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Hi everyone;
first of all just been 3 days bought z ultra having some problems
-wifi direct is not working ,previous phone was note 2 and tried many times it is connecting but no file share even tablet of samsung tried many times but same issue
-nfc is also not working tried with note 2 to share but it gives strange sound and directly connecting google play service to search something!!!!
-battery issue is terrible it is charging over and over says 100% but still showes charging the battery .and really weird consumption every half an hour goes quicly
-pen is not writing not working only my hand I can write
-sound cracking very annoying really it is worse and very low sound coming out
I bought this phone with guarantee from Turkey.will call them tomorrow to give it back while I'm in 7 days procedure policy.hope they wont make any problem.
really disappointed with Sony,wasn't expecting kind of these problems.....:crying:
vedudnur said:
Hi everyone;
first of all just been 3 days bought z ultra having some problems
-wifi direct is not working ,previous phone was note 2 and tried many times it is connecting but no file share even tablet of samsung tried many times but same issue
-nfc is also not working tried with note 2 to share but it gives strange sound and directly connecting google play service to search something!!!!
-battery issue is terrible it is charging over and over says 100% but still showes charging the battery .and really weird consumption every half an hour goes quicly
-pen is not writing not working only my hand I can write
-sound cracking very annoying really it is worse and very low sound coming out
I bought this phone with guarantee from Turkey.will call them tomorrow to give it back while I'm in 7 days procedure policy.hope they wont make any problem.
really disappointed with Sony,wasn't expecting kind of these problems.....:crying:
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-Sound noise is an issue with all units. Expect a major update from .532 from sony to address these issues.
-NFC have you tried other NFC devices? (Mine works fine) You will need to download sony 'Smart Connect' from the playstore to use NFC for a lot of devices. Including all other sony bluetooth units, and probably other smartphones too..
-Most pen's will no longer work. the .532 update has reduced the sensitivity of the screen.
-Battery. You should get 6 hours of constant use. Any less then you need to turn on stamina mode.... turn down brightness
Thanks alot
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I was thinking of buying a Sony Tablet Z LTE version locked to a major European carrier. Has anyone successfully unlocked theirs from their carrier, and if so, how?
Also I spotted a couple of issues whilst playing with the demo model in the store:
- the battery seemed to be losing charge even though it was displaying the charging icon, whilst only playing video
- the home screen was a little laggy, obvious after it came out of demo mode
- I had trouble dragging icons across the screen - I am not sure if this was the surface coating, the hardware responsiveness or the software?
To be fair the tablet has probably been plugged in and turned on for 6 months continuously, but are these typical behaviours?
Any advice greatly welcomed!
james6789 said:
Hi
I was thinking of buying a Sony Tablet Z LTE version locked to a major European carrier. Has anyone successfully unlocked theirs from their carrier, and if so, how?
Also I spotted a couple of issues whilst playing with the demo model in the store:
- the battery seemed to be losing charge even though it was displaying the charging icon, whilst only playing video
- the home screen was a little laggy, obvious after it came out of demo mode
- I had trouble dragging icons across the screen - I am not sure if this was the surface coating, the hardware responsiveness or the software?
To be fair the tablet has probably been plugged in and turned on for 6 months continuously, but are these typical behaviours?
Any advice greatly welcomed!
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Usually the storefront devices aren't updated to the latest versions. Typically they use the software version that the tablet launched with, so it will be laggy. I can say that with the latest updates most of these flaws, especially touchscreen have been fixed.
pandaball said:
Usually the storefront devices aren't updated to the latest versions. Typically they use the software version that the tablet launched with, so it will be laggy. I can say that with the latest updates most of these flaws, especially touchscreen have been fixed.
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Thanks - the apparent battery drain was a little off-putting - is this now fixed?
Also does anyone have any information about carrier unlocks?
james6789 said:
Thanks - the apparent battery drain was a little off-putting - is this now fixed?
Also does anyone have any information about carrier unlocks?
