Samsung Galaxy S21

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Frimley111R

15,720 posts

236 months

Tuesday 21st September 2021
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Teebs said:
Does anyone have a recommendation for a screen protector? My factory fit one has started to peel and I've checked Amazon but there's absolutely loads....!
You tube usually has some good recommendations

hersh

354 posts

69 months

Tuesday 21st September 2021
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I got the whitestone product for my s21 ultra
Nice kit but a little bit expensive
Although you do get two screens in the kit
AND a motorised applicator!
biggrin

TameRacingDriver

18,140 posts

274 months

Tuesday 21st September 2021
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I've never used a screen protector, but the S21 Ultra is the first phone where I'd almost say it was a good idea. I took my protector off after a week or so as the edge was doing my head in with the gestures, but unlike almost every other phone I've had, it now has several scratches just from living in the same jeans pocket all my other phones have lived with. Always in a case too. Even one the rear camera lenses has a scratch and I just have no idea how. It seems really weak glass on these. It's one of the only complaints I have with the phone, which has been flawlessly reliable, also unlike almost every other phone I've owned.

Luke.

11,038 posts

252 months

Tuesday 21st September 2021
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TameRacingDriver said:
I've never used a screen protector, but the S21 Ultra is the first phone where I'd almost say it was a good idea. I took my protector off after a week or so as the edge was doing my head in with the gestures, but unlike almost every other phone I've had, it now has several scratches just from living in the same jeans pocket all my other phones have lived with. Always in a case too. Even one the rear camera lenses has a scratch and I just have no idea how. It seems really weak glass on these. It's one of the only complaints I have with the phone, which has been flawlessly reliable, also unlike almost every other phone I've owned.
No screen protector. Not a scratch. Had it since launch.

TameRacingDriver

18,140 posts

274 months

Tuesday 21st September 2021
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Friday afternoon job on the screen then. Frustrating considering they don't exactly get a hard life.

hersh

354 posts

69 months

Tuesday 21st September 2021
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Luke. said:
No screen protector. Not a scratch. Had it since launch.
Great! Agree with you
But it's like all insurance

Never claim and you save money
But if 1 claim, it pays for it all/most

My phone is in my pocket with other stuff, any which may/might scratch it, or I lean/fall on it ( I am getting old!)

I don't take extended warranty on any products but the s21 ultra is the biggest screen I've had so far

Pays your money ....

anonymous-user

56 months

Wednesday 10th November 2021
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Just bought an S21 128GB 5G via vodafone upgrade, as my SIM only deal was ending soon on my now quite old S9.

Vodafone have a decent discount on the S21 range that ends tomorrow.

Phone is costing £432 (over 24 months at £18 interest free) plus £29 upfront cost.

l354uge

2,895 posts

123 months

Friday 12th November 2021
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So after a while with a pixel 5 I got a pixel 6 on a great deal, only to sell it after 4 days as I didn't like how it felt in my hand and the fingerprint reader drove me mad..

Unsatisfied with the "upgrade" I happened upon a "new" S21 ultra from cash generator for £650...it arrived today and to my surprise it was actually new and sealed!

My first Samsung for a decade, so will be interesting to see how I get on, have already binned off Samsung pay...

BlueJazz

509 posts

174 months

Friday 12th November 2021
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Google pay has rendered the Samsung version pointless.

hersh

354 posts

69 months

Friday 12th November 2021
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Samsung pay gives a 5% discount on any purchase from Samsung. Bought the wife and myself the Samsung tab S7 each, saved a lot of money

It also works with my credit cards where Google Pay does not, great for using with my gear 3

But generally do not use it though, handy as backup

anonymous-user

56 months

Friday 12th November 2021
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I bought the LED cover for my new S21, it's very nice. Got a great discount on this link at the moment.

https://getgofone.co.uk/product/samsung-galaxy-s21...

They do the same cover for all the versions.

BlueJazz

509 posts

174 months

Saturday 13th November 2021
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hersh said:
Samsung pay gives a 5% discount on any purchase from Samsung. Bought the wife and myself the Samsung tab S7 each, saved a lot of money

It also works with my credit cards where Google Pay does not, great for using with my gear 3

But generally do not use it though, handy as backup
In addition, find a student friend as they get between 10 and 20 percent discount in addition to the Samsung pay.

BlueJazz

509 posts

174 months

Monday 15th November 2021
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Android 12 is now available on the unlock 21 ultra. Can't see too many differences.

l354uge

2,895 posts

123 months

Monday 15th November 2021
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Excellent news! Looks like Samsung have brought over the good bits of A12 (camera/mic disable, material you theme, extra dim mode, better lock screen) and left the playschool bubbles behind.


DaveH23

3,243 posts

172 months

Wednesday 17th November 2021
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Anyone else get really bad Signal on their S21?

I upgraded from a P30 Pro and my signal is noticeably worse.

I struggle to get 4G where previously it's never been an issue for many years on My P30, S9, S7 or S5.

I've always had large data plans so rarely use wi-fi but since getting my S21 it's very poor.

EE if it makes any difference.

TameRacingDriver

18,140 posts

274 months

Wednesday 17th November 2021
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Mine is as good as if not better than my old pixel 2 XL. No real issues, unless other phones are actually better but I simply haven't been able to experience it.

Mine is an ultra for what it's worth.

daydotz

1,743 posts

163 months

Wednesday 17th November 2021
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DaveH23 said:
Anyone else get really bad Signal on their S21?

I upgraded from a P30 Pro and my signal is noticeably worse.

I struggle to get 4G where previously it's never been an issue for many years on My P30, S9, S7 or S5.

I've always had large data plans so rarely use wi-fi but since getting my S21 it's very poor.

EE if it makes any difference.
definitely noticed a drop in reception on o2 along with WiFi issue's & noticed it won't receive calls despite having signal

Edited by daydotz on Wednesday 17th November 17:06

Aletank

104 posts

84 months

Wednesday 17th November 2021
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DaveH23 said:
Anyone else get really bad Signal on their S21?

I upgraded from a P30 Pro and my signal is noticeably worse.

I struggle to get 4G where previously it's never been an issue for many years on My P30, S9, S7 or S5.

I've always had large data plans so rarely use wi-fi but since getting my S21 it's very poor.

EE if it makes any difference.
I noticed a drop in signal as mentioned when i went to my S9 from a Huawei 3 years back, I'm also on 02.
I'm looking for a upgrade now, a S21 was my preferred choice with a Poco F3 2nd choice.
Don't think i'll risk the S21 now !

TheJimi

25,110 posts

245 months

Wednesday 17th November 2021
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and for balance, no drop in signal here. S21 Ultra, EE, Scotland.

snuffy

9,983 posts

286 months

Wednesday 17th November 2021
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TheJimi said:
and for balance, no drop in signal here. S21 Ultra, EE, Scotland.
Mine is also fine. S21 Ultra on 3, in the North West.