I have a SM-G928F that has been rooted, and knox tripped.
I am now on stock firmware. Reseted twice, once from Samsung smart switch, and one time from vol+home+power button way.
I don't seem to be able to get updates anymore, for the phone itself.
I get updates for applications though. Through play store, and galaxy apps.
Is this "normal" or what is going on?
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On my S4 when rooted I got the update message, but an error upon trying to install it. Possibly they have changed the behaviour so it doesn't show when rooted? I don't have my S6 rooted however so cannot confirm this..
Ok. I'm on stock firmware now though, only knox tripped. I'm gonna rip Samsung's vd hair out if they ****ed this up.
I can confirm that OTA works if you are on stock firmware. Even though knox is tripped due to previous rooted phone.
I got my 6.0.1 today
Are you using Edge UI? How great is it! (it's not true Black)
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Are you using Edge UI? How great is it! (it's not true Black)
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I dunno. I guess. I'm using the default mode now. The edge features is enhanced since 5.1.1 and it's for the better imo. Though it feels a bit slow in typing at times, sms etc. The autocorrect for words is definitely slower. The suggestions part at least. I have a feeling there will come a performance update later on. Only God knows. Man can only hope.
BTW. What do you mean by not true black?
Edge UI is a theme in the Samsung Theme store
The developer said it's not true back if you're using it
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Edge UI is a theme in the Samsung Theme store
The developer said it's not true back if you're using it
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Ok. I can't find it. Sd_black is a theme from there I used to use. But it needs some updates to work as it did on 5.1.1.
Are you sure it's called edge UI? I searched for edge under the tab "All" without result.
Battery is more horrible in 6.0.1, same with fingerprint scanner. Bah!
Yep. In Samsung Theme Store, go to "SEARCH" and Type in "edge ui", it will appear.
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Yep. In Samsung Theme Store, go to "SEARCH" and Type in "edge ui", it will appear.
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Ok. It didn't for me
Are you in UK or US? I'm not sure if it's available anywhere else at this current time.
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Are you in UK or US? I'm not sure if it's available anywhere else at this current time.
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Aha ok. I'm in Sweden.
Ahhh. You should have Android Marshmallow but now, did you fix your problem with updates
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Ahhh. You should have Android Marshmallow but now, did you fix your problem with updates
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It was the marshmallow update I was worried about. The other updates works as usual. But I must say, the battery usage in 6.0.1 really sucks. With this modern phone you have to charge it at least 2 times a day. What happened to charge the phone once a week?
How did you get your S6 edge+ to last an entire week (7 days), I was lucky to manage 2 days with heavy usage however. Isn't Doze meant to improve battery life? Did you end up flashing it via Odin or got an official update through Smart Switch
Did you flash an S6 edge+ firmware that's for your country or an earlier version for others.
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How did you get your S6 edge+ to last an entire week (7 days), I was lucky to manage 2 days with heavy usage however. Isn't Doze meant to improve battery life? Did you end up flashing it via Odin or got an official update through Smart Switch
Did you flash an S6 edge+ firmware that's for your country or an earlier version for others.
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I meant the old phones from late 90 and early 2000.
I got the update via OTA (over the air). So regular update method through the phone.
Ok. I was looking on Reddit the everyday with someone showing 17 hours screen on time and he says he can get 8 days usage of his old Xperia phone with Jelly Bean. I thought he was insane till he posting his Gsam report.
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Soon there will be a commercial release of a breakthrough battery material that can last a very long time in a smart device.
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Ok. I was looking on Reddit the everyday with someone showing 17 hours screen on time and he says he can get 8 days usage of his old Xperia phone with Jelly Bean. I thought he was insane till he posting his Gsam report.
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Soon there will be a commercial release of a breakthrough battery material that can last a very long time in a smart device.
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Hehe yeah
One can only hope.
More annoying is knox software running in background. Tripped knox and the function is out of play. Yet the software is running and stealing juice. I also read here on the forum somewhere that the software steals even more juice on phones that has knox tripped. Compared to those who don't have knox tripped.
Why can't one disable knox entirely?
It does. You experience an issue called "no deep sleep" when Knox is tripped. You can't even reset Knox, if you sell you're device. You have to tell the other person that the warranty by Samsung won't work, you can't use Samsung Pay when released and you have to flash a deep sleep fix unless flashed already. The only reason I'm holding off tripping knox with a better custom ROM is because I want to use Samsung Pay when it released.
