Google Pixel 2 XL Repair

Troubleshooting ¶ 

If you are having difficulties identifying and solving issues with your Google Pixel 2 XL, visit our Troubleshooting Page

Background and Identification ¶ 

Announced on October 4, 2017, and released on October 19, 2017, the Google Pixel 2 XL is designed by Google and manufactured by LG Electronics. It identified by its model number G011C. To check your device's model number go to Settings > System > About Phone > Model. If the Model section says it is a Pixel 2 XL, that means your model number is G011C. (If the Model section says it is a Pixel 2 that means your model number is G011A instead).

The larger of Google's flagship smartphones, the Pixel 2 XL features a 6-inch POLED display with 538 ppi. It's also distinguished by its brightly colored power button, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and partial glass backing which allows for NFC capabilities.

The Google Pixel 2 XL runs on the Android Oreo operating system. Some of the features of the phone include Active Edge which launches Google Assistant when the phone is squeezed, USB Type-C quick charging, and free unlimited storage for media taken on the phone. There have been no recalls.

Technical Specifications ¶ 

CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

Memory: 4 GB LPDDR4x RAM

Storage: 64 GB or 128 GB

Display:

• 6.0 inches diagonal with radiased corners
• QHD+ (2880 x 1440 resolution) pOLED at 538 ppi
• 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• 18:9 aspect ratio

Cameras:

• Main Camera: 12.2 megapixel, f/1.8 aperture, 1.4μm pixels, autofocus with laser + dual pixel phase detection
• Front Camera: 8 megapixel, f/2.4 aperture, 1.4 μm pixels, fixed focus

Ports and Connectivity:

• Wi-Fi 2.4G + 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO
• Bluetooth 5.0 + LE
• NFC
• GPS + GLONASS
• Supports up to CAT 15 (800Mbps DL / 75Mbps UL), 3x DL CA, 4x4 MIMO, 256-QAM DL and 64-QAM UL depending on carrier support
• USB Type-C
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 (10.0 Gb/s)
• Single Nano SIM or eSIM

Battery: 3,520 mAh battery

Dimensions:

• Size: 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.2 x 3.0 x 0.3 in)
• Weight: 175 g (6.2 oz)

Additional Information ¶ 

Google: Pixel 2 XL Official Support

Google Forums: Pixel User Community

Wikipedia: Google Pixel 2

Amazon: Purchasing Page

Forbes : Tips and Tricks

Android Central: User Forums