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[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Applicable offline as well. Go through clauses 2 & 6 of tnc :

https://images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/in/tnc/galaxy-s21mar-redemption-tnc.pdf
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Dpk1:
March update is rolling now.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] 4nd3r50n:
Does anyone know when the HDFC card cashback will come in, if you've bought it using the HDFC bank card?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] lycan_codex:
After three EMIs
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] 4nd3r50n:
Thanks. much :)
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Kiran-Kumar:
Sold my S21U for 78k, bought Fold 2 with Watch 3 LTE offer + free insurance cover...My initial thoughts....surreal experience.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] 4nd3r50n:
Is there a Exynos chip on there or the SD 865? If it's the same Exynos chip as the Note 20 Ultra then it does not make sense in terms of value.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Kiran-Kumar:
Its Snapdragon 865+ in India....so no Exynos 990 like the Note 20U
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] sagarb:
good choice but are you ok with the weight also no water resistant.you shoulda waited for fold 3 it was around the corner.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Kiran-Kumar:
I got adjusted to it already...but finding it difficult to get a good case....ordered later case which ll be delivered in the next 7-8 days. Hoping the Samsung Care+ cover should take care of any liquid/water accidents.

Fold 3 yes, I should have waited...after the S21U power button broke, I had no choice but to go with Fold 2 (snapdragon).

Used iPhone 11 Pro max for a week dint like at all and other Android manufacturers are pretty much non existent to me. :LOL:
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] imaginewebstudio:
Hdfc offer was on non emi also right as my store confirmed it now i m bt worried
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
No... It was only for emi transactions atleast that's what I've been told and I faced an issue because HDFC stopped issuing card at that time due to some RBI mandate but for my luck got 10k exchange bonus so I was happy!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] abhi021:
So the bug has finally hit my device. The screen has stopped functioning. Managed to put my device in download mode and load the software again through ODIN. Not sure what triggered the screen being dead. Software update or it came with faulty screen.

Doesn't seem to be software issue as ODIN successful passed.

Will need to visit the service center. More and more are gonna face this issues I guess. Quality sucks for flagship device.

What if this crap happens when you are on holiday in the mountains somewhere where you cant get it fixed or do not have spare device, or you are forced to buy / or cant buy new.

Time to get it fixed and sell this crap.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] hardshock:
Has anyone applied a screen guard to the Galaxy Active 2? If so, kindly mention which one you got and also your feedback.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] 4nd3r50n:
Doesn't that warrant a replacement rather than repair?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] abhi021:
Replacement only when it's not repairable. In this case they can repair by replacing the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Anyone have recently bought and Watch active offer available ? Offer unlocked for me today but showing only microsoft 365
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
I have from Amazon... It's called a "tempered glass" but it's crappy... It's made of plastic and now scratched like hell!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] sagarb:
same happed to me it will take 1 week mate depends on parts availability.ask for battery change also
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Hope you flashed CSC_...OXM and not HOME_CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] kannanX10:
@sagarb and @abhi021

Can you share your device manufacturing month from the box or by dialing *#12580*369#
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] abhi021:
Ya it was CSC

Should get it by tomorrow. They confirmed for the screen which is available at samsung part warehouse here, have been told will get it by tomorrow. However not sure about the extended warranty or anything of that sought.

In regards to battery they mentioned it has to be replaced by default when changing the screen. Not sure how true is that

Plan to sell this off by month end, either Op9 pro or get the iPhone 12 pro.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Dpk1:
This confirms my doubts regarding the samsung hardware QC! I faced this in the past on the Note20 ultra. Worst part is that nobody knows what triggers this black screen? The Samsung flagship smartphones are not reliable anymore, I guess!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Food for thought : S21 Ultra's weight distribution doesn't feel right.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] sagarb:
true feels heavy too.missing s10+ weight
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] zaydenQ:
Ordered a normal S21 256GB Violet model for my friend today using the corporate benefit. Got the phone for 63K + Watch Active 2 and ADLD insurance. Decent-ish deal I guess.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] hardshock:
Has anyone used Gadgetshieldz screen/camera guards for the phone or the watch?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] kannanX10:
@Virgo_Guy and friends

any recommendations for S21 ultra screen protectors?

