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Samsung Galaxy S9 • S9+ |OT| A notch above the rest
- Thread starter vatstep
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Getting mines tomorrow. I didn't even realize this phone was just launching.
Anyone have any tips? Usually I go in and try to disable as much bloatware as possible when I get on of these new phones.
Anyone have any tips? Usually I go in and try to disable as much bloatware as possible when I get on of these new phones.
The reason you get a tempered glass screen protector though is so that it shatters/takes the damage instead of your screen in the event of a drop. I've had enough drops to know they work, and whenever I see people with fucked up screens it's like why didn't you have a glass screen protector on there...
Alright fine, but when I can turn off every other app from collecting all my data usage without issue I'm a little hesitant to give that much access.
try the free version and if you need the extra features or just like it, buy it.
You can disable the swipe left to Bixby, at least on the S8. I can't see why they'd remove that from the S9 tho.
I'm pretty surprised how very little bloatware there is on the T-Mobile version. There's almost none and the stuff they installed is stuff I would put on anyway.
You can disable Bixby and then that screen disappears which means you can set up your Google news and weather widget on the furthest left screen.
You can disable Bixby and then that screen disappears which means you can set up your Google news and weather widget on the furthest left screen.
Lol yeah and then just chill with a broken screen indefinitely
I apparently have very different phone habits than you but the only phone screen I've broken in the past ~10 years was my Galaxy S5's after I'd owned it for about 2 years anyway. Small scratches, sure, but hardly noticeable when the screen is off, let alone when it's on.
Anyone else setting up their phone from scratch rather than transferring everything over from their old phone? I'm installing apps one at a time based off need to clean out unused apps. The only thing I transferred over was contacts, text messages, and call history.
I have never broken a screen/phone, ever. But I do drop my phone occasionally. A case and a glass screen protector means that doesn't matter. I'm also on JOD TMobile so my phone's have to be in pretty much mint condition so I can't take any chances. I never use insurance either and I've been doing JOD since it's inception like 3-4 years ago.
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I usually do this. I know it's more time consuming but it makes the phone feel more new. Silly I know, but I have OCD and stupid stuff bothers me.
People swear by the Whitestone dome one but it's like $50. I picked up the amfilm one off Amazon and it's nice, comes with a nice guide install kit. It doesn't have 100% coverage but with a case on its pretty close. It at least has a slight curve on it too. I'll take it for $13 this close to launch. Soon there will probably be 2 pack glass ones for like $10 but they probably don't have any curve and thus have even less coverage. I've never had a glass protector with 100% coverage but I'm not willing to spend $50 on something that likely will chip or shatter with a drop and then have to get another one.
I would say if you are really really good about never having any drops don't bother, they aren't really about protecting from scratches but they are good for absorbing the brunt of the impact from a drop and shattering/chipping instead of that happening to your screen.
See the post directly below yours. Unless you're some kind of OtterBox monstrosity that isn't going to help you with a screen down drop. I've dropped a phone screen down chest height onto concrete and it was fine. Screen protector shattered. I have no doubt the screen would have shattered if it didn't have the the screen protector on there.
I would still rather use Nova prime for the dark theme and stock Android look. That's nice though, but I actually think I will keep bixby on the button as it does seem to be able to do a few more things than google assistant.
I have the Apple leather case, dropped my iPhone X screen first onto concrete pavement and not a scratch because the case slightly protrudes out, lips as they call it. You don't need an otter box monstrosity
Mate that's just down to luck and what angle the phones drops on.
Well, you got extremely lucky some grit wasn't protruding off the concrete or there wasn't a rock or something on the concrete it fell on, or the angle wasn't as lucky. I had the leather case with the iPhone 8 plus and I wouldn't feel comfortable without a screen protector. I actually went through a shattered screen protector each on the 7 plus and 8 plus with that case on it and chipping on the ones that didn't shatter. Yeah I could be more careful but you aren't going to convince me to not use a tempered glass screen protector lol. I can't trade in a phone on JOD with noticable scratching either and some shit in your pockets actually can scratch a screen if you aren't always thinking about what else you have in a pocket. I don't see why people need to convince everyone not to use a screen protector. There isn't really a right answer. I would say if you are very very careful with your stuff and you haven't had any problems not using one, don't worry about it, but if you do have drops or scratches it's probably a good idea.
