I picked up my Galaxy S6 Edge from sprint 8 days ago. After getting it i thought it was the best phone i have ever bought. But after a week of use some bugs are starting to appear. To start things off the night clock turns on the entire screen. It makes the screen a very dim grey the entire time the night clock is on. The screen is fine with the information feed, it's only with the clock. Issue 2: my edge lighting no longer works. I set my 5 favorites, and it worked for a week. Now when i get a call from one of those 5, and my phone is upside down, nothing. No edge lighting. And that's a shame since it's one of the main features of the edge. Issue 3: the information stream is upside down when my phone is on its back. It is supposed to flip, but doeant unless i shake my phone around a bit. Issue 4: googles voice detect on any screen option disappeared. I can only choose detect in app now. And finally everything is startin to lag. Moving between apps and even the camera quick open lag now.
If you have any ideas on how to fix all this, please help! This was a very expensive phone, and i expected more from samsung... i have already tried resetting, and even did a factory reset. Nothing has changed.
On a positive note my battery life has been great since i got the phone!
A user in the S8 forums posted that he just received an update to his US Unlocked S8 G950U1 to AQG2, which includes the July security patch.
Of course, just yesterday, I flashed my G955U1 to the T-Mo firmware, because I was tired of being a couple updates behind. I KNEW as soon as I did that, the Unlocked firmware would get updated. LOL.
Anyone with a G955U1 seeing any updates? The S8 and S8+ get updated at the same time, right?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/software-updateaqg2-unlocked-s8-t3648073
G955U1 got updated today morning with July Security and Navigation bar dot.
Ugh....I don't feel like wiping and flashing and setting everything up again. There really isn't much difference between the T-Mo software and the Unlocked software. Just annoyed that I waited this long, decided F-it, I'll flash T-Mo, then literally 24 hours later the Unlocked firmware gets updated.
Silver lining is that Samsung seems to be trying to keep the Unlocked version updated right along side the carrier versions.
Anyone notice any difference in signal/radio performance? My S8+ always seems to drop signal, either to H+, 3G, or completely drop signal far more often than my Pixel XL ever did.
I have the unlocked S8+ and just installed the update which came over the air (G955U1EU1AQG2), haven't noticed any difference yet. Installation was flawless.
I sure wished it had been flawless for me! Now after the update my screen is red / pink around the edges and it's really annoying. I tried going back to the firmware I was on originally with Odin but the red screen remains. I know there are adjustments to hopefully correct it, and adjusting edge lighting and RGB balance help BUT, it still isn't right, or like it was before the update. On my box I have model SM-G955U1ZKAX. I don't see ZKAX suffix on any firmware at SamMobile site, so I am using the XAA suffix software for it. I have the US unlocked version. Is the XAA software correct? I notice a few differences in the settings section from what I had. Thanks.
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I sure wished it had been flawless for me! Now after the update my screen is red / pink around the edges and it's really annoying. I tried going back to the firmware I was on originally with Odin but the red screen remains. I know there are adjustments to hopefully correct it, and adjusting edge lighting and RGB balance help BUT, it still isn't right, or like it was before the update. On my box I have model SM-G955U1ZKAX. I don't see ZKAX suffix on any firmware at SamMobile site, so I am using the XAA suffix software for it. I have the US unlocked version. Is the XAA software correct? I notice a few differences in the settings section from what I had. Thanks.
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There is an earlier thread by Bit Banger with same problem and how he fixed it using Smart Switch. Check out the thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/problems-phone-ota-update-fixed-t3648716
Good luck..
Bit Banger said:
I sure wished it had been flawless for me! Now after the update my screen is red / pink around the edges and it's really annoying. I tried going back to the firmware I was on originally with Odin but the red screen remains. I know there are adjustments to hopefully correct it, and adjusting edge lighting and RGB balance help BUT, it still isn't right, or like it was before the update. On my box I have model SM-G955U1ZKAX. I don't see ZKAX suffix on any firmware at SamMobile site, so I am using the XAA suffix software for it. I have the US unlocked version. Is the XAA software correct? I notice a few differences in the settings section from what I had. Thanks.
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If yours is the US Unlocked version, then the correct firmware is the XAA firmware for the 955U1. Odd it worked your colors. I lucked out and got what I feel is a perfect screen.
