I'm returning the S6 edge

[islanddude]

I love my S6 edge (64gb, white), but I'm returning it because of something Verizon did. The feature to "Enable Web Sign In" using the finger print scanner has been removed by Verizon. It's available on the AT&T version so I might switch, but I like Verizon and I hate to switch carriers over a phone feature and I don't want to get locked into a two year contract. Also, the phone just feels weird and slippery; the buttons are in the wrong place and they're too easy to unintensionally activate. To make my point, after I packed it up for the return I heard the phone start up; the side of the box had enough pressure to turn it on!

 

[Haalcyon]

If you buy the phone outright you won't be locked to the carrier.

Welcome to the Dark. From the Note Edge.

 

[Almeuit]

In my opinion it doesn't sound like you loved it too much -- which would warrant me to say returning it is a good idea for you. You have to get a phone that works for you. Unfortunately though if you want Verizon you have to deal with them tweaking phones how they see fit. They're one of the worst offenders on this matter.

 

[srkmagnus]

I love my S6 edge (64gb, white), but I'm returning it because of something Verizon did. The feature to "Enable Web Sign In" using the finger print scanner has been removed by Verizon. It's available on the AT&T version so I might switch, but I like Verizon and I hate to switch carriers over a phone feature and I don't want to get locked into a two year contract. Also, the phone just feels weird and slippery; the buttons are in the wrong place and they're too easy to unintensionally activate. To make my point, after I packed it up for the return I heard the phone start up; the side of the box had enough pressure to turn it on!

That's unfortunate that you didn't like the device. Keep us posted on what you are going to get and which carrier you sign on with. Let us know if you have any questions.

 

[ctk4949]

At least the verizon version doesnt have Lookout installed.

What does the Web Sign in do??

 

[nikitathedog]

Dont quote me onbthis but I think you can link the finger orint button to a web page that needs user name and password and instead of doing that you can swipe your finger instead. I think you link the button by filling in the login and password for tour website you want.

Verizon is funny like that. They believe they know better than their customers and try to protect you from yourself. Say if you loose the phone and someone managed to get into the phone now they may have access to other information.

They had the same issue with google wallet which is why at one point they disabled it from their phones.

Thanks big brother.

But they do have the best coverage for where I have been and go.

 

[STEVESKI07]

I was looking forward to that feature as well but if you use Chrome you can already have all your username and passwords saved so I probably wouldn't have ended up using it.

 

[islanddude]

I very interested in the S6 Active.

 

[shadow82x]

I'm thinking it might be possible to get the stock browser in the future. I mean can't someone just distribute the apk that has it?

 

[flamingoezz]

Is fingerprint sign-in not available in apps too? like banking or credit card apps?

 

[Almeuit]

At least the verizon version doesnt have Lookout installed.

What does the Web Sign in do??

It isn't a huge deal .. you simply disable it and move on.

 

[islanddude]

When I returned the S6 edge I picked up the regular S6. It feels way better to hold and I don't have to give up screen space for the groovy/pointless curves; which, by the way, are horrible which reflections.

Growing up we always has curved screen TVs. When the flat screen came out it forever changed the standard because it's better; less glare, etc. Regardless of the software features, the hardware profile of the S6 Flat is great. It's a keeper.