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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] blackhawk:
Samsung's 3 years of design ineptness has saved me money; I just use what fullfills my mission best. Let's go for five.

Don't worry the next generation will be "better"🤣

A blind drunk has a better chance at hitting the urinal than Samsung does of hitting the consumer flagship sweet spot... coming soon, new improved self destructing displays. How about a Fold Ultra Sammy?🤣

Verizon like AT&T is partnered with Samsung so don't let them tell you they're not. The large carriers give active input as to the firmware incorporated (or not) into their models. This can have dire implications on latter firmware updates screwing up the UI, courtesy of your friendly corporate carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] cledee:
I'm glad you have saved money. I will enjoy my S23U, like I have enjoyed every other Samsung phone I have gotten over the years. I actually don't view phones that are offering promises. I pre-order, I test the phone for 3-5 days and if I don't like it, I return it. I haven't had to return a Samsung phone yet because I'm not looking for impossible expectations.

I actually have Xfinity Mobile and don't get any unnecessary bloatware from the carrier as it is optional to install their apps.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] varcor:
Being forced to accept needless bloatware and duplicate apps in order to own a specific device is not what most consider "in agreement". Users do have limited options by avoiding carrier branded devices. Debloating is useful as well as long as you have detailed knowledge of which apps or software can be safely be removed without affecting items you chose to keep. I've been purchasing Hong Kong variants the last few years since they have been the closest to a pure Android device Samsung has offered however I haven't been able to verify an S23 Ultra model number which signifies its the Hong Kong device this time around but I'm thinking it's the S9180/DS.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] cledee:
You are not being forced to accept bloat. Everyone knows that Samsung phones will have Google Apps and Samsung Apps. It's not like the phone comes without those apps and then upon activation Samsung installs those apps. You get those apps from the start. With the carriers those apps actually install after you insert their sim card and activate. So the only option to avoid Samsung bloatware is to not buy a Samsung phone. What everyone wants is a full feature Samsung phone but just with Google Apps. It's not going to happen ever. So you either accept the samsung phone with Samsung & Google apps or you pick a new phone like the Pixel 7 Pro.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] varcor:
Not so, you don't have to accept or agree with the excessive bloatware, almost all of it can be removed. One UI would be much less convoluted if Samsung eliminated their duplicate apps. My point being it's difficult to imagine Samsung is significantly benefiting (monetization) by their inclusion. No one expects Samsung to remove any of their crap anytime soon, they have a history of keeping questionable options (Exynos, Bixby, Free) in play regardless of the actual usefulness.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] cledee:
The only way to speak is with your money. You keep buying the phone, they will continue to put their apps, chips, ect. on their phones. If people stopped buying the phone and said it's because of your duplicate software, Samsung would listen and change their ways. I don't like the duplicate apps either but I have come to accept that they are on the phone, even if I temporarily hide/disable them. And I accept this because I have tried other phones and unfortunately no other device is as good. People always bring up the Pixel and every time I get on the Pixel, there's things I miss from the Galaxy S Ultra series. I accept the Samsung software for the great hardware and features.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] varcor:
Agreed, I was a loyal Samsung owner since the S6 but no longer, they lost me after the S22 Ultra. It's no longer a phone, it's a phablet. So we're at opposite ends, I could live with the bloated software since this can be purged but the hardware's too unwieldy. They had to stuff in the S-Pen which I've yet to see anyone actually use. If I can't fit a device in my pocket I won't be buying a purse. I feel smartphones in general have reached a plateau of functionality. The last 2 year over year upgrades haven't improved functionality in a significant measure. This is what's driven device manufacturers focus to cameras, there's not much else to improve upon. Even with that I'm almost certain if I were to post side by side photos from the S23 Ultra and the S21 Ultra or even an S10 Plus, very few would be able to identify which photos are associated with the corresponding device. Then consider the cost to upgrade, it's becoming less practical moving forward. If you have to own the latest and greatest that's separate from an objective analysis of year over year functionality. At some point you need to ask yourself how much do I really need this as opposed to how much do I want this.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nyr2k2:
It only took me a couple minutes to disable or uninstall the VZW junk. And with the adb GUI it's just another couple minutes to get rid of anything else you don't want. For me, it's really not a problem.