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The charger provided is a bit on the slow side - normally tablets get 2.1A chargers but Sony provided 1.5A chargers which take quite long to charge - I usually leave my tablet charging overnight. It's possible that if you push the tablet, the tablet could discharge whilst being charged.
As for carrier unlocking, I do not know. I got my tablet from Sony, not from a carrier.
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The charger provided is a bit on the slow side - normally tablets get 2.1A chargers but Sony provided 1.5A chargers which take quite long to charge - I usually leave my tablet charging overnight. It's possible that if you push the tablet, the tablet could discharge whilst being charged.
As for carrier unlocking, I do not know. I got my tablet from Sony, not from a carrier.
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Thanks so much for the feedback. One more question - how is the screen colour - is it realistic or a little over saturated?
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Thanks so much for the feedback. One more question - how is the screen colour - is it realistic or a little over saturated?
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I personally really like the screen. Nothing like the screen on the Xperia Z. Good viewing angles and accurate colours. You may find colours becoming quite saturated when looking at images as Bravia Engine saturates the colours to make it look better at the expense of accuracy, but that can be turned off if you so desire.
If you want a professional opinion, you can read this (scroll down until the section on display): http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_tablet_z-review-931p2.php
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james6789 said:
Hi
I was thinking of buying a Sony Tablet Z LTE version locked to a major European carrier. Has anyone successfully unlocked theirs from their carrier, and if so, how?
Also I spotted a couple of issues whilst playing with the demo model in the store:
- the battery seemed to be losing charge even though it was displaying the charging icon, whilst only playing video
- the home screen was a little laggy, obvious after it came out of demo mode
- I had trouble dragging icons across the screen - I am not sure if this was the surface coating, the hardware responsiveness or the software?
To be fair the tablet has probably been plugged in and turned on for 6 months continuously, but are these typical behaviours?
Any advice greatly welcomed!
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I used an online company worldgsmcodes took just over a week to get the code to unlock.
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Hi,
I noticed my xperia 1 mark III is overheating even in normal use, especially in 120Hz mode. I hope sony will fix it as this device is really scalding.
It really burns!
This is the hottest device I ever had
Software version: 61.0.A.11.23
You're burning up your battery. Time is of the essence, resolve this issue fast. Shutdown the phone if it gets too hot!!!
Auto thermal shutdown may not protect the display/mobo especially if in hot ambient temperatures, in direct sunlight, or when charging.
Keep brightness at 50% or less.
Factory reset.
If that fails...
Find the apks or/and services causing to high drain.
If that fails, return the device.
The clock is ticking, Mr Wick tic-tok...
This is a serious problem. I took some photos and videos (4k and slowmotion) while standing in the sun. Outside temperature was about 23°C (73°F). After about 5 minutes I got an overheat message.
An app that I installed earlier registered an internal temperature of 40.5°c. It felt really hot to (while in a bumper case).
After I put the phone on a granite kitchen table it cooled down in about 10 minutes.
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This is a serious problem. I took some photos and videos (4k and slowmotion) while standing in the sun. Outside temperature was about 23°C (73°F). After about 5 minutes I got an overheat message.
An app that I installed earlier registered an internal temperature of 40.5°c. It felt really hot to (while in a bumper case).
After I put the phone on a granite kitchen table it cooled down in about 10 minutes.
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It is serious. Turn off the phone when it feels very warm before it goes over temperature.
Using a AMOLED display in direct sunlight is never a good plan. Limit it to seconds of use.
I have had this same problem since I got it to the point where I got an alert that some apps would be shutdown.
US Version purchased from Adoroma in the states : 61.0.A.11.23
Just another aggravating issue with this phone. Some are having boot loops of a sort also! What is wrong with these companies? Can they not produce a decent product anymore? 1300.00 and it's junk???????????
I am getting overheating as well, a little warm most of the time I use the phone.
Definitely was the 120hz display turned on. Less warm when the 60.
When using the wireless charger.
