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[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] blackhawk:
You can have your cake and eat it too just missing the high battery sucking refresh rate.

Android 12 is to be closely scrutinized as well; it's causing problems across the board not just Samsung devices.

All those glowing reviews from CNET, Tom's Guide, Phonearena, etc for the S21U, now the S22U are reminding me of their glowing reviews for the Fold series. The Folds are a mess... I'll start there.

When the user's start saying what they think of a given model, that's when the truth comes out.

Form factor alone the N10+ rips them to shreds, but real usage tests like this really say a mouthful. The silly N10+ should even be close in real life usage speed to these new phones after 2-3 years. In this vid the N10+ ends up being faster as the ram memory loads up, wtf?

At this moment I've just about filled my .5tb SD card so for $169 I'll get a V30 rated 1tb card. More importantly I can do a factory reset and not need to reload .5+tb of data. Even 1tb of internal memory wouldn't satisfy my needs in capacity alone. How Apple of you Samsung.

Even on the old battery I'm getting 9-11 hours SOT in a slimmer form factor, lighter phone with a better bezel/display ratio. Samsung has been dropping the ball in various ways since the N10+ and so has Google Android since Pie.

Usability and functionality are the only things that really matter... less smoke and more traction on the asphalt please Samsung💥
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] blackhawk:
The real test is SOT time. Accubattery history can accurately measure that...
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] kpt_falkon:
Fair enough, the S22U has less SoT than my S21U did. But this is also comparing 6-8 months of (real, not "security") updates. There were several "update eras" where my S21U battery life was worse than before, and several hat were better than that last update.

I still argue that the "improved" high brightness S22 screen is a major culprit in battery life. It's well known that the screen is eating up a large majority of the battery. Going from 1200 to 1400NIT is a serious increase in output, to the point of being statistically calculable and falling into an expected range of decreased SoT.

My own daily use case of ~85% screen off time while streaming music has given better battery life than the S21U gave me.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Village_Idiot:
To your entire response. It sounds like it's the disconnect between the keyboard and couch.

🙄
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] blackhawk:
Simply using manual brightness control and keeping it below 50% should solve that problem.

Using any phone in direct sunlight isn't the best plan especially if it's running hot.

Variable refresh rate, 5G and Android 12 scoped storage are offsetting the more efficient memory gains.

Reports of hot running devices, as usual, is sure to eat battery. Optimizing usually solves this.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] kpt_falkon:
I feel I can give XDA a better answer in 6-8 months when Samsung has pushed several real updates.

My device is super, super optimized. I made a post in the S22U battery thread detailing how I use my phone and what I've done to it.

The short of it is; My device doesn't run many syncing apps and has some -very- conservative energy settings, plus some savings from the Galaxy Max Hz app.

The best I've seen so far is coming home with 75% battery from an entire work day of streaming music for 7 hours + 1.5 hours of screen on time.

Compare this to coming home with 65% with my S21U, set up as similarly as possible (but without the Galaxy Max Hz app).

I do not believe battery life on the S22U is worse than the S21U. And for having a space-sucking S-Pen plus IP68 rating.

As for OP's topic, file transfer problems,

I dont use SD cards anymore (have no real use for more than 256GB), but going from Samsung phone to Samsung phone has been painless. I dont run auto syncing apps, so some times my Gapps and Samsung data may be out of date, but generally (in the past few years of having an S8+, S10+, S21U, and now S22U) all my contacts, text message history, and app installs have been correct.

Anything I would rely on an SD card for I actually keep a backup on my actual computer - so if something needs to be transferred, it just takes minutes.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bomp306:
I have a Samsung T7 SSD for large files, the speeds it copies are super fast. I also feel having no SD card helps the phone to run so much smoother.

I have as 5.4k drone and those videos are huge And photos are large too.

Also smart switch advised 1hr 24min backup gets done in 5 mins (25GB).

Can't recommend a portable SSD enough. Although an SD card is useful I don't miss the slow speeds.

