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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] TawkinTrash:
The all glass design feels really premium in the hand.

The way the glass curves on the back and front shows the high quality manufacturing processes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] iceepyon:
I was recently forced to upgrade to the Note 9 and I can say without a doubt that the glass used in the Note 9's display is very scratch prone. Which is a shame as it is a very nice device. I would recommend anybody who gets a Note 9 to get a screen protector installed on it right away.
[HTC Excalibur] w4rchild:
Developers Team,

I would like to know, since i don't have too much room in the HTC memory, how can i point or map the path to the storage card on my HTC HOME SCREEN.

If I click on MY PHOTOS, this goes to /my documents/my pictures.

I want to map to storage card/ my documents/ my pictures.

I really appreciate this solution!

Thanks!
[HTC Excalibur] pudgedaddy:
Ive tried this time and time again, and nothing seems to work

The only "band-aid fix" for this is to create a folder in your storage card's root directory called "pictures" (not my pictures, just pictures) then place all of your pics in that folder and you will be able to see, and access them via sliging panel homescreen
[HTC Excalibur] AbsoluteDesignz:
rickwyatt posted a fix to this called chome.dll
[HTC Excalibur] w4rchild:
Yes but the other way works also, thanks!
[HTC Excalibur] pudgedaddy:
but his chome.dll file shows ALL images from your storage card. Not just the ones that are in my pictures. So every image file in every folder (including image files in temporary internet files). So the end result is that the photos you want to look at get lost in the mix with the other image files on your storage card
[HTC Excalibur] AbsoluteDesignz:
thats true...
[HTC Excalibur] oldsap:
can you post the link here please?
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
i give it to you but it shows the hole of your storage card
[HTC Excalibur] oldsap:
sure no problem
[HTC Excalibur] oldsap:
thank you rick
[HTC Excalibur] vi3tboi77:
ok what do i do after i download it

?
[HTC Excalibur] suprajztwenty:
Unzip The File And Copy It To Your Windows Directory...derr Da Derr
[HTC Excalibur] vi3tboi77:
where is Windows Directory?
[HTC Excalibur] vi3tboi77:
can someon tell me sstep by step cuz im slow at this kind of stuff
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Please, no "that's what she said" jokes. Rate this thread to express how you think the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 feels in-hand. A higher rating indicates that it's comfortable to hold for long periods of time, even in one hand. Resist the urge to say "TWSS" just now. Seriously.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] u600213:
Extra weight over my old Note 4 and J700T1 makes it feel more solid. With cases off, Note 9 is more slippery than my Note 4 or J700T1. Note 9 feels fancier because of smooth back but would never dream of using it without a case.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] teegunn:
It feels almost the same as my Note 8. Slightly wider, slightly shorter, slightly heavier than the N8, but so little difference it's tough to notice. Unless you have one in both hands at the same time, really hard to tell the difference.

I still like the Note 7 for in hand feel overall. I think that phone hit the sweet spot for size/weight and height to width ratio. Alas, our N7's are no more (well, some may have a stray around yet), but that was my favorite phone ever for in hand feel (and my favorite phone ever overall honestly I think).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] krypto1300:
So funny, I actually still have 2 Note 7's that for some reason Verizon never wanted. I walked in, called and begged for them to take them, but they never did.

That being said, I think you're right about the feel of the 7. It was a perfect device in the hand. But, boy does the performance stink. Turned it on and compared it to my 9 and it is a slug, even with nothing on it. So strange how I don't recall it being so slow when I got it 2 years ago.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Mike022465:
Having come from an S7, this unit, while esthetically pleasing, is definitely not a one-handed experience like the S7.

The feel of the Note isn't as comfortable as the S7, the thinner bezels and sharper corners makes holding this device a little more worrisome. Especially when you don't have a case to protect your investment.

While the home button isn't in a position that's ideal, at least it's not right by the camera lens.

The S-Pen is great! It's a nice piece of engineering.

The addition of the Bixby button is a brainfart that needs to disappear, as I have NO use for Bixby at all. Samsung is trying too hard to be Apple. Screw Apple, stop following and start leading Sammy.

Just my 2 Canadian cents.

M.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] @rbiter:
I think Samsung nailed a home run with this phone. It's not even a comparison with any iPhone, much less a fair fight.

One of the biggest things people don't mention is the input latency with fingers and the s-pen. Better than the 3 iPhones I've had. S-pen latency is great. I still have not seen a number but it is quick.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] dgcruzing:
Agree..

Until I remapped that painful button it was giving me the ****s..

It would almost drive a person to root the phone and put on one of the ROMs that turns it into something useful.

Overall I am coming off the Hauwai P9 that I was pretty comfortable with for 10 months.. it did everything I needed and I didn't feel like I needed to root it.