Anytime I use the cameras.
I am on the latest update as well.
Hm, very intriguing issue with $1300 flagship smartphone from such a respectable brand. I had similar problem with Xperia 1 II in several occasions. And... I think I know what's the problem (not bloody hot SD888 as you might suggest!). Please have a good look at dissasembly video:
Then compare it with $390 LG V60 ThinQ disassembly video from the same guy. Spot the difference! And it is - missing cooling system on Xperia 1 II / 1 III whereas LG V60 has quite big copper vapour chamber! Maybe that's why my LG V60 never gets really hot. So the question is ... WTF are you doing SONY?!
Well, I just sent back my first Pixel - 5A - for overheating. I have been watching the 1 iii and the 5 iii as a possible purchase...but I am turned off by the dedicated assistant button that might possibly be remappable... but for sure I will NOT buy either of these mark 3 phones if they overheat! Makes me sick just how badly most new phones are functioning.
Yeah same, it seems to turn off randomly when using the cameras and when 120HZ screen is on.
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Yeah same, it seems to turn off randomly when using the cameras and when 120HZ screen is on.
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I think it's the case for warranty replacement or even return if possible. This is one of the reason why I don't buy expensive brand new phones parallel imported (not officially sold in my country). Just because it means no proper warranty, no service, no nothing.
My Xperia 1 III is getting extremely hot even when taking photos (only 2-3) then get message about hot temperature and apps shutting down.
I use Streamlabs mostly (sometimes Prism) to broadcast to YouTube, foundthe phone almost useless! Overheating in seconds from start of s stream! I'm using my old Samsung Note 10 again as Sony wasn't simply useful.
Now I found a solution to it (sorry solution is too big word)
- I've turned "object tracking" off in camera
- I've turned autofocus on in camera
- I've turned 120hz off
Today we had hot day here in UK (27 Celcius ) I did my tests.
Streamlabs at 1080p , 7000kbps , 30fps run outdoor for about an hour smoothly. Connected to charger started to overheat.
Not to mention that tethering makes it hot quickly (so with Samsung).
Prism at 1080p 60fps run smoothly for couple of minutes and then crashed.
Didn't connect the charger.
I use Streamlabs to transmit 5-6 hours of stream into YouTube using mobile network in most if the times and whilst driving (so changing stations constantly)
I found that using WiFi it doesn't get as hot.
Also charging makes it very hot - SONY advertised it as able to by powered directly by a charger without charging battery, how and where do I find that option?
Is it available using car charger with quick charge 3.0?
I like the phone , like the shape , size and feel to it. Camera is OK (I own Sony a6500 )
Hate the fact of poor selfie camera in such expensive phone (I do live streams using selfie cam too)
Right I've ordered a return of my phone and have 30 days to send it back what alternatives do I have? Really like the SONY if it wasn't overheating I'd love it. Is there a solution to it? Cooler anything?
The things I like about the phone are:
*shape and overall feel in hand
*Cameras are ok don't really see if they great quality or not will still use my a6500 camera.
*Like the fact that can use sd card
*Love finger print reader in power button and seperate camera button
*like the fact that there's no rounded edges - hate them in my Samsung Note
I blame my problems with overheating by poorly made apps not the phone itself and not sure changing the phone will change it.
What are the options should I consider? Samsung S21 Ultra ? iPhone 12,13?
I'm a SONY fan and had many if their phones and that's why I'm looking for a solution otherwise would send it back straight away...
Can anyone help me with my problem?
Many thanks
Bart
Unfortunately greedy sony didn't provide any cooling solution to mark 3... Check disassembly videos, there is no any cooling solution at all, like you will find in asus - small vapor chamber etc. Literally nothing!
They knew snap 888 is overheating. They must have tested this device before releasing it, isn't it?
But no, still didn't apply any cooling solution. And that's a big shame and huge problem of this device.
Not sure if qualcomm provide any updated drivers to assess this problem or not. Or if sony will try to fix it. So far they did nothing and still it overheats. Mine too and you are right by saying that on 3G/5G it is hotter than on wifi.
