Google Pixel 5a 5G
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- 05 Jul 2023
Good phone while it lasted. Unfortunately, it didn't last long. Yes, I know it's a cheaper phone but I would have expected it to last more than 14 months. My wife's phone was exactly the same but only 13 months. Both got the "Black Screen of Death" - shut down, never to be reset or powered up ever again. Disappointed would be an understatement. Neither phone was dropped, handled roughly etc. and, going by other users, this is a common occurrence. There is no way I would ever buy another Pixel no matter how good the specs.
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- 05 Jul 2023
OP, 10 May 2023UPDATE: A few weeks ago my 5a 5G randomly shut off and woul... moreMine Pixel 5a also shut down a couple of days back while it was on charging. After 1 week the service centre guy told me that the motherboard is too weak to restart and that the phone is of no use now. I can sell it to him for just 4k, he will use its battery and other parts for other ways.(he offered).
Is there any way I can retrieve my non backed up data from the device while it is not waking up? and is there a way I can sell it for better rates?
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- 30 Jun 2023
Tanvir2694, 19 Jun 2023I am thinking of buying USED Pixel 5 or Pixel 5a 5g. I have... moreevery pixel a series phone always overheat so get a pixel 4
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- 25 Jun 2023
Tanvir2694, 19 Jun 2023I am thinking of buying USED Pixel 5 or Pixel 5a 5g. I have... moreFeels very risk. I had the same idea, but ended up buying a Moto G82 instead.
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- 19 Jun 2023
I am thinking of buying USED Pixel 5 or Pixel 5a 5g. I have heard Pixel 5a has overheating and dead motherboard issues. Yet it is one year younger than the 5, larger battery. and longer update period. Pixel 5 is more handy with a 90 Hz display. What do you recommend? Is buying a Pixel 5a is risky??
There is no official warranty from Google for my country. Does the motherboard issues too common for Pixel 5a 5G??
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- Anonymous
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- 29 May 2023
Amphibia, 07 Jan 2023Well, a heads up this will be a long rant. Had this phone f... moreNice write.
You are being reasonable, and a lot of sheep don't get it as they are happy with whatever that's been fed by their master.
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- Anonymous
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- 29 May 2023
Anonymous, 10 Feb 2023Ive had this phone since April of 2022. Came to it from my ... moreThat sucks.
If you're already having overheating issue, how could I own one here at hotter climate?
I will likely consider other brand even though camera may not be as good.
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- Anonymous
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- 28 May 2023
OP, 10 May 2023UPDATE: A few weeks ago my 5a 5G randomly shut off and woul... moreman just stop buying bad phones (pixels)
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- 26 May 2023
OP, 10 May 2023UPDATE: A few weeks ago my 5a 5G randomly shut off and woul... moreI could not see the end of your post. My Pixel 5A just did the same thing. The screen froze I tried to reset it and it will not turn back on. This is my third Pixel. I realy ope this is not the expece ife of this phone.
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- 26 May 2023
Mine also died a couple days ago. Lasted for a bit over a year. Shame, but it is what it is. Could have been a decent phone if it wasn't for the no good motherboard.
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- 10 May 2023
Anonymous, 22 Mar 2023I moved up from the Google Pixel 3a XL to the Pixel 5a 5G w... moreUPDATE: A few weeks ago my 5a 5G randomly shut off and would not turn back on with a 100% battery. I'd hold down the power button or the power and volume down buttons but nothing was working. After 2hrs I held the power and volume down buttons for 30sec and it randomly turned back on (I think in safe mode). I called my phone repair shop and they told me to buy a lottery ticket because I'd lucked out. Apparently Google Pixel 5a's are known to have motherboard failures out of nowhere and nothing can be done to fix it. I'm pretty upset because as you can see from my previous comment I absolutely love my 5a 5G, but now I've been instructed to buy a new phone for when it inevitably happens again. I'm currently looking at the 6a as the 7a has screen failure issues as well. Wish me luck.
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- 03 May 2023
Jad Nouri, 03 Apr 2023Have you tried to update your system?my facebook lite its not working
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- 23 Apr 2023
Is it support 5g in India
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- Anonymous
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- 17 Apr 2023
Anonymous, 09 Mar 2023Bought pixel 5a5G in September 2021. Unfortunately, suddenl... moreSo, the rumors are true. 5a has a chance to suddenly switched off, while using it
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- 03 Apr 2023
Amphibia, 07 Jan 2023Well, a heads up this will be a long rant. Had this phone f... moreHave you tried to update your system?
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- Anonymous
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- 29 Mar 2023
used Pixel 5a 5g or new Honor X8? USD25 price difference
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- 26 Mar 2023
Anonymous, 10 Feb 2023Ive had this phone since April of 2022. Came to it from my ... moreI will highly encourage you to do a factory reset of the phone after fully updating it.
Your experience isn't normal at all.
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- 23 Mar 2023
Amphibia, 07 Jan 2023Well, a heads up this will be a long rant. Had this phone f... more>To get mobile data settings, you need to go through the full expansive settings menu, swipe down from top, swipe down from top again to expand settings, find that tiny settings icon on the bottom and go to phone settings.
You can also click on the Settings app icon.
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- 22 Mar 2023
I moved up from the Google Pixel 3a XL to the Pixel 5a 5G with Verizon. I have no complaints. Having a phone with the option of a headphone jack is nice, the camera is good, and it runs quickly and smoothly. The only issue I've come across is the bluetooth occasionally has minor issues staying connected to headphones, but this was also an occasional issue with the Pixel 3a XL. I enjoy this phone and would buy it again.
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- 22 Mar 2023
Anonymous, 09 Mar 2023Bought pixel 5a5G in September 2021. Unfortunately, suddenl... morei had the same problem, its covered by extended warranty. get it repaired for free