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Am I missing something or is Samsung missing something? It would seem to me ONE of the big advantage of the "edge" is to see your notifications when the phone is laying on the table or a flip case is closed. So is there a setting to have the actual edge light up with notifications when the screen is off? I can rub the edge of course and swipe the panels to get to the notification panel but I want it to actually scroll like the news feed panels do. But when the screen is off and me not touching it.
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Have you tried Augmented Smartwatch Pro, in conjunction with the Augmented Edge app? Works very well.
https://augmentedtraffic.wordpress.com/2015/02/21/augmented-edge-for-galaxy-note-edge/
What does augmented edge do by itself without the smartwatch app? When I open it is just a black screen with banner on the edge
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It shows music track information by itself - anything else requires the Augmented SmartWatch Pro app - opening on the Android phone does nothing.
quangtran1 said:
Have you tried Augmented Smartwatch Pro, in conjunction with the Augmented Edge app? Works very well.
https://augmentedtraffic.wordpress.com/2015/02/21/augmented-edge-for-galaxy-note-edge/
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It only shows a black screen with optional information on the edge part, even with the paid app you mention. This is sort of similar to what you would want/expect, but not really.
First of all it does not work when you close the official Samsung Note Edge cover, because that shuts off the screen. A proper solution needs to be integrated in the OS, either by Samsung or a very capable developer.
Personally I could not get anything useful (to me) on the Edge screen through these apps so I used the Refund option.
Ettepetje said:
It only shows a black screen with optional information on the edge part, even with the paid app you mention. This is sort of similar to what you would want/expect, but not really.
First of all it does not work when you close the official Samsung Note Edge cover, because that shuts off the screen. A proper solution needs to be integrated in the OS, either by Samsung or a very capable developer.
Personally I could not get anything useful (to me) on the Edge screen through these apps so I used the Refund option.
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Let me ask you this out of my own ignorance. Is the flip cover different than my covering the phone's sensor with a piece of cloth? Or does it have magnetic sensors?
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Let me ask you this out of my own ignorance. Is the flip cover different than my covering the phone's sensor with a piece of cloth? Or does it have magnetic sensors?
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It is magnetic. It is like any normal flipcover but leaves room to show the Edge-part of the screen.
Its purpose is somewhat diminished because closing it turns of the whole screen. You can only get the Edge-bar to show by swiping up-and-down it. I hope someone is able to show the clock or which music is playing when it is closed and charging. An oversight by Samsung if you ask me.
Ok thanks. If the flip cover does disable the screen, then I suppose no app would turn it on... yet. That said, the apps I mentioned work for me. The entire notifications are displayed on the edge.. I don't have the flip cover, but when the screen goes to sleep, an alert would display on the edge just as it would on the status bar.
Any chance this will work on my s6 edge?
I was wondering why text messages weren't lighting up on the edge screen with screen off..using Google Hangouts. I think Samsung has failed miserably on support like this or even dev support from their Samsung store.
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Ummmm... I get time on my edge all the time, not just when I swipe on it. I'll do some research and see if I can get it to light up on notifications. Might actually get off me lazy arse and write an app for it
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TirithXiato said:
Ummmm... I get time on my edge all the time, not just when I swipe on it. I'll do some research and see if I can get it to light up on notifications. Might actually get off me lazy arse and write an app for it
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You get time? Huh?
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went to a best buy.
only thing i saw was the contact thing, which is just a tab.
i tried turning the screen off to see if i can get the edge to display anything, but the BB demo kicks on.
GreeleyXda said:
went to a best buy.
only thing i saw was the contact thing, which is just a tab.
i tried turning the screen off to see if i can get the edge to display anything, but the BB demo kicks on.
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It's not a long list. But..they could easily add new things. And do it via the play store. Be cool if they released an api for it.
could somebody list them? im guessing the best buy demo wasnt letting me do everything
GreeleyXda said:
could somebody list them? im guessing the best buy demo wasnt letting me do everything
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rubbing up and down the side reveals a clock and some other screens. There is a way to add a score ticker and stock ticker to it, but the BB demo blocks it.
cant do too much but I do use an app called Sidebar and i use it A LOT so the edge will come in handy for that app. also will be using an app called drupe that recently released. to take advabntage of the edges. i still cant believe i spent 998 on a phone though. im not telling people how much i paid for it. they'll be quick to judge
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rubbing up and down the side reveals a clock and some other screens. There is a way to add a score ticker and stock ticker to it, but the BB demo blocks it.
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so it wasnt just me, the demo does block things.
trustedreviews.com/opinions/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-features
thats all of them right?
deepen915 said:
rubbing up and down the side reveals a clock and some other screens. There is a way to add a score ticker and stock ticker to it, but the BB demo blocks it.