The note 9 is feeling good..I have big hands so don't have a problem with it in one hand.. so between 2 thumb typing and a finger and a thumb (2 hands).. I can get a good typing speed up.

Still not sure on the case and screen saver I will settle on.. have got a few going at the moment and playing between them..

The heavy duty one makes the phone a bit big.. but still feels fine and don't get the feeling that I have to be too dainty with it..

The carbon fibre cover I am using now feels a bit like the phone is going to slip out of my hands.. today I was concerned while I was shopping and pulled it out..

I use gnotes for shopping lists thus will have it out a few times with one hand on the trolley and one hand ticking off items..it's at that time I am feeling that I would not want to drop this or it's going to make for a bad day..

But in saying that.. I use a tablet holder in bed for YouTube/gaming or reading..and finding the using it as a back rest while I flick through threads and type them this takes that too heavy feel out of it..

I would say this is a big as I would want with a phone..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Limeybastard:
I wish one day Samsung would banage the curved edges.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] dannejanne:
Yes they are a pain in the ass. It cause me problems instantly when I bough mine yesterday. Had it in the holder in my car and the sun shine on the phone and the edge reflected the bright sunlight and blinded my eyes. It also catches smudges all the time when just holding the phone. It reflects light when looking at the screen taking away screen estate. There´s nothing good with edge at all! Only problems.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Limeybastard:
Sooner the current fashion ceases better. Personally, I envisage another S or Note line without the" show off " edges.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Paninno12:
I guess edges are less pronounced on this Note than S series ? or may be just got used to it.

Reflection on the side is an issue on curved screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Limeybastard:
I agree. Especially the last paragraph.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] xi911:
Well used to have the iPhone X and to be honest I do have small hands so the note 9 feels a bit big on my hand, but also with time I'm having a blast with it, I wish the the fingerprint scanner be a little bit lower.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] bonerp:
The back scratches easily, is a fingerprint magnet and is slippier than a penguin on ice.

I prefer Oneplus's sand back or rubber. These high gloss high slip phones are the dumbest thing to ever be invented. The slip off sofas, smash. Slip out of your hand, smash. Yuk.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] axlin:
Hi there! Did I read you correctly ...

"Until I remapped that painful button..."

This sounds like you have successfully done that!

If so, please share how you did it!

Thx a lot in advance,

Yours truly
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] DeanSF:
Is not as confortable as the S series but pretty good
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] bandario:
Would anyone care to comment on overall durability? Obviously if you drop it without a case on it is going to smash to pieces. Those who have dropped the phone on a hard surface with a case on, how did it fare?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Paninno12:
Got 2 drops of about 1 meter high. No cracks, no damage luckily :) I'm using a cheap silicon case with whitesone dome on screen.

Phone feels solid but you know....glass is fragile.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] bandario:
Thanks for the reply. I was actually just about to purchase but did not realise the entire back is glass!! Pretty big deal for me, I'm coming from the Galaxy Active series. Obviously I'd put a sturdy case on it but not sure if this is the one for me, I'd be absolutely devastated if I smashed the back. Goodbye waterproof.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Acclaimedmadwoman:
Stylus

The Note 9 feels great... but the stylus "clicker" hurts my hand when using. I have to wrap tape around it. The edges are sharp.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] thankyouxda:
Note 5 (note 7 not counted) was the last proper sized Note. Note 9 is too long. 170 grams vs 201 grams on Note 9.

No need to guess where the buttons are (home,back,recents) since they are permanent on Note 5.

At least we have some bezel and led notification which I hear will be gone in the new iteration with the incoming hole punch craze.

Rounded screen edge need to go and flat edges need to come back so that screen won't crack easily in case of a fall.

This phone is hardly pocket able

once the case is added.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] thankyouxda:
I am okay with the weight for the sake of the battery but the size does not help. Think this will be my last Note for a while forward.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Are you comfortable in your own skin? Is your phone comfortable in its skin? Rate this thread to express how you deem the skin on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. A higher rating indicates that you love it: it adds just the right amount of features, it's visually pleasing, and overall it's additive to the experience. If this is a Nexus phone (you didn't think we hand-wrote all of these prompts, did you?) then use this rating to indicate how the latest version of Android looks to you.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] GuestD0377:
I thought I would hate it. I've used either stock or near-stock Android for the last 5 years, starting with the Nexus 5 then the OnePlus 1, 3T and 6.

And I did at first. The bloatware, the bloat-processes. It was annoying having to "clean" the phone up. But I got over it. Looking forward to OneUI.