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It does. You experience an issue called "no deep sleep" when Knox is tripped. You can't even reset Knox, if you sell you're device. You have to tell the other person that the warranty by Samsung won't work, you can't use Samsung Pay when released and you have to flash a deep sleep fix unless flashed already. The only reason I'm holding off tripping knox with a better custom ROM is because I want to use Samsung Pay when it released.
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Mm yeah. I will never buy a phone who I don't actually own, again.
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Currently downloading for me
What's the update for, though? VR?
VR and performance enhancements per Droid Life. I'm taking, Lollipop is coming soon, so even root is achieved, that would likely go away with Lollipop.
I just checked for updates on my Note 4 and its downloading something. Not sure yet what it is.
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If anyone cares here is the changelog from the Verizon website.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/benefits-galaxy-note-4-12-9-14.pdf
Just installed update. Wifi connection has improved.
I had no phone icon after the update reboot. Rebooted again and it came back. I use LTE exclusively so can't comment on wifi.
it's 4.4.4 not 5
Shame no advanced calling
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it's 4.4.4 not 5
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It already has 444. I'm going to try to avoid this as long as possible.
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Just installed. No significant difference.
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Recent apps displays quicker for me!
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Recent apps displays quicker for me!
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Maybe because it restarted your phone? Would be great if it really did improve response time.
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no volte someone tell me why?
LG g3 just got it.
Just trying to understand samsung lol
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To all there is an existing thread regarding this update Found here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/firmware-update-note-4-due-week-t2960443
Therefore .........THIS THREAD IS CLOSED..........
Possibly....but
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Maybe because it restarted your phone? Would be great if it really did improve response time.
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I thought maybe it was the placebo effect, but I've been running it for a over 3 hours since reboot and there's still much less lag than before the update.
It makes me giggle every time one of these update threads come out how people say wifi/cell signals better, this and that is better blablabla. As far as signals go unless the software running the hardware have serious flaws in it you are not going to see a difference at all. As far as signal strength goes there are so many variable that come into play was before you get anywhere near the software running the radio. Even when it comes to phone applications there is so many variable on how things run from phone to phone settings, environment, and the human using the phone being the major ones. Usually the only time you can really notice performance issues (at lease on a minor release) is if there is a serious that has been fixed or if a new issue has come up. Think the best we can hope for with this release is finding a root exploit. We have been on the previous SW version for a while now and not being able to root it so anything new is a step in the right direction to me. As far as not taking the update to each there own but in my eyes we don't have root so whats the worse that can happen.
Here is the version info on the new update:
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I will not update my phone. I will keep on this version hoping for root. Nothing good for me on this update.
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Bah.. Lol, I'm not even worried about root and whether or not it comes(any more).. I am just enjoying the stock device for the first time in years! This one, I installed the update.. If root comes, and I can't use it because I took the update: "oh well"... Lol..
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It makes me giggle when people try to make themselves feel better or superior by being condescending to a helpful poster by posting unhelpful and useless information. The wifi performance did improve. I measured it. Also, it's in the change log.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/benefits-galaxy-note-4-12-9-14.pdf?null
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It makes me giggle every time one of these update threads come out how people say wifi/cell signals better, this and that is better blablabla. As far as signals go unless the software running the hardware have serious flaws in it you are not going to see a difference at all. As far as signal strength goes there are so many variable that come into play was before you get anywhere near the software running the radio. Even when it comes to phone applications there is so many variable on how things run from phone to phone settings, environment, and the human using the phone being the major ones. Usually the only time you can really notice performance issues (at lease on a minor release) is if there is a serious that has been fixed or if a new issue has come up. Think the best we can hope for with this release is finding a root exploit. We have been on the previous SW version for a while now and not being able to root it so anything new is a step in the right direction to me. As far as not taking the update to each there own but in my eyes we don't have root so whats the worse that can happen.
Here is the version info on the new update:
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Yea, I want root to. But tossed the coin and decided with the time that's expired thus far with no root, I am currently installing this update so to get hopefully the best experience out of my Note 4 as it is w/o root. Guess it's the chance you take...
