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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ngmic:
Self explanatory title (note I'm asking "sufficient", not "enough")

How are you guys finding the onboard storage situation w/ your 32GB models? I'm unclear how much use the SDcard would be. Sure, you can point your camera + Spotify cache to the SDcard instead but just looking at my iphone 6, I would still have need another 17-18GB to cover other apps and their data (this is w/o a silly amount of games). I know you can move some apps from onboard storage to your SDcard, how do you find the performance difference?

A bit bummed over SG's seemingly shortsighted decision to limit most global markets to the 32GB variant. From what I've seen online and with a few demo units, actual free usable storage comes in around 14-16GB, which is fairly pitiful. If Android "only" uses 8GB, where's the extra? Is TW and other add in that large?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] im1knight:
I ordered a microsd card with high read/write speed. And the phone is pushing pretty near the card's theoretical limit. Benchmark have it at around 94MB/S read, and 47MB/S write, with a theoretical limit of 97 read 57 write on the card.

Key here is not to order a microsd card with extremely slow write, some of the popular sandisk models out there have 80 read, but only around 16-18 write, and that can be painful sometimes.

Is microsd slower than the new generation samsung internal storage? Yes, because the new samsung internal storage is reading at around 300MB/S. However, if you came from any phone that's not a samsung S6, S6 edge, or note 5, the microsd card read/write speed is probably similar enough to what you are used to as your old device's internal storage speed, and I honestly can't tell the difference since most apps stay loaded in the RAM anyways. I'm also surprised to find that I can move most of my installed apps to my microsd, the only one I have issue with right now is Grand Theft Auto Sand Andreas which is taking up over 2.2GB of internal space.

I had a note 5 before this, and with the 32GB internal on that, I was only left with around 2GB free. Right now I'm at 15GB free on the S7E with the exact same amount of photo/music/apps installed, granted I might have a smaller cache as of now but you get the idea.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] LIVEFRMNYC:
To be honest, it's borderline for me. I'm 13.4gb free. I'm OCD about being anywhere below 10gb free. 64gb or enabling adoptable storage would have been better.

With the Gear VR ........ The Oculus app and the apps within Oculus can't be moved to the external SD storage. No option. And if you load any 360, 3D, or regular videos, they must be placed on internal storage for the app to locate them. I keep my 360 VR videos on my SD card, then from the file manager I copy what I want into the phone's storage, then delete the copies after I'm done using the Gear VR. Repeat and Rinse.

Not all games transfer data properly. I don't know if it's a Marshmallow, TouchWiz, or Developer Issue. Basically Need For Speed games (Most Wanted & No Limits) and Asphalt 8 Airborne are the ones I had problems with. It would allow the option to move to external storage and would state that it moved all the data too. But it didn't. It creates a replica data folder on the external storage, but without any data in it. The original folder on the internal storage is still there with all the data. I tried many things like moving the data manually to the correct folder, and deleting the original, but the games just ask to download data again which appears back in the internal storage. Those are the only games I tried to move so far, and I'm thinking maybe the games that download extra data after initially starting up are the issue. I doubt any issue would arise from smaller games like Minion Rush or Subway Surfers, but those are the games you don't need to move.

EDIT: So I found out the Milk VR app can see video on my SD Card. So far it's the only app in the Gear VR that seems to do so.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Brava27:
Yes. 32gb is extremely sufficient. Especially when you have SD card support.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] 0x000:
not sure why this topic always comes up and people are asking other people if they have enough space, it depends on your usage, not of others :) i'm coming from a nexus 5 with 16GB (~12GB usable) without sdcard option that i've used for the past 2,5 years and it was enough for me. although i must admit that i had to shuffle things around sometimes (e.g. move older pictures to my NAS), hence looking forward to the 32GB :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ngmic:
what SDcard are you using?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Tezray:
Quite pleased it has come up not being able to use gear vr with the SD card is very bad
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] im1knight:
PNY turbo, 64GB
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angrist:
Im using stock ROM 6.0 with squid kernel 15b

After installing viper4, FM radio stock app stops working. Other radio apps work (with some minor errors but work).

Moto voice becomes slow. Say the hot word, moto voice starts but takes a long time to react to your command. Say you want to send a message via WhatsApp. Voice assist will open WhatsApp. It should ask you, whom will you send a message. But it doesn't. Says it is having some difficulties of just fc.

Using stock kernel or squid's versions 14 to 15 doesn't affect anything. It happens after viper4.

Has anyone been experiencing same behavior? If not, which install files are you using?

Can live without FM stock, but moto voice is a big loss for me.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drocksmash:
Still no zerolemon extended battery means I am not really "invested" into this phone and the fact that I cannot use the fingerprint scanner (I have tmobile) if I have a case on the phone is still frustrating.