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Watching a video review, that function looks very laggy. Rub rub, the phone thinks for a while, and then the clock appears. I think it's too slow to be useful. They should have added something like Moto Active Screen or MS Glance Screen onto these phones.
You guys have to wait. The edge will become more and more functional with updates.
GreeleyXda said:
went to a best buy.
only thing i saw was the contact thing, which is just a tab.
i tried turning the screen off to see if i can get the edge to display anything, but the BB demo kicks on.
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I don't think it does anything the regular S6 can do. The dual edge glass is pure aesthetics.
Maknora said:
You guys have to wait. The edge will become more and more functional with updates.
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is that what happened with the note edge?
Just wait till the modding community take a look at it.
Yes
The S6 Edge has few extra features that the S6 doesn't have.
Peoples Edge
Edge Lighting
Notification
News Ticker
NIght Clock
& 50 mAh more battery than the S6.
Trying to follow the latest on Samsungs recent announcements...
Sounds like there are "big" edges on a 5.5 inch screen?
Does this mean they will be proper edges like in the Note Edge?
What would you make of the fall in size from 5.6 to 5.5?
Could there still be a Note 7 Edge announced later?
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Trying to follow the latest on Samsungs recent announcements...
Sounds like there are "big" edges on a 5.5 inch screen?
Does this mean they will be proper edges like in the Note Edge?
What would you make of the fall in size from 5.6 to 5.5?
Could there still be a Note 7 Edge announced later?
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For me, I've grown addicted to the wider screen on the Note edge so I probably would not go for Samsung's latest (although I could change my mind!). I'm sure camera and performance are great. Some other phones that look interesting are the Le Eco Le Max Pro (formely LETV) and the upcoming vivo. I don't know whether they will work well on US networks. Regardless, this may be a good year for various offerings...
http://www.gsmarena.com/le_max_pro_...sd820_smartphone_to_go_on_sale-news-16838.php
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...-leak-and-show-off-the-dual-edge-display.html
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Trying to follow the latest on Samsungs recent announcements...
Sounds like there are "big" edges on a 5.5 inch screen?
Does this mean they will be proper edges like in the Note Edge?
What would you make of the fall in size from 5.6 to 5.5?
Could there still be a Note 7 Edge announced later?
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I've had the Note Edge since day one and love the phone. However battery life hasn't been all that great for me the last couple of months and its also been giving problems. Not to mention that it wont be long before Samsung stops with the updates or takes forever to push out to Note Edge devices. And even tho it has the s pen I never saw myself using it much. Not concerned about the difference in screen size as I use mostly in landscape mode anyway. After seeing the Samsung event Sunday I've given it some thought and put my pre-order in today. I'll take the bigger battery, wireless charging, better processor, more memory and always on display over the wider screen. I know I could always wait for the next Note upgrade but I'm too dam impatient! . Oh, and I like the fact that Samsung is giving out the Gear VR and a 6-game bundle supposedly worth 150 dollars.
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For me, I've grown addicted to the wider screen on the Note edge so I probably would not go for Samsung's latest (although I could change my mind!). I'm sure camera and performance are great. Some other phones that look interesting are the Le Eco Le Max Pro (formely LETV) and the upcoming vivo. I don't know whether they will work well on US networks. Regardless, this may be a good year for various offerings...
http://www.gsmarena.com/le_max_pro_...sd820_smartphone_to_go_on_sale-news-16838.php
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...-leak-and-show-off-the-dual-edge-display.html
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I like the wider screen also.
New phones are always going to be progress with a few hits and misses.
However the functionality of the note edges edge is so important to me that it's almost a non negotiable for my next phone.
That's why I am keen that new Samsungs have "real functional" edges.
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I've had the Note Edge since day one and love the phone. However battery life hasn't been all that great for me the last couple of months and its also been giving problems. Not to mention that it wont be long before Samsung stops with the updates or takes forever to push out to Note Edge devices. And even tho it has the s pen I never saw myself using it much. Not concerned about the difference in screen size as I use mostly in landscape mode anyway. After seeing the Samsung event Sunday I've given it some thought and put my pre-order in today. I'll take the bigger battery, wireless charging, better processor, more memory and always on display over the wider screen. I know I could always wait for the next Note upgrade but I'm too dam impatient! . Oh, and I like the fact that Samsung is giving out the Gear VR and a 6-game bundle supposedly worth 150 dollars.
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New phones are always going to be progress with a few hits and misses.
I carry a spare battery when I know I am likely to need it. .. only been caught out once so far.
