S7 /S7 Edge FAQ

[dpham00]

These are a few items which I compiled from what I read on here. Feel free to add things that you see.

-Problems with non responsive keys or non responsive system - try a force restart. Simultaneously press and hold both the power and volume down key for 10 seconds.


-Wifi connectivity issues - use ipv4 on router
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...i-issues-force-your-router-use-only-ipv4.html

-General Wi-Fi troubleshooting:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...roubleshooting-wi-fi-connection-problems.html

Menu key missing - sometimes long pressing the back capacitive button will work. if not, then go to settings-accessibility-dexterity and interaction-assistan menu, and turn on. A new box should appear on the screen. choose the "More options" button which would give you the menu key feature.

-Swipe still required when already have fingerprint lock - disable smart lock

-Tips for setting up the fingerprint scanner (for the s6, but applicable here :
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...ips-setting-up-using-fingerprint-scanner.html

-Missing Internet app -Your carrier requested Samsung to remove it . You might be able to download it from the play store.

-Missing certain toggle like Mobile data or hotspot toggle - Your carrier requested Samsung to remove it. You can use a third party app like Power Widget to add widgets. Note that in the case of mobile data, the Power Widget toggle will only open the mobile data menu.

-Disable multi window - Samsung removed the ability to disable Multi-window. You can use "Multi Window Toggle" from the play store. Note that you will have to disable multi window from the app everytime every time you reboot

-Hands accidentally touching the edge - Some people are reporting that their hands are accidentally touching the edge. One solution would be to use a case.

-Alarm not ringing when using do not disturb - go to settings - sounds and vibration - do not disturb - allow exceptions, then enable alarms

-Adjustments to capacitive key light (keys to the left and right of the home button) - if it isn't in the settings, use "Galaxy Button Lights" from the play store to adjust the capacitive keys duration, or turn off completely

-Picture save location - You can choose internal memory or sd card. Bursts will be saved to internal memory, you cannot choose to save bursts to sd card

-Always on display only shows phone calls and messages. You cannot get other app notifications to show on the always on display. You can use third party options like "DynamicNotifications" or "AcDisplay" from the play store which can turn on the screen to give notifications on other apps

-Adoptable storage option is disabled by Samsung by default but you can add it back without root using a few adb commands. Refer to this thread if interested :
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...e-works-s7-bit-tweaking-no-root-required.html

-Auto brightness - Samsung implemented Personalized Automatic Brightness Control which learns and remembers the display brightness you choose, and will adjust accordingly the next time you are at the same ambient situation. Unfortunately, if you want to use auto brightness, then this feature cannot be disabled.

-How to force a specific network mode :
http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?p=5060423

-How to use People Edge
http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?p=5063994

Mirror phone to tv

http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?p=5066569

Change DPI scaling to condensed(or to any DPI you want) :
http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?p=5069234

-Phone doesn't show up when connected to a PC - Swipe down on the notification bar and select MTP mode.

-How to clear cache in the bootloader
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s7/653877-s7-wipe-cache-partition-regimen.html

-Samsung removed the option to choose "just once" to open an app link. If you want this functionality, you can install "better open with" from the play store

 

[anon(9856360)]

Re: S7 Edge FAQ

Cool

 

[bsteppuhn]

Re: S7 Edge FAQ

You should keep editing it with new findings and make it a sticky!

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[popkurn611]

Re: S7 Edge FAQ

These are a few items which I compiled from what I read on here. Feel free to add things that you see.

-Problems with non responsive keys or non responsive system - try a force restart. Simultaneously press and hold both the power and volume down key for 10 seconds.


-Wifi connectivity issues - use ipv4 on router
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...i-issues-force-your-router-use-only-ipv4.html

-General Wi-Fi troubleshooting:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...roubleshooting-wi-fi-connection-problems.html

Menu key missing - sometimes long pressing the back capacitive button will work. if not, then go to settings-accessibility-dexterity and interaction-assistan menu, and turn on. A new box should appear on the screen. choose the "More options" button which would give you the menu key feature.

-Swipe still required when already have fingerprint lock - disable smart lock

-Missing Internet app -Your carrier requested Samsung to remove it . the Internet app cannot be added.

-Missing certain toggle like Mobile data toggle - Your carrier requested Samsung to remove it. You can use a third party app like Power Widget to add widgets. Note that in the case of mobile data, the Power Widget toggle will only open the mobile data menu.

-Disable multi window - Samsung removed the ability to disable Multi-window. You can use "Multi Window Toggle" from the play store. Note that you will have to disable multi window from the app everytime every time you reboot

-Hands accidentally touching the edge - Some people are reporting that their hands are accidentally touching the edge. One solution would be to use a case.

-Alarm not ringing when using do not disturb - go to settings - sounds and vibration - do not disturb - allow exceptions, then enable alarms

-Adjustments to capacitive key light (keys to the left and right of the home button) - if it isn't in the settings, use "Galaxy Button Lights" from the play store to adjust the capacitive keys duration, or turn off completely

-Picture save location - You can choose internal memory or sd card. Bursts will be saved to internal memory, you cannot choose to save bursts to sd card

-Always on display only shows phone calls and messages. You cannot get other app notifications to show on the always on display. You can use third party options like "DynamicNotifications" or "AcDisplay" from the play store which can turn on the screen to give notifications on other apps

-Adoptable storage option is disabled by Samsung by default but you can add it back without root using a few adb commands. Refer to this thread if interested :
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...e-works-s7-bit-tweaking-no-root-required.html

-Auto brightness - Samsung implemented Personalized Automatic Brightness Control which learns and remembers the display brightness you choose, and will adjust accordingly the next time you are at the same ambient situation. Unfortunately, if you want to use auto brightness, then this feature cannot be disabled.

