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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] seh6183:
Look buddy take a hike. No one cares. Go to a forum for a phone that has "proper root" and tell them about how much you love root and all the cool things you can do with it.

The fact of the matter is, like I've stated before, almost everything can be accomplished without root. I don't need you to believe this for it to be fact.

Go buy the inferior pixel so you can load a custom rom that allows you to have a floating side bar or buggy app addons and then wait for the dev to fix them all.

Either way just go away. This isn't a root thread, it's about the s7e vs the pixel and I've already blown that argument out of the water.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Nirrik:
LOL awwwww did I make the troll mad? "the fact of the matter is" I respond with structured facts and refrences, you refuse to refute my points with anything other than a tantrum and unfounded opinions. YOU were the one that tried to act like everything you said was fact with no proof, You began this debate and now that its plain to see that you have no real ground to stand on, you are gonna knock the pieces off the board. And apparently people care, you may not but others do. So your "No one cares" is yet another unfounded opinion that has no basis in truth. And as far as going to a forum where people care about root, I did, that's what XDA is, all of it! Its XDA DEVELOPERS! Maybe you should find a new site to spout your locked bootloader/anti root vitrol and where you can refuse to act like a reasonable adult. LMFAO. :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] seh6183:
All my ads are blocked.

I can freeze every single process on my phone.

You don't know how mst works.

FAIL.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] eduardmc:
Im eating popcorn while reading all this. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] sputnik767:
I would not trade the GS7E for a pixel or any other Google branded phone. Had bad experiences with prior Nexus phones. To put it simply, the plusses of this phone easily outweigh the plusses of the pixel, which really is only that it has stock Android and quick updates. I couldn't care less about root, as another poster stated, ad blocking and freezing apps can be done without. Never had good experiences with xposed. And lastly, if you want the UI to look stock, Samsung good lock has you covered. Overall, this phone doesn't lag, doesn't crash, has excellent battery life, water resistance, and reasonably quick updates. Life is too short to deal with rooting and other nonsense. I want a phone that works with minimal input from me, and this gives me that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] xlogix:
This is literally all I saw...the failure to realise what MST is and/or how it works. NFC is kind of weak...android pay uses it some cards have it the samsung gear s2 watch uses it for sam pay....but mst...mst since nobody wanted to educate the other guy...creates an electromagnetic field of sorts that mimics the magnetic frequency resonance whatever what have you of said card (well actually a secondary card number to protect yours) to emulate a card swipe...works places NOTHING else does..android pay apple pay paypal none of them work because you are in the country somewhere at some hillbilly gasstation that has only a card reader...sam pay will save you. It should even work with square pay readers ?. I will say though...v4a Viper4Android...is VERY useful especially if you are an audiophile. No other app compares...period...coming from someone with an s7e that isnt rooter because i use sam pay. And i must say yea i miss the abilities of a rooted phone...but ive been fine since march without. Also heard tmobile was checking to see if devices were rooted now on insurance....i already cracked my screen once(sparks shooting across the room actually did it)...if thats true i would have been a $$ out if rooted...oh and to answer your question...not in a million years...tmobiles bill credit isnt even enticing enough coupled with the note7 fiasco. Ill be getting the 5.5 s8 or s8e however they will market the moniker as soon as it drops
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] seh6183:
I didn't want to explain mst to the guy because I was hoping he would continue to live his life believing that mst is just nfc lol

I guess I just don't see what is so great about viper. An equalizer is very important to me but that is built into the apps these days. All the other functions of viper are unimportant to me. I'm not an audiophile so I'm probably missing it, but adding an echo or virtual surround to my music is not important. And I've had bugs and drain with viper before (only on certain devices)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] xlogix:
Believe it or not itsore than just an "echo" the 12 bamd equalizer actually works, Samsungs built in one is cheap chincy bs when compared...this is one thing I have really missed not being rooted. Everytime i had v4a and played music in someones car they always noticed and asked why it sounded so much better than their phone in the same vehicle....v4a actually replaces your audio driver with a much more tweakable one...its kernel level audio mods pretty much...100% legit and irrefutably the only working EQ app...yes the built in one kind of works...but i find its very minimal and sub par. I have 1800watts in my trunk to compare and a really decent set of powered over ear noise cancelling headphones...and trust me viper made them sound even better...the factory eq seems to pull db off a lot once ou start setting it up
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] seh6183:
I leave the equalizer on my phone to flat almost always and then adjust the equalizer on the amplifier. My home receiver is preset to what makes those speakers sound good and the same it set in each of my vehicles. I just so happens that my Bluetooth headphones sound the best with a flat equalizer. So almost always I never adjust the EQ on the phone. Maybe this is why I don't miss much from viper.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] sputnik767:
It's not just hillbilly gas stations. I wear scrubs all day, my phone is in my chest pocket. My wallet and cards stay in my locker. On the rare occasion that I buy lunch, using my phone with MST is immensely useful. I don't have to remember to run to my locker to get my wallet (and waste time), I don't accidentally leave my card in my pants as I dump the scrubs into the machine at the end of the day, and since I don't keep my card with my phone (using one of those card phone cases), if my phone is lost or stolen, my cards aren't. And all the cashiers at first tell me it doesn't work, and then are amazed when it does.