I will continue to buy though Verizon. For my S20+ they gave me a $1000 trade-in credit. IMO, that's awesome. And in doing so I keep all the phone bills in one place. It just seems easier and more convenient. I understand in principle being upset with the bloat, but in practice for me it's all a fair trade off.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] antawnm26:
Kinda Overkill with the thread title?
[OnePlus 11] Steve0007:
OnePlus 11 OxygenOS 13.0.0 A.07 IND

System

• Improves system stability.

• Improves automatic adjustment of screen brightness in dark environments.

• Fixes an issue where the Quick Settings panel occasionally cannot be pulled down.

• Integrates the January 2023 Android security patch to enhance system security.

Communication

• Improves the stability of Wi-Fi connection.

• Improves the connection stability of Bluetooth and wired earphones.

Apps

• Fixes an issue where photos cannot be shared in WhatsApp when it is opened in a floating window.

Downloads links:

Full

Full

Full
[OnePlus 11] praun.constantin@gmail.co:
Yes, but the phone remains stuck in the oxygen logo

Any solution?
[OnePlus 11] lllyyyz:
This version has a serious problem that prevents the device from booting. Many people have reported it. Please wait for OnePlus to update it.
[OnePlus 11] praun.constantin@gmail.co:
I saw, thanks
[OnePlus 11] Danz17:
I couldn't updated and stuck in bootloop, I did to flash it through payload.bin with fastboot enhanced, now am stuck on EDL mode.
[OnePlus 11] trax69:
I just bought the OP11 EU version, is there a way to root with Magisk without doing a hard brick since MSM has been removed? Can I cancel the order and wait for better times
[OnePlus 11] blasbenoit:
Hey m8, just be like me and wait for the update to release, then you can root via magisk.
[OnePlus 11] surajpai524:
Is this for Indian version device?
[OnePlus 11] blasbenoit:
Yes but be careful, people are getting stock on bootloop after updating.
[OnePlus 11] 3liminate:
How long do you think until we can root via magisk?
[OnePlus 11] surajpai524:
Is there a dedicated thread for that in xda or OnePlus Forums? I couldn't find one!
[OnePlus 11] blasbenoit:
People are talking in this one, try asking them just to be carefull. Ahhh and read the post here that has the updates of the phones.
[OnePlus 11] blasbenoit:
We need access to the boot image after update and thats pretty much i guess.

And i just read in the Oxygen Updater discord that they have the NA version, that means that the EU might be there as well or coming in less than 48 hours.
[OnePlus 11] trax69:
since my phone will arrive Friday , I will find the magisked boot ready, I hope.
[OnePlus 11] blasbenoit:
jajajaja, true true i hope that is right, remember to buy a case if you like to use those.
[OnePlus 11] vikas776:
Hey Guys,

I just received my phone in india and also updated the OS using OTA. I wanted to know if oxygen OS in indian varient is any different then EU/US varient ?

It still seems like a color OS to me
[OnePlus 11] ChrisFeiveel84:
india have red cable club, and cloud services build in and more log

as global or eu

and if your op11( CPH2447) oos 13 india build is on it, the update should also be the india version
[OnePlus 11] sunxutian:
so you don't have boot problem after doing OTA as folks who did conversion here? everything works fine?
[General Questions and Answers] pmcnano:
I have a HTC Kaiser phone with HTC oficial spanish rom.

My problem is...that after some weeks after a fresh rom load, calls start instantly failing when dialed. Ill explain myself, when I open my contact list and dial someone, i dont have a problem, but when i actually dial a new number and press send, the call will last 00.00 and just shows "Call finished".

Any clues??