FYI here is a link to the T-mobile update page. Just click your device of interest! Unfortunately, at the time of this post, it does not appear the lollipop release is imminent for the Tm Edge...
https://support.t-mobile.com/community/phones-tablets-devices/software-updates#tmoSUPDocTitle
This page is utter garbage.. lol the s5 has it. The note 3 is ahead of the latest phones. Thats preposterous reguardless of sales numbers
.. my opinion of course
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This page is utter garbage.. lol the s5 has it. The note 3 is ahead of the latest phones. Thats preposterous reguardless of sales numbers
.. my opinion of course
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I feel it had great info this is were we stand.
Manufacturer Development
Software Version:*Android 5.0 "Lollipop"T-Mobile and the device manufacturer have agreed to support software version Android 5.0 “Lollipop”. The software update will include new features, functionality and improvements to give a better user experience.
I think the garbage part is that it's not out yet
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I feel it had great info this is were we stand.
Manufacturer Development
Software Version:*Android 5.0 "Lollipop"T-Mobile and the device manufacturer have agreed to support software version Android 5.0 “Lollipop”. The software update will include new features, functionality and improvements to give a better user experience.
I think the garbage part is that it's not out yet
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The garbage part is that its not even being tested yet.
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The garbage part is that its not even being tested yet.
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Exactly. it's a bull that they are withholding the update for the note4 until after the s6 is released. wanna know why? So you buy the s6 cause it has lolli already, it's ridiculous the way carriers dictate the duration of the update process. They get the rom from Samsung, then they do their bloat thing, test it in crappy small markets, then release they've been sitting on it for over a month now just waiting for the s6 to drop. They've had so many people call and complain that they started a Web page.. lol that's pretty bad.. Don't blame Samsung for lack of the update, blame your favorite carrier. it them. That's why the g3 got it, the s5, the note3 is in testing in diff markets.. Why would one do that? because they want you to buy the latest greatest hit. Not because the s5 is of more importance due to the numbers sold.. so in conclusion, time for a new s6. Lol
Just noticed that the note 4 is now at tmoble testing phase... my guess is we're 2 weeks behind it.
dont know what is the freaking hold up !
i heard ATT note edge got the lick candy today !
I see that tmobile is testing the lollipop on the note 4, I think after they roll out the upate for the note 4 they would start foucusing on the note edge.
The excuse i got was: Since N4 and Edge are the only 2 phones compatable with Samsung VR1 they were waiting on the manufacturer of the vr to finish so they can begin coding in the VR part to LP. They didnt want to telease LP without the VR stuff teady to go. Aftet seeing all the complaints about battery drain and so on with 5.0 on the N4s that received it, i cant wait to see what happens when you hook up VR to your N4/Edge with 5.0...probably a nice little explosion...lol
Lollipop getting closer! Now at T-Mobile testing phase!
https://support.t-mobile.com/community/phones-tablets-devices/software-updates#tmoSUPDocTitle
I. Can't. Wait. I've been checking it every day since they released that Web page
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The Note Edge is now in the testing phase for lollipop testing!
It days completed
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It days completed
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Note 4 testing is completed. Took about 3 weeks. So chances are Note Edge will be out in more or less 2 weeks as Note Edge started testing phase last week..
Apparently lollipop is out for Tmobile Edge but as of this morning the T-mobile update page says still testing! lol
Yea i got this too...u gotta dl it from sammmobile site....
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Mine is an OTA, but sadly, no wifi at the moment. Later today, I can download it.
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Yea i got this too...u gotta dl it from sammmobile site...
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Ha! You have to look in the right places I guess. Problem for me is that I've got things running so sweetly with hyperdrive, foerverlocos theme and some xposed modules I'm a bit reluctant to take the plunge for now. I checked out lollipop on my Note 3 and having ART is a nice improvement but I missed Xposed and even more so, Tweaked! Indeed I put Tweaked back on. Looking forward to hear about folks experience with Lollipop on T-mobile Edge.
Downloading it now.
Huge file coming in at over 1gb
There is a warning before you install saying your ram will decrease by a minimum of 950mb after update.
Did anyone else's apps that were installed on an SD card no longer work after installing the update?
I hit the update on it for shts and giggle and it was one for 138megabits, lol wonder what it was for, but i love the battery life wow.
Yeah found it weird, mine is updating as we speak.. I just got the phone a few hours ago..
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I hit the update on it for shts and giggle and it was one for 138megabits, lol wonder what it was for, but i love the battery life wow.
