**** The Official Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge Thread ****

Janesy B said:
Didn't bother, wanted a clean start anyway. Just grabbed a .txt for posterity but I'll probably delete that. BTW if you don't want WhatsApp images clogging up your gallery, you can go to the WhatsApp media folders and place a blank folder or file called .media and it will hide the media. https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/30031687.

Best way to migrate the contacts is to login to iCloud, select all the contacts and export the .vcf, then import that into Google and make sure your Google account syncs contacts.

There is an app to sync iCloud contacts but it just makes sense to move them over to your Google account.
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Yeah I might just grab the txt of my chat history and email it to myself to store.

I followed your iCloud .vcf idea and it worked. But it didn't merge the contact pictures across? Do you know how I can get those? They came from Facebook originally as the app syncs with iOS contacts. Don't see a way of doing it in android?
 
Phonesis said:
Ah no really?! Did you try that app in the Play Store called wazzap migrator?
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I used wazzap migrator. Extracted the whatsapp DB and media from my itunes backup and dumped them in the correct folders on the android, took a few minutes for wazzap migrator to do its stuff. I had tons of chats and about 400mb of media, didn't seem to have any issues at all.
 
kevpuk said:
Don't think one can uninstall without root.....but you can uninstall updates and set in Play Store not to auto-update. This is what I have done......and markedly improved battery life. Version of Photos in play store is dated 12th October, so I will be keeping an eye on it for a revised version....
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Yes the battery is much better. I might actually get a full day out of it Today for the first time in ages.

Its still not as good as it was a month ago though.

Android system and OS still show around 30% drain each
 
V_R said:
Nice one, thanks for the reply. I'll give the newer one of the three a try and see whats up.

I assume if its connected via USB to the PC it won't be able to kick out 10W?
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No PC will output QC2.0 compliant charging power that I know of (requires 9V 1.67A). You need to use a QC2.0 or QC3.0 compliant power source for it.

Things will be much better for USB-C phone owners though, as new laptops and computers/motherboards come with Type-C and/or USB3.1 ports as standard. So USB-PD is available direct from computers for those.

Those of us waiting for that day will need to hop onto the Galaxy S8 next year.
 
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kevpuk said:
Don't think one can uninstall without root.....but you can uninstall updates and set in Play Store not to auto-update. This is what I have done......and markedly improved battery life. Version of Photos in play store is dated 12th October, so I will be keeping an eye on it for a revised version....
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Google Photo app just updated FYI, dated 19th October
 
So finally there now with the transition from iOS to Android.

Absolutely loving the S7 Edge and Android in general. Should have made the move sooner really but hey ho.

I found apps to achieve all my needs (transfer WhatsApp chats, texts, contacts) and even found apps to achieve stuff like Visual Voicemail and Windows 10 notification syncing. All free!

Love the customisation factor. Nice feeling when you finally feel happy with your layout, theme, etc. Still want to tinker with the LED settings though. Using Light Manager to custom set colours. Really fun!

Got my Gear VR to try next. Can't wait.
 
VR update: Couldn't resist (working from home but there you go!)

Just had a go with the Gear VR and was pretty blown away. Ok sure the resolution isn't quite there yet but it was better than I was expecting. Particularly the Netflix app with virtual sofa! Very impressive. Kinda blown away by it actually. And the Samsung browser in VR is lovely touch.
 
Just picked up S7 Edge to replace my Note 7, seeing if anyone can recommend case friendly screen proctector please? Got myself UAG case. Cheers.
 
Phonesis said:
VR update: Couldn't resist (working from home but there you go!)

Just had a go with the Gear VR and was pretty blown away. Ok sure the resolution isn't quite there yet but it was better than I was expecting. Particularly the Netflix app with virtual sofa! Very impressive. Kinda blown away by it actually. And the Samsung browser in VR is lovely touch.
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Aye, it's a beaut this phone, shame they messed up the Note 7 battery. I hope that won't effect the s9 when it comes out!
 
V_R said:
Wireless chargers then. Anyone had or used the Elephas ones? They seem good and I like the look of them.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Charger-ELEPHAS-Charging-Qi-Enabled/dp/B01LW9JMN3/

Any thoughts? :)
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Got this today. First impressions are its nice and sturdy and it looks good. Sticky feet on the bottom so its doesn't move around. Can't complain for £17. :)

I haven't tested the actual charging speeds yet, will see what it does when I'm home and I've got the fast charger plugged into it.

Oh and the LED isn't blinding - its quite subtle which is good.
 
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Brutus said:
Just picked up S7 Edge to replace my Note 7, seeing if anyone can recommend case friendly screen proctector please? Got myself UAG case. Cheers.
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To be honest there's no one more paranoid than me about screens and scratches. I'm going to tempt fate her..... I've had my S7 edge from shortly after release date and have not used a screen protector this time. I'm just careful and only put it in an empty pocket.
Touch wood not a scratch yet.
 
I haven't marked the screen but the back glass seems to mark easy. Picked up a couple of small marks in a week. I've ordered DBrand skin for the back.
 
Been using the s7e now for a month, really impressed with it. Hopefully my free vr order is accepted!

Fantastic phone both visually and in performance
 
IrishChr1s said:
Been using the s7e now for a month, really impressed with it. Hopefully my free vr order is accepted!

Fantastic phone both visually and in performance
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How are people going about trying to get the VR orders? I didn't realise when I bought mine any new S7E would have been eligble?
 
Through the three website, clicked the link, input details + a picture of the recept, received an email saying it'll be 30 days for review.

I'm still waiting, not sure how long it takes
 
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