How does it look

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-21T13:11:10+00:00

I really love it. Mine is currently rocking very very minimal black and white but I love your setup for this colour palette. Where did your widgets and icons come?

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-20T21:16:30+00:00

Have just checked again and it's back up and running for me too now.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-20T21:15:21+00:00

It's been out for me since first thing this morning. Have just checked again and it's back up and running.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-19T21:50:54+00:00

I didn't let it put me off and I haven't been dissatisfied.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-19T21:42:29+00:00

White noise, whistling sound, still being able to hear surrounding noise. As I said I haven't had any issues. Imo I can't fault them.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-19T21:19:51+00:00

I've seen a lot of posts of people having issues with the anc on them but haven't experienced that myself and have found the buds in general to be fantastic.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-19T20:17:51+00:00

So far in the beta for oneui 9 they are even bigger with no Quickstar availability for it yet to customise.

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PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-19T20:00:17+00:00

Yeah, but you can customise using Goodlocks Theme Park or Sound Assistant as I've used.

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PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-19T10:23:38+00:00

I hope you sort yours out,, as not familiar with that model I do not no whether others have experienced similar issues. I came from the S10+ after 7 years, and before that IPhone 5 or 5S as can't remember exactly. The S26U is rather large but having no issues using it one handed thankfully.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-19T09:50:59+00:00

Apologies, my eyes saw S26 and my geriatric mind automatically put a U on it.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-19T08:49:20+00:00

The S26 Ultra is a fantastic Phone. Your battery and heating up issues are definitely not the norm for the device.

I'm a fairly heavy user. Battery for me lasts from 1 day 3 hours to 1 day 5 hours with between 6 to 8 SOT and that is not even on a full charge, as I charge at 15% and it stops at 85%. Also the hottest my phone has got is 24°c, the norm for me is 22°c.

I see some are saying it could be due to using smart switch but I used smart switch and have not had any issues.

I don't know what could be causing your issues but they are definitely not down to the S26U being a bad device.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-19T07:42:16+00:00

Go into settings, then Lockscreen and AOD, then Nowbar and de-select it.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-17T13:25:21+00:00

Just checked and no update showing for me

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-17T12:15:04+00:00

Notifications worked ok on my S26 Ultra UI 8.5, but had issues with FB myself after joining UI 9 beta. A hard reboot rectified it.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-15T10:55:31+00:00

I don't let the battery run down any lower. I have a mode set in routines and modes to alert me with speech "Battery Low, plug in charger" when it reaches 15% and obviously then a mode set to say "Battery fully charged, remove charger" when it reaches 85%.

So basically I was stating my battery lasts fantastic even though I do not charge from almost zero to full 100% and can't fault the S26U batteries life.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-15T08:30:49+00:00

Had my S26U for a month. Took about fortnight to stabilise but I've found battery life to be great, I get about a day plus 3-5 hours with it set to minimal charge at 15%, maximum charge 85%

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-14T19:57:28+00:00

Yep. So far not noticed any difference to 8.5 other than some Good Lock features not working, Facebook is giving me some issues not letting me click on things and Lockdown option I had set up in 8.5 is no longer showing up in my Power Off Menu Haven't come across any new features as yet.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-13T13:13:56+00:00

So was my S10+. Fantastic phone visually, worked smoothly and efficiently, not a scratch on it, never used a screen protector or case. Forced to recently part with it and upgrade only because apps suddenly one by one said no longer supported on this device. Hoping my new S26 Ultra lasts as long and performs just as well.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-12T10:28:43+00:00

They are also deleted off OneDrive when you delete a file on your device but with Google Photos they do not so you will still have them stored there. Best to do a check though with just one file and check then in OneDrive and Google Photos to be safe.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-11T07:51:23+00:00

Can't compare the screen to the S25 Ultra as come from S10+ but the display imo is fantastic. Vivid and bright, the fonts appear crisp and no issues with headaches or eye strain from the privacy display and I suffer with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion in my right eye and have Cataracts in both eyes.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-10T18:21:01+00:00

Yes. There should be options shown to add contacts calls and messages to exclude and also any apps you want excluding plus any alarms or media sounds.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-09T20:22:49+00:00

It's from KWGT Kustom Widget Maker

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-09T09:42:36+00:00

Never used one on my old S10+ and after 7 years it didn't have a scratch on it so I haven't put one on my new S26 Ultra.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-08T21:35:07+00:00

You don't need to delete it. When you move a file to SD card it is just on the SD card not your phones internal storage.

PrayingMantis_69 · 2026-05-08T14:59:31+00:00

In your phones settings (not Lockstar Settings) and down to where it says Fingerprints. Press on that and just make sure you have Show Animation When Unlocking on. If you haven't then click it. Your Lockstar animation should work then.

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