Is spigen UV tempered any good for the price?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
I have... Even on my S21U I'm using their matte one... But there's peeling on the edges if you are using case and they said they'll fix it for the next redesign! It's a good product nevertheless but will require a bit of patience while application...
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08SR7NJD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_W25YD37EE3FRXFCK29WM

This one seems good with good reviews... Haven't tried it because I don't want to waste money on a new screen guard and find out the fingerprint doesn't work like the time before I tried it! I'll end up not having both the current screen guard as well as the new screen guard and I don't want that!🥺
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Kiran-Kumar:
I had tried this one...the fingerprint doesn't work. Since its liquid based, the application is quiet risky.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
None AFAIK. Don't waste money.

The better one amongst the rest, is the pre-installed one itself.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] kannanX10:
but the issue is my little one peeled off the preinstalled SP in one corner.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
Gadgetshieldz one is good enough! I'm using it now... Peeling is there a bit but it'll protect the screen as much as the pre installed one... So I'd suggest u to go for it!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] VRaju:
If u have plans to use phone with any case. do not buy gadgetshieldz screen protector. it become a mess to use. until u end up removing it. only go for it using ph without case
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
I actually talked to them directly and they told I purchased a non case fit one and they sent me the case fit one... It was again problematic for me so they sent me a replacement for free saying that's case fit... It's fine but still is peeling a bit when I press the case a bit hard... Then I again mailed them and they today sent me a mail saying that they have fixed the design of the casefit one... Just mail them once if u have any issues because they are actually helpful! FYI I'm not sponsored by gadgetshieldz!😅😝
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] sagarb:
no words for the battery I'm getting from this monster simply awsome using in power mode getting 3hrs for 18percent usage simply awsome.

Spoiler content hidden.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] lycan_codex:
Is this true ? I saw this from the whatsapp status of Samsung's priority store @ BTM 2nd Stage, Bangalore. Will need to check with him post my calls today.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
Talked to Samsung support regarding phone heating during video calls and they were useless as always! But... I got something in return... A complete history of my phone!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Ankit Chahar:
That fingerprint recognition rate is alarming
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] 4nd3r50n:
What the hell???? Is this true?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
I know! I was also surprised! But I never had a problem... So I am confused!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
@ zoom

Haven't come across any practical usage scenaior so far with the 30x zoom, let alone 100x.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] imaginewebstudio:
Wtf r u sure ??

Jst check i cud jst sell this n get new one with one more watch...as cashify is giving 68k resale value 😀😀
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] goldsmit409:
I am getting an s21u for 75k, is this a good deal?

How is the Exynos version performing or I am better of with an iPhone 12 or wait for the OnePlus 9 pro?

Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Good phone, better batterylife than immediate predecessors, GPU is a bit weak but that's subjective depending upon one plays games or not, CPU performance is acceptable for a flagship, weight distribution isn't uniform(is heavier on the upper end, if that matters), camera needs improvement overall, ads show up especially if used with Samsung account logged in, speakers are good.

Don't board the Apple flight if you do not have the Apple ecosystem or no plan of getting the ecosystem, otherwise you will end up in a bitter experience and would somewhat regret paying that much for a "half experience". It isn't a complete, "standalone" device I feel, though Apple never said this officially. Performance across the board is top notch, cams are good, phone unlocking experience isn't great as it requires gymnastics sometimes, batterylife is good for a day(12 pro) , not excellent.

My biggest issue with iOS is - no straight forward call recording app as none can record locally in the phone due to the nature of iOS and the process required to record calls using 3rd party servers is cumbersome.

9 Pro has been sounding good so far. Overly hyped cams! Performance will be "zippy" as always OOS & SoC wise. Apparently it has large vapor chamber + heat dissipating material and so SD888's "known heating" would be controlled well. Wait for a week, look at early reviews to have a better idea to decide.