I wonder how they can market battery as capable and better for 3 years with such hot device. Temperature of course has huge negative impact on battery longevity.
Sad but true
I'm quite shocked! Thanks for the info about disassembly videos...
I'm thinking if getting a cooler which you attach to the body.
What I forgot to mention that cameras itself (the lenses) don't get that hot is the area under them and closer to the centre. So must be processor and lack of cooling system.
Not sure what to do...
We have a hot weather now so I will test it intensively (if I was a Sony tester I'd never allow for the phone to be released like this).
Heating problems is why I keep saying that for any SOC/CPU/GPU manufacturer to keep upping the speeds of these things is STUPID! I can virtually guarantee that from now on every new CPU produced by all OEM's is going to overheat! Have you ever walked into a data center, with hundreds of servers running? You have to wear ear protection because the roar of all the internal cooling fans is deafening!
So then "we" attempt to put similar CPU's inside a device the size of a small remote control WITHOUT a fan and wonder why it overheats? There are only so many ways to keep the phone(s) cool. Use them while frozen solid in a block of ice, or better yet, stop running so many CPU/GPU intensive apps all at the same time. It's simple thermodynamics at work here. The more you have running at the same time, the harder the SOC needs to work, the hotter it is going to run. Another solution, that is literally unacceptable to most people, is to code in a lowering of the speed of the SOC. If this needs to be done then it becomes very clear that building a new, faster SOC every year is STUPID!
One more thing... I've heard that Xperia 1III is capable of powering the phone directly without battery charging to lower the heat...Does anyone know how do I turn this future on?
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One more thing... I've heard that Xperia 1III is capable of powering the phone directly without battery charging to lower the heat...Does anyone know how do I turn this future on?
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This is applicable with the game enhancer. You can add some apps there and when you open it, you can enable HS power control. Also sony just release a new firmware that answer you with this issue.. you can check my video
vanderbart said:
One more thing... I've heard that Xperia 1III is capable of powering the phone directly without battery charging to lower the heat...Does anyone know how do I turn this future on?
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Have to sit at the outlet all the time? or how will this happen?
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This is applicable with the game enhancer. You can add some apps there and when you open it, you can enable HS power control. Also sony just release a new firmware that answer you with this issue.. you can check my video
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Thanks a lot , tomorrow I will be testing - doing long live stream on YouTube using Streamlabs, I always keep my phone under charger as I drive HGV sometimes for 3-4hrs non stop so battery would die.
It also going to be hot day here in UK and having the phone close to windscreen won't help - I know I shouldn't complain about overheating in such circumstances but my phone overheats even when taking photos although I have a feeling that after last system update its looking better , also as I mentioned before switching off object tracking has improved how smooth camera works using Streamlabs and Prism.
I'm considering buying a cooler for my phone too.
I will post my report tomorrow of how it went.
Many thanks
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Have to sit at the outlet all the time? or how will this happen?
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I found the future now in Game Enhancer app, you can power it directly. Not sure how it will perform yet. Tomorrow will send my report.
I often run streaming app in the background and not sure if Game Enhancer will work that way. I run nav app (Sygic Truck).
Heat problem has gone down significantly for me after the latest update yesterday. Usually the phone got really warm even with me just browsing using Chrome or going through Facebook. Now even when playing ROK or Mobile Legends it doesn't get that warm.
Hi people, a little greeting from France!
I would have liked to have some information before falling for the Zenfone 9 and i thanks @Nexr0n; I second him with my views on the phone.
Here's my review, figuring it might be useful to others who, like me, spend their time looking at online tests and searching for the best option.
Background:
I came from a Note 9 (snapdragon) but broke the screen and while it still works, the Zenfone 9 was giving me the eye.
