Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

errlloyd · 07-02-2017 04:30PM

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If Samsung had managed to make a patch that restricted the facebook app to only 98 megabytes I'd be impressed. Messenger alone is 170mb

wilser · 09-02-2017 10:52AM

Not sure if this an s7 or google issue but my wife isn't getting any calender notifications on her phone, she has tried outlook calendar and the Samsung calender but neither work.
Notifications on both apps are turned on, so after that I am stumped.
Any help with this greatly appreciated.

JackieChang · 09-02-2017 08:01PM

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Disable the voice search app. Problem solved.

OldMrBrennan83 · 09-02-2017 08:30PM

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JackieChang · 09-02-2017 09:17PM

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Oh, thought you meant S-Voice. Samsung's own version of the google voice thing.

OldMrBrennan83 · 09-02-2017 09:19PM

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jacksie66 · 10-02-2017 09:10PM

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WexIan · 10-02-2017 09:38PM

Not yet.

chocksaway · 11-02-2017 08:35AM

Update pushed through by meteor last night

phill106 · 11-02-2017 09:29AM

You know, i love my s7 but just wish it was bigger

should have gone for the edge!

OldMrBrennan83 · 11-02-2017 09:35AM

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MarkY91 · 11-02-2017 01:47PM

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Don't wish for that stupid screen. There's not a massive pile of difference in size and having to use a case on the edge to use the phone properly is a pain.

Can't see myself buying a Samsung at all this year as they've no flat version, I just hope Apple stay away from curves.

No flat version? That's me gone too.

OldMrBrennan83 · 11-02-2017 01:56PM

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KERSPLAT! · 11-02-2017 01:58PM

Have the standard S7 and can't see myself ever going for an edge screen

MiskyBoyy · 11-02-2017 02:35PM

edge

frozenfrozen · 11-02-2017 02:37PM

I like the edge.. and I have no case on it

phill106 · 11-02-2017 03:04PM

my next id say would be a note 8....
boom?

MarkY91 · 11-02-2017 03:08PM

Patww79 wrote: »

From the leaks anyway, which look fairly spot in from the pictures, there's an S8 and an S8+ with curved 5.7 and 6.2 inch screens.

Ah Jesus.

What's the actual point in a curved screen? I thought it was just the usual technology fad like 3D televisions and curved televisions

BionicRasher · 12-02-2017 09:07AM

So I am going on holiday later in the summer and will be at the beach and pool etc. Will also be using the phone in the car for navigation etc
With 2 young kids I am wary that my S7 Edge might be knocked around and get damaged.

It's a work phone but I like to look after stuff so I have a few cases currently.

It came with an Otterbox and that was ok but a bit bulky
http://www.otterbox.ie/en-ie/galaxy-s7-edge/symmetry-series-case/sam28-galaxy-s7-edge.html#q=S7%2Bedge&start=3

I purchased one of the clear view cases and I use it as my current case as it's great
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Galaxy-Edge-Clear-Semi-Opaque/dp/B01BSSH7O4?th=1&psc=1

I was thinking of getting a Punkcase like this
https://www.punkcase.com/collections/galaxy-s7-edge-waterproof-case-punkcase-studstar-series-slim-fit-ip68-certified/products/galaxy-s7-edge-waterproof-case-punkcase-studstar-white-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-thin-fit-6-6ft-underwater-ip68-shockproof-dirtproof-snowproof?variant=27223441345

Anybody have one and any comments?

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-02-2017 09:17AM

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BionicRasher · 12-02-2017 09:55AM

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I bought one of these a while back. I found I just can't use the massive cases so I hated it but the metal effect rim felt better than some others I tried in shops. Sounds like they could be worth a look for what you want and they're not mad money.

https://www.spigen.com/products/galaxy-s7-edge-case-neo-hybrid?variant=12164611905

That looks similar to the Otterbox. It's fine as an everyday runner whilst in and out of the office and stuff but I am looking for more comprehensive protection that the Punkcase seems to offer. There are others like a Ghostek case that offer all-round protection and IP68 waterproofing but that's twice the price.

jacksie66 · 12-02-2017 11:11AM

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MiskyBoyy · 12-02-2017 02:02PM

jacksie66 wrote:

I'm reading online from a few places that the battery life in the s7 edge with the nougat update is supposed to have gotten worse..

I've had amazing battery life on 7.0 BTU using package disabler.

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-02-2017 02:05PM

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phill106 · 12-02-2017 05:29PM

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I've had amazing battery life on 7.0 BTU using package disabler.

Do you have a list of good things to disable?

MiskyBoyy · 13-02-2017 12:06AM

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Do you have a list of good things to disable?

Here's an XML document which you can import into your package disabler app.

You could probably also disable the facebook & gear vr apps etc. but I personally use these so left them enabled.

See how you get on...

BionicRasher · 13-02-2017 07:15AM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Here's an XML document which you can import into your package disabler app.

You could probably also disable the facebook & gear vr apps etc. but I personally use these so left them enabled.

See how you get on...

I am wary of these type lists
Straight away I see com.android.contacts on the list. Once that is disabled on my S7 Edge then the contacts app disappeared as did the phone icon on the homescreen. Thus making my phone unusable as I couldn't actually phone anymore.

I would disable things one by one and make sure everything works as there are things some people use and others don't..... Such as the actual phone to make calls!!

MiskyBoyy · 13-02-2017 08:06AM

BionicRasher wrote:

I am wary of these type lists Straight away I see com.android.contacts on the list. Once that is disabled on my S7 Edge then the contacts app disappeared as did the phone icon on the homescreen. Thus making my phone unusable as I couldn't actually phone anymore.

My phone icon is still there and I can access my contacts from within that icon?

MiskyBoyy · 13-02-2017 10:31AM

BionicRasher wrote:

I am wary of these type lists Straight away I see com.android.contacts on the list. Once that is disabled on my S7 Edge then the contacts app disappeared as did the phone icon on the homescreen. Thus making my phone unusable as I couldn't actually phone anymore.

Just had a look in package disabler and there are 2 more that are enabled.

Com.samsung.android.contacts

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Com.android.providers.contacts

The one you mentioned is just for "contact data migration" apparently.

I can assure you my phone dialler and contacts work 100% and I use my phone for actual calls regularly.

Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

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