- All my opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] sasha8200:
One of the biggest plus point of Apple is Price stability. iPhone 12 cost same today as it was at time of launch. in Oct 2020

S20 price has fallen a lot in less than 1 month of launch,
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] thegr8anand:
Anyone able to get their smart watch yet? My dad also got an s21 ultra too yesterday and he used the samsung shop app as suggested. But have to wait 72hrs since phone was activated. Really hate i went in early and got mine in feb. smartwatch offer makes the price decent.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] dr.ketan:
I have bought s21u on 8th March but Samsung shop app yet not showing offer. I have asked custom care few days ago and they said, offer will be start from 20th while dealer saying it will from 25th but today on 22nd it's not available. Though it will available till 30th April

Keep posting if anyone have found it available

At presently only offer available is Microsoft office 365
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] thegr8anand:
Yes the T&C did say it was supposed to start from 20th March. I assumed because i had just activated on shop and not waited 72 hours i was not seeing it. Lets see what happens.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Though buying price barely changes, resale value goes down by quite a margin for Apple products as well. It's a big minus buying an Apple and consider reselling if you do the math - In India.

Whereas, Samsung flagship phones can be purchased at a much lower price than the MOP counting from day 1 of market release and even if purchased at MOP, considering offers/goodies on prebook and reselling them/corporate offers/cashback etc. the *amount paid" for the phone looks pretty attractive end of the day, so much so that if the phone is resold the loss seems acceptable - something that can no way be applied to an iPhone.

"Get" 12 pro base model for INR 115000/-. Resale it for 80/85k, say in a month.

Get S21 ultra for approx 82000/-. Resale it for 75k, say in a month.

So the significant loss is going with the iPhone and not the Samsung. Even if the consumer uses it on long terms basis, the resale value goes down the drain anyways.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] lycan_codex:
Sorry, its a false alarm. They are just subtracting the price of the watch from the phone's price and making it look like there's a price reduction. Nothing has changed.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Kiran-Kumar:
Watch 3 lte offer for my zfold 2 went live at exactly 20th March 12AM, thatz as committed.

Not sure whatz happening for all the delay for WA2 for S21 series.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] krkdesigns:
Lately, I have not been able to capture more than 15 - 20 pictures continuously. I get a message saying the phone battery is too hot and the camera cannot operate. I had nothing but a bad experience with this phone camera so far.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] zaydenQ:
25th Jan? I hope so. :D But on the app/website it says delivery will be made by 28th Jan. Hope it happens by 25th!

I have two queries.. if anyone can help please do.

1. S21 Ultra has E-Sim Utility right? If it doesn't I will have to transfer my Jio esim back to a physical sim.

2. Also how to preclose the EMI on HDFC? Does anyone have any experience with it?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Kiran-Kumar:
Same here, I now repent it, Now I will have to wait until 5th Feb :(
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Kiran-Kumar:
1. I doubt, it has 2 sim slots in the tray, one up and down.

2. Just call the mobile banking customer care, tell them you need to preclose the emi.

They will give you the balance amount and you will be forwarded to an IVR were you need to enter the OTP you received.

Post that you will have 3 days to make the balance payment, the process is similar to how you pay your monthly bills.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nick191:
You went for 512 GB variant I guess! I will get it on 28th Jan! [256GB/ Silver]
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] zaydenQ:
Ah, then I'd convert it to a physical sim before I get the phone. But I noticed that the internet speed on the Esim is 2x faster than physical sim.

And thank you for the help! Will foreclose the EMI when I get the money after selling my Note 20U and Watch Active 2.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Kiran-Kumar:
Converting to physical SIM hardly takes 10 minutes with no extra charges.

In my experience, jio e-sim on my Note20U was poor with connectivity and drained a lot of battery.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] abu46:
Will do, can you suggest any good brand. I have always used the in box sammy charger and have no experience with 3rd party ones..
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nick191:
Anker, Aukey and Ravpower are good brands to go for but unfortunately I don't see they have 25Watt bricks yet!