I didn't want to change, not finding anything in the landscape that is as qualitative and meets my criteria. Namely: good screen (especially brightness, the 120hZ was a plus, the QHD too), good speakers, a mini-jack port and a good autonomy. The Note 9 has features that are now unavailable: the clickable home button hidden under the screen, the heart sensor, the rear fingerprint reader (I like it), the notification led, etc.
The new Samsung S22 didn't have any jack or SD and despite their great screens, they seemed to me to be a regression on the points mentioned above, minor of course, but which, cumulatively, I didn't like. In particular the autonomy, which everyone thinks is bad.
I had a SONY 5 III in my sights, but the lack of brightness and the price dissuaded me. I couldn't find a new S21 anywhere else than on Rakuten, so I preferred to avoid it.
I went for the Zenfone 9. The + would have been an SD port but I bought this to keep my data (movies, videos) when I need it, not being a big fan of the cloud: https://www.amazon.fr/Essential-Câble-recharge-synchronisation-données/dp/B0917DWGC6/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1348002191584416&hvadid=84250559089415&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=125745&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-84250662755975:loc-66&hydadcr=29650_2344758&keywords=budi&qid=1662197734&sr=8-1
In use:
The positive:
Ultra responsive, on par with an iPhone. Going back to my Note 9 makes me realize that this is where the gap is most pronounced.
Autonomy:
I have 4 Gmail accounts, 1 exchange account, 2 SIM cards and a company email. 2 whatsapp, 2 Facebook, 1 discord. I play between 1 and 2 hours a day (clash royale, Brawl star) and I am at 75%-80% brightness.
I oscillate between 6 and 8h of SOT (related to a 100% battery, but I use the battery saving functions by charging at 80% maximum). On average, I lose 20% of battery for 1h20 of screen on.
The fingerprint reader, fast and reliable (my right thumb, my right index (when my Asus lay on the table and my left index, when i grab it with my left hand.
The recharge :
The block is provided, the cable too, and it is appreciable. The recharge is not at the level of a One Plus or an Oppo of course, but it takes me less than an hour to go from 20% to 80%. That's enough for me.
The sound quality and its power. The Dirac profiles are ... strange, games / video / cinema do not put the voices at the same level. You have to change regularly depending on what you're listening to, but there's bound to be a profile that will fit before you even bother with the equalizer. On the other hand, what they did with the feeling of having real bass (example with " clap your hands " of Kungs is bluffing). The power with the outdoor mode is quite substantial, but I imagined EVEN more and it transforms the sound, which becomes less pleasant and immediately loses the bass.
The Medium:
The screen
I love the size, I appreciate that it is flat, but the maximum brightness is below what I expected based on the advertised numbers. Side by side, while my Note 9 is very marked (I used Waze a lot, I have a huge burn-in), I feel like the samsung is still brighter than the Asus. It is also better defined, even if the white balance is better on the Zenfone side.
As a reminder: Samsung Note 9 for GSMArena (White 100% luminosity: 367 cd/m2 and 658 cd/m2 in max auto) Asus Zenfone 9 (White: 100% luminosity: 449 cd/m2 / 831 in max auto)
The quality of the photos with the native application, oversharpeing everywhere and bad color accuracy. I prefer the Gcam rendering, but we will have to tweak the application because we are not yet at the level of the Pixel !
The power of vibrations. The Note 9 is *vastly* superior
The Software:
ZenUI is less complete than Samsung, with ALL its little cool tricks (the double broadcast of a video on the phone to show something but music on a speaker for the party at the same time! - the integrated Hiya blocker to know if you're being canvassed or if it's spam when you have a call and all the possibilities offered to power users with Nicelock, Multistar, etc. It's missing).
It's related: the brightness bar is poorly done, you have to swipe down twice to get access to it (there is an option on Samsung so that it's not the case). Moreover, the curve is badly thought out, the progressiveness is not smooth enough. The automatic management of brightness is not bad, but not at the level of my Samsung.
But all in all, ZenUI is usefull and with some cool tweaks. I like Game Genie !
