Galaxy S7

[BlueGoldAce]

Question about using Samsung pay. With Apple pay, you can simply put your device to the terminal and it will bring up which card you want to use for the purchase and it scans your fingerprint without having to manually pull up the card. Does Samsung pay work the same way? Or do you have to manually pull up the card and then put it to the terminal?

Android pay works like Apple pay.

Samsung pay required you pull up the card. But it is literally a swipe away from the lock screen, home screen, etc. You can also just opt for Android pay. I found Android pay to work a slight bit better then Apple pay. Don't know why.

Samsung needs a trigger, due to the nature of the technology. I do believe it will automatically come up with an NFC terminal. But for magnetic card readers, you have to trigger it. Makes sense. NFC has the ability to trigger s device, magnetic doesn't. You don't want your phone broadcasting your magnetic card signature all the time. It works really well, though.

 

[nviz22]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en

Is this the package disabler everyone that uses Samsung raves about?

 

[JackieInCo]

Ok so after spending a couple of days with the s7 I'm sold. After installing apps and syncing everything battery life has been great. I haven't encountered any lag and the screen is simply mind blowing. I love the edge feature as it makes one handed use a breeze when I'm driving. I downloaded Material Design Black theme for $1.99 and now the UI looks great as well so no complaints there.

I'm on my first full charge since getting my phone yesterday. 9 hrs standby now at 71% and 1 hr 31 minutes screen time.

After unplugging from the charger, it only said I would get about 14 hrs standby but that is now at 17 hrs with the 9 hrs already on standby, It's been improving as I use the phone.

 

[BlueGoldAce]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en

Is this the package disabler everyone that uses Samsung raves about?

Yes

 

[MRU]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en

Is this the package disabler everyone that uses Samsung raves about?

Just be wary, it can actually cause more harm than good if you disable something you're not supposed to, including instability, increased battery drain and possible boot loop requiring factory restore.

Just be wary ... Fools rush in

 

[BlueGoldAce]

Just be wary, it can actually cause more harm than good if you disable something you're not supposed to, including instability, increased battery drain and possible boot loop requiring factory restore.

Just be wary ... Fools rush in

Yep. I primarily disable T-Mobile bloat, Facebook, Instagram, Samsung email app, etc.

 

[nviz22]

Yep. I primarily disable T-Mobile bloat, Facebook, Instagram, Samsung email app, etc.

What would be a solid list of stuff to disable? I want to get rid of the T-Mobile primary app. The one that is "non-disabled."
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Just be wary, it can actually cause more harm than good if you disable something you're not supposed to, including instability, increased battery drain and possible boot loop requiring factory restore.

Just be wary ... Fools rush in

Hmm, should I post what I want to disable so that way I don't ruin my phone?

 

[jamezr]

Apparently the S7 shoots great slow motion video

 

[MRU]

What would be a solid list of stuff to disable? I want to get rid of the T-Mobile primary app. The one that is "non-disabled."
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Hmm, should I post what I want to disable so that way I don't ruin my phone?

If it's T-Mobile stuff you're likely OK. But I've seen people disable a whole manner of system files and services that they just assume they don't use, because primarily they don't know what they are, and then cause a rake of problems.

It's a case of use a little common sense and if you're really not sure about a file your disabling, then don't.

Stick to carrier apps, and don't touch anything that looks like a service or system files unless your confident you know what it is and that it's safe to disable. There are a lot of threads over on XDA, but again people over there seem to rush in heads first and worry about consequences later.

Its a powerful tool, and as all super hero stories tell us, with great power comes great responsibility

 

[nviz22]

If it's T-Mobile stuff you're likely OK. But I've seen people disable a whole manner of system files and services that they just assume they don't use, because primarily they don't know what they are, and then cause a rake of problems.

It's a case of use a little common sense and if you're really not sure about a file your disabling, then don't.

Stick to carrier apps, and don't touch anything that looks like a service or system files unless your confident you know what it is and that it's safe to disable. There are a lot of threads over on XDA, but again people over there seem to rush in heads first and worry about consequences later.

Its a powerful tool, and as all super hero stories tell us, with great power comes great responsibility

Well, is ANT+ one of those files? Ant shows up on the Samsung branded box, but it looks like trash to me.

 

[MRU]

Well, is ANT+ one of those files? Ant shows up on the Samsung branded box, but it looks like trash to me.

Both Sony & Samsung pre-install Ant services.

To my understanding these services are just the equivalent of the Bluetooth stack which allows apps to use Bluetooth on your phone, but for ANT+. Instead of being built deeper down at the system level (where you wouldn't find it in your apps list), it's been distributed on the Play Store to make bug fixes and new feature updates much faster than waiting for new firmware updates. Also it allows users to add ANT support to devices which already do not have it through USB.