I still prefer the clean and simple look of stock Android. But I have no issues with Samsung's skin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] sullytrny:
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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Rate this thread to express how well you can see the Samsung Galaxy Note 9's display outdoors. In case you've been playing Minecraft for 18 months straight, you might not known how to get outside anymore. Well, find the door and walk through it. A higher rating indicates that it has very high maximum brightness and thus fantastic outdoor visibility in direct sunlight.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] AndyCr15:
Most Samsungs over the last few years have been up over 800 lumens for me, but this doesn't quite reach 600. It surprises me as it seems very bright. Does anyone else measure the lumens?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] vojopd:
Is it brighter than note 8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] suzook:
Not as bright as my N8. The auto brightness is broken, I think.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] teegunn:
My autobrightness works well on my note 9. I don't see much difference in max brightness when in auto mode outside between the Note 9 and note 8 though. When not using autobrightness, having both phones at max, the Note 9 is slightly brighter and slightly whiter IMO.

FWIW, displaymate has rated the Note 9 brightest, most accurate, best display ever. Just like they did with the Note 8 last year, S9 this spring.... Sammy always makes the best displays, and currently the Note 9 has the best display available on any phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Limeybastard:
Nope. I think it's a software bug, when toggling between camera and phone sometimes the phone brightness will be brighter than before.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] kebabs:
I think when its in manual mode, you dont get access to the full range of brightness, only after putting it into autobrightness mode. Perhaps Samsungs way of not letting the phone get too hot and igniting like the Note 7?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] 0alfred0:
Its normal, all phone manufacturers do that.

This is because an automatic brightness will be able to increase brightness if it is needed for a short time (like when you are outside in the sun and use it for a few minutes) but it wears out the battery and screen so it needs to cut back after a little while. when you are on manual, the phone cannot regulate so the maximum they can allow has to be a safe level. Most phones also dim brightness when you play a graphics heavy game since temperature is death for your battery. its like thermothrottling for CPU. Totally normal and necessary. otherwise people would complain why their battery capacity is down to 70% after 6 months.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] DeanSF:
Good visibility but i prefer to have the full control of the max brightness without auto mode
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
How well do you know your fifty shades of grey? Rate this thread to express how good the Samsung Galaxy Note 9's display contrast is. A higher rating indicates that black is true black, rather than a very dark gray.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] arif124:
Lana
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
If you're colorblind, please disregard this thread. Rate this thread to express how you deem the color saturation and accuracy of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9's display. A higher rating indicates that you think that color accuracy is very high and saturation is excellent.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] RockStar2005:
It would also be helpful if people posting in here would compare the Note 9's color accuracy to the S9/S9+ and/or of course the Note 8 too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] vincey2kr1:
I'm so tired of Samsung inconsistencies with screen colors. Note 9 On top and note 8on bottom. To me the note 8 seems to have the better cleaner whites. The note 9 seems to be pushing a dirty white even compared to my iPhone x. Setting to maximum brightness indoors the iPhone x gets the brightest.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Lethal_NFS:
I got my Note 9 yesterday and I immediately noticed that my Note 8 has more vibrant colors. Note 9 seems slightly washed out compared to it. All settings are exactly the same on both phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] PsiPhiDan:
So how are these getting rated as the most amazing, accurate screen ever? It clearly isn't based on the images in this thread... Or are these just isolated cases?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] jimv1983:
I think the "Basic" setting looks pretty good. The default "Adaptive" mode is terrible. WAY oversaturated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Limeybastard:
Lol same here.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] JuicyBrah:
When viewing the screen at anything over a 30 degree angle, I get a very slight blue tint. Is that normal?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Limeybastard:
Yep
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] wstahlm80:
Yeah... This is kinda annoying. I don't recall my S8 doing this anywhere near as bad.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Dreadsta5889:
I noticed the colors didn't pop and weren't overly vibrant like my S8. The Note 9 I believe are much more true and accurate.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Rev_Nev:
I came from using an LG V20 for just over a year and a half. The screen on that one wasn't bad but the burn in was unreal after about 6 months of using it. I have to say that I love this Note 9 screen, it's sad to hear some users say the Note 8's is better
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] parusia:
I don't agree with some of the users here. I got both phones, and believe me the Note 9 screen is better than the Note 8, not enough to blow the Note 8 out of the water but it is better.

Both phones are amazing pieces of technology, and any one can be happy with either of them, but to say that the Note 8 has better display is very inaccurate.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Limeybastard:
Fingers crossed it was because my n8 screen was more "aged" that it looked better. Either way, it is what it is. Now I just compared my old note 8 and my wife's note 8 to my note 9 screen again.

When comparing the brightness slider bar on the note 8 compared to the note 9, the note 8 appears to be much brighter with same screen mod and given slider values than the note 9. Even turned fully up to Max brightness the note 8 was brighter.