Given the power of the phone, I would have liked a "durable" mode that could rather downclock the processor than prevent applications from waking up with the screen off... Asus, if you read me ...
Notifications: this is probably related to the versions of android and the QHD screen but I had a LOT more notifications on a much smaller space on the Samsung, it was really better. With the Asus, every single notification takes up half of my panel ! Is it a toy or a phone ?!
It's not very important for some, but the jack port on the top of the phone is more restrictive than the bottom, as a rule. I sometimes put my headphones on in the car to listen to stuff while the kids are asleep, the wire sticks up over my phone, it's less convenient. When you're walking around town listening to podcasts, taking it out of your pocket and having to use both hands to put it in the right direction to unlock it, that's handling that was unnecessary with the Note. Manipulations that increase the risk of dropping it.
The negative:
Stand by time:
Turning off the internet at night + having checked that nothing is running in the background, I go from 62% to 52% battery between 11pm and 8am... I'll test in airplane mode, but this loss seems huge !
When i play Genshin Impact, not even in performance mode, it runs HOT !
USB 2.0 ? really ? It was not so long to perform a transfer of my 30k photos from my samsung to my Asus but nevertheless, it was nearly painfull ! Thanksfully my 256 go are in UFS 3.1 !
All in all, I find it a bit expensive for what it is although I'm not disappointed. But if I could, I think I would have waited for a smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 gen 2.
Or go back to Samsung on the mid-range to keep a decent screen but benefit from the jack and micro SD.
What is the ideal price that you consider for this smartphone?
I think 699€ for the 8/128 go and 749€ for the 8/256go were a much better deal.
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Je pense que 699€ pour le 8/128 go et 749€ pour le 8/256go étaient une bien meilleure affaire.
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in any case there will always be positive and negative points.
The positive point of this phone is the compact size (that's all I can say because I don't own it)
I will sell my pixel 6 pro to buy this phone.
For the p6pro that I have had since its release I can say these following:
the phone gets hot in normal use (music, YT). I said it heats up not burns....
The photo quality is very good, a little downside as to the telefoto that for me does not make a miracle (unlike the s21 ultra)
here is a short opinion and that engages only me obviously....
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All in all, I find it a bit expensive for what it is although I'm not disappointed. But if I could, I think I would have waited for a smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 gen 2.
Or go back to Samsung on the mid-range to keep a decent screen but benefit from the jack and micro SD.
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I am really puzzled between this ZF9 and Galaxy S22. My favor is towards ZF9 but there is of course a price difference as well. So maybe i would like to hear what would you pick
A new Samsung Galaxy S22 for 630Euro or ZF9 for 760Euro (both 128GB). Cheers.
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I am really puzzled between this ZF9 and Galaxy S22. My favor is towards ZF9 but there is of course a price difference as well. So maybe i would like to hear what would you pick
A new Samsung Galaxy S22 for 630Euro or ZF9 for 760Euro (both 128GB). Cheers.
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If you want better screen and photos in a manageable size with software which can do anything, s22.
Go for the ZF9 for really good battery life, micro jack and cool form factor with ultra snappy experience without stutter.
And if i were you... , i'd wait for the S23
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And if i were you... , i'd wait for the S23
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That was originally my plan, but my current phone Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is technically dying after 5yrs so urgently need a new phone i think i would give it a try. And will see later what the S23 will bring us. Thanks a lot for you opinion.
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That was originally my plan, but my current phone Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is technically dying after 5yrs so urgently need a new phone i think i would give it a try. And will see later what the S23 will bring us. Thanks a lot for you opinion.
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Give "it" a try... Which one?
Thanks for the shoutout, I do agree with most of what you're saying but also do have some small fixes/suggestions.
I went for the Zenfone 9. The + would have been an SD port but I bought this to keep my data (movies, videos) when I need it, not being a big fan of the cloud
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I'm also not a big fan of the cloud, what's been working great for me is Syncthing, FOSS peer to peer solution for local file sharing, set it up on your computer or home server if you've got one and you can sync over whatever files you want to it (automatically when there's changes).