On a side note, has anyone noticed any difference in battery life? My battery life has been pretty good, but not spectacular with this phone. But now it's getting worse. When I installed the T-Mo update, I didn't do any recovery, just started out with a fresh install and set everything back up. I like clean installs. My battery life was less than stellar and someone suggested wiping cache, so I did that. Then yesterday I was down to 25% battery with a little over 2.5 hours of screen time.
I wiped cache again and today was a bit better. 2hrs 20 minutes screen time with 43% remaining. But I used to get much better than that. I had my resolution etc at the highest setting, so I've knocked it down to the default FHD+, but the highest setting on the Unlocked firmware didn't affect my battery life that much.
Anyone else having battery issues?
I have the 955U1 as well, and updated this morning. Immediately I lost the ability to use anything full-screen. Luckily, a Reddit user already knew how to remedy this: go to Settings>Display>Navigation Bar, and toggle between the 2 layouts. This will force the small dot on the left, which for me was missing, and was somehow causing System UI to crash every time I went full-screen on any app.
Additionally, I'm noticing that now my wifi connection will not remain stable; it gets an exclamation point next to it indicating there is no internet connectivity, intermittently, coupled with "LTE" right next to it. So it's either falling back on or supplementing with mobile data. This is in my house with a good, strong wifi signal that hasn't been a problem prior to the update.
Kinda irked.
Edit: Turns out it's my router. Ye have been warned, if you have an Orbi.
Hello,
I have the Samsung (unlocked) version of the note 10 plus and I've had it since release. But this morning the phone seems to flicker slightly it's not crazy but seems like the dark background was getting washed out. Not an intense flicker. Never had this before. I use Nova launcher it's always been reliable. However, I am using Android 10 (beta). I just don't want my screen to go bad since I plan on keeping this phone for awhile or at least getting repairs under warranty. Anyone else have this issue?
US OP7P 10.0.3, having upgraded from stock 9.5.7 when I purchased it a month ago. Have never been able to get Horizon Light to function, despite rechecking all settings. Anyone have a fix?
Just got my phantom black, 12/256 exynos version delivered today, been using it since this morning and I noticed that on mobile data I have little to no connection even though the 5g icon is stable in the Taskbar, as soon as I connect to wifi everything runs normally. I also had the purple glitch when touching the fingerprint sensor but solved it by disabling the dinamic animated lock screen wallpaper and putting in a normal, static one.
Another issue is that the phone locks itself (goes to lock screen) while browsing the apps (just like double tapping on home screen) but not while using any app.
I hope this is just firmware issue since they are shipping all the phones with the same firmware region based but maybe they still need feedback from some carriers (hence the mobile data issue) and also the display glitches I believe are nothing that a firmware update wouldn't fix.
P. S. : in these first few hours I didn't get at 1 hz refresh rate
Masterkill88 said:
Just got my phantom black, 12/256 exynos version delivered today, been using it since this morning and I noticed that on mobile data I have little to no connection even though the 5g icon is stable in the Taskbar, as soon as I connect to wifi everything runs normally. I also had the purple glitch when touching the fingerprint sensor but solved it by disabling the dinamic animated lock screen wallpaper and putting in a normal, static one.
Another issue is that the phone locks itself (goes to lock screen) while browsing the apps (just like double tapping on home screen) but not while using any app.
I hope this is just firmware issue since they are shipping all the phones with the same firmware region based but maybe they still need feedback from some carriers (hence the mobile data issue) and also the display glitches I believe are nothing that a firmware update wouldn't fix.
P. S. : in these first few hours I didn't get at 1 hz refresh rate
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With my xiaomi 12 pro if the screen brightness is dim it doesn't go to its lowest refresh rate. Increase the screen brightness and see if it goes to 1 hertz
I am having exactly all the same problems as OP with my 12/512 Exynos version. Now wondering if it is hardware or software issue with the screen glitching when using the fingerprint sensor. The glitch only occurs when using 3088x1440 wqhd+ resolution and dynamic animated lock screen. Position of the screen interference is always the same but can differ in size.
Masterkill88 said:
Just got my phantom black, 12/256 exynos version delivered today, been using it since this morning and I noticed that on mobile data I have little to no connection even though the 5g icon is stable in the Taskbar, as soon as I connect to wifi everything runs normally. I also had the purple glitch when touching the fingerprint sensor but solved it by disabling the dinamic animated lock screen wallpaper and putting in a normal, static one.
Another issue is that the phone locks itself (goes to lock screen) while browsing the apps (just like double tapping on home screen) but not while using any app.
