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Galaxy S6

Cnasty

Cnasty

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Jul 2, 2008
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epicrayban said:
Replacement S6 was expedited for free, so should be getting it tonight.

I'm not holding my breath, but I do hope the replacement is better. I still don't believe I have a dud unit, but I'm hoping I'm wrong.

I'll post what I find out in the morning. ;)
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Yay!! The sequel of novels to come out soon.

Anxiously waiting!!!
 
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AppleRobert

macrumors 603
Nov 12, 2012
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Cnasty said:
Yay!! The sequel of novels to come out soon.

Anxiously waiting!!!
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You had nothing to lose, potentially lots to gain considering the experience you were having with the initial one. Me? I don't have much hair to pull anymore out.
 
mel823

mel823

macrumors 6502a
Sep 7, 2012
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NYC
Technarchy said:
That's one of the first things I do. I think they are an aesthetic eyesore and not needed.

I'm sure it saves some degree of power as well.
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They're just so damn bright. It's weird that some phones have the function to turn them off and others don't.
 
jamezr

jamezr

macrumors P6
Aug 7, 2011
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mel823 said:
They're just so damn bright. It's weird that some phones have the function to turn them off and others don't.
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it would be nice to be able to switch the buttons. I like where they are but for some it would add to the overall user experience.
 
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mclld

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Nov 6, 2012
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I was reading on another forum that the 60fps video is supposed to be amazing on this phone, has anyone tried it?
 
epicrayban

epicrayban

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Nov 7, 2014
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Google Services and Android OS are always at the top of my battery list, and both relatively high. Like in the teens. What is going on?
 
MRU

MRU

macrumors Penryn
Aug 23, 2005
25,368
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a better place
epicrayban said:
Google Services and Android OS are always at the top of my battery list, and both relatively high. Like in the teens. What is going on?
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Chances are location services - switch to battery saver and turn off google location history. You'll be surprised how heavy they are. :)
 
HiDEF

HiDEF

macrumors 68000
Jun 23, 2010
1,706
394
Miami, FL
MRU said:
Chances are location services - switch to battery saver and turn off google location history. You'll be surprised how heavy they are. :)
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When in 'Battery Saver Mode,' does the CPU take a hit?

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EDIT: I just finished watching Marques review and, WOW! That screen screams even on video. I'm impressed how crisp and clear it is.
 
Cnasty

Cnasty

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Jul 2, 2008
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HiDEF said:
EDIT: I just finished watching Marques review and, WOW! That screen screams even on video. I'm impressed how crisp and clear it is.
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Messed with one in BB and it is easily the most vibrant, clear screen I have ever seen.

Almost made me want to buy one. Then I pressed the screen and Touchwiz appeared and I dropped it faster than MRU buys a new phone.
 
TechnicallyTee

TechnicallyTee

macrumors 68020
May 14, 2013
2,011
2,791
Atlanta
Cnasty said:
Messed with one in BB and it is easily the most vibrant, clear screen I have ever seen.

Almost made me want to buy one. Then I pressed the screen and Touchwiz appeared and I dropped it faster than MRU buys a new phone.
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Yeah the 2k screen is beast. I am still in debate mode over here about which phone I want to run. I think im going to stay put and deal with me 6+......I need to stop switching phones all the time! Its like an addiction.
 
MRU

MRU

macrumors Penryn
Aug 23, 2005
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Cnasty said:
Almost made me want to buy one. Then I pressed the screen and Touchwiz appeared and I dropped it faster than MRU buys a new phone.
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LMAO because its so true :D Was already eyeing up an M9 today - lol

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HiDEF said:
When in 'Battery Saver Mode,' does the CPU take a hit?
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Nope. It doesn't take any hit at all. Indeed there is less processing having to go on so should be better :)
 
jamezr

jamezr

macrumors P6
Aug 7, 2011
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MRU said:
LMAO because its so true :D Was already eyeing up an M9 lol

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Nope. It doesn't take any hit at all. Indeed there is less processing having to go on so should be better :)
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We need someone to get a M9 and gives us the run down! Supposed to an update to fix the camera issues.
 
epicrayban

epicrayban

macrumors 604
Nov 7, 2014
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MRU said:
Chances are location services - switch to battery saver and turn off google location history. You'll be surprised how heavy they are. :)
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Location history already off. All the main things people say to turn off are off, including VoLTE calling, WiFi always scanning, Location History, and even location itself is off. I only switch it on when I use Maps.

What do you mean by "switch to battery saver" though?

Google Services and Android OS are still very high.

PS. I've also tried factory reset, wiping system cache, and rebooting. Resulting in the same.
 
MRU

MRU

macrumors Penryn
Aug 23, 2005
25,368
8,948
a better place
epicrayban said:
Location history already off. All the main things people say to turn off are off, including VoLTE calling, WiFi always scanning, Location History, and even location itself is off. I only switch it on when I use Maps.

What do you mean by "switch to battery saver" though?

Google Services and Android OS are still very high.

PS. I've also tried factory reset, wiping system cache, and rebooting. Resulting in the same.
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Go into privacy section, then location setting.

Change Location method to battery saver

Turn off Google location history
 
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