Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Clareman · 19-03-2016 01:00PM

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Takes a bit of fiddling but I got it focused in the end, I find it easier to focus on a picture than the actual focus thing at the start.

OldMrBrennan83 · 19-03-2016 06:57PM

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Kenno90 · 19-03-2016 06:58PM

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I deleted that last post, took a direct screenshot from the phone, its bloody huge. :eek:

Clareman · 19-03-2016 08:15PM

I got rid of Nova almost as soon as I got it, I really don't like it.

How do I take VR photos that I can show in the headset? I showed off today to a friend and they told me how their mother has never seen their new house cause she can't leave her bed so I'd really like to show it tomorrow.

OldMrBrennan83 · 19-03-2016 08:16PM

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Clareman · 19-03-2016 08:19PM

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Ahhhh, I forgot about that. Thanks

OldMrBrennan83 · 19-03-2016 08:21PM

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Clareman · 19-03-2016 08:35PM

I thought I could take a picture with the phone and headset, oh well. I have managed a surround photo though so not all completely lost.

yeroulfella · 19-03-2016 08:40PM

If anybody is in Dublin airport flying out or knows somebody who works there with airside access Dixons travel have them sim free, work buddie got the edge for 830

OldMrBrennan83 · 19-03-2016 08:43PM

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Clareman · 19-03-2016 08:46PM

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It is great fun though isn't it

Fr_Dougal · 20-03-2016 12:00AM

You can download movies directly from Show*** and play them via the gallery on the VR headset, very handy.

Flaccus · 20-03-2016 12:03AM

Anyone know if installing custom theme from Samsung store causes lag. Happened with my s6 last year and seems to be a fair few reports over on XDA of this happening with the S7.

Also if on Vodafone, do they have that awful vodafone protect and can it be uninstalled. I assume we can just flash the latest BTU firmware using Odin and it will wipe any carrier bloat. Though I suspect Samsung have dropped in office, dropbox and a few other apps like they did on the S6 BTU updates, which could only be disabled.

Just trying to sell on my ip6s plus and get the s7 edge. Bored to death of iOS.

Trigg171 · 20-03-2016 08:48AM

Flaccus wrote: »

Anyone know if installing custom theme from Samsung store causes lag. Happened with my s6 last year and seems to be a fair few reports over on XDA of this happening with the S7.

Also if on Vodafone, do they have that awful vodafone protect and can it be uninstalled. I assume we can just flash the latest BTU firmware using Odin and it will wipe any carrier bloat. Though I suspect Samsung have dropped in office, dropbox and a few other apps like they did on the S6 BTU updates, which could only be disabled.

Just trying to sell on my ip6s plus and get the s7 edge. Bored to death of iOS.

I am using a material dark theme and I have no lag issues. I have rooted the phone since yesterday but have been using theme since I got the S7 edge on Friday with no lag at all.

corwill · 20-03-2016 10:00AM

Reasons to be cheerful - exynos beats S820 on battery life, according to gsmarena; http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7_edge_battery_life_both_exynos_and_snapdragon-blog-17325.php

20-03-2016 10:15AM

corwill wrote: »

Reasons to be cheerful - exynos beats S820 on battery life, according to gsmarena; http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7_edge_battery_life_both_exynos_and_snapdragon-blog-17325.php

I think it's fair to say that Sammy made a meal of the SD820 in more ways than one. I'll reserve judgement until a few more devices with that chip are out.

Clareman · 20-03-2016 10:44AM

I haven't used it as a phone yet but I did spend a lot of time yesterday on the Gear VR as well as watching stuff on Plex, I had 38% battery left this morning when I checked it.

Does anyone know how to watch Plex through the Gear? Maybe Kodi or another media player as well

corwill · 20-03-2016 11:08AM

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I think it's fair to say that Sammy made a meal of the SD820 in more ways than one.

In what way(s)?

Osric · 20-03-2016 11:29AM

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I think it's fair to say that Sammy made a meal of the SD820 in more ways than one. I'll reserve judgement until a few more devices with that chip are out.

I'd say its not Samsung's fault, and more Qualcomm's

corwill · 20-03-2016 11:55AM

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I'd say its not Samsung's fault, and more Qualcomm's

I know the 810 was problematic, but I wasn't aware of any issues with the 820 so far.

antodeco · 20-03-2016 12:01PM

Any good recommendations on where to get VR content?

I've kinda used all the Oculus Video ones. Looking to get my hands on the 6 flags coaster and the full Ironman short.

OldMrBrennan83 · 20-03-2016 12:16PM

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monster1 · 20-03-2016 12:38PM

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Any good recommendations on where to get VR content?

I've kinda used all the Oculus Video ones. Looking to get my hands on the 6 flags coaster and the full Ironman short.

Download milk vr. You need a vpn app to download it as it's only available in US

Osric · 20-03-2016 02:28PM

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I know the 810 was problematic, but I wasn't aware of any issues with the 820 so far.

Sorry, I meant that I don't think that Samsung messed up the implementation of the 820 in the S7, rather that the 820 doesn't seem to perform nearly as well as the Exynos variant.

20-03-2016 07:19PM

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In what way(s)?

1. Blocking bootloader unlocking. No idea why they have, but definitely has upset the development community.

2. Battery life. Look below:

I know there are other variables, but the Mi5 (with SD820) with a 3000mAh battery clearly outperforms the S7 Edge with the 3600mAh battery. Something seems not quite right.

This is why I'll wait to see how other devices compare.

Flaccus · 20-03-2016 08:23PM

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Sorry, I meant that I don't think that Samsung messed up the implementation of the 820 in the S7, rather that the 820 doesn't seem to perform nearly as well as the Exynos variant.

Performance wise there doesn't seem to be much in it according to GSM Arena. About 7%. Not sure if anyone would notice that in real world use.

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7_edge-review-1409p6.php

5star02707 · 21-03-2016 09:26AM

torn between black or gold? what now?

ciarsd · 21-03-2016 10:13AM

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torn between black or gold? what now?

Torn between black & gold - Edge & non-edge! (currently using an S6 Edge)

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 21-03-2016 10:24AM

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Sim-Free-Samsung-Galaxy-S7-Edge-5-5-Inch-12MP-4G-Android-Black-/121930652421?hash=item1c63a21b05:g:gmYAAOSwu1VW78Nl

Black S7 Edge for €688 from the Argos store on ebay for those still looking for one.

OldMrBrennan83 · 21-03-2016 10:28AM

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