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Hi guys here you have a proper review of the Nougat firmware for the S7 edge based on my personal experiences.
So I installed it yesterday night via odin thx to @laimonas777.
With my own experiences I can say it is not as nice as I had thought.. It's hard to use, it's full with small bugs and delays and sometimes it can even freeze up to 30 seconds (My experiences).
Every app has got the new GraceUI of the Galaxy Note 7 including the settings app.
One of the best Nougat features, the display scaling option has got "only" 2 different options which do not differ that much from the standard option.
Let's talk about the Notification panel. You now have 6 toggles visible at the top but you cant swipe anymore. When you pull the statusbar twice you will see 9 toggles per page. Its much harder to find one toggle you are searching for because of the 3 toggle pages. On Marshmallow all toggles were visible in one "page".
Also the colors could have been better but I think everyone has its own opinion there.
Something which is also weird is that you have a search bar on the notification panel but actually you cant type anything in there. Instead, this textfield will just open the finder app.
The camera has got newer options and a totally different but perfect UI which I really like. But the new color modes are actually not that important features and were also aviable partially in 6.0.
Lets move on to the recent apps panel, which is a big pain.. The recent items got taller just like in stock nougat but the scrolling is a very big pain. Its just as the android nougat developer preview 1 for nexus devices also there are some minor graphical glitches which I have shown in the video.
Another thing I want to mention are the notifications. And yes, they are ugly but i am sure samsung will fix that. On every notification where you can tap for an action (example whatsapp, to reply) is a grey bar, which looks horrible. You can see it in the attached ss
Performancewise it hasnt got big changes but dont forget the delays when opening some specific apps etc. The battery consumption is also a bit higher but all these will get fixed with the final build (hopefully).
But now lets talk about the positive things :silly:. The Multiwindow option has got much better than it was on all other touchwiz versions, in short, its almost the same as in stock android nougat. Another thing which is perfect is the Window apps mode where you can open apps in window mode. We all know how bad this option was in Touchwiz, maybe no one of you ever have used it but now the window mode is very good and snappy. The negative thing there is that you cant deactivate these both modes anymore. So always when you try to pull down the notification panel from the right or left top corner, it will just open the current app always in window mode which is quite annoying.
And something which is annoying like hell is that if you play a game like doodle jump where you dont need to touch the screen the screen always turns off after a while. So the auto screenoff option doesnt get disabled while playing games or (maybe) even while watching a movie.
Galaxy Labs is now removed, so now you cant get all apps on your homescreen and you cant hide the appdrawer.
Remember that this is a very early beta build, and all of these bugs are normal and wont be there in the finale build.
Here is a quick video about the update to see how it looks
What about a dark theme...it was rumoured that Android N will have a dark theme not only that light one. Also the existing themes in store (for Samsung) work properly on N or not?
Sent from nowhere over the air...
Rapier said:
What about a dark theme...it was rumoured that Android N will have a dark theme not only that light one. Also the existing themes in store (for Samsung) work properly on N or not?
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also doesnt seem to be there
Keep in mind this is the frist beta released from samsung, so some things might hopefully change by the release of the final firmware. Also, you do have scaling other than going through the developer options. Go to Display -> Font and you will get to cgoose both the Screen zoom (which is set to almost huge idk why) and of course the font size. This comes to be as tha Normal and Condensed options back from marshmallow.
Hey glad to help. nice rview my friend. . :good:
P.S What happened to the hand?
I'm using the ota build and its running lovely to be fair
Touchwiz is rubbish anyways and just install nova which makes Icons smaller
laimonas777 said:
Hey glad to help. nice rview my friend. . :good:
P.S What happened to the hand?
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was just a normal sports injury :silly:
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Keep in mind this is the frist beta released from samsung, so some things might hopefully change by the release of the final firmware. Also, you do have scaling other than going through the developer options. Go to Display -> Font and you will get to cgoose both the Screen zoom (which is set to almost huge idk why) and of course the font size. This comes to be as tha Normal and Condensed options back from marshmallow.
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i know that is a very early beta build. i just wanted to show all annoying things in it :silly:
thanks for the corrections, in stock nougat there is an extra option for the display scaling. I didnt look in the font scale thought its just the normal font scaling
Hello, thank you for great review. Could you confirm one exciting feature of android 7 (atleast for me) that it works on this phone beta software.
As of Android 7.0 phone can read 2G/3G/LTE frequency without ROOT. Easiest way is to install app Cellmapper(mapping cell towers to map) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper&hl=en
Could you run this app and post screenshot while connected to LTE only(no wifi)? Also, maybe send debug report from settings menu to developer with screenshot.
