Galaxy S21 - Page 3

Android1 · Jan 29, 2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazy8s

Good point, thanks.

You're welcome!

Silent-Runner · Jan 29, 2021, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazy8s

Oh no problems, just wanting to clean up my digital life a bit, so to speak

oh, i see. As already said, i'd keep the google-account, you'd run into a lot of problems otherwise.

Lazy8s · Jan 29, 2021, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent-Runner

oh, i see. As already said, i'd keep the google-account, you'd run into a lot of problems otherwise.

I go through this thing every now and then when I just want to simplify stuff. I blame it on work. At least 12 passwords 4-5 times a day. The annoying bleeds over

LordHawkwind · Jan 31, 2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lazy8s

HERETIC!

Do you guys use Google services on your Samsungs? I'm thinking about deleting my Google account and just giving everything Samsung a fair shot. I've never had any issues with....any of it really...

I don't use any of the Samsung services. I use Gmail, Google messages, contacts, photos, calendar, play store and files etc. The Samsung store is useless just full of a load of rubbish. I just use it for watch faces for my Galaxy Watch 3. I sometimes use Samsung internet but that's it.

switchAMG · Jan 31, 2021, 01:14 PM

I don't use any of the Samsung crap -- I basically turn it into a Google pixel the first day I get it.

Sent from my SM-N975W using Tapatalk

**nutcrackr** · Feb 2, 2021, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by switchAMG

I don't use any of the Samsung crap -- I basically turn it into a Google pixel the first day I get it.

Sent from my SM-N975W using Tapatalk

You should turn off your signature in Tapatalk too

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switchAMG · Feb 2, 2021, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nutcrackr

You should turn off your signature in Tapatalk too

Sent from Andromeda using a Wormhole

No way, it's my last day with my note 10+

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Elysian · Feb 3, 2021, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by switchAMG

I don't use any of the Samsung crap -- I basically turn it into a Google pixel the first day I get it.

Sent from my SM-N975W using Tapatalk

Basically what I did the first day I had my Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. Lineage OS 18.1 on it runs quite nicely.

A2597 · Feb 10, 2021, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by switchAMG

I don't use any of the Samsung crap -- I basically turn it into a Google pixel the first day I get it.

Sent from my SM-N975W using Tapatalk

Samsung's version of Chrome Browser is far better than Chrome IMHO.

LordHawkwind · Feb 10, 2021, 02:55 PM

So after a couple of weeks very impressed. Paired the buds live and they're great with excellent voice for calls and everything for music. The free tile is great too, easy set up. Battery life on phone is OK it does fast charging which it didn't seem to do straight off.

Got a new firmware update today improving the camera and Google February security update so all good. Enjoying it immensely. Sent the old S20 back and upgrade programme emailed me to say all is fine and they're paying off old contract. Very happy.

Lazy8s · Feb 12, 2021, 12:22 PM

T-mo undercut Samsung by $50 for the 128Gb + a case.

Mine

edit: Man...this thing is sweet. I really like the iphone 12 PM, but I'm glad I went this route.

LordHawkwind · Feb 15, 2021, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lazy8s

T-mo undercut Samsung by $50 for the 128Gb + a case.

Mine

edit: Man...this thing is sweet. I really like the iphone 12 PM, but I'm glad I went this route.

Which model did you get?

Lazy8s · Feb 15, 2021, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LordHawkwind

Which model did you get?

S21 Ultra 128Gb. So far I haven't found a single thing I don't like about it.

Silent-Runner · Feb 16, 2021, 06:50 AM

i'm sure you'll have a blast with it.

LordHawkwind · Feb 16, 2021, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazy8s

S21 Ultra 128Gb. So far I haven't found a single thing I don't like about it.

Nice. Enjoy. Just got a firmware update that fixes a battery drain I never knew I had until I got the fix

Now I know I did have one.

Lazy8s · Feb 16, 2021, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent-Runner

i'm sure you'll have a blast with it.

For sure

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Originally Posted by LordHawkwind

Nice. Enjoy. Just got a firmware update that fixes a battery drain I never knew I had until I got the fix

Now I know I did have one.

I'll watch for the update

Battery has been ok with medium to heavy use, but nothing to crow about, so a fix would be great.

The camera in this thing

Actually, just about everything about it

Zero regret purchase

switchAMG · Feb 18, 2021, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazy8s

S21 Ultra 128Gb. So far I haven't found a single thing I don't like about it.

