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    • Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Android Nougat update guide
      • Official user manual for Galaxy S7 with Android Nougat update
      • Top 7 new features in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
      • Use Galaxy S7 camera app with Android Nougat update in S7 and S7 edge
      • How to use Galaxy S7 multi window new features in Android Nougat udpate for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
      • How to use screen zoom to adjust the size of icons, notifications, and lock screen keypads in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?
      • How to change screen resolution of Galaxy S7 and S7 after Android Nougat update?
      • Galaxy S7 performance mode in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
      • New Galaxy S7 status icons in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Nougat update
      • How to use Galaxy S7 blue light filter in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Android Nougat update?
      • How to show brightness control above notification panel in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
      • How to customize Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update?
      • How to clear number badge in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge with Android Nougat update?
    • Edge screen guide
      • How to use edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge?
      • How to use edge feeds in edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge?
      • How to use edge lighting on Galaxy S7 edge?
      • How to use edge panels on Galaxy S7 edge?
      • How to use apps edge in edge screen of Galaxy S7 edge (and Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+, and Galaxy Note 7)
      • How to use tasks edge in Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 7, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+
      • How to use People edge in edge screen of Galaxy S7 edge (and Galaxy Note 7, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+)
    • How to use Galaxy S7 always-on display?
    • How to disable Flipboard briefing on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
    • How to hide apps screen on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge? (and show all apps on Galaxy S7 home screen)
    • How to take screenshot on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge without using any apps? And how to use Galaxy S7 scroll capture?
    • Switch to Galaxy S7: how to migrate old phone data to Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge with Smart Switch?
    • How to use Galaxy S7 application manager?
    • How to disable Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
    • How to turn on and turn off Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge when phone hangs?
    • Samsung Galaxy S7 safe mode
    • Samsung Galaxy S7 recovery mode
    • How to wipe cache partition on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
    • Factory reset Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
    • Samsung Galaxy S7 auto factory data reset
    • How to use micro SD card in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
    • How to unlock Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge with Find My Mobile?
    • How to back up Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
    • How to manage Galaxy S7 default apps?
    • How to use direct dial, direct message and contact shortcuts in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
    • How to use notification reminder in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?
    • How to silence Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?
    • How to access and use Galaxy S7 developer options?
    • How to disable and adjust touch button light in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?
    • How to use Galaxy S7 S View cover (for S7 and S7 edge)?
    • How to find out the app pushing pop up ads in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?
  • S7 camera
    • Use Galaxy S7 camera app with Android Nougat update in S7 and S7 edge
    • How to launch Galaxy S7 camera app? How to use Galaxy S7 camera quick launch?
    • Use Galaxy S7 camera preview screen
    • Samsung Galaxy S7 camera settings
    • How to set Galaxy S7 camera picture size and video size on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
    • Galaxy S7 camera modes guide
    • How to add Galaxy S7 camera mode shortcut to home screen?
    • How to download and install additional Galaxy S7 camera modes?
    • Manage Galaxy S7 camera modes
    • How to use Galaxy S7 camera burst mode?
    • 5 different shooting methods to take selfie on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
    • How to avoid mirrored photos in Galaxy S7 selfie (front camera)?
    • How to use Galaxy S7 camera voice control?
    • How to use volume key to take photos in Galaxy S7 camera app?
    • How to use flash for Galaxy S7 front camera?
    • Set and use camera timer in Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
    • How to review photos before saving to Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?
  • Online manual
    • Galaxy S7 layout and Galaxy S7 edge layout
    • Galaxy S7 SIM card guide
    • Charge Galaxy S7 battery
    • Galaxy S7 home screen
      • How to use Galaxy S7 themes to customize Galaxy S7 home screen?
      • How to use Galaxy S7 screen grid to customize app icon size in home screen and apps screen?
      • How to remove, add and manage Galaxy S7 home screen panels?
      • How to use widgets in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?
      • Use Galaxy S7 wallpapers to customize Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
    • Galaxy S7 buttons
    • Samsung Galaxy S7 apps screen
    • Samsung Galaxy S7 notification panel
    • Use Galaxy S7 touchscreen gestures
    • Use Galaxy S7 Settings
    • How to access Google Settings on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
    • Galaxy S7 lock screen
    • Use and manage quick setting buttons on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
    • Galaxy S7 power button options
    • How to disable and uninstall apps in Galaxy S7 ans S7 edge?
  • Manuals
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    • Samsung Galaxy S7 User Manual
    • Official user manual for Galaxy S7 with Android Nougat update
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Galaxy S7 update