Thank you
VeixES said:
Hello, thank you for great review. Could you confirm one exciting feature of android 7 (atleast for me) that it works on this phone beta software.
As of Android 7.0 phone can read 2G/3G/LTE frequency without ROOT. Easiest way is to install app Cellmapper(mapping cell towers to map) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper&hl=en
Could you run this app and post screenshot while connected to LTE only(no wifi)? Also, maybe send debug report from settings menu to developer with screenshot.
Thank you
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here you go.
debug report force closed the app
Strange review .... I have been using it also since yesterday, and it is faster and smoother then my MM stock ...
Agreed there is some laggs when double tapping the multi tasking bouton, but overall its snapier and more responsive.
Also I have not noticed any freeze. I find this beta very polished to be honest.
Have you done a full wipe before installing ? or OTA ?
TimurAlaskara_TR said:
sometimes it can even freeze for about 30 seconds.
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I don't have this
kenny17430 said:
Strange review .... I have been using it also since yesterday, and it is faster and smoother then my MM stock ...
Agreed there is some laggs when double tapping the multi tasking bouton, but overall its snapier and more responsive.
Have you done a full wipe before installing ? or OTA ?
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i flashed via odin as told in the beginning of the review
the firmware does a full wipe even wikthout asking ._.
Galactus said:
I don't have this
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it comes when i open some 3rd party apps.. like snapchat and youtube
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debug report force closed the app
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Thank you. Does not seem to report more info than in android 6.0.1. If you see LTE band reported on Cellmapper screen you can make another screenshot, but it seems that this functionality might not be there.
It's not a review, it's a rant. I literally have no issues with it, no freezes what so ever, it's actually snappier than MM.
I think the 'review' tag should be removed from this thread or it should be locked, as it is full of false information and the corrections to that false information have been given, but the 'review' hasn't been updated. If people read this thread thinking it is accurate, they will get false information.
The comment about display options, for instance, is just the OP not knowing what to do. It's not something wrong or an option that has been removed, it's just a lack of knowledge.
TimurAlaskara_TR said:
it comes when i open some 3rd party apps.. like snapchat and youtube
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Yeah, I don't get that with any app. The only thing a bit laggy is the "new window" tab animation in the browser and the notification bar. Apart from those two things, it is fine.
Hid3rs said:
It's not a review, it's a rant. I literally have no issues with it, no freezes what so ever, it's actually snappier than MM.
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Its a review based on my experiences
Robster83 said:
I think the 'review' tag should be removed from this thread or it should be locked, as it is full of false information and the corrections to that false information have been given, but the 'review' hasn't been updated. If people read this thread thinking it is accurate, they will get false information.
The comment about display options, for instance, is just the OP not knowing what to do. It's not something wrong or an option that has been removed, it's just a lack of knowledge.
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i am rewriting it chill out.
please
Galactus said:
Yeah, I don't get that with any app. The only thing a bit laggy is the "new window" tab animation in the browser and the notification bar. Apart from those two things, it is fine.
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lol this is something which i dont have :victory:
I can create a backup with Samsung Switch from Marshamallow and restore on Nougat ?
Hi,
I'm new to xda and have just bought H8. Really excited and happy about this phone. :good:
I have one question. I had Honor 5x before and it had a feature where I can assign a particular finger print to a shortcut. For example unlocking with my index finger would do a direct call to my home.
I don't see this feature in H8. I searched everywhere in settings including the smart key but of no help.
Any pointers? I really miss this nifty feature...
Hi, H8 doesn't have this feature, you can only answer call with fingerprint.
netvorCZEK said:
Hi, H8 doesn't have this feature, you can only answer call with fingerprint.
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Thanks. Is there any other way around this. I am sure someone must have found out a way.
It was such a blessing in my Honor 5x.
bala1701 said:
Thanks. Is there any other way around this. I am sure someone must have found out a way.
It was such a blessing in my Honor 5x.
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What Android version do you have now? If I'm not mistaken, that feature was only present in EMUI 4.
Never saw it on my honor 8, just use the button as a shortcut
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What Android version do you have now? If I'm not mistaken, that feature was only present in EMUI 4.
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Emui 4.1 Android 6.0
I think it's not present on honor 8 due to that fps doubles as a button
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Emui 4.1 Android 6.0
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Then I'm mistaken. :laugh: Most probably Huawei removed it to compensate for the smart key.
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs
I think this feature wasn't available on Honor 8 even with Android 6.
It wasn't available in honor 8 due to that fps double as a button
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Thanks. Is there any other way around this. I am sure someone must have found out a way.
