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Samsung Galaxy S9
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Just curious you bought the S9 from ATT or Samsung? You mention 2 days in, what are you coming from? What are you thinking so far keeping android or going back to iOS?
It's not just you , seems many In here have that problem....or they just own one of each lol. It's pretty easy for me, I don't care for pure Android so that eliminates the Pixel. I didnt really like the LG that was my Nexus 5 ....but I would give them ago again, and that makes it easy to stick with the Galaxy's. I'd give Motorola a shot too but I think those are pure Android as well.
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Yeah, I have similar issue where I'll be watching a YouTube video and then suddenly it'll start playing something else and it's because I inadvertently touched one the recommended videos because of the curved edges. It has gotten better over the years with each iteration, but it still happens.
This is the at&t model I got from Best Buy, they were running a sale where it was 50% the monthly payments plus an additional $150 off. That brought the price down to $9 a month for 30 months ($270 total).
I use both android and iOS, I carry two phones. My personal line is an iPhone X, which I love. My work phone was an Essential Phone/S8 Active, but that was the line I just upgraded to the S9.
Yea I played with an S9 and Samsung made the curve less or increased the bezel a bit. Feels better overall.
I was able to flash the official Unlocked Galaxy S9+ firmware on my T-Mobile S9+ and within 3 minutes got the April security patches and updates. Since this is official Samsung firmware it does not trip Knox.
All the file and you need are here....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/how-to/g965u-g965u1-firmware-links-t3763487
All the file and you need are here....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/how-to/g965u-g965u1-firmware-links-t3763487
Loving my s9 plus as my work phone. Wonderful device. I actually like it more than my Note 8 due to it's perfect size and it's smoother response. A few pics with my new iPulse Wallet case I was trying.
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I won't use both. I could technically afford it. But my wife would kill me and I don't want to deal with swapping all the time. I'd like to stick to something, and as much as I like Apple, I get claustrophobic thinking about only using Apple devices. I like some freedom. I really want to go with an Android phone but I just can't quite pull the trigger. I think I need to, though, to see if I can for a little while at least. Not sure on the phone, if I do, however.
I hear what you're saying.
I think for you, (as it was for me) it will be tricky to get something that matches the iPhone in both fluidity of OS and amazing build quality. The X is to me, the best crafted phone on the market period.
However, I do think the S9 isn't far behind.
Pixel isn't premium feeling enough but it is more than capable of competing if not besting iOS for speed etc.
I'm still waiting for an Android phone that combines both. If the Pixel 3 is a bit more premium then it'll be a winner.
I think your right to feel some what claustrophobic as the Apple Eco can slowly creep up on you
There nothing wrong with brand loyalty but when it becomes a restrictive practice on options I feel somehow you loose more than any perceived gain on simplicity of cross compatibility
Of course in the US with higher market share its easier to be seduced
by popularity with friends/family and shops nearby, elsewhere the cold light of day is more obviousBoth S9 and IPX are premium products enjoy what suits you best IMO
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Yeah. I think any of the newest iPhones are beautiful devices. I think the S9 or something like the Mate 10 Pro are on the same level as the iPhones. The Pixel just doesn't feel as nice, but the software is just as fluid if not more so.
The other issue I have with anything not Apple, at least in the States, is that warranties are suspect. It's so much more difficult to deal with Samsung, or LG, or Huawei. The only one even close to Apple is Google.
I also really enjoy iMessage. But there are ways around it, so I don't want to use that as a crutch as I think I could live without it.
I don't really have anything else in the ecosystem right now, so that isn't holding me back, but I'm looking at either going all in with the Apple ecosystem or a combo of Android, Amazon, Apple or Windows.
I think a combo is a winning formula, personally. I have my X, and will be getting an Apple Watch next month for my birthday. But I use a PixelBook for my laptop which I absolutely love and now have this P20 Pro too. I like the mix as it keeps my hand in both ha. More fun that way!
I think a combo is a winning formula, personally. I have my X, and will be getting an Apple Watch next month for my birthday. But I use a PixelBook for my laptop which I absolutely love and now have this P20 Pro too. I like the mix as it keeps my hand in both ha. More fun that way!
Yeah - I don't have the funds to be in both ecosystems with phones, at least. I gotta go with one phone, one laptop/tablet, one watch. A good option for me is to have an Android phone and iPad. So I can still dabble in both.
Yeah that sounds like a plan. I don't have an iPad but man even I was tempted with the recent release of the new iPad that supports the pencil. We already have apencil in our house as my partner has an iPad Pro with one so be ideal!
I think your right to feel some what claustrophobic as the Apple Eco can slowly creep up on you
There nothing wrong with brand loyalty but when it becomes a restrictive practice on options I feel somehow you loose more than any perceived gain on simplicity of cross compatibility
Of course in the US with higher market share its easier to be seduced
Both S9 and IPX are premium products enjoy what suits you best IMO
And to be honest, I don't like Apple much as a company. So that doesn't help either. And their services really don't work on anything but Apple, which locks you in even when better products are out there.
I also do not find it a compelling point on ease of access to services/support. The whole point of buying a premium product is it quality, although crap happens, one should hope that its less likely.
