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post Nov 23 2023, 12:25 PM

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QUOTE(netflix2019 @ Nov 23 2023, 12:12 PM)
dont bother with screen protector la. The original glass not easy to scratch.

I use s22 ultra since launch until now. Some minor scratch that u need to check under light reflection only can see. More halus than baby hair. To me bigger issue is the oleophobic coating wearing off after 3 years. Cannot tahan when the screen become sticky
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so u sold the phone?
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post Nov 23 2023, 12:29 PM

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QUOTE(MegaCanonF @ Nov 23 2023, 12:25 PM)
so u sold the phone?
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no la. still using.

My phone usually last 4 years. only change when it start lagging. I old unker using it to read manga, read stuff only no gaming. Somehow android phone always become sluggish around 4 years. Scrolling manga not smooth. And the sticky screen get so bad it's blurring up the screen.
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post Nov 23 2023, 12:54 PM

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i cannot imagine myself spending RM4k for a phone
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post Nov 23 2023, 12:54 PM

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TS prefers iPhones??
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QUOTE(graphidz @ Nov 23 2023, 10:30 AM)
Download Gcam for the phone. It's so so so much better than the phone's camera app
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i thought Gcam only works on phone with vanilla android
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post Nov 23 2023, 12:55 PM

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QUOTE(Natsukashii @ Nov 23 2023, 10:45 AM)
Android fans will disagree on the Android glitch. Apps are just more stable on iOS. But I'm B40, so Android only for me.

I am anti curved screen.
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Smaller in size too
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post Nov 23 2023, 01:31 PM

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QUOTE(LiQuID2 @ Nov 23 2023, 11:21 AM)
This good but after few days it peel off. Probably my casing issue
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Mine is ok so far. Depends on your casing and how you applied it. Using spigen silicone case.
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post Nov 23 2023, 01:43 PM

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QUOTE(whyamiblack @ Nov 23 2023, 10:30 AM)
How come?
Not in playstore? Where to download? If APK means update also you need to redownload new APK? Imma retired pirate.
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Nope because it's ported and modded from Pixel device. Can still stick to the same version. Maybe download a new one after 6 months or so

QUOTE(zhou.xingxing @ Nov 23 2023, 10:47 AM)
how different though? will try later.. so far using their default cam only
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I kid you not it's very different. Samsung ha this weird pixel binning and sharpening effect that messes with the picture (if you like to pixel peep). Most obvious if you try and capture texts. The normal cma is readable but with Gcam it's another level. Even the 200mp can't match the sharpness lol.

But color wise, I prefer Gcam as well. But this one is more subjectively la so ymmv
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post Nov 23 2023, 01:52 PM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Nov 23 2023, 12:54 PM)
i thought Gcam only works on phone with vanilla android
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Ported and modded to work. Just t perfect like on mine one if do video upper recording have weird color but be ttom is fine lol. Camera works pretty well. No pro feature sadly but much much good enough.
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post Nov 23 2023, 01:55 PM

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rm4k from apple can only get you the standard iPhone 14 with 60 hz screen...
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post Nov 23 2023, 01:59 PM

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QUOTE(graphidz @ Nov 23 2023, 01:52 PM)
Ported and modded to work. Just t perfect like on mine one if do video upper recording have weird color but be ttom is fine lol. Camera works pretty well. No pro feature sadly but much much good enough.
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same as non-google phone as well
i'm now using motorola phone with vanilla android...the Gcam already doesn't work perfectly
need to try a few APK only found the one that actually works

so i can't imagine doing it to work on samsung phone
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post Nov 23 2023, 02:04 PM

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QUOTE(netflix2019 @ Nov 23 2023, 12:12 PM)
dont bother with screen protector la. The original glass not easy to scratch.

I use s22 ultra since launch until now. Some minor scratch that u need to check under light reflection only can see. More halus than baby hair. To me bigger issue is the oleophobic coating wearing off after 3 years. Cannot tahan when the screen become sticky
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not easy but still can scratch.

was using mine for a week without any screen protectors and when i bought and install one in shop, the shopkeeper commented that there are already minor scratches.
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post Nov 23 2023, 02:05 PM

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QUOTE(graphidz @ Nov 23 2023, 01:43 PM)
Nope because it's ported and modded from Pixel device. Can still stick to the same version. Maybe download a new one after 6 months or so
I kid you not it's very different. Samsung ha this weird pixel binning and sharpening effect that messes with the picture (if you like to pixel peep). Most obvious if you try and capture texts. The normal cma is readable but with Gcam it's another level. Even the 200mp can't match the sharpness lol.

But color wise, I prefer Gcam as well. But this one is more subjectively la so ymmv
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playstore is gcamera: advanced camera?
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post Nov 23 2023, 02:11 PM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Nov 23 2023, 02:02 PM)
same as non-google phone as well
i'm now using motorola phone with vanilla android...the Gcam already doesn't work perfectly
need to try a few APK only found the one that actually works

so i can't imagine doing it to work on samsung phone
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That's just how it goes with modded stuff. Some works, some doesn't. And to make it work you'd have to do some work yourself. But anyway, camera works fine on *my* phone. No harm trying if really really want to.

QUOTE(zhou.xingxing @ Nov 23 2023, 02:05 PM)
playstore is gcamera: advanced camera?
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No. Avoid that lol. Who k ows maybe scam or virus or something.

https://xdaforums.com/t/working-gcam-for-s23-ultra.4550019/
Get from here. Read the manual and follow the steps.
I should have mentioned only for technical people or at least willing to learn. Later only will give you headache
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post Nov 23 2023, 02:15 PM

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I used the SPEN for remote shutter on camera only
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post Nov 23 2023, 02:20 PM

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buy ultra then complaint phone too big... confused.gif
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post Nov 23 2023, 02:24 PM

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QUOTE(SYAMiLLiON @ Nov 23 2023, 11:12 AM)
Does Pixel 8 still need to be rooted for usage here now? Really itchy want to upgrade from Iphone 13.
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no need root, but you need to make sure u get the US spec.

This post has been edited by karazure: Nov 23 2023, 02:25 PM
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post Nov 23 2023, 02:25 PM

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QUOTE(fantasy1989 @ Nov 23 2023, 10:31 AM)
i used s23 ultra for like 6 months

overall is fine ..dont have big complain on it

but last week gave it to my wife ..i will use s23 FE
quick comparing s23 FE vs S23 Ultra
1. S23 FE battery life not as good as ultra
2. charging speed seems slower than ultra (using same cable + charger)
other than physical/feature difference.. the rest look similar to me ; as i no gaming etc
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If possible, get the one with Qualcomm chipset……
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post Nov 23 2023, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(zhou.xingxing @ Nov 23 2023, 02:05 PM)
playstore is gcamera: advanced camera?
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there's no official Gcam on playstore
it's all downloaded and sideloaded

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