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Spake the nerd to the smartphone-owning masses.
**** The Official Note 5 thread ****
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Spake the nerd to the smartphone-owning masses.
Soldato
I didn't understand the crazy high res they were pushing to until I got my Gear VR. I would also be happy with a 4K screen.
I've not seen throttling myself within Gear VR...
I've not seen throttling myself within Gear VR...
My point is having a 4K screen which taxes all resources just to have VR on a phone is not a good a idea in terms of battery stamina. And anything properly graphics intensive just won't happen on 4K with a phone GPU.
I understand this is just my view and others will want to have a 4K screen just for VR.
I understand this is just my view and others will want to have a 4K screen just for VR.
Soldato
Yes. Me
Maybe it's because I don't game, but I don't believe I've seen throttling.
Also, it's not like they're just making the screen bigger. The S7 Edge has crazy performance increases, so I would assume the Note 6 would have similar or even better.
In all seriousness, I'm not that bothered by the slight pixalation in Gear VR. I wouldn't be bothered if the Note 6 had the same PPI as the Note 5.
For me I'd want VR for gaming so that where I was coming from.
I'd rather have a dedicated headset with a strong phone SoC and active cooling running on android with 4K. Plus with OLED being Pentile, its not helping it's case. A 4K RGB screen would make sense.
I'd rather have a dedicated headset with a strong phone SoC and active cooling running on android with 4K. Plus with OLED being Pentile, its not helping it's case. A 4K RGB screen would make sense.
Man of Honour
Samsung's Good Lock app now official:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/04/18...ood-lock-app-for-the-galaxy-s6-s7-and-note-5/
More:
https://news.samsung.com/global/good-lock-customize-the-way-you-use-your-galaxy-smartphone
Preview:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/04/05...ristic-touchwiz-preview-is-a-balanced-effort/
Looked and it is already installed on the phone.
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/04/18...ood-lock-app-for-the-galaxy-s6-s7-and-note-5/
More:
https://news.samsung.com/global/good-lock-customize-the-way-you-use-your-galaxy-smartphone
Preview:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/04/05...ristic-touchwiz-preview-is-a-balanced-effort/
Looked and it is already installed on the phone.
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What screen protectors are you using on the Note 5 ? I'm after one that covers the screen and isn't a few mm short round the edges like a lot seem to be based on the amazon reviews.
This has 2.5d glass so you won't find one that fits right to the edge without an air bubble /halo effect.
Man of Honour
Exclusive weather app:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/04/20...exclusive-application-for-galaxy-smartphones/
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/04/20...exclusive-application-for-galaxy-smartphones/
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To save me reading through the whole thread, what things should i disable on the Note 5 and what things should i enable, just any tips really of the things to do from the start.
It's running Android 6.0.1, i presume that's Marshmallow ? Those big desktop icons will take some getting used too lol, it's just they were a lot smaller on my Note 4 running Lollipop.
It's running Android 6.0.1, i presume that's Marshmallow ? Those big desktop icons will take some getting used too lol, it's just they were a lot smaller on my Note 4 running Lollipop.
Basically disable anything you won't use.
Run Nova launcher to get mega customisation of your desktop/drawer/icon size etc
Yes 6.0.x is MM.
