If you are interested in the finger print scanner for the galaxy s5, but at the same time you are also interested in protecting your $650 investment, you may run into problems.
3rd party cases such as otterbox or body glove impede the motion of whatever finger you use to unlock your device. The reason being that all of the cases have a ridge the causes your finger to move up premature to the scanner recognizing your finger print. Although it will work in some cases, it is not nearly as efficient as if you were using no case at all. I have already contacted a samsung representative as well as otterbox to see what is going to be done about this seemingly noticeable flaw.
So bottom line, if you are going to buy a 3rd party full protection case for your galaxy s5, take note that the finger print scanner will produce unsatisfactory results.Let me know if you guys have found a case that takes into consideration the fingerprint scanner, or what ways you have remedied this problem.
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nubsgohard said:
If you are interested in the finger print scanner for the galaxy s5, but at the same time you are also interested in protecting your $650 investment, you may run into problems.
3rd party cases such as otterbox or body glove impede the motion of whatever finger you use to unlock your device. The reason being that all of the cases have a ridge the causes your finger to move up premature to the scanner recognizing your finger print. Although it will work in some cases, it is not nearly as efficient as if you were using no case at all. I have already contacted a samsung representative as well as otterbox to see what is going to be done about this seemingly noticeable flaw.
So bottom line, if you are going to buy a 3rd party full protection case for your galaxy s5, take note that the finger print scanner will produce unsatisfactory results.Let me know if you guys have found a case that takes into consideration the fingerprint scanner, or what ways you have remedied this problem.
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Probably most cases that aren't military grade, should be fine.
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Probably most cases that aren't military grade, should be fine.
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Even basic cases have a ridge to them, such as bumpers.
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Even basic cases have a ridge to them, such as bumpers.
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I haven't had issues with any of the cases I bought. Slim or not. Besides fingerprint is halfway broken
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Not sure if this is too off topic, but the fingerprint scanner in general seems to be more a gimmick and not terribly refined. The setup always goes super smooth, then it's almost like I grow prosthetic fingertips and I can no longer get into my phone using what's recorded. I've defaulted to a pattern just cause I can do that easier/faster.
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Not sure if this is too off topic, but the fingerprint scanner in general seems to be more a gimmick and not terribly refined. The setup always goes super smooth, then it's almost like I grow prosthetic fingertips and I can no longer get into my phone using what's recorded. I've defaulted to a pattern just cause I can do that easier/faster.
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That is a valid point. I do not think that Samsung should have put a fingerprint scanner just yet, they should have made improvements and implemented it in a later device. I believe they did rushed to put it in just because they did not want to let apple beat them in a category... But since they did, we have to make use the best we can with it. I try to use it, but it just becomes annoying when you find yourself swiping 3 or 4 times just to unlock your phone. I will probably resort to a pattern unlock as well.
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I do not think that Samsung should have put a fingerprint scanner just yet, they should have made improvements and implemented it in a later device.
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This doesn't make sense! That's like saying they shouldn't have made a galaxy and just went straight to galaxy s2. I agree it should have been refined and thought out better but even if they had skipped it on the s5 and put it on note 4, or s6 and it still is designed like it is now, people would complain. I rather have it now working like it does than not have the feature at all. Think about it! It works, just not so well one-handed, but Samsung does not state it to be a one-handed feature. It works nearly 100% when I use it as the animation and Samsung designed it to.
I wish they had made it an actual touch and hold though,not swipe. (Apple lawsuit)
Ideas:
They could have made the home button take up the whole space from screen to bottom of phone and still kept it rectangular, and made it more flush without increasing the bezel size, for hold to scan.
Put it in the back or recent button instead, just as they are now, just long press to scan.
Samsung owes me for this one here!!! A solar panel back with finger print scanner/heart rate monitor all in one. Charge by light in day, plug in at night!
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This doesn't make sense! That's like saying they shouldn't have made a galaxy and just went straight to galaxy s2. I agree it should have been refined and thought out better but even if they had skipped it on the s5 and put it on note 4, or s6 and it still is designed like it is now, people would complain. I rather have it now working like it does than not have the feature at all. Think about it! It works, just not so well one-handed, but Samsung does not state it to be a one-handed feature. It works nearly 100% when I use it as the animation and Samsung designed it to.
I wish they had made it an actual touch and hold though,not swipe. (Apple lawsuit)
Ideas:
They could have made the home button take up the whole space from screen to bottom of phone and still kept it rectangular, and made it more flush without increasing the bezel size, for hold to scan.
Put it in the back or recent button instead, just as they are now, just long press to scan.
Samsung owes me for this one here!!! A solar panel back with finger print scanner/heart rate monitor all in one. Charge by light in day, plug in at night!
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How are you comparing a feature not being included to a whole phone not being released? Terrible analogy. It does make sense. Seems to me Samsung wanted to be the "me too" in the scanner realm, just like with the S Voice. Both inferior to Apple. They should have waited, if it's this broken and yes it is broken. Works about half the time.
