Recent content by illiniah

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    I finally got samsunged

    I always check Google Play Services, if that has lots of battery use, then something is wrong with an app polling "somewhere or something" for data updates. I then run a Google search. That was how I identified the recent Google Chromebook sync issue that was killing my battery. I turned off...
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    Man these two latest updates are junk..

    Love the phone, but worst fingerprint reader ever.
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    May Update

    received today, unlocked US, using TMobile SIM
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    Strategies and where to buy S21 Ultra, unlocked, 512gb?

    I ordered my 512 blue at launch direct from Samsung and I had to wait 6+ weeks for delivery. If you want one (and you may not like this), I suggest ordering direct and patience.
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    Google or Samsung

    All Google for me.
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    Google Pay vs Samsung Pay

    I have always used Google Pay, very simple. You don't need to launch the app, just tap and go. I also get automatic notifications when any of my credit cards are used anywhere.
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    Navigation buttons or gesture navigation

    Gestures, I am shocked that people still use the buttons. Gestures are so quick and natural, the buttons seem like such a klugey old fashioned solution.
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    How are you liking your new phones?

    I just switched after the 2xl, 3, 3xl, and 4xl. S21 ultra has much brighter screen, all day battery life, and 5G (I'm in the DMV with T-Mobile). The software is a bit of a learning curve, not as intuitive as stock Android. The fingerprint sensor is much worse than the 3, I registered multiple...
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    S21 Ultra 512 GB - Has your pre-order been delayed?

    Phone arrived Monday morning 🌅 3/1. Now I just need to figure out Sammy UI after years of using Pixels.
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    Does the S21 Ultra come with a pre-installed screen protector?

    JerryRig mentioned that he had a Euro version, not a US version in his video
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    S21 Ultra 512 GB - Has your pre-order been delayed?

    Flurry of emails on Saturday from Sammy and FedEx, phone shipped 1/27, delivery on 3/2. No word on charging brick or wireless pads.
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    S21 Ultra 512 GB - Has your pre-order been delayed?

    512 Navy, Ordered 1/21, Received email this afternoon with ship by date of 3/5, Samsung blamed the weather.
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    S21 Ultra 512 GB - Has your pre-order been delayed?

    Well my "cancel" button disappeared today.