I am ultimately going to switch to the note 6 when it arrives but I am pondering switching to the S7 edge for the time being. I had a note 4 edge and liked it, however, going from the note 2, note 3, note 4, V10 I am worried about the size of the S7 edge.

The always on screen of the S7 and the relative uselessness (customization and such) of the V10's 2nd screen means the only thing I am really going to miss is the dual front camera. Other things about my V10 have just been pissing me off lately, like requiring a restart for the phone to begin fast charging.

Not a rant session, just surprised I am considering a change to an S series and wondering if anyone else had made such a change and how you feel.

Derek
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EnIXmA:
Zerolemon battery is coming soon.. It says on their website.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chiikko561:
I love this phone but I have preordered the s7 edge and will receive it Mar 11th.. Water resistant got me.. Plus I can use my 200 gb sd card ? and 2k amoled screen with always on notifications.

BeameD From My LG V10... The one with the ALWAYS ON SCREEN... Watching me.. ?
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] planetbeen:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018TP3XGK/ref=gp_aw_ybh_a_14?ie=UTF8&refRID=6YZ40F5972C2VW8D4F0E

Zerolemon came out yesterday.

For what it's worth, I don't think I could ever go back to such a "small" phone! I'll stick with phablet size! (I'd buy a 7 inch if someone would make one that was worthy! I almost always use a headset and it would still fit in most of my pockets....)

Sent from my pretty nifty brand new LG V10
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DirgeExtinction:
...it's not a 4k screen, lol
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chiikko561:
It was mistake.. I been looking at 4k tvs for my living room and must of typed too quick to notice.. Thanks.

BeameD From My LG V10... The one with the ALWAYS ON SCREEN... Watching me.. ?
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nobreak1970:
Almost preordered the Tmo S7 Edge...but saw this V10. I'm very happy with it. Its my first flagship device.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Explodee:
I got the V10 the first day it was out and was pretty satisfied. But there is just something "off" about it. Coming from the best phone ever, the Note 3, I was happy to see the V10 was a spiritual successor to the N3. I also was able to cash in on the extra battery and charger, and a 200gb microSD which will obviously be used with my new S7 Edge. I still have the Note 3 in my room to control all my devices and AC so losing the IR blaster in the S7 isn't as big a deal. Little things like the fingerprint scanner not working with a case, text input after a call being super slow, weirdness with Wifi calling and sending texts/mms with no service. I'm also a huge fan of a physical home button, which I only realized after it was gone. Camera is great on the V10 but all reviews are saying the S7 is at least equal to if not better. Second screen was pretty cool at first but being an LCD instead of an AMOLED turned me off with the bleeding that occurred on the side of the 2nd screen. Speaker quality was an issue as well.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donwhall70:
Not worth the downgrade.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Oyeve:
I ordered a silver S7 edge from tmobile. I love my LGV10 but with its flaky data connection, headphone jack issues and lackluster screen I went back to samsung. Plus, where the hell is marshmallow? I will use it as my work phone as the manual settings for camera is top notch. Unless the S7 offers the same.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EnIXmA:
I personally don't feel the need to switch.. Ir blaster is a life saver for me.. Plus I like switching batteries since I am a power user.. Going to to stick with the v10 for at least one more year.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drocksmash:
Pulled the trigger and ordered it. The inability to use key features like the finger print scanner and the fact that you can open the camera but not take a photo for 3 seconds on top of the screen bleed just put me over the edge.

Ill use my 200gb SD in my S7 edge and will figure out how I want to manage the battery (worst case is I buy a battery case for anticipated use).
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pomacat:
I am thinking on switching myself to s7 edge. I think they should up date this t-mobile V10 but I am tired of waiting so i guess I will jump soon as the edge is in the stores. This is supposed to be a Flagg ship phone but it's never been updated in close to 6 months of being released.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DirgeExtinction:
If I do switch to the S7/Edge, I'll miss the DAC. It's so awesome on this phone.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fkofilee:
Sold my V10 this morning and my S7 Edge will be here next week, I got fed up of waiting for LG to finally get round to MM and to the Bootloader Unlock they promised for the H960A
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faearai01:
I don't get postings like this. How is it relevant to a phone? Why all the discussions every time a new phone comes to market... Hey will you upgrade to G5, S7 G6 S8? You're obviously not sure if you should update. Then don't do it.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arash64a:
100%

Because of:

Bad software support.

Locked Bootloader.