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How are you comparing a feature not being included to a whole phone not being released? Terrible analogy.
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If you look, you will see that I had thanked his post as I agreed with some of his feelings, as was written in my post. I quoted what I didn't agree with, and explained my thoughts on it.
I didn't know this was a paper in ENG/LIT class; You are the teacher? Shall I point out the issues with your punctuations, sentence structure, etc...? Their is no written law of what one can use as an "analogy". The point I was trying to make was obviously received by you. Analogy Def. = "a comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification".
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It does make sense. Seems to me Samsung wanted to be the "me too" in the scanner realm, just like with the S Voice. Both inferior to Apple. They should have waited, if it's this broken and yes it is broken. Works about half the time.
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Again this is a very subjective comment. If it works "half the time" for you how/when is it "broken". So if you cant get it to work consistently others should not have the use of the feature at all? To be fair; I tried using it for unlocking the device one-handed and I gave up on it like the OP did because I was more consistent and faster using the pin to unlock. This doesn't mean its "broken" or should have been abandoned. Should we not use the heart rate monitor because it requires you to be still in order to work? They added waterproofing is it perfect? My sole point is that I commend Samsung and ALL manufactures for adding any, and all that they can, as long as it can be turned off and is not forced upon us to use. This is how progress happens.
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OK. I got my ICS update from Rogers and this smartphone picked up its speed. Fun!
Battery life is about the same - poor but I've learned to live with it. Extra batteries!!
However, I can't stand the 'phone' function of this smart phone. This might sound like me bashing Galaxy note but I swear to you this is a legitimate issue I'm having with this device. So bear with me and please help me if you can.
Issue:
Often when I dial someone and put the phone against my face, the phone buttons on screen will get pressed by my face. This is especially worse if I had keypad screen activated than regular dialling screen.
This is really a big issue especially when you are trying to get pass the automated system because after you input the correct choice, your face will start pressing all kinds of button eventually the automated system tells me they can't understand my response.
(I try to get by with speaker or headset but that's not always the available option. I often need to put the phone against my face, the traditional way.)
No other touch screen device had any issue with my face/skin. Is my galaxy note's proximity sensor broken?
FYI- I noticed when I was on stock GB, the phone always had this issue where when I take the phone away from my face, it took about 2 second for the screen to comeback on. Sometimes it blinks couple of times, not knowing whether screen should be on or off. Honestly, I can't confirm that this is gone since ICS update... only had ICS for short time.
But now I'm having a issue of pressing all kinds of button while talking to someone. This isn't fun for me or for the person on the other line.
With iPhone it was really simple:
close to my face -> screen off
away from my face -> screen on
I need this to work
You can test the proximity sensor by holding your finger over it. Take the phone away from your face when you're in a call and put your finger over the proximity sensor to see if the screen turns off.
You could also test it with Smart Screen Off:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.android.smartscreenoff
I haven't had any problems with my proximity sensor, at all.
EDIT: To clarify studacris' post below this one, I had accidentally quoted the entire OP. He's not calling out the OP, he was calling out me.
Was it really necessary to quote the novella that is the op?
Hey thanks for the reply. I forgot to mention I'm one of the user who is also having issue with smart screen off.
It could be type of case I'm using or the app also but now with phone issue I described in the previous post makes me think it's the device.
Also I read from the app review by users and many Note users trying to use this app are complaining it's not working for them....
I swear some people think xda is their own personal journal.
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What's wrong with me describing my exact issue? Trust me I don't talk about my phone problems on my personal journal... I don't know about you
try making a call and putting your finger near the proximity sensor, just right of the speaker. If the screen does not turn off, you probably have a defective phone and should get it replaced.
Yea, seems that if you post positions that are NOT exactly what others believe, you're just being a whiney pain in the butt, where as the general discussion forum is for just that GENERAL concerning the device. So this user has a crappy experience, guess what?? There are MORE of us that were true believers of this device until Samsung & AT&T put out software that completely disables features and makes certain features of the phone worthless. Personally, I didn't have an issue with the proximity sensor, mine was the GPS that went to crap after the ICS update, as well as the leaks that were put out. NOTHING that they (AT&T/Samsung) leaked or released for ICS for this phone has given reliable GPS functionality.
So yea, if you want to gripe, gripe on, if you don't have anything contributing to say, don't post. Just being stupid and snide to keep your post count high is pathedic. And if people take offense to anything I say, Oh well. If the shoe fits, I'll smack you with it and then shove it up your butt to remind you of the lesson.
Good day & good luck with your issue on the note. Mine is being resolved. AT&T is shipping me an HTC One X given I've had 3 different Samsung devices in under a year and ALL have been crippled by software updates from AT&T/Samsung. So not MY problem they can't update the device and keep it functional. Not taking referb, not using my warantee, NOTHING like that, they have replaced with NEW devices. So now I have a Skyrocket, Note, and the One X all in under a year and didn't pay for anything but the ORIGINAL phone on my contract, the Infuze 4G.
