[Q] Verizon users experiencing camera flash issue? - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6

I know there are reports and threads regarding the Galaxy S6 (T-Mobile) having this issue but have any Verizon Wireless customers experiencing the same thing? I have had 2 64GB Black S6's with the same camera flash always on issue. Both were from the same Best Buy store. Is anyone else having this issue? I've talked to Samsung and the reps I spoke with haven't heard of the issue which doesn't surprise me. One rep at the Samsung Experience section in Best Buy heard of it but no details on fix. It wouldn't even bother me if it didn't effect battery life and it is. I don't want to have to avoid using the flash because I don't want to purposely limit my use of the phone; the camera is one of its main features...just wondering if anybody else has/had this issue and whether you kept it or exchanged it.

Slim706 said:
I know there are reports and threads regarding the Galaxy S6 (T-Mobile) having this issue but have any Verizon Wireless customers experiencing the same thing? I have had 2 64GB Black S6's with the same camera flash always on issue. Both were from the same Best Buy store. Is anyone else having this issue? I've talked to Samsung and the reps I spoke with haven't heard of the issue which doesn't surprise me. One rep at the Samsung Experience section in Best Buy heard of it but no details on fix. It wouldn't even bother me if it didn't effect battery life and it is. I don't want to have to avoid using the flash because I don't want to purposely limit my use of the phone; the camera is one of its main features...just wondering if anybody else has/had this issue and whether you kept it or exchanged it.
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White 32gb s6 from my best buy store and no issues with flash. This pic was taken at 1am in pure darkness
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Can anyone answer this?
I have the same issue and didnt want to start a new thread.
I truthfully don't think it would be a problem having been inside one.
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Thanks.
Was thinking about grabbing a verizon model off ebay to do a screen replacement for an international one.

Never owned a Galaxy Sx

Hello. I have had nothing but Nexus phones for the last few years. I really like the S6, but am not really sure on a few things. Let me just ask the questions I have, and see if some kind soul will answer them.
1. I'm guessing short of buying a way overpriced international version, there's no way to get an unlocked/carrier-free version of this phone?
2. I use Straight Talk with my Nexus 6. What is the best way (without buying a Straight Talk branded phone) to use an S6 with Straight Talk?
3. If I buy an AT&T S6 outright, do I have to buy service with them? If so, can I cancel after a month and switch to ST?
4. Compared to the Nexus line, is it hell to root an S6 or load custom ROMs on one?
Thanks again for all the help. If anyone is wondering, I do love my N6, but I started running lately, and the 6" form factor is just too much of a beast to strap onto my arm or carry in a pouch. The S6 would be perfect for that.
Anyone?
i can help you with the last question...i think the easiest android phone to flash roms is the galaxy....i used S2 S4 and now S6....and they are the easiest...its simple....maybe you wont find many custom roms for the S6 because of its only exynos variant...but its easy to flash them..
wvcadle said:
Hello. I have had nothing but Nexus phones for the last few years. I really like the S6, but am not really sure on a few things. Let me just ask the questions I have, and see if some kind soul will answer them.
1. I'm guessing short of buying a way overpriced international version, there's no way to get an unlocked/carrier-free version of this phone?
2. I use Straight Talk with my Nexus 6. What is the best way (without buying a Straight Talk branded phone) to use an S6 with Straight Talk?
3. If I buy an AT&T S6 outright, do I have to buy service with them? If so, can I cancel after a month and switch to ST?
4. Compared to the Nexus line, is it hell to root an S6 or load custom ROMs on one?
Thanks again for all the help. If anyone is wondering, I do love my N6, but I started running lately, and the 6" form factor is just too much of a beast to strap onto my arm or carry in a pouch. The S6 would be perfect for that.
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1. Tmobile is the closest you'll get to the international version but your going to have to get it SIM unlocked (try swappa)
2. Take SIM out of n6 and put in s6 I use my s6 on straight talk with no problems you just might have to set the APN settings
3. If you buy s6 outright i do not believe you will have to have service with them should be able to purchase and put your ST sim right in
4. Cannot comment on this but looks like someone already did
hajyihia said:
i can help you with the last question...i think the easiest android phone to flash roms is the galaxy....i used S2 S4 and now S6....and they are the easiest...its simple....maybe you wont find many custom roms for the S6 because of its only exynos variant...but its easy to flash them..
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Well, the easiest phones on which to flash ROMs are the Nexus phones. But I just wanted to make sure the S6 wasn't too difficult as well.
Thanks for your response.
aford89 said:
1. Tmobile is the closest you'll get to the international version but your going to have to get it SIM unlocked (try swappa)
2. Take SIM out of n6 and put in s6 I use my s6 on straight talk with no problems you just might have to set the APN settings
3. If you buy s6 outright i do not believe you will have to have service with them should be able to purchase and put your ST sim right in
4. Cannot comment on this but looks like someone already did
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Thanks for the answers. Where did you get your S6? I can buy the 32GB version from T-Mobile for $629.99. If the one Verizon sells was able to be used with ST, I'd buy it, because they have the lowest prices by far (64GB version for $699). Any idea if the Vz one would work with ST?
Got my gold carrier unlocked S6 for $720 shipped via fedex 2nd day. Not bad I'd say.
wvcadle said:
Well, the easiest phones on which to flash ROMs are the Nexus phones. But I just wanted to make sure the S6 wasn't too difficult as well.
Thanks for your response.
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your welcome....i haven't used nexus devices...but samsung devices are very easy...its hard to think of something even easier....good luck...i am sure you will be satisfied with the device...
wvcadle said:
Thanks for the answers. Where did you get your S6? I can buy the 32GB version from T-Mobile for $629.99. If the one Verizon sells was able to be used with ST, I'd buy it, because they have the lowest prices by far (64GB version for $699). Any idea if the Vz one would work with ST?
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I got mine from the ebay seller that had them for $700 the first week, Theres a post on here about using verizon on straight talk, if its like all their others you will get annoyed by the "incorrect sim" message they like to parade around
willmyphonework.net is a good place to see if it has correct bands and what not

