Samsung galaxy S23 and S23 ultra

[majkom]

I wish I could be a two phones type of guy, but I've tried and it just doesn't fit in with my busy lifestyle.

I've been contemplating cancelling my preorder, which sucks because a big part of me does want to break away from Apple. I feel like their software is going down the tubes and I can't believe how buggy it's become. The reason why I'm thinking about cancelling is because I just don't want to deal with the selling of the phone, watch, even maybe my Macbook that collects dust. And then moving everything to Android, trying to remember all of my passwords.

Just kind of at the point that what I want to do compared to the effort that will go into making it happen is weighing on me.

You have no idea how much you are in my boots😂

 

[Sensamic]

Does anyone feel like this years lineup is really cheap?

I tried the phones at the store and they don’t feel worth the premium price at all for me.

 

[mjschabow]

You have no idea how much you are in my boots😂

Haha it sucks. I've always really liked Samsung. One of the reasons it makes more sense too is that less and less people in my life are on iPhones than they used to be, so the whole iMessage thing isn't as big of a deal. Probably fear of change is playing the biggest role.

 

[aldo82]

I wish I could be a two phones type of guy, but I've tried and it just doesn't fit in with my busy lifestyle.

I've been contemplating cancelling my preorder, which sucks because a big part of me does want to break away from Apple. I feel like their software is going down the tubes and I can't believe how buggy it's become. The reason why I'm thinking about cancelling is because I just don't want to deal with the selling of the phone, watch, even maybe my Macbook that collects dust. And then moving everything to Android, trying to remember all of my passwords.

Just kind of at the point that what I want to do compared to the effort that will go into making it happen is weighing on me.

I am doing the switch so I understand your hesitation as I’ve also had the same concerns.

I’m getting a watch 5 pro too and the plan is to replace both my iPhone and Apple Watch with Samsung. I don’t need 2 phones and so will sell my 14PM and AW7.

Samsung return policy is pretty good so I plan to use the Samsung setup for a week before I make any decisions. If it goes well the iPhone will go, if not the Samsung will get returned.

The only thing I really need to move over is my WhatsApp chat backup which I believe I can do with smart switch. All my contacts and calendar plus photos are already with google and for app data I am happy to start again. For passwords I plan to get one of the universal password managers this weekend and put everything in there

 

[Ludatyk]

Oh for sure. I've tried several times throughout the last 6 years and it never goes well, so I think some of it is just knowing the eventual result, but this is the first time in 2 years that I'm giving it a shot.

As @Supersonicc mentioned, Android/Samsung now is well on-par with Apple... it just comes down to what ecosystem you rather be in. Because I can switch to the Apple ecosystem fully (iPhone & AW) now and be perfectly okay, but I prefer the features Android/Samsung offers.

 

[majkom]

Well i have more problems firstly i am iphone user since iphine 3g, never been on different platform, then not sure i would be happy without imessage, find my friend, facetime etc and lastly, have no idea how to migrate everything (eg photos, notes) and how to stay somehow abke to share photos, calendar with wife that is 100% staying on iphone (avid awatch user). Having macbook have no need to sell it event if I leave iphone, mac os is good as standalone product too

 

[mjschabow]

I am doing the switch so I understand your hesitation as I’ve also had the same concerns.

I’m getting a watch 5 pro too and the plan is to replace both my iPhone and Apple Watch with Samsung. I don’t need 2 phones and so will sell my 14PM and AW7.

Samsung return policy is pretty good so I plan to use the Samsung setup for a week before I make any decisions. If it goes well the iPhone will go, if not the Samsung will get returned.

The only thing I really need to move over is my WhatsApp chat backup which I believe I can do with smart switch. All my contacts and calendar plus photos are already with google and for app data I am happy to start again. For passwords I plan to get one of the universal password managers this weekend and put everything in there

Speaking of that, do you or anyone know if I can tranfer my entire text/iMessage history when setting up the S23 Ultra? I really do need to have some old texts.

 

[Technerd108]

Speaking of that, do you or anyone know if I can tranfer my entire text/iMessage history when setting up the S23 Ultra? I really do need to have some old texts.