Just be firm, courteous, and you can get results from AT&T. It's well documented some of the issues since ICS (Especially the GPS), and they are seeing that the software isn't ready for prime time yet.
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What's wrong with me describing my exact issue? Trust me I don't talk about my phone problems on my personal journal... I don't know about you
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hey, so the proximity sensor isnt working for you for sure? Also it doesnt happen to be a white note does it? Im asking because some iphone white replacement screens do the same thing. Has you screen been replaced? have you tried a factory reset? Im just thinking here..
Some people just have no life. They give you some lame comment implying you shouldn't be posting or your post was a waste of space here, yet their own post was utterly useless and takes up space without contributing a thing. Pay no attention to such asshattery.
I can't say that I've had any issue like this with my Note. Seems to work exactly as expected. It definitely sounds like an issue with the sensor since it appears to have affected you across different OS versions. If I were you I'd bring the phone in for repair.
Sorry I can't be more helpful and good luck!
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Was it really necessary to quote the novella that is the op?
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Usually I try not to, but the XDA 2013 template automatically does if you click the reply at the bottom of a post.
deadman_raziel said:
Personally, I didn't have an issue with the proximity sensor, mine was the GPS that went to crap after the ICS update, as well as the leaks that were put out.
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My GPS has suffered too. I use my phone to track my cycling rides and sometimes it takes 5-8 mins to find my location. This is after the ics update. After the initial locate it is fairly good using My Tracks .
Haven't had any problems with the proximity sensor.
I have had blackberries, hd7, hd2, radar, iPhones, and more. I haven't had a phone I enjoy as much as this one.
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I have a black note without any screen protector... I just tried finger test someone suggested above and it works fine. One thing g I noticed was when speaker is on, and the proximity sensor becomes inactive.. But I think that's normal. So my phone's sensor is ok?
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NOTHING that they (AT&T/Samsung) leaked or released for ICS for this phone has given reliable GPS functionality.
So yea, if you want to gripe, gripe on, if you don't have anything contributing to say, don't post. Just being stupid and snide to keep your post count high is pathedic. And if people take offense to anything I say, Oh well. If the shoe fits, I'll smack you with it and then shove it up your butt to remind you of the lesson..
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Oh cool. Threatening people you'll never meet behind a keyboard.
I'm not sure what's wrong with it GPS. Mine has been flawless on GB and leaked ICS
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If the sensor is working, then just aim the top of the phone to touch your face first. If you touch the middle of the screen before the proximity sensor registers, then it won't work.
OP, don't mind the smartasses. Some people can't help cluttering the forum with their dumb editorial comments, lol.
Anyway, I never had the problem you describe on Gingerbread, and haven't seen lots of reports, so I'm guessing it's probably a wonky sensor.
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If the sensor is working, then just aim the top of the phone to touch your face first. If you touch the middle of the screen before the proximity sensor registers, then it won't work.
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Hmmmm. this could be it. Maybe I'm so eager to talk before listening. LOL. I will keep this in mind. Thx
Lucky for me.....I have a bluetooth and don't worry about these issues. I know what you're saying though, sometimes if I move the phone from my face and back quick it gets to where the screen won't turn back on during the call unless i wipe my finger across the sensor.
i believe its fine unless you had to cover a great amount of area. it is such a large phone to with at times. you use it on the right side of your head? yea i would do more test runs to insure that you are covering it up. i think the speaker thing is normal though, but i never use it so can't be certain. btw the issues the white iphones i had was solved by taking a little piece of electrical tape and poking two small holes and putting it over the prox sensor. the issue was that the glass was letting in too much light in. the sensor was still doing its job, but couldn't properly because the amount of light being let in.
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Ladies & Gentlemen, let's play nice...I know I am not a Mod.........yet.
Hello. I bought both a Sprint and Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Amoung the many differences is the S PEN. The Sprint one does not have tne non-touch of the stylus to perform funtions on the phone.For example, I can swipe pages or select a function without ever touching the screen with Verizon' stylus. And both sylus' are compatible with ea h phone. Tne manuals are correct for version.My question: Has any body else experieced this. Is there a way to tell which stylus model you have? Would buying one off from Samsung products page help? Thanks!
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Hello. I bought both a Sprint and Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Amoung the many differences is the S PEN. The Sprint one does not have tne non-touch of the stylus to perform funtions on the phone.For example, I can swipe pages or select a function without ever touching the screen with Verizon' stylus. And both sylus' are compatible with ea h phone. Tne manuals are correct for version.My question: Has any body else experieced this. Is there a way to tell which stylus model you have? Would buying one off from Samsung products page help? Thanks!
