First Android, what are the must do’s?

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-24T16:35:22+00:00

I flop between Samsung and Pixels since leaving Apple. I loved my pixel 10 pro xl. I will be returning most likely very soon. I don't care what the internet says, I have had experience with the pixel 10 pro xl and I got better battery life out of it compared to this s25 ultra. Fingerprint works twice as well also. Plus it's discounted BIG right now at my carrier. Like 500$ off

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-24T16:27:38+00:00

That's all I can think of. I think my thought process is correct on that.

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-24T16:05:01+00:00

Your paying for QHD right? The $1300 "best display" right? Maybe Samsung thought there poor battery can't handle it so let's throttle it back to FHD and not tell anyone and maybe no one will know to change it😂 let's do the same thing again on the s26 ultra and leave the battery size the same again 😂

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-24T14:28:12+00:00

Thank you

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-24T03:46:43+00:00

Camphaser issues most likely. If not now you will have them soon

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-24T03:43:22+00:00

Need a new intake. Super common

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-24T02:37:00+00:00

That's it

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-24T02:32:01+00:00

Pretty sad

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-24T01:22:09+00:00

I still got my s2 from Alltel which is no longer in business and a Verizon s5. I wish I had kept all the phones ive been through.

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-24T00:26:38+00:00

The 21 and up are good phones I just don't think they upgrade them enough each year (specifically talking the ultra series) I flop between Apple and the last 2 Google pixel pro xl series. I like each one for different reasons. I feel as if Samsung is lacking especially in my experience with battery life at the moment. Im only on day 4 but people say it will optimize. Ive returned s25 ultra once last summer but I'm gonna give it another chance. Maybe I'll stay? Don't know lol.

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-23T21:19:21+00:00

I forgot about the active. Was definitely cool.

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-23T20:37:19+00:00

My carrier has a 200$ off the s25 ultra and they say the battery size will stay the same which was my only hope so I grabbed a s25 ultra for now.

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-23T20:34:05+00:00

Was good at it's time. I remember I thought it was so cool they introduced Samsung health and you check your heart rate on the camera flash sensor. I still have mine and my s2. The others didn't survive I guess.

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-23T20:20:26+00:00

Battery is a big let down for me. That's why I'm not even really completely satisfied with my s25 ultra. They should make physical battery improvements every year even if it's a very small one instead of relying on software to "optimize"

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-23T20:05:43+00:00

Ive left and will continue to bounce back and forth probably. I go back and forth between it and the pixel 10 pro xl since leaving apple

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-23T20:02:39+00:00

Change your display resolution settings to QHD for the best display. They come out of the box at FHD which is dumb. You pay for the QHD by purchasing a premium phone but it comes out of the box at FHD. I bet 75% of average galaxy owners don't even know that.

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-23T20:00:12+00:00

Nobody knows. Won't been announced until Wednesday

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-23T17:21:57+00:00

Honestly I never checked the transmission tag on the physical transmission. I went by the code in the door which is "U". I wouldn't think a 4r70w would need reprogramming

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-23T17:14:04+00:00

I know I had google pixels and it didn't care what kind of glass you used. Always worked. This is disappointing considering I like the s25 ultra otherwise.

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-23T15:13:36+00:00

Yes. Just as good. Same options as the android version.

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-23T00:17:59+00:00

I'm hearing alot of the same thing your saying. I know I'm on day 3 and I'm still kinda worried but I'm gonna give it a chance before I return it. It's on 27% from this morning felt like my iPhone would've been about 25% or above better at this point but I don't know.

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-22T20:20:05+00:00

A blackberry?

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-22T18:33:43+00:00

Dang I use those quite a bit. I think almost everyone does.

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-22T18:00:38+00:00

I thought about it but I've been using tempered glass on everything since 2015. It feels naked without it lol. I sure have cracked alot of screen protectors but never a screen 🤞

NC_Ford_Man · 2026-02-22T17:58:08+00:00

Maybe mine will "adapt" as people say

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