Yes you will use a Samsung app called smart switch and connect your two via a USB cable. Some images will not transfer just the text of the text messages. The problem is the other way around. If you try to migrate information from your Android to iphone it is not as easy as you can only choose to back up from Android or icloud. You can't do two backups like restore your icloud or old iPhone and then your Android phone.

I had the same fear when I switched from my iPhone to Pixel 7 Pro.

It is not a totally smooth transition but that is more on Apple trying to lock you in then incompatibility on Android side.

Neither side is perfect but you certainly get more features on Android side of things and Samsung offers a ton of customization.

 

[aldo82]

Speaking of that, do you or anyone know if I can tranfer my entire text/iMessage history when setting up the S23 Ultra? I really do need to have some old texts.

I believe it can be done with smart switch when setting up the phone although I’ve never used it so someone more knowledge can confirm. When I use it to transfer my what’s app chats then I will also do messages if it’s an option

 

[Triband]

Hello everyone. Congrats to new owners of S23 series. I currently own s22 ultra Snapdragon version. Was thinking to switch to s23 Ultra. Is there anyone here who made such a switch? Is it worth it? Primarily for battery life.

 

[keithop]

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This worked really well! Very easy with the frame for installation and looks great, touch seems great etc.

 

[5105973]

I wish I could be a two phones type of guy, but I've tried and it just doesn't fit in with my busy lifestyle.

I've been contemplating cancelling my preorder, which sucks because a big part of me does want to break away from Apple. I feel like their software is going down the tubes and I can't believe how buggy it's become. The reason why I'm thinking about cancelling is because I just don't want to deal with the selling of the phone, watch, even maybe my Macbook that collects dust. And then moving everything to Android, trying to remember all of my passwords.

Just kind of at the point that what I want to do compared to the effort that will go into making it happen is weighing on me.

You don’t use 1Password or some other password minder? I don’t know if your MacBook will need to collect dust. If you put your photo library and other files up on a cross platform drive you can work on them on your Mac.

It’s not something I do, but my husband switches between Android, Mac, Windows, iOS. It’s a shame he doesn’t post here because he could explain how he makes it all work. I just told him about your post and he says you don’t need to give up your Mac.

Sometimes I’m kicking myself for not making the switch to Android because many of Apple’s major investment decisions have made me feel complicit in “certain hypocrisies”. It’s a delicate subject I can’t elaborate on here.

But it’s hard to break out of an ecosystem. As individuals, we have finite resources and are forced by circumstances to invest them in what best serves our needs efficiently and effectively. For many years, for many people in certain regions, resources have best been invested in Apple products. They did “just work” and worked well and provided cohesiveness and made connecting to other people feel almost seamless. Apple was and still is often the best allocation of resources a consumer could make.

It’s hard to give that up and go to a far more fragmented system in which you do have more freedom, but also more of a learning curve to master. And then you find yourself needing to try to pull other people on board with you or face incompatibilities or barriers to collaboration. And the quality of apps and services can’t always match what an Apple user is used to.

I certainly could not make such a leap overnight. It’s why I straddle a fence between both sides. I keep learning how to move critical apps and services towards platform independent choices. Sometimes I do risk giving up perceived privacy and even security.

I suspect I won’t ever go over fully to one side or the other.

 

[yui4]

Anybody in uk who has received there’s early, are they all 1TB models or some 512GB

(Can you tell I’m itching to get my mitts on it?)lol

 

[keithop]

Anybody in uk who has received there’s early, are they all 1TB models or some 512GB

(Can you tell I’m itching to get my mitts on it?)lol

1TB here and loving it so far

 

[aldo82]

Anybody in uk who has received there’s early, are they all 1TB models or some 512GB

(Can you tell I’m itching to get my mitts on it?)lol

I ordered a 512 GB black and it’s still saying will be delivered from 13th. No movement yet. I keep checking in the hope they might speed it up. Would be great to have it for the weekend!

 

[keithop]

I ordered a 512 GB black and it’s still saying will be delivered from 13th. No movement yet. I keep checking in the hope they might speed it up. Would be great to have it for the weekend!

the truly weird thing about the order process was that I ordered the minute the keynote started and the earliest date was 13th feb.