Ant+ Bluetooth devices include a lot of fitness trackers, heart rate monitors ...


So disabling it could have unforseen consequences when using Bluetooth devices with your S7/Edge. It isn't there on the box to just to look pretty

Although if you never ever use a fitness product you may be OK, but if you do experience any Bluetooth issues going forward, re-enable it.

 

[HiDEF]

What would be a solid list of stuff to disable? I want to get rid of the T-Mobile primary app. The one that is "non-disabled."
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Hmm, should I post what I want to disable so that way I don't ruin my phone?

Follow this Note 5 thread. It'll give you an idea what you can and cannot disable.

https://tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=...share_tid=3184563&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
Guide: De-Bloating and De-Touchwizzing the Note 5

 

[nviz22]

Actually, this is what I used:

http://www.droidviews.com/list-of-galaxy-s6-and-s6-edge-bloat-apps-how-to-remove-them-without-root/

Check that one out too and tell me if I disabled anything incorrectly, please? I will check out the link you shared.

 

[Lloydbm41]

Question about using Samsung pay. With Apple pay, you can simply put your device to the terminal and it will bring up which card you want to use for the purchase and it scans your fingerprint without having to manually pull up the card. Does Samsung pay work the same way? Or do you have to manually pull up the card and then put it to the terminal?

Downside with Samsung Pay is there are just a limited amount of banks (but they are the major ones like Wells Fargo, BofA, Citibank), so you may not have a qualifying card. Up side is, Samsung Pay is just as fast as Apple Pay AND it works anywhere there is a swipe terminal. I use my phone damn near everywhere to pay.

 

[nviz22]

Here are few photos of my bloat disabling.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

Here are few photos of my bloat disabling.

I see your going to run into some issues disabling some of those.

 

[nviz22]

I see your going to run into some issues disabling some of those.

Which ones in particular?
[doublepost=1457227887][/doublepost]Here's the overall imgur: http://imgur.com/a/OqvDh

 

[Sevanw]

Real life battery use looks to be amazing. With LTE, NFC, Location Services, and auto brightness always on. Kudos to Samsung for not going for the "most thinnest" bragging rights. Absolutely made the right choice with a slightly thicker (but still more than thin enough) device for more battery life.

 

[nviz22]

Real life battery use looks to be amazing. With LTE, NFC, Location Services, and auto brightness always on.

Oh not this guy again. Ortega has zero credibly with me.

 

[Sevanw]

Oh not this guy again. Ortega has zero credibly with me.

Oops, no clue who he is. My bad.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

Which ones in particular?
[doublepost=1457227887][/doublepost]Here's the overall imgur: http://imgur.com/a/OqvDh

I wouldn't even know where to start. If I wasn't tired, I would go over each screenshot.

For now, I would HIGHLY suggest just disabling the labels colored in pink. Then you can go over the rest. If you tap each service, a popup will appear with a "Google it" button for more info.

You definitely want Backup and Restore manager enabled!!!!
You also might to keep Dictionary enabled, even though it's label in pink. Not sure, but it might affect auto correct.
Same goes with Badge Provider, Application installer, Mirror Link, beaming service, and etc.

 

[Lloydbm41]

Oh not this guy again. Ortega has zero credibly with me.

Well, I got 6 full hours of SOT today with no wifi (all LTE indoors) at a volleyball tourney, when the 15% battery warning popped. Shot about 100 photos and 10 minutes of 4k video, along with the usual web surfing, email, and such. Phone does get warm shooting lots of video and photos. Screen was set at around 65% brightness.

My Edge+ wouldn't have lasted near that long. Pretty happy with the battery.

 

[nviz22]

I wouldn't even know where to start. If I wasn't tired, I would go over each screenshot.

For now, I would HIGHLY suggest just disabling the labels colored in pink. Then you can go over the rest. If you tap each service, a popup will appear with a "Google it" button for more info.

You definitely want Backup and Restore manager enabled!!!!
You also might to keep Dictionary enabled, even though it's label in pink. Not sure, but it might affect auto correct.
Same goes with Badge Provider, Application installer, Mirror Link, beaming service, and etc.

Okay kept pink disabled.
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Oops, no clue who he is. My bad.

You're good. He is a guy who had some bad clock app and kept on running speed tests and it made the GS7 Edge look bad pretty much.

 

[epicrayban]

Tmo CS said March 3rd shipment for me too. Hope it's true. My body is ready.

 

[BlueGoldAce]

Tmo CS said March 3rd shipment for me too. Hope it's true. My body is ready.

"My body, my body is telling me yes!"

(I think that is the lyrics.)