I don't understand how a physical home button can be a dealmaker/breaker. but i do feel like most phone makers need to work on their haptic feedback
I just downloaded an amazing samurai one from Cogul. They even sell these buttons that go with them and it's cool since even if a button wasn't made for it, it still gives apps the red background to make everything match.
Stinks you have to pay for the static wallpaper as well if you want it for your homescreen. I wish the live wallpaper worked for your home. >.>
Wait for real? I was wondering how the the screen off home screen button press worked. Does it have a setting for an LED so I can see it? Lol I know it isn't technically physical but it does do a very good job with the haptic feedback, but it actually would be a good idea honestly to have an LED under there somehow.
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Far as I know, there's no LED for it.
To be honest, there's no need for a light. The tactile feedback exists in the same spot it always existed on phones with physical or off-screen capacitive keys; works from anywhere as long as the phone is powered, and doesn't require a navbar to be displayed in order to be used. That's good enough for me.
Huh... thanks for the reply. I'll give one a try in store at least and see what I think.
Early days but I haven't seen any widespread faults or flaws coming out yet, quality control on this thing seems very good. The quality of the finish is off the charts as well, Samsung is basically Apple level or better in that department. So much better than the garbage build quality of the HTC M7 and M8 I went through.
What's the need for a physical home button? Since the S8 I haven't had a physical button there and it's made almost no difference. The spot remains as does the function.
There are cases that are better protections than screen protectors. Screen protectors don't help if your phone hits a corner or side pushing the metal into the glass.
Everyone with your phones, I assume there's no dead pixel issues? Reason I ask is because I plan to get tempared glass protector installed before I even bring the phone home and I have had dead pixel issues in past so don't want to waste 30 bucks only to return the phone.
I don't think this true, at all.
These anti - burst silicone cases are super easy to sell once people hold them in their hand. Besides, on the S8 at least, the case makes it much better to use the fingerprint sensor on the back.
Meanwhile I hate screen protectors
Which ones specifically? There are heaps of thin ones that look decent but I can't imagine them actually protecting the screen much from a drop. I usually use the smallest profile one from Incipio or Spigen. Stuff like Otter Box looks terrible.
I have never used screen protectors since everything starred using Gorilla Glass, partly because I can never get them on flawlessly and they make the screen look worse.
I use a Tech 21 Evo Check. The bumpers extend just past the screen, designed really to protect the screen when you put it face down.
Though in reviews it does very well indeed in drop tests. This one in particular, there are a couple of face down landings form 10+ feet up on concrete (about 5mins in to the video onwards) and the S8 is fine. Video has lots of drops from different heights on wood floor and concrete and slow mos of the impact.
Feels good in my hand and secure, like I'm less likely to drop it in the first place.
Also very easy to locate the fingerprint sensor which is my only unlock method.
Though in reviews it does very well indeed in drop tests. This one in particular, there are a couple of face down landings form 10+ feet up on concrete (about 5mins in to the video onwards) and the S8 is fine. Video has lots of drops from different heights on wood floor and concrete and slow mos of the impact.
Feels good in my hand and secure, like I'm less likely to drop it in the first place.
Also very easy to locate the fingerprint sensor which is my only unlock method.
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I can't find them online for the S9, but these cases here https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0...+kong+case&dpPl=1&dpID=41Nw6TnUVRL&ref=plSrch
Easiest cases to sell because I drop my phone in front of customers haha.
Can you link me this on Amazon? I'm seeing several Spigen S9 plus cases but not sure which you're referring to. Thanks
For some reason it's not up on amazon yet. I had to order direct through their site
https://www.spigen.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-case-rugged-armor?variant=570811678721
I don't understand why the s9+ case isn't up when the regular s9 is up
https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Flexi...sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s9+spigen+rugged+armor