However the functionality of the note edges edge is so important to me that it's almost a non negotiable for my next phone.
That's why I am keen that new Samsungs have "real functional" edges.
No one has been able to clarify if the s7 edge has a "proper" edge
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New phones are always going to be progress with a few hits and misses.
I carry a spare battery when I know I am likely to need it. .. only been caught out once so far.
However the functionality of the note edges edge is so important to me that it's almost a non negotiable for my next phone.
That's why I am keen that new Samsungs have "real functional" edges.
No one has been able to clarify if the s7 edge has a "proper" edge
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I can see your point with the wanting the wider screen but correct me if Im wrong you still have the same functionality of the edge screen that you have with the note edge. Perhaps the note edge panel may be a bit wider. Both the S6 edge and the S7 edge still have the edge display which will show clock, notifications and with the s7 you have a new edge panel that swipes open and makes it useful to access applications using one hand. I mainly got the Note Edge so I can see notifications and sport tickers without having to open my phone but now I dont use it as much since I got a Gear S2. Plus I want to be able to use Samsung Pay and Note Edge will never get it.
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I can see your point with the wanting the wider screen but correct me if Im wrong you still have the same functionality of the edge screen that you have with the note edge. Perhaps the note edge panel may be a bit wider. Both the S6 edge and the S7 edge still have the edge display which will show clock, notifications and with the s7 you have a new edge panel that swipes open and makes it useful to access applications using one hand. I mainly got the Note Edge so I can see notifications and sport tickers without having to open my phone but now I dont use it as much since I got a Gear S2. Plus I want to be able to use Samsung Pay and Note Edge will never get it.
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I don't know about the s7 Edge but the s6
Edge certainly has inferior functionality to the note Edge......
I am hoping that s7 Edge is more like the Note Edge (from an edge perspective)... I can live with any other changes but can't live without a proper Edge.
......see below for an extract from a review talking about edge differences between Note and S6.....
The Note Edge SDK can not be used with the S6 Edge, and as such all of the existing content panels are useless. To make matters worse, you can’t do anything beyond the 4-core functions present in the S6 Edge and thus there is no potential to tweak or tinker. Edge Lighting, People Edge, Information Stream, and Night Clock: all of these could technically be done on a normal “flat” phone, just with slightly less comfort.
Why did Samsung strip away the real functionality of the Edge Display?
Edge Lighting has the side of the screen light up when you get a phone call or receive a notification. People Edge allows you to color-coordinate the lights with up to 5 contacts. Information Stream is similar to the ticker feature mentioned earlier on the Note Edge, and Night Clock is also related to lights. That’s it. Nothing impressive whatsoever, if you ask me, at least nothing that justifies making use of such a new piece of display technology.
Why did Samsung strip away the real functionality of the Edge Display? Simple: the S6 variant is much thinner than its Note sibling and, therefore, the curves are much less subtle. This in turn means that there is simply no place to put icons and the like. Unlike the Note Edge, the S6 Edge’s display is one single screen as opposed to “two”.
No way to samsung s7 edge, note edge is still promising and without s pen I will not buy any s series phones.
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dhruva7 said:
No way to samsung s7 edge, note edge is still promising and without s pen I will not buy any s series phones.
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Do u think they will produce another Note Edge?
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Do u think they will produce another Note Edge?
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Bet we can hope for but I doubt it. I was hoping the S6 Edge plus would be Note Edge 2 but for whatever Reason Samsung has decided against it
Maybe there will be a 5.9 inch 7 Edge plus. ....
Keep dreaming! lol
http://samsunggalaxynote6i.com/
Samsung missing a trick here. ..
I keep going back and forth betweeen pickin up a used NOTE EDGE or the new S7edge, been to BB like 3 times to play with it and seen every youtube video reviewing it. Its a awesome phone but im still not happy about not having a replaceable battery and the edge screen really isnt independent like the Notes. I watch a lot of tv via SLINGBOX and really want to be able to see my notifications on the edge screen without interrupting the main screen. maybe its just cause the phone is in demo mode and its really glitchy but it seems like the edge panels come out over the entire screen blocking whats on the main screen. i try and imitate the app by using youtube but i cant really get it to work. the app panels are really cool but wish it was independent still. What do you guys think?
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I keep going back and forth betweeen pickin up a used NOTE EDGE or the new S7edge, been to BB like 3 times to play with it and seen every youtube video reviewing it. Its a awesome phone but im still not happy about not having a replaceable battery and the edge screen really isnt independent like the Notes. I watch a lot of tv via SLINGBOX and really want to be able to see my notifications on the edge screen without interrupting the main screen. maybe its just cause the phone is in demo mode and its really glitchy but it seems like the edge panels come out over the entire screen blocking whats on the main screen. i try and imitate the app by using youtube but i cant really get it to work. the app panels are really cool but wish it was independent still. What do you guys think?