So to anyone who has no idea what separates Samsung pay from all the other contact less payment options out there, it is MST, and it is immensely useful. It goes beyond just being a toolbag who pays for stuff with a phone to look cool, and it alone would be a reason for me to stick with Samsung above all the competition.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] d3athb4dishonor:
Maybe, I have one big problem with this phone especially after using the Note 7. The left edge doesn't respond well at times.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Illrigger:
The Pixel doesn't even technically have stock Android. The background update and Assistant stuff are baked in and not stock, after all.

That being said, if I could use JoD to get one, I would try a Pixel XL out while I wait for the GS8. Since I can't, no deal.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] recepo1:
Im actually looking to get the Pixel XL now. Coming from the OP3 to the s7 edge i miss the speed of the OP3 ...Google Pixel XL has a great display, camera and stock androids speed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] AceDaMack:
Well I game alot and I need root to connect my playstation controller and TB.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] black96ss:
I know the s7 edge on marshmallow isnt the greatest but I wouldn't jump to a pixel...it honestly feels, looks like a hybrid Piece of crap. I expected more from Google especially at that price. Hopefully nouget on the s7e will make the OS smoother. The note 7 is by far the most premium phone I ever held. It's a shame it had crap battery life and of course the recall

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Plus I was never a fan a vanilla android....I mean come on and change it around a little bit more already, people bust on TW but it's constantly getting better and the looks is always more tasteful
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jpcdeux:
Give this amazing camera up for one with a lens flare issue? That alone ruins it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] king3opobn:
In a heartbeat!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] nugzo:
I'd give up some camera for a flagship phone that can be bootloader unlocked. There will be amazing pixel development support. So many roms you won't have time to flash them all lol. Yes I'd trade for a pixel xl.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] laureanop:
I just came back from a 4 day stint with the regular Pixel. The speed , fluidity and the fingerprint scanner are amazing. Unlocking the phone is a pleasure. Some apps like Google Play Music are still a laggy mess. Screen was much better than expected and battery life was great.

But by today's hardware standards, the S7 Edge is superior, end of story. I'll deal with the occasional lag.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Polska_Duma:
God yes I would in a Heartbeat! I've stuck with Samsung's way back when I got rid of my Nexus 5 and I love them I love them but man I'm itching for a little change up and boy I sure love the Pixel XL just wish they would offer it with other carriers..like T-Mobile..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Armeniandave:
My first reaction is to say yes I would especially if your running marshmallow TouchWiz. However last night I flashed the beta for nougat and holy crap it feels like a different phone! Much more fluid and super smooth. So at this point I would not especially for the price there asking for on the pixel XL.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] tengtengvn:
I agree. After I upgraded to Nougat beta, I packed the Pixel to return it.

The only thing attractive is Assistant but unlike Echo and Home, I have to yell at it to activate the feature. Too much to lose and almost no gain compares to the S7e.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] recepo1:
I totally agree i put my 7 edge up on swappa then after i downloaded the beta update this phone feels more like the Note 7 alot more smoother definitely feels like a mew phone
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] nugzo:
I think the biggest point to address here is that if this question was phone for phone, spec for spec, feature for feature (With No development for either phone) The Samsung wins hands down. There is no question.

The pixel is a great phone with great specs and great features...It just cant quite beat the king of android just yet.. Once you throw development in to it that changes things SIGNIFICANTLY. Some people LOVE to flash a different rom every night, add and remove custom mods all day long. That **** is fun son!!! And it's easy to do because you can make a complete image of your favorite rom/configuration with all of your apps and all the app data and restore it in 5 minutes. With unlocked bootloader just about every feature missing from the Pixel could be potentially added or ported from from the s7. Not just the S7, features and software from every phone out there. If you want a phone that just works magnificently out of the box and could care less about mods then it's hard to beat an S7. IF you find a lot of enjoyment with doing custom stuff, flashing roms etc, Pixel is hard to beat.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] M9x3mos:
Currently i have both devices. My s7is on the beta program too. I really like the pixel xl a lot. The battery life on that device is far superior to Samsung without a doubt. Currently the pixel has been running for 2 days and still at 40%which icould never get with the s7.

