Which really isn't that big of an issue. I can't imagine the lack of app managing if you need 30GB+ for app installations.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge |OT|
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Which really isn't that big of an issue. I can't imagine the lack of app managing if you need 30GB+ for app installations.
Samsung should get rid of their logo like the China version.
'Samsung' is too a long rectangle as a logo
definitely looks better. Why is the Chinese version like this? Does it say Samsung on the back?
How much of the app was actually moved to the SD card? You can do this on an S5 but it usually only moves a tiny percentage of the app. Most of it stays on the internal storage. I assume what it is moving is save games, user profiles and other "non-essential" data. For example, when I had the first episode of Tales From The Borderlands installed on my S5, it was 0.98gb. When I used the Application Manager to move it to the SD, less than 100mb was moved.
I'm curious if this behavior has changed at all for the newer phones. I can live with moving everything manually... as long as everything is actually being transferred to the SD card.
The Faceless Master
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depends on how the app is made.
So the bonding of the SD to internal, is it disabled on S7?
One company in Finland already sent S7/Edge + Gear VR orders yesterday and they started arriving to customers today. I wonder if Samsung is going to take issue with this considering they have specifically set release dates for pre-orders and proper release. In fact, it's weird that they had stock to deliver this early because others are saying they don't have any S7 phones in yet. Well other than individual phones to show to customers.
Well I didn't order from them but will be going from Note 2 to S7 Edge. One stupid (mobile related) purchase every three years so this is it. I could have used this money on VR or something but too late now.
Well I didn't order from them but will be going from Note 2 to S7 Edge. One stupid (mobile related) purchase every three years so this is it. I could have used this money on VR or something but too late now.
HoodWinked
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Samsung should get rid of their logo like the China version.
'Samsung' is too a long rectangle as a logo
i think they keep it on there just so apple doesnt sue them. in china they probably figure they're safe.
Yes. As far as I know. And I train retailers on the S7. I found out three days ago that it is in fact disabled. But I heard talks about enabling it already through an update somewhere in the future. But that is not a comfirmation. Might be speculation.
There are some risks involved by enabling it.
But honestly it's a really great phone and a really minor point imo. It's the best phone Samsung has made imo. It replaced my note 4 currently as my main phone and that speaks volumes because I loved that phone.
Impulsor
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As per the space shown in the app manager, 100% of the app is being transfered.
Distresssss
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Some T Mobile orders have already started shipping.
As a Verizon customer for better or worse, I probably will have to wait till the 11th to get mine in the mail.
As a Verizon customer for better or worse, I probably will have to wait till the 11th to get mine in the mail.
Damnit, where's mine T-Mobile?
Just preordered my own S7 in black in the UK. Was going to get a deal through Carphone Warehouse but their ordering process inexplicably had issues with my address apparently not matching with my bank (utter bollocks). This happened TWICE.
As a result I looked into other options and saw the Samsung Upgrade Program. Really reasonable monthly payments and interest. It also offers the massive bonus of having the option, if offered, to upgrade to next years flagship phone. Once I source a good sim only deal it costs the same as my Carphone Warehouse deal was going to and cheaper than most deals are now these days (contract prices have sky rocketed in the past year or two!).
So I went through the process and it was surprisingly quick and painless and my order was accepted, so YES I'm in. Also free Gear VR!
I've been waiting for ages for the "perfect" phone and the S7 comes closer than anything else, and good timing as my current contract is up next month. I was considering waiting for the iPhone 7, but poor battery, poor storage increase prices, and the main deal breaker (after battery) is the apparent loss of the headphone jack which is imminent. Screw that, the S7 looks incredible. Best screen and camera, solid battery life, really nice size and ergonomics... Cannot wait to get this phone.
Edit: This reads like a paid for comment, I'm clearly too hyped for this haha!
Also wanted to say Carphone Warehouse lost business with whatever issue they have in their ordering process, I hope someone from there reads this!
As a result I looked into other options and saw the Samsung Upgrade Program. Really reasonable monthly payments and interest. It also offers the massive bonus of having the option, if offered, to upgrade to next years flagship phone. Once I source a good sim only deal it costs the same as my Carphone Warehouse deal was going to and cheaper than most deals are now these days (contract prices have sky rocketed in the past year or two!).
So I went through the process and it was surprisingly quick and painless and my order was accepted, so YES I'm in. Also free Gear VR!
I've been waiting for ages for the "perfect" phone and the S7 comes closer than anything else, and good timing as my current contract is up next month. I was considering waiting for the iPhone 7, but poor battery, poor storage increase prices, and the main deal breaker (after battery) is the apparent loss of the headphone jack which is imminent. Screw that, the S7 looks incredible. Best screen and camera, solid battery life, really nice size and ergonomics... Cannot wait to get this phone.
Edit: This reads like a paid for comment, I'm clearly too hyped for this haha!
Also wanted to say Carphone Warehouse lost business with whatever issue they have in their ordering process, I hope someone from there reads this!
really? "waiting"
Distresssss
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Yeah some XDA and reddit users have posted their shipping confirmations and have tracking numbers.
I'm hoping Verizon decides to be nice and ships it next week. I know that they won't.