Sure its a nice thought to pop down to your local Apple store with a defective device and swap it out, but the reality is far from that most of the time re appointments/repair time etc etc let alone commuting to store often several times
I'm not knocking Apple service that is second to none but its better to not have to use it in the 1st instance and purchasing choice made on this as a high priority seems somehow pessimistic
I never had any devices go wrong when I lived in the US but if my phone etc were to go wrong my 1st point of call would be from where I bought it eg BestBuy or AT&T store and not the OEM
Is seems odd to me that some seem it's great they have used AC/AC+ or the store several times with issues, I see that as a failure in reliability
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Personally I think I would rather a Samsung Book 10" or 12" or Lenovo than an Ipad
Yesterday I got some dreaded lag popping up when I went to use the camera and switching between settings and going from video to still and back. My husband said he caught an instance here and there a couple of days ago but wasn’t completely sure. He said his was running super snappy yesterday. I’ve rebooted and did the optimizing app and will keep an eye on things.
I’m hoping it is all some momentary “thing” I won’t run into regularly.
Otherwise, I have been having a great time with my S9+ over the break. And Snowball the Pixel 2, too. I’ve been playing Animal Crossing on my iPhone 8 Plus so that’s not getting completely ignored, either. I have a nice team of smartphones to learn about and learn on and just use.
I’ve enjoyed getting sleep data and step count and nonstop scolding from my Gear Fit Pro 2. But ack, since I got it, it’s gone down in price by $50. I could return it to Amazon, but I feel that would be an abuse of the return policy, since I have no complaints about it so far other than my wrist does get itchy and needs a break from it on occasion. But it’s not an allergy so far as I can tell. Skin just needs fresh air to be healthy. I’ll see if they can give me the price match.
It can continues to be the most patronizing health coach ever. One tennis shoe icon can convey such a world of condescension. Who knew?
I’m hoping it is all some momentary “thing” I won’t run into regularly.
Otherwise, I have been having a great time with my S9+ over the break. And Snowball the Pixel 2, too. I’ve been playing Animal Crossing on my iPhone 8 Plus so that’s not getting completely ignored, either. I have a nice team of smartphones to learn about and learn on and just use.
I’ve enjoyed getting sleep data and step count and nonstop scolding from my Gear Fit Pro 2. But ack, since I got it, it’s gone down in price by $50. I could return it to Amazon, but I feel that would be an abuse of the return policy, since I have no complaints about it so far other than my wrist does get itchy and needs a break from it on occasion. But it’s not an allergy so far as I can tell. Skin just needs fresh air to be healthy. I’ll see if they can give me the price match.
It can continues to be the most patronizing health coach ever. One tennis shoe icon can convey such a world of condescension. Who knew?
Well, for what it’s worth one of the more minor reasons I went back to the Apple Watch after a month on the Gear S3 Frontier was that it was breaking the skin on my wrist from non-stop wearing. Even though I wear also my Apple Watch almost non-stop apart from the occasional charging breaks, I get maybe 10% of the skin issues I got with the Gear S3. Maybe it’s the band material, the weight of the watch itself or some combination of them, but a Samsung wearable wasn’t kind to my wrist at least when compared to an Apple Watch.
Oh I can’t wear an Apple Watch for a whole day, either. I get aches and pains up and down my arm, kind of like carpal tunnel pain. That’s not a skin reaction but I haven’t quite figured out what it is, either.
But I’ll be vigilant about the possibility of an allergic reaction to these wearables. As I’ve said to this community ad nauseam, I have autoimmune problems and those easily ignite skin problems like eczema or psoriasis or Rosacea, (and digestive and joint problems), if I inadvertently get exposed to a trigger.
I guess technically it’s not an allergic reaction if these materials don’t consistently provoke a reaction. Much depends on whether or not something else already triggered my immune system to attack itself. I’m under the care of several doctors and nobody’s put together a cohesive picture of the situation, yet.
Lol I had to keep editing to add to the list of things that get messed up when my immune system goes nuts.
How many of you have switched from the iPhone X to the Galaxy S9+? I went to Best Buy today to look at them. Wow! The display on the S9 blows away the X IMO. I’m getting bored with iOS and I’m thinking about making the move. The only thing holding me back is iMessage, my whole family uses iPhones and I know that iMessage group messages do not play nice with Android messages.
I’m looking for some input from those who have made this move.
Thanks!
I’m looking for some input from those who have made this move.
Thanks!
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That's the tough part. Additionally you lose the integration with your Mac if you have one. It's really nice not having to check your phone when the messages from both iMessage and SMS come in to the app.
Funny it seems a more of a US unique case where all your contacts are using IMessage, given that its only ranked about 3rd place for popularity in US and much lower elsewhere, otherwise it becomes more of a pain as often the recipient charged for downloading MMS content and probably why carriers like Iphones
Messages synch to laptops etc is not an Apple exclusive as it once was
All messages are relayed from my S9+ to my laptops, only replying from your Mac is easier and of course making a native call, but otherwise WhatsApp or Line calls can be made or answered on your laptop.
If you use SideSync app then you have even more options available including calls than the simple IOS/MacOS synch as your Phone screen is mimicked etc on your laptop etc, but initiating the link is not as seamless, but you gain much more.
(PS SideSync is pending an update on S9 but side loading the apk is believed to work as a current workaround)
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I had the X, went back to my Note 8, and got a S9+ for my work phone. No regrets. The X with it's tiny screen and smaller font was harder to read. And FaceID not working half the time especially in the dark.
After I got rid of my X, I actually sold my MBP 2017 15", and built a gaming system, and use my Lenovo T460s for my laptop. Life is much nicer now that I am no longer "limited".