Top 7 new features in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

Highlights of the new features and improvements in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge: grouped notifications and quick action for notifications, shortcut and quick action support in home screen and apps screen, improved quick settings, new gestures in camera app, adjustable display size and screen resolution, and new blue light filter, more than 2 apps in pop-up view of multi-window, and improved always-on display.

by simon 9 Comments

Top 7 new features in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edgeSamsung started to release the Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. There are some new features and improvements in this Android Nougat update.

This post will explain to you the top 7 new features in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. You may check Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Android Nougat update guide for detailed guides on how to use the new features in Android Nougat update.

For the updated user guide in your own languages, you may check official user manual for Galaxy S7 with Android Nougat update page.

If you have a non-Samsung phone with Android Nougat, some of the features discussed below may be not available in your device. You may check Android Nougat guides.

Grouped notifications and quick action

In Android Nougat, multiple notifications from the same app are now grouped.

And you can also take a quick action in the notification panel directly. The quick actions supported are offered by individual app developers. In other words, quick actions you can use are limited by individual apps.

Actually, in the recalled Galaxy Note 7 (with Android Marshmallow),  Samsung already implemented the bundled notification through the new UI.

Now, in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, grouped notification and quick action is natively supported.  This means more apps will support direct action in the notification panel.

Launcher shortcut support

Another new feature in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge is shortcut (quick action) support in launcher.

In Marshmallow, by default, in Galaxy S7 home screen,  when you tap and hold an app icon, you have the option to remove it from the home screen. In addition, you can move it to other home screen panels. These options are universal: for all apps.

In the Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, you now have some app specific options. For example, if you tap and hold Google Play store app, in addition to the two universal options, you have an app specific option: my apps. In other words,  you can enter My Apps page in Google Play app directly from Galaxy S7 home screen. Google Keep app has even more options.

Such options is similar to widgets.  Of course, only app developer can add such options. Android Nougat and the the launcher simply support it.

Launcher shortcut support works in Galaxy S7 apps screen as well.… Read the rest

Filed Under: Galaxy S7 guides, Galaxy S7 update

How to disable Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?

Multi Window currently is a signature feature in Samsung Galaxy devices. Although this feature is very useful for some Galaxy S7 or S7 edge owners, many owners may inadvertently enter Multi Window mode quite often. This guide shows you how to disable (and enable of course) Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, and how to enable/disable the pop-up view gesture for Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

by simon 18 Comments

Why you may want to disable Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?

Multi Window is actually one of the most useful features that Samsung introduced into Galaxy phones.

Initially, Multi Window was designed for Galaxy Note devices since Galaxy Note II with large screen so that owners can use two apps side by side.

You can also let one app (window is re-sizable) floating around and over another app. This is often referred as pop-up view.

So, Multi Window is a cool feature that Samsung phone users have enjoyed for years.  We have a detailed guide on how to use Multi Window on Galaxy devices.

FYI, Android will only start to offer similar multi window feature in the coming Android N (which is currently in Preview 2).

But for some owners, they may not use this feature. They want to disable Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

Because it is so easy to enter Multi Window mode inadvertently.

It is a bit annoying when you enter Multi Window mode accidentally.

And to make it worse, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge is very responsive: it responds so fast that you have no time to stop.

Sometimes,  Galaxy S7 responds to several accidental taps when you realized the error.

Tapping and holding left Recent button to enter Multi Window button is not the a good choice. Due to the tiny bezel, most Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 owners probably have entered Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge inadvertently at least a few times.

It is hard to avoid it.

Another way to enter Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge is dragging down diagonally from either end of the top edge inside supported apps. This will convert the app to pop-up view (floating).

Some Galaxy S7 and S7 owners may also enter Multi Window mode accidentally through this method when they actually just want to scroll the page.

So, at least some Galaxy S7 and Galxy S7 edge owners are looking for settings to disable Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

Unfortunately, since Galaxy S6, Samsung removed the settings entry to disable Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge (and S6 as well).

Does it mean you cannot disable Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?