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My concern has been how "independent" the s7e screen is and how it might "takeover" main screen. ...
Looks like you share this concern. Can u elaborate on the problem or share links to good videos that show this
edge screen takeover
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My concern has been how "independent" the s7e screen is and how it might "takeover" main screen. ...
Looks like you share this concern. Can u elaborate on the problem or share links to good videos that show this
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if you watch any of the videos when they show that u can pull the panel off the side of the main screen, it shows the panels but also clouds out the entire main screen, so its not just showing the panels over the screen.
check out this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocDwVFwUV74
U can plainly see that the edge screen is taking over the main screen and u can not see whats on it anymore
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if you watch any of the videos when they show that u can pull the panel off the side of the main screen, it shows the panels but also clouds out the entire main screen, so its not just showing the panels over the screen.
check out this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocDwVFwUV74
U can plainly see that the edge screen is taking over the main screen and u can not see whats on it anymore
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I can't believe the silliness of this. ... id love to be able to talk to the decision makers! !
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I can't believe the silliness of this. ... id love to be able to talk to the decision makers! !
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I agree, i mean thats what my dilema is with this phone, yes u can scroll thru the notifications on the edge when the screen is off but when screen is on, its part of the screen again and those panels overrun the main screen, i guess im going to wait it out a few more months either for price to maybe drop or for the next Note series. Hoping the bring the edge back with them, as well as the waterproofing, but i heard from the Samsung rep at Best Buy that the battery will not be removable, thats for sure. errrr
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I agree, i mean thats what my dilema is with this phone, yes u can scroll thru the notifications on the edge when the screen is off but when screen is on, its part of the screen again and those panels overrun the main screen, i guess im going to wait it out a few more months either for price to maybe drop or for the next Note series. Hoping the bring the edge back with them, as well as the waterproofing, but i heard from the Samsung rep at Best Buy that the battery will not be removable, thats for sure. errrr
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I regularly need my spare battery with note edge.... so I wouldn't buy a phone without.
I'm glad edge is a beast so could withstand a longer cycle whilst the Samsung execs sort themselves out!!!
There is absolutely no need to have an edge that's wider than one icon either..... if u need lots of info use the good damn main screen! !!!
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I keep going back and forth betweeen pickin up a used NOTE EDGE or the new S7edge, been to BB like 3 times to play with it and seen every youtube video reviewing it. Its a awesome phone but im still not happy about not having a replaceable battery and the edge screen really isnt independent like the Notes. I watch a lot of tv via SLINGBOX and really want to be able to see my notifications on the edge screen without interrupting the main screen. maybe its just cause the phone is in demo mode and its really glitchy but it seems like the edge panels come out over the entire screen blocking whats on the main screen. i try and imitate the app by using youtube but i cant really get it to work. the app panels are really cool but wish it was independent still. What do you guys think?
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Check out the XDA S7 Edge pages... there is a solution so the screen doesn't cloud out when using the edge. Should help you decide
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My concern has been how "independent" the s7e screen is and how it might "takeover" main screen. ...
Looks like you share this concern. Can u elaborate on the problem or share links to good videos that show this
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Check out the XDA S7 Edge pages, there's a solution on there.
On a rooted edge is it possible to disable the edge screen completely? I'm considering buying an edge solely because of the looks I don't really care for the functionality of the edge screen so I just want to check if that can be disabled in anyway before I buy it.
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On a rooted edge is it possible to disable the edge screen completely? I'm considering buying an edge solely because of the looks I don't really care for the functionality of the edge screen so I just want to check if that can be disabled in anyway before I buy it.
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If you get an edge that can be rooted. Then do so and get a custom rom. There are plenty of ported note 4 roms around for the edge that will disable the edge functionality or even turn it into a s6 edge.where you have some functions still there..
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Disable edge feature
Ive found that if you go to application manager and disable the "cocktailbar service" , it will disable the edge
(requires a reboot to show the changes) and to get back your edge features just re enable the service and reboot
Whenever I use the phone in landscape mode (with the edge site on top) I can't access the status/notification bar, as the edge bar is taking the same space. The only workaround I found is to have the edge side at the bottom, but this is a bit inconvenient as I'm used to holding the phone with the buttons (Home, Back) on the right. Is there another option?
