Samsung S25/ S25 Ultra

[mjschabow]

So I'm not 100% sure if this was completely random or not. But I accidentally cleared the Brewers score from my notification panel. Hours later I tried out a theme from the theme store, and boom. The live score came back! First time I've ever gotten it back. I'm going to try to reproduce this fix tomorrow.

 

[DeepIn2U]

All in with the S25U now, got a matching GW7 LTE in preparation for the GW8 Classic (I hope).

AWU2 and iPhone 16 Pro are residing together in a drawer now.

Right on. I would suggest to sell those Apple tech while they still have some value, the sooner the better. or gift them to a close friend or family member for them to enjoy. It's not good for thr soul to horde things that others can use.

 

[mjschabow]

So I'm not 100% sure if this was completely random or not. But I accidentally cleared the Brewers score from my notification panel. Hours later I tried out a theme from the theme store, and boom. The live score came back! First time I've ever gotten it back. I'm going to try to reproduce this fix tomorrow.

Update. Total fluke, tried to reproduce it last night and it didn't work.

 

[MaskedCarrot]

I guess its time for a factory reset. I hate doing this, it takes so long to get everything re-downloaded and setup again.

In the upper right hand corner of my status bar, when you swipe down from the top right, there is this green location icon that never goes away. Plus my regular location icon keeps popping up on my regular status bar contantly.

So there is something that keeps looking for the location. I checked everything I could and didn't see any apps that I downloaded that is using it. When I touch the green icon, it says a system app is using it, but I can't figure out what is using it.

So I guess I will try a factory reset and see if that clears it up.

 

[mjschabow]

I guess its time for a factory reset. I hate doing this, it takes so long to get everything re-downloaded and setup again.

In the upper right hand corner of my status bar, when you swipe down from the top right, there is this green location icon that never goes away. Plus my regular location icon keeps popping up on my regular status bar contantly.

So there is something that keeps looking for the location. I checked everything I could and didn't see any apps that I downloaded that is using it. When I touch the green icon, it says a system app is using it, but I can't figure out what is using it.

So I guess I will try a factory reset and see if that clears it up.

I wouldn't waste your time. I think it is something that is new on the latest April update. A factory reset won't fix it.

 

[MaskedCarrot]

I wouldn't waste your time. I think it is something that is new on the latest April update. A factory reset won't fix it.

So do you also have that Green location icon on your status bar?

I think what was irking me was I see the regular location service icon keep popping up and going off constantly. I was thinking that could affect battery life.

 

[mjschabow]

So do you also have that Green location icon on your status bar?

I think what was irking me was I see the regular location service icon keep popping up and going off constantly. I was thinking that could affect battery life.

I do have it. I just ignore it because it's pretty much the same thing that happens on iPhones where every once in awhile that location icon will appear and then disappear.

 

[Ludatyk]

So do you also have that Green location icon on your status bar?

I think what was irking me was I see the regular location service icon keep popping up and going off constantly. I was thinking that could affect battery life.

Well, if you tap on the icon it will indicate which apps is accessing your location and disable them… if it’s annoying you that much.

 

[MaskedCarrot]

Well, if you tap on the icon it will indicate which apps is accessing your location and disable them… if it’s annoying you that much.

Well it is not a question of being annoyed, I was just trying to figure out what is causing the location to always being used. Also, besides that, the normal location icon would keep going on and off constantly, so something kept trying to use the location service. That has to be a minor drain on battery life.

So I just did a factory reset and reinstalled all my apps. The Green icon is gone and it is not checking location constantly now either. As fas as tapping the icon to see what was using it, it just said System Services, but I couldn't figure out what service was using it.

So now I will re-setup all my apps and see if any one of them set it off, but for now, factory reset got rid of it.

 

[Harthag]

Well it is not a question of being annoyed, I was just trying to figure out what is causing the location to always being used. Also, besides that, the normal location icon would keep going on and off constantly, so something kept trying to use the location service. That has to be a minor drain on battery life.

