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Hi guys ! The Galaxy A3/A5/A7 2017 are out,here you can talk about anything related to this devices, battery life, user experience,problems,camera...etc.
Feel free to talk :good:
How to take screenshots?
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amlbuton said:
How to take screenshots?
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You can take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power and home button at the same time.
Thank you.
vibranze said:
You can take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power and home button at the same time.
Thank you.
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Thanks for the information, it works fine ???
amlbuton said:
Thanks for the information, it works fine ???
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You are welcome. Glad it works for you.
Nougat rumored to come in late July for 2017 devices.
Source: Samsung Turkey's president
external USB camera for A3 (2017)
Has anyone tried to connect external USB camera on the A3 (2017)?
sasa64hr said:
Has anyone tried to connect external USB camera on the A3 (2017)?
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What do you mean by external USB camera?
Does anyone else have the Samsung Neon flip cover?
I can only get it to glow for the stock sms app and calls.
No glow notifications for Whatsapp or Viber, or is there a hidden setting I haven't found?
Thanks
Garyg124 said:
Does anyone else have the Samsung Neon flip cover?
I can only get it to glow for the stock sms app and calls.
No glow notifications for Whatsapp or Viber, or is there a hidden setting I haven't found?
Thanks
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I think samsung covers arent compatible with third party apps notifications,not sure...
Soufiansky said:
What do you mean by external USB camera?
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I mean USB Endoscope camera for android.
Go to eBay or AliExpress an search for "endoscope android"
The 2017 are so new, I went with the Galaxy A5 2017 instead of jumping on the A7, I was afraid the A7 would be just too big for me.
I have a Sony Xperia Z3+ and like it for the most part but it doesnt have fast charging and the battery is not all day, Many reviews say that the battery will last all day on the A5 2017, since I get it tonight I will set it up and test tomorrow and see.
I know its a step down from an s7 but its only a short step from what I see on the reviews.
At half the price new ( 329 here in USA) it seems like a bargain
WHUDS1 said:
The 2017 are so new, I went with the Galaxy A5 2017 instead of jumping on the A7, I was afraid the A7 would be just too big for me.
I have a Sony Xperia Z3+ and like it for the most part but it doesnt have fast charging and the battery is not all day, Many reviews say that the battery will last all day on the A5 2017, since I get it tonight I will set it up and test tomorrow and see.
I know its a step down from an s7 but its only a short step from what I see on the reviews.
At half the price new ( 329 here in USA) it seems like a bargain
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Dont forget to share with us your experience with the phone,enjoy :good:
Anyone facing any bug when shutdown the phone and later powered again the date & time not automatically detect the network provider date & time, need to click automatic date & time again?
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amlbuton said:
Anyone facing any bug when shutdown the phone and later powered again the date & time not automatically detect the network provider date & time, need to click automatic date & time again?
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Use automatic date&time its the best, at least for me
Soufiansky said:
Use automatic date&time its the best, at least for me
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I already set automatic date and time but each time the phone shutdown and later powered on it will be asking to set the date and time automatically again
amlbuton said:
I already set automatic date and time but each time the phone shutdown and later powered on it will be asking to set the date and time automatically again
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It's your network i think not sure, try to remove and insert the sim card again
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 mini. How would an A3 2017 be in comparison? Would it be a justifiable upgrade? I got marshmallow on my S5 mini now and it works so much better but I think I might like to save for a new phone and I need something in a similar size and form-factor. The best I could find was the A3 2017 but I am unsure, can someone walk me through how much of an upgrade it might be and what the benefits would be?
Morthawt said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 mini. How would an A3 2017 be in comparison? Would it be a justifiable upgrade? I got marshmallow on my S5 mini now and it works so much better but I think I might like to save for a new phone and I need something in a similar size and form-factor. The best I could find was the A3 2017 but I am unsure, can someone walk me through how much of an upgrade it might be and what the benefits would be?
