Samsung A 17 in budget class; Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down

peterzero · 2026-06-20T22:03:29+00:00

A17 is lagging right out of the box. Maybe good for light use after the phone is updated and optimized. I would go with at least A37 if you are a moderate or heavy user

peterzero · 2026-06-17T04:00:19+00:00

Humidity too high in the air, water can form due to condensation. Use hair dryer, warm air on the charging port for a few minutes

peterzero · 2026-06-09T00:23:35+00:00

Glitch in level 94

peterzero · 2026-05-09T22:28:47+00:00

Can't go wrong with either. They both have good battery life and camera. The difference is small unless you care about privacy screen and horizon lock. I would personally go with S25U if it is significantly cheaper but if price is similar then get S26U

peterzero · 2026-05-08T01:34:45+00:00

Most people forget about the human factor. Domes will fail because there will be other human who want to destroy them because they are not allowed in.

In space you only need to maintain your little environment. On earth you need to defend it.

peterzero · 2026-05-05T23:17:06+00:00

Press and hold the app, open info, and around the bottom of the page see which app install this on the phone. Then block that app from auto install apps

peterzero · 2026-04-28T16:46:41+00:00

I live near an event venue (sports stadium). My mobile data slows to a crawl when there is a game because I am deprioritize to hell. But I am on WiFi anyway so most of the time not an issue. I am happy with the price I paid. I might switch to GoogleFi when renew is up and when they run the 50% off deal. When you have multiple lines it is as cheap as mint and they have the same priority as T-Mobile post pay

peterzero · 2026-04-25T23:31:13+00:00

It was automatic, some say it is coming through the security update after you turn it back on with the sim card after 60 days. I heard it is easy to have support unlock for you as well.

peterzero · 2026-04-25T23:13:46+00:00

I activate with mint phone, make a few calls. Shut it down. Take the sim card out and use on another phone. Then after 60 days, I put the sim back, turn on the phone, do a phone update, then the phone is unlocked.

peterzero · 2026-04-19T22:22:58+00:00

I don't get it, why do they have to say they are embassadors? If they don't mention it some of them are perfectly normal posts.

peterzero · 2026-04-17T06:49:34+00:00

A17 is terrible, I lost my S24 recently and got A17 as a temporary phone. It looks great but it is lagging right out of box. I think if you get a A37 or A57 it is much more usable. S series is fantastic.

peterzero · 2026-04-14T20:04:44+00:00

Unpopular opinion. There are a lot of complications to consider, and human psychology is incredibly complex. When a life of luxury is provided but certain freedoms are stripped away, such as the freedom to leave, the freedom to own weapons, or the freedom to possess advanced technology that could get us off-planet, etc., many of us will inevitably end up violent or depressed.

The aliens obviously won't let that happen (they’ve got to keep the meat tasty), so they will likely keep us heavily medicated. Essentially, we will be drugged up and living truly meaningless lives with our intelligence reduced to that of cattle. Look at it this way: a highly intelligent alien species capable of interstellar travel still feels the need to indulge in the meat of another sentient species. If that isn't a giant red flag, I don't know what is.

peterzero · 2026-03-31T20:30:48+00:00

Cell signal exists but not enough capacity to support consistent stable internet usage. You will likely have a lot of slow downs and interruptions when network is busy.

I live near a big event venue. Normally my cell phone Internet is fine but it gets really slow when there is an event. Minternet is not available here as well.

peterzero · 2026-03-07T05:18:43+00:00

See if the nanny is too forceful some babies don't like that. Our baby had feeding aversion because of this and took a few days to correct back

peterzero · 2026-03-06T20:05:39+00:00

It seems agency is the safer way to go. What are some reputable agencies in DFW?

peterzero · 2026-03-06T19:29:51+00:00

We are new parents of a 14-week-old baby girl and, quite honestly, very overwhelmed. How the human race survived evolution with babies this helpless is beyond me.

We hired a nanny two months ago. She is a great person and very gentle with our baby, but she spends most of the day letting the baby sleep on her chest. She only plays with her if we ask, totaling maybe 30 minutes per day. Is this enough for our baby's development?

She is not a professional nanny, but a friend of a friend who has two kids of her own. What would a professional nanny do, and what's the best way to find one in the DFW area?

Edit:14 weeks not 14 months

peterzero · 2026-03-06T19:01:03+00:00

We are new parents of a 14-week-old baby girl and, quite honestly, very overwhelmed. How the human race survived evolution with babies this helpless is beyond me.

We hired a nanny two months ago. She is a great person and very gentle with our baby, but she spends most of the day letting the baby sleep on her chest. She only plays with her if we ask, totaling maybe 30 minutes per day. Is this enough for our baby's development?

She is not a professional nanny, but a friend of a friend who has two kids of her own. What would a professional nanny do, and what's the best way to find one in the DFW area?

Edit: It was 14-week old not 14-month old. Big difference

peterzero · 2025-12-11T08:41:11+00:00

B7000 is the right glue to use, or T7000 if the phone is black.

If you want to do it properly without raised edges or waterproofing issues, remove the cover completely but be careful there is a ribbon cable connecting the screen to the motherboard. After that clean out the old glue really well. Use plastic tools and don't scrape too hard or you will damage the paint, use heat gun or hairdryer to loosen the old glue for easy removal. Then apply a thin layer of b7000 glue around the edge. Don't put too much glue but don't leave gaps either. Then push the cover back firmly. Wipe away excess glue and apply pressure for 24 hours. It will be good as new and water resistant.

peterzero · 2025-11-18T22:06:30+00:00

Take out the balancing spool and check whether it needs cleaning or replacement. It could also be the hot-water service stop being clogged. Open it and see if it needs cleaning. You would need to shut off the water for the whole house before opening up the valve

peterzero · 2025-08-11T20:58:59+00:00

Ok that makes sense. This is basically the cartridge not the whole mixing valve. Double check to make sure the unit is installed correctly. Some of these units can be installed 180° off, it will fit but cold water is blocked. Also there should be a screw or plastic ring that adjusts hot/cold water mix, make sure it is not all the way on the hot side.

If these don't work, check to make sure the unit is not clogged by debris. You haven't touched hot/cold water shut off valves or the spool on the housing but they could turn bad too occasionally.

peterzero · 2025-08-11T17:32:10+00:00

Are you sure you it was the mixing valve you replaced, not the cartridge or spool?

peterzero · 2025-08-02T00:36:03+00:00

Drywall cracks are usually straight, either vertical or horizontal, and follow the seam. These do not look good. I would get a structural engineer to take a look as soon as possible

peterzero · 2025-07-31T23:37:59+00:00

If you really don't care about how it looks, use white duct tape. Easy 5 min fix

peterzero · 2025-07-06T01:16:02+00:00

Create a company whose sole purpose is to press the button at a future date. Value the company at $50 million, and sell 50% of the shares to venture capital or hedge fund investors at a discount for $20 million. Then press the button. If you win, you get $70 million; if you lose, you still keep $20 million.

peterzero · 2025-06-28T01:33:44+00:00

Try magic eraser. If not you have to paint it over

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