Samsung Galaxy S7

[LinuxMan]

Did exactly this process as well.
Wow what an improvement with Nougat, love it!
(Flashed all 4 files, complete reset) AP, CSC, BL, CP.
Everything works perfectly, got a minor 90mb update shortly after.

Just quick feedback.
Backed up using Smart Switch.
Flash Nougat - option with OTA updates.
Restore via Smart Switch.
All there and working great.
Seamless process.

 

[faniebraai]

Cant find the S6 thread

Apologies for asking here. Who would be able to replace a battery in a S6E? Samsung only? Any suggestions for reputable places in the East Rand JHB?

SSS Cellular in Boksburg http://www.ssscellular.co.za/

 

[skeptic_SA]

SSS Cellular in Boksburg http://www.ssscellular.co.za/

Buy a donkey *thumbsup*

 

[Tsepz_GP]

Does anyone watch movies or series etc... On their phones every now and then? I usually do it while flying,but also sometimes when in bed.

Been watching Sense 8, a Netflix series, the Display on this phone has made it such a pleasure to watch, it just looks so incredible especially with the Video Enhancer in Nougat, the display is just mind blowingly good.

 

[faniebraai]

Does anyone watch movies or series etc... On their phones every now and then? I usually do it while flying,but also sometimes when in bed.

Been watching Sense 8, a Netflix series, the Display on this phone has made it such a pleasure to watch, it just looks so incredible especially with the Video Enhancer in Nougat, the display is just mind blowingly good.

This phone can run the X265 HVEC codec in 1080P flawlessly on this device

 

[Akirky]

Does anyone watch movies or series etc... On their phones every now and then? I usually do it while flying,but also sometimes when in bed.

Been watching Sense 8, a Netflix series, the Display on this phone has made it such a pleasure to watch, it just looks so incredible especially with the Video Enhancer in Nougat, the display is just mind blowingly good.

I travel a lot, so I always have something to watch. It is really good.

Funny thing though, my best ever SOT was during a day watching a series. 8h40 something. Ans bat was still 20%

 

[Tsepz_GP]

This phone can run the X265 HVEC codec in 1080P flawlessly on this device

What I have is H.265 720P, was to conserve space I guess, lol.

Samsung have always been on top of Video Format Support on their smartphones hey, like going back to the Symbian days, the i8510 Innov8 (N95 8GB competitor) had more video format support than anyone knew what to do with at the time, lol. Makes it easy to just gooi anything in and play.

I travel a lot, so I always have something to watch. It is really good.

Funny thing though, my best ever SOT was during a day watching a series. 8h40 something. Ans bat was still 20%

That is excellent!
Makes for a great travel companion

And it just sips the battery while watching.

 

[faniebraai]

I travel a lot, so I always have something to watch. It is really good.

Funny thing though, my best ever SOT was during a day watching a series. 8h40 something. Ans bat was still 20%

Not funny at all really if you think about it... yes, screen is the biggest user of battery, but so is data usage. When watching a video, you are using screen, but no data... with other scenarios of screen on time, like browsing facebook, tapatalk, twitter, chrome, you are using data all the time...

 

[AstroTurf]

Cool, I need to use this... anyone know how efficient are they, turnaround time, etc...?

I booked mine on the 4th they are collecting it Monday. (shortage of loan phones).

Due to some scary stories here, I'm going to make a du recorder video of me running all hardware tests in the Samsung members app and in going to take a video of the phone with my s4 so they can't say there is any other damage besides the spiderweb on the front glass.

Obviously both will show time and date on the phone.

May even go buy a Sunday times tomorrow and do it on the front page (date reference).

 

[Akirky]

Not funny at all really if you think about it... yes, screen is the biggest user of battery, but so is data usage. When watching a video, you are using screen, but no data... with other scenarios of screen on time, like browsing facebook, tapatalk, twitter, chrome, you are using data all the time...

True. I think I was in Singapore, so data would have been off anyway.

 

[DeeinSouthAfrica]

I booked mine on the 4th they are collecting it Monday. (shortage of loan phones).

Due to some scary stories here, I'm going to make a du recorder video of me running all hardware tests in the Samsung members app and in going to take a video of the phone with my s4 so they can't say there is any other damage besides the spiderweb on the front glass.

Obviously both will show time and date on the phone.

May even go buy a Sunday times tomorrow and do it on the front page (date reference).

Put nail polish dots on all bits inside.

 

[AstroTurf]

Put nail polish dots on all bits inside.

Lol how, it's an S7 edge I can't get inside the phone

 

[marioat1]

Lol how, it's an S7 edge I can't get inside the phone

Just warm it up till glue softens,guitar pick to lift cover off then mark the bits inside, of course only do this once warranty is voided

 

[DeeinSouthAfrica]

Lol how, it's an S7 edge I can't get inside the phone

Whoops, last time I sent something for repair it was an LG G4.

 

[StrontiumDog]

I booked mine on the 4th they are collecting it Monday. (shortage of loan phones).

Due to some scary stories here <snip>

OK, now you have me worried :/ I'll need to take it in and do without a loan phone then as mid-March is when my 1 year warranty ends.

 

[DigitalChaos]

SSS Cellular in Boksburg replaced my screen. dropped of in the morning, fetched at 4pm. Phone is as good as new. Had a pink line going down the screen.

I called them, explained the situation, took it in an hour later, checked status on their web portal, fetched at 4pm. They Didn't even wipe my phone. Got it back, put sim in and nothing else was needed
Excellent service

http://www.ssscellular.co.za/

 

[AstroTurf]

I booked mine on the 4th they are collecting it Monday. (shortage of loan phones).

Due to some scary stories here, I'm going to make a du recorder video of me running all hardware tests in the Samsung members app and in going to take a video of the phone with my s4 so they can't say there is any other damage besides the spiderweb on the front glass.

Obviously both will show time and date on the phone.

May even go buy a Sunday times tomorrow and do it on the front page (date reference).

Just called to find out when the collection will happen. Was told it's not happening today as they have no loan phones (tried to get me to give it to them without a loan phone again, I declined as I want a hostage due to other posts on mybroadband).

They say they will call me when one becomes available.

 

[Nimz]

secure folder on S7 and S7 Edge - link

 

[StrontiumDog]

Just called to find out when the collection will happen. Was told it's not happening today as they have no loan phones (tried to get me to give it to them without a loan phone again, I declined as I want a hostage due to other posts on mybroadband).

They say they will call me when one becomes available.

Were these horror stories posted in this thread?

 

[amackenzie]

Any ideas re batt life.. my phone just doesn't make it.. nougat etc..