Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

frozenfrozen · 03-07-2017 01:59PM

errlloyd wrote: »

It's grand. I wish it was more intuitive on some things. Also annoying that my snapchat units are stuck in the US now!

I said remind me in 15 minutes the curry is cooking (for stirring reasons), 20 minutes later I unlock my phone and then it gives me the reminder the curry is cooking... not sure if that's how reminders are supposed to work but little things like that and the general thing of having to phrase something very specifically, if you say play "song by band on spotify" the wrong way it will search "by band on" in spotify and will actually only do anything if you unlock the phone

but will be great when it's more complete

can you press on the snap chat filter and change between metric and imperial? I think I could do that before but don't have snapchat anymore to test

Dcully · 03-07-2017 02:10PM

Hi all, im due an upgrade with eir mobile from my current S6, they are offering me the S7 for €49 to stay on my current plan.
Ive checked out a few reviews and the consensus seems to be the S7 has a better camera,battery [both most important to me personally] but also performs better so overall a better phone.
Would you folks recommend the S7 or maybe spend a bit more for the S8? not sure if that would be worth it.

_Kaiser_ · 03-07-2017 03:00PM

Dcully wrote: »

Hi all, im due an upgrade with eir mobile from my current S6, they are offering me the S7 for €49 to stay on my current plan.
Ive checked out a few reviews and the consensus seems to be the S7 has a better camera,battery [both most important to me personally] but also performs better so overall a better phone.
Would you folks recommend the S7 or maybe spend a bit more for the S8? not sure if that would be worth it.

Posted my view on the S8 above if it's any help to you

I have an S6 Edge+ and an S7 Edge here at the moment and they're both still excellent phones. Only real-world difference between them IMO is the slightly bigger screen on the S6E+ and the MicroSD support of the S7E

The S8 is a pain to use in my view (the S8+ even more so - I played with both in the Samsung store before I decided), and the fragility of them is a concern.. I personally would be happier with a slightly thicker phone again if it meant better durability/usability, but that's not the current trend with Samsung it seems.

TL;DR: Go for the S7/S7E

Vahevala · 03-07-2017 04:12PM

The only thing that would worry me about the S7 is the sound level of the speaker is meant to be really poor in comparison to the S6 because of the waterproofing

Darren 83 · 03-07-2017 04:34PM

Dcully wrote: »

Hi all, im due an upgrade with eir mobile from my current S6, they are offering me the S7 for €49 to stay on my current plan.
Ive checked out a few reviews and the consensus seems to be the S7 has a better camera,battery [both most important to me personally] but also performs better so overall a better phone.
Would you folks recommend the S7 or maybe spend a bit more for the S8? not sure if that would be worth it.

Looking on the Eir website it has the S7 for free on 45 euro/month plan. I have the S7 Edge really love the phone can't really fault it.

Dcully · 03-07-2017 04:56PM

Darren 83 wrote: »

Looking on the Eir website it has the S7 for free on 45 euro/month plan. I have the S7 Edge really love the phone can't really fault it.

Yes im on €40/month 18month contract.

sentient_6 · 03-07-2017 07:05PM

frozenfrozen wrote: »

I said remind me in 15 minutes the curry is cooking (for stirring reasons), 20 minutes later I unlock my phone and then it gives me the reminder the curry is cooking... not sure if that's how reminders are supposed to work but little things like that and the general thing of having to phrase something very specifically, if you say play "song by band on spotify" the wrong way it will search "by band on" in spotify and will actually only do anything if you unlock the phone

but will be great when it's more complete

can you press on the snap chat filter and change between metric and imperial? I think I could do that before but don't have snapchat anymore to test

Would this have anything to do with yer system language which may have got changed to us English to activate assistant?

You know it can just go back to English UK or Irish after assistant kicks in?

Silver-Tiger · 03-07-2017 08:43PM

Lads what is the cheapest place to pick up a new s7?

Smashed my OPX on hols and spent a lot of time on the other half's S7. Was very impressed.

Thanks

5star02707 · 04-07-2017 10:13AM

Silver-Tiger wrote: »

Lads what is the cheapest place to pick up a new s7?

Smashed my OPX on hols and spent a lot of time on the other half's S7. Was very impressed.

Thanks

Ebay should be grand as long as you know who to buy or try CEX for used ones which usually costs around 400-550euros

markc1184 · 04-07-2017 10:57AM

I got my S7E back from having the front screen repaired by Fonfix this morning. The docket with it says the screen module was replaced but looks to be a complete new phone I got. I had a crack on the rear and also a couple of small chips on the silver frame which are all gone now. My phone was repaired through my insurance so I'm happy enough with a new phone for the €75 excess.

OldMrBrennan83 · 04-07-2017 07:41PM

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rizzee · 04-07-2017 07:55PM

Patww79 wrote: »

I was half thinking my screen could break too as it's ruined with screen burn (not covered) and the insurance is still on it. How much are these fetching in good nick second hand?

They are still going 350-450 second hand , I got mine 380 new from a shop on adverts. Seems to be the going rates.

iggy · 04-07-2017 10:28PM

rizzee wrote: »

They are still going 350-450 second hand , I got mine 380 new from a shop on adverts. Seems to be the going rates.

