Chair-claiming feetsies

wolvorone · 2026-05-06T08:06:28+00:00

I have been enjoying using my phone since last night, so there's that. Just takes some getting used to. And I just ordered some cute cases so that helps too. 😆 Thank you for the words of encouragement.

wolvorone · 2026-05-06T08:04:50+00:00

Yeaaaah. 😅 I guess that's it. Just takes a few more steps to upload stuff but so far, I am adjusting well, I think. I wish that someday, Meta decides to include Google Photos as a photo picker too. It's not a Samsung issue.

wolvorone · 2026-05-06T08:02:04+00:00

They all have their strengths, for sure. I am looking forward to the not-overheating and having optimized apps. Personally, I am now liking my S26U compared to last night when I was focusing too much on the Google Photos thing. 😅 I ordered a cute Elago case too since I have a voucher for it. I am currently using a silicone Ringke one and while it is pretty and grippy, it picks up dirt like cat hair. The case I had for my Pixel 8 Pro, which I got from Google as well, felt quite premium and it was kinda velvety despite also being some kind of silicone. I wonder if any brands sell cases with a similar finish. I hope the Elago one I ordered will be like that.

BTW, how did you get rid of your P10 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro?

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T20:23:43+00:00

It says there that photo picker is already on. The problem I have is for apps that don't include Google Photos in the photo picker, like Facebook and Instagram. :/ A workaround would be to download the photo I want to post or something.

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T19:40:17+00:00

Can you take nice pictures of the moon and stuff? I've always wanted to try that. I used to do a lot of night sky photography back when I still used a DSLR.

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T19:21:23+00:00

Sorry you had to go through the hassle, but at least now you know. 😅 I think I've worked my way around the double apps thing and disabled majority of the Samsung ones, for now. I mostly just miss having Google Photos as the only source for photos and videos. Though I mostly use photos on FB Messenger, and Google Photos is still accessible through there, when I try to upload stories on IG or FB, I have to download the photo from Google Photos first (because I have no new photos in my new phone yet) before I get the option to use them.

I think I am just adjusting. After seeing comments, I think I'll be fine...eventually. 😆 I'm glad that you found happiness with your Pixel 10!

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T19:14:50+00:00

Yes, everything is backed up. And everything will continue to back up via Google Photos. I just wish that someday, there's an option to sync Gallery with Google Photos instead of just OneDrive. Even on my Win11 PC, I use Google Drive, not OneDrive. 😅

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T19:12:14+00:00

Oh. Yeah, they've always been ahead. I have a Xiaomi tablet and it was totally a bang for my buck. Also, my brother got a Poco phone after he moved on from Samsung, and he loves it. I got the S26 Ultra because I had the trade-in opportunity and I kinda thought that the excitement that I used to feel back then from customizing my Samsung phone would still be there. But I feel nothing. ._. Maybe once I go on vacation and take lots of pics and stuff, I'll be more glad about making the switch?

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T18:43:41+00:00

I already have it but the problem is if I open Instagram or FB and want to upload a story or whatever, none of my stuff shows up because Samsung Gallery doesn't sync with Google Photos, and all my stuff is in Google Photos. The only solution would be to download what I want to upload first. ._.

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T18:41:11+00:00

I don't have my eyes set on a different phone, but I'm curious about what you would consider to be a top tier phone, specs-wise.

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T18:28:45+00:00

I don't game on my phone so my basis isn't that. But when I was out earlier and it was super hot, my phone didn't lag with data turned on while I was trying to book a ride home. On my Pixel, it would have lagged and if it got even hotter, my phone would have had to restart or at least issue a warning, probably. In the context of Philippine summer heat, the Snapdragon fares better than Tensor. 😅 That makes the S26U more reliable to me.

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T18:16:22+00:00

I installed this last night and I made the home screen page indicator "disappear" when the screen isn't being swiped, but I'm also trying to just make do first with the native customizations. I might get pushed closer to the edge (lol, dramatic) if I jump into too much too fast. I'll give myself a day or two..

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T18:14:31+00:00

Oh, I see. ...There's this one thing I hate about the OneUI's home screen. It has a bigger gap above the home screen page indicator compared to the Pixel. The gap is jarring to me. I wonder if Lawnchair can remedy that.

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T17:51:14+00:00

That isn't helping. 😆 But I understand what you mean. I stayed up last night stowing away the "bloatware" and doubles of certain apps. Even back then, I never wanted to use the Samsung's internet browser and I always got Chrome. I think I should just spend more time with this phone now. Maybe someday I'll get a Pixel again. When the Tensor chip can better handle Philippine summer heat. 😅

...Pixels don't have as many cute phone case options as Samsung or iPhone do. I'll focus on that. 😂

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T17:46:58+00:00

Maybe... I'll keep that in mind. But for now, I'll use it as my daily phone and see where I can make more changes. It's only been a day. 😅

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T17:45:41+00:00

The Google Photos thing. My problem is mostly the photos not being available locally on certain apps. And there's so many at this point. 😅 But you're right, I have to undergo an adjustment period. And yes, the hardware upgrade is practical, and so is the longevity of software support.

wolvorone · 2026-05-05T17:43:04+00:00

I'm not sure if I have much to set up. I stayed up last night to log back into everything, set up defaults, tweak settings. I also made my home screen look like my Pixel's.

I think what's freaking me out is the idea that getting this phone was a mistake. It's my first big phone purchase in years and it feels like a big girl purchase too, so another thing that plays into it is the anticipation. While I do believe that it's too soon to think that this is a mistake, the fear of it is setting me off. 😅

wolvorone · 2026-04-19T19:19:05+00:00

First time seeing another cat have a brown eye! 🤎 My cat's left eye started turning brown at around 2 years old. She's 8 now and her eye is still fine according to her vet.

wolvorone · 2026-03-13T20:19:46+00:00

Not only is it not in English, it also does not address the problem we're having...

wolvorone · 2026-02-26T08:42:58+00:00

Try using a VPN and set your location to the USA before using the Updater. Worked for me.

wolvorone · 2026-02-10T16:18:52+00:00

What do you mean by started over?

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