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post Jun 21 2021, 01:12 PM

 
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QUOTE(pikafaded @ Jun 21 2021, 12:41 PM)
True, not practical. I never use it, usually just press both volume and power button to screenshot, much faster and wont go wrong.
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sometimes i accidentally press the power button first, end up locking the screen sweat.gif

prefer the 3 finger gesture for screenshot from OnePlus, hope it can be added into Good Lock module some day laugh.gif
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post Jun 21 2021, 04:36 PM

 
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QUOTE(pikafaded @ Jun 21 2021, 03:07 PM)
I remember in One Hand Operation app you can set gesture for screenshot right?
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Yea but i wouldnt want to accidentally trigger it whenever i might have swiped in the wrong direction

Prefer 3 finger gesture as it will be an intentional behavior nod.gif
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post Jun 21 2021, 05:31 PM

 
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QUOTE(Seng89 @ Jun 21 2021, 05:06 PM)
What is that good lock ?
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One UI on steroids laugh.gif

but its not available to download within our region,

alternative is to download Nice Lock or Fine Lock from Google Play,

i prefer Fine Lock as they have links directly to the module in APKMirror, not sure about Nice Lock.

Nice Lock: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...napps.nicelock3
Fine Lock: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...uh.yuh.finelock

and then get the APK from apkmirror and install nod.gif

here are a full list of what Good Lock modules there are:
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-good-lock-1079882/


btw, time to sell off your oneplus 8pro/9pro lah and stick to One UI brows.gif

Samsung devices are the new customization leader. OnePlus no longer sadly.. and many things are uncertain now with that brand. sweat.gif

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post Jun 22 2021, 12:58 PM

 
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QUOTE(xDingx @ Jun 22 2021, 10:27 AM)
Finally the June security update is available for download. I think that's the "bad habit" of Samsung, they will give you very fast update when a new model launched, after 2 or 3 months they will take their own sweet time to push the update..
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compared to a oneplus flagship... samsung is still doing a much better job with monthly and stable updates.

try using a oneplus flagship, 6 months later your phone will be deprioritized and forgotten laugh.gif

at least samsung will still give you timely updates for the first 1-2 years.

towards end of 2nd year or 3rd or 4th year with slower updates is understandable, as the phone is no longer the prime flagship.

not like oneplus, after 6 months then you wait long long lah.

even an 8 pro which is 2020 flagship gets bi-monthly security updates, when by right it should be monthly updates since its still a 1 year old flagship.

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post Jun 22 2021, 02:02 PM

 
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QUOTE(spaceman @ Jun 22 2021, 01:51 PM)
Got anything new?

Saw someone posted before this we can now "scan" QR from gallery? (i would love this feature).

Another important update I saw online is that June updates attempted to fix overheating issue (not sure for exynos or snap though)
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yea just tested

it works.

have to use bixby vision, tap it on the screenshot image then swipe to QR code on the most right.

it will detect the QR code automatically and asks you if you want to open the site/content.

quite useful this one nod.gif
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post Jun 23 2021, 01:10 AM

 
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- nvm

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post Jun 25 2021, 04:30 PM

 
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QUOTE(muttly @ Jun 22 2021, 04:37 PM)
Anyone else facing issue where when they go from WiFi to Mobile Data - some apps loose internet connectivity?

Everytime I leave my house and go to my car, apps like Spotify and Waze don't work and I need to restart my phone.
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sometimes. no need to restart phone

either turn on and off the airplane mode

or just force close the app and start it again

sometimes not one ui problem, even when i was using OP8P with OOS11, also similar issue.

could be how the app cached the connection used perhaps.
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post Jun 28 2021, 01:15 PM

 
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QUOTE(aaron80 @ Jun 27 2021, 06:08 PM)
i just bought 1 S21 Ultra Black 256gb on friday night for big discount under special program. it is now on the way to my house.

