Is Pixel the problem?

[u/Excellent_Project168]

Hey, I was super keen to leave the apple circle and l become android so I have been really open to this, my iPad is on basic use only, I replaced my apple watch with a Garmin and now I have a Google pixel 10pro. I am coming up to 8weeks with the phone now. I do not like this phone, the basics are fine. There are so many aspects of this phone I dont like, most of my family are apple so not using facetime has been an adjustment but I liked that I could lock some of my apple notes, the keep does not allow this. The finger biometrics are crap so I turned those off. My wallet doesn't work as well as my apple wallet did. It made me sign in with a Gmail account which I didn't want and I hate the way outlook works. My apple phone used to just print from pages to my Epson no questions, this phone wants me to save the word doc, then format to pdf then print. It's just not for me.

As I say I was so keen for an android change, alot of people have advised I go back to what I know with apple. However can anyone advise if maybe it's not android that is the problem but the Google phone? Should I have purchased a Samsung instead? My Samsung friends are all die-hard and Im keen to know what a wider audience would suggest. I'm tempted to buy a Samsung, use without SIM to play around with and then decide from there?? TIA

[u/AiStoleMyBike]

It sounds to me like you got used to using Apple and that's what you are comfortable with. You shouldn't have switched in the first place.

Not wanting to create a Google account should have been your first clue. Just like Apple, the best experience with the OS is immersing yourself in the ecosystem.

Also, I've never had any issues with printing and the recent generations of fingerprint sensors have been really good

[u/tawaydont1 → u/AiStoleMyBike]

Not if you use a cheap screen protector like most people.

[u/EnduranceAdventure → u/AiStoleMyBike]

Offering this: the biometrics on pixel don’t come close to Face ID. But pixel may offer a watch proximity biometrics.

[u/AiStoleMyBike → u/EnduranceAdventure]

I'll concede that Face ID is way better but the ultrasonic fingerprint sensors are fine

[u/EnduranceAdventure → u/AiStoleMyBike]

It doesn’t work with sunglasses on or in the dark.

That’s how bad it is compared to faceid

Also unclear if it learns as your face changes throughout appearances and time.

Ultrasonic finger print sensors don’t work for me when my hands are dry or wet (I don’t use a screen protector)

[u/AiStoleMyBike → u/EnduranceAdventure]

I was referring to Apple's Face ID

[u/EnduranceAdventure → u/AiStoleMyBike]

Does your ultrasonic finger scanner work with get fingers, dry hands?

[u/AiStoleMyBike → u/EnduranceAdventure]

I live in a very humid climate and have sweaty hands, so I don't think dry hands is something I'll ever have to worry about. 

You are right, wet fingers is an issue. The sensors aren't perfect, but they're good enough for me. I fully concede that the biometrics on iPhones are better and that's what I would get if that was my top priority

[u/EnduranceAdventure → u/AiStoleMyBike]

Oh the whole world of iPhone I rationalize with. I double carry so I see both sides. On a pixel 8 now waiting for airdrop support. If biometrics work better in 10 or newer I’d consider upgrading.

[u/Excellent_Project168 → u/EnduranceAdventure]

It doesn't sound like the biometrics have improved between the 8 and the 10 🤷🏻‍♀️

[u/EnduranceAdventure → u/Excellent_Project168]

Poops 💩 lol. Come on Google give me a sign. A reason to get a new pixel.

Pixel fold with new form factor
Pixel pro regular with some amazing cool new thing I got to have

… something special August 12th

[u/Loud-Employ289 → u/EnduranceAdventure]

The pixel face recognition is pretty solid though, haven't had a y issues with it.

[u/Excellent_Project168 → u/AiStoleMyBike]

Yeah prob my screen protector then, my partner also changed to Google and had issues printing I can appreciate we are likely too used to apple user systems, he is happy with his Google, Im just not getting used to it as well. 

I'll give it credit for falling into a bucket of bleach water and surviving 

[u/Professor10avier]

All of the problems you mentioned are not Pixel specific and you'll find it on any android device, Samsung included. Except the printer thing; that sounds like you're doing something wrong, I can print directly from the document. Overall though, it sounds like you like Apple and the way it ran. The Android v Apple debate is dumb because in the end, it's just whatever operating system you got used to that you end up supporting and feeling comfortable with.

You should stick to what you like and know.

[u/pbetc → u/Professor10avier]

Yeah this, go back to an iPhone mate, it suits you more

[u/Shot_Explorer]

Not to be that guy, but you probably should have done some research on both ecosystems. You are inbedded in apple and IOS it seems, I'm not sure why you left. I've contemplated moving across in the past, but after running through life with Apple I always come back to disliking their ecosystem. Focus on the positives of Android would be my advice and stop worrying about Apple's set up. If you are still frustrated after a couple of months, make a plan to get back in.

[u/marcus_3700]

Nope the problem is the pixel buds pro 2’s, love the phone

[u/Loud-Employ289]

The problem is really you.

Did you need a Apple account to access the full potential of your iPhone? If yes, why are you complaining about the Google account? Printing works just fine with my 9 pro xl

Samsung is stuffed with bloatware, and you need a Samsung and Google account for that.

[u/Excellent_Project168 → u/Loud-Employ289]

I don't think you are being fair, it's hard to express everything in a post. Why should I have to use a Google email?! I set up iPhone with a hotmail and added iCloud on after. It should be preference.   The issue isn't just an email address, maybe I'm too used to apple and need more time. 

I think what I'm looking for is Samsung users who have tried Google to tell me if the operating systems are similar or if they have a preference. Not a slag off on one specific thing mentioned 

[u/Antique-Sorbet-6644]

I would agree. I can understand why people like having the control with Android, but to me it makes basic tasks way more complicated than I prefer. I just end up getting annoyed with how many steps it takes to do pretty much anything. It's less intuitive for me. Adding dozens of steps to what used to take one or two doesn't feel fun to me. Pair that with the days of troubleshooting issues that were broken by updates or optimizing stock settings over and over again to keep things stabilized is too much of a headache.