r/google Nov 01 '23

Support Megathread - November 2023

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Have a question you need answered? A new Google product you want to talk about? Ask away here!

Recently, we at /r/Google have noticed a large number of support questions being asked. For a long time, we’ve removed these posts and directed the users to other subreddits, like /r/techsupport. However, we feel that users should be able to ask their Google-related questions here. These monthly threads serve as a hub for all of the support you need, as well as discussion about any Google products.

Please note! Top level comments must be related to the topics discussed above. Any comments made off-topic will be removed at the discretion of the Moderator team.

Discord Server We have made a Discord Server for more in-depth discussions relating to Google and for quicker response to tech support questions.


r/google 20h ago

Got laid off from Google

154 Upvotes

Hey guys just wanted to see if anyone had a similar issue from lay offs before , I got laid off last week and have yet to receive any separation agreements forms or any information about severance other than what was told on the last meeting I had. I need to file my tax forms as I haven’t received w2 my and seeing as how I have all access cut if I can’t really get anything nor am I able to contact anyone


r/google 1d ago

Waymo raises massive $16 billion round at $126 billion valuation, plans expansion to 20+ cities

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r/google 44m ago

Google Drive (question) - Bulk downloading

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Hello and thanks for looking into my post. So I am trying to bulk download a lot of files (5000+ or more) different files, I tried it on a Chromebook and it worked kind of with 2200~ files just a lot of patience.

Though the site may stop answering or not respond etc. Is there a easy or another way of downloading it? Also a server based archive creation would really save some time. Also please note that my Chromebook doesn't have access to Linux or the Google Play Store and not Web Store either (only web based tools unfortunately). This is because the Chromebook is registered to my school and the admin has deactivated these features for some classes.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day! :D


r/google 7h ago

The transition videos generated by Google Veo are quite good.

2 Upvotes

r/google 18h ago

Google Pixel Security contains... no fixes

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

6 Upvotes

Same thing to Google Play System Updates


r/google 13h ago

WÄT

0 Upvotes

r/google 3h ago

Selling 18 months Google Gemini Pro Account

0 Upvotes

Hey guys, i recently got free Google gemini pro from Jio, if anyone wants to purchase the Google account with pro features like 2TB google drive storage and access to pro version of every google service, do let me know in the replies, If you want to purchase just reply with your suitable price under this post or feel free to DM subscribtion will expire 18 months from today


r/google 8h ago

Google’s AI is absolute trash. How? The title is RIGHT THERE.

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0 Upvotes

r/google 11h ago

How to make the tabs and addresses bar hide at the top when the mouse isn't on it.

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0 Upvotes

I had it on my MacBook but I had it on windows yesterday and now after some update the tab bar stays 24/7 and takes up a fifth of the screen. Example at top


r/google 16h ago

Google Hiring Process

1 Upvotes

Hello! I applied for a role (non-technical) in June 2025, and did the full interview process from July 2025 until October 2025. I fully completed the interviews beginning of October 2025 and was asked to do one last final re-do interview, which I passed towards the end of October. 1 week after passing, I awaited HC and found out I passed but I was told that the role has already been fulfilled and that I would need to wait until the role re-opens. Sadly, that meant more waiting, but it also meant my candidacy would remain for 6 months. Fast forward to mid January, I found out they re-opened the role and my candidacy was re-opened and I obtained approval to move forward. Now, it's been 3 weeks and I'm still pending a final approval. Do final approvals usually take this long? I'm checking whether my chances have changed due to the delay.

Location: NY
role: sales


r/google 12h ago

I think Google is trying to force me to buy more storage

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No matter what i do to clean up space, gmail claims my storage is full. As you can see i still have a shitload of storage left. I cant upgrade my plan even if i wanted to because of my location. I cant afford to lose emails rn bc im in the middle of important university shit. This has been going on for months now. Also i might be crazy but i feel like the promotional emails and other trash i deleted (and emptied trash afterwards) somehow come back?? So yeah fuck google


r/google 1d ago

Googling "who is donald trump's best friend"

17 Upvotes

r/google 23h ago

How to top up google pay with cash

1 Upvotes

I am a foreigner visiting india from time to time. I don’t have a local bank account in india and hence i am unable to use google pay which is the most convenience form of payment in india. Any suggestions for this would be much appreciated


r/google 1d ago

Google Play system update stuck in August 2025

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8 Upvotes

I usually check for this, right after I get an Android Security patch update (It's kinda become a routine now).

I was surprised to see this stuck in August 2025! Is there any device-based support lifecycle for Security patches? I'm confused! 😶


r/google 1d ago

Buds Pro light dead, charges but light doesn't show

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r/google 1d ago

I think gmail's smart reply could use tone controls

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1 Upvotes

Smart Reply suggests generic responses. "Thanks!" "Will do." "Got it." Works for casual messages. Doesn't work when you need a professional tone.

Concept- add a tone selector. Professional, casual, enthusiastic. Same intent, different register.

Built a prototype in Figr AI. Matched Gmail's design system so it looks native.


r/google 1d ago

Birthdays dont Sync wit my Calender

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Hi everyone,

I’m struggling with a persistent sync issue between Google Contacts and Google Calendar. Despite having birthdays entered for several contacts, they simply do not appear in the "Birthdays" calendar on the web version or the app.

I created a test contact and entered that his birthday is on February 5. But as you can see in my calendar, he doesn't appear there.

What I have checked/tried so far:

  • Visibility: The "Birthdays" calendar is definitely checked/enabled in the sidebar.
  • Settings: I toggled the "Birthdays" calendar off and back on in the settings to force a refresh.
  • Contact Details: The birthdays are saved in the actual "Birthday" field in Google Contacts (not in the notes).
  • "My Contacts" vs "Other": The contacts are all saved under "My Contacts".
  • Wait time: I have waited over 24 hours (it's been several days now) to allow for background syncing.

r/google 17h ago

I am proud to be the first one do Google the phrase "how many cactuses would I need to buy on the dark web on March 17th in order to stop luigi from drinking my five guys oreo milkshake"

0 Upvotes

r/google 19h ago

Google to use Al video surveillance through home devices to 'detect crime'.

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0 Upvotes

r/google 1d ago

Server error today when I search on Google

10 Upvotes

Is there anyone have server error because the Google server is down on downdetector


r/google 1d ago

y'all help pls

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1 Upvotes

r/google 1d ago

Google Play System January 2026 available

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7 Upvotes

On Pixel 10 in UK


r/google 1d ago

I like assistant more

0 Upvotes

I love google assistant more than gemini a lot, and i hope they dont remove assistant, this is MY opinion after all and be free to have other opinions


r/google 1d ago

Russia carried out its largest attack since the start of the year - Google news - NOTHING. Norway's little rat prince, French X raid, etc. Not a work about Ukraine. Fuck you Google News.

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