Want to ask for help that is anyone using T-max tempered glass screen protector? In the shopee, many are selling full set at quite cheap price from china, how is the quality?
i am using it for my note 8, thinking to use the same for my s21 ultra

for Case, i am considering Spigen Ultra Hybrid, Rugged Armor, Thin Fit or Nillkin Nature transparent Clear

For the Samsung genuine 25w charger with/without C to C cable, any recommendation which online shop to get for cheap price?
In shopee/lazada, for charger without cable, i found around RM68.. the one without cable is around 100
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im using t-max, but i went and COD with sakurazz as he can help to install for free.

not so good with installation so i rather pay someone to do it for me.

workmanship not bad. sadly now PKP so you cant find him (if you stay in KL/Sel)

as for cases, i have:
- samsung official leather case black = damn good fit
- spigen thin fit = very good fit, currently my daily
- rhinoshield carbon fiber case = very protective fit.

bought 3 cases, each for different occasion laugh.gif

- leather case = when i go to somewhere nice or atas dinner
- thin fit = daily use, abuse
- rhinoshield = if im going hiking or outstation

i have also bought a matte black camera skin just to protect it from scratches.
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post Jun 28 2021, 08:19 PM

 
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QUOTE(aaron80 @ Jun 28 2021, 01:31 PM)
he helped me to install t-max for my note 8 too last time
installation is ok just the alignment slightly up, so it impact the choices of case
But, now i can't look for him anymore because not at klang valley

how is your experience with t-max on s21?

normally, i like to start with clear case, and 90% of the time using clear case
because it can show the color of the back
i bought spigen ultra hybrid clear
but maybe 6 months later, when it turn yellowish, i will start to look for thinner case
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note8 he just started

been finding him every year for my devices.

he also admitted last time note8 was the first time he started doing full glue, so the installation quality was not so good laugh.gif

he has improved overtime and i would say now he installs 99.5% perfectly aligned nod.gif

which is good enough for me nod.gif

if you want thin case i think either samsung leather case or spigen thin fit would be good. they're very thin

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post Jun 29 2021, 09:47 AM

 
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QUOTE(aaron80 @ Jun 29 2021, 09:38 AM)
i noticed that t-max for s21 ultra is covered full screen, including the front camera
do you feel that is it degrade the photo quality? or have impact?
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Nope

I can still unlock my phone with face unlock

And i rarely use front camera so i didnt check the quality as long as face unlock works well for me its good enough nod.gif
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post Jul 1 2021, 02:24 PM

 
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QUOTE(joeblow @ Jul 1 2021, 02:06 PM)
LOL I came from p20 pro and wrote earlier in this thread about the problem you faced. One more issue you might come across is when you take calls via phone to ear. Volume is very soft! Got a method I posted earlier to bypass but makes everything louder so I removed.

Despite all these small issues plus phone takes quite long to restart, this phone is very stable. More stable than p20 pro. But of course I hardly use the camera. Gets heated up very fast like the ex Sony I had.
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just go to Settings - Sound and Vibrations - Sound quality and effects - Adapt sound - and select Boost under 30 years old only.

* make sure to adapt sound for both media/calls
* tap on the gear (boost under 30 years old) to change your preferred ear - default is Left, which is the ear im using.

Samsung made it soft by default to cater for those who might have loud hearing issues.

but they could've made this choice easier to navigate and set.

was also having a major headache at first because i was wondering if my phone was a lemon unit due to very soft phone calls.

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post Jul 1 2021, 02:28 PM

 
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QUOTE(jvilous @ Jun 30 2021, 09:31 PM)
Yup, it is better than yesterday now.

A few complaints about this phone though.

1) The phone heats up quite abit even with light usage, maybe there is a lot of background processes running when the phone is new?
- let the phone learn your usage pattern for about a week
- it will cool down overtime

2) The mobile data signal really is as bad as some forummer who mentioned it in this thread... I am only getting 2 or 3 bars in my home, whereas I could get full bar easily with my P20
- this is an issue with exynos since the beginning, until now still the same, but its definitely an improvement over previous models

3) I kinda miss notification lights, that's my preference coming from P20 though
- i know what you mean, but i already got used to it laugh.gif

4) Why is the notification sound so loud!! Every time someone messages me, I feel like the whole office can hear my notification. I have lowered the notification volume as low as it is allowed already
- adjust accordingly?