3g version coming; will it work with non Samsung phones?

The 3G version of this watch is coming in the next 2 weeks or so, and I am unable to find anything about whether or not you can use it with a non samsung phone..
I know the "non 3G" version works with most modern Android phones, and I know it will work with my Nexus 6..
My question is, does any one know for certain if I can use the 3G version, when it comes out, with my Nexus 6, or will the 3G version only work with Samsung phones?
I'm going to call Samsung tomorrow and ask, but I trust the folks here on XDA to know alot more than someone on their CS line will
Thanks!
It works just as the Bluetooth version does with compatible other phones.
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thanks
will it be able to connect blue tooth . i am on cricket wireless so not sure if i can add it to my plan
Anyone hear on the tmobile version tmobile hasn't sent the email out or Twitter or anyone from tmo will confirm
supposedly, you can call in today and order it, and stores in my area,(chicagoland) all say they should have them to sell Monday
Finely found a store that had it after 3 stores I got it
I called at least 6 stores, and none had it in suburban chicago; a couple said they should have them Monday, but I played it safe and ordered over the phone from T-Mo
Free over night shipping, and, you get 20 days to decide if you want to return it, vs 14 days when you buy in store..
I can wait one more day, at this point!
Yea messed up my account tho they cancelled my gear s for some reason I didn't want to add the new s2 yet because my gear s is at samsung for repair and didn't know if I wanted to keep the service on the gear s or s2 yet also they still charge u 15 for a sim when there's not even a sim in the damn thing
Works with some voice connection issues on N6P with Verizon.
ocjelf said:
Anyone hear on the tmobile version tmobile hasn't sent the email out or Twitter or anyone from tmo will confirm
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its already out
smooth6652 said:
its already out
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Thanks I figured it's sitting on my wrist also look at the date I posted it have a good day
works perfectly on my rooted Nexus 6 with a custom rom on T mobile

The Flag Galaxy S9 still has a call problem. Samsung is even facing a lawsuit!!!

