So, I will be getting a new Pixel 7a tomorrow most likely.
It is a one month old device apparently in Mint condition, with ~$100 cheaper price, should I go for it?
I currently use a Pixel 3 XL, which I bought on Day 1 so I am thinking it is time to upgrade. Anything I should know before I go through with it?
If you have dry hands, the under display fingerprint sensor can be unreliable. I went from a pixel 4 (had a pixel 2 before that) to the 7 and miss the pixel 4.
The 7 is great in all other regards but the fingerprint sensor only works like 30% of the time. Seems like it varies from person to person though - other folks report no problems with the sensor.
Seconding this. If it fails twice for me I wipe my finger on emy short and that fixes it probably 85% of the time.
I have the pixel 7 Pro, the fingerprint sensor never fails me
I find my index finger a lot more reliable than my thumb. Also yeah, the dry thing. Sometimes you can give your finger a lick then wipe it on your shirt so it’s more hydrated and works…
Two biggest P7 issues:
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Fingerprint scanner is garbage
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Battery life is barely good enough for one day
Other than that, nothing you should know, phone is good
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I got one yesterday. I’m struggling to get to my notifications without the rear scanner for dragging down. I don’t think there is really a solution other than getting used to it.
Double tap on back of the phone for this. It’s in settings under gestures.
OMG I’ve turned it on and it’s not working yet, but I’m sure I’ll work it out now. THANKS!
I have one, it’s a pretty decent phone, no real complaints expect battery life
I’ve been using that but it’s not really a practical replacement for swiping on the rear sensor.