No, you can still still disable Multi Window on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge with an app.… Read the rest

Filed Under: Galaxy S7 guides, Galaxy S7 update

How to use edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge?

Edge screen on Samsung Galaxy S7 edge offers some unique ways to access some useful features in a more efficient way. This guide shows you how to access and customize edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9.

by simon 27 Comments

Edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge is the unique feature that differs Samsung Galaxy S7 edge from normal Samsung Galaxy S7. It allows you to access your favourite apps, tasks, contacts, and more from various edge panels.

Compared to Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S7 edge offers a polished edge screen.  It can be very useful even for ordinary users.

Please note, Edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge is a software feature. The curved screen is not a requirement for such a feature. Technically, any Android vendors can implement similar features on any Android phones.

But Samsung only implemented edge screen feature in edge variants of the phones.

Please note, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9 all have similar edge screen features. So this guide applies to all Galaxy S phones and Galaxy Note phones newer than Galaxy S7.  For Galaxy S9 and S9+, you may check this guide.

How to access edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge?

You can access edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge no matter the screen is on or off.

But the edge screen features you can access when the screen is off are different from those when the screen is on.

When the screen of Galaxy S7 edge is off

When the screen is off, you can only view edge feeds including notifications in the edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge.

When the screen is off (no matter Galaxy S7 always-on display is on or off), you can quickly swipe your finger along the edge screen in one direction, and then back in the opposite direction.

In other words, you can swipe  “V” or “^” in the edge of the screen to wake up edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge as shown below.

access edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge when screen is off

When the screen of Galaxy S7 edge is on

When the screen of Galaxy S7 edge is on, you can find the edge handle as shown in Galaxy S7 home screen.

If the edge panel handle is not visible, you can go to  Settings — Edge screen — Edge panels, and then tap the switch to activate edge panel handle.

To access edge screen on Galaxy S7 edge when the screen is on, you can drag the edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. Then, swipe to the left or right to switch between the Edge panels as shown below.… Read the rest

Filed Under: Galaxy S7 guides, Galaxy S7 update

Switch to Galaxy S7: how to migrate old phone data to Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge with Smart Switch?

It is easy to migrate to Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge no matter you are using iPhone, Android phone or BlackBerry. You can migrate old phone data to Galaxy S7 using Samsung Smart Switch easily.

by simon 50 Comments

If you just switch to Galaxy S7 and  are trying to migrate old phone data to Galaxy S7 or S7 edge, this guide will show you the best way to migrate your data.

You probably even do not need to install any apps or tools when you switch to Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.

The tool we are going to use to help you switch to Galaxy S7  is called Smart Switch, free software offered by Samsung.

What is Smart Switch for me to switch to Galaxy S7?

Smart Switch is Samsung’s killer tool for you to migrate old phone data to Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.  It will help you migrate to Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

There are 2 different Smart Switch software packages:

  1. Samsung Smart Switch Mobile App.  The Smart Switch mobile app allows you to migrate data from your old device (Android, iOS, BlackBerry) to Galaxy S7 directly (from mobile to mobile).
  2. Samsung Smart Switch for PC/Mac. The Smart Switch for PC/Mac allows you to backup phone (Galaxy phones only)  data to the PC/Mac, and to restore backup data (not limited to Galaxy phones) to Galaxy S7.

When you switch to Galaxy S7, Smart Switch mobile app can migrate old phone data to Galaxy S7 in 2 different ways:

  • Wireless transfer through WiFi Direct. If your old phone is 1). an Android phone with Android ICS 4.o or later, or 2). an iPhone with iCloud backup, you can use this method. You need install Smart Switch app on the old Android phone.
  • Wired transfer through USB cable. If you old phone is 1). a Galaxy phone with Android Jelly Bean 4.3 or later, or 2). an iPhone with iOS 5 or later, or  3). a BlackBerry with BlackBerry 7 OS or earlier,  you can migrate the phone data from old device to Galaxy S7 with the USB connector in your Galaxy S7 box and the USB cable.

 Why I cannot install Smart Switch on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?

Smart Switch was pre-installed and enabled in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge already. You don’t need to install Smart Switch on Galaxy S7.

But you cannot find  Smart Switch app on Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge.

Then, how to launch and use Smart Switch on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to switch to Galaxy S7?