I did some digging and looked at the specs for the SD820, and according to their spec sheet the SD820 only supports UHS-I. Havent been able to find much info about Exynos, seems like Samsung keeps the specs very basic on their websites.
Doesn't mean much. The moment a shipping label is created, these things are created. Doesn't mean the box is going out any sooner than the 9th, per se.
Distresssss
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Okay they all have arrival dates for March 1st. They are getting them Tuesday and many more TMobile orders are apparently shipping tomorrow.
Keep in mind this is if you ordered online and not in-store.
JStein0222
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This might have been known, but Target put out an ad today saying that in addition to the gear vr, preorders get a $100 target gift card as well. Probably gonna go down on this!
WolfForager
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724 for the Edge in Europe...... Not sure if it's worth upgrading from my S6.... That being said it's one hell of a nice phone. Considering buying a Tab S2 as well, could be pricey month! (As an aside, those of you who have the Tab S2, is it worth it?)
Girlfriend's phone is coming tomorrow but no word on mine yet (both T-Mobile). I have my case already though!
Played around with the phone for a bit on a trip to Best Buy yesterday; the auto-focus is crazy good and the device itself feels nice in the hand as well. I'd never held an S6 Edge before but had heard the complaints, tried holding a demo unit and it was like grabbing a knife by the blade.
Played around with the phone for a bit on a trip to Best Buy yesterday; the auto-focus is crazy good and the device itself feels nice in the hand as well. I'd never held an S6 Edge before but had heard the complaints, tried holding a demo unit and it was like grabbing a knife by the blade.
That's really cheap. It's 850 in Finland. Of course there's probably not much point upgrading from S6 but just saying, that's a really cheap euro price for Edge.
WolfForager
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I just got that from Google, seems about right though to be honest, the S6 edge was about the same before they dropped the prices.
Agent_ShortBus
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Same here!!!! Woooo!
Yeah.. I did ask my brother to keep an eye on that.
JStein0222
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About to order my edge, can't decide between black and silver!
Currently using an S5, haven't been keeping up with the edge stuff but I notice that most people seem to be going for it over the regular S7. What are the big reasons for this? Just better guts? I really love my S5, can I expect stuff on the S7 (probably edge) to just be better all around?
Currently using an S5, haven't been keeping up with the edge stuff but I notice that most people seem to be going for it over the regular S7. What are the big reasons for this? Just better guts? I really love my S5, can I expect stuff on the S7 (probably edge) to just be better all around?
Barrel Cannon
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Dropped my S6 Edge in water while shaving yesterday morning. Haven't been able to boot it up after leaving it in rice for a day..... looks like the S7 Edge life will be for me. I'm just a bit bummed cause I dropped so much on the 128GB S6 Edge.
LowParry
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I'm in the same boat. I loved my S5 but the S6 had such a bad battery life. So went with the G4 in the mean time but would love to hop back into a S7 Edge. Might as well just make the Jump and do it. Free stuff with the pre order is always nice.
I'm sure Best Buy is not giving me my phone early! Oh well. Get to spend my last remaining moments with my wonderful S5.
Been scouting out cases.
Diztronic has been the hands down best case I've owned for 3 phones running. Nothing on their site, but Amazon has a listing for one here.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BJ7SIR4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
For sleek, Caseology has this Skyfall case here.
http://www.caseologycases.com/colle...products/skyfall-series-5?variant=10985232389
Been scouting out cases.
Diztronic has been the hands down best case I've owned for 3 phones running. Nothing on their site, but Amazon has a listing for one here.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BJ7SIR4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
For sleek, Caseology has this Skyfall case here.
http://www.caseologycases.com/colle...products/skyfall-series-5?variant=10985232389
Bigger screen, bigger battery.
BFIB
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For one, your talking a 2 year jump. In the phone world, that's a big difference w/ the 4 gigs of RAM and the Octa-Core processor.
As for the Edge features, that's going to be something that you need to determine if its worth the extra cost. For me, its not really the extra cost, but more for the extra screen real-estate, and the extra battery pack. I went Silver since I have had black phones going back to the iPhone 3G. Felt it was time for a change.
forknknife
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Bigger screen but the rounded edges seem to make the screen narrower. Doesn't that fuck up the screen ratio a bit? And doesn't the reflection caused by the edges disturb when watching a movie?
I just can't decide, I think the S7 looks very boring compared to the edge but I just think the screen will annoy me in the end.
aussiedude08
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In Australia and i just got an email from Telstra [my mobile provider] saying my S7 Edge has been shipped.
But knowing Telstra they fucked up and wont ship it for 2 weeks, so not going to get my hopes up until the courier buzzes my apartment.
But knowing Telstra they fucked up and wont ship it for 2 weeks, so not going to get my hopes up until the courier buzzes my apartment.
Oh those look really nice. You can pre-order both from Amazon. Either one better you think?
What about wireless chargers? How does that work? I have always just plugged mine in, but I want to change that.
Diztronic makes the BEST TPU cases. This one with the clear back is a departure for them...somewhat.
The Caseology looks better aesthetically. Who knows on the build though.
LeeRoyBrown
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If you are buying phones that often your basically looking for excuses to burn your money. Sure it's worth it. Your emails will open .005 of a second faster. And the VR headset totally isn't a derp version of the real deal coming out soon.
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