Last Friday, we’ve reported that Google has banned hundreds of Pixel users for using a resold version of Google’s latest flagship smartphone. After some intense outcry from its userbase, Google has decided to backtrack on the ban, restoring access to the accounts that were banned.
The initial decision to ban users of resold Pixel phones comes from the phone’s terms of service which explicitly states that the phones may not be resold commercially. As for the backtrack, Google states that it is doing so as it believes that some customers “weren’t aware” of this particular rule. If you’re one of the few who’ve bought a resold Pixel, you may breath easy for now.
While Google has decided to drop the ban for resold Pixels, do note that the “phones may not be resold commercially” clause is still a part of Google’s terms of service. Google may decide to resind the ban for the Pixel, but the company can always ban future devices that have been resold. Simply put, Google is considering this incident as a first strike. If you still decide to get a resold Google phone in the future, you may wind up getting banned for good next time.
Source: Engadget