Likewise, I am loving this phone.

Lazy8s · Feb 19, 2021, 04:31 PM

My only continued want is a couple or 4 decent speakers...but that's any phone I would have chosen.

LordHawkwind · Feb 23, 2021, 11:34 AM

Another firmware update just landed apparently this one improves the camera on the phone.

x-voodoo · Mar 5, 2021, 03:47 PM

Just got the regular S21 with 256GB storage. So far so good but I'm gonna miss the S8 with the Oculus Gear VR (doesn't work with the S21. Fits, but no function).

What's weird is if I load up a YouTube video and turn VR on I could actually watch in VR mode with the S21 in the headset (just can't control anything with it).

Wondering if someone has figured out how to make the Oculus VR portal work on the new S21....

Silent-Runner · Mar 6, 2021, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by x-voodoo

Just got the regular S21 with 256GB storage. So far so good but I'm gonna miss the S8 with the Oculus Gear VR (doesn't work with the S21. Fits, but no function).

What's weird is if I load up a YouTube video and turn VR on I could actually watch in VR mode with the S21 in the headset (just can't control anything with it).

Wondering if someone has figured out how to make the Oculus VR portal work on the new S21....

i wouldn't bet on it

Quote:

The Galaxy S20 Series will be unable to support Gear VR due to the termination of a partnership with Oculus that provides software for Gear VR. We will keep you updated if there's any changes related to VR services in the near future as we commit to provide you the best possible mobile experience.

Source: https://www.samsung.com/sg/support/m...sting-gear-vr/

If they dropped it for the 20 series, i doubt they'll change that for the 21

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Jan 31, 2021, 01:14 PM	#65
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Feb 10, 2021, 02:55 PM	#70
LordHawkwind Harbinger of Doom Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,087	So after a couple of weeks very impressed. Paired the buds live and they're great with excellent voice for calls and everything for music. The free tile is great too, easy set up. Battery life on phone is OK it does fast charging which it didn't seem to do straight off. Got a new firmware update today improving the camera and Google February security update so all good. Enjoying it immensely. Sent the old S20 back and upgrade programme emailed me to say all is fine and they're paying off old contract. Very happy. __________________ Ryzen 7 3800X, ASUS Prime X470 Pro, KFA2 RTX 3090 SG, 16GB Crucial DDR4 LPX 3000 Ram, iiyama G-Master GB3466WQSU 3440x1440 freesync 144hz, 250gb Samsung SSD, 750mb Seagate SSHD, 2TB Seagate Barracuda H/D, 1 TB Samsung H/D, 850w PSU, Windows 10

Feb 12, 2021, 12:22 PM	#71
Lazy8s One day at a time Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 33,022	T-mo undercut Samsung by $50 for the 128Gb + a case. Mine edit: Man...this thing is sweet. I really like the iphone 12 PM, but I'm glad I went this route. Last edited by Lazy8s : Feb 12, 2021 at 07:55 PM.

Feb 16, 2021, 06:50 AM	#74
Silent-Runner nulli secundus Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Crazy Krautland-Hessen Posts: 17,128	i'm sure you'll have a blast with it. __________________ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ "Humans need fantasy to be human. To be the place where the falling angel meets the rising ape" Sir Terry Pratchett ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Feb 19, 2021, 04:31 PM	#78
Lazy8s One day at a time Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 33,022	My only continued want is a couple or 4 decent speakers...but that's any phone I would have chosen.

Feb 23, 2021, 11:34 AM	#79
LordHawkwind Harbinger of Doom Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,087	Another firmware update just landed apparently this one improves the camera on the phone. __________________ Ryzen 7 3800X, ASUS Prime X470 Pro, KFA2 RTX 3090 SG, 16GB Crucial DDR4 LPX 3000 Ram, iiyama G-Master GB3466WQSU 3440x1440 freesync 144hz, 250gb Samsung SSD, 750mb Seagate SSHD, 2TB Seagate Barracuda H/D, 1 TB Samsung H/D, 850w PSU, Windows 10

Mar 5, 2021, 03:47 PM	#80
x-voodoo Radeon R700 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 748	Just got the regular S21 with 256GB storage. So far so good but I'm gonna miss the S8 with the Oculus Gear VR (doesn't work with the S21. Fits, but no function). What's weird is if I load up a YouTube video and turn VR on I could actually watch in VR mode with the S21 in the headset (just can't control anything with it). Wondering if someone has figured out how to make the Oculus VR portal work on the new S21....

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