Someone also who has an n8 should compare.. I just compared two note 8s to my note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] alexchin91:
my "basic" setting feel like washed out and the colour seems dull and yellowish.. is that my screen problem? able to change new unit?

with adaptive display screen mode is much better
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Limeybastard:
Basic always looks like that lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] suzook:
Custom kernel would allow complete control over color and saturation. Not sure why samsung doesn't offer it in stock setup. EVERY screen varies. Not just phone screens, but all including TV's.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] alexchin91:
What's this best setting for best display?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Limeybastard:
So true.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] gyokzoli:
Well, in auto brightness mode, the Note9 is brighter than iPhoneX. But of course you have to test it under direct light.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] dgcruzing:
Got to agree,

Just testing mine these last few days and I am coming off the Huawei P9.

The whiteness is better on that then it is on this N9..

But in saying that, I went off Samsung phones for the last few releases due to the S6 screen problem..as in getting that yellow tinge after a year..I had one replaced under the phone plan..(not without direct confirmation of holding phones next to each other in the phone store..Vodaphone..and showing them the threads on it..).. I was.pissed as had the same on the nexus Google tablet that was made by them and never acknowledged the same problem and didn't produce/release screens that could be retro fitted..both Google and Sammy dudes us on those. ( We would have had a 100+ in a Google forum on it and even had a Google rep in there for a while until the heat got too much..but never a satisfactory outcome so binned and chances are never buy a Google made tablet again)..

So I am wondering if they haven't pegged it back like this so that there is not a screen burn that has happened before.. only time will tell how long it will last.. but evening viewing and colours are fantastic..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] teegunn:
Has anyone tried putting the phone into entertainment or high performance mode? Really seems to make a difference on display brightness and overall look. Phone comes stock in optimized mode, which reduces display brightness by 10% from the entertainment or high performance modes. Try it out and see, it makes a difference.

So I spent the last 20 minutes with my Note 8 side by side of my Note 9. Note 9 is not quite as "punchy" with the contrast settings, I agree. It is at least as bright as the Note 8, but the whites are "truer" side by side, same display settings on both phones. I can see why Displaymate ranks the Note 9 best display ever, but it is not quite as cranked up on the contrast as much as past Samsung phones. However, we are talking such a slight difference that unless you have these phones side by side you cannot tell. I can say this though, I was hoping for a bit more improvement in the display from the N8 to the N9. There isn't much discernable difference. Slightly whiter whites, slightly muted contrast setting on the N9. Whether in adaptive or any of the other modes, same thing can be said across the board. N9 a truer to real image display with same brightness as N8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] jal3223:
I have noticed the same thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] djbutter:
I much prefer basic. All the other modes are eye-searingly punchy and over-the-top to me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Darknightkiller:
Wow!! People are so full of it! The note 9 screen is better than the note 8 screen hands down. No contest!

Don't be confusing people! I do have both notes, iPhone X and OnePlus 6 and I can say the screen on the note 9 is better than all. If the screen on your Note 8 looks better than the one on the 9 then you have a defective unit. No matter how great a phone is some people will always find a way to criticize it!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] marko94:
You have OP6? I have it also. Can you tell me in short is note 9 better ..I am thinking of buying it :) here or pm ,thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Darknightkiller:
The Note 9 is better in every possible way keeping in mind the OnePlus 6 is a beast of a phone as well. The only thing I miss from the OnePlus 6 is the UI but I installed Nova launcher on my Note 9 and made the experience very similar. That being said this is what I like about my Note 9:

- Better battery life

- S pen

- Display is nice and crisp

- Dual stereo speakers

- Cameras

- Samsung DEX

- Accessory support

- Performance is very similar to OnePlus 6

If you have the money I recommend you buying this phone but keep into consideration that the OnePlus 6 is one hell of a phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] marko94:
Thanks for short review. I know that OnePlus is nice, I had 5, 5t and now 6. But I want something even better, and good thing with Samsung is that you can't easy flash custom rom. That is why I want switch from OnePlus, I am tired of flashing new ROMs almost everyday,haha :D

Also I read a lot about note 9, and reviews are great.

And I think with note 9 I don't need to buy phone in next 2 years
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Darknightkiller:
That's the reason I purchased the Note 9 as well ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] PsiPhiDan:
Don't forget you also gain wireless charging and IP68 rating for water/dust.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] Limeybastard:
All I can see is the note 9 screen is more appeasing to the eye than the note 8 screen, somewhat more natural if I can use that word . However, the note 8 screen does look more sharper in my eyes. I very much doubt my eyes can see the slightly reduced PPI though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Real Life Review] marko94:
Is it possible to hide navbar, like on op6?