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  1. Android News

    Deal: Refurbished Nexus 5X or 6P for as little as $141 today only

    Amazon's deal of the day offers the Nexus 5X for as low as $140, as well as the Nexus 6P for as little as $230 today only. The devices are refurbished, but come with a 90-day warranty.
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    Android P isn't officially coming to the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, and Pixel C

    Google isn't bringing Android P to its earlier devices, including the Huawei-made Nexus 6P, the LG-made Nexus 5X, and the Pixel C tablet. The Nexus 6P and 5X launched in 2015, and before the second-generation Pixels Google's promise has been to deliver non-security software updates for two years...
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    February’s Android Security Update goes live for Nexus and Pixel devices

    Google just dropped the February 2018 security patch for Nexus and Pixel devices on us, the same update that should include 3rd party access for camera apps with Pixel Visual Core. At this time, we already have both factory image and OTA files
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    Google now offers Moto X4 Android One device as replacement for faulty Nexus 5X's

    Project Fi is now offering Android One versions of the Moto X4 as replacement devices for those customers who are suffering from faulty Nexus 5X's.
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    Users with Android 8.1-powered Pixels and Nexuses are reporting swipe issues

    A large number of reports on Reddit as well as Google's online forums indicate Pixel and Nexus users are facing swipe-related problems with their units after updating to Android 8.1 Oreo.
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    Project Fi support offering owners of defective Nexus 5X phones only $53

    Project Fi customer support is only offering those with defective Nexus 5X devices with Nexus Protect around $53 in store credit instead of a replacement device because Google has run out of them. The device is famously affected by LG's bootloop issue.
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    Google Blog: Making video calling easier on your Android phone

    Google is bringing an update to Pixel, Pixel 2, Nexus, and Android One devices that will make video calling an integrated part of your phone. You can now start a video call directly from where you call or text message your friends, through your Phone, Contacts, and Android Messages apps. Later...
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    October Android Security update goes live

    The October Android Security updates for Nexus and Pixel phones are now live. Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6, and Nexus 9 are all seeing updates today.
  9. Android News

    Nexus 5X and 6P owners get two extra months of security updates

    Google has adjusted the support schedule for the Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X to include an extra two months of security past the original date. Those phones will now receive support until November 2018.
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    Pixel and Nexus September OTAs start rolling out

    September security rollouts for Pixel and Nexus are a little late, but some are starting to receive the updates. Those on Verizon who hadn't yet gotten an Oreo update are also reporting that their update takes them to both Oreo and the new September security patch.
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    Android 8.0 Oreo now rolling out to Nexus and Pixel devices

    Google is now rolling out Android 8.0 to its Pixel and Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, and Nexus Player.
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    There's a hack that might save your bootlooping Nexus 6P or 5X

    A new hack has been discovered by XDA Developers that suggests flashing a new image to your bootlooping Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X will fix the issue.
  13. Android News

    aptX Bluetooth streaming won't work on the Nexus 6P or 5X

    One of the many new features in Android O is support for aptX Bluetooth streaming. aptX is a series of streaming protocols owned by Qualcomm, that feature much lower latency compared to normal Bluetooth audio streaming. But it looks like Nexus 5X and 6P owners won't be able to use it.
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    Chainfire has already been able to get SuperSU working on the new Android O developer preview

    Google released the new developer preview update for supported Nexus and Pixel devices earlier today and Chainfire has been able to get SuperSU working on the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and the Pixel XL. The update isn't available yet, but he promises to release the updated app soon.
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    These are the dates that Nexus and Pixel owners stop receiving telephone and online support

    Google will not offer telephone or online support for Pixel and Nexus devices forever. So the company has listed the dates in which you will no longer be able ot receive these services. They're shown in a graph and are just the same date that they'll also stop receiving security updates.
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    Android O Developer Preview 3 Factory Images Available

    The Android O Developer Preview 3 factory images are now available to download for the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, and the Nexus Player.
  17. Android News

    June Android security update now live for Pixel/Nexus devices

    Google has posted the June security updates for a number of devices including the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, and Nexus 5X.
  18. Android News

    One lawsuit over the LG Nexus 5X bootloop issue has been dropped

    The lawsuit filed by Chimicles & Tikellis LLP over the LG Nexus 5X bootloop issue has been dropped. That is different than the ongoing case filed by Girard Gibbs LLP, which is still ongoing.
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    Some Nexus 6P & 5X owners are getting an error when trying to update to Android O

    If you have the Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P and are getting an error when updating to the latest version of Android O then you're not alone. Phandroid has a few steps to walk you through how to fix this issue if it happens to you.
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    You can now download the factory images for the new Android O developer preview

    If you don't want to enroll in the Android Beta Program, then you can now manually download the factory images for the latest Android O developer preview for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus Player, and Pixel C.
  21. Android News

    The Android O Beta Program is now live for Pixel and Nexus owners

    Google has opened the Android O Beta Program for owners of Pixel and Nexus devices. These are the compatible devices: - Nexus 5X - Nexus 6P - Nexus Player - Pixel C - Pixel - Pixel XL
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    Google announces when the Pixel and Nexus devices will no longer receive guaranteed security updates

    If you own any Nexus or Pixel device from Google, you should know that eventually it will not receive security updates. Google has just announced which month the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel and Pixel will stop receiving guaranteed security updates.
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    Android 7.1.2 update breaks fingerprint sensor for some Pixel and Nexus users

    The upgrade to Android 7.1.2 hasn't gone so smoothly for some Pixel and Nexus owners. Those with the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel, and Pixel XL are reporting that the fingerprint sensor is no longer working after the update. It seems to be a partial glitch, though, as the sensor still does allow...
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    Some Pixel, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P owners say the fingerprint scanner stopped with 7.1.2

    Google is rolling out the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update to a number of Nexus and Pixel owners, but it seems there is a bug. A number of people are now reporting that the fingerprint scanner is no longer working after the device has been updated.
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    The G5, V20, and Nexus 5X have been added to the LG bootloop class-action lawsuit

    LG was recently sued for not properly fixing the loop issue that plagued many of their smartphones. The original lawsuit had only included the LG G4 and the LG V10, but since then other customers have stepped up and now the lawsuit includes the G5, V20 and the Nexus 5X.