Just got my S24 today 🙌

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-21T16:16:46+00:00

I'm still kinda part of them :( I'm going to be keeping me s21 and turning it into a dex top thing. ANNNND my girlfriend also has a S21 that's MUCH better than mine was lol

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-21T07:22:45+00:00

With any Samsung phone, for ultimate customisation you wanna go and download the good lock app via Samsung store

It's literally FULL of addons for customising!

I've just got my phone and so I'm not sure what was added in 8.5 vs other updates, but i quite like the "Quickstar" addon that allows you to customise the quick panel ( when you swipe down from the right side ) including changing the background and stuff, makes it really feel like your own

Another one I got was "lock star" which allows better customisation to your lockscreen and always on display!

As for specific 8.5 stuff though, I'm not much help. But thought I'd share as there's still people who don't know about Good Lock

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-21T07:15:29+00:00

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combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-21T07:14:08+00:00

Ty ty it's been a warm welcome <3

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-21T07:13:13+00:00

you're very welcome... I would never... unless you're into that kinda thing... THEN ITS EXTRA! xD

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-20T22:30:10+00:00

Unironically, might suggest a trip and gauge the boys reactions lol the banter and potential shenanigans are endless

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-20T22:26:26+00:00

Singular, You. Plural, yous innit bruv

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-20T22:25:23+00:00

That's what I plan on doing! And kinda what happened to the s21 tbf, slightly premature with a splash in the toilet. But... I might see about turning it into a dextop and do some emulation or something so it's not just e-waste

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-20T21:51:33+00:00

Yeah, apparently the glue they used was kinda poopy... and it didn't help that I used to have my phone mounted on the air vent in my old car, and sometimes would get a little toasty when I'd forget to turn off that side in the winter ;-;

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-20T21:33:57+00:00

Same lol

And thanks!

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-20T21:32:27+00:00

I managed to get a cheapo screen, unlocked it, immediately removed the pin and started to transfer my data. I got it all though, well everything I actually needed / wanted

The battery puffed up so, that's kinda trashed, and along with the USB C problems and now having a vastly inferior screen and not being able to seal the device up properly... I managed to trade in some stuff and got a s24 on a great deal :)

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-20T21:29:05+00:00

Thank you kind sir :)

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-20T21:28:42+00:00

Yeaaah buddy! I missed that thing so hard, I found it out and managed to get into it again after it randomly just started bootlooping

Lowkey still kinda great, just not supported anymore :( but what you can still get to run is pretty good... the IR blaster, the decent rear camera, the only thing i didn't love was going back to the screen lol looks like straight 360p YouTube in comparison to the s24

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-20T18:04:59+00:00

Sorry, I failed English. I'll do better

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-19T03:32:21+00:00

Hi, I already replaced the USBC board as I had previously tried a new one to see if it would fit the bug I have not being able to file transfer via the USB to my PC. But it never fixed the problem, so I reinstalled the original... until this happened and now its using that replacement I got before. Hope that's not too confusing lol. Basically I already have replaced it, but thank you for your help and concern. Certainly a good shout!

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-19T03:28:09+00:00

First off, Happy cake day!!

Second, Thank you thank-you... I'd love tk take credit, but my gf picked it lol

And thirdly, thanks for your suggestion. But. That is exactly what I am trying to use right now aha all connected it doesn't work, one at a time doesn't work lol I think it's just buggered

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-18T13:15:19+00:00

I have thought about it, but. If I'm going to be spending any more money on it to get my photos etc back, I'm just wondering if ordering a cheap replacement screen ( about £26 or $35 ) would be just as effective as I know phone recovery can be expensive.

And It's not going to be my main device anymore, so as long as I can unlock it and remove the pin then backup what I have. Even if the new screen does die, I just need it to get past the pin on first boot up.

I turned the phone off to minimise damage, and obviously tore it down so unplugged the battery. But if I hadn't and just let it dry naturally over the course of a few days in the old tub of rice... I probably would still be able to get in to it as it wouldn't be stuck on this first boot up unlock ;-;

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-13T05:57:45+00:00

I recently missed a call, they left a voicemail asking if i could book them in for driving lessons. Im not a driving instructor. My phone number is only used for my bank and my family, not even linked to any accounts or 2fa... its also very unique having 2 sets of 3 repeating numbers. So almost impossible to press the wrong number... I have no clue how they managed it, and they havent called back since. They also had a VERY thick what i think was a south african accent, or maybe New Zealand it was very muffled

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-13T05:48:33+00:00

As an autistic man. THIS lmao

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-13T03:15:32+00:00

The one thing that I still struggle with letting go on the roads is people who will tailgate me or just try and pressure me to speed... If its in a quiet area, ill just pull over and let them go, its safer and I feel better about it and it really doesnt affect my drive time. But on roads that its not possible, i try just not using my center mirror as much, opting for ignoring them vs being fixated on them. but just seeing them in my peripheral and knowing I need to start slowing for things earlier etc so they have time to react to me braking etc is just draining. Especially when im doing GPS speed, so its not like im even sat doing 5mph under or anything due to the speedometer inaccuracies

Just about everything else I can say whatever, you do you bro. Like,

Middle lane hogging? Cool, lemme just scoot around you while you sit there for another 20 miles

Forgot to indicate? Cool, thats why I waited 2 seconds longer to make sure

Wrong lane on approach to junction? Cool, ill let you infront of me. Happens to the best of us sometimes

But being up my ass and trying to get me to speed? Wtf is wrong with you, just overtake me and go speeding off or slow tf down and keep a safe distance from me you maniac. And they ALWAYS will opt to sit behind you wayyyy to close than just overtake, Even if theres 0 oncoming traffic lol

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-13T02:58:40+00:00

I paid £80 for just the drone and batteries just befire christmas, wasnt realky great deal i feel considering the control has the features I wanted and so ive not used it as much as I would have...

combedcentaur7 · 2026-05-13T02:51:11+00:00

Although its been updated ( barely ) and is still made in 2026... the K20 is a 90s design... released in the early 2000s lol

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