Samsung puts Smart Switch in Settings— Backup and reset –-Open Smart Switch as shown below.  … Read the rest

Filed Under: Galaxy S7 guides, Galaxy S7 update

How to take screenshot on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge without using any apps? And how to use Galaxy S7 scroll capture?

This guide shows you 3 different methods of taking screenshot on Galaxy S7 and S7 edge without using any apps: Assistant menu method, palm swipe method and Home button+Power button method. Usage of Galaxy S7 scroll capture, which allows you to take screenshot on Galaxy S7 for long webpages or app pages that need more than one screen, is also illustrated in detail.

by simon 12 Comments

Why take screenshot on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?

You may consider to take screenshot on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge (print screen) when:

  • you want to  share your achievements in a game/app;
  • you need share a location in Google map;
  • you want to share the content of a webpage, instead of the URL;
  • you want to keep a record of online payments;
  • …

Anyway, it is very easy to take screenshot on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. You do not need any apps to print Galaxy S7 screen.

Actually, there are at least 3 different methods to take screenshot on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge without using any apps.

This guide also show you how to use the new screen capture feature in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, scroll capture, which allows you to take screenshot on Galaxy S7 for long webpages or app pages that need more than one screen.

3 different methods to take screenshot on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

You can use any of the 3 methods to take screenshot on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge:

  1. Home button+ Power button method
  2. Palm swipe method
  3. Assistant menu method

Among the 3 methods for screen capture on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge:

  • Assistant menu method is the simplest. Your grandma can do it with one hand.
  • Home button+ Power button method is the quickest.

Method 1: use Home button + Power button

Like in all previous Galaxy S devices, you can take screenshot on Galaxy S7 and S7 edge by pressing and holding Home button and Power button simultaneously.  You may check this page on the button layout of Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.

This actually is the quickest method to take screenshot on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge if you get used to it.

Some Galaxy S7 owners may fail to get the screenshot usually because of one of the following two reasons:

  1. they press the two buttons, but not hold the buttons until screenshot is taken.
  2. they fail to hold the two buttons simultaneously.

In reality, you always hold one button earlier. But if you hold the button too long without holing the other button, you will get unexpected behavior:

  • If you hold home button too early, you will get Google Now on tap.
  • If you hold power button too early, you will get power options.
… Read the rest

Filed Under: Galaxy S7 guides, Galaxy S7 update

How to hide apps screen on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge? (and show all apps on Galaxy S7 home screen)

Samsung introduced some experimental features in Galaxy S7 through Galaxy Labs. One of the new feature allows you to hide apps screen on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge and show all apps on Galaxy S7 home screen. This makes your Galaxy S7 one step closer to iPhone (good ? bad? it is up to you).

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Why you may want to hide apps screen on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

As you may know, iOS does not have an apps screen (aka app drawer). All apps are put in the home  screen. Owners has no control on this.

Android gives more options. All Android phones come with home screen and apps screen (aka app drawer). You can only put frequently used apps  and widgets (btw, iOS does not have widgets) to home screen. In Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, you can tap the apps icon (9 dots) to navigate to apps screen. Tapping home button (see Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge layout page) to navigate back to home screen.

Some Android phone owners often laugh at iOS users for lacking such flexibility.

But some Android users may feel it is confusing when you have two locations to hold your apps.

Especially for new Android users, they may try to launch all apps from  apps screen. This means it requires at least one more tap.

Now, Samsung offers a new feature that allows you to hide apps screen on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge through Galaxy Labs. All apps will be placed in Galaxy S7 home screen.

Please note, this feature of hiding apps screen on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge may be not available in some regions/carriers.

How to hide apps screen on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?

To hide apps screen on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, please follow these steps.

Step 1: Go to Settings

You can enter Galaxy S7 Settings using one of the following two methods:

  • Tap Settings app icon in Apps screen or home screen (if you put the app in Galaxy S7 home screen).
  • Swipe down from top of the screen (status bar), then tap the Gear icon.

Step 2:  Enter Advanced features.

In the Settings page, you can find Advanced features entry as shown below.

Tap Advanced features.

Step 3: Enter Galaxy labs

As shown below, under Advanced features, you can find Galaxy Labs.

Tap Galaxy Labs to try some new (and maybe experimental) features.