It was such a blessing in my Honor 5x.
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Why not assign double click a smartkey to an app .
A triple click too ?
Is there triple click?!
gopinaidu77 said:
Why not assign double click a smartkey to an app .
A triple click too ?
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Thanks. Double click on smart key can only open an app. But what I'm looking for is to assign a 'direct call' shortcut to it.
bala1701 said:
Thanks. Double click on smart key can only open an app. But what I'm looking for is to assign a 'direct call' shortcut to it.
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Can i know if u tried fingerprint gestures or fingerprint quick actions apps ?
gopinaidu77 said:
Can i know if u tried fingerprint gestures or fingerprint quick actions apps ?
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He said, there is only option to open Contacts not dial concrete one.
I investigated it and there is no way how to do it.
netvorCZEK said:
He said, there is only option to open Contacts not dial concrete one.
I investigated it and there is no way how to do it.
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Well i found the same . Sorry OP . No more answers left
Found a way finally. This app can create shortcuts as individual apps. The shortcuts show up individually in your app drawer which means you can assign them as smart key functions! So now I can call my home with a single press of the smart key... :good:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mibi.shortcutlauncher
bala1701 said:
Found a way finally. This app can create shortcuts as individual apps. The shortcuts show up individually in your app drawer which means you can assign them as smart key functions! So now I can call my home with a single press of the smart key... :good:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mibi.shortcutlauncher
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Awsome. Great u figured it out.
Hello everyone!
This is my first post on XDA
I found this on international variant of N7 Plus.
I'd like to share you a thing that I have found in settings menu. It's hidden and it's easy to dig it out :highfive:
Follow this steps:
1. Open settings app
2. Tap search
3. Type "navigation" or "fingerprint"
4. Tap Navigation Key of Fingerprint and Voila! Done!!
Let me know what you think. I found this thing randomly. Sorry if it is posted in wrong sub.
Now, is there an option to hide on screen navigation buttons?
lpolityk said:
Now, is there an option to hide on screen navigation buttons?
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Nope.
Sent from my Nokia 7 plus using Tapatalk
lpolityk said:
Now, is there an option to hide on screen navigation buttons?
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Oddly, they haven't put some good Chinese variant features in it yet. Waiting for future update
Also anyone got any news on AR camera suite? Sarvikas said in event
arj322 said:
Oddly, they haven't put some good Chinese variant features in it yet. Waiting for future update
Also anyone got any news on AR camera suite? Sarvikas said in event
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That explains the feature we saw on some YouTube review of the phone
Can't find this feature post the May Security update V2.22A
TA-1046
MudDrockin said:
Can't find this feature post the May Security update V2.22A
TA-1046
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They removed it with the May security patch :crying:
I still have this option in may sec patch update,my device is ta 1046
jazzzzzzz said:
I still have this option in may sec patch update,my device is ta 1046
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Strange! I don't even have it !
Don't have these option on the TA-1055 in Australia. Only have the fingerprint swipe for notifications
Same for me! Nokia removed this feature with the May Security Update!
TA - 1046
Not seeing this feature on my 1055 in Australia, which is disappointing because this sounds cool
JDogg1329 said:
Not seeing this feature on my 1055 in Australia, which is disappointing because this sounds cool
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Yeah same here. Disappointing for sure. Why would they remove this...
Also I spoke to Nokia about the lack of "homescreen auto add icon" option in their launcher and they said it would be passed to the development team to "consider" lol
I was really hoping we could hide the on screen navigation buttons!
Dang.
Hope we see it's comeback in June update. haha.
Right now y'all guys can try the XDA's navigation gestures app. It's pretty decent app and nice replacement
arj322 said:
Right now y'all guys can try the XDA's navigation gestures app. It's pretty decent app and nice replacement
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Yeah I tried it out, it's pretty nice, tho it's a little obsolete on this device, given that we can't hide the nav bar (at least, not that I'm aware of?)
With june update, this hidden function is back
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With june update, this hidden function is back
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I can't find it. Could you share with us please where the option is located then?! It's not in 'Gestures' on my TA-1046 with june-update.
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I can't find it.
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Ok, you mean that it's at the same location as before. It isn't for me.
i update my phone to EMUI 9 Version
i cannot find navigation gesture
my build is C185E3R1P7log
it's not yet available on the current beta versions.
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i update my phone to EMUI 9 Version
i cannot find navigation gesture
my build is C185E3R1P7log
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Huawei has said in their official statement that navigation Gesture will only be available for phone without front facing fingerprint scanner, such as the honor play, mate 10 Pro, honor 8x, etc. This may change in the future.
