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Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

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  • #1892
    ldr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 590 ✭✭✭ldr


    Patww79 wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.

    I bought it on carphone warehouse but i reflashed while back to unbranded software


  • #1893
    blacknight83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭blacknight83


    Received my s7 edge yesterday via t-dimension ordered on 08/06 arrived on 16th

    No hassle or issues with customs, thanks to original poster who recommended that site


  • #1894
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    jones wrote: »
    What software version is everyone on? I'm on G935FXXU1APD1 (its also comes up as APC3 so not sure which is the firmware)
    Battery life is good
    5star02707 wrote: »
    i downgraded to PC8 (March update) the April update PD1 / PD3 gives me battery drain issue so i switched back to PC8.


    I'm totally ignorant of this issue. Does the same software not come in everybody's S7? Why would you replace (?)/ add(?) another software?


  • #1895
    5star02707
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,467 ✭✭✭5star02707


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I'm totally ignorant of this issue. Does the same software not come in everybody's S7? Why would you replace (?)/ add(?) another software?

    G-935F is the product code of S7edge international

    They are mostly different for each carrier and csc code. type in *#1234# to see your code and which firmware you are on. I have the BTU csc code which is the unbranded UK version which does not have any carrier bloats.

    check this website and search your carrier
    http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/

    if you looked at it the U.K. (BTU) one already released 3 firmware updates compared to the likes of Ireland Vodafone (VDI) who only had 2 updates.


    In short the reason people buy the unbranded versions is because it does not contain any carrier add ons which fills the storage, it can also accept any sim cards (open line) & because it updates faster than any carrier i.e. Vodafone, Three or even Meteor.


  • #1896
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    5star02707 wrote: »
    G-935F is the product code of S7edge international

    They are mostly different for each carrier and csc code. type in *#1234# to see your code and which firmware you are on. I have the BTU csc code which is the unbranded UK version which does not have any carrier bloats.

    check this website and search your carrier
    http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/

    if you looked at it the U.K. (BTU) one already released 3 firmware updates compared to the likes of Ireland Vodafone (VDI) who only had 2 updates.


    In short the reason people buy the unbranded versions is because it does not contain any carrier add ons which fills the storage, it can also accept any sim cards (open line) & because it updates faster than any carrier i.e. Vodafone, Three or even Meteor.

    Excellent. I don't understand CSC and BTU codes, but I will with a few googles. My phone will be here on Monday so I'll be back with more questions no doubt.


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  • #1897
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,611 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    This post has been deleted.


  • #1898
    Meesared
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,286 ✭✭✭Meesared


    APF4 came out for BTU today

    http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/BTU/


  • #1899
    5star02707
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,467 ✭✭✭5star02707


    Meesared wrote: »
    APF4 came out for BTU today

    http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/BTU/

    nice will update asap :D


  • #1900
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    New S7 just arrived in the middle of the day with Nightline courier. That should keep me distracted for the next few hours/years. Be back with questions shortly.


  • #1901
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    When I open the S7 and choose to restore apps from my old phone from 2 days ago (it identified that phone, and asked if I wanted to restore from it- see 3:20 on this video), where does Galaxy have that information stored as I cleared my old phone 2 days ago yet all the programs are now restored to this new phone?


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  • #1902
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Also, on my S4 I had a weather/clock/date thing that was always in the background with clouds/sun on the first page. The S7 doesn't appear to have that. Does anybody know what I could download that would be similar?


  • #1903
    5star02707
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,467 ✭✭✭5star02707


    Deleted User wrote: »
    When I open the S7 and choose to restore apps from my old phone from 2 days ago (it identified that phone, and asked if I wanted to restore from it- see 3:20 on this video), where does Galaxy have that information stored as I cleared my old phone 2 days ago yet all the programs are now restored to this new phone?

    go to samsung smart switch if you want to transfer all the data from your old mobile to your new s7.

