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Galaxy S7
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The S6 had the exact same issue with over exposing scenes especially in lower light by either cranking up the ISO or exposure. I have already got into the habit of shooting all lowlight scenes in pro mode on the S6 and adjusting the exposure slider if needed.
With the S7 you could do the same or even shoot in raw mode regardless of that, it's something that is easily fixable through a software update.
I must seriously be missing something. Whenever I drag anything, it just shifts the other icons. This is in app edge settings.
Edit: got it now.
Folders in edge panel... Nice potential for even more convenience and usability.
Once again, customization will make this device more catered to my personal needs and usage.
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When is that coming to chrome? Is there any official word? Rumor? Would love finger print authentication for chrome!
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Go to Edge Panel settings. Click the pencil icon on apps edge. Then you have to drag an app from the left side of the screen onto an app on the right side, the folder will be created.
Folders in the edge panel is a little nuts. You could put practically everything you really need there. I'm finding, though, folders adds just one too many steps.
For me, the edge panel is about simplicity and quick access to certain things. Like quick contacts is super helpful. And a few quick methods to launching apps. Great too for that. Once you start adding folders though, or even too many panels to swipe trough, it's just adding more steps to something I rather access quickly.
Great feature still. Someone could really go nuts with the folders!
For me, the edge panel is about simplicity and quick access to certain things. Like quick contacts is super helpful. And a few quick methods to launching apps. Great too for that. Once you start adding folders though, or even too many panels to swipe trough, it's just adding more steps to something I rather access quickly.
Great feature still. Someone could really go nuts with the folders!
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Yup, it's now my default unless chrome gets ad block support.
How did you get it to hide the notifications bar? Mine still shows, the last time I saw that feature was on the note 4.
Edit: Nevermind, just found it! Thanks.
Yup, speaking of the Note 4, it just got an update to the new browser. I'm actually surprised at this. Very nice.
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Any reason you don't ad block? I gotta say, so much better with ad block. No more of those ridiculous pop ups from various sites.
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No idea. I check GitHub occasionally, looking for Chrome commits regarding fingerprint authentication, but only ever see Google discuss updates for apps. Nothing for Chrome. So who knows? Maybe when Chromebooks get fingerprint readers?
I disagree with him. I took 300 pictures while vacation a couple weeks ago. They didn't come that way.
Sure all phones have negative attributes. Where you headed with this? There is a ton of great first hand user feedback in this thread if you want that.
Is there anyway I can sync iCloud/Safari Bookmark to Samsung browser/Chrome?
My S7 arrived to, I'm planning to use it as my main device.
Sure. No phone is perfect. For starters, T-Mobile is the only one with advanced messaging, which is similar to iMessage. Samsung could've made an effort to go make their own iMessage with great functionality. No IR Blaster. Although it's not commonly used, it is still a feature people notice. Limited Always on Display, it's not the same as an ambient display (Nexus esque) or Moto Active Display. Weak speakers. I think the LG G3 is an example of how a mono speaker can still be decent despite being... mono. Not keeping Exynos standard across all the Galaxy S7/S7Es. Using Google Play Music as the default player isn't the same as using the Samsung app. Not using the screen real estate properly. It's just bigger icons rather than proper adjustments to cover content like the Note 5. Not too many good themes out on the market.
I complied a nice list, but that's a nitpick list. Realistically speaking, the phone is a solid device. With my setting changes, I have noticed better service w/ calls and texts so far. I will tweak my device to compensate for Wi-Fi use if need be, but the battery is good so far. My battery life is solid. Matches my iPhone and so far so good. Hopefully it stays this way. Only issue I have right now is that the "SD Slot" message keeps appearing.
All phones can have a negative if you look for them. And depending on your stance, it could be found very easy or found to be not even worth mentioning. Right now, in my opinion, the S7/S7 Edge are as perfect as a phone can be. And considering the deals you can get through carriers, it makes it a no brainer.
I want your opinion on the negative attributes of the S7e. That is why I asked. You have been using one for a while now, so what are the negatives?
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Thank you for the reply and I appreciate it, but I was hoping that Jameszr would give me an answer.
Sorry bud, only solution I got for ya. Transfer bookmarks over, sync with your Samsung account going forward. Sounds reasonable and simple to me, especially when moving to a different OS and different manufacturer. Gotta cut the cord sooner or later. Wanna try a different OS and a different manufacturer? Then go all in, or stay in the walled garden for the rest of your life. Harsh advice? Nope, just the straight up cold truth.
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I also replied, any other questions while I'm dishing out full servings of the cold hard truth?
Just a few questions for the owners of the S7/S7E.
1) How's the microphone quality? Does the speakerphone work well? Is there any issues with callers hearing you when the phone is slightly further away? Any issues with Skype?
2) How's the speaker quality and loudness? Compared to the S6?
3) Reception and battery drain under poor signal? The S6 could drain 60% in a short period of time if it struggled with reception.
4) While recording in 1080p 30fps and you press the shutter button. What's the output resolution of the shot? 9.6mp?
5) Does the phone find Data APN's on its own?
6) What's the consensus regarding camera quality compared to the S6? I've seen conflicting reports stating either better or worse depending on who you ask.
7) Is the screen as easy to scratch as the rumours say?
I thinks that's all I have for now, thanks in advance.
1) How's the microphone quality? Does the speakerphone work well? Is there any issues with callers hearing you when the phone is slightly further away? Any issues with Skype?
2) How's the speaker quality and loudness? Compared to the S6?
3) Reception and battery drain under poor signal? The S6 could drain 60% in a short period of time if it struggled with reception.
4) While recording in 1080p 30fps and you press the shutter button. What's the output resolution of the shot? 9.6mp?
5) Does the phone find Data APN's on its own?
6) What's the consensus regarding camera quality compared to the S6? I've seen conflicting reports stating either better or worse depending on who you ask.
7) Is the screen as easy to scratch as the rumours say?
I thinks that's all I have for now, thanks in advance.
1. Haven't had any complaints, though I don't use the speaker phone that much.
2. Its fine, my iphone sounds a little better but not by much. I haven't used an S6 in almost a year so I can really tell any difference.
3. The battery drain in low signal is about where other handsets are, I could lose 10-20% in an hour, even when not in use if it's a low signal area.
4. 4032x3024 is the resolution, not sure what megapixel that translates to.
5. Never tried, not sure.
There are others who are having the same experience to what was shown on the video.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge/660544-s7e-camera-low-light.html
From what I can see there are two types of camera sensor on the S7. A Sony version which is good and a Samsung version which is duff. Perhaps that explains why some are getting poor low light pictures and others are happy? Looks like supply issues during manufacturing have lead this way, a bit like the processors in the last iPhone.
The guy in the link says his 6P takes better night shots than his S7.
Everyone else in the thread says otherwise..........
He didn't post a photo....others do that look great for low light.
Is it user error? Bad sensor? Outright lies?
Who knows, what it isn't is normal S7 behaviour.
Everyone else in the thread says otherwise..........
He didn't post a photo....others do that look great for low light.
Is it user error? Bad sensor? Outright lies?
Who knows, what it isn't is normal S7 behaviour.
They don't care for your answer, they desperately want Jamezr to say something negative about his S7E. Lol, ridiculous I know, but that is what this website has come to, sadly.