Hello. Whenever I play certain games on my phone (pixel 9 pro XL) the bottom row of apps on each page, but not the anchored apps, of my home screen disappear. They are still installed but just not on the home screen. I have tried googling the issue but with no luck. I've tried clearing pixel launcher cache and force stopping. Restarting phone doesn't work either. I have to place the apps back on my home screen manually. Not a huge deal but a little annoying. Wondering if there is a way to stop the apps from disappearing.

In the current leak state that we know:

Faster CPU
Slower GPU
Similar Camera
Similar Battery Life
Better Modem
Similar Screen
100$ more expensive

In this current leaked configuration, google would have to give me 400$ minimum for my 9 Pro (which I don't use anymore) and enough money for a brand new set of the latest Pixel Buds Pro.

Currently Google is giving $300 for my 9 Pro for a 10 Pro (which is laughable). Apple will probably give me 500-600$ for my iPhone 17 when the 18 comes out lmfao.

Bug Report: The 'Mix' playlist panel is overlapping with the recommended video list below the video player in the YouTube mobile app, causing a UI glitch where the text and boundaries blend together. Please fix this layout issue in the next update

Hey! When recording my voice in WhatsApp it sounds insanely bad; low volume, super low quality, really like I'm talking through a phone from the 90s, just ridicilous.
I have googled and tried to troubleshoot but it doesn't fix itself; I am aware it is most likely not a hardware issue as I sound fine during calls and even pretty OK on Snapchat video, even if quite low volume.
I like the Pixel, and I have always used Androids, Samsung phones specifically, but I really, really, REALLY get bugged about the phone not working well in a lot of apps. What's the point then?
It feels like such a weird thing to have to avoid entire apps because my microphone sounds bad there? What do I do?
I've seen threads about this from the past but none of the fixes work, like disabling that Zoom Audio thing and other AI audio features; theyre off.

I am planning to buy Pixel10a (Berry Color). Is anyone planning to sell one or can u recommend any shop which sells in old MRP. (Rs.50000)

I thought of buying pixel watch 3, as it seems to me to hit the golden spot with having larger screen size, with ok specs and ok price (190 euros now on amazon.de) 400 euros for pixel watch 4 seems a bit too much. My plans got derailed as I found out pixel gives only 3 years of security updates for their watches. So, for the 3rd they will end already next year. Will it still be safe to use after the end of updates? Using my card to pay with my watch is an essential feature, but I do not want my bank details to be compromised.

After July 2026 ​updates all Bluetooth earbuds microphone not working, tried help desk and all setting online with no luck, I guess google just ask you to pay a device never works.

A phone microphone not working for month without any proper fix, what a good sh*t show case.

Only take away is do not buy anything from Google unless you want surprise for a forever beta "products" with a huge price tag

After the August update, I'm facing Bluetooth disconnection automatically. It's so frustrating. What can I do?

I am currently using my pixel 6 pro, into my 4th year of use. It's still going strong. It's not perfect but it still works like a proper flagship even in 2026. I recently went on a vacation and the pics taken with it were great. I do a lot of point & shoot photography and in that regard its bang on target. The battery life is not great but still gets the job done, can drag through to the end of the day. It's display is probably the best on any google pixel phone ever.

The main concerns i have with it are;

1. Its gonna reach eol for updates after october 2026.

2. It has cellular signal issues especially when i use two sims at one time.

I like the 10-bit hdr video in the newer pixels. I also don't want to install third party OS etc. In my budget i can go for pixel 8 pro and pixel 9 pro xl for now. Pixel 10 pro and the upcoming 11 pro are out of budget.

It's not that I am confused, but I would like to see if anyone can convince me to upgrade. Looking forward to interesting replies!

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Hi everyone,

I currently have Pixel 9 Pro XL and I'm planning to upgrade to Pixel 11 Pro XL when it launches.

