[vinu_h]

Originally Posted by montsa007

I hope you'll open up to a few more options

I have experienced other brands and they are good. My secondary is an Asus ROG. I use it for gaming. It is a 2020 model and continues to beat the hell out of most current phones. OnePlus 10T for my kid to watch videos. I received all of these via the dog food route, so no expense to me except for the phone case

The reason to look at Samsung is primarily for their ecosystem. Pixel watch does not support LTE in India, while Samsung does.

[vb-saan]

Originally Posted by vinu_h

Pixel 6A has been my primary for a couple of years and was gifted to me. I am not sentimental about it, happy to let go for a better one. Flipkart's S23 offer is quite tempting and are offering an INR 14k exchange as well for the 6A. The specs of both are quite similar. The net cost to acquire the S23 after all discounts is INR 32k.

Total no-brainer – go with the S23. The 6A by itself a great device, but no way close to the S23 when it comes to overall feel, speed, camera options etc.

[montsa007]

Originally Posted by vinu_h

I have experienced other brands and they are good. My secondary is an Asus ROG. I use it for gaming. It is a 2020 model and continues to beat the hell out of most current phones. OnePlus 10T for my kid to watch videos. I received all of these via the dog food route, so no expense to me except for the phone case

The reason to look at Samsung is primarily for their ecosystem. Pixel watch does not support LTE in India, while Samsung does.

In that case go with the S23, I agree their ecosystem is good lately.

[NG_EV]

Originally Posted by vinu_h

The specs of both are quite similar. The net cost to acquire the S23 after all discounts is INR 32k.

Battery is a big downside in S23. Please check that before taking the plunge.

[vb-saan]

Originally Posted by NG_EV

Battery is a big downside in S23. Please check that before taking the plunge.

Not sure if you mixed up with the S22 (which was awful). The S23 battery easily goes for a full day without any problem.

[EnthDriver]

Greetings BHPians,
I am in the market for a new phone as I am looking to replace my 7-year-old Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (which was a hand-me-down from my father). My most common use cases are the following :
1. Browsing
2. Messaging
3. Calling
4. Spotify
5. Youtube shorts
6. Maybe occasional gaming

I recently turned 18 and will be moving to college in a few months, so I need a replacement for my old phone.

Budget : 15,000 to 20,000

I have already shortlisted a phone, the Samsung Galaxy F34, which is coming to about 14k on Flipkart including the charger.

Seeking suggestions for better options, preferably Samsung since I hate the clunky UI of the Chinese manufacturers (Xiaomi, Vivo, Oneplus etc.). Also, I plan on using the phone for at least 4 to 5 years, so I am expecting a phone that offers at least 3 to 4 generations of Android updates.

Please excuse me if this isn't the right thread.

Regards,
EnthDriver

[dieselteen]

Originally Posted by EnthDriver

Seeking suggestions for better options, preferably Samsung since I hate the clunky UI of the Chinese manufacturers (Xiaomi, Vivo, Oneplus etc.). Also, I plan on using the phone for at least 4 to 5 years, so I am expecting a phone that offers at least 3 to 4 generations of Android updates.

Even I'm in a similar boat Enthdriver, but for your case, I would suggest you check the Moto Edge 40 Neo this excels in everything for your need but there are two concerns with this phone 1) there is no display protection 2) only 2yrs of android updates(AFAIR)

If you are ok with these two things, this would be a great buy for you

Else the Samsung M34 also will be great as you are already considering getting a Samsung and this will fulfil your requirement of 4yrs software update

[Everlearner]

Urgent help needed.

From last one week, my 4 year old Realme X started installing some game apps automatically. Initially, I thought I might have clicked something accidently and just uninstalled, but this is still continuing.
I googled and changed the play store setting of auto download preference to "ask me everytime" , but it continues to happen.

Any idea what can be the reason and how to fix it

[Everlearner]

Originally Posted by Everlearner

Urgent help needed.

From last one week, my 4 year old Realme X started installing some game apps automatically. Initially, I thought I might have clicked something accidently and just uninstalled, but this is still continuing.
I googled and changed the play store setting of auto download preference to "ask me everytime" , but it continues to happen.

Any idea what can be the reason and how to fix it

I found a pre-installed app by realme called game center. These apps are listed there under my games. I think it's the game center gone rogue. I have changed the 'auto update games' setting to ' Do not auto update'

I hope this should resolve the issue

I was very worried and on the verge of uninstalling all banking apps as a precaution. Will see over the next few days

[Everlearner]

The saga continues. I still see random games installing automatically.



Anybody else facing this issue or aware of solutions. I'm at my wits end.

[bobbyblr]

Originally Posted by Everlearner

I found a pre-installed app by realme called game center. These apps are listed there under my games. I think it's the game center gone rogue. I have changed the 'auto update games' setting to ' Do not auto update'

Try to uninstall this Game Center app using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) which requires USB cable and ADB tool on the windows. You need to run some commands to uninstall this app. This method is very complicated and cumbersome but this is the only way.

OT: I did the same uninstall method for the Software Update app on my Realme 3 Pro few years ago when it was still in Android 9. I had taken the backup of this app (APK file), but could not install it later. Finally updated to Android 10 using the boot menu option.

[coldice4u]

I've asked a friend of mine to get me the S24 Ultra from Dubai considering the very attractive prices (relative to India ��) and also the long software support. I like keeping my phones long. My current OnePlus 7t is no longer getting updates and hence can no longer receive official emails.

For Samsung mobiles purchased outside, do we need to get these devices activated on a local sim card before we can pop in an Indian sim locally?

[Candy$Cars]

Originally Posted by coldice4u

I've asked a friend of mine to get me the S24 Ultra from Dubai considering the very attractive prices (relative to India ��) and also the long software support. I like keeping my phones long. My current OnePlus 7t is no longer getting updates and hence can no longer receive official emails.

For Samsung mobiles purchased outside, do we need to get these devices activated on a local sim card before we can pop in an Indian sim locally?

I have also upgraded from the Oneplus 7T to S24 ultra, it is a great phone!!

Samsung devices in india do have region lock. I faintly remember on unboxing that both my tab S9+ and s24 ultra had to be activated in India. Get it activated in Dubai to avoid unnecessary hassle.

[Mr.Bentley]

I'm contemplating buying a S23FE, mainly for its Cameras and flagship experience. But one area of concern is the battery backup. I'm not a mobile gamer, and I don't usually watch any movies on it as well. But I am a power user while I use it (Multitasking, lots of customization - launcher, routines, gestures and widgets), and I require atleast a day's long battery backup (ideally, with about 30% life left). While these doesn't necessarily call for a much powerful processor, I'm concerned about the battery. I use my phones very long (expecting atleast 5yrs from the next one).

Will a S23 FE live up to my expectations?

[amol4184]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bentley

I use my phones very long (expecting atleast 5yrs from the next one).

If you are planning to use the phone that long, get the latest and greatest. The S24 has updates guaranteed till 2031 whereas S23FE will stop at 2028. Also personal, but I much love smaller size of S24 v/s S23FE. The battery life on S24 is great too for my usage and I can actually squeeze 1.5 day out of it.