I also used Google drive to backup my photos as it's so much easier to search for items/people.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] blackhawk:
I can't see using a stock Samsung without optimizing the hell out of it. Auto sync runs only for texting on my phones. Without optimization Samsung's are a mess, but I'm good with that as some may prefer everything running, I guess, but I don't!

I didn't really do anything with my spen for 2-3 months, so long it took some time to reinitalize it🤣 The bt remote shutter release is excellent. Magnifier occasionally but Smart Capture when you need it saves so much trouble. Great for those cryptic system messages you can't cut and paste. I now use it almost daily depending on what I'm doing. It's a very handy tool when you need it.

A 5000mAh battery should be more than enough. I don't like the thicker form factor or increased weight. The N10+ is a good balance, for some, others hate even that size. Both need a good way to carry them; vest pocket, clip case, I prefer bdu cargo pants for stashing these phones.

Both Google Android and Samsung should have made better design choices to make this generation of OS and hardware more efficient at idle. Both the S21U and the S22U should easily out perform my N10+ as far as battery life with 5G disabled and display set to 60hz. Samsung's 108 mp cam is counterproductive and at the cost of likely more energy consumption. The biggest improvement was purely optical; flare control. 10 to16 mp cams are the optimum sensor size for these phones. More hype... grrrrr.

Android 12 seems to be screwing up the usage ram too, it could be a firmware issue though. That vid I posted shows the N10+ loading apps faster than the S22U was the ram load gets high, wtf?* i clear the ram a lot to keep Brave from sucking battery when not in use but other than that, it's not needed and like the vid impacts app loading speed little if not cleared.

Predictably the N9 was slower across the board though, but still quite usable.

Android Scoped storage though is just an Apple nightmare. No way to disable it and Samsung doesn't give the user enough options to neuter it.

More performance hits for what? Security? BS... there's no saving dumb bunnies so now we all suffer. Everyone's a winner, everyone's secure, and it simply is a flawed strategy.

The SD card option should always be present on a flagship device. All my PCs even laptops are dual drives. Having a data drive saves time, sweat, sanity and helps prevent critical data loss. Lessons I learned the hard way and have no desire to repeat those mistakes again on Android.

Shame on Samsung... I See You and ain't pleased. 3 years ago Samsung reached their zenith.

*All those pro phone reviews are reminding me now of MSNBC, CNN, etc spin crap... in other words, worthless🧐
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] blackhawk:
Never trust SmartSwitch with critical data especially music databases. Copy/paste only.

Just like Kies, SmartSwitch will burn you eventually. Critical data retention is a PCs primary function... a data drive(s) is mandatory.

Without one you are deprived of an important asset.

You can work around not having one but the results are inferior. Cloud storage is useless without a good signal and a functional internet.

Ask the folks in the Ukraine about that. There's no substitute for having it on disc.

With V60 and V90 SD cards the speed is there. A V30 card is fast enough for almost everything except recording 4-8K vids*. Playback though is no problem with a V30 rated card. A Sandisk V30 1tb card is going for $169 now. Why paid Apple storage prices?

Samsung use to brag how different they were from Apple in their ads... What's Your Name?

Sammy forgot their name and branding.

*with 4K vid recording a V30 card may be sufficiently fast. Regardless it's best practice to always have the DCIM folder in internal memory. Files are then transferred to the SD card data drive. Never have more than one folder with the word dcim in it though!
[Black Shark 4] daydanhoorah:
Hi,

I have purchased BS4 and I am wondering if we need to wait for 7 days to unlock the bootloader.

Can anyone share here the actual correct root procedure entirely? I am willing to provide a donation and appreciation for the help using PayPal. Thank you!
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[Touch HD General] tboy2000:
UPDATE... MISTAKE: It is 0.5% cashback not 5%. Sorry all!

That would bring it to £497.49 :(

Play.com price: £499.99

Quidco Cashback: 5% (https://www.quidco.com)

Total cost: £474.99

I think that is the cheapest price in the UK. Play.com only ship mobiles to UK only though.

