Google Pixel 3a
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- MF8585
- nC6
- 28 Feb 2022
Good day all. Can you help me out on how to set up an eSIM for the Pixel 3a on Android 12 update. I know for the fact Pixel 3a has that feature or does it depend on the handset the country it originates.
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- Mrs. Fawkes
- wHA
- 18 Feb 2022
Rox, 26 Jan 2022I'm not impressed with the most recent update to 12. L... morein my experience they're usually in great condition, just be prepared to charge the phone up
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- RGN
- Pxs
- 15 Feb 2022
I don't have Pixel 3a but somehow I want one. I saw that it's upgradable to Android 12. The specs still could keep up as "today's smartphone". I also looked at Ubuntu Touch (ubports) and somehow Pixel 3a is also one of the best supported phone for it. I might giving it a try. And if Google decided to stop giving Pixel 3a future Androids, I believe some custom roms such as LineageOS still could keep this device up to date. Tell me if there are some considerations beside the ones who already mentioned here in opinions so I could rethink about buying it as a secondary phone. My primary phone is an iPhone btw, so I might want an Android phone as my secondary.
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- Anonymous
- vxJ
- 06 Feb 2022
I'd give the 3a (and 3a XL) another six or so months before most of them start randomly bricking.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/mmcn93/my_pixel_3_xl_bricked_overnight/
Google's planned obsolescence is documented, and if you have time give that reddit forum a good read. While their warranty woes are based in the US, their software issues and general QC are pretty bad. I'm over Google, and have started backing everything up in preparation to shift to another phone.
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- bb
- 0gx
- 29 Jan 2022
Anonymous, 09 Jan 2022I still have this phone and it is fully updated to Android ... morei had no issues until updating to android 12. m since them randomly goes to to a reboot loop that is near impossible to stop and the battery life had crashed. phone operated perfect prior to updating
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- Anonymous
- vxJ
- 28 Jan 2022
The 3a was well reviewed when it was released back in mid-2019. It's taken 30 months for the user reviews to hit rock bottom. The 3 has the same issue. User reviews for the 4a and 4 are going downhill now. And it's a given that the new 6 (and 6a when released) will have the same issue, despite those phones getting more and more expensive.
The Pixels command a premium price tag. So you're better off getting a bigger-brand mid-ranger phone that is cheaper. You'll likely have more reliable updates (albeit only two years), but that's negated by the fact you ain't paying more for the Google brand. And you'll be happier knowing that, so less stress.
Basically, don't get a Pixel. I've learned my lesson.
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- Rox
- NAF
- 26 Jan 2022
I'm not impressed with the most recent update to 12. Lag times and app's closing without prompting. I hate that this app totally changed the format of my phone. It's making me shop around and leave google phones in the dust. I hear Google is becoming more like apple where you need certain apps to do certain functions and then they charge. I need to do more research, but I'm suddenly having problems casting my phone to my TV without a certain app, which costs money.
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- lvmbrjack
- 61d
- 18 Jan 2022
Hi, can anyone here that already bought refurbished Pixel 3a for 6 month or so (not a must), leave some review and issues that you may encounter? Would very appreciate it if you reply directly to this comment. Thank you in advance!
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- jeanj
- xDu
- 12 Jan 2022
Comment tester l'état de la batterie pixel 3a
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- Anonymous
- kc9
- 09 Jan 2022
I still have this phone and it is fully updated to Android 12, and I am also having issues with it.
My main issue is primarily with the battery, it does not hold a charge anymore. It runs out of battery fairly rapidly just sitting idle.
A few other issues I have are slowdowns when launching applications, strange sound bugs like trying to switch between a bluetooth headphone and the speakerphone will mute all audio during the call and I will have to call back people when this happens, very aggravating.
I have had general system instability like others here, and I have had to factory reset it two times, In a few months OS upgrades will be done for 3a and 3a XL (May 2022 is the beginning of only "security updates"). But I am not waiting that long, I am taking advantage of an authorized Verizon third party store and getting some Motorola wireless earbuds and the Verizon Moto Edge 5G UW 2021 , annoying that Verizon is stingy and we get the 2021 Edge with only 6 gigabytes of system memory. But I need a phone for stability right now and got a deal for the earbuds and phone for $550 and just have to wait for delivery of my new device.
For us in the US and on Verizon, Huawei, Xiaomi etc; are not really options for us, it feels like a distinct lack of choices for me and I am sure its not two much better on our now only two other mobile carriers. I was going to get the Pixel 6 Pro, but after seeing how Google has treated this phones issues, I am taking a break from Pixel devices. Maybe I will try out the Pixel 6a 5G once Lenovo deliberately stops supporting the Verizon Moto Edge 2021. it is supposed to get at least 2 full system updates up to Android 13 but Lenovo always breaks promises and spends money manufacturing new phones and leaves perfectly capable carrier locked hardware that can't be rooted, to become e-waste. Instead of paying their software developers to update existing phones, especially the expensive ones like the Edge Plus and my new 2021 Moto Edge for Verizon.
