After one year, how much have S21 improved through updates?

[SL2]

I'm curious what you think about your S21, how much better is it compared to at launch?

Do you have any before/after update experiences to share?

Anything still remaining to be fixed?

 

[Rockertodd21]

battery battery life drains too quick

 

[rimz808]

battery battery life drains too quick

I agree. I never had good luck with battery life to begin with when compared to others getting at least 2 days' worth of use on a single charge. I just came to the conclusion that it's the way I use my phone and the apps that I use. But never did see better battery life after the multiple updates

 

[CaribMas]

I usually get 1-1.5 days on my battery; as long as it lasts the whole day I am satisfied. My S21 has been operating without any problems. I haven't noticed any degradation in performance.

 

[Roadijeff]

I usually get at least 3 days between charges on my S21U, unless I do a lot of heavy duty things. I never use fast charging mode which, IMHO, shortens battery life over time.

 

[Morty2264]

This is a very interesting thread. Sometimes phones *do* get better with age -- like wine! Thank you for starting this thread, OP!

 

[Gerald Evangelista]

I'm curious what you think about your S21, how much better is it compared to at launch?

Do you have any before/after update experiences to share?

Anything still remaining to be fixed?

Mine is hot at times. Reset or restart multiple times on its own. Am pissed actually. I do love the camera. (it gets too hot when you take a lot of photos)

 

[chimpboy74]

battery battery life drains too quick

Same for me. When I first got it battery was great. 1.5 to 2 days easy (and that was when I was still playing with my new toy a lot) after a few weeks battery life decreased (lucky if I make it to bedtime even on light usage). Updates never fixed this and I tried all sorts of things. I've just got used to having to top it up during the day. Especially with heavy usage.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Same for me. When I first got it battery was great. 1.5 to 2 days easy (and that was when I was still playing with my new toy a lot) after a few weeks battery life decreased (lucky if I make it to bedtime even on light usage). Updates never fixed this and I tried all sorts of things. I've just got used to having to top it up during the day. Especially with heavy usage.

This happened to me with my Galaxy S10+. It was really great battery to start with and then it declined rapidly. I had to have it replaced just after a year as it would barely hold a charge. The replacement has been better but never stellar.