Given the power of the phone, I would have liked a "durable" mode that could rather downclock the processor than prevent applications from waking up with the screen off... Asus, if you read me ...
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There is a durable mode, even an "ultra" durable mode. You can find it in the same spot as performance mode or with the "system modes" switch in the pull down drawer.
Notifications: this is probably related to the versions of android and the QHD screen but I had a LOT more notifications on a much smaller space on the Samsung, it was really better. With the Asus, every single notification takes up half of my panel ! Is it a toy or a phone ?!
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There is a smaller notifications option, you do have to pull down the shade for quick actions (pretty seamless with the smart key gesture) but it does fix the problem.
It's not very important for some, but the jack port on the top of the phone is more restrictive than the bottom, as a rule. I sometimes put my headphones on in the car to listen to stuff while the kids are asleep, the wire sticks up over my phone, it's less convenient. When you're walking around town listening to podcasts, taking it out of your pocket and having to use both hands to put it in the right direction to unlock it, that's handling that was unnecessary with the Note. Manipulations that increase the risk of dropping it.
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This only really applies when not charging the phone but you can flip the screen upside down, everything dodges the hole punch well. That's what I've been doing since i agree, bottom jacks are far superior.
Turning off the internet at night + having checked that nothing is running in the background, I go from 62% to 52% battery between 11pm and 8am... I'll test in airplane mode, but this loss seems huge !
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Asus seems to have every standby battery draining feature turned on by default. Once you go in and turn stuff you aren't using off it's noticeable improvement.
Nexr0n said:
I'm also not a big fan of the cloud, what's been working great for me is Syncthing, FOSS peer to peer solution for local file sharing, set it up on your computer or home server if you've got one and you can sync over whatever files you want to it (automatically when there's changes).
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I dont' want to rely on internet for certain files i want to watch/read/enjoy. But thanks anyway for the tip !
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There is a durable mode, even an "ultra" durable mode. You can find it in the same spot as performance mode or with the "system modes" switch in the pull down drawer.
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Ha ha, you're kind. Please re-read my tought on that because I know, i'm always in "durable mode" ! I'd wanna speak about the effects of this mode.
There is a smaller notifications option, you do have to pull down the shade for quick actions (pretty seamless with the smart key gesture) but it does fix the problem.
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No, it's not a fix at all, but thanks anyway.
This only really applies when not charging the phone but you can flip the screen upside down, everything dodges the hole punch well. That's what I've been doing since i agree, bottom jacks are far superior.
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Good idea, but not all apk are agree to do that, far from that... Thanks anyway.
Asus seems to have every standby battery draining feature turned on by default. Once you go in and turn stuff you aren't using off it's noticeable improvement.
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Thanks man, but i'm a power user, i fined tune my phone. I turn stuff i'm not using... and "do not disturb" AND "airplane mode" AND "clean memory" AND "auto ultra durable mode from 2:00 am to 5:00 am" just before i sleep ... and my Zenfone 9 keeps a pretty bad standby mode at night (~0,5 - 0,8 % /h).
Yoodj said:
Thanks man, but i'm a power user, i fined tune my phone. I turn stuff i'm not using... and "do not disturb" AND "airplane mode" AND "clean memory" AND "auto ultra durable mode from 2:00 am to 5:00 am" just before i sleep ... and my Zenfone 9 keeps a pretty bad standby mode at night (~0,5 - 0,8 % /h).
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I lose 3-4% over 8 hours with just DND and Ultra Durable.
Same for me (or even less) with the update now.
***** option is invisible by default, which doesn't mean your phone is not compatible *****
Edit: You need a proper compatible PD charger ***that supports PPS*** to make this option appear. I had to plug my phone with my genuine Samsung charger for the option to finally appear. Also, I had to access the settings option **from within** a game for it to appear. Accessing the game boosters settings while outside a game, even with the Samsung charger, didn't make the option appear. Once it appears though, you'll see it all the time going forward.