Soldato
If it helps, this is taken from my saved package disabler xml file -
Code:
<importExportSetting>
<disabledPackages class="java.util.ArrayList">
<string>com.monotype.android.font.rosemary</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations</string>
<string>com.vlingo.midas</string>
<string>com.osp.app.signin</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.sdk.spenv10</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.withtv</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.safetyassurance</string>
<string>com.sec.factory.camera</string>
<string>org.simalliance.openmobileapi.service</string>
<string>com.android.externalstorage</string>
<string>com.sec.factory</string>
<string>com.android.mms.service</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.tourviewer</string>
<string>com.sec.android.sidesync.source</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.FlashBarService</string>
<string>com.sec.android.Kies</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.email.sync</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.voicenote</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.easylauncher</string>
<string>com.samsung.knox.rcp.components</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.email.provider</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.samsungapps</string>
<string>com.google.android.configupdater</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.SPlannerAppWidget</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.billing</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.minimode.res</string>
<string>com.sec.android.daemonapp</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.email.ui</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.service.socket</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.SettingsReceiver</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.securitylogagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.email.composer</string>
<string>com.samsung.SMT</string>
<string>com.samsung.dcm</string>
<string>com.sec.android.ofviewer</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.scloud.auth</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.scloud.sync</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor</string>
<string>com.android.sharedstoragebackup</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.dualclockdigital</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.colorblind</string>
<string>com.sec.android.pagebuddynotisvc</string>
<string>com.android.printspooler</string>
<string>com.android.dreams.basic</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.ap.hero.accuweather</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.music</string>
<string>com.sec.app.samsungprintservice</string>
<string>com.sec.android.iap</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.dictionary</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.talkback</string>
<string>com.sec.allsharecastplayer</string>
<string>com.sec.enterprise.mdm.vpn</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.pinboard</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.personalpage.service</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.advsounddetector</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink</string>
<string>com.sec.chromecast.remoteplayer</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.locationwidget</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.spdfnote</string>
<string>com.sec.spp.push</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.server</string>
<string>com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.launcher</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.shareaccessibilitysettings</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.universalswitch</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.sns3</string>
<string>flipboard.boxer.app</string>
<string>com.google.android.feedback</string>
<string>com.sec.android.providers.tasks</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.chococooky</string>
<string>com.android.dreams.phototable</string>
<string>com.sec.android.service.health</string>
<string>com.samsung.safetyinformation</string>
<string>com.facebook.katana</string>
<string>com.samsung.app.highlightplayer</string>
<string>com.sec.android.sidesync30</string>
<string>com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.irm.service</string>
<string>com.cleanmaster.sdk</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.beaconmanager</string>
<string>com.sec.enterprise.mdm.services.simpin</string>
<string>com.facebook.orca</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.scloud.backup</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.mdm</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.svf</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.shealth</string>
<string>com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.liveweather</string>
<string>com.sec.android.emergencylauncher</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub</string>
<string>com.policydm</string>
<string>com.samsung.app.highlightvideo</string>
<string>com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms</string>
<string>com.samsung.hs20settings</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.camera.plb</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.cooljazz</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.SamsungContentsAgent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.mt</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.magnifier</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.sconnect</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.email.widget</string>
</disabledPackages>
</importExportSetting>
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Soldato
Just make a file called disabled.xml in a text editor and paste that in Fairly sure that would work.
Fairly sure that would work.
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I've just bought one of these cases for my Note 5, they work really well with the Titanium Silver version, it's been reduced to £9.99 from over £20. At just a tenner ideal for someone that needs a case.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/incipio-...s¤cy=1&gclid=CPar_OWqoMwCFbcW0wodpLMOTw
This is how it looks on the phone, my pics don't do it justice really but you get an idea.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/incipio-...s¤cy=1&gclid=CPar_OWqoMwCFbcW0wodpLMOTw
This is how it looks on the phone, my pics don't do it justice really but you get an idea.
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I've only recently changed to a Note 5 from a Note 4, the only real concern i had before hand was the battery on the Note 5 being 3000mah compared to the Note 4 which is 4000mah.
I can't say that i've noticed any real difference in battery life between the 2 which surprised me a little given that the Note 4 had a bigger capacity battery, my usage has been very similar. I wouldn't say that i was a heavy user, just mainly calls, emails, web browsing and occasionally navigation etc. I can get 2 days out of the Note 5, probably drops to a day and a half if i watch a couple of short videos.
Has anyone else experienced similar that has come from a Note 4 to a Note 5, it's possible that Marshmallow is less draining on the battery but i'm no expert.
I can't say that i've noticed any real difference in battery life between the 2 which surprised me a little given that the Note 4 had a bigger capacity battery, my usage has been very similar. I wouldn't say that i was a heavy user, just mainly calls, emails, web browsing and occasionally navigation etc. I can get 2 days out of the Note 5, probably drops to a day and a half if i watch a couple of short videos.
Has anyone else experienced similar that has come from a Note 4 to a Note 5, it's possible that Marshmallow is less draining on the battery but i'm no expert.
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I can't remember which battery i had in it now as i've sold the Note 4, it could have been a Mugen or Anker, possibly slightly less than 4000mah, maybe around 3750mah.
The Note 5 seems to be just as good with the 3000mah battery, i think the stock Note 4 one was around 3250mah and it's better than that one as well so far. Is Marshmallow less power hungry ?