I hope this is just firmware issue since they are shipping all the phones with the same firmware region based but maybe they still need feedback from some carriers (hence the mobile data issue) and also the display glitches I believe are nothing that a firmware update wouldn't fix.
P. S. : in these first few hours I didn't get at 1 hz refresh rate
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I have the same issue with my S22 Ultra.
See my post : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/first-impressions-24h.4403463/post-86438225
Same lags there. SM-S908B EUX
Exy always sucks. Why not get a snappy?
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Exy always sucks. Why not get a snappy?
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If only there we had a choice between exy and SD *sigh*
Some users have this very strange screen problem...
Some users have this strange screen problem .
Its random and it lasts for 1-2' sec
Anyone else?
I envy those who received their device already, over here they will be delivered next Friday so we have to wait a bit longer. However I don't envy the issues you guys are having, fingers crossed I don't have to return the device shortly after I get it in my hands.
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Some users have this strange screen problem .
Its random and it lasts for 1-2' sec
Anyone else?
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I've found a clip on YouTube with similar problem
xdocent said:
I've found a clip on YouTube with similar problem
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That’s most definitely in need of a screen replacement. That’sa hardware failure. I would think one could get that fixed for free
freebee269 said:
That’s most definitely in need of a screen replacement. That’sa hardware failure. I would think one could get that fixed for free
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What's interesting is that the guy reported the problem only when using WQHD+ on youtube. When used in say gallery the problem was not there.
I've found this guy's post with details on our national samsung group
xdocent said:
What's interesting is that the guy reported the problem only when using WQHD+ on youtube. When used in say gallery the problem was not there.
I've found this guy's post with details on our national samsung group
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Could this also be a YouTube thing also? Like how Netflix has to certify certain devices in order to use HDR content. Maybe these new 2.0 panels need to have apps updated to work with them.
Masterkill88 said:
Just got my phantom black, 12/256 exynos version delivered today, been using it since this morning and I noticed that on mobile data I have little to no connection even though the 5g icon is stable in the Taskbar, as soon as I connect to wifi everything runs normally. I also had the purple glitch when touching the fingerprint sensor but solved it by disabling the dinamic animated lock screen wallpaper and putting in a normal, static one.
Another issue is that the phone locks itself (goes to lock screen) while browsing the apps (just like double tapping on home screen) but not while using any app.
I hope this is just firmware issue since they are shipping all the phones with the same firmware region based but maybe they still need feedback from some carriers (hence the mobile data issue) and also the display glitches I believe are nothing that a firmware update wouldn't fix.
P. S. : in these first few hours I didn't get at 1 hz refresh rate
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About the refresh rate, did you see this article?
Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra refresh rate explained
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the Galaxy S22 series and the refresh rates of their displays. There is a lot of confusion surrounding the Galaxy...
www.gsmarena.com
BigDisplay said:
About the refresh rate, did you see this article?
Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra refresh rate explained
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the Galaxy S22 series and the refresh rates of their displays. There is a lot of confusion surrounding the Galaxy...
www.gsmarena.com
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They forgot to mention one thing. The adaptive refresh rate only works, if your brightness is above 8% or ambient light sensor reads more than 40 lux.
So if you are some like me, with low brightness and low ambient light, get ready for your battery to dissappear as it will be stuck at 120Hz...
on some forums it is mentioned that on Vivis setting for display, the problem does not occur anymore; can you confirm?
anyway, the fact that these artefacts are not displayed when in FHD setting, shows that it is not a display problem, but a software or GPU
I've posted this in a separate thread. I don't think my issue is linked to the screen issues described here. I have a flashing green pixel. Seems like hardware. See the pics.
I have a mountain of problems too, with S22 Ultra black 12/256.
I've got:
Overheating and rebooting in my pocket when doing nothing
Random hanging whilst scrolling down a long list
Intermittent flashing green dots (I think four) across the screen
Horrendous battery life (had it for only 48 hours, but still)
S-Pen sometimes doesn't fire the Air Actions menu when removed (or basically just doesn't notice it's been removed?)
And not really a problem, but after 4 generations it still can't record HDR and 60 frames per second, when in 4k.
This is a huge disappointment, and the fastest tech return ever from me.
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I've posted this in a separate thread. I don't think my issue is linked to the screen issues described here. I have a flashing green pixel. Seems like hardware. See the pics.
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Mine gets delivered today. and if I have a green pixel like that on mine it is going back so fast.