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I don't think that you're supposed to be able to switch the pages without touching the phone if you can draw without touching the phone something is probably wrong with the spen try tapping it on something hard
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The Verizon stylus does not draw in the air. But, I literally tap the air not the screen to select apps or swipe to a different screen. There is no physical contact unless I am actually drawing or taking a note.
On the Sprint stylus, there is a light beam that you can line up to certain functions for a pop-up effect. But every thing else is using the beam to make it scroll with arrows without touching. Verizon's sylus you do all of the functions except as noted, in the air.
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I don't think that you're supposed to be able to switch the pages without touching the phone if you can draw without touching the phone something is probably wrong with the spen try tapping it on something hard
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This^ My roommate has the Verizon flavor and each stylus works the same way with both phones.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028581
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Thanks. I did see that. But I am not having any issues other than the fact both stylus' seem to be working according to each phone carriers manual. I prefer the way the Verizon works by not touching the screen itself. I thought it my be software related, but each stylus is interchangeable and just curious as to why and how to get one like the Verizon for Sprint.
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Thanks. I did see that. But I am not having any issues other than the fact both stylus' seem to be working according to each phone carriers manual. I prefer the way the Verizon works by not touching the screen itself. I thought it my be software related, but each stylus is interchangeable and just curious as to why and how to get one like the Verizon for Sprint.
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There is no difference mate. They work like one and the same. At least that is the intention, if they do work differently it needs to be fixed by tapping the pen on a hard surface until it works right.
You're supposed to only get Air View functionality by holding the pen over the screen, not actual control as if it's touching.
I guess I am going to have to actually go into the Verizon and Sprint stores to look at their models as even after "calibrating" both, they still function the same. Like I said before, the Verizon S Pen not actually having to touch the screen is totally cool. If you want to swipe to a different page it does it in the air. If you want to select a function or App, you just "tap" it without touching the screen. It has no round circle indicator that shows up like the Sprint model. I can't believe that I am the only one to have this working like this.
I tried the hard tap calibrating and also where you take the actual button cover off and calibrate to try to make them the same but they both still do their thing. And both S Pens function the same way if I use them on either phone. Trust me, if you could get this to work you would love it. I just wish I could figure out how to get the Sprint S Pen to do the same as it seems like it is missing something after using the one from Verizon.
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I guess I am going to have to actually go into the Verizon and Sprint stores to look at their models as even after "calibrating" both, they still function the same. Like I said before, the Verizon S Pen not actually having to touch the screen is totally cool. If you want to swipe to a different page it does it in the air. If you want to select a function or App, you just "tap" it without touching the screen. It has no round circle indicator that shows up like the Sprint model. I can't believe that I am the only one to have this working like this.
I tried the hard tap calibrating and also where you take the actual button cover off and calibrate to try to make them the same but they both still do their thing. And both S Pens function the same way if I use them on either phone. Trust me, if you could get this to work you would love it. I just wish I could figure out how to get the Sprint S Pen to do the same as it seems like it is missing something after using the one from Verizon.
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All it is is that your Verizon s-pen has the pen nib jammed in so it always thinks it is touching the screen. When you get close to the screen, the Wacom technology kicks in. You can test this pretty easily. On your Sprint s-pen hold it against your pinky and do the same thing as you do with your Verizon one. It will move around without touching the screen. That's also the reason why you don't get the air view functionality on the Verizon because it always thinks it is touching the screen. Hope this helps.
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All it is is that your Verizon s-pen has the pen nib jammed in so it always thinks it is touching the screen. When you get close to the screen, the Wacom technology kicks in. You can test this pretty easily. On your Sprint s-pen hold it against your pinky and do the same thing as you do with your Verizon one. It will move around without touching the screen. That's also the reason why you don't get the air view functionality on the Verizon because it always thinks it is touching the screen. Hope this helps.
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Yea! You are totally right. I wasn't sure at first what you meant by the pinky thing, but once I put my pinky on the tip of the S Pen and tried to swipe or whatever, it works. I guess now I just need to "jam" the rib in on the Sprint one and I will be good to go! HA! Thanks so much. You made my night.
1-It is easy to handle and carry, far easier than the Galaxy Note 2. Fits in both shirt and pants pockets. Works one handed.
2-Loads web pages quicker than the Galaxy Note 2. Actually loads quicker than the Macbook Pro. Easy to browse and read web sites. Great screen.
3-Small apps is far more fun and easier to use than the split screen Samsung uses on their phones. You can use widgets as well as Sony extensions from the Play store. Easy to access along with recent apps with dedicated soft key.
4-No stylus required. Finger or just about anything works.
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1-It is easy to handle and carry, far easier than the Galaxy Note 2. Fits in both shirt and pants pockets. Works one handed.
2-Loads web pages quicker than the Galaxy Note 2. Actually loads quicker than the Macbook Pro. Easy to browse and read web sites. Great screen.