I then cancelled a few days later and they were showing as being available from the 7th and indeed arrived today!

not at all sure how that worked? I guess as they worked through the logistics, they made earlier dates available but you'd have thought they'd bump up the already placed orders really wouldn't you?

 

[yui4]

I ordered a 512 GB black and it’s still saying will be delivered from 13th. No movement yet. I keep checking in the hope they might speed it up. Would be great to have it for the weekend!

This is me

 

[Supersonicc]

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Anybody in uk who has received there’s early, are they all 1TB models or some 512GB

(Can you tell I’m itching to get my mitts on it?)lol

I am in the 1TB club, mine is scheduled to arrive this afternoon by DPD.

Samsung UK seem to have deployed a rapid response unit for dispatching pre-orders earlier than previous years!

 

[aldo82]

the truly weird thing about the order process was that I ordered the minute the keynote started and the earliest date was 13th feb.

I then cancelled a few days later and they were showing as being available from the 7th and indeed arrived today!

not at all sure how that worked? I guess as they worked through the logistics, they made earlier dates available but you'd have thought they'd bump up the already placed orders really wouldn't you?

If I wasn’t using Samsung finance I might’ve tried the cancel and re-order trick but not worth it with the finance application already done. I can be patent!

 

[Supersonicc]

For anyone sitting on the fence, a certain social media site with a blue bird has people offering their referral links for 10% off codes to redeem on checkout. Just search for: Get 10% off at Samsung.com
This gives an extra 10% off the total price. The codes do get used up fast so you have to be quick.

 

[Technerd108]

Just for the ultra users the Ultra is back on Google Fi for $599 for new subscribers. That is for the 512gb version all standard colors but black is in stock.

 

[The Game 161]

I wish I could be a two phones type of guy, but I've tried and it just doesn't fit in with my busy lifestyle.

I've been contemplating cancelling my preorder, which sucks because a big part of me does want to break away from Apple. I feel like their software is going down the tubes and I can't believe how buggy it's become. The reason why I'm thinking about cancelling is because I just don't want to deal with the selling of the phone, watch, even maybe my Macbook that collects dust. And then moving everything to Android, trying to remember all of my passwords.

Just kind of at the point that what I want to do compared to the effort that will go into making it happen is weighing on me.

Your concerns are certainly fair and understandable. I wouldn’t be able to switch to android only and there are times when I question having more than one phone as much as I enjoy the pixel and fold. Samsung might well have a better camera but I know the phone I pick up the most will always be the iphone as the ecosystem is just unmatched and many days I feel should I get rid of these other devices. Not because they aren’t great but I prefer the one ecsosytem.

 

[mjschabow]

Your concerns are certainly fair and understandable. I wouldn’t be able to switch to android only and there are times when I question having more than one phone as much as I enjoy the pixel and fold. Samsung might well have a better camera but I know the phone I pick up the most will always be the iphone as the ecosystem is just unmatched and many days I feel should I get rid of these other devices. Not because they aren’t great but I prefer the one ecsosytem.

Yeah and the funny thing is, it’s not the ecosystem that really has me anymore. I’m kind of meh on even having a watch anymore. My MacBook just sits on the shelf collecting dust. So if there was a time to pull the trigger on switching, now is the time. I think it’s more of a fear of regret if anything.

My thought is I’ll let the order be delivered and play with it for 2 weeks before changing my sim to it.

 

[The Game 161]

Yeah and the funny thing is, it’s not the ecosystem that really has me anymore. I’m kind of meh on even having a watch anymore. My MacBook just sits on the shelf collecting dust. So if there was a time to pull the trigger on switching, now is the time. I think it’s more of a fear of regret if anything.

My thought is I’ll let the order be delivered and play with it for 2 weeks before changing my sim to it.

I think you should try it at least. Not trying I think you will regret

 

[mjschabow]

I think you should try it at least. Not trying I think you will regret

Yeah good call. And if 2 weeks in I’m just not all in, then at least I’ll know I tried.