Google Pixel 3 (XL) bricking out of nothing • Hacker News Board

Re: Google Pixel 3 (XL) bricking out of nothing

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Post by madars » Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 1:22 AM UTC

errantmind wrote: post #5

Unfortunately there is a sign-in wall to this content.

Re: Google Pixel 3 (XL) bricking out of nothing

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Post by jffry » Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 1:23 AM UTC

nkozyra wrote: post #9

errantmind wrote: post #5

Unfortunately there is a sign-in wall to this content.

I don't think so, just a ToS agreement.

Accessing the linked issue tracker (https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/192008282) in an incognito window prompts me to login with a Google account

Re: Google Pixel 3 (XL) bricking out of nothing

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Post by Razengan » Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 1:30 AM UTC

If this was about iPhones this would have 999 comments and 10 times as many upvotes, but any other brand and people are like oh no, anyway.

Re: Google Pixel 3 (XL) bricking out of nothing

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Post by schmichael » Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 1:30 AM UTC

usui wrote: post #8

Especially with the Pixel lineup, there is a historical quality control issue with Google's phones that I'm worried hasn't been solved yet. I owned: - Pixel 3: Past few months, volume buttons and power buttons gradually stopped working. USB port works for charging, but when connected to a computer, port connects and disconnects in an infinite loop. Bluetooth connection with car always skips/stutters during Maps usage…

This is what got me to switch to iPhone. Ewaste is a big problem with Google phones. My wife has always bought iPhones and has gone through half as many phones as me.

Re: Google Pixel 3 (XL) bricking out of nothing

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Post by edoceo » Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 1:34 AM UTC

jffry wrote: post #12

nkozyra wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't think so, just a ToS agreement.

Accessing the linked issue tracker ( https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/192008282 ) in an incognito window prompts me to login with a Google account

Same. Unfortunate. I mean, I have a G account - but I like seeing info w/o sign-in

Edit: from an auth'd account, there is a TOS checkbox/modal.

Re: Google Pixel 3 (XL) bricking out of nothing

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Post by biotinker » Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 1:35 AM UTC

usui wrote: post #8

Especially with the Pixel lineup, there is a historical quality control issue with Google's phones that I'm worried hasn't been solved yet. I owned: - Pixel 3: Past few months, volume buttons and power buttons gradually stopped working. USB port works for charging, but when connected to a computer, port connects and disconnects in an infinite loop. Bluetooth connection with car always skips/stutters during Maps usage…

Pixel 4A: Known for failures of its OLED screen manifesting as quickly-spreading purple smears.

Re: Google Pixel 3 (XL) bricking out of nothing

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Post by edoceo » Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 1:37 AM UTC

Dracophoenix wrote: post #3

c0d3z3r0 wrote: post #2

Phones are stuck in EDL mode with no way to recover, due to Google not releasing the signed firehorse files. https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/192008282 https://www.google.de/search?q=pixel+3+brick&tbm=nws I am not affected (yet). If anyone from Germany is interested in figuring out what the issue is and can risk losing their data, feel free to ping me on libera IRC. I have the ability to desolder and dump the U…

Have you tried asking on Reddit or the XDA forums? r/Andriod and r/googlepixel might have a bigger audience than HN.

The OG thread is here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/android_beta/comments/o7h1li/pixel_...

Re: Google Pixel 3 (XL) bricking out of nothing

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Post by andbberger » Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 1:37 AM UTC

usui wrote: post #8

Especially with the Pixel lineup, there is a historical quality control issue with Google's phones that I'm worried hasn't been solved yet. I owned: - Pixel 3: Past few months, volume buttons and power buttons gradually stopped working. USB port works for charging, but when connected to a computer, port connects and disconnects in an infinite loop. Bluetooth connection with car always skips/stutters during Maps usage…

Pixel XL: usb c to c charging doesn't work, slow charge only

Re: Google Pixel 3 (XL) bricking out of nothing

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Post by usui » Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 1:39 AM UTC

schmichael wrote: post #14

usui wrote: post #8

Especially with the Pixel lineup, there is a historical quality control issue with Google's phones that I'm worried hasn't been solved yet. I owned: - Pixel 3: Past few months, volume buttons and power buttons gradually stopped working. USB port works for charging, but when connected to a computer, port connects and disconnects in an infinite loop. Bluetooth connection with car always skips/stutters during Maps usage…

This is what got me to switch to iPhone. Ewaste is a big problem with Google phones. My wife has always bought iPhones and has gone through half as many phones as me.

I fixed the USB port connecting and disconnecting by replacing the USB port.

I fixed the power+volume buttons not working by replacing the entire connector.

The Bluetooth issue remains as I haven't looked into exactly which parts are responsible for it or how to fix it.

I can try to keep at it forever but it's an uphill battle. I can keep replacing parts on the Pixel 3, but one day the motherboard might die. Unfortunately, I don't want to purchase a hot air rework station and handle reflowing those chips as the pitch of the joints is too fine.

Re: Google Pixel 3 (XL) bricking out of nothing

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Post by jeffbee » Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 1:40 AM UTC

usui wrote: post #8

Especially with the Pixel lineup, there is a historical quality control issue with Google's phones that I'm worried hasn't been solved yet. I owned: - Pixel 3: Past few months, volume buttons and power buttons gradually stopped working. USB port works for charging, but when connected to a computer, port connects and disconnects in an infinite loop. Bluetooth connection with car always skips/stutters during Maps usage…

I had two Nexus 4 die the same way: touch stopped working on the bottom half of the screen only. Pretty wacky failure mode.