3-Small apps is far more fun and easier to use than the split screen Samsung uses on their phones. You can use widgets as well as Sony extensions from the Play store. Easy to access along with recent apps with dedicated soft key.
4-No stylus required. Finger or just about anything works.
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As a ZU owner:
1. No it is not FAR easier than the note 2. It doesn't fit in my clothes because pockets are typically bounded by their Length and Width dimensions, not their thickness which renders the thinness of the ZU a moot point. The note 2 is easier to use one handed
2. It loads faster than the galaxy note 2 because the note 2 is one year old in terms of hardware and software. Does it really load faster than the MBP? Cool, good to know. The screen is amazing
3. The small apps and samsungs multiscreen serve completely different functions, that being said I never really needed to use multi-windows and I've never really needed to use small-apps before but the small-apps do sound like they would be more useful.
4. Actually you must have a stylus made out of a certain type of metal otherwise, just about "anything" does not work, it is quite dissapointing actually I haven't found a "stylus" that is very accurate yet, Sony should also have included an actual stylus oriented app (sketch is just a crude ms-paint kind of thing)
Bottom line, I love this phone, it is not without it's flaws, just don't be irrational and let the new-phone-feeling get to your head.
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1-It is easy to handle and carry, far easier than the Galaxy Note 2. Fits in both shirt and pants pockets. Works one handed.
2-Loads web pages quicker than the Galaxy Note 2. Actually loads quicker than the Macbook Pro. Easy to browse and read web sites. Great screen.
3-Small apps is far more fun and easier to use than the split screen Samsung uses on their phones. You can use widgets as well as Sony extensions from the Play store. Easy to access along with recent apps with dedicated soft key.
4-No stylus required. Finger or just about anything works.
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For such a massive tablet like device, your claims are very had to believe.
That thing is freaking huge!!!!!
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For such a massive tablet like device, your claims are very had to believe.
That thing is freaking huge!!!!!
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Actually it is not that big as people thought.
I can fit nicely in my working pants and jeans comfortable without issue.
By the way, Xperia Z Ultra is open, any related Xperia Z Ultra shall head over here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2441
I almost disagree with you on all the points except the last one. I agree that Sony shud hv included dedicated Note taking App for Note taking addicts like myself(I Switched from Note 2)
This Device is awesome in all aspects and I love the build quality, it really feels that I hv spent 800$(unlike cheap build of Samsung, that plastic feels)
Want to warn ZU that please do not use any Metal as Stylus as It will scratch your screen (Just got replaced my scratched ZU from Sony Yesterday)
Regards
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Sebring5 said:
1-It is easy to handle and carry, far easier than the Galaxy Note 2. Fits in both shirt and pants pockets. Works one handed.
2-Loads web pages quicker than the Galaxy Note 2. Actually loads quicker than the Macbook Pro. Easy to browse and read web sites. Great screen.
3-Small apps is far more fun and easier to use than the split screen Samsung uses on their phones. You can use widgets as well as Sony extensions from the Play store. Easy to access along with recent apps with dedicated soft key.
4-No stylus required. Finger or just about anything works.
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Please could you clarify what is a Sony Extension and how are they different from a standard app?, why are they good for the XZU?, thanks
I Agree Bro
Afridi
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Please could you clarify what is a Sony Extension and how are they different from a standard app?, why are they good for the XZU?, thanks
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On the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, when you press the right hand button you get recently opened applications as well as a list of your favorite small apps or Sony extensions. These are both your widgets and small apps designed for Sony Xperia and Smartwatch. When you open one it takes up a small part of your screen and allows both it and the previously running app to run and be used at the same time. For example, you can run a clock with your browser. For example, you can use the telephone and open a note in the corner of your screen and take a note without leaving the phone UI. For example, you can view G Mail or messaging while in your browser or on the phone. This would be similar to Samsung's split screen only both apps are active at the same time and you can make the small app or widget whatever size you want at whatever location you want. Far more useful.
Question for some of the ZU owners here:
I got the device a few days a go from one of the unlocked phones retails here in the US and i have many touch screen problems with it.
Sometimes it won't register touch properly, for example i would try to scroll through the email list in the gmail app and it will open an email instead (i.e. it will register the scroll gesture and a click).
This happens on all apps (Facebook, google currents etc..).
Anyone else is seeing this or is my device defective?
I ran the software update from Sony but it is still happening.
clubtech said:
Question for some of the ZU owners here:
I got the device a few days a go from one of the unlocked phones retails here in the US and i have many touch screen problems with it.
Sometimes it won't register touch properly, for example i would try to scroll through the email list in the gmail app and it will open an email instead (i.e. it will register the scroll gesture and a click).
This happens on all apps (Facebook, google currents etc..).
Anyone else is seeing this or is my device defective?
I ran the software update from Sony but it is still happening.
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Do a factory reset through Sony pc conpanion. If it doesn't work go take it back to the shop and ask for an exchange or refund.