Very tempting.
[Touch HD General] mic_888:
Thanks for the link -I already ordered from Clove though - they say stock will be coming in 4th Nov.......but I might order from Play if the dates change - that's a good price!
[Touch HD General] mwatson:
even cheaper here http://www.bestdigitalmarket.com/view/index/product/HTC-Touch-HD-Blackstone-p-497/
[Touch HD General] amireshan:
Yes, I just call them, they reply me that, they will have the HD in stock by next week and it realy cheaper than Expansys, you can even pick it from the shop at Tottenham Court Road, I am going for it. thanks:D
[Touch HD General] StaticPlaya:
I am tempted to go down there next week to get it.
[Touch HD General] tboy2000:
Wow! That's a great price. Is there a catch. I a London based too. Shall we all meet up and go there together to Tottenha Court Road? BTW, Uk guys, I am on 3 network. I should be able to use my USIM in the HD right?
[Touch HD General] StaticPlaya:
When is it coming out at best digital market? I am tempted but I am afraid that I will have problems with my T-Mobile sim and the phone.
[Touch HD General] amireshan:
Don't bother guys, to buy from bestdigitalmarket.com, the price has gone up and release date is same as expansys, lucky me that did not cancell my order with expansys..:eek:
[Touch HD General] NeedAPhone:
Anybody had experience ordering from handtec.co.uk? They seem like the best price right now and a Nov 12th availability.
[Touch HD General] fasty:
I've used Handtec a couple of times. On both occasions I had no problems, with quick delivery on stock items. They do seem to slightly undercut many other suppliers. They are shown as an official supplier by HTC.

- Steve
[Touch HD General] mic_888:
Play appear to have updated their price now - to £519.99 ...
[Touch HD General] tboy2000:
Man why can't these companies stick to one price? Why are the constantly going up and down?
[Touch HD General] amireshan:
Because they know that customers like us will ready to pay anything, who cares, I am stick to one place and that is expansys UK, waiting for my order :D
[Touch HD General] JTHM:
Me too - Clove! :D ....it's sooo close now I'm twitching!
[Touch HD General] thawizard:
you belong banned for posting that in almost every topic. at least be a man and state that it is you who is selling Touch HD on ebay.

by the way, to start bidding at 500GBP (+ 25 GBP shipping) is a rip off, dude.
[Touch HD General] Super Chimp:
According to the new CPW catalogue it's £499.99 from them.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Phredeee:
I have not even installed the WiFi and Tmo has installed Facebook and Amazon Shopping! Grrr.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Paul_Deemer:
I'm on TMobile and got the Unlocked version and Facebook was installed as well but it has an uninstall option. 😁
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Mr. Orange 645:
That's likely a Samsung deal. FB comes preinstalled on Unlocked Sammy Devices too. I can't remember if Amazon is or not, since I use Amazon regularly. I'm fairly certain I install Amazon, but it might've been preinstalled.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] malikin:
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[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Mr. Orange 645:
Just got my TMo model yesterday. FB, Amazon, and the three TMo apps that come pre-installed can all be Uninstaller. It's no big deal. Of all the carriers, TMo is by far the least bloated. Other than the TMo boot screen, this software is indistinguishable from the unlocked version, and is certainly nothing to get upset about.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] entropism:
Just wait until T-Mobile's "Suggested Apps" runs every 60 days
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Mr. Orange 645:
I deleted the suggested app app.

Again, TMo is the least bloated carrier version.

I always buy the unlocked, but with this phone, the TMo version was $100 cheaper, plus they gave me $800 for my Note 20 Ultra, rather than $700 with the unlocked, and the $50 online activation discount, meant it cost me $250 less than the same phone in the unlocked version. And I can always flash the U1 firmware.

