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

[slick rick]

Finally update has come through. Gone from G935FXXU1APAW to G935FXXU1APC8. Not sure why it took so long to show up on my device though?

 

[Belloni]

Does anyone elses first few % drop quickly? I'm used to my Nexus 6p hanging to 100% for a lot longer!

 

[Mobius 1]

Does anyone elses first few % drop quickly? I'm used to my Nexus 6p hanging to 100% for a lot longer!

unplugged mine at half 6. battery is currently on 96%

 

[Belloni]

unplugged mine at half 6. battery is currently on 96%

Have you been using it? It's fine when not in use, just the first minutes of use it drains quickly.

 

[Mobius 1]

Have you been using it? It's fine when not in use, just the first minutes of use it drains quickly.

i've used it a little today. but not a lot. mainly this morning for the torch. i find the battery drops quite quickly though while using it with the screen on. must be the strain of the 2k screen

 

[slick rick]

Well I have already noticed some things with the update, I seem to have slightly more RAM available now, also I have full network signal where as before I only had 1 bar in the same location.

But my battery has dropped a couple of percent very quickly, will keep an eye on it...

 

[MadMossy]

Got a spigen thin flat (black) and the ultra hybrid air cushion (clear) for the S7 if anyone is interested.

Changed phone to the S7 Edge so have those 2 cases gathering dust.

 

[Chris344]

Does anyone elses first few % drop quickly? I'm used to my Nexus 6p hanging to 100% for a lot longer!

Yes and it's annoying. I'm used to my iPhone 6s plus holding on to 100% for a good 30 minutes of use.

 

[RanxZy]

Got the S7 flat and enjoying the device but have noticed the fingerprint reader has roughly a 50% failure rate. I've added both thumbs twice, I'll try adding the same finger four times to see if it improves.

 

[Mobius 1]

Got the S7 flat and enjoying the device but have noticed the fingerprint reader has roughly a 50% failure rate. I've added both thumbs twice, I'll try adding the same finger four times to see if it improves.

hmm. mine generally works first time, everytime.

 

[Belloni]

The auto brightness is terrible on Samsung devices, quickly installing lux auto brightness

 

[RanxZy]

hmm. mine generally works first time, everytime.

Just added the same fingerprint four times and it's working every time now.

 

[grudas]

Low light just is pretty damn good on this no? The above pic was taken with only a candle burning 6 feet away. At 1/4s (iso1250) the auto mode has captured slightly more detail than what was visible with my eye. I used touch focus to focus on the text. The Nexus 6P is great, but it would not have been able to lock focus quickly (if at all) in this kind of situation.

Sure there's some grain, but given the conditions that is otherwise a usable image!

yup I'm well impressed with low light tbh I think MBKHD messed up his review with the low light comparison!

 

[slick rick]

Just added the same fingerprint four times and it's working every time now.

Did you move your thumb a lot when adding the print to make sure it has your print from all angles? I did that for both thumbs and 2 fingers and it works 99% of the time.

 

[RanxZy]

Did you move your thumb a lot when adding the print to make sure it has your print from all angles? I did that for both thumbs and 2 fingers and it works 99% of the time.

I did move the thumb slightly, but as it's flawless now with one thumb I'll keep it as it is.

 

[slick rick]

I did move the thumb slightly, but as it's flawless now with one thumb I'll keep it as it is.

That's fair enough, if its working that is the main thing!

 

[Noxia]

It's a stunning phone but I have decided to get a Nexus 6P. I should have looked at the phones in a shop before making my decision. I just fancy the bigger screen really

 

[Warp279]

Low light just is pretty damn good on this no? The above pic was taken with only a candle burning 6 feet away. At 1/4s (iso1250) the auto mode has captured slightly more detail than what was visible with my eye.

Doesnt the S7 have a Pro mode now like the Note 5? That's were the camera will really shine.
I think the Samsung sensor might be better in low light, it was on the S6.

 

[thewanted]

My black S7 Edge arrives from Very.co.uk today. Just ordered a Spigen thin fit case for it.

I wish I had jumped on that 128GB MicroSD card at Amazon for £29.99 4 days ago

EDIT: This looks like a reasonable alternative.

 

[reflux]

Got the S7 flat and enjoying the device but have noticed the fingerprint reader has roughly a 50% failure rate. I've added both thumbs twice, I'll try adding the same finger four times to see if it improves.

Also not great here. It works better with my right thumb than my left one. The 6P's scanner is definitely better, but that might be something to do with the increased size.