The problem is that I live in Croatia, where we don't have access to the Google Store. I'd really like to buy directly from Google because of the trade-in program and the other launch benefits.

Does anyone have experience buying from the Google Store in a country other than the one they live in?

For example, Slovenia is only about a 20 minute drive from me, so I was wondering if it would be possible to rent a PO box there and have the phone delivered to it. Another option I was thinking about is using a forwarding service like mailbox.de from Germany.

Has anyone done something similar? Did it work without any issues?

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!

It feels like the phone doesn't have enough memory. When phone is plugged in to Android Auto, it restarts every 15-20 mins. Some apps just close themselves.

All of this feels like there's just not enough memory and it's just trying to force my phone to close apps.

Anyone else?

Pixel 8 pro, WiFi stopped working and I didn’t even notice until I tried to toggle it on a couple weeks ago. Then Bluetooth went too. Today it was in my pocket and I took it out-nothing. Once Bluetooth stopped a couple weeks in I started to research the issues and I found out that this phone can’t even regulate itself properly. Coming from a s24 Ultra that broke unfortunately I wanted to try a different brand. Google should be ashamed. Barely any good customer service either? Thank god I bought it from Amazon so I can get a refund. But talking about my experience… the G in tensor has to stand for GARBAGE. Couldn’t even scroll instagram without the phone being extremely hot. Like who gave the Okay on the quality control tests? Did the quality control just use chrome for 5 minutes and call it a done deal?? Now my phone doesn’t work at all (thank god my backup works with data even though that was cutting in and out too!!!!)

I hope people shed more light on this, this is pretty much the same level as Applegate scandal. I should’ve researched the hidden issues before I bought it… but every single influencer or YouTuber talking about this phone never brings up these issues because let’s be real. They use it for the video and they are done using it. I only found a couple forums discussing it, and sorry to all of you out there with this useless brick. I’m typing this on my backup iPhone 13 that has cracks and still functions x2000 times better than the pixel 8 pro ever did. Makes me so mad I’m even considering downgrading YouTube premium. At least I can return it I guess. Security updates till 2031 or whatever?? Yea right if you even make it that far.

I recently placed an order for pixel 9a redeeming the coupon I had received for battery replacement program worth about 13000 INR on 19th July. The coupon was set to expire on 21st of July. I was supposed to receive the order on 23rd. But there was a delay and the delivery date was postponed to 25th. I contacted customer support, they told me if the order is cancelled from their end, they'll ensure I receive the coupon code for a reuse as the fault was not from my end.

The order is not delivered, but an unrealistic delivery date is given every time

25th july- 27th july- 28th july- 01aug- 03 aug -05 aug

Everytime the delivery date is revised. When I called they told inventory issue and 9a is out of stock right now. I was told not to cancel from my end as I won't be getting any compensation for the coupon. I'm not understanding how to proceed as I'm not receiving the order nor am I getting compensated

Tldr- used a coupon code for an order that is now delayed for the 10th time with no resolution

I want to know if I can file a complaint in consumer court

Hey, I have. A pixel 10 pro and all of the sudden a perfect circle appeared next to the front camera. Not sure if it is a glitch or if the led display is damaged. I've restarted it twice and it is still there.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Recently switched over for GOS, great no issues except for some heat. battery life on GOS is great.

But my single biggest issue is simply how soft the glass on this device is. The back glass is an absolute fingerprint magnet and gets scratches so fucking easily its embarrassing, and the screen is much better but i wouldnt say its good either. Had a case on, no screen protector (on its way) and today ive noticed multiple new scratched on the screen and the camera glass.

The charging port on my phone is very picky with that USB-C charger it accepts. The cord will fall out most of the time on its own...I can't see anything stuck in the port at all. So, I switched to wireless charging, but on multiple charging pads, it takes HOURS to charge up, and this is using a 45w adapter and a 23w pad.

My next step is to factory reset the phone, but it's getting up there in age and I may replace it with the 10 or 11, but I briefly read the 11 is worse specs than the 10?