So I just did a factory reset and reinstalled all my apps. The Green icon is gone and it is not checking location constantly now either. As fas as tapping the icon to see what was using it, it just said System Services, but I couldn't figure out what service was using it.

So now I will re-setup all my apps and see if any one of them set it off, but for now, factory reset got rid of it.

I don't have any location icon popping on or off on mine. I also set mine up as new / factory reset when I got it. In the device care settings, I have "light" performance profile enabled 24/7 because I notice absolutely zero effect on performance and it helps battery life. That may be why my location indicator doesn't go on and off.

 

[Ludatyk]

So I just did a factory reset and reinstalled all my apps. The Green icon is gone and it is not checking location constantly now either. As fas as tapping the icon to see what was using it, it just said System Services, but I couldn't figure out what service was using it.

Well, I know for me... when I tap on System Services it takes me to Recent access.

And that will inform which apps have been accessing my location... even provides time stamps of how long ago the apps used it.

 

[MaskedCarrot]

Well, I know for me... when I tap on System Services it takes me to Recent access.

And that will inform which apps have been accessing my location... even provides time stamps of how long ago the apps used it.

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Ya I did that also, and still couldn't figure out what one it was.

Google Play Services seem to always be at the top of the list.

 

[edubfromktown]

I stumbled upon another (free) Mac <-> Android sharing solution on reddit:

If you want to transfer from Mac to android (including, presenting, sending clipboard, etc.) use:

Soduto on the Mac ...drag and drop (far left icon) works

Edit: it even works on my 12" MacBook m3 16/512 that is running Mojave (primarily used for accessing Lightroom 6 (aka Lightroom CC 2015)).

KDE connect on Android

 

[MaskedCarrot]

Well whatever was causing the location services always being on, the factory reset fixed it. I no longer have the Green location icon on the top right of the screen and I do not have the regular location icon constantly coming on and off. Now they only come on when I am using an app which uses the location, and they now go away when I am done with the app, as it should be.

My best guess is that something from either the April security update, or the April Google Play Services update did it. Something got stuck, and I couldn't find out what it was. Only a factory reset fixed it.

Something to consider if you do have that Green location icon always on:

1) Privacy concerns. Something on the phone is constantly checking your location.
2) It could have an adverse effect on your battery life. If it is constantly keeping tabs on your location, that could lower your daily battery life a bit.

 

[mjschabow]

Well whatever was causing the location services always being on, the factory reset fixed it. I no longer have the Green location icon on the top right of the screen and I do not have the regular location icon constantly coming on and off. Now they only come on when I am using an app which uses the location, and they now go away when I am done with the app, as it should be.

My best guess is that something from either the April security update, or the April Google Play Services update did it. Something got stuck, and I couldn't find out what it was. Only a factory reset fixed it.

Something to consider if you do have that Green location icon always on:

1) Privacy concerns. Something on the phone is constantly checking your location.
2) It could have an adverse effect on your battery life. If it is constantly keeping tabs on your location, that could lower your daily battery life a bit.

How bad was setting up all of your apps again?

 

[MaskedCarrot]

How bad was setting up all of your apps again?

It wasn't really bad, just a little time consuming is all. But I still have to setup my watch 7 again as well as connecting it to my car.

But I feel it was worth the effort, being as I didn't like having the location stuff running constantly.

 

[mjschabow]

It wasn't really bad, just a little time consuming is all. But I still have to setup my watch 7 again as well as connecting it to my car.

But I feel it was worth the effort, being as I didn't like having the location stuff running constantly.

The only thing I wonder is if it will eventually come back. If it was baked into a software update...

 

[mjschabow]

Amazing how things can fall in your lap sometimes. Been missing the iPhone for the last week for no good reason at all. I've had a work issued iPhone 11 sitting in my drawer for 6 years now. Don't use it but they insist on giving us work issued phones. Welp, I got a message that they're upgrading me to an iPhone 16. So now I will have a new iOS device to get my fix whenever I need it, haha.