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I'm not sure what's going on with my battery life but it's less than five hours... I've had since noon today and it's already been charged once and taken off around 9pm tonight and I'm already down to 55%. Any ideas? I've hardly done anything other than texting and web browsing, all on wifi. I'm also not getting detailed battery stats. See below... Also, how the hell do you take a screenshot other than using screen write? Oh and i never got an update...
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I normally hit the left button and close all apps, get ram back up,
Screen shot is power button and home button at the same time momentarily
I keep my bright down to about a 1/4
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Screen shot is power button and home button at the same time momentarily
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Yeah that's what it's always been on other phones, but my phone will not do it.
Edit: Guess i want holding it long enough. I just switched back to Android from iOS after 3 years. On the iPhone is instant lol.
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did the device reboot into a recovery to install the update? curious is someone dropped the ball and left a open bootloader on the released device OR its just the monthly security patch, prob the latter...
further investigations...it did include a new bootloader. i would hold of on installing this if you want root. you never know
Lol yeah not rooting, leaving it alone
I did not install the update. I just love that they say that ATT wants to install an update and give no more information as to what or why. After my upgrade experience I'm not real trusting and was hoping someone could report what it is. Want to compare?
Sadly, it's probably a bunch of good fixes bundled in with some unwanted bloatware and security "enhancements". Lol
BUT... that's just pure conjecture on my part, as I watch the N7 forums and live vicariously through you all. I'm still happy with my rooted Note 3, can't justify the upgrade cost, can't live without my IR blaster, and so will wait.
So, anyone know whats in the update(is it just the Android Aug security update)? Any chance it really would affect root? For me, the only reason to not root is Samsung Pay and since it doesn't support either one of my cards, not worried about that "feature".
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I did not install the update. I just love that they say that ATT wants to install an update and give no more information as to what or why. After my upgrade experience I'm not real trusting and was hoping someone could report what it is. Want to compare?
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It does contain a new Bootloader, and the update was prob forced upon you. Yesterday my device buzzed in my pocket, heard the ATT ding ding dong sound. Pulled my Note out and it was optimizing apps (about 50 of them). Seems they forced the update to my Note, even though I had clicked "install later" many times through-out the day. bastards!
I believe it's just a security update.
I did not get update. Do you have to have a att simcard in phone to see update.
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It does contain a new Bootloader, and the update was prob forced upon you. Yesterday my device buzzed in my pocket, heard the ATT ding ding dong sound. Pulled my Note out and it was optimizing apps (about 50 of them). Seems they forced the update to my Note, even though I had clicked "install later" many times through-out the day. bastards!
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The only way to keep from downloading an update is to have Wi-Fi turned off or disable the update totally with package disabler pro. The phone automatically downloads any update if you are connected to Wi-Fi and will install it even if you hit install later. The phone does the install after the third time you decline it. All of my Samsung phones have done this.
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It does contain a new Bootloader, and the update was prob forced upon you. Yesterday my device buzzed in my pocket, heard the ATT ding ding dong sound. Pulled my Note out and it was optimizing apps (about 50 of them). Seems they forced the update to my Note, even though I had clicked "install later" many times through-out the day. bastards!
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Okay i sh*t you not, I read this on lunch and said in my head there's no way it forced itself, or maybe it's an option to disable under developer settings. Got off lunch and felt my phone vibrate because it was turning back on. Pulled my phone out and saw that it was optimizing apps and I'm like like wtfffffff out really forced itself. I wasnt on Wi-Fi or anything and my phones battery was at like 30% so i honestly couldn't believe it did the update as such a low battery without asking, crazy. ?
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Just got the update an hour ago. Would like to know what it is . Just hope it improves the phone.
i did the update. battery improvement definitely. stability of apps also
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i did the update. battery improvement definitely. stability of apps also
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i did the update. battery improvement definitely. stability of apps also
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The device is brand new. You can expect battery improvements over the next few days, no matter what you do. It takes 3-7 days of charging and use for the battery to reach maximum efficiency.
Hey guys. New to this device, having just jumped shipped from the sinking Note 7.
Just wondering if you all could tell me if this device is easy to root and if the rumors I've heard about rooting this device making it slow, laggy, etc., are true.
Thanks in advance.