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LitoNi said:
Do a factory reset through Sony pc conpanion. If it doesn't work go take it back to the shop and ask for an exchange or refund.
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Tried. Still the same.
I was actually interested in knowing if other owners have the same issue or not. This might be a hardware issue with my unit or a software issue but then other people should be seeing it too.
In .461, I find a bit over sensitive, after update to .471, no more any issue.
I have the same issue. It is better after the update, but still overly sensitive. I also set the touch and hold delay to medium but it's still not perfect.
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Battery is waaay worse than Note2
rockky said:
Battery is waaay worse than Note2
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I got around 7 hours of constant internet and SOT of 5 hours (playing RO Valkyrie Uprising game mostly). can't really say it's bad after updating to .475
Really like the phone also, just wish the camera was better. I'm not a photographer, and don't want to play with ISO settings, etc.
Hopefully auto can be improved in a firmware update, otherwise I'll be sticking with my HTC One and hoping the HTC One Max is real.
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1-It is easy to handle and carry, far easier than the Galaxy Note 2. Fits in both shirt and pants pockets. Works one handed.
2-Loads web pages quicker than the Galaxy Note 2. Actually loads quicker than the Macbook Pro. Easy to browse and read web sites. Great screen.
3-Small apps is far more fun and easier to use than the split screen Samsung uses on their phones. You can use widgets as well as Sony extensions from the Play store. Easy to access along with recent apps with dedicated soft key.
4-No stylus required. Finger or just about anything works.
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After reviewing myself, I also agree that the Xperia Z Ultra is more usable than originally perceived. It's not that big for a phone, and it's not too small for a tablet.
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After reviewing myself, I also agree that the Xperia Z Ultra is more usable than originally perceived. It's not that big for a phone, and it's not too small for a tablet.
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yep rocks. battery had me worried at first .. but now its decent . i still hate the plastic shatter proof screen so I took it off .. its nice now . best phone I have ever owned
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yep rocks. battery had me worried at first .. but now its decent . i still hate the plastic shatter proof screen so I took it off .. its nice now . best phone I have ever owned
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Huh? How did you remove the plastic shatter proof screen?
Freaking huge if you only use small devices. Freaking small if you use to always have a tablet around. As a Nexus 7 user when I first had this phone on my hands it felt so tiny and light compare to it. Now it feel normal and it fit in every shorts, pants and jeans pockets I have. Even on skinny jeans (do not own any ultra skinny jeans but guess it doesn't fit in).
After please people, compare what can be compared. This phone is in no way like a Note 2 or 3, size is really too different. Only phone that can be compared is the Mega (mid-end device with low price) and some other phablets I saw while traveling in Korean but mostly use by people who want to watch TV while moving by bus/metro.
Notes are big phones but not tablets, the Z Ultra is a phablet, huge for a phone but small for a tablet. Does anybody talk about operating a tablet 1 handed? Does anybody compare a 7/8" tab to a 10.1" and say that a 7/8" is better because it is lightweight and easier to carry everywhere? Or 10.1 better because bigger screen?
This phone is definitely oriented for people who want a tablet and a phone but don't want to have 2 devices when moving outside. And like the cream on the top of a cake they made it with an amazing CPU/GPU and features.
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Please tell me it's better than the Note 4.? If anyone has used the iPhone 5s/6, is it very similar?
EVOme said:
Please tell me it's better than the Note 4.? If anyone has used the iPhone 5s/6, is it very similar?
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It work almost exactly as my iphone 6 Plus. Except it will ask you to cover the whole button...You don't have to most of the time, but works better when you do.
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It work almost exactly as my iphone 6 Plus. Except it will ask you to cover the whole button...You don't have to most of the time, but works better when you do.
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iPhone? Apple product?
...Burn the heretic!
On a more serious note, and as for the OP's question, pretty much every review mentions the fingerprint scanner being better, so no worries.
For some reason, the earlier reviews stated the S6 scanner was faster and more accurate than the i6 version, but the more recent ones are saying the opposite.
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It work almost exactly as my iphone 6 Plus. Except it will ask you to cover the whole button...You don't have to most of the time, but works better when you do.
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hm... this is slightly worrying. If I have to reposition my finger a couple times, it's no better than swiping more than once, as is the case with the Note 4. Fingerprint scanner is one of those things that should just freaking work, or the function will be quickly discarded.
mine is blazing fast, its almost instant
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hm... this is slightly worrying. If I have to reposition my finger a couple times, it's no better than swiping more than once, as is the case with the Note 4. Fingerprint scanner is one of those things that should just freaking work, or the function will be quickly discarded.
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Look up and watch a video on how to enroll your finger properly for it to work blazing fast.
Instantaneous. Works perfect here .
Instant here too. Sometimes I don't lay my finger. I just tap the home button and it unlocks. Works really well
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It worked really well and really fast for me the couple dozen times I tried it. (Then I got it paired with my Android Watch and set up as a trusted device so I don't need to unlock any more.)