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The A3 2017 is way better, first you will get a bigger screen ( 4.7") compared to the 4.5" found on the S5 mini, you get a 13mp camera vs 8mp on your current device, 0.5GB more RAM and way better Soc ( Exynos 7870 octa ), also the A3 2017 have a bigger battery (2350mah) compared to the smaller 2100mah found on the S5 mini.
Software wise you have the latest grace ux on the A3, which is lighter, faster and more beautiful,with AOD support like on the S7 edge.
You get IP68 certification, dust and water proof resistance, a fingerprint scanner and a way better design, so premium.
So yes it's worth, the A3 7 blows the S5 mini of water.
Thanks! Do we know what the update/OS upgrade cycle will be on the A3 2017? Like, will I get new OS for 2 years, 3 years etc? If I go for a new phone like this A3 2017 (almost certainly going to be the one as I love Samsung and need sub 5") I would want it to last me for as long as possible.
Any idea on how to use S Pen on S9/S9+? I am Ok to use even a similar one.
livelyyoungman said:
Any idea on how to use S Pen on S9/S9+? I am Ok to use even a similar one.
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Likely not an option. The screen doesn't have the corresponding technology to receive S-Pen input. Note 8, Chromebook Pro/Plus, and probably the S Tab 3 use a technology in the screen as well as the pen.
Thank you for the update. But are there any other options not necessarily S Pen?
I am using the galaxy s9 plus and if I add an activity using nova launcher, under Samsung DeX there is an activity called s pen input mode, calls on com.android.launcher3.settings.SPenInputModePrefer enceActivity, and when activated pops up permission denied. Maybe there is some sort of hope?
Stylus
Hi!
I'm an artist and recently bought an s9 because my s7 broke.
My husband loves having the newest phone and bought a note 9 and I must say I was very jealous of his SPen... even though a note 9 is not practical for me because it's too large!
He bought me a stylus from Amazon. Works great!
aubergenius said:
Hi!
I'm an artist and recently bought an s9 because my s7 broke.
My husband loves having the newest phone and bought a note 9 and I must say I was very jealous of his SPen... even though a note 9 is not practical for me because it's too large!
He bought me a stylus from Amazon. Works great!
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Which one is it, do you know? I want one so bad that works with the S9+
There are a number of styluses that would work, but they won't be as responsive as those that come with the Note series.
The note series phones have a piece behind the lcd that picks up the stylus from the bite series. It's physical hardware and software that allows them to work as good as they do.
aubergenius said:
Hi!
I'm an artist and recently bought an s9 because my s7 broke.
My husband loves having the newest phone and bought a note 9 and I must say I was very jealous of his SPen... even though a note 9 is not practical for me because it's too large!
He bought me a stylus from Amazon. Works great!
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Helño
What is the stylus your husband got for you ? May he recall de Amazon link ?
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aubergenius said:
Hi!
I'm an artist and recently bought an s9 because my s7 broke.
My husband loves having the newest phone and bought a note 9 and
I must say I was very jealous of his SPen...
even though a note 9 is not practical for me
because it's too large!
He bought me a stylus from Amazon. Works great!
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a "stylus" you say....
firstly, i am very sorry if this offends you, i just saw the opportunity for a pun and couldnt resist.
Hey, guys. Sorry if this matter was already discussed here, but I'm in terrible doubt. Samsung S8 and Poco F1 are almost the same price in Brazil (where I live, of course) and I've been reading a lot about the advantages of having a "premium phone", even if it's from 2017.
But, at the same time, I totally love the Poco F1. I know the Poco's battery life is better, but: What about the cameras? Back and selfie?
The difference is THAT huge? Who wins?
Also, for reference, I guess the other features are really alike. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm sorry for the poor english. Thank you all in advance!
iriacabral said:
Hey, guys. Sorry if this matter was already discussed here, but I'm in terrible doubt. Samsung S8 and Poco F1 are almost the same price in Brazil (where I live, of course) and I've been reading a lot about the advantages of having a "premium phone", even if it's from 2017.
