Cookies help us deliver our Services. Debating sideloading at this point. If there’s no difference, then I don’t see why you wouldn’t sideload it. I bought my P4XL through T-Mobile. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, iPhone XR + Powerbeats Pro (and no, I don't hate Google). Is there any difference between the software on the Pixel phones bought from T-Mobile and Google?

The (un)official home of #teampixel and the #madebygoogle lineup on Reddit. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the GooglePixel community. The new face unlock feature on Google’s Pixel 4 works even if the phone owner’s eyes are closed. According to the latest reports, many Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL users, who have installed the update said they are experiencing a face unlock issue. EDIT 2: My network aren't offering a good deal on the Pixel 4 XL, best they could offer was £47.25 a month for unlimited internet. I'm trying to add my significant other's face to face unlock and cannot find where to add more face data. However, after I sideloaded the November update, I received the December update OTA. Sideloaded Dec. I'd be interested to know if your IMEI shows as unrecognized as well if you input it on that page.

The OTA images have been out for a bit but I've gotten nothing. 1 Recommended Answer 33 Replies 164 Upvotes. Is it possible to add a second face id for pixel 4 face unlock? Get support, learn new information, and hang out in the subreddit dedicated to Pixel, Nest, Chromecast, the Assistant, and a few more things from Google. Does the device have to be unlocked to sidelaod an OTA? There isn't. Upvote (164) Subscribe Unsubscribe.

By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. You see, with the Pixel 3, you have a fingerprint sensor. Press J to jump to the feed. Setting up and Personalizing your Device, Google Pixel 4 XL.

Might just go sim only … The Pixel 4 is the first Android phone to widely support face unlock with app logins. You'll feel so much better not having to check for updates every 30 minutes. I side loaded mine yesterday on my Unlocked XL on TMobile, I wanted the Automatic Call Screening and didn't want to wait. Details. Pixel 4 Face Unlock Settings. Anyone get the December 2019 OTA on a T-Mobile purchased Pixel 4 / 4 XL?

I also didn't get the November update - and I noticed that when I type my IMEI in here: https://store.google.com/repair it was not recognized by the system. Just sideload. I didn't even get the November update on my unlocked XL on TMobile. This is different from Apple’s Face ID on iPhones, which requires eye attention by default. Here are all of the apps that already work with it or have been confirmed to do so in a future update! If you own a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL, the Android 10 April update will make your phone that much more secure by finally introducing the ability to require eyes be open for face unlock.. While explaining the problem, the affected users revealed that the face unlock feature on their phone stopped working after receiving the new Android 11 update.

So wearing a face mask doesn't matter, as it's not looking at your face to unlock the phone.

Some people suggested a One Plus - tempted by the 7t Pro, but this will be more expensive than a Pixel 4 XL. But the carrier has the capability of holding back the OTA from pushing to the phone.