It would be preferable to go with Samsung's 25Watt Charger, you can purchase is through Samsung Shop App!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] abu46:
Yes i was also unable to find any good ones. Looks like the official one is the only way..
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
@zaydenQ

S21 Ultra has 2 physical SIM slots & eSIM facility.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
If u have a type a brick at your home from a good company, then that is actually enough... From what I've heard, it's always good to charge the phone at a lower power than rated and it'll save your battery's health... I'm not sure if it's right though! But I would suggest you get an Mi type C cable and a power brick from a reputable company. I actually have a type c adapter of my Nexus 6P and type A adapter of a Motorola X2 so I'm planning on using that with an Mi cable or with a wireless charger and charge it at night.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nick191:
Finally the first Battery Drain test is out for Exynos 2100 on YouTube.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Kiran-Kumar:
8.5 hrs for FDH+ 120hz.

We can expect 6hrs SOT for QHD+ 120hz.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nick191:
That's pretty good considering the Screen size and refresh rate. We can simply put it at lower resolution and refresh rate when outside or on long trip ! It will definitely cross 10+ hours of SOT with that!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Kiran-Kumar:
If you choose standard refresh rate, its locked to 60hz. VRR wont work.

I get around 9+ hrs of SOT on S20 Ultra with 60hz, 40% brightness, dual SIM.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nick191:
Yeah, that's also true will have to see how it performs when locked at 60 Hz !
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
You have the link?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nick191:
Here,
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Kiran-Kumar:
Sales for 256GB starts from 25th Jan....I'm now tempted to get it :p

But what will I do to my historical data of 200GB? :(
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nick191:
Just wait for few more days then to loose half of the storage space! In those 4 days you will see hell lot of reviews on YouTube and XDA forum!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] thegr8anand:
yeah still nothing today.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] kannanX10:
went thro' gsmarena's op9 pro review and it seems op9 pro cameras are not that good(detail and sharpness are not even as good as op8 pro),hasselblad only for marketing
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Bidyadhar:
I just bought s21 ultra under corporate offer for 85k. Is it worth it this way? Or do i cancel it and order under the hdfc emi scheme for the watch. Does the watch comes in stock? It's always showing out of stock for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Yeah, all the reviews say similar + high jump on price makes it worse!

Personally, I thought the intense camera-hype would translate into reality to a great extent.... disappointed.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
I was skeptical from the beginning because I've been following OnePlus for a long time even though I've not owned one till now! I always feel OnePlus has some kind of compromise... Like buggy software, average camera, QC problems etc. And now I feel it's becoming more and more oppo and vivo than OnePlus!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Rattlesnake3:16:
Hasselblad's worthless collaborations with mobile phone manufacturers continues...

They've announced a long term partnership with OP but I don't think that's gonna make a staggering difference.

And as far as OnePlus is concerned, boarding the hype train ain't gonna get them nowhere. The brand's USP is fizzing out at a rate where they've started losing interest from their OG customers. A lot of them jumped ship elsewhere and are quite happy.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Now my offer showing watch active 2 but still unable to place order as it saying out of stock. May be technical error
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Watch Active 2 offer now available who bought after 8march. I have just redeemed mine.

thegr8anand
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] thegr8anand:
Does it come up under For You in Samsung Shop?

It says redemption right now is only for users who activated on or before 9th march.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Yes, it's under "For you"

I have bought on 8th and activated on 10th
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] InsertDumbNick:
Hey there. Was wondering if anyone else has an issue with Instagram stories on this phone? Although it's GK that ig is more streamlined on iOS, I can clearly tell the diff between this and my previous phone S9+. It's just so choppy when you try scrolling through them or when they transition. Also, random stutters, although not quite often, across the UI.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
Anyone find a good edge to edge plastic screen protector? The one I have is having issues with case and the cheap ones I got from Amazon didn't reach the entire edges!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] aj7400:
Hello everyone , coming to XDA after 2 years , because I was using iphone 😂.