Easy to root yes...look on YouTube...but keep in mind that
after rooting your phone will get super leggy and you will need fix some stuff with kernel...that's too much sht... I decided to stay stock... TouchWiz is not that bad actually...enjoying my s7 edge after leaving my note 7 too
Me too , I returned my note 7 today after have for couples day's but for now I'm happy with this device whit out root
I was wondering about this too. I still have my N7 but was thinking of returning it for a S7 Edge
Here is How To (Qualcomm) Root S7/S7 Edge
I have been on rooted stock, modded stock, and now Echoe since early July with good performance and battery life with the basic kernel mods recommended.
Echoe is the best (and really only non-stock ROM0, but has some minor issues - primarily WIFi calling, so if you want that you might stick to stock or the modified stock just released.
Be sure you read the instructions carefully before starting so you can avoid mistakes many have made getting started. In messing around with different setups, I have had to RE-ODIN stock software and re-root several times - can do it in my sleep now - lol.
Note - if you buy a TMo S7 - check which firmware version is on it an download and save that firmware. If you don't want to jump into rooting right off, do not let TMo update the firmware, as it will include the latest bootloader and security patches, which will limit your options.
If you want LTE+ (it is fast), I believe even when rooted that you could ODIN ONLY the ODIN CP module that upgrades the modem and related firmware to the new LTE.
Does the S7E offer anything like Smart Select that would allow me to trace out a picture on a webpage and save it or share it?
I'm on modified stock rooted. Yes you need to use something like trickstermod to change the governor and min/ max frequency. Takes 2 seconds. Runs decently. No major lagging. I have root and a ton of xposed modules up and running without any problems.
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I'm on modified stock rooted. Yes you need to use something like trickstermod to change the governor and min/ max frequency. Takes 2 seconds. Runs deciently. No major lagging. I have root and a ton of xposed modules up and running without any problems.
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What settings do you recommend?
Ondemand governor and set big and little cores to both max and minimum correctly. The eng kernel has them all locked at 1000 and performance which lags like crazy.
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Make sure lock frequency is enabled and don't forget to apply on boot.
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Deep sleep is good as is the general performance. Great battery life. No issues charging wired or wireless and on quick charge.
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I'm also coming from a note 7. Getting my edge tomorrow. Rooting it doesn't seem to be an issue, also says it can still be rooted on the latest firmware. I'm still researching on how to fix the stupid issues like the lag, hurricane icon etc. Any help or write ups would be awesome and save some of newly edge owned people. I did have an s7 edge as a loaner during the first recall.
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Not exactly like how the N7 does. The workaround would be to screenshot and crop thru the edit tools
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I've pretty much gotten it in my head that for the first time since the Note 2, I will be using something else other than a Note. I'll fall back on my Note 4 if I get too homesick.
Besides the S Pen, there is one other feature I'll miss a lot - Secure Folder. It's grown on me in ways I never expected. The simple ease of transition from normal to Secure Folder use is what makes it so good. Having the option of having a completely secure version of any app that only the user can access... I'm hoping Samsung ports it over to the S7E.
It's a decision of either sacrificing the performance upgrade or S Pen and it's features!
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Just switched to the S7e from Note 7. Really pissed that the always on display does NOT display all the notifications. I tried to port the apk from the note 7 but it will not install.. what gives?
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Just switched to the S7e from Note 7. Really pissed that the always on display does NOT display all the notifications. I tried to port the apk from the note 7 but it will not install.. what gives?
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Did you try to install the apk with the installer or did you put it into directly into the system? Also, there may be other system components you will need load
I defiantly miss my Note7, but the S7 edge is a very good replacement. although, I'm still intrigued by the V20.
Hi guys
I came from a Galaxy S7 Edge and as much as I absolutely loved that device, I ended up getting the dreaded pink line on the display until I eventually retired it and purchased the Galaxy S8 yesterday. My issue with the S7 is that I rooted it from day one since I am a fan of customization and custom ROMs and therefore I couldn't really take advantage of the warranty. Does the S8 have the same display problem? I'm really hesitant about rooting it and installing custom ROMs and such but at the same time I really want to.