But, at the same time, I totally love the Poco F1. I know the Poco's battery life is better, but: What about the cameras? Back and selfie?
The difference is THAT huge? Who wins?
Also, for reference, I guess the other features are really alike. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm sorry for the poor english. Thank you all in advance!
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how can s8 be same price as poco , brand new set ? sammy camera are better atm
i have used both poco f1 and s8.
s8 ergonomic is too good. it will give you all round premium feel. go with s8.
either ways you wont be wrong as both are quality devices
S8 camera, display and audio is more better than Poco. If you not much in gaming S8 is good to go.
Aimara said:
how can s8 be same price as poco , brand new set ? sammy camera are better atm
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Boi, the government taxes here are so damn big that they truly are the same price. Pocophone in Brazil (tax included) is 2.000 reais (499usd)
S8 is 2099. I guess it'll cost about 1600 reais (399usd) by November, Black Friday. Thanks for your reply!
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i have used both poco f1 and s8.
s8 ergonomic is too good. it will give you all round premium feel. go with s8.
either ways you wont be wrong as both are quality devices
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Do you think the selfie cam of S8 beats the Poco? I've seen some really good selfies with Poco (especially with the "bokeh effect").
iriacabral said:
Boi, the government taxes here are so damn big that they truly are the same price. Pocophone in Brazil (tax included) is 2.000 reais (499usd)
S8 is 2099. I guess it'll cost about 1600 reais (399usd) by November, Black Friday. Thanks for your reply!
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odd i check mine local phone shop, cost at least 240 more ,brand new with one year warrantry , make sure your deal is not a refurbish set .
Aimara said:
odd i check mine local phone shop, cost at least 240 more ,brand new with one year warrantry , make sure your deal is not a refurbish set .
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If you go to zoom.com.br and search for the S8 (regular one, not plus) it costs 2099 in Brazil. And if you go to Mercado Livre and search for the Poco F1 (and scroll until you find a reliable seller) it costs 1999. It's unbelievable, but it's true.
For camera I'd go the S8, battery life is better on Poco and of course you have the latest Soc with the Pocophone.
I have both and love both but using the Pocophone more than the S8.
Note 9, now that ones still the bomb.....
S8 seems a better option IMO, s8 wins in almost everything except battery and performance, if you just want performance then you can get the f1.
Here in India s8 costs twice as much as f1, so for us poco f1 is much better value.
I really wish the difference were this huge, like in India. In Brazil, one dollar costs 4,03 reais. More than 4x. So a "cheap" phone like Poco is really expensive here. Note9 costs 1046.49 dollars here, in cash. If you're paying in credit cards (and by installments), the price goes up to 5k reais.
Anyway, I've seen some people saying the S8 camera is sh**t. Specially the selfie one. I'll search for more samples and decide. Thank you, guys!
Hello Guys,
Do you think is it worth it to upgrade my Galaxy S6 to a Poco F1 ?
I bought my Galaxy S6 about 3 years ago and other than its battery life and some scratches on the screen and dodgy USB port, I have no other complaints.
Galaxy S6 was a $800 buy at the time and Poco is like $300 now. so I am trading a flagship for a mid-range device.
And actually GS6 still beats Poco in some categories like screen, camera and build quality.
So what do you think ? should I wait another year or two ? or buy Poco F1 ?
Personally, yes. But its your choice, for $350 you are getting a good deal.
Lol thats exactly what i did, i had a galaxy s6 and upgrade to a poco a week ago, and **** yes its worth it, its such an amazing upgrade i really reccomend you doing that, its worth every penny
678GUY said:
Lol thats exactly what i did, i had a galaxy s6 and upgrade to a poco a week ago, and **** yes its worth it, its such an amazing upgrade i really reccomend you doing that, its worth every penny
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Dont you feel any downgrades on the screen department ? GS6 has a 576 ppi super amoled screen compared to 416 ppi LCD screen on Poco F1.
fifthelement said:
Dont you feel any downgrades on the screen department ? GS6 has a 576 ppi super amoled screen compared to 416 ppi LCD screen on Poco F1.