Can anyone guide me is the Indian Exynos s21 ultra worth to buy ? I am confused between s21 ultra / OnePlus 9 pro / upcoming mi 11 ultra / iphone 12

Is the Exynos 2100 keeping up with sd 888 this time ?

Also please let me know what are the best deals you are getting on s21 ultra .

I tried 4 shops , the best I got was for Rs 87000 + 990 for the watch. @Bidyadhar @Virgo_Guy
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] dr.ketan:
I got @84k + 990 (watch active 2) 3 wks ago.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] aj7400:
Can you tell me how did u get that at 84k ? Any special offers or corporate offer ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Off line store. No special offer. They have installed Samsung Shop and made some exchange offer.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] aj7400:
Did you exchange your old device ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Nope. They gets benefit of exchange offer from Samsung. I have not made any exchange but they claimed exchange offer from Samsung and pass Partial benefit to customer (me)
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] aj7400:
How has the phone been so far ? Good or great ?

Exynos problems?

Camera quality?

I am confused between OnePlus 9 pro / s21 ultra/ or upcoming mi ultra
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] aj7400:
Can you also provide the contact number and address of the shopkeeper ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Hardly used for couple of of hrs. Kept reserved for development purpose only. I am using Note 20 as primary device.

Will send you seller info in morning from office.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] aj7400:
Okay , please do send ,

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Bidyadhar:
In the "for you" tab of samsung app, it shows you are eligible and inside it only shows the Microsoft offer, does the watch offer comes only when it's in stock?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] dr.ketan:
It was same for me but appeared on 25th. Then I have placed order and just today got delivered too
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Bidyadhar:
Thanks! Good to know, I thought it was just a scam to lure customers
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] sasha8200:
Has anyone received 10K cash back for Prelaunch offer.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] dr.ketan:
You mean hdfc? Usually it deposits after paying 3 EMI
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] master_class:
The AUC8 update is out

Camera and Device improvements from the info.

Size - 1140 MB.

April security Patch

Camera updated to version . 83
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nick191:
AOD kills battery like anything!!!

Without AOD I get around 6-7 SOT with AOD 4-5 SOT.

Just like every S series it heats up like crazy when GPS is ON Mobile Data is ON and it struggles to catch network !!! Had many such cases where it eats 10% of battery pretty fast in above conditions.

1 thing I have noticed: It cools down pretty fast as well!

Anyone facing above issues! I have invested in this phone to keep it for at least 2 years, after such experiences I am already tempted to get my hands on ON 9 Pro which is getting difficult to control!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] srikanthuk:
Can anyone who bought the phone lately tell me the discounted price you got from offline stores.

I meant the price without exchange. Was looking at the 16GB model.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Bidyadhar:
Does anyone know when the watch sales will start for people who bought after 9th March?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] aj7400:
I am getting the 12/256 for flat 86000 in cash ,

The shopkeeper is managing all the exchange and cashbacks , I am just paying cash .

I don't think you require a 16 gb model unless you require the 512 gb storage.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sukrith:
Don't bro... You'll regret it! My battery drains and heats up like hell only when the camera is on... When I go out, usually the same applies to me as well... My phone is on data and I stream music from YTmusic... But the battery drain isn't that much...
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nick191:
I am trying to use it by keeping AOD OFF. I really doubt I will be able to keep it once the WFH scenario ends as going out is like heating it up! Never had this happening every time with OP phone I had! It used to happen but very rare. Let's see right now I have kept it at FHD+ and AOD OFF!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] sam142000:
Guys just want to update you, probably there's some glitch in the Samsung shop app.

When I pre-ordered the Ultra thru Amazon in Jan, I ordered it with the watch@999 offer and got the watch in 2-3 days.

Few days back I randomly checked the Samsung app to see what happens if go to redeem the pre-order offer. I was able to redeem it there as well and ordered myself Galaxy Buds live@1999.

Now I have the watch active 2 and the Galaxy buds thru the pre-order.