Thanks for your time and answers =)
[General Questions and Answers] pmcnano:
bump, help please?
[General Questions and Answers] joel2009:
it amy have been a bad rom flash , or you may not have hard reset after the flash.

also sometimes phone problems require only a soft reset (put your stylus in the little hole in the bottom to do this)

HARD RESET:

for a hard reset hold down the two soft buttons and then put your stylus in the hole HOLD THE BUTTONS DDOWN UNTIL THE SCREEN COMES BACK UP it will ask for confirmation and select yes by hitting the send button
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] smellz:
Hello,

Have since 03.02.2023 the s23 ultra. I noticed the first time that the colors are not quite as good. I then compared it with my s21 ultra and indeed the colors of the s23 ultra are not as color intensive. They shine less. Have made the same settings on both smartphones.

Unfortunately, this can not be captured on pictures very well. If you look at the picture from a YouTuber, you can see what I mean in the blue area.

Has no one noticed this yet?

Best regards
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] oVeRdOsE.:
yeah noticed the same thing, but I was coming from a OnePlus 5.

color are washed out and feels like there a white film .
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ipse_Tase:
Coming from a S21ULTRA... I'm not seeing the difference. Play with the display calibration - mine are set the same way and look the same, a tad brighter on the new phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Coming from s21u I find it perfectly fine but I also always use my phone with the natural setting, not vivid setting so maybe that's why.

Honestly, looking at your pic I feel like your s21 almost had some sort of haze filter on it by looking at the "white" area. Which makes the blues sort of darker too. Hard to tell really from a pic.

But what I can tell you is that I still find the s23u screen as splendid as the s21u
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] smoke_skull:
My Note 10 screen looks better than my s23u

The longer I have the s23u the more I am considering returning it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] citytrader:
On mine the colors are pretty fine, on the left the crop of the S23U screen and on the right the target.

On the left is what my camera sees, looking with my eyes I see mostly the same colors, no exactly but nothing to be worried about. This is the most objetive test I tried to do.

Coming from an S22U, I like this S23U much more... and something more to add, this is the first firmware and for sure It will be improved, but this is the first time I get a firmware from Samsung that doesn't have so many issues like the other Galaxies Samsung released in the past.

The configuration of my screen is this:

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] kingconchie:
Completely agree there's a few threads on samsung and reddit talking about it. Some say it's new display tech that changes room to room. I'm not sure what it is but I hate it lol. Compared to my s21 it lacks the punch,depth,sharpness, color gamut. It has nothing to do with setting we can change at the moment from what I can find. It's driving me crazy how off it is. I thought I had a lemon of a display or something. Someone in another said he checked on multiple s23u and they all had the same look
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] vnmlike:
coming from iphone14pro max.

its way more better then it ever was on iphone.

its my first androidphone since galaxy s3.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hoss_n2:
Yes , but most people here are comparing it to other Samsung devices which used to have more saturated colors , but iPhone have always ben washed out since start , so you should see it as an upgrade switching to S23 , but from Samsung to Samsung you will feel a little bit downgraded

but what actually happened is Samsung decided to go for a more accurate and natural colors instead of punchier vibrant colors as before
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MrDusan:
This is the first thing I also noticed. I've already mentioned this on forums, I thought that my phone was defective, so I wanted to return, and then i went to local shops and saw that all s23u's are the same...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GibMcFragger:
Looks great to me in natural. I hate the blown out over saturated colors that Samsung used to use. I think it looks better than my S22U did.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nyr2k2:
I remember going from an LG G3 to an S7E and was like, my god these colors are oversaturated. LOL. I came to kind of like it that way, but still recognized it's not particularly "accurate" compared to some of the less vibrant displays from other manufacturers. Compared to my S20+ it doesn't seem much different. The actual display panel and technology seems much improved, but the colors seem very similar.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Guyinlaca:
The adapting to lighting conditions seems to be key. Sometimes the screen looks great, and others it's way too warm or cold. Could it be a new polarizing filter? It does seem better after the recent update, but still is not as vibrant or as consistent as the S22U.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] _GRIZZLY_:
S23U have great screen but default have more natural colors compare to previous models. Color vibrant can be change.

