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Samsung Galaxy S21 / S21+ / S21 Ultra

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Mellofello808

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I m really wish samsung would dial back the HDR on the photos a bit.

All my stuff looks like it is edited with maximum HDR, by a hack realtor for zillow.

I have ended up having to come in to light room and punch the vibrance down on a lot of photos before I post them.
 
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1.15GB software update currently downloading on my Exynos S21 Ultra.. it is meant to be the April security patch with major camera improvements!
 
Tulani

Tulani

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kkh786 said:
1.15GB software update currently downloading on my Exynos S21 Ultra.. it is meant to be the April security patch with major camera improvements!
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If you can let the forum know how stable and safe it will be
 
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Tulani said:
If you can let the forum know how stable and safe it will be
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Update seems good so far.. very stable.

It has definitely fixed the Bluetooth range issue with the Galaxy Watch3!

Note, I rarely have an issue with Samsung updates (touch wood). I always wipe system cache and reset the network settings after each monthly update or any major software updates. Seems to work for me that way.
 
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Just wanted to ask owners of other Samsung devices if they have experienced any kind of problems/bugs with notifications?

I've got a A72 and sometimes, every two days, a message from WhatsApp won't sound when it arrives but the phone does vibrate. Other times is the other way around.

It should sound and vibrate always every time.

I remember reading about others having issues with notifications in Samsung devices previously.

Anyone here has had this kind of issues?
 
Triband

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Didn't get the new update yet here in Brazil. Wonder if it will fix the camera overheating issue. Just returned from Samsung customer service. They told me there quite a lot of people coming in with overheating issues. All from S21 lineup. They wanted to keep my phone and open it up to search fro problem. Didn't like the idea. Got an offer here from a different place to trade it in for new z Fold 2 or an iPhone 12 Pro max. But heard from a friend that 12 pro Max overheats during the camera usage as well. And z fold 2 screen protector needs to be replaced after 4-6 months of usage. So many doubts now.
 
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Triband said:
Didn't get the new update yet here in Brazil. Wonder if it will fix the camera overheating issue. Just returned from Samsung customer service. They told me there quite a lot of people coming in with overheating issues. All from S21 lineup. They wanted to keep my phone and open it up to search fro problem. Didn't like the idea. Got an offer here from a different place to trade it in for new z Fold 2 or an iPhone 12 Pro max. But heard from a friend that 12 pro Max overheats during the camera usage as well. And z fold 2 screen protector needs to be replaced after 4-6 months of usage. So many doubts now.
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I think overheating may be more of a frequent issue on the S21U than the 12 Pro Max. I have no issues with overheating on my iPhone and is pretty much cool all the time. My S21U gets a little warmer than 12PM, but it doesn’t over heat however, I have the snapdragon variant. Honestly I’d go with the 12PM if you like iOS with a great camera. No overheating issues on during camera usage for me.
 
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keti2377 said:
Honestly I’d go with the 12PM if you like iOS with a great camera.
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Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate that. Decided to go with Z Fold 2. Still have an iPhone 11 as well. My Ultra is Exynos version. Recording for 13 min in 4K 60fps raises the temperature of the device to 50 degrees Celsius and shuts down the camera app. Lots of complaints regarding this issue. And that's directly from Samsung representative in Brazil. Never tried Snapdragon version of Samsung device. Fold 2 will be the first. Hope I like it.
 
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Ludatyk

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Triband said:
Fold 2 will be the first. Hope I like it.
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It's a phone with one of the largest screen real estate on the market... I'm sure you'll like it.

But then again I'm not sure what you value most on a phone, for me... I value a large screen and I like the fact Samsung has done well to incorporate features for the Fold 2.
 
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Triband said:
Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate that. Decided to go with Z Fold 2. Still have an iPhone 11 as well. My Ultra is Exynos version. Recording for 13 min in 4K 60fps raises the temperature of the device to 50 degrees Celsius and shuts down the camera app. Lots of complaints regarding this issue. And that's directly from Samsung representative in Brazil. Never tried Snapdragon version of Samsung device. Fold 2 will be the first. Hope I like it.
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The Fold 2 is one of the most amazing devices on the market. Suggest you get the case with the kick stand for usability. You won’t go wrong with it.
 
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Ludatyk said:
That's a pretty good list. But all someone pretty much need is KWGT and there's so many 3rd party widgets from that. I never really heard of Musicolet, I use Audio Widget Pack by Stellio.
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I am just discovering so much possibilities with my first experience with Android.

It is really going to be challenging to go back to iPhone at this rate.
 
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Tulani said:
I am just discovering so much possibilities with my first experience with Android.

It is really going to be challenging to go back to iPhone at this rate.
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I’ve been an iPhone user for years and this is pretty much the first time I haven’t thought about going back. And I really don’t see a reason to do so.

I’m excited for WWDC and what Apple has in store for the iPad, but I‘m indifferent when it comes to the iPhone.
 
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Ludatyk said:
I’ve been an iPhone user for years and this is pretty much the first time I haven’t thought about going back. And I really don’t see a reason to do so.

I’m excited for WWDC and what Apple has in store for the iPad, but I‘m indifferent when it comes to the iPhone.
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If I had a dollar for every time I said that, haha!
 
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Ludatyk said:
I’ve been using Android for over a year. This is the longest time I’ve been without an iPhone. That’s a feat in itself. It would be 2 years in December.
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That’s pretty impressive. I’m in the boat where I wish the S21 Ultra ran iOS and had the shutter speed of the iPhone.

That would be the ultimate phone right there.
 
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