Ithink the camera is better with the s7 and there are a lot of nice quality of life additions that Samsung has built in which the pixel didn't offer. The pixel also just feels alot more fluid though. Performance in normal use feels better with the pixel imo.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Richieboy67:
I agree Dad.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] sparkx86:
No way, the Pixel is a flop. The few people I know who purchased one have already gotten rid of it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jpcdeux:
Of course pixel is more fluid. Vanilla Android is always faster and smoother than a full UI over it.

There's been so many pixel problems, they just don't stop. It was a good try but too risky and too much $.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] saurabh88:
And how do you do that and for which games and how to connect it sir?

The fact is pixel is a great phone for those who love life stock Android power and Samsung is for beauty and the best
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] AceDaMack:
#1. With emulators and I will link this reddit users post: u/tomkatt • Monday, October 19, 2015

Not sure about the PS4 controller, but you can't connect the PS3 controller on bluetooth without root access.

The PS3 used a custom bluetooth stack. Sixaxis Controller emulates this and overrides the existing bluetooth stack for using the PS3 controller (this is also why IIRC you can't use bluetooth headphones while using a PS3 controller).

But no, there's no way to do this without root. I'd recommend either rooting, or getting another bluetooth controller.

#2. I shouldn't have to explain Titanium Backup, you should already know what that is lmao.

#3. I'm not saying the pixel is a bad phone, but for the price hell no.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] saurabh88:
Yeah the price if the phone with half of that price you can get one plus 3 or 3t
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] foxystalls:
I would take the S7 edge over pixel XL for all the reasons everyone else on this thread has said. But my main caveat against the pixel XL is the price point. I owned Nexus 4, and the 6p and they were the best devices for the price. But the pixel broke this by going 769.99 for a 32GB model. That was just a bit lower than the Note 7 when it came out, and without all the bells and whistles that are expected of a premium device.

Obviously, the performance on the pixel is better than s7 edge, but for similar performance, you can go for a one plus for less cost. Also pixel loses out on latest software edge not to S7 but to Nexus 6p which will cost significantly less ( and looks better in my opinion). Another edge pixel has, fast charging, is undermined by a lot of other devices which also cost less. Really, other than being a google branded phone which has the latest android software and an built in AI, pixel has nothing going for it for the price.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] rawkon:
I would straight trade the s7 edge for the pixel
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Makave71:
I would jump so quick like the it's a bomb about to explode yes anything besides this phone 2 main reasons

1 no damn root bootloader locked

2 screen can crack very easy because it's curved
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] uday1992:
Already moved to Oneplus 3T after using S6 Edge, Note 5, S7 Edge. Can't take this touchwiz anymore. For me Performance is more important than anything for a phone. My S7 edges lags for no reason after unlocking, Lags like hell while charging and Updating apps. I thought every android phone does this, but after using Oneplus 3T i got know to know it's Samsung's touchwiz the culprit behind this. I will come back to Samsung when they allow us to install custom roms or Give us a near stock version of android without this Touchs**t.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] pierrekid:
Changed too quick. Grace UI is beautiful. Basically the note 7 minus exploding battery, stylus and Iris scanner
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Xcod3rX:
I wouldn't change to a pixel but you can as long as your on nougat turn your s7 edge into a pixel somewhat following step in the Verizon thread moded playstore running now no issues
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Rexzon123:
There's nothing wrong with the SD card I'm using. It works fine on my computer and on my v10. But for some reason on my v20 it is constantly scanning the sd card. Media files still show up but I cannot open them until the never ending scan ends. Also the music player also does not read the music on the card. I know this use to be an issue with older Android phones but I didn't expect my v20 to have this issue.

It says:

"Scanning media files... try again after scan is complete"
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] @rbiter:
More details? App? Brand of sd card? Type of files? How do you have them organized? Do you have a .nomedia file where it shouldn't be? Etc.?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Rexzon123:
200gb Lg Brand Micro SD. Using the stock file app . The pop up comes up on all types of media files.

I can still play files on es file explorer however apps such as black player and the stock music app do not recognize any media on the sd card unless I transfer it into the internal storage. I removed all .nomedia files from the card and the card works perfectly fine when plugged in to any other device.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] ElBeaner:
Depending on how much media you have (hopefully less than available internal space) transfer everything to internal memory using es file explorer (or Root explorer - my preference) (avoid the Android folder - but backup any app data you have cause if any apps save their data to the sd card, it will be lost in this method along with any apps you installed to the sd card *just redownload them from play store*).