Hi
Is that shop still selling on adverts? Looking to buy a Samsung s7. Cheers

BArra · 05-07-2017 11:56AM

Is there ever going to be any software or security updates for the s7? On BTU and nothing for many months

ldr · 05-07-2017 06:48PM

im about to install G935FXXU1DQFM from june

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935F/

Dcully · 05-07-2017 10:17PM

Hi lads just got upgraded to S7 from S6, reviews state the gorilla glass is more resistant and stronger all round, im guessing a good cover and screen protector are recommended all the same?

Any suggestions?

OldMrBrennan83 · 06-07-2017 12:56AM

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L360 · 06-07-2017 01:18PM

Hey can someone tell me what the 5mp front camera (selfie) is like on the Galaxy S7? I have heard that pictures can be blurry and of bad quality.

For this reason I am also looking at the galaxy A5 which has a 16mp front camera thanks!

06-07-2017 01:31PM

L360 wrote: »

Hey can someone tell me what the 5mp front camera (selfie) is like on the Galaxy S7? I have heard that pictures can be blurry and of bad quality.

For this reason I am also looking at the galaxy A5 which has a 16mp front camera thanks!

16MP means nothing. If anything, it's a bad thing because the pixels must be tiny on a sensor that size, so it would suck in anything resembling bad light. The S7 would have a much better selfie camera.

ldr · 06-07-2017 08:12PM

Patww79 wrote: »

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JackieChang · 06-07-2017 08:54PM

L360 wrote: »

Hey can someone tell me what the 5mp front camera (selfie) is like on the Galaxy S7? I have heard that pictures can be blurry and of bad quality.

For this reason I am also looking at the galaxy A5 which has a 16mp front camera thanks!

The selfie camera is not great compared to an Iphone 6. Very soft and yes the skin softening feature is turned off.

phill106 · 08-07-2017 10:56AM

Dcully wrote: »

Hi lads just got upgraded to S7 from S6, reviews state the gorilla glass is more resistant and stronger all round, im guessing a good cover and screen protector are recommended all the same?

Any suggestions?

ive had this as a case for months
https://obliqproduct.com/products/galaxy-s7-case-flex-pro?variant=20447956097
dropped a few times, including face down from 4 foot onto concrete and still no cracks.
Mine is in black, looks nice.

as for screen protectors they all seem to crack very easily on me.
Yes i realise the irony that i pointed out about dropping it!

errlloyd · 10-07-2017 08:16PM

Notifications (particularly push notifications) are properly ****ed now.

Ultimate Rugby push notifications are coming through 2-3 days late. Android pay push notifications coming through about a day late. Thought someone had hacked my account the other day because MiTaxi said my driver was arriving, but it was just a 3 day old push notification.

Meanwhile other notifications won't clear. I am probably going to reset it tomorrow, before I do does anyone have a suggestion?

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 11-07-2017 09:54AM

Sounds like "Doze", which can block push notifications.

Try adding each of apps you mentioned to the exclusion list.

Had the same problem with K9-mail but fixed the problem by excluding it from being "optimized".

Presume you're on Nougat.
Settings -> Device Maintenance -> Battery -> Battery Usage -> Optimize battery usage
Select "All Apps" and toggle the switch for each app you do not want "optimized".

errlloyd wrote: »

Notifications (particularly push notifications) are properly ****ed now.

Ultimate Rugby push notifications are coming through 2-3 days late. Android pay push notifications coming through about a day late. Thought someone had hacked my account the other day because MiTaxi said my driver was arriving, but it was just a 3 day old push notification.

Meanwhile other notifications won't clear. I am probably going to reset it tomorrow, before I do does anyone have a suggestion?

Darren 83 · 11-07-2017 10:08AM

Looking for a recommendation for another fast charger as my original charger is used for the wireless charger?

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 11-07-2017 11:04AM

Someone posted a bargain fast charger earlier in the thread. On pigsback.com.
Edit: here it is EUR 5 + EUR 2 for delivery.

Darren 83 wrote: »

Looking for a recommendation for another fast charger as my original charger is used for the wireless charger?

djr · 11-07-2017 12:33PM

JackieChang wrote: »

The selfie camera is not great compared to an Iphone 6. Very soft and yes the skin softening feature is turned off.

the FFC seems to have a focal range that starts around 12-18 inches. any closer than that and it won't get a sharp picture. unlike the S8, the S7's FFC lacks autofocus

toby2111 · 12-07-2017 10:24PM

Any recommendations for a decent,good value S7 car charger that wont catch fire or blow up my phone/car?!!!My battery life is so crap now I need to get a car charger....Also,might get a power bank.Anyone recommend a decent one?Anker?

MiskyBoyy · 12-07-2017 11:26PM

toby2111 wrote: »

Any recommendations for a decent,good value S7 car charger that wont catch fire or blow up my phone/car?!!!My battery life is so crap now I need to get a car charger....Also,might get a power bank.Anyone recommend a decent one?Anker?

Yup Anker, have the single port version of this for nearly a year and love it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Charger-Adapter-PowerDrive-Samsung/dp/B00VH84L5E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499898253&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+car+charger

Their customer service is A1 too, I had to get a 6ft usb cable replaced and they sent a new 1 out to me within 2 days.

Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

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