I guess at my age, I just care less and less about sweating the small stuff like an app I can uninstall in 2 seconds.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] hand-filer:
Nice! On my S20+ I could disable FB but couldn't uninstall it.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Paul_Deemer:
Yeah same on my S20U there was like 5 different Facebook entries in there but all had to be disabled. Now it's just 1 entry and you can uninstall it if you want.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] entropism:
Don't get me wrong, I totally agree. Hell, I just flash the unlocked firmware on my T-Mobile device and be done with it. But compared to Verizon/AT&T, T-mobile has FAR less bloat.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Mr. Orange 645:
I agree. If they would just stop with the annoying boot up sound and magenta splash screen, I honestly wouldn't be able to tell the difference between TMo firmware and the U1 firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] entropism:
You still get the better call blocking and caller ID with the unlocked firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Mr. Orange 645:
OR you can download the Google phone app. When compared to my unlocked Z Fold 3 or Note 20 Ultra, it's the same.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] JS_racer:
is the unlocked call screener hiya better than the T-Mobile scam shield thing ??

(we had the hiya many years back, )
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] entropism:
I mean, why not just have both?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] easyrider77:
Yep, I've used this on 9+, pixel 6 pro, Samsung s21 ultra, and now the s22 ultra, works fantastic my and easy to use point and click. I love it. Donated 3 times already lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] malikin:
hiya blocks more scam calls outside of t-mobile network so it has a bigger database
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Compusmurf:
What's the pkg name for the TMO suggested app?
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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TNSMANI:
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Thread closed and link removed.

@Oshekher

If any thing requires payment, please pay. Rule 6:

Tool to modify apps, so that payments can be skipped, are prohibited on XDA.
[Introductions] Pthd420:
Well first of thank you so much for accepting me into the fold. Next as the Capricorn I am , the bv9900e subject opening the bootloader. All you have to do is tap build number 7 times become a developer and one of the first 3 options is to unlock bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] AlfaM03:
I'm sure I'm not the only one experiencing this but I am frustrated because I don't know how to fix it. When I am playing games esp Genshin Impact I noticed that when I am about to receive calls or texts or any messages whatsoever the game grinds to the lowest fps. This also happens despite do not disturb mode. Any ideas on how to fix this?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] lewnetoons:
never mind
[Oukitel (All phone models)] captainradish:
I have an Oukitel WP15 and really like the phone apart from it not using VoLTE. Anybody have any ideas as to how to get it working on this phone? The test mode has the sliders greyed out and IMS Service Status has it listed as "unavailable." I know it's supported by the service as the phone it came out of it worked just fine (apart from it being a bit flakey, but I always blamed the phone). Is there some way of forcing the VoLTE flag to be on? I am reasonably competent and know what you're talking about if you mention ADB, but not particularly savvy. Thanks!

EDIT: OK, apparently I figured it out (at least to a degree) by just messing around with all the preferred network types in the test menu. If anybody else is having the same issue I changed the preferred network type to "NR/LTE" then rebooted and it immediately turned VoLTE on as well as wifi and video calling on...so I guess I'm good!

EDIT 2: OK, does anybody have any recommendations on what network type to use? NR/LTE/WCDMA and TDSCDMA both turn on VoLTE but NR/LTE/CDMA/EvDo (which is what I suspect SHOULD be the correct one) doesn't. I'm using Verizon in the US, btw.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] sieger007:
Did you have luck ? This CCP thing has given been goose bumps. I uprgaded to the latest ROM via Flashtool from its website. Now

5G has never worked : Button is in operable in network panel

VoLTE : not working Media tek engineeing apps settings have no effect

Cant upgrade system google apps like youtube or android auto : error out and phone continues to reboot

Such a horrible exp
[Google Pixel 6] deusfaux:
I noticed as of today I have the Emoji 14 set 🫥🫠 etc.

Which app or component updated to give this? I thought it was coming in 12L.

I'm not on 12L or in any other betas
[Google Pixel 6] king_david43:
I think either a gboard update does this or google somehow does it behind the scenes like a feature drop release.
[Google Pixel 6] deusfaux:
Gboard last updated 7 days ago, I would have noticed in that time, so it wasn't that.
[Google Pixel 6] cash2phone:
I would suggest you to please recheck the Android version, either it should be Android 12 or the Emoji set is not 14.
[Google Pixel 6] notnoelchannel:
on my huawei p8 lite I have google android 11 emojis, don't know how, but I like it
[Google Pixel 6] deusfaux:
I'm on 12. This is a Pixel 6. I'm not on 12L, which is where emoji 14 were first spotted
[Google Pixel 6] notnoelchannel:
do you have these?