For me this is good change, more eyes friendly
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Goyangi:
My s23 ultra has a slight red tint in the middle.. anyone else?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] tim84us:
i did notice that it changes based on where i am or time of day - sometimes it can be quite punchy and contrasty others is quite washed - you can esp notice it in the greys/whites etc

i think it is this self adapting tech

doesnt bother me to death but yea its happening
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] trenzterra:
I noticed this coming from an S22U as well. Viewing angles are poorer -- when you tilt the phone slightly downwards there's a green hue that appears quickly at the bottom. I sold and rebought like four to five sets and they all had the same "issue" too to varying extents.

Partly as a result of this I feel that colour uniformity is not as good on the S23U. On a pure white background, I feel that there are certain parts of the screen that have a different tint from the other parts. This was also apparent in most of the sets I sold and rebought.

My first S23 Ultra also had a "Mura" pattern near the status bar as though the status bar icons were burnt in. I guess they loosened quality control this year because the last time I had issues with the screen was the Galaxy S6
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jakub_pl:
I hope it won't be offtopic if I mention base S23 (not ultra). So I had the impression that the color reproduction was a bit below my expectations. What's funny - standard wallpapers are great to present this problem, it's a really good benchmark.

So I set the blue planet (attached) as a wallpaper/lock screen on two phones, my old S20 FE 5G and new S23. On S23 gradients are not smooth. Period. It's enough to tell if the panel has good color reproduction or not. Same wallpaper on S20 FE 5G looks better (S23 has worse color reproduction). I don't have a third phone to take a photo of how it looks.

Ps. one minor thing to notice; when I wake up screens, both displays perform comparable and in both cases gradients on wallpapers do not look smooth, but after unlocking phones it changes. S20 FE 5G seems to render nicer colors and gradients become smooth. On S23 though, gradients are still not smooth (looks like color palette limitation or something). So I don't have a clue if this is hardware or software issue. I have only few days to decide if I return S23 or keep it.

Pss. I checked the webp file and it's perfectly fine, it looks super nice on my MacBook or my external display.
[Moto G Stylus (2021)] JayPancakeFox:
In a moment of weakness, I finally allowed my G Stylus to update to Android 12, and my stability has been a nightmare since then. I have been reading through many guides here and elsewhere to getting a GSI installed.

So far, I have unlocked the bootloader and followed the instructions for installing TWRP using adb/fastboot for my device. When try to flash a GSI, the partitions in TWRP don't look like anything I've seen in guides. The options it shows me are:

-Boot

-Dtbo

-Persist

-Super (system system_ext product vendor)

-Install Recovery Ramdisk

I tried installing on Super, as I found a thread mentioning it should contain both vendor and system. However, when I flash the img for a gsi to it, it will only boot to bootoader. I can get it into TWRP recovery but the screen is entirely unresponsive, even attempting to power off prompt's a restart. I was able to use Moto's Rescue program to get it back in working order, but each time this happens I have to start over at square one.

I tried with a GSI for crDroid on my first attempt, and then LineageOS on a follow-up attempt, both I had the same issue.

I'm new to Android modding, so I could really use some guidance through getting this set up. I've extensively referenced guides on here and elsewhere, but I've struggled with parsing and figuring out what I need to do in this case. Currently my device has TWRP installed but I'll be doing nothing else until I know what the best way forward is. I'd be happy to provide additional info.

Edit: Just found the dedicated 5G section. Sorry about this.
[Moto G Stylus (2021)] Cheshire147:
I am not sure why people use TWRP and a GSI/crDroid /w LineageOS rom.

All you need to do is install the magisk module L Speed

Remember this phone has 2 boot partitions....1 is secured (even if you have the bootloader unlocked and your rooted) So if you trip the SafetyNet your going to have bootloading issues and boot loops
[Moto G Stylus (2021)] fddm:
Not sure what the previous comment was about, what does safetynet have to do with anything? It fails the second you unlock the bootloader.

First, you'll want to make sure to have installed at least one OTA update so both your slots are occupied. You could also install copy-partitions from a custom recovery. Otherwise your phone might brick if it ever switches to slot b.

