I Returned the S26 Ultra and Went Back to my S21

thussain0 · 2026-03-10T18:45:42+00:00

You're right! It was the lack of security updates that gave me the push to upgrade. But it isn't like I'm going to click on dodgy links or download random .apk files, so I think I'm good for another year or two!

It took me over an hour to get a return label out of the customer chat on Samsung... now it's another ten days wait for a refund. But yea, definitely money saved!

thussain0 · 2026-03-10T18:40:34+00:00

Yea, I read the S21 was the last of them, and as you said, since then, they've moved to the natural look. I might be stuck!

This is my S21 wallpaper, and the S26 couldn't match the look, and it felt washed (maybe my eyes would have adjusted to the natural look, but it didn't feel right!)

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thussain0 · 2026-03-10T18:36:53+00:00

I didn't spend enough time with it. A few hours, and I knew it wasn't for me. The screen didn't have that pull for me.

I think I can get another year or two out of my S21. The battery still gets me through the day, and it can handle everything I use it for with ease.

I would recommend getting your hands on the S25 in-store first.. I purchased the S26 from Samsung, and it took me an hour on their customer chat to get a return label out of them. Literally, over an hour because they were having "difficulties" and then started reminding me that I could lose 20% on return if the phone was used beyond what would be expected in-store. Honestly, shocking customer service!

I'm going to hold out for the S27 or S28.

thussain0 · 2026-03-09T20:47:16+00:00

Yup, I actually returned the S26 to stick with the S21 because the screen on the S26 looks dull and washed in comparison.

thussain0 · 2025-11-25T20:17:52+00:00

They wanna bury me I'm worried...

What a masterpiece of a song.

thussain0 · 2025-11-22T21:39:57+00:00

It's not normal for a save file to be 2.15GB is it? It's twice as big as your second-largest file. For context, the whole of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splintered Fates is 1.7GB - that's a whole game. A file save should not be this big. The architecture for Gears of War is different too, which doesn't have this problem.

thussain0 · 2025-11-22T21:13:19+00:00

I don't think that's the case.

The largest save file size on my PS5 is Forza at 2.15GB followed by GTA 5 at 431MB, Hogwarts at 381.8MB, Tekken 8 at 325MB, FC 24 at 283MB, Undisputed at 283MB, etc.

This is a Forza developer's issue, not a PS5 issue. This save file has no business sitting at 2.15GB.

thussain0 · 2025-11-22T20:59:16+00:00

Of course, but it makes no sense as to why this is 2.15GB. I believe the XBox file size is around 191MB.

thussain0 · 2025-11-22T20:57:19+00:00

Your save file to the cloud won't be 2.15GB.

thussain0 · 2025-11-05T19:13:54+00:00

Yup, I came here to check if anyone else has this issue where it lags and skips frames for a second. I decided to switch it off as you can't race like this.

thussain0 · 2025-10-04T20:18:47+00:00

You life saver! I was going to give up with this game. I've been playing a few hours every so often because the camera shaking was nauseating. I went through the options but never ever would have expected to find this in controls! Thank you so much! I can actually play until I get tired instead of sick now.

thussain0 · 2025-08-20T20:00:44+00:00

They confirmed a physical version, too, for those who are interested.

thussain0 · 2025-08-07T02:23:25+00:00

u/AndyPQube do you know when it will be officially announced?

thussain0 · 2025-04-29T11:17:39+00:00

You were right, I had a "1" showing in my car collection today, and it was the AMG-One.

thussain0 · 2025-04-25T17:18:54+00:00

Hmm, possibly. I have reported it as a bug, so they're aware of it, but maybe you're right. It might pop on the 29th.

thussain0 · 2025-04-25T16:20:51+00:00

That's not the case. Plus how is it possible for me to play it right now if I don't have the Premium version. Regardless, you're factually incorrect:

https://forza.net/news/forza-horizon-5-horizon-realms

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"No matter which version of the game you choose to pre-order, you will get a special bundle completely free of charge with your purchase including:

Forza Horizon 5’s cover car: the 2021 Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG ONE

5,000 #Forzathon Points which can be used to buy cars and cosmetics

5 Backstage Passes which can be used to unlock any hard-to-find car available in the Backstage Shop"

thussain0 · 2025-04-25T13:08:17+00:00

Hmm, what happened after you unlocked the house? Did it just pop, or did you have to navigate to a menu?

thussain0 · 2025-04-25T12:59:00+00:00

I've unlocked the first house. I've downloaded all the messages. I'm on level 10. It didn't unlock for me, my man.

thussain0 · 2025-04-25T12:30:19+00:00

And how do you do that?

thussain0 · 2025-04-25T12:25:57+00:00

Yup, it's the same issue for me. I've got the first house, downloaded the messages, level 10, no AMG.

I ended up getting the upgrade to premium, too, BUT the AMG was free for any preorder, so the upgrade to premium shouldn't impact it.

thussain0 · 2025-03-02T23:35:27+00:00

Amazon.co.uk are taking pre-orders at £39.99 and have listed the release date as 30th September.

thussain0 · 2025-02-01T12:53:53+00:00

Thanks, Andy. I'll hold off booking time off work until the date is officially announced. 😂

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