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Whenever I use the phone in landscape mode (with the edge site on top) I can't access the status/notification bar, as the edge bar is taking the same space. The only workaround I found is to have the edge side at the bottom, but this is a bit inconvenient as I'm used to holding the phone with the buttons (Home, Back) on the right. Is there another option?
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Thanks for asking this. Im getting this phone at the end of the month and didnt even think about that. Dont know if it will affect me since im hoping the edge will notify me in the way needed but i cant get anyone to skype me to show me things about it
phonepie said:
Thanks for asking this. Im getting this phone at the end of the month and didnt even think about that. Dont know if it will affect me since im hoping the edge will notify me in the way needed but i cant get anyone to skype me to show me things about it
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I think you're going to like it. The edge screen is actually very functional and other than this landscape mode issue I consider it a benefit (unlike newer phones where the edge screen is just an aesthetic decision).
The main thing I like about the edge screen is that while navigating (using Waze) I can control my media player, make and accept calls without switching away from navigation screen and without pulling down the notifications panel (which again covers the screen).
oren_b said:
I think you're going to like it. The edge screen is actually very functional and other than this landscape mode issue I consider it a benefit (unlike newer phones where the edge screen is just an aesthetic decision).
The main thing I like about the edge screen is that while navigating (using Waze) I can control my media player, make and accept calls without switching away from navigation screen and without pulling down the notifications panel (which again covers the screen).
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Thanks, One of the main things I'm trying to figure out is if the entire screen is off and I get a KIK instant message if the whole screen lights up or if just the edge. And If just the edge lights up if it shows part of the private message or if it just says new message. Or if I need to get the wallet case for it that exposes the edge so the phone detects the magnet in the wallet case and activates the edge. No youtube video shows them things. I've seen it shows up on the edge to answer the phone. Which actually leads me to another questions. I'm gentle on phones but should I ever crack the edge or should the edge ever stop working does it give the option to still answer on the main big screen?
If edge notifications are enabled, the message and appears on the edge screen, but the whole screen lights up.
No idea about the glass. I'm very careful and never has as much as a scratch on the screens of my gorilla-glass-equipped phones. I hope the Note Edge won't be the first.
oren_b said:
If edge notifications are enabled, the message and appears on the edge screen, but the whole screen lights up.
No idea about the glass. I'm very careful and never has as much as a scratch on the screens of my gorilla-glass-equipped phones. I hope the Note Edge won't be the first.
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Ok thanks. Didnt mean to take over your thread. Im going to order the wallet case when i get it. That was one reason i wanted this phone was so it would only notify on edge and use less power. Too bad i need the case for it but its only like an extra $15 thanks again and sorry again
No worries about the off topic discussion. It keeps the thread up and I'm glad to help if I can
Can you post a link to the case? I'm personally using a $2 case from ebay which works fine, but I wouldn't mind paying more if I get better functionality.
oren_b said:
No worries about the off topic discussion. It keeps the thread up and I'm glad to help if I can
Can you post a link to the case? I'm personally using a $2 case from ebay which works fine, but I wouldn't mind paying more if I get better functionality.
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Here is the amazon link.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Orig...998171&sr=8-12&keywords=note+edge+wallet+case
and here is a youtube review of it showing how the edge works with the case closed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifcAWStdA7Y
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oren_b said:
No worries about the off topic discussion. It keeps the thread up and I'm glad to help if I can
Can you post a link to the case? I'm personally using a $2 case from ebay which works fine, but I wouldn't mind paying more if I get better functionality.
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Second reply. Something I did just notice though about that case. The volume button is inaccessible unless the case is open so I see my self cutting out a hole in it when I get mine to have access to the volume buttons.
phonepie said:
Here is the amazon link.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Orig...998171&sr=8-12&keywords=note+edge+wallet+case
and here is a youtube review of it showing how the edge works with the case closed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifcAWStdA7Y
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Second reply. Something I did just notice though about that case. The volume button is inaccessible unless the case is open so I see my self cutting out a hole in it when I get mine to have access to the volume buttons.
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I know this was from a little while ago so you might have already figured it out but with the Samsung flip case there's a actually + and - symbols on the side of the case (directly over the volume buttons), which allow you to use the volume buttons even when the flip case is closed.
Back to the original topic though.. Has anyone found a way to use the notification panel (or possibly an alternative) while in landscape on the Note Edge? I've been wondering the same thing because it drives me nuts not being able to get to the notification panel in landscape!! Thanks
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I put the edge on the bottom... and since I have the flip case, it doubles as a stand, with the edge on the bottom.
Go to Edge options and select "Edge screen on the left". Make sure you have all around orientation enabled. Now you can hold the phone in landscape with Edge screen on the bottom. That way you can use Notification pull down.