    -Settings
    -Back up and reset
    -Open smart switch

    Deleted User wrote: »
    Also, on my S4 I had a weather/clock/date thing that was always in the background with clouds/sun on the first page. The S7 doesn't appear to have that. Does anybody know what I could download that would be similar?

    i don't really use weather widgets so can't help you with that


  • #1904
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    5star02707 wrote: »
    go to samsung smart switch if you want to transfer all the data from your old mobile to your new s7.

    -Settings
    -Back up and reset
    -Open smart switch




    i don't really use weather widgets so can't help you with that

    The odd thing is I didn't seem to need Smart Switch as when I clicked 'Restore' (as in that video clip above) everything transferred over, even though I cleared that phone two days ago.


  • #1905
    Wailin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,448 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Lads where is the best place to buy an unlocked s7 new?


  • #1906
    5star02707
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,467 ✭✭✭5star02707


    Deleted User wrote: »
    The odd thing is I didn't seem to need Smart Switch as when I clicked 'Restore' (as in that video clip above) everything transferred over, even though I cleared that phone two days ago.

    cool good to know. maybe because u backed up everything on your google account?

    Wailin wrote: »
    Lads where is the best place to buy an unlocked s7 new?

    https://www.t-dimension.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s7-g930fd-dual-4g-lte-32gb-silver-mutli-unlocked-phone.html


  • #1907
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,611 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    This post has been deleted.


  • #1908
    Meesared
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,286 ✭✭✭Meesared


    Patww79 wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.
    Are you on BTU firmware?


  • #1909
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,611 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    This post has been deleted.


  • #1910
    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,016 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    Using the zagg glass contour protector on an s7 edge and it's great. No clicking on it at all. Don't have to worry about scratching the screen anymore. Phew!


  • #1911
    mcw92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,544 ✭✭✭mcw92


    [font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I was messing around with my edge shortcuts and I managed to add a chrome shortcut to it, one the ones I had added to home screen.
    But then I accidentally deleted it and can't seem to re add it, any ideas ?.
    [/font]


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  • #1912
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,611 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    This post has been deleted.


  • #1913
    Head_Hunter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 683 ✭✭✭Head_Hunter


    My new Galaxy S7 loses its internet connection when the phone is left in standby for a few minutes. This only happens on the 5GHz band, 2.4GHz is fine. Is anyone else having this issue?


  • #1914
    ChopShop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭ChopShop


    Instructed to buy a sim free S7 for a relative, not sure where the best deals are to be had.


    Advice please?

    Thanks


  • #1915
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,548 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    ChopShop wrote: »
    Instructed to buy a sim free S7 for a relative, not sure where the best deals are to be had.


    Advice please?

    Thanks

    8 posts up ^^

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=100067980&postcount=1925

    Even mods don't read back these days :D


  • #1916
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,611 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    This post has been deleted.


  • #1917
    Big Pussy Bonpensiero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,798 ✭✭✭Big Pussy Bonpensiero


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Also, on my S4 I had a weather/clock/date thing that was always in the background with clouds/sun on the first page. The S7 doesn't appear to have that. Does anybody know what I could download that would be similar?

    Download Yahoo weather app and there's one or two nice widgets with that.


  • #1918
    booooonzo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭booooonzo


    Patww79 wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.



    be keen to know this also as I'm close to buying one from them. anyone any experience?


  • #1919
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    How do you change the background on the 'Always On' feature (i.e. the page that has the clock/calendar on with a black background when the phone's on standby)?


  • #1920
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,411 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    Deleted User wrote: »
    How do you change the background on the 'Always On' feature (i.e. the page that has the clock/calendar on with a black background)?

    When the phone is on standby?

    As far as I know, it's not currently possibly to make any changes to it.


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  • #1921
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,966 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    Have an upgrade due soon. Can get an S7 for €99 on VF (€60 p/m). Or I could get an S6 for €0 on €40 p/m. I have spent the last year using crappy phones due to not having cash available, and I can't afford to drop a lot of money in one go on a phone, so I'm think the €5 per week extra for the S7 isn't so bad, and it would have a much better resale value in like 12 months than an S6.

    Opinions?


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