If you cannot find Galaxy Labs in Advanced features page, it means your carrier chose to disable this feature. You cannot use hide apps screen on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

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Step 4: Start Galaxy Labs.

Tap Start button as shown above to check available features in Galaxy Labs for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.… Read the rest

Filed Under: Galaxy S7 guides, Galaxy S7 update

Top 7 new features in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

The most exciting new features in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge: micro SD card support, water and dust resistant, better cameras, always-on display, bigger battery, Android Marshmallow, and updated/improved edge screen feature.

by simon 6 Comments

Top 7 new features in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edgeAs shown in the post of Galaxy S7 specs and Galaxy S7 edge specs, Galaxy S7 is not a revolutionary product. Rather, it offers incremental updates for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5.

But this doesn’t mean Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are not exciting smartphones in 2016. Actually, they are.

There are no perfect phone, but there are several exciting new features in Galaxy S7 you may enjoy.

This post tries to explain the top 7 new features in Galaxy S7 to help you have a better understanding of Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

1. Micro SD card support

For Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 owners, micro SD card support is one of the most exciting new features in Galaxy S7, although some users do not care about it at all.

As explained in this post, SD card support still matters:

  • It is a psychological demand for many users. They actually do not need extra storage.  Some may never put SD card inside. But “the feature” can be an important factor when choosing phones.
  • Some on-the-move users may need some media files to enjoy. 32 GB may be too limited for them. 64GB model usually is overpriced (to promote 32GB model). In many regions, only 32GB model of Galaxy S7 will be available.
  • Some advanced users may like to backup and damp app data to SD card.
  • Android Marshmallow has better SD card support. But please note adoptable storage option is not available in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. In other words, Samsung disabled the option to use SD card to expand internal storage in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.

Even for owners who do not care about storage, this new feature in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge does not hurt.  It does not affect your other features.

For buyers who want a Galaxy S7 dual SIM model,  SD card support will use one SIM card slot. This means  if you use two SIM cards, there will be no space for micro SD card.

2. Water and dust resistant

From Galaxy S to Galaxy S6, only Galaxy S5 offered dust and water resistant (IP67). When Galaxy S6 was released, Samsung cited new design as the cause of removing that feature.

Now, Galaxy S7 and S7 edge offer even better water protection. Both phones are rated as IP68.… Read the rest

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Galaxy S7 specs and Galaxy S7 edge specs

Although you should not solely reply on Galaxy S7 specs and Galaxy S7 edge specs when comparing smartphones, they provide some basic info of the device. This post tries to list the key Galaxy S7 specs and Galaxy S7 edge specs, and their comparison with Galaxy S6.

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Galaxy S7 specs and galaxy S7 edge specsSamsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge were officially announced on February 21 during MWC2016. Both phones will be available on brick and mortar shops from March 11 in many regions as expected. If you want to get it a few days earlier, you can pre-order it in most regions. Traditionally, the carriers and distributors may ship the order a few days earlier.

Before we examine the top features of Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, let’s check Galaxy S7 specs and Galaxy S7 edge specs.

This post tries to summarize the hardware and software specifications of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to help you decide whether you should get Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, or other Android phones.

Please don’t solely rely on Galaxy S7 specs or Galaxy S7 edge specs to make decisions. You should try them physically in the shop to help you make a better decision.

Galaxy S7 specs vs Galaxy S7 edge specs: what are the differences?

As in Galaxy S6, Samsung introduced two variants of Galaxy S7:  Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. But very likely there will be no Galaxy S7 edge+ model.

The differences between Galaxy S7 specs and Galaxy S7 edge specs include:

  • Bigger screen size for Galaxy S7 edge, but identical screen resolution. Galaxy S7 has a  5.1″ screen with QHD super AMOLED display. This is identical to Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. Galaxy S7 edge has a larger screen of 5.5″. But the resolution is identical to Galaxy S7.  The 5.5″ screen of Galaxy S7 edge lies somewhere between Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S6 edge+ (or Galaxy Note 5, both have a 5.7″ QHD screen).
  • Bigger battery for Galaxy S7 edge. Galaxy S7 edge has a 3600mAh battery, which is 20% larger than Galaxy S7’s battey (3000mAh). Due to bigger screen size of Galaxy S7 edge, