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post Feb 15 2021, 11:53 AM

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hey guys, would love to get your opinion here on few items for my S21 Ultra

1. Hydrogel SP

Clear vs Matte (i play games, MLBB to be exact, and currently still using the original SP since i'm unable to decide which SP to go to, but yes clear type kinda attract lots of fingerprints after gaming)

X-One Stealth 3 vs Goozilla Matte 3 vs Rockspace - which one is better? I know pricing wise Goozile is higher, would love some experience sharing here


2. Casing

- Currently using Ringke Fusion X, however looking forward to Spigen Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Case Liquid Air (Pen Edition) --> i plan to get the S Pen in future and this is the only 3rd party case which i think looks legit and affordable compared to Samsung's

Do you guys have any recommendation on casing? With or without S-Pen, would love to hear your experiences too =)

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3. Unrelated to phone, but anyone have experience with Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro?

- currently using Sony WF1000XM3, but a little annoyed with the size and bulkyness, and seems like Buds pro fits well in overall
- worth to sell my Xm3 for Buds Pro? tongue.gif

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post Feb 16 2021, 01:29 AM

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QUOTE(grumpyoldgit @ Feb 15 2021, 07:19 PM)
Wow that Spigen case is pretty sweet, gotta consider. Right now I using the rather expensive Smart cover case with s-pen.. until I install a good TG screen protector and camera  protector.
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Which SP are you looking at currently?
I'm still undecided and it seems like Goozilla is the best choice from many reviews


Saw some comments of tempered glass not sensitive
While X One 1st batch is not case friendly, so does rock space.
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post Feb 17 2021, 10:50 AM

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QUOTE(NagaK @ Feb 16 2021, 09:07 PM)
https://youtu.be/Gd6GXUuNHXM

Maybe it’s useful who want to customize your Sammy 🤞🏿
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hmm i'm unable to find the app in galaxy store.
Where do you download it?
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post Feb 18 2021, 10:51 AM

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QUOTE(hanny562 @ Feb 18 2021, 10:37 AM)
Try hao5d, imo it's way better than Whitestone dome glass
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Hao has tempered glass for s21 ultra?
i thought only hydrogel for them

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post Feb 18 2021, 11:36 AM

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QUOTE(yayiyu99 @ Feb 18 2021, 11:33 AM)
After almost a month of using the S21 ultra the only thing that I dont like about this phone is the fingerprint scanner. Still not reliable even though slightly better than Note 20 ultra. Most of the time I have to press 2 or 3 time to get it work. Few times I have to wait 30 seconds after I fail 5 times. Because of this annoyance & cumbersome of using this fingerprint scanner everyday, I have demoted this phone as my secondary phone & use my IP12 Pro max as my primary phone again. sad.gif
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coming from OnePlus, i do agree its not as fast/sensitive as OP.
however i learned the trick to use the fingerprint scanner.

i just have to place my entire thumb on it, and press it for 1-2s (sometime with abit force) - note: im still using the factory SP from samsung not tempered glass
learned from my experience from using A51 (my working phone) with a thick matte tempered glass (of course A51 response is even worse)

however, if fingerprint is a hassle, the face recognition is kinda fast though (i think fastest i ever experience too to unlock)
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post Feb 18 2021, 03:27 PM

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I just watched the video for Goozilla installation.

And I realize he uses water in between the SP and screen. Well that's something new for phone SP installation for me

https://www.facebook.com/goozillatech/video...62446104653435/
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post Feb 18 2021, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(joeblow @ Feb 18 2021, 03:44 PM)
At least now I feel I am not the odd one out to point out S21's flaw. Sometimes people compare only to previous version of Samsung but forgot a lot of us came from other phones as well. There are also lots of good points with Samsung which bros here point out or via reviews. So I will not contribute much on the pros. Just a few not mentioned, again small thing but I appreciate. Eg the always on screen feature when someone is reading the screen.... very useful for me when reading stuff. I am a slow reader so it is nice to not always have to move the screen to prevent time out. I believe only Sony has this feature apart from Samsung. Correct me if I am wrong.

Another 2 things I have to comment on S21 Ultra. Firstly the pic quality seems not as sharp and as good. Granted it could be lightning and person issue. I am hoping the new Feb update would improve it. My friend is saying maybe too many faces in that pic. Maybe other phones behave this way too given the situation.

I am on PC/laptop wechat what'sapp a lot. Sometimes the program will show disconnected status. This is I think due to Samsung not having internet on while your phone is not active and screen locked. Intermittent meaning not always. So sometimes wechat on PC the message arrive but phone will take a while. What's app will show disconnected. Huawei confirm no such issue. Maybe there's some optimization setting somewhere I can do on the app or the phone itself. But doing it will deplete battery further.
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well i came from many different brand so i experienced many pros and cons and tbh i dont even complain, but to live with it because there is no perfection

the best thing to do is to maximize the pros



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post Feb 22 2021, 08:42 AM

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QUOTE(lOrDjAbU @ Feb 21 2021, 09:57 PM)
we did discussed the trick to install good lock a few pages back. the same trick can be used for galaxy labs installation as well.

the trick:
1. clear galaxy store / good lock / galaxy labs app data and cache.
2. remove sim kad
3. on wifi
4. on vpn , set singapore server.
5. launch galaxy store.
6. launch good lock or galaxy labs app.
the app will occasionally detected we being in unsupported region, so have to redo the steps.
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another solution is to use Nice Lock app from playstore which we can manually download those modules from APKmirror

i think the result is same as good lock.


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post Feb 26 2021, 04:40 PM

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QUOTE(PJng @ Feb 26 2021, 04:22 PM)
but many ppl on k will bash broke neck picture
normally what i do is after take picture, open gallery with full screen view,
then screenshot to upload, don upload original picture
this will not get auto rotate, but double work
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biasa la /k people
that day there's a thread of Exynos bug with Genshin Impact
and the amount of bashing lol
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post Feb 26 2021, 04:56 PM

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QUOTE(PJng @ Feb 26 2021, 04:55 PM)
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May just try submit it on samsung member apps
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i submitted last week, so far no response or any message in the app.
macam x dapat haha
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post Feb 28 2021, 12:40 PM

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QUOTE(adrianteddy @ Feb 27 2021, 07:52 PM)
Anyone submitted entry for tng ewallet prize competition but haven't get email yet ? I submitted last week
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submitted 2 weeks ago, no email or any notification received
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post Feb 28 2021, 12:40 PM

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QUOTE(alister88 @ Feb 27 2021, 11:18 PM)
Im planning to get Ugreen. So far their type C cables I bought for my S9+ works well with Fast Charging.
But Im not too sure about S21 Ultra, does 3A cable work with Super Fast Charge or needed a 5A cable. hmm.gif  hmm.gif
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ugreen gan 65W works like wonder here

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post Mar 1 2021, 08:43 AM

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QUOTE(alister88 @ Feb 28 2021, 01:04 PM)
Wondering if 3rd party adapter will heat up or not. How about your cable? Are you using Ugreen cable too? I wanted to get this, https://shopee.com.my/UGREEN-Fast-Charging-...3440.5004537420 but not sure if it supports Super Fast Charge and will heat up or not.
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QUOTE(leongsem @ Feb 28 2021, 04:09 PM)
Can support 25w super charging?
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my ugreen charger has 4 ports (3 usb C PD, 1 usb A) - 65W
so far no encounter overheating or any issue with it.
- if 1 device connected, SUPER FAST CHARGING (in the phone screen)
- if 2 or more device connected, FAST CHARGING (shown in the phone screen)


make sure to use with 100W capable cable (20V 5a is ok)
the shopee one is ok


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post Mar 1 2021, 09:35 AM

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QUOTE(ckh83 @ Mar 1 2021, 09:17 AM)
Oh thanks for ur sharing. I also bought ugreen 65w charger, but still otw.
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i think ugreen is the best accessory investment i done so far haha
almost using everything from ugreen now, especially when during sales time on 11.11

if you're considering samsung dex, can get the ugreen 10-in-1 usb c hub too

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post Mar 2 2021, 06:34 PM

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QUOTE(leongsem @ Mar 2 2021, 09:10 AM)
thank you very much for the explanation

btw last time i heard samsung galaxy S21 user can claim youtube premium for one year, anyone hear about the same thing also?
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there is youtube vanced tongue.gif
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post Mar 8 2021, 08:49 AM

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QUOTE(grumpyoldgit @ Mar 6 2021, 08:20 PM)
I'm wondering.. Do you find Nova launcher a little laggy? Sometimes very noticeable screen lag when exiting app to home screen.
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not laggy, but once u exit the app, there's like a slight jump animation before we can press another app etc
yea, i faced this kinda issue too with Nova

QUOTE(leongsem @ Mar 7 2021, 03:23 PM)
Mine one so far so good

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One thing I really don like is sometimes will prompt no internet connection, your device is offline, no idea how it come out, it prompt then missing, not sure which apps come out this
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mine's around this, FHD+ and adaptive refresh
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post Mar 12 2021, 02:05 PM

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QUOTE(grumpyoldgit @ Mar 11 2021, 10:51 PM)
I am currently using Whitestone Dome. Works with my Samsung case and UAG (also camera protector). It's expensive and you need a PhD in engineering to install.. But I'm happy. I heard good things about the Spigen TG too
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i am unable to find spigen TG for s21u, is it only for s21 and s21+?


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post Mar 12 2021, 03:48 PM

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QUOTE(Landmarkyap @ Mar 12 2021, 03:23 PM)
Can try Hoda & T-Max UV Glass Screen Protector
Godzilla Hydrogel screen protector
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Thanks for the recommendation.
I been reading alot of feedback for SP like goozilla.
As for Tmax, i also saw mixed feedback from users too
Somehow some portion of my mind prefer tempered glass, due to my experience with SP wasn't that pleasant (i have protruding fingernails which could be annoying)


Update:
i found a new article from Androidpolice that Spigen just developed a new Tempered Glass together with Whitedome

Spigen Glas.tR Platinum
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/03/10/sp...sign-sponsored/

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post Mar 15 2021, 05:20 PM

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today visited sakurazz for installation of T-Max Tempered Glass for S21U

I would say great experience, as he's punctual and really gave me the tips and tricks on to install UV glue TG. and how we can tackle the fingerprint issue.

In this case, so far my experience with the T-Max TG is great, no issue, and at a cheaper price compared to Whitestone Dome (alot cheaper at least 2x haha)

I would recommend his service to install the T-Max TG for us, and i vouch for this brand too =DD

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post Mar 16 2021, 08:52 AM

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QUOTE(spaceman @ Mar 15 2021, 06:25 PM)
Yeah if i ever needed a TG for my S21U will definitely visit him haha....So far fingerprint no issue? why need to "tackle" if it's okay...
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unlike other devices sensor, samsung one is considered high security type, meaning you gotta be precise to unlock it (to prevent duplication or theft easily, but in the expense of user friendly i guess)

so, instead of us registering our fingerprint in many different ways of unlocking the phone (which make the registration less accurate due to too many conditions of fingerprint), we can register our fingerprint as how we normally hold our phone and just adjust slightly on the angle, somehow it reduces the error in detecting our fingerprint


2ndly, its related to UV glue, regardless of any brand, the UV glue will be a factor that affect the sensitivity fingerprint sensing, hence if you wan less issue, we try to minimize the thickness of the UV glue at the fingerprint sensor portion during Uv curing

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