Samsung Galaxy S21

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Mr-B

3,787 posts

195 months

Monday 15th February 2021
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Luke. said:
Thanks. Fiddled with that but doesn't seem to be working.
Tried it on mine and a it lit up OK when some whatsapp messages came through. Seems a bit pointless really as it only does it as the message comes thorough and doesn't repeat, my previous (non Samsung) phone had a blinking LED to show you had a message waiting if you were away from your phone which seems to me to be a better solution.

TheJimi

25,021 posts

244 months

Monday 15th February 2021
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Mr-B said:
Luke. said:
Thanks. Fiddled with that but doesn't seem to be working.
Tried it on mine and a it lit up OK when some whatsapp messages came through. Seems a bit pointless really as it only does it as the message comes thorough and doesn't repeat, my previous (non Samsung) phone had a blinking LED to show you had a message waiting if you were away from your phone which seems to me to be a better solution.
Don't get me started on the lack of notification LEDs.

Newc

1,872 posts

183 months

Monday 15th February 2021
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Mr-B said:
Tried it on mine and a it lit up OK when some whatsapp messages came through. Seems a bit pointless really as it only does it as the message comes thorough and doesn't repeat, my previous (non Samsung) phone had a blinking LED to show you had a message waiting if you were away from your phone which seems to me to be a better solution.
Give AODNotify a look, might be a better option.

Blib

44,251 posts

198 months

Tuesday 16th February 2021
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I'm a bit confused by life the phone and screen cover options for the Ultra.

What have you chosen for yours?

Thanks. thumbup

Mr-B

3,787 posts

195 months

Tuesday 16th February 2021
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Blib said:
I'm a bit confused by life the phone and screen cover options for the Ultra.

What have you chosen for yours?

Thanks. thumbup
Screen just the factory screen protector for now, phone body Spigen clear case https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08LKKBWTY/ref...

Rod200SX

8,087 posts

177 months

Tuesday 16th February 2021
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Blib said:
I'm a bit confused by life the phone and screen cover options for the Ultra.

What have you chosen for yours?

Thanks. thumbup
In for comments on this too. I really dislike covers but they are a must these days. Had one that I put a pop socket on for my old P30 pro and that was super handy, especially for photos & watching youtube.

Couple times I've noticed now, these get bloody hot. I've the 512Gb Ultra and if on charge & watching something it gets cosy. Fell asleep whilst using the phone last night and must have been leaning on it as the screen was still on when I woke up and I could barely hold on to the frame. No temperature warnings or anything like that but it really was hot which concerns me a little. Noticed it a few times when using the camera, too.

Frimley111R

15,690 posts

235 months

Tuesday 16th February 2021
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Blib said:
This thread has persuaded me to upgrade from my perfectly serviceable S8+.

From what I've read it seems that the step change to an S21 Ultra will be huge!
Let me know how you get on. I have the S8+ too

TheJimi

25,021 posts

244 months

Tuesday 16th February 2021
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Rod200SX said:
Blib said:
I'm a bit confused by life the phone and screen cover options for the Ultra.

What have you chosen for yours?

Thanks. thumbup
In for comments on this too. I really dislike covers but they are a must these days. Had one that I put a pop socket on for my old P30 pro and that was super handy, especially for photos & watching youtube.

Couple times I've noticed now, these get bloody hot. I've the 512Gb Ultra and if on charge & watching something it gets cosy. Fell asleep whilst using the phone last night and must have been leaning on it as the screen was still on when I woke up and I could barely hold on to the frame. No temperature warnings or anything like that but it really was hot which concerns me a little. Noticed it a few times when using the camera, too.
Anyone else experienced this?

I've noticed it being mentioned in a few reviews, but oddly, not mentioned in others.




Edited by TheJimi on Tuesday 16th February 17:54

BlueJazz

508 posts

173 months

Tuesday 16th February 2021
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TheJimi said:
Rod200SX said:
Blib said:
I'm a bit confused by life the phone and screen cover options for the Ultra.

What have you chosen for yours?

Thanks. thumbup
In for comments on this too. I really dislike covers but they are a must these days. Had one that I put a pop socket on for my old P30 pro and that was super handy, especially for photos & watching youtube.

[b]Couple times I've noticed now, these get bloody hot.[/b I've the 512Gb Ultra and if on charge & watching something it gets cosy. Fell asleep whilst using the phone last night and must have been leaning on it as the screen was still on when I woke up and I could barely hold on to the frame. No temperature warnings or anything like that but it really was hot which concerns me a little. ]Noticed it a few times when using the camera, too.
Anyone else experienced this?

I've noticed it being mentioned in a few reviews, but oddly, not mentioned in others.

No, my phone stays cool and is in the Samsung silicone case.

TameRacingDriver

18,106 posts

273 months

Tuesday 16th February 2021
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Mine got warm when I was setting it up, otherwise its been fine.

gangzoom

6,316 posts

216 months

Tuesday 16th February 2021
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Mine doesn't get hot, but it does get warm especially when using the camera alot or shooting 4K video, though oddly not during 20 minutes of CoD Mobile session?

Any one upgrading from a S9 or older will be blown away by the camera quality, especially at night and dynamic range.

My old S9 would have had zero chance getting decent shots with virtually no light around....and the rest of the phone isn't a bad upgrade from the S9 eithersmile.






Edited by gangzoom on Tuesday 16th February 22:33

PrinceRupert

11,574 posts

86 months

Tuesday 16th February 2021
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Decided to order a 512gb Ultra today, as my S9+ was really starting to bug me with its wobbly charging port and refusal to fast charge wirelessly. I ended up ordering my last choice colour, silver, as black was out of order and brown, navy and titanium would take two to four weeks to arrive. I also ordered the leather case and trio wireless charger. Got a 10% discount through my corporate benefits program which was nice. Will report back...

PrinceRupert

11,574 posts

86 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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The camera quality on the Ultra is superb. This picture is from about 15ft through a window in relatively low light conditions:



That is with the PH compression as well

Rod200SX

8,087 posts

177 months

Thursday 25th February 2021
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Anyone still waiting for their headphones? I know they take up to 45 days but I'm impatient hehe

Luke.

11,007 posts

251 months

Thursday 25th February 2021
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Rod200SX said:
Anyone still waiting for their headphones? I know they take up to 45 days but I'm impatient hehe
Didn't they come at the same time? Mine did with a tag bluetooth thing too.

Rod200SX

8,087 posts

177 months

Thursday 25th February 2021
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Luke. said:
Rod200SX said:
Anyone still waiting for their headphones? I know they take up to 45 days but I'm impatient hehe
Didn't they come at the same time? Mine did with a tag bluetooth thing too.
Not with mine (I got through EE if that makes a difference, rather than samsung). The day I recieved the phone I got a text telling me to go claim from Samsung, then that was authorised a week later.

A bit irritating though hopefully worth the wait over the usual headphones that phones come with.

TameRacingDriver

18,106 posts

273 months

Thursday 25th February 2021
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The headphones are pretty good to be fair and I'm fussy

gangzoom

6,316 posts

216 months

Thursday 25th February 2021
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The camera on this something is really quite good....




snuffy

9,825 posts

285 months

Friday 26th February 2021
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Having had a S10, and after breaking the screen a few weeks ago, I've been using a Moto G8 since then. And I was going to keep it at first and go onto a SIM only contract, but nope, I've just ordered a S21 Ultra, because I want a new toy !

BlueJazz

508 posts

173 months

Friday 26th February 2021
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Tonight is a good night for a moon shot.

Edited by BlueJazz on Friday 26th February 20:15