-How to force a specific network mode :
Guide on how to force a specific network mode - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com

-How to use People Edge
People Edge Color Notifications - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com

I contacted optimum whom I have my home internet service with. They provided me with their modem and a netgear router. They claim that their settings for the router are ipv4. I cannot have bluetooth on and be connected to wifi. My wifi shows a strong connection but nothing loads. So if I shut off bluetooth, then it works seamlessly. Makes no sense.

 

[Captpt]

This is a bit of topic,
How do you view a photo here in this Android Central threads? When someone posts a photo I can't find a way to view just the photo to zoom in on and such, a long press and hold only brings up reply options, in most apps and such a long press I'd hit you bring you just the photo..

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[dpham00]

This is a bit of topic,
How do you view a photo here in this Android Central threads? When someone posts a photo I can't find a way to view just the photo to zoom in on and such, a long press and hold only brings up reply options, in most apps and such a long press I'd hit you bring you just the photo..

Posted via the Android Central App

I am not sure, however, you might try to start your own thread, perhaps someone else can answer your question.

I contacted optimum whom I have my home internet service with. They provided me with their modem and a netgear router. They claim that their settings for the router are ipv4. I cannot have bluetooth on and be connected to wifi. My wifi shows a strong connection but nothing loads. So if I shut off bluetooth, then it works seamlessly. Makes no sense.

 

[sopclod]

-Phone doesn't show up when connected to a PC - Swipe down on the notification bar and select MTP mode.

I had trouble with this and realized that the cable used makes a difference. When in doubt, use the cable that came with your phone.

 

[dpham00]

I had trouble with this and realized that the cable used makes a difference. When in doubt, use the cable that came with your phone.

Good point. Any quality cable should work, but it doesn't hurt to try the stock cable

 

[Jones Lee]

Nice. Here i'd like to add two tips.
# Make icons shape up with this new setting on the Galaxy S7, S7 Edge
# Get to know the Galaxy S7's Always-On Display

 

[meyerweb#CB]

Others may know this, but it was a surprise to me.

With the screen locked, you can still swipe down on notification bar and access the quick settings tiles and the screen brightness slider. Some of the tiles are locked out, but you can switch between sound, vibration or muted, and turn on or off the following WiFi calling, Do not disturb, flashlight, Always on display, Airplane mode, Power saving (but not Ultra), and Auto rotate.

Tapping on any of the other tiles will bring up the pin/password entry screen. Tapping the settings icon or Quick connect also brings up the pin/password keypad.

The fact that you can toggle airplane mode on is troubling. That means someone who finds your phone, and knows, can prevent you from locating / wiping the phone with Android device manager.

 

[LanceAllan]

This is certainly troubling indeed... Any chance this can be brought to someones attention? This seems like a MAJOR security flaw

Sent from my Chrome™ Samsung S7 edge

 

[140902]

Nice tips! Here's one that kept bugging me since I got my S7Edge 2 weeks ago

com.samsung.faceservice has stopped

And... the link to the fix that has corrected it:
Fix Unfortunately "com.samsung.faceservice has stopped” Error | TechBeasts

 

[ilordvader]

after we open Camera Can we change these Icons ?
and set ones we want
is there a option to do it HOW ?

 

[dpham00]

I don'tdon't think that those are changeable

 

[ilordvader]

I don'tdon't think that those are changeable

THANKS

 

[SocratesRising]

I just pulled the trigger on the S7 Edge, can anyone tell me if there is a proper holster (used without a case) for the S7 Edge? I can't find one anywhere online? For example, with my HTC One M8, Seidio carried a "Spring Clip Holster" meant for use without the case and I really liked it for use at work.

 

[Vylet22]

I just got my S7. Upgraded from my S4 because of battery life issues but if not for that, I would still have it because I LOVE it still. New OS's never seem better to me. Always lose features. #1- alarm briefing gone since Kit Kat #2- anyone know how to make the Travel Wallpapers from the TripAdvisor App for the lock screen work on Marshmallow? I knew how to do it on Lollipop on my S4 and it worked great. Can't figure it out on Marshmallow. No briefing on alarm still. Oh and no IR blaster anymore. Wth Samsung? How is it ok to have a removable SD card but not a removable battery? Anyway, any solns to getting Travel Wallpaper back on Lock Screen via Marshmallow?

 

[Vylet22]

Better Open With App

Omg, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Downloading now on my S7. (response to downloading Better Open With App so I don't have to select a default and re-set them in settings constantly)

 

[EllaMc]

I too, only upgraded to S7 Edge from Galaxy 4, but mine was because the 4 got killed by a car. Yanyhoo, I have a question. I am easily using both Gmail and outlook (via the native apps) for calendar, email etc. My issues are two: nothing seems to be automatically backing up to Google, not photos, not contacts. And when I add a new contact via contacts or phone, I am given no option to save to google rather than microsoft's annoying exchange. I want everything backed up, but I would much prefer contacts etc be backed up to google. Can anyone help?

 

[jdauria]

Swipe still required when already have fingerprint lock - disable smart lock

Smart lock is disable and it still asks to swipe to unlock even though I have fingerprint lock set