Edit #2: one way to confirm you have a proper charger, plug your phone and then go to settings, device care, battery. It should indicate that a super fast charger is connected (if it says fast charger, it doesn't support PPS and probably won't work with this) (and if it says "charger" then you really need to get yourself a new charger anyway )
Edit #3: Make sure that the fast charging option is enabled (in settings, battery, battery settings)
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Found this and thought others might be interested. The option is found in the game booster options and allows you to power your phone using the power cable without charging the battery. This way you can play while saving your battery life and also generating less heat.
Source around 10:40 :
Omg they actually added it to this phone? Game changer
I don't have my s23 ultra yet to confirm but I have no reason to doubt the video. Very cool indeed!
Phones have needed this for years. Like people could use this when tethering too to avoid the excess heat generation as well. I really don't understand why the phone manufacturers are just now figuring this out. One of my old phones would power on without a battery in it even (I don't remember which one, Nokia maybe?)
Interesting feature, however cannot find it in game booster settings on my S23Ultra (G918B/DS)...
Is it possible that this feature is not available in all S23U-models?
Cant see it either on my Ultra, had a Game Booster update earlier today as well
Device shows as "charging" despite being at 100%
Did you check the video to be sure to go exactly where he went? I noticed the option is disabled and grayed out until he plugs the phone in and you can also see in the description that the % of the battery must be at least 20% (I guess some low energy internal components still use the battery even with this option enabled?)
Also, as this is a hardware feature requiring proper circuitry, I guess it should be available on all s23 ultra variants but maybe the reviewer has a unit with a newer firmware update which enabled it? I guess we'll get a better idea once more people look into the option
Not sure when that option was introduced but been there awhile
Vibration and Game booster settings questions
So I've got S22 Ultra and just discovered these 2 new settings in OneUi 4. Can anyone explain the first one: how does that work : "Vibration sound for incoming calls Avoid missed calls by playing a sound to make vibrations louder. "? Second one is: " Pause USB Power Delivery to prevent...
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Yeah I did some research and saw it was available with s22 but seems to be hit and miss who sees the option so maybe it is locked to certain regions? In any case once I get my hands on my s23u I'll update the original post with the missing info. If anyone else does have the option, please state what model you have. Thanks!
Just verified this on my S22 Ultra, and it is present. The options is enabled once you connect your charger and is greyed out once you remove it.
If device is idle, then charging works as usual but once you start playing a game, the charging is paused. This is cool feature, wish it worked while using Samsung Dex as well.
On my European S23 Ultra this option doesn't show.
I checked yesterday and I have the option available on my Exynos S22 Ultra.
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On my European S23 Ultra this option doesn't show.
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I can confirm it
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Just verified this on my S22 Ultra, and it is present. The options is enabled once you connect your charger and is greyed out once you remove it.
If device is idle, then charging works as usual but once you start playing a game, the charging is paused. This is cool feature, wish it worked while using Samsung Dex as well.
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Don't see it on my S22U U.S. Unlocked. If it was there it would be under the Game Optimization setting Correct? I notice my current Game Launcher version is 2.5
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Don't see it on my S22U U.S. Unlocked. If it was there it would be under the Game Optimization setting Correct? I notice my current Game Launcher version is 2.5
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It is under Game booster in Settings, version is 5.0.02
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It is under Game booster in Settings, version is 5.0.02
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Maybe they removed it to hype the feature in the S23U? I have 5.0.03 and don't see it.
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Maybe they removed it to hype the feature in the S23U? I have 5.0.03 and don't see it.
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Just updated to the same version, and I can still see it. Even S22U users are seeing it randomly I believe.
May be they will enable it in future updates with hype like you said
i'm using S23U Europe model SM-S918B/DS, still not had this feature in Game Booster Settings.
Sorry for asking here instead of the S23 sub forum, but was this feature ever available on non Ultra Phones?
On my S23 I cannot find / activate it