 

[aggie99]

Amazing how things can fall in your lap sometimes. Been missing the iPhone for the last week for no good reason at all. I've had a work issued iPhone 11 sitting in my drawer for 6 years now. Don't use it but they insist on giving us work issued phones. Welp, I got a message that they're upgrading me to an iPhone 16. So now I will have a new iOS device to get my fix whenever I need it, haha.

I've been using my iphone the last two weeks because something is jacked up with rcs chats on my account. Won't work on any of my Android phones. Just says waiting for activation. Giving it a few more days and switching back to my S25U. Miss the heck out of using it.

 

[mjschabow]

I've been using my iphone the last two weeks because something is jacked up with rcs chats on my account. Won't work on any of my Android phones. Just says waiting for activation. Giving it a few more days and switching back to my S25U. Miss the heck out of using it.

Yes, that's what I would assume would happen. I'm also proud of my willpower. I'm the past, I probably would have pulled the trigger on purchasing one. Now if I get the itch, I can use the iPhone for a few hours during the day and then switch back. It's the cheapest 2 phone strategy. Lol

 

[aggie99]

Yes, that's what I would assume would happen. I'm also proud of my willpower. I'm the past, I probably would have pulled the trigger on purchasing one. Now if I get the itch, I can use the iPhone for a few hours during the day and then switch back. It's the cheapest 2 phone strategy. Lol

Definitely a great situation. Everytime I go back to the iPhone it’s comfortable. I enjoy the convenience of the ecosystem but I get frustrated by some of the limitations of iOS. Then I miss the hardware of a device like the S25U or my foldables. The display of the S25U and camera are still my favorite on any device. And foldables obviously open up a whole new world. Luckily I always run one of those on my work line but it’s bothering me not being able to reach for my S25U on my personal.

 

[jamezr]

Amazing how things can fall in your lap sometimes. Been missing the iPhone for the last week for no good reason at all. I've had a work issued iPhone 11 sitting in my drawer for 6 years now. Don't use it but they insist on giving us work issued phones. Welp, I got a message that they're upgrading me to an iPhone 16. So now I will have a new iOS device to get my fix whenever I need it, haha.

Best of both worlds! I really enjoy my 16PM and AW2 combo.....such ease of use. Then I miss my S25U and GWU combo because they offer better more useful technology imho for my everyday uses.

 

[MarkX]

Best of both worlds! I really enjoy my 16PM and AW2 combo.....such ease of use. Then I miss my S25U and GWU combo because they offer better more useful technology imho for my everyday uses.

Care to elaborate on why the S25 Ultra and GWU offer a better use case for you? I have the same phones and watches but prefer the iphone and AWU. As a runner, I find it has better GPS and the fact I can pair a chest strap to it. You cant on the GWU, not without an app and subscription.

 

[MaskedCarrot]

The only thing I wonder is if it will eventually come back. If it was baked into a software update...

So far it's been two days now, and it is not there all the time anymore. So factory resetting the phone fixed it.

The only time it comes up now is when I am in an app that is using the location services. As soon as I am done, it goes away. So if others here are also noticing that the green location icon is always on and doesn't go away, then my best guess is that either the April Security update or April Google Play Services update caused something to get stuck, causing the location service to always be be in use.

 

[jamezr]

Care to elaborate on why the S25 Ultra and GWU offer a better use case for you? I have the same phones and watches but prefer the iphone and AWU. As a runner, I find it has better GPS and the fact I can pair a chest strap to it. You cant on the GWU, not without an app and subscription.

For me...the GWU has better battery life and functionality. I have watch faces that count my steps in real-time, showing my steps as i walk. I have yet to find this for my AW2. The AW2 has a ton more watch faces than the GWU..but most of them are behind a paywall or subscription bound. I also prefer the rounder form factor on the GWU to the AW2.
I am not a runner, but that use case for the chest strap sounds pretty unique. I imagine there are more apps and accessories for an AW than for the GWU.

Imho the camera is better on the S25U than the 16PM. Then the digital assistant and AI is a LOT better than the AI on the 16 PM.
But it really comes down to preferences.....