Your advice and opinions are appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Hey mate im a former S7 edge user too loved the device had a friend who had the same device he rooted it and after a while it developed a pink line on the screen he flashed a stock ROM got an OTA update and took it to Samsung they replaced it for him for free nvm depends on different countries and different regulations u could try that if it can work furthermore i have another friend who works for Samsung he told me that was an issue with manufacturing so they replace for free coz of the manufacturing defect i talked to him recently after purchasing the s8 he told me that the s8 had no defect issues since Samsung wanted to make it a bomber upon his saying thats when i was convinced and rooted my device and now i dont regret rooting since i like customizing too.. Hope i helped
@Codex1998 Thanks for your reply, you've been very helpful. Speaking of modding and custom ROMs, what would be your favorite ROM at the moment? I'm thinking I should flash either Bat-Stock or Bat-Man ROMs, but I hear that one of them has a random reboot issue.
What gains would you get if you root your s8?
Hi,.
i also had a s7 edge, was rooted and after maybe ... a half year i got the pink line too BUT i bought the s7 edge by amazon and i've initiated a repair assignment and WITH ROOT i got a full repaired phone back for FREE, And the best of all these the workshop who repaired my phone has replaced with the display a lot of other components like a new accu and so on, all for free. So f*ck on triggered knox status and try to repair your phone, it was a hardware issue not an software issue. Triggered Knox doesnt mean that yo lost your warranty in all cases.
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TarekElsakka said:
@Codex1998 Thanks for your reply, you've been very helpful. Speaking of modding and custom ROMs, what would be your favorite ROM at the moment? I'm thinking I should flash either Bat-Stock or Bat-Man ROMs, but I hear that one of them has a random reboot issue.
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Talking about ROMs at this stage i have tried a ton of Roms out there but have enjoyed BatMan ROM the most if no random reboot issues if you are a fan of mods then BatMan rom is for you since all mods are free not paid like other roms out there which is really amazing for the dev to do furthermore you can join the BatMan rom telegram group and get more advice from there last thing to add is that the dev is really responsive and a very cool/chill guy so if u have any issues you can talk to him or his staff all are cool and really helpful.... Enjoy ROM Hunting
@Codex1998 I asked about the reboot issue on the thread and he quickly replied saying that the kernel was the issue and it was supposedly updated today so hopefully things will work out fine from now on.
Thanks again for all your help. I'll let you know how the whole process goes.
I'm assuming the process, like with the S7 exactly, starts from OEM unlock > flash TWRP > nandroid backup > update modem and bootloader to the latest files > flash custom ROM from within TWRP. Correct?
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TarekElsakka said:
@Codex1998 I asked about the reboot issue on the thread and he quickly replied saying that the kernel was the issue and it was supposedly updated today so hopefully things will work out fine from now on.
Thanks again for all your help. I'll let you know how the whole process goes.
I'm assuming the process, like with the S7 exactly, starts from OEM unlock > flash TWRP > nandroid backup > update modem and bootloader to the latest files > flash custom ROM from within TWRP. Correct?
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Correct Thats how it goes he already released V1.2.0 for BatStock so you are good to go enjoy you can hit me up on Telegram any time Best of Luck :good:
I've got the pink line on my s8+
... waiting for it to return from service.
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@kernelu Oh man I am sorry to hear that. I hope they fix it properly. How long have you had the phone? And did the pink line just come up out of no where?
Thanks. Had it for 3 months. The phone was never droped or anything, just woke up with it like this in the morning.
I can't believe that samsung didn't fix this sh*t on a new generation of phones. I mean, it was a relatively common problem for s7 edge... -.- stupid.
Rooting and triped knox doesnt affect warranty in Europe. Dont hesitate a moment. Take the phone back and claim whats yours. 2017 and we still have pink lines and burn ins all over the place. What troubles me the most is that people hesitate to return the phone because they think its there problem. Well its not. The phone should work as advertised.
Got my s8+ from service. They replaced the display. (pink line problem) :good:
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I can't believe that samsung didn't fix this sh*t on a new generation of phones. I mean, it was a relatively common problem for s7 edge... -.- stupid.
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no man the pink line appears from a violent fall some people can't talk about !!
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Rooting and triped knox doesnt affect warranty in Europe. Dont hesitate a moment. Take the phone back and claim whats yours. 2017 and we still have pink lines and burn ins all over the place. What troubles me the most is that people hesitate to return the phone because they think its there problem. Well its not. The phone should work as advertised.
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You're absolutely right. After I sold my S7 Edge, the buyer took it to Samsung and they replaced the screen for him free of charge, even though I had previously rooted the device and triggered knox. I'm from Egypt so I am guessing the policies of whole Africa region is going to be the same.