Download and extract the official firmware for your device that matches what is installed

lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.

lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai

mirrors.lolinet.com

And reflash your vbmeta partition(s) from fastboot to disable verity

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta_system.img

Then you need to reboot into fastbootd (you can also get into it from a custom recovery)

fastboot reboot fastboot

From there you can erase your system, install the GSI, wipe data, and reboot

fastboot erase system
fastboot flash system GSI_system.img
fastboot -w
fastboot reboot
[Touch HD General] TTDegs:
Apols if this is in the wrong place... :o

Just been prompted that my trial period of Resco Explorer is up (knew I shouldn't have kept on putting it off LOL).

But all the prices I can find for it are in $, and pre-VAT...

And need a credit / debit card (which I obviously have, but seems to work out expensive for $ purchases).

I'm NOT looking to get this on the cheap / Knock off / dodgy - just trying to find somewhere that sells it at a comparable price in UK £s :)

and ideally takes paypal payments :)

Anyone got any ideas please?

cheers!
[Touch HD General] garyjmobey:
Do you mean this ?

http://www.handango.co.uk/PlatformP...tType=2&catalog=0&sectionId=0&productId=11118

£23.95

No idea if they take paypal though

Gary
[Touch HD General] Beards:
I also use Handango but occasionally also use ClickApps.

In this instance ClickApps are very very slightly cheaper at £23.47

http://www.clickapps.com/moreinfo.htm?pid=1277&section=PPC

They do take PayPal if that is your method of payment.

Beards
[Touch HD General] TTDegs:
cheers both, much appreciated :)
[Touch HD General] Beards:
No problem..... Hope you get it sorted. :)

Beards
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] james_lpool:
Got my S23U today, I had bought the Spigen tough armour case for it.

I have found that this case seems pretty bad for use with screen protectors. I had put a glass screen protector on and when I pushed the phone into the case, it makes the sides of the screen protector lift a tiny bit as it shows a load of bubbles that weren't there at all prior to putting into the case.

I tried putting another screen protector on and tying again and this one done exactly the same.

After looking at it all, the case is very thick, so i am going to try to get a different one.

Has anyone else tried this case?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
I bought one for my S22U but I only used it briefly. It wasn't a good ergonomic fit for me.

The dbrand grip case I'm using is and I highly recommend it. I have one on order for my S23U.

No screen protector compatibility issues with it either.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] EtherealRemnant:
Spigen makes their own screen protectors that are meant to work with their cases. I have never used one though as the Tough Armor always extends far enough beyond the screen of the phones I've used it on that I've never managed to crack one.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
i always been curious why people wear their phone with these gigantic extreme cases.

I'm definitely pro case, but phone are already quite tough, an a little layer of silicone (plus possibly a glass screen protector) would be enough to prevent damages in most of the circumstances
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] EtherealRemnant:
I have large hands. Big cases actually make it easier for me to type without cramping my fingers. In addition to making sure I don't break the glass on my expensive toy.

Keep in mind, I used to carry around this thing... Nothing these days compares to the thickness of this thing.

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PhoneArena's size comparison tool showing that an S23 Ultra isn't even half the thickness.

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] whitehawk66:
I'd suggest going with the Neo Hybrid and Spigen's screen protector
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Easy415:
I've had the Spigen Tough Armor for probably 5 of my past phones and it is definitely a favorite of mine. I change cases every few days along with the Spigen Liquid Crystal, Samsung S-View, a leather wallet case, and the CaseBorne heavy-duty case. This year's S23U CaseBorne is a bit too big and tight for me, so it likely won't be in rotation very often. I don't use any screen protector.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hoss_n2:
My problem with spigen cases is that the power & volume buttons are open not fully sealed like samsung cases or other high end covers which get dust & particles into the cover & scratches the frame when trying to remove it
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nbog:
Perfect combo for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Easy415:
Of the 2 Spiegen cases that I use, the Liquid Crystal does have open button coverings, but the Tough Armor does not.