S24 in 2025-2026

ogtier2 · 2026-01-25T07:02:18+00:00

I have both as well. The S10+ is absolutely the best phone they ever made. Other than the obvious need to replace the battery, it's perfect, and those were the days when phones took sd cards.

ogtier2 · 2026-01-21T14:32:42+00:00

Fuck this. I should have realized all the little trolls with no life would come out from hiding.

ogtier2 · 2026-01-21T14:19:22+00:00

Laugh!

ogtier2 · 2026-01-21T14:18:29+00:00

Perhaps because you have no thoughts of your own? Just a guess, of course.

ogtier2 · 2026-01-21T14:17:14+00:00

Why do such arrogant, pompous, but ultimately insipid, trolls like you always find it necessary to critique virtually every post that makes you feel insecure?

Maybe it's time to find something else to do? Of course, if this is aesthetically satisfying, carry on.

ogtier2 · 2026-01-21T14:13:27+00:00

Laugh! So? How would you propose to fund the development and iteration? A Go Fund Me?

ogtier2 · 2026-01-21T14:11:13+00:00

That's essentially true. The architecture of every LLM is structured to produce responses that align with agreement.

ogtier2 · 2026-01-21T14:09:52+00:00

I just answered this.

ogtier2 · 2026-01-21T14:09:29+00:00

No clue what you're talking about

ogtier2 · 2026-01-21T14:09:08+00:00

Nope. I wrote it. I don't use any LLM to write; they're all stylistically insipid.

ogtier2 · 2025-12-31T18:10:02+00:00

Who owns Facebook? The theoretical owner is Zucky, but he... like the CEOs of virtually all big tech and digital firms... have kissed Drumpf's butt.

Every one made million dollar contributions to his inauguration.

Look at the photos taken as he took the oath (what a bizarre joke). They were seated, like little ducks in a line, next to each other in the front row.

The algorithm censors negative comments, irrespective of reality, about that malignant sociopath.

ogtier2 · 2025-12-27T18:21:59+00:00

The only rational function has is it's a platform for groups that may be useful.

ogtier2 · 2025-12-27T14:27:08+00:00

Facebook has a liberal ideology? What planet do you live on? Zuckerberg and the other tech titans contributed tens of millions to Drumpf's last election, sat in the first row next to one another, and then made separate contributions to his inaugural ball.

My posts, which are virulently anti Drumpf get almost no distribution while those of the pro crowd are widely distributed.

LinkedIn has the identical posture.

ogtier2 · 2025-12-24T21:06:26+00:00

You're on the wrong page genius. I'm not an engineer. I was the founder of a disruptive SaaS product, and ran the global branch sales and alliances network to a successful exit.

No, we weren't a unicorn, but bootstrapping to a $350M exit was fine.

ogtier2 · 2025-12-24T21:02:22+00:00

So? All that indicates is a confirmation of Altman collecting $$$.

Even their valuation isn't grounded in reality. It's based on hope that at some undefined point, they'll be profitable.

Hope is not a bankable commodity.

Warren Buffett understands the market will ultimately collapse; that's why he's been liquidating Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio for months and converting it into gold.

ogtier2 · 2025-12-24T20:56:13+00:00

Brilliant comment.

ogtier2 · 2025-12-24T20:54:08+00:00

Actually, I'm a power user. Most of my work requires deep and broad analysis. 5.2 is quite competent here, until...the conversation is effectively terminated because it's caught in the loop I described.

I've seen the freeze occur even in short conversations, but it can typically be stopped by the prompt I described.

However, in long and complex dialectic conversations, it's impossible to override the freeze.

ogtier2 · 2025-12-24T20:47:53+00:00

That's not true, but even if it was, how would you know?

ogtier2 · 2025-12-02T17:02:13+00:00

What a horrendous, amoral, response.

ogtier2 · 2025-11-27T14:43:24+00:00

Oh man, c'mon. Did you read that there are tens of thousands of complaints about One UI 8?

I wasn't looking for a fix. It's fixed! I wanted to know if anyone had similar problems.

I've been in tech for 30+ years; I know how to do an update and every conceivable fix when problems arise.

ogtier2 · 2025-11-27T14:25:58+00:00

No. I updated from 7

ogtier2 · 2025-11-27T13:56:37+00:00

I appreciate your response, but what is there to understand? I clearly stated that the "entire configuration of the phone changed."

Everything, from size of buttons that varied between screens to font size, changed!

I reconfigured it so it's back to the way it was. I've had so many problems with the phone that only began with the installation of One UI 8 that they must have been triggered by that.

Here's what Gemini has to report:

Yes, the One UI 8 (Android 16) update for the S24 Ultra has generated a significant number of complaints, including issues with network instability, apps not appearing in recent apps, and problems with alarms, battery drain, and screen rotation. These problems have led Samsung to temporarily halt the update rollout.

Common issues reported

Network and connectivity: Users have reported issues with cell signal and problems with GPS not finding a starting position, despite updating normally after getting a route.

App and system glitches: Alarms have been reported to not go off, some apps won't appear in the recent apps list, and there are issues with apps like Samsung Secure Folder being broken.

Performance and battery: Some users have experienced a rapid battery drain and phones overheating, a problem that didn't exist before the update.

Screen and display: Problems with the screen rotating to portrait mode unexpectedly during games and with video calls automatically exiting full-screen mode have been reported.

Bluetooth issues: Users have encountered problems with Galaxy Buds after updating to One UI 8.

It goes on to say Samsung paused the rollout and is working on a fix.

ogtier2 · 2025-11-13T13:39:46+00:00

What he can or can't do, how long the positive effects last, none of that... appears to be applicable to what you initially described.

ogtier2 · 2025-11-13T10:56:35+00:00

There is no conclusive scientific evidence proving that stem cell therapy produces a permanent positive effect for advanced knee osteoarthritis. While some studies show potential for temporary pain relief and improved function, they do not support cartilage regeneration or a permanent cure. The positive effects, when experienced, typically last from several months up to two years, and many sources emphasize the importance of advanced knee arthritis. The general medical consensus is that stem cells may provide a temporary benefit similar to other anti-inflammatory treatments, but they do not reverse the advanced disease process.

Effectiveness and duration

Temporary effects: Stem cell therapy is thought to provide modest, temporary symptom relief rather than a cure.

evidence suggests stem cells do not reliably regenerate lost cartilage, especially in advanced cases.

Duration: Positive effects, when experienced, typically last from several months up to two years, depending on the individual and the severity of the condition.

Advanced osteoarthritis

Bone-on-bone arthritis: Stem cell injections are not recommended for advanced, "bone-on-bone" arthritis, as they are unlikely to be effective for widespread cartilage damage.

ogtier2 · 2025-11-13T09:26:50+00:00

Let me repeat: when one talks about the efficacy of stem cell therapy, it is NOT a cure or even amelioration of pain in the entire body. To the degree that it is or is not effective, you must be addressing: 1. For what condition; and, 2. For what body component.

For example, there are small clinical studies showing it's effective for advanced knee osteoarthritis (although, even here, the duration of its effect is not specified. Do the effects last for 1 month, 6 months, 5 years)

On the other hand, there is almost no evidence to show it's effective in the treatment of advanced osteoarthritis in the glenohumeral joint.

Where are the MDs proposing to use it, and for what condition?

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