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definitely a downgrade ,especially the black renders ,coming from a s6 edge plus , but weighting the price factor , you cant really complain , also it lack some feature like nfc and wireless charge ,which i doesnt use at all.
fifthelement said:
Dont you feel any downgrades on the screen department ? GS6 has a 576 ppi super amoled screen compared to 416 ppi LCD screen on Poco F1.
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tbh not really its not a 1440p screen anymore but its not like i used the 1440 in anyway maybe the only thing i have a problom with is the location of the fingerpritn sensor but ill get used to it
Meh I like my Poco F1 more compared to s7 no way i would go back to s7.
Armoured Ed. Xiaomi F1 256/8
i9100g user said:
Meh I like my Poco F1 more compared to s7 no way i would go back to s7.
Armoured Ed. Xiaomi F1 256/8
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May I know where u got your armoured version from ? I can not find it on any sites other than flipkart.
fifthelement said:
May I know where u got your armoured version from ? I can not find it on any sites other than flipkart.
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Got it directly from xiaomi with the help of a source also got a 8000inr redmi 5 free with it.(which I sold back)
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I sold s7edge to get poco and im very pleased with upgrade, the screen is not as good as s7edge but after a few days i dont even notice it.
fifthelement said:
Hello Guys,
Do you think is it worth it to upgrade my Galaxy S6 to a Poco F1 ?
I bought my Galaxy S6 about 3 years ago and other than its battery life and some scratches on the screen and dodgy USB port, I have no other complaints.
Galaxy S6 was a $800 buy at the time and Poco is like $300 now. so I am trading a flagship for a mid-range device.
And actually GS6 still beats Poco in some categories like screen, camera and build quality.
So what do you think ? should I wait another year or two ? or buy Poco F1 ?
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i upgraded from s7, yes the screen is not so good compared to super amoled and the build quality considering it's a budget phone, the camera is not that bad and personally in my opinion that poco camera is better than s6 maybe because the soc, and at some point is better than my s7. Moreover if you use google camera, it's slightly better.
But.. if you want better screen, camera and build quality. You might want to add some extra bucks for Mi8. It's around $380-$400 here in my country.
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i upgraded from s7, yes the screen is not so good compared to super amoled and the build quality considering it's a budget phone, the camera is not that bad and personally in my opinion that poco camera is better than s6 maybe because the soc, and at some point is better than my s7. Moreover if you use google camera, it's slightly better.
But.. if you want better screen, camera and build quality. You might want to add some extra bucks for Mi8. It's around $380-$400 here in my country.
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so yeah, I'm gonna say it's worth it from my perspective view
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But.. if you want better screen, camera and build quality. You might want to add some extra bucks for Mi8.
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I'd say go for the mi8. Lovely phone with look and feel much more consistent with the galaxy line. Love my F1 but if amoled is your thing, there's no denying that the F1 doesn't have it
about four times better in battery? yes
I remember when is use S6, i must charge it twice a day at the lunch break,
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about four times better in battery? yes
I remember when is use S6, i must charge it twice a day at the lunch break,
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older sammy is a good phone , yea the battery just dont cut it , most of the time i am charging the phone , up to date oem battery hard to find , not sure about xiaomi , do they sell replacement battery ?
So Amazon has a good deal on a renewed Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus exynos variant which i am thinking about buying but i heard there are issues with rooting and Gcam not fully working that is the reason wanted to get some opinion about should i buy it or not
PS:-Sorry for bad English it is not my first language
Yes, totally. I got it a couple of weeks ago and I love it. Battery life is fixed. Though mine is an S9+.
If You want to root particularly in S9 then go for exynos,Gcam is not so good in exynos.I would suggest to go with Oneplus 7 in this price or little extra.SD is far better than exynos & will have rooting options too