weird, because on my huawei p8 i have the half of the emojis
[Google Pixel 6] deusfaux:
yes I have the full set.
[Google Pixel 6] TotallyAnxious:
Gboard does a lot of updating in the background without actually updating the APK.
[Google Pixel 6] Yavia:
not sure what is in charge of this, but emoji in Android 12 are kind of independent from os version and Google can update them whenever without pushing an os update
[Google Pixel 6] deusfaux:
every past emoji update I got came with a system OS update. this one might have too, as they appeared within a day or so of when I took the 2nd feb update.
[Google Pixel 6] nutpants:
how exactly do you find out what version of the emoji you have?
[Google Pixel 6] deusfaux:
All the sets are published on emojipedia, you either have them or you don't. There was no notification
[Google Pixel 6] vandyman:
I am happy using MS SwiftKey and their emojis.
[Google Pixel 6] notnoelchannel:
That's weird because I have half of the full set too, any ideas why?

I have Android 6 EMUI 4.1 on my huawei p8 lite
[Google Pixel 6] deusfaux:
Bruh this whole thread is me asking why. I don't know anything about Huawei. This is the Pixel 6 forum. I seem to have got the coinciding with the 2nd Feb 5 update
[Android Head-Units] FrankenWerx:
Hey all, i just got my Hikity 10.1 4g headunit. Sorry if this is the wrong area to post. Ive been struggling to set up my can bus functionality. went into factory settings, protocol settings, and i cant find a protocol for my model of car anywhere. 2016 Nissan 370z. I've tried other protocols for many different models with no luck. is there somewhere that i can find a file or something to add the protocol for my model of car to the list? Or, if anything, can i make my own protocol to add to the list? i happen to have quite a bit of documentation of my specific vehicle's can bus system. Any help at all is massively appreciated!!
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
Is it an MTCD type unit?
[Android Head-Units] FrankenWerx:
The processor is an ac8257.
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
Not MTCD, requested moderator move to Android head units forum.

Op, suggest a search for your cpu and the prefix of your mcu, you might find the right forum and some posts that help you.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] gettinwicked:
It appears there are already a ton of screen protectors, and I definitely want to get one. My preference is glass or a hybrid, not a tpu. I've been looking at the zaggs but they are expensive. However, I have one on my galaxy watch 4 and I have yet to have even a scratch on it (self healing).

So, what are you getting, did you get?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Mr. Orange 645:
Whitestone Dome Premium Film is what I ordered. Will install it as soon as my S22U arrives
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Justinphxaz:
I have the Whitestone Dome glass 2pk from Amazon and it offered like a 30% off coupon I believe. I received the S22 Ultra delivery late in the day, so I haven't had a chance to set it up yet. But early tomorrow morning I'll install the Dome glass. It was perfect on my N20 Ultra, so I'm sure it'll be great on the S22 Ultra.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Kawaisa:
Got the Amfilm UV tempered glass. I'm terrible with these installations and botched the install. Good thing Amfilm has a lenient warranty unlike Whitestone. I also see a white halo around the fingerprint scanner when looking at white screens probably due to the the provided weight. They also didn't provide speaker stickers. Would probably not recommend Amfilm for this phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] borijess:
I installed the Amfilm and had a few bubbles appear. Did not need speaker sticker cause the glue never leaked passed the glass which was great. I contacted Amfilm and they are sending me a replacment glass for the one that had the bubbles. I also used Amfilm on my Note 20 Ultra and it works great. I used to use whitestone dome but it would always start to peel away on the edges. The Amfilm did not have that isssue and would last longer than a year with no peeling.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bjtcars:
Zagg Fusion Curve. Had the guy at best buy put it on and it looks good. I don't have the patience anymore to install them and bubbles drive me crazy.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] 2015Ducatimulti:
I have the Whitestone tempered glass on my S22 Ultra and was a flawless install and works great, some people have reported issues with the Whitestone tempered glass one with the FPR, but I have no issue with it.