Then format SD card using phone.

Then transfer everything back to the SD card

FYI doing this changes the modified date of any photos/videos so the phone will think they're new. Only drawback of doing this. I had an issue with my Samsung 256gb card and that was the only way I could get it to fix.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] @rbiter:
I had to backup my files with my 200GB Sandisk to my laptop, format card for hahas, then retransfer back manually. Did my 90+GB of flacs while watching a movie and the other 40+GB overnight while sleeping.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] planetbeen:
I transferred stuff onto my 200gb SanDisk card that I had been using in my tablet. The files all showed in file Explorer but wouldn't show in gallery or music players.

There was a lost.dir folder on the SD card (along with others from the tablet) the folder seemed empty (didn't check for hidden files) I deleted the lost.dir folder and the phone can now see everything. (pictures all in gallery now as well as mp3s showing in music players)

Worked for me... Not sure if it will apply to your situation but I figured I'd share...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Kujoja:
Same issue but different scenario

Hi All,

I am experiencing a similar issue with a specific app (only so far) - 9gag.

Whenever I download an image from their feed with the dedicated 'save' button, it will save it onto my internal storage (can't change the location of that via app), but it won't show in my gallery.

When I try to open the imaeg in the file explorer it says 'scanning media files... try again after scan is completed' - however, no matter how long I wait, I can't open it and it never becomes visible in the gallery.

I tried following things so far:

- reboot: it works, every time I reboot, all files are scanned and in the gallery, however, if I save further images, the new ones won't show up until I reboot again

- stop media scanning service and clear data: no effect

- rename folder: no effect

- rename file: this works, it shows up in gallery

- copy/move onto sd card: this works too, it shows up in gallery

As you can see, there ARE ways I can make the pics visible, but none of them is a sustainable way. I can't reboot or rename after each image I save, that's pure madness.

Any ideas what else I can try?

Oh and btw, all other apps do work, for example if I save files from screenshots, downloads, Line or WeChat, the phone does create a folder in the same way it does for 9gag and it is visible in the gallery with no problems, so it might be app specific? I also reached out to 9gag already but i don't think they will reply...
[Galaxy Note 4 Android Development (Snapdragon)] zarti:
Maybe it is worth to have a look at that one: https://samsungvn.com/threads/note4-6-0-1-s7edge-norma-v3-batman.23630/

Before you make sure you have updated the official 6.0.1 BL and baseband

S7 v3 Update:

A lot of oil reflects the S7rom very good so again updated to increase the model recognition script

N9100 / N9106 / N9108 / N9109 / N9108V / N910F / N910P / N910G Thanks Grace0x

Note4 N9100 6.0.1 S7edge Norma V3 MultiModel

New Batman Theme Power On Default Start Repair Surface Toolbox Display Issues New 3M Battery Switch Update Time Custom Options Fix Enhancement Set Time Option Misdest Problem Update Speed Display Code with Immersion Repair Camera Low Brightness Problem Fixing Private Mode Full Root Kernel Complement All the camera plug-in drop-down button to re-order the menu to restart the new video and screenshots Note: Batman theme set to restart after the boot icon will become like Batman theme to the theme of the store can switch

BUG: Fingerprint

S7edge migration

Based on the official backpack migration

Increase the official spen support

Support for intelligent screenshots

Support interest screen fast write

Support essay graffiti function

Drop-down bar Lunar display

Drop-down style NEW UX

Official camera

Contacts support attribution display

SMS support attribution to show

Weather support lunar display

Settings support from the start manager (management program automatically starts)

Increase the enhancement setting

Status bar Virtual key switch

Lock screen flashlight switch

Lock screen Lunar display switch

Lock screen time color customization

Dynamic status bar (set the method to open the status bar dynamic color switch, filter state selection 3 and then filter the level to slide to the front do not completely slide to the front)

Status bar color real-time refresh the status bar color will cause the app to open some flash phenomenon (own selectively open)

Support for automatic immersion of the status bar

Status bar gradient color display

Time and date

Time Displays the location

Date Day of week display

Status bar speed display

Single and double speed display

Operator Display

Other programs

Toolbox switch

Super power saving program added

Theme Free Freeze Theme

Press to set

Customize the HOME key

Customize the menu key

Customize the back key

Shut Down Menu Customize the shortcut

Screen Density Display Custom (Requires Custom Default 560)

Automatic recording of the call