Google Pixel 6 still freezes when calling Emergency Services

Re:Google Pixel 6 still freezes when calling Emergency Services by tetromino_ on Sunday September 04, 2022 @02:01PM (#32715791)

Counter-anecdote: I got a Pixel 6 pro at launch. With the very notable exception of multi week delays in some security updates, it has been the best phone I have ever owned. Great camera, great screen, great battery life, no stability problems, and most importantly, no overheating after which plagued older Pixels under heavy usage.

But YMMV - based on a perusal of forum posts, it seems that one's experience, among other things, depends on one's geographic region (which may be a proxy for the exact firmware model of your device). Mine is a US model, intended for Google Fi. A disproportionate number of complaints seem to be from users in certain EU countries.

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Re:Google Pixel 6 still freezes when calling Emergency Services by dzikimarian on Sunday September 04, 2022 @03:59PM (#32717095)

I've one from EU distribution for over half a year now. There were some very minor issues with the interface at the beginning(removed with updates later). Apart from that all is great. If there are multiple crashes per day I would get it replaced, because it's clearly faulty unit.

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Re:Google Pixel 6 still freezes when calling Emergency Services by londons_explore on Sunday September 04, 2022 @04:47PM (#32717552)

It's a high value connected device with error reporting.

If it were crashing multiple times per day, you'd hope that Google would proactively contact the user and offer a replacement.

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Re:Google Pixel 6 still freezes when calling Emergency Services by delusional on Sunday September 04, 2022 @05:31PM (#32717894)

That's a cool idea. Using the telemetry to find (unusually) faulty hardware and reaching out to the customers to proactively offer a replacement could be some next level customer service.

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Re:Google Pixel 6 still freezes when calling Emergency Services by amelius on Sunday September 04, 2022 @06:52PM (#32718517)

One can dream ...

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Re:Google Pixel 6 still freezes when calling Emergency Services by bb88 on Sunday September 04, 2022 @06:38PM (#32718428)

Yes and no. The big issue with me is the fingerprint reader behind the screen doesn't always work, and am resorting to punching in my pin about half the time.

The Pixel 2 fingerprint reader on the back was the fastest. The Pixel 4 face recognition was often faster than the Pixel 6.

Also I use google assistant for driving to get navigation, and when it screws up the destination instead of one step to fix it, it's usually two more steps or more. (e.g. "1201 Eighth St" vs "1201 State St" and others)

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Re:Google Pixel 6 still freezes when calling Emergency Services by Soulsbane on Sunday September 04, 2022 @10:50PM (#32719968)

I increased my screen brightness till it would work most of the time. Hopefully that will help your fingerprint reader at least. I have a Pixel 6 Pro for reference.

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Re:Google Pixel 6 still freezes when calling Emergency Services by npc12345 on Sunday September 04, 2022 @04:02PM (#32717135)

What processor does yours have?

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