One Reddit user claims that he received a Pixel 2 XL without an operating system installed on it. It’s hard to tell how big of an issue this is, assuming it is even legitimate. Another story reveals that the device’s charging speed is functionally capped at 10.5W.



One Reddit post isn’t proof of anything. Posts can be (and often are) faked, so as with anything, it’s worth taking it with a pinch of salt until either more people report the issue, or until Google confirms there’s a problem. The Reddit user who reported the issue claims that Google is replacing the device. He also noted Google has given him a Google Play gift card as compensation, along with expedited shipping for his new phone.

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Source: [H]ardOCP – Redditor: Google Shipped My Pixel 2 XL without an OS