Google Pixel 7 5G, US Version, 128GB, Obsidian - Unlocked (Renewed)

I have purchased several phones from Amazon before this, each allegedly unlocked. But what are we asking when we ask that question? If a phone is stolen, it can be locked from being reactivated. A phone can be locked because the person you purchased it from didn't share their passcode to "unlock" the phone to make calls. Then there is Carrier Unlocked, which usually means it can be used with any provider's (like AT&T, Verizon, TMobile, etc.) system. There may be other things that unlocked may refer to that I am frankly ignorant about. Any time I've purchased a phone that was supposed to be unlocked, and it would not activate, the seller always insisted it was unlocked. Finally, with this Pixel 7, I seem to have a phone which is carrier unlocked, as well as not having a user lock. No warnings about using a specific network's SIM card were presented on activation. In fact, the phone appeared completely new other than generic packaging. It functions well, clean,no scratches anywhere on the exterior, initial setup was as if it was an unused phone. The screen has no "burn in" patterns and is bright and responds quickly to touch. Battery appears to be like new as well. I purchased this phone after using iPhones for about 8 years. I tired of Apple's insisting I buy more cloud space without an effective way to remove my photos (and KEEP them), the only choices being to delete them or subscribe for more cloud space. Apple doesn't have to do it that way, but they want you to buy cloud space. A dollar a month doesn't seem like much, but multiply that by 230million users!The cloud is probably the most environmentally damaging way to hang onto old digital photos ever invented. Also, if at some point the cloud loses your photos, you have little recourse. That is also the case if they change the rules about access to YOUR DATA. Research it.I you think you want a new phone, a good place to start your research is gsmarena. I like the Pixel series because there are custom ROMS, operating systems, that can be loaded in place of Android. Remember how I said I switched from Apple to Android? Well my previous Android phone wasn't to my liking, which is why I switched to iPhones to start with...and because MS messed up the WONDERFUL Windows Phone 8.1, I felt there were no other choices. I digress...in case I don't like the latest offering from Android I wanted options, like LineageOS and GrapheneOS. So far I am experimenting with the stock Android until I know it isn't merely learning curve that frustrates me.By the way, Google has their own dirty cloud, as does MS. I avoid them all.My final word of advice is to be prepared to return the phone, any phone. You might have just a bad example, or maybe it wasn't properly listed, or renewed, or unlocked. Mistakes happen. Or maybe the phone just isn't right for you. I didn't need to contact this seller for anything, I am happy with the purchase ! The seller was "thegadgetdeals".

Exactly as described worked flawlessly transfer was easy would definitely recommend

This phone was supposed to be renewed. I very highly doubt it was, at least not thoroughly.The phone battery instantly upon receipt began to heat up while in use; I needed to purchase a replacement phone for the same issue.In addition to getting hot very quickly, which is a known battery issue with Pixels, the battery did not hold a charge.I decided I needed to return this phone 4 days after purchasing it.The phone was at 66% charge when I went to bed; in an attempt to take better care of the battery. I didn't plug it in overnight.So, while I was sleeping, the battery depleted completely down to where the phone shut itself off. That meant that I didn't have an alarm to wake me up so I was late for work too.I've had success with Amazon renewed purchases before, but this was not successful!!

The phone works perfectly fine and I've had no issues with its performance. However, the glass covering the top part of the rear cameras arrived detached and tends to fall off. So, while the phone itself functions well, it didn't arrive in perfect condition. Still, it hasn’t caused me any problems so far.

Arrived in 3 days (5 days before earliest expected delivery date). Activated at T-Mobile with new SIM card easily. Restored apps & files from network backup and logged into Google Account. Had to delete a few apps to get it to run at expected speeds, but it's faster and doesn't freeze like previous non-Google smartphone.

Still works good. The cameras are good too.

I'm very pleased with the actual phone and the condition of it. Pixel has fantastic battery life, snappy responsiveness, and does everything I need it to do. It takes excellent photos, can play some games very well, and has a lot of neat Google features.My only complaint comes in the company fulfilling the order. This is the third renewed item I've purchased, and each time they promise delivery in 2 days before ordering, and then end up taking much more time because they use FedEx instead of fulfillment by Amazon. I don't mind the weight, but I really dislike that they give you one time frame and then on the day it's supposed to be delivered. Change the date. Date. Some of us stay home from work to receive these expensive items so they aren't sitting on our front porch all day, so being deceptive about the delivery time in the item description and initial order is a problem. Buyer be aware: The listed delivery time is likely not factual in the case of these Renewed items. Plan for a 4 or 5 day delivery window.That said, the item received was of highest quality with no cosmetic issues and a healthy battery.

The touchscreen went kaput after nine days, it started by ignoring input and aggressively registering phantom or “ghost touch” input, then it showed images on the screen that mimicked physical damage before irreversibly going all black. I suspect that this was sabotage effected by a downstream black bag team with deniable links to Google and Alphabet Inc. They probably think that allowing the sale of renewed Pixel 7s is a limited form of charity that they need to control. In a modest way it contributes to the bottom line.