Google releases August update for Pixels and it's not Android 14
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- 20 Aug 2023
Unsuspectinggoose , 16 Aug 2023It's because pixels use a partition swap to install th... moreThank you for the explanation, now I understand why it takes so long on the Pixel although I prefer the method adopted by the likes of Xiaomi and other manufacturers. On my Poco F5 for example I can download and install the update in around 5 or 6 minutes whereas the Pixel takes nearly an hour to perform the same task. Both phones require a reboot after installing but on the F5 that only takes a minute or two and even that is a fraction of the time that the Pixel takes to do the same. In context, I can update the F5 in the time it takes to shower but with the Pixel I can shower, get dressed, eat breakfast and drive to work and it still hasn't finished updating.
To state that you can use your Pixel while it is updating doesn't make sense to me, surely people can live without their phone switched on for 10 minutes?
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- 16 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 09 Aug 2023Interesting theory, but rubbish. Perhaps you can explain wh... moreIt's because pixels use a partition swap to install the updates so you can use your device while it's updating, where as the Poco you mentioned probably installs the update then reboots to install it
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Anonymous, 09 Aug 2023Interesting theory, but rubbish. Perhaps you can explain wh... morePartition differences...
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- 09 Aug 2023
Astdrhc, 09 Aug 2023The updates install very slowly because the update process ... moreInteresting theory, but rubbish. Perhaps you can explain why it took an hour on the 7a yet a similar update on my Poco F5 completes the same process in less that 10 minutes.
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- 09 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 08 Aug 2023I downloaded the August update this morning and it took ove... moreThe updates install very slowly because the update process is designed to be very efficient and invisible to the user while they still use their phone. You are not supposed to just stay and stare at the installation progress bar.
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- 09 Aug 2023
My phone name is Google pixel 3 and this is android 12 when update come
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- 09 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 08 Aug 2023I downloaded the August update this morning and it took ove... moreIt took me whole day, such a pain
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- 09 Aug 2023
Bug fix, Hot Fix whathewer it is its an update by google.
They really must give something like to make users feel more comfortable.
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- 08 Aug 2023
Stephen, 08 Aug 2023Are these phones great to have.i am interlectuly slow.only ... moreI originally purchased a Pixel 4a 5G and now I'm using a Pixel 6a. I have been extremely happy with both phones and they are reasonably priced. I would highly recommend.
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- 08 Aug 2023
I downloaded the August update this morning and it took over an hour to install and reboot. Is this a new record or has it taken longer for anyone else?
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- 08 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 08 Aug 2023The problem with Google Pixels is that the quality control ... moreI currently have 6 of them and I don't have any of these problems.
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Stephen, 08 Aug 2023Are these phones great to have.i am interlectuly slow.only ... moreI believe the Google Pixel 6a will be down to $199 in the USA very soon so IMO that is the easiest recommendation for a phone I could ever make.
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- 08 Aug 2023
I have a Pixel 6a (unlocked), and I received the August security update for 2023 yesterday (8/07/23). I am in the USA. It Did not take me 'weeks' to receive the update like this post mentions.
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- Anonymous
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- 08 Aug 2023
Stephen, 08 Aug 2023Are these phones great to have.i am interlectuly slow.only ... moreThe problem with Google Pixels is that the quality control is subpar vs the other major manufacturers and design flaws become well known soon after release. E.g. camera lens cracks, devices bricking, etc.
If there was more focus on quality control they would be hard to beat.
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- 08 Aug 2023
dbjungle, 08 Aug 2023It's impossible for me to personally be in 2 regions a... moreAre these phones great to have.i am interlectuly slow.only know the basics.its in barasing not knowing much about all one ww phones.but I want to buy one.
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mqondy, 08 Aug 2023Fool stop lying,you don't have 6 pixels devices ,and e... moreYou're projecting very hard. Yes I do own 6 Pixel devices among many other phones, tablets, laptops. If you search my user name on Kimovil you will see that I have 4 different models in the "I have it" section. But I also have all 3 colors of the Pixel 6a. Why is a completely different question.
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- 08 Aug 2023
dbjungle, 08 Aug 2023I was thinking the exact same thing. So I did a little tes... moreFool stop lying,you don't have 6 pixels devices ,and even in the slim chance you did,the question wud be. WHY??😂😂😂😂
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- 08 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 08 Aug 2023I do not know about google, but other release region by reg... moreIt's impossible for me to personally be in 2 regions at once, but... When I lived in USA I always got the update on day 1 for all of my Pixels. I have lived in Europe for almost 2 years now and it has been the same thing.
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vasily, 08 Aug 2023Not updating millions of devices at the same time makes sen... moreThey're almost certainly pushing OTAs to millions of people immediately if you consider how many Android and Pixel devices are in circulation.
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Pumpino, 08 Aug 2023My experience is that updates roll out immediately. I'... moreI was thinking the exact same thing. So I did a little test. I got the upgrade this morning, right now on all 6 of the Pixels I own. Just as I usually do. So I don't know what they are talking about. The Vergification of GSM Arena continues.