My S5 was iffy at best and had to mull it over for a few noticeable fractions of a second (usually before it asked me to swipe again).
Does anyone know if the fingerprint reader works without actually having to push it and just rest your finger on the reader?
Yes, it does.
Yes it does and in fact, it is the fastest sensor I have used. I received mine yesterday and it has been great.
It is a million times better than my note 5 fingerprint scanner. No need to wake the screen with the G5!
This feature is invaluable and its placement really is perfect.
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Yes it does and in fact, it is the fastest sensor I have used. I received mine yesterday and it has been great.
It is a million times better than my note 5 fingerprint scanner. No need to wake the screen with the G5!
This feature is invaluable and its placement really is perfect.
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Sounds like the same setup as the Nexus 6P, which was amazing. I really miss it on my S7 Edge, which usually fails the first attempt every time I try and unlock it.
Yes s7 edge sensor is crap compared to the nexus 6p. I might sell my s7 and go to LG g5.
I'm shopping for a new phone and a fingerprint scanner is a key factor. I'm looking at the G5 or the Nexus 6P. Both have the scanner where I'd like it os it's a hard choice. The G5 has the smaller screen which I like too.
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I'm shopping for a new phone and a fingerprint scanner is a key factor. I'm looking at the G5 or the Nexus 6P. Both have the scanner where I'd like it os it's a hard choice. The G5 has the smaller screen which I like too.
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Well the price is a huge difference too. Really i'll have to see the G5 in person. I have the 6P. Not sure I can justify the extra doe even if I prefer smaller. Might wait a few months if I do like it. Doesn't hurt to take either device on a 14 day testing trail
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Yes it does and in fact, it is the fastest sensor I have used. I received mine yesterday and it has been great.
It is a million times better than my note 5 fingerprint scanner. No need to wake the screen with the G5!
This feature is invaluable and its placement really is perfect.
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If your phone lies on the table and you want to unlock it to check some stuff, how do you do this ? You must lift the phone from the table, and put your index finger on the scanner. While on any front sensor placement phone, you don't have to lift the phone from the table.
When the phone is in your pocket, when you take it out it is much easier to unlock it when the front button has the sensor, actually trying to put the index finger on the sensor is cumbersome and creates instability while holding the phone.
When you are using payment services, it is much easier to use your thumb to unlock it while the screen is facing towards you, because you can then hold the phone near the scanner while securely holding it. Using the index finger creates unwanted instability.
This placement doesn't look "perfect" at all to me. It's just a way for the manufacturers to differentiate in a bad way and not look like copycats for Apple and Samsung, while saving some money and making the phone more compact. It is much easier for a manufacturer to place the sensor on the back on the phone because there are no connectors needed, the sensor is soldered directly on the mainboard. But the ergonomy is really bad.
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Well the price is a huge difference too. Really i'll have to see the G5 in person. I have the 6P. Not sure I can justify the extra doe even if I prefer smaller. Might wait a few months if I do like it. Doesn't hurt to take either device on a 14 day testing trail
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Sadly, I can't do the 14 day trial testing. My contract is considered a Sprint employee contract. Both phones appeal to my liking. The G5 is new and has no development, which is normal for a just released device. The 6P has tons of development, but the size is a little large. I have been using the Note series since the first release but 5.7 inch display is as large as I want to go. I just don't personally have the need and my hands are small. I can always start up the battle between removable batteries and SDcards but at the end of the day I really want a phone that can last me as long as the Note 3 when it comes down to mods and over all enjoyment of the device. Being able to root and flash is important too, and with the news of some recently release devices having locked bootloaders make me leery of new phones. To be honest, Samsung is just not making moves that make me want to spend money on their devices. I'm going to have to wait and see how things turn out before forking over part of my paycheck.
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Sadly, I can't do the 14 day trial testing. My contract is considered a Sprint employee contract. Both phones appeal to my liking. The G5 is new and has no development, which is normal for a just released device. The 6P has tons of development, but the size is a little large. I have been using the Note series since the first release but 5.7 inch display is as large as I want to go. I just don't personally have the need and my hands are small. I can always start up the battle between removable batteries and SDcards but at the end of the day I really want a phone that can last me as long as the Note 3 when it comes down to mods and over all enjoyment of the device. Being able to root and flash is important too, and with the news of some recently release devices having locked bootloaders make me leery of new phones. To be honest, Samsung is just not making moves that make me want to spend money on their devices. I'm going to have to wait and see how things turn out before forking over part of my paycheck.
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Yeah, I love the 6P... clearly the best phone I have had. I just which they made a smaller version of it. It is large and you will quickly get used to the size but then for work I have a smaller phone and find that I miss it. I do prefer LCD over AMOLED which is probably the number 2 reason I would even consider the G5 or the HTC 10. I will play with one at the store to see if it is even worth considering or if I should wait to see what the HTC 10 has to offer. EIther way I wouldn't buy it right now since LG's phones usually drop in price a few months after launch. I'd also go for the international version because after owning the AT&T G4 I noticed that it'll probably never have development with a locked bootloader.
