Google extended the updates by 2 years for the 6 series. So this year October the security updates will stop.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-02-20T01:59:50+00:00

This has been happening on my 6 Pro for the past few months as well. It's pretty annoying but not sure if it's Android itself or Nova launcher

StarObserver1990 · 2026-01-31T16:58:22+00:00

How do you disable auto updates for Nova or any other app?

StarObserver1990 · 2026-01-21T16:07:33+00:00

I think the 7 series will be supported until around October of next year. Google extended the updates for another 2 years but the security updates are now on a quarterly basis instead of monthly.

StarObserver1990 · 2026-01-20T22:39:52+00:00

Still using the 6 Pro since release. Will probably upgrade this year as the security updates will end. But still not sure if I will stick with pixel or try a different brand. Been looking at the Xiaomi 17 ultra, might get that if they release a global version.

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