5) Why does long pressing the power button activates bixby!!! I had to google how to turn off my phone...
- Settings - Advanced features - Side Key - disable double press if you dont use - set long press to Power off menu key

Other than these few nitpicks, I have to say this phone is amazing. The experience is like switching to a ferrari after driving a myvi for a long time, if this metaphor made any sense LOL. Smooth. Period.
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post Jul 5 2021, 01:10 AM

 
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QUOTE(aaron80 @ Jul 4 2021, 04:19 PM)
just to update my latest finding for the solution of the high failure rate of fingerprint scan, sometimes i just 100% failure for whole day

i registered 2 set of fingerprint records for same finger, each of it press down at different angle.. example set 1, press with a bit lift out to front, 2 set is press down flat

then i tested with the test function, just simply tap only, it sometimes show set 1, sometimes set 2 and high success rate now

even during real unlock also become fast and easy

for those who are facing the same problem, maybe can try this method and feedback at here to let us know that is this method really solve the problem
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ultrasonic sensor works fine without full glue tempered glass

after installed need to recalibrate (setting up your fingerprints again)

and one thing bad about ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is it mostly doesnt work at all with very dry fingers or very wet fingers.

it needs the right amount of dampness to be able to detect accurately.

before the pandemic, face unlock works just fine. only wish Samsung would update to detect mask as well. considering we are now in the pandemic for 1.5 years already.

one thing OnePlus did right is the face unlock, as you can also unlock with mask on, as they detect your face/eyes metrics/shape all together.

sometimes i get so annoyed by this, so i just key in my pin. since we cant take off our mask nowadays when we are outside. lol.

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post Jul 6 2021, 10:34 PM

 
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wider availability on Good Lock soon!

hopefully we can get it officially in Malaysia nod.gif

https://www.sammobile.com/news/these-new-go...ilability-soon/
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post Aug 12 2021, 11:15 AM

 
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does anyone feel that the s21u is a little bit too heavy to use while relaxing on the bed?

i often have sore arms. doesnt happen with note10+ laugh.gif

to the point i dont really hold my phone on the bed anymore and let it rest on the pillow while i scroll/watch video

the camera has definitely added a lot of weight laugh.gif
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post Aug 27 2021, 02:58 AM

 
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QUOTE(stormaker @ Aug 24 2021, 05:17 PM)
It's ok, im sure there's no Android phone in the market able to achieve 36hrs SOT.
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for me if i can get throughout the day without charge im happy already

to me if still can last almost whole day means battery is fine based on my usage.

i dont care about SOTs anymore

10+ years ago when i was a student maybe i care about SOTs a lot

but im a working adult now, i dont care about SOTs anymore as long as my phone can last me whole day while using outlook, slack, company apps, work profile apps, vpn, etc.
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post Sep 17 2021, 02:10 AM

 
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cant wait for one ui 4.0

seems like there is custom icon support now, from google play nod.gif

finally, can use icons i've bought before

dont feel like installing nova launcher as its just not as smooth as stock.
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post Sep 28 2021, 07:52 PM

 
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QUOTE(Dineesh @ Sep 28 2021, 03:16 PM)
New update is out
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samsung is pretty random

some sec-patch are out very fast, some are slower by 3 weeks in the current month laugh.gif
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post Sep 30 2021, 01:32 PM

 
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anyone planning to go back to the S22 ultra?

waiting to go back to the integrated spen and also the boxy design drool.gif drool.gif

reason went for this phone is because so many rumours have said there will be no Note 21

and my work needed a Samsung phone as company only allow Samsung KNOX to access company data sweat.gif

but as a Note user for years, still prefer the Note > S Series laugh.gif

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post Sep 30 2021, 06:46 PM

 
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QUOTE(johnnyenglish123 @ Sep 30 2021, 05:49 PM)
You using s21u?

You guys every year upgrade one ah? S20 to s21 to s22
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Was using note10+, love it

Hand itchy go change to oneplus 8 pro.

Didn't mind using until my company only allowed samsung/pixel/iphones phones to connect to company data.

So decided to get s21u

But i still prefer the note with integrated spen slot

So.. looking forward to s22u drool.gif

QUOTE(teamjoker @ Sep 30 2021, 06:02 PM)
I got a friend really do this. Kids all grown up and working. he just spend on his hobby.
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QUOTE(PJng @ Sep 30 2021, 06:05 PM)
Mean all staff need use samsung phone?
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Only iphones, samsung, and google pixel allowed

Didnt consider pixel as its plain as heck. Samsung is more advanced in terms of features.

For ios, not a fan. Company got give iphone but i still prefer Android. So i install MDM BYOD on my personal phone as its more convenient for me to use when im outside.

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