SD cards and removable battery are pluses but I can live without them. Really the only reason I sold my G4 was because of lack of fingerprint reader and usb type C which this clearly fixes. We will have to see my thoughts this afternoon...
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Well the price is a huge difference too. Really i'll have to see the G5 in person. I have the 6P. Not sure I can justify the extra doe even if I prefer smaller. Might wait a few months if I do like it. Doesn't hurt to take either device on a 14 day testing trail
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Yeah, I love the 6P... clearly the best phone I have had. I just which they made a smaller version of it. It is large and you will quickly get used to the size but then for work I have a smaller phone and find that I miss it. I do prefer LCD over AMOLED which is probably the number 2 reason I would even consider the G5 or the HTC 10. I will play with one at the store to see if it is even worth considering or if I should wait to see what the HTC 10 has to offer. EIther way I wouldn't buy it right now since LG's phones usually drop in price a few months after launch. I'd also go for the international version because after owning the AT&T G4 I noticed that it'll probably never have development with a locked bootloader.
SD cards and removable battery are pluses but I can live without them. Really the only reason I sold my G4 was because of lack of fingerprint reader and usb type C which this clearly fixes. We will have to see my thoughts this afternoon...
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I will say the only thing I don't like about the rumored HTC 10 is the placement of the fingerpirnt scanner. I like the idea of it being on the back. I know someone commented on the placement not being good as it being on the front but those points didn't sway me even though they made great sense.
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I will say the only thing I don't like about the rumored HTC 10 is the placement of the fingerpirnt scanner. I like the idea of it being on the back. I know someone commented on the placement not being good as it being on the front but those points didn't sway me even though they made great sense.
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Yeah but it all depends on how the phone feels in the hand, if it is small enough it wont be a problem. I wish someone would put 2 fingerprint readers on the phone. I love the one on the back but when I have it on my desk I have to enter my stupid code every time which gets annoying.
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Yeah but it all depends on how the phone feels in the hand, if it is small enough it wont be a problem. I wish someone would put 2 fingerprint readers on the phone. I love the one on the back but when I have it on my desk I have to enter my stupid code every time which gets annoying.
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Yeah, I've always hated the Pins, passwords, and the patterns on phones. Face unlocks are a joke for now. My wife's S6 fingerprint scanner doesn't always work the first time, but that could be a thumb placement issue. I'd like to see a retinal scanner on a phone that works, but pipe dreams, no?
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Yeah, I've always hated the Pins, passwords, and the patterns on phones. Face unlocks are a joke for now. My wife's S6 fingerprint scanner doesn't always work the first time, but that could be a thumb placement issue. I'd like to see a retinal scanner on a phone that works, but pipe dreams, no?
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Yeah that would be interesting but probably be a bit before they can shrink it down and have it fast enough. Or a under the digitizer finger print reader which is probably what is next. It would be cool to place your finger anywhere on the screen and have it unlock.
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Yeah that would be interesting but probably be a bit before they can shrink it down and have it fast enough. Or a under the digitizer finger print reader which is probably what is next. It would be cool to place your finger anywhere on the screen and have it unlock.
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Indeed it would be. More than likely will be next years big idea for flagships.
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Indeed it would be. More than likely will be next years big idea for flagships.
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yeah, it may be in the new iPhone this year since they removed the home button so it is likely the rest of them will add it as a response.
Hi guys, I just received my LG G5 from Verizon last night. Strangely, on my unit I need to press the fingerprint sensor button rather firmly for it to register. Is this the case for anyone else?
Charkol said:
Hi guys, I just received my LG G5 from Verizon last night. Strangely, on my unit I need to press the fingerprint sensor button rather firmly for it to register. Is this the case for anyone else?
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First I've seen this. Everyone else is commenting how quickly it works by just "touching" and not "pressing" down. Mine works very well workout any pressing.
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First I've seen this. Everyone else is commenting how quickly it works by just "touching" and not "pressing" down. Mine works very well workout any pressing.
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Yeah on my G5 from T-Mobile all I need to do is rest my finger on the sensor and it unlocks the screen, no pressing required.
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First I've seen this. Everyone else is commenting how quickly it works by just "touching" and not "pressing" down. Mine works very well workout any pressing.
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Yeah on my G5 from T-Mobile all I need to do is rest my finger on the sensor and it unlocks the screen, no pressing required.
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Thanks for your replies. I talked to LG yesterday and they are looking into this. I will let you know what they say. Last night while my phone was plugged into the charger, the fingerprint scanner was working correctly and all I had to do was rest my finger on it. Now it's morning and unplugged, and I have to press the button firmly again for it to register.