I'm sorry for my english
Even though the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9 are considered to be one of the best smartphones on the market, it does not mean they have no problems. In the last few weeks, users have begun to complain about phone call problems. Indicates that sound is lost during the phone call, or the call is completely dropped. Since calling is one of the basic features of a smartphone, it is understandable that users are upset.
The petitioner found that sound was lost for a few seconds during a call. At the same time, the bugs appeared with a fragmentary sound that does not allow talking to the other party and requires the call to end and call again. Additionally, the user complains that the South Korean giant has removed the ability to record calls through third party software. The applicant claims that Samsung did not inform the aforementioned facts and thus deceived its customers.
The operator told the user that the problem is not related to the network but to the device software, and assured the user that Samsung is working on updating the software to solve the problem. The complainant also turned to Samsung itself, who admitted the problem and stated that two updates had been issued to correct the bugs. according to the plaintiff, none of the updates completely solved the problems.
The complainant concluded that the call problems were not due to the software, but due to the incompatibility of the processors used in the facilities and networks in Israel. However, the action does not state how the applicant reached that view.
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I wonder if this is just for Exynos?
Scott said:
I wonder if this is just for Exynos?
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Nope! I just got off the phone with Samsung Canada bout the same stuff. I bought the S9 Plus (G965W) yesterday and got an update last night. Ever since that update, call reliability and quality has been horrible. Samsung doesn't provide firmware downloads for Canadian models, at least according to their support line. I asked about flashing an older US model firmware for now and was told, that would void my warranty. I can't keep the phone with poor call quality and regularly drops calls! We shall see what their service center says tomorrow. If I don't like it, it's going back to the store I bought it from!
jcsww said:
Nope! I just got off the phone with Samsung Canada bout the same stuff. I bought the S9 Plus (G965W) yesterday and got an update last night. Ever since that update, call reliability and quality has been horrible. Samsung doesn't provide firmware downloads for Canadian models, at least according to their support line. I asked about flashing an older US model firmware for now and was told, that would void my warranty. I can't keep the phone with poor call quality and regularly drops calls! We shall see what their service center says tomorrow. If I don't like it, it's going back to the store I bought it from!
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Wow, that sucks. I cant believe Samsung would push out something like that.
Scott said:
Wow, that sucks. I cant believe Samsung would push out something like that.
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I am pretty disappointed with them also. The phone was fine the first day. After the update to ARC1, I have more than half of my calls dropped from today dropped. The call quality is a very noticeable difference as well. It was great the first day I had it. HD Voice (VoLTE) worked, people sounded crystal clear, and calls maintained LTE. Today, people sounded muffled at times and the call quality at best, sounded like there was no treble or bass to it at all. People sounded flat and bland, including background noise.
jcsww said:
I am pretty disappointed with them also. The phone was fine the first day. After the update to ARC1, I have more than half of my calls dropped from today dropped. The call quality is a very noticeable difference as well. It was great the first day I had it. HD Voice (VoLTE) worked, people sounded crystal clear, and calls maintained LTE. Today, people sounded muffled at times and the call quality at best, sounded like there was no treble or bass to it at all. People sounded flat and bland, including background noise.
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Holly crap. I would be pretty irate. I just checked my software version and I am on ARBG. This is the latest for Verizon in the US.
I just hope they dont push whatever it is you got to our phones.
No issues here at all AT&T S9 Plus April patch I'm on ARD3.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S9+ using XDA Labs
Canadian models are usually slow to get updates. I left the service center a message last night. They should call back around 10 this morning, eastern time. A user in another thread also managed to find a link to the previous Canadian firmware. Once that downloads, I can at least force the phone back but I am probably going to try flashing the U1 first, then T-Mobile firmware. If that works, I will leave it with that.
I rooted and updated the modem to ard4 on my s9+. Now it's just awesome no call drops and I could also record audio directly from my phone app. See the screen shots
Venom0642 said:
No issues here at all AT&T S9 Plus April patch I'm on ARD3.
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Gonna take May Patch ARD9 for AT&T S9 Plus is out will update later.
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bump for interest (including whether the newer modem software will still block my USB microphone/headphones connected via OTG).
From what I could find about this issue. It seems to only affect the multi-carrier models with generic regional firmware. There is a video on YouTube of a guy that had issues with his S9+ on T-Mobile that he bought from BestBuy but the T-Mobile version worked fine. My Canadian unlocked version (G965W) had issues with 1ARC1. After flashing it to U1 and then to the T-Mobile carrier firmware. Everything is all good.
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Hi
Same problem for us in Europe too I myself have returned 2 x S9 (both dual sim) and 1 x S9+ (single sim) for the exact same issue. Samsung won't officailly admit the fault and just keep replacing handsets! Some people are on their 7th handset with the same problem. I returned mine and will buy it again once this issue is resolved.
https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-S9-S9/S9-speaker-phone-cutting-out-on-call/td-p/451835

Question GW4 on Tmobile -> Tmobile tech says LTE can't be activated

Long story short, I had Note 9/GW2A, upgraded to S22 ultra/GW4 classic; Tmobile says the GW4 can't be activated because it isn't compatible. I told them to try different plans, try the standalone plan - they never confirmed if they did try any of those. They just said it isn't recognized on their network and I had to return it to Samsung and buy in the store. I told them it is the EXACT same hardware that if it's a firmware issue, they need to provide me the firmware. Samsung confirmed it is the same hardware. Their IT is "looking" into it now; response in 48-72 hours.
Has anybody else here had the same issue? I've read on reddit some solutions, namely it goes down to the plan they are trying to activate, but yes, also GW4 only works with Samsung phones, not an issue here obviously.
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Model name?
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tag4 said:
Long story short, I had Note 9/GW2A, upgraded to S22 ultra/GW4 classic; Tmobile says the GW4 can't be activated because it isn't compatible. I told them to try different plans, try the standalone plan - they never confirmed if they did try any of those. They just said it isn't recognized on their network and I had to return it to Samsung and buy in the store. I told them it is the EXACT same hardware that if it's a firmware issue, they need to provide me the firmware. Samsung confirmed it is the same hardware. Their IT is "looking" into it now; response in 48-72 hours.
Has anybody else here had the same issue? I've read on reddit some solutions, namely it goes down to the plan they are trying to activate, but yes, also GW4 only works with Samsung phones, not an issue here obviously.
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I bought mine on Amazon and activating with T-Mobile was easy. I activated the LTE through the wear app and I am using the original Asus ROG phone.
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