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Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

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  • #2072
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Question: before I use the pattern to unlock my phone (S7) screen there is a small "3" in the top-left corner of the screen each time. Why is this?


  • #2073
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,292 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    3 mobile?


  • #2074
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Nekarsulm wrote: »
    3 mobile?

    Duh! Thanks. (just moved to 3 two weeks ago)


  • #2075
    username?!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 512 ✭✭✭username?!


    Anybody else get a software update for s7 edge - about 19mb.


  • #2076
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,611 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • #2077
    Big Pussy Bonpensiero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,798 ✭✭✭Big Pussy Bonpensiero


    Battery life getting worse on mine with these updates. Went to be a few nights ago with 42% and woke up with 24%.


  • #2078
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    BigCon wrote: »
    Having had mobile phones for the last 20 years without breaking a screen, I managed to shatter the S7 edge screen by letting it fall while out walking.
    It fell screen side down on the footpath and is in bits. I had a unicorn beetle case on it but it didn't save it (despite it having raised ends that are supposed to stop the screen from coming into contact with objects on flat surfaces.
    Anyhow, I think I'll take it to the samsung service center in Dundrum (I got an iPad screen replaced before by iRepair and I wans't impressed by the repair quality).
    Anyone know how much this will cost?
    I'm convinced that the edge screen is easier to break than a flat one, my ideal phone is a flat S7 with a screen that's the same size as the S7 edge...

    Have a look on Aliexpress for replacement screens, cost about $30. Several tutorials on YouTube that show how to replace them, doesn't look like a difficult job.


  • #2079
    BigCon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,810 ✭✭✭BigCon


    Mr.S wrote: »
    Depending on where you go, S7E replacement is around €280. My replacement cost more then what I paid for the phone :(

    Where did you get it done, we're you happy with the job?


  • #2080
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,548 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Fr_Dougal wrote: »
    Have a look on Aliexpress for replacement screens, cost about $30. Several tutorials on YouTube that show how to replace them, doesn't look like a difficult job.

    There's no way you're buying a replacement screen for $30. All that would be is the glass, not the screen. From experience, trying to replace the glass is an absolute nightmare, especially if the screen is broken into a load of pieces.


  • #2081
    BigCon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,810 ✭✭✭BigCon


    Samsung service centre have quoted €230 so I'll go with them. They've asked for proof of purchase, just wondering if I should unroot the phone or just leave it as it is?


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  • #2082
    techdiver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,579 ✭✭✭techdiver


    BigCon wrote: »
    Samsung service centre have quoted €230 so I'll go with them. They've asked for proof of purchase, just wondering if I should unroot the phone or just leave it as it is?

    Rooting or not is none of their business.


  • #2083
    username?!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 512 ✭✭✭username?!


    BigCon wrote: »
    Samsung service centre have quoted €230 so I'll go with them. They've asked for proof of purchase, just wondering if I should unroot the phone or just leave it as it is?

    For a S7 edge? not as bad as I would of thought.

    I would unroot just to be on the safe side.


  • #2084
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,548 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Mr.S wrote: »
    Rooting voids warranty no?

    Well this isn't being repaired under warranty, they're paying for a repair.

    Who knows, though...it is Sammy.


  • #2085
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,500 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    Anyone find the S7 slow to transfer files off the SD card to a pc?

    Have a few gigs of photos but when moving them off the card just stops responding.


  • #2086
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,611 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • #2087
    techdiver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,579 ✭✭✭techdiver


    Mr.S wrote: »
    Rooting voids warranty no?
    Basil3 wrote: »
    Well this isn't being repaired under warranty, they're paying for a repair.

    Who knows, though...it is Sammy.

    Rooting does not void warranty in Europe despite what amsung say. Rooting can only be used to void a warranty if it can be proven that the rooting caused the issue being repaired. http://matija.suklje.name/rooting-and-flashing-your-device-does-not-void-the-warranty-in-eu


  • #2088
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,548 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    techdiver wrote: »
    Rooting does not void warranty in Europe despite what amsung say. Rooting can only be used to void a warranty if it can be proven that the rooting caused the issue being repaired. http://matija.suklje.name/rooting-and-flashing-your-device-does-not-void-the-warranty-in-eu

    Yeah, I know. Luckily I mainly use HTC, and they are very dev friendly. Samsung can make your life difficult.


  • #2089
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,500 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    Patww79 wrote: »
    Probably best to pop the card out first and connect directly to the PC.

    Still stops responding after the first few photos. :(


  • #2090
    rcdunne1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭rcdunne1


    Does anyone know if you can flash the latest BTU firmware if your phone is Network locked?


  • #2091
    Heisenberg1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,511 ✭✭✭Heisenberg1


    THFC wrote: »
    Battery life getting worse on mine with these updates. Went to be a few nights ago with 42% and woke up with 24%.

    I'm finding the same for my phone to battery was at 25% going to bed last night switched on airplane mode and I woke up it was down to 5% after 5 hours.


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  • #2092
    Alqua
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 300 ✭✭Alqua


    Don't want to drag the thread off-topic (couldn't see a thread about the Aug 2nd event) - but is there any hope in the rumours of Samsung releasing a mini version of the S7 or any of their phones?

    I feel like the only person who can't stand the giant phones of today! Still clinging to my S4 mini but it's getting a bit slow (owes me nothing). May be forced to switch to iPhone if the Samsung lads don't come good..


  • #2093
    Peckham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,614 ✭✭✭Peckham


    Got a S7 Edge yesterday. So far so good.

    No FM radio it seems, but from Googling around it seems it may be possible to get one working on it. Has anyone had any success with this?


  • #2094
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    Anything to be aware of with this new update?? It just popped up on my s7


  • #2095
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,611 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • #2096
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    Patww79 wrote:
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    I only have the phone 2 months and got 1 system update so far so I'd say that was July's. Sorry I'm crap at this techy stuff


  • #2097
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,611 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    This post has been deleted.


  • #2098
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    So it's ok to go ahead with it then??


  • #2099
    WexIan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭WexIan


    Havent seen anything new on my S7 last update from 3 was 1st July a security patch


  • #2100
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Had an update in June, so this is definitely different to that


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  • #2101
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,611 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    This post has been deleted.


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