Just wait until the Verizon Moto Edge plus with its 12GB of system memory will deliberately not be updated past Android 12 because Lenovo only begrudgingly promised 2 updates for the Edge Plus 2020 and that means Android 10 to 12 and no more, and Verizon won't let Lenovo update the phone either, citing that Lenovo has to pay them to be allowed to update the phone for "network testing", which you and I know is just Verizon's lies. Lenovo will not pay and customers will be stuck with a phone running old software. Sure, you can spend time rooting the unlocked Edge plus and Edge 2021 (Verizon versions are bootloader locked) and installing Lineage OS but come on, Android is over 10 years old now and we still have to root to have proper support? If you want to see something cool, look up the Galaxy S2 running Android 12, its not great but it shows how disgustingly short software updates are for expensive flagship phones.
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- KZK
- 02 Jan 2022
Anonymous, 10 Dec 2021yes, I'm having issue with Bluetooth connection also. ... moreUpdate all your google app on playstore,it will fix the bug..same mine
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- Anonymous
- vxJ
- 28 Dec 2021
I bought the Pixel solely for timely and reliable updates back in 2019. But what's the point if they don't fix anything (and in most cases, breaks more things instead). The Camera app is probably the most notable now. Pixels are (were) known for them. But since late 2020 their app updates have started causing instability. We're now a year on and no fix in sight. And there's also the Dialer, Recorder, Play Music (updated to be useless and nag you to get Youtube Music), At A Glance (weather reporting remains broken since day one) etc etc... Google's Pixel Reddit page are chocka with these issues and more.
Which brings me to my next point. All these features, and updates. I don't need them, and chances are you won't either. That is, if it ain't broke, don't fix them. We as humanity have gotten so caught up and fixated on the latest and greatest, and this is driving unsustainable consumerism, waste, and global warming etc...
I've just gotten my old Galaxy S6 128GB out of retirement and getting it to update Play Services now. I don't visit dodgy sites, and in all honesty my S6 (which is on Nougat) still outperforms my 3a in everything except night photography. I just need the phone to take quick photos, play music, and browse the web. Reliably. Nothing more, nothing less. And unfortunately Google's Pixel has failed in that respect.
Absolutely disheartening for a phone designed in-house to fail at the very issue I bought it for (ie good solid updates). The 'give them time' excuse is invalid, because the Pixel was designed in-house - Google of all companies should be getting this right first-time, every time. Which tells me that their hardware / services aren't the end-product, but you (the user) are. You are being used by them to test / garner opinions (heck they make money off you with advertising). And I didn't pay good money to do that. I paid money to use something reliably. And unfortunately all companies are doing that nowadays (cough Windows 10 and 11 cough).
The adage 'they don't make them like they used to' rings true in today's gadget sector. Things were made to last a long time only two decades ago. But now it's just planned obsolescence and money. There. Rant over.
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- Anonymous
- Kx6
- 26 Dec 2021
Shahbaz Haider21, 12 Dec 2021I just bought pixel 3a ans its on android 9 and the battery... moreas others said, that if you update to 12 maybe you will face bluetooth connectivity issue abd some bugs because android 12 still new to pixel 3a, also possible that maybe you will feel it's not as smooth as android 9, but you will get a lot of you features ex built in screen recorder, new interface, for privacy you will have notification if camera or microfon running in the background. so it's based on you and your priority. for me, since I'm not using wireless headset and it is just for my secondary phone then I'm okay so far to use android 12 on my pixel.
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- n2n
- 25 Dec 2021
one of the worst phones i've ever owned. for a stock android phone it's supposed to be relatively bug free, but that's not the case. camera crashes a lot. badly built, cheap materials (internal screen damage from one small fall), usb connection issues, and more.
google should stop making phones.
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- Vegito
- v{u
- 16 Dec 2021
Anonymous, 09 Dec 2021Anyone else having issues with Android 12 with the 3a? Well... moreIt's because Android 12 is still new it isn't your phone has nothing to do when a new andoid update come it's buggy for every phone for 1 year until they fix all the bugs ,
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- Shahbaz Haider21
- 2Tt
- 12 Dec 2021
Anonymous, 31 Oct 2021Hi Vishwas Thank you so much for giving your experience. i... moreI just bought pixel 3a ans its on android 9 and the battery timing is almost 4:30 minutes of SOT,is it worth updating to android 12 will battery effeiceny wil increase?
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- Anonymous
- 61B
- 10 Dec 2021
Anonymous, 09 Dec 2021Anyone else having issues with Android 12 with the 3a? Well... moreyes, I'm having issue with Bluetooth connection also. but since I'm not using Bluetooth that much then it's okay for me.
for the buggy issue, I think I didn't experience the same thing. so I can't give any advice. maybe other people here can help you.
for me the experience is good, smooth.
Bluetooth unstable connection issue is the only issue i faced
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- Anonymous
- 61B
- 10 Dec 2021
Ella, 09 Dec 2021Anyone else annoyed with the new software updates in Google... moreya now it's one step longer, right? it's annoying but it's OK, I can go with it, still not a big deal for me 😂
i suggest to keep the wifi and cellular ON continuously so you don't need to turn on and off frequently if it's bother you, it's not consuming that much battery considering this pixel 3a have very good battery life
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- Ella
- m%J
- 09 Dec 2021
Anyone else annoyed with the new software updates in Google pixel 3a?
Before, if I wanted my Wifi or Mobile data turned on, I would just swipe down and activate each separately from one touch
After the update, I swipe down, press the internet icon, it opens another window with both wifi and mobile data and I have to activate each from there instead .....
I miss the faster more accessible way, haha!