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Huawei has said in their official statement that navigation Gesture will only be available for phone without front facing fingerprint scanner, such as the honor play, mate 10 Pro, honor 8x, etc. This may change in the future.
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Do you have a source for this? I really don't see the reason why. I always loved my Huawei Phones but if it's true, it's getting more and more ridiculous what they're doing...
Calvin1997 said:
Do you have a source for this? I really don't see the reason why. I always loved my Huawei Phones but if it's true, it's getting more and more ridiculous what they're doing...
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Here is the screenshot of a screenshot in Chinese of the emui 9 update description
The circled bit says mate 10 and other devices with front facing fingerprint scanner are not a part of the fullscreen gesture roll-out
May we can activate over am adb command? Or manipulate some config file? Common guys from xda, you are so smart make it possible!
mista1982 said:
May we can activate over am adb command? Or manipulate some config file? Common guys from xda, you are so smart make it possible!
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The new look for the emui overview screen is a part of the Huawei launcher, just like how it is in the pixel launcher, so maybe the gesture are a part of the launcher as well? Since the gestures on the pixel are a part of the launcher.
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Here is the screenshot of a screenshot in Chinese of the emui 9 update description
The circled bit says mate 10 and other devices with front facing fingerprint scanner are not a part of the fullscreen gesture roll-out
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So it will be available for the P20 lite?
So gyus, you needn't to have Emui 9 for this. Install this app and you can configure your edge gestures for left/right/bottom individually. This app gives you even more features
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.edgegestures
Try it
Thats not the point, I have even spend to use the xda gesture control App. But first, I think the Implementation from emui 9 is better.
This
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fb.fluid
Is much better! Pre Release state
Guys are you sure that p20 pro won't get the new navigation gestures ..this is so upsetting
Just when I thought I saw a light at the end of the tunnel with the emui 9, Huawei rained on my parade. I know I'm never buying anything Huawei again. They keep bringing different kinds of frustration to the table
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Thats not the point, I have even spend to use the xda gesture control App. But first, I think the Implementation from emui 9 is better.
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But in edge gestures you can remove the pill completely. So the gestures from the edges are completely invisible.
cologne83 said:
But in edge gestures you can remove the pill completely. So the gestures from the edges are completely invisible.
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Same in Emui 9, and back is swipe from left
mista1982 said:
This
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fb.fluid
Is much better! Pre Release state
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Anyone tried this on P20 Pro ?
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Anyone tried this on P20 Pro ?
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Yes me, worked fine on the phone
Hey guys I was wondering about the Pie update specifically multitasking I've noticed that in pixel phones you get live apps in multitasking screen and I was really excited for this feature but I just got my oneplus oneplus 6 2 weeks ago and I and I was surprised that it wasn't implemented so does anyone have an idea why it was cut out or even if its coming later in an incremental update?
Thanks in advance loving the phone btw
Do you have a video or something showing that? I've never heard about it.
Tomatot- said:
Do you have a video or something showing that? I've never heard about it.
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fast forward to 6:00
ahmad.magdy said:
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Do you mean copying from multitasking? Indeed I can't make it work but it doesn't like a huge absolutely needed feature.
Or do you mean having suggested apps at the bottom? I've actually never seen this feature on any other videos. Maybe it was only in the previews but it wasn't kept in final Pie?
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Do you mean copying from multitasking? Indeed I can't make it work but it doesn't like a huge absolutely needed feature.
Or do you mean having suggested apps at the bottom? I've actually never seen this feature on any other videos. Maybe it was only in the previews but it wasn't kept in final Pie?
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Yes copying text actually i think its an awesome feature if you email and text a lot
ahmad.magdy said:
Yes copying text actually i think its an awesome feature if you email and text a lot
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If you use the classic navigation buttons (back / home / recents), do you know that double tapping recents allows you to switch to the last app. I'm sure you'll find it as convenient if not more!
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If you use the classic navigation buttons (back / home / recents), do you know that double tapping recents allows you to switch to the last app. I'm sure you'll find it as convenient if not more!
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you can actually do that with new bar as well swipe where the multitasking used to be and it will switch between apps
ahmad.magdy said:
Yes copying text actually i think its an awesome feature if you email and text a lot
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Copying text from recents is a Google Pixel exclusive, no other phone has it. The only way to get it on other devices is to install Lawnchair along with Lawnstep, where this feature is/will be available (they were planning to add it, not sure if that happened already though).
EDIT: Ooor just use a custom ROM supporting this feature, should there be one.