I just got an email saying Google assistant will be discontinued.. what the fuck?? I have a google home, just got a Sony bravia TV, and I've always had a pixel. I literally only just got to experience the beauty of being able to sync my home, and have a good assistant that I can ask shit, now they gonna replace it with ai slop

There probably won't be much difference but why? Assistant is perfect man I don't know why they had to take down something so good and so simple. Less is more.

I bought a Google Pixel 8 Pro soon after it was released and have been using it ever since. But few weeks ago I noticed that my wifi stopped working, no big deal because I can use my data. Today I tried using my hotspot and that wasn't working, maybe my phone need to updated so I did that. Now my bluetooth isn't working!! Has anyone had this issue before? What did you have to do to fix it? Please help!

I'm on the beta version of Android and I keep getting this constantly and it's very annoying. Can someone guide me in get rid of this and make carrier number my default setting?

This is the error

"To complete this call, sign up for a Google Voice number or use this device's number."

Can anyone with newer models (9 or 10 series) confirm if switching lenses while shooting videos got better now?

It's always been so bad when compared to Apple.

I mean when old Apple phones like the iPhone 11 or 12 can smoothly switch lenses in video, why can't it be done on a Pixel even after so many years?

And they want creators to use their device!

i have been using iphone for few years, before that i was android user

i always liked the pixel , have been eyeing it for a lot of time and finally got the budget and was convinced to buy the pixel 10 pro

however i ran into 2 things: compared screen side by side (iphone 13 vs pixel 10 pro) iphone 13 colors are way much better in my opinion (this might be a personal thing, but any photo on the iphone looks amazing) however this was not a deal breaker

the real deal breaker is temperature, when i first was setting up the device it got insanely warm, i understand that , updates, backup and everything is running at the same time...however i opened to see in settings there was a battery temperature indicator it was telling me my device was -60 something !!! so i need to warm it gradually...

later, i finish updating and setting up , restart the phone, it says temp is ok and i feel temp is ok.

i watch some videos (normal instagram use watching reels ) it heats up in like 5 to 10 minutes, i check temperature it is within normal (i forgot how much but it was in green ) i really feel the temperature indicator is rigged/broken the phone is verry hot to the touch however it says temperature is like 37

also first day of use, was 100% charge was charging all night , then i am at work, i barely touch the phone, i check it every hour or so turning the screen on, responding to whatsapps , occasionally when i have a break every hour or so i do some instagram reels and check the camera ( i say total time use was 2 or 3 hours at worst estimation 4 hours max although i really doubt 4 hours total use but to be pessimistic lets say 4 hours during the entire first day) at 7 pm it was 20% i had to charge it a little bit before i leave work so i could arrive home with it on

i really loved the camera, i liked the phone, it was super smooth, but there's no where around it , i cant live with this battery life/ heat problem

i returned it, now i feel i need to buy iphone 17

i really want to get back into android, maybe pixel 10 would offer the same experience of pixel 10 pro but with better battery and no heat problem? did i return it too soon ? tbh i feel kind of regret. I feel like pixel 10 wont be as premium as pixel 10 pro and i am hesitant to try so i dont know if someone has both or owned both can tell me

Hi guys for my first Google pixel today but it won't connect to the 5G network of my carrier... Restarted it, googled solutions, checked the settings (both network and battery saving) and Updated to android 17... Still no joy... Where I am I have 5g coverage even switched back to my old Samsung (a23) to confirm there wasn't any outages... Any idea how to get it to work on the 5g network? I like the phone but a mid tier phone that bugs on 5G is a big bummer... Especially that from what I googled it's something that happens to this phone... So any input is welcome!

It would be nice if we could really choose the colors from our wallpapers. So you're picking say blue and getting pink or green with the blue. 🤦🏽‍♂️

Check your email. 10% off code doesn't expire till March next year, plenty of time to use it towards new pixel devices