>My Pixel XL still works great and has unlimited google photos upload. Mine does too, although the unlimited photos has nothing to do with the phone but just g

>My Pixel XL still works great and has unlimited google photos upload. Mine does too, although the unlimited photos has nothing to do with the phone but just google services. >For example after a software update the usb-c port is no longer reversible, it only charges if cable is inserted in specific direction. I currently have both a Pixel 3 and a Pixel 3a XL in front of me and this isn't true for either phone. Have you tried cleaning out the usb-c port of dust? There might be dirt build up on one side that isn't allowing all the charging pins to engage properly or something. Another issue might be with the cable.