Shame on you LG, our LG V10 H960a Still dont get any update :(
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dannieloco:
The LG v10 is rootable on tmobile which brought this phone to life. Battery is solid and changing the DPI is awesome. Camera is super hard to beat on this phone, especially in dark places like a bar or nightclub. the bigger screen is prob the best part of it.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Oditius:
It's also funny how they bring up "Locked Bootloader" HuH? Umm LG didn't lock the bootloader because it want to. It locks it because the carrier wants it locked. The AT&T V10 has a locked bootloader and so will the Samsung S7 from AT&T. :p
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drocksmash:
Thread was helpful - it was also posted in the s7e forums. Being "unsure" does not mean you should not make an attempt to determine one way or the other. Perhaps these threads always pop up because it is a valid question? Why participate if you don't have any feedback one way or the other? I have ordered the s7e and will update with impressions after using it and no longer having my v10.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drocksmash:
TBH, I have not rooted a phone since my Note 2. Is there still a bricking risk and what additional features or ease of uses are unlocked when rooting these days?
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dannieloco:
I personally enjoy having root for xposed. I run Greenify and most importantly Amplify. Those two apps have added a ton of battery life to my phone. My phone goes to sleep every time the screen goes off, and it runs cool. Everything else is http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-lg-v10/themes-apps/xposed-g4-tweakbox-t3282824 which is cool on the LGv10 for tmo.

Theres a obviously a lot more to do than just a few modules but those are my big three that make rooting worth it. :good:

Im not sure if theres still bricking going on, but I do know for myself, I haven't bricked a phone yet. Not sure if the codes have gotten better or the instructions are better, but its def a rarity. I haven't read much in the forums regarding bricking in a few years now.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chiikko561:
Yea lg putting marshmallow off till after all the g series phones makes me assume v series is either a test or just beneath the G's either way I can't wait till my s7 edge gets here

BeameD From My LG V10... The one with the ALWAYS ON SCREEN... Watching me.. ?
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EnIXmA:
Viper4android(enhance speaker quality and loudness)，multi tasking with almost all apps， hi go Dec on all apps when using head phones)， no ads on youtube/ play YouTube in the background， ad away and amplify/greenify/power nap can give crazy idle battery life(i lose 0.2% per hour) and unlocking all LTE bands which enables you to use LTE anywhere in the world. The chances of bricking the phone is very minimal since we have the original kdz file... Lots of advantages of rooting.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drocksmash:
Sounds like I'll revisit rooting with my s7e
[Android General] keystroke:
I noticed my AT&T S5 didn't work on WiFi down here in Argentina as the AP used Channel 12 which is not included in the ROM's kernel. Very annoying! I had made sure to get the AT&T phone as they use the same frequency bands for non-LTE cellular as the telephone companies here. Unfortunately the boot loader is locked so I don't think I will be able to fix this issue.

But I got to thinking about the ways the phones can be locked down to restrict use. Here is my list which is likely not exhaustive. What am I missing?

Samsung "initial region" lock which requires 5 minute call

SIM lock to carrier

WiFi channels disabled (e.g. 12-14)

Screen lock w/ fingerprint, etc.

flash memory encryption, decrypt on boot

google accounts lock (needs account to enable after factory reset)

samsung account lock (needs account to enable after factory reset)

different frequencies for cellular coverage

bootloader locked

KNOX counter?

SIM card itself can be locked with pin

SIM card can require PUK code
[Android General] stephendt0:
Couple more:

SElinux restrictions

Permission managers

Wi-Fi tethering locks (rare on Android now)

App-specific locks (ie. Pin codes for banking apps)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottBroker:
Add card on samsung pay and get free wireless charger

This offer is back and it is suppose to start on 3/3 but is already live! (the offer was not available earlier today, so it was recently added) I found out today that wells fargo was added and quickly added a debit and credit card. I was able to get the free wireless charger even though I added the cards a day before it's suppose to go live.

Samsung pay is the fastest growing mobile payment system, and this is the main reason why! These offers of free products for registering cards on its service seem to be attracting consumers. Along with the fact that they work at 85% of all terminals in the U.S. and are compatible with 70 banks and unions covering 70% of the united states. List of supported banks

[samsung.com]

To redeem this offer:

Open the samsung pay App on any of Samsung's flagship devices that came after the S6

Sign into samsung account

Finish setup

Go to events under the top right menu

Open Card Registration offer and follow simple instructions listed

Samsung Pay: http://www.samsung.com/us/samsung-pay/

$49.99 charger for FREE!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] wawaweewa:
I just did mine right now!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottBroker:
Your Welcome :)

Should make my post a sticky
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] elmerct:
Thanks Scott!! Sweet deal!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottBroker:
YW, everyone should do this before they pull it :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Naemion:
When does this run through?

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And it's it the fast charge or the slow one?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] gutrrob:
Fine print says this deal will last til 3/10/16
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Naemion:
That's nice...the day before the s7 officially releases...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] spyderdreams:
Check the Samsung Pay Support page for a compatibility list. Subject to verification, receive a Samsung.com coupon code for a black Samsung Wireless Charging Pad (valued at $49.99) within apprx. 6 weeks of the code redemption. No more than 26,000 Offer Items are available. Code expires 3/31/16
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] natefish:
I've already added both cards are supported. Guess I'll try to delete one and re-register.

Edit: never mind. You have to be a first time registrant. If you've ever added any other card to Samsung Pay, your out. Might want to update OP with this info.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] spyderdreams:
You must not have registered a card with Samsung Pay prior to February 29, 2016 in order to participate.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottBroker:
Yep, T-Mobile users get a break, anyone who has their S7, can do it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] spyderdreams:
just checked it and it says

"expires 3/31/16"
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Naemion:
For you to redeem your code. You have to enter a card before that.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] spyderdreams:
Oh I was reading

So 10th last day to get a code but you have to redeem by 3/31/16

But it says receive a code for the charging pad with in 6 weeks of the code redemption. Is it me or does that sound a bit off.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Naemion:
The gift will be shipped within 6 weeks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] xxaarraa:
That's a bummer. I have had 2 cards registered and used on samsung pay all of last year. Well....
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] berfles:
So for me to use this I'd need my S7 Edge, which I won't have until at least 3/11. Brilliant plan, wait until a phone that will allow a bunch of people to use Samsung Pay for the first time to come out and make the deal expire a day before.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] pxc668:
Thanks, Scott. Just order it
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] sweets55:
When you register your phone you'll get 30% off on purchases $60 or less. So that's something if you don't get this.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Binary100100:
Sucks that my bank (5/3) isn't on the list. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Delboyd12:
All well and good until you realise Samsung have abandoned the UK release!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] devoncatt:
I thought Samsung was going forward but delayed the date in the UK?

The charger offer was listed as the slow charge one on one of the Android sites forums.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] ShermCraig:
Why does that matter?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Naemion:
Because I can't get one unless I have my s7e...and Verizon isn't shipping until the 11th.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] ShermCraig:
Why must you wait?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Naemion:
Because it's hard to set up a Samsung pay account if I don't have a Samsung device lol
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] ShermCraig:
Yeah, I guess that could be a challenge! :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] wawaweewa:
Update on my order they shipped it maybe in 2-3 days ill get it ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] sekitaa:
This is the worst info ever... considering that I am in Poland with no U.S card. :p

Here I was thinking about buying the charger for the past few days(50USD is quite some cash here). I then saw this thread and my hype went 100%... back to 0%.

Please, next time make sure to include the ONLY US in your title. You're hurting people's(my) feelings. lol
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Superguy:
Awesome deal. Thanks for sharing!

Do you know if it's one per household or is it one per phone? My wife and I both got Edges, and it'd be great to get two chargers.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] tysen:
Just got my S7 Edge at lunch today. When I go to download the Samsung Pay app I get an error message saying "Your device isn't compatible with this version." Anyone else getting this?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Naemion:
What carrier do you have?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] tysen:
Verizon.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] GlocksRock:
I used my dad's S6 to get my wireless charger, his cards aren't supported by Samsung pay, and even if they were, he probably wouldn't use it anyway. I should have done the same with my mom's phone too, but I don't wanna be greedy.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] A_N_D_R_E:
The odds of my S7E shipping before this expires is slim.

How can I get my hands on one of these!?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] RnRexpress3423:
Mine has shipped and should be coming this week!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Riggster:
My bank was not compatible with Samsung pay. I opened an account at Bank of America with cash and received a temporary debit card. The guy who set up my account told me that he didn't think the temporary cards would work with Samsung pay. Thankfully, he was wrong. I was able to open my account with my temporary debit card and qualified for the charger.

Thank you OP.

BTW, I'm having the paycheck from one of my jobs direct deposited to Bank of America now so they received at least one new account just because they supported Samsung pay.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Pilz:
Mine arrived yesterday :) It's a PMA wireless charger, and it comes with a wall adapter (same one the phone comes with)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] wawaweewa:
Wow lucky! I am still waiting on my take a pic?

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If you go into the option there you get the code it says right there
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Pilz:
It's on my nightstand and my wife is sleeping; I can take on in the morning for you.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Naemion:
Good chance to try the lowlight camera ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Pilz:
If you really want, then sure. I've tested it quite a bit alongside my 6P, but it never hurts to take more pictures.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] ldc2335:
Me too. I found the Samsung pay apk on a mirror site and installed it. I was able to add a card and get the charger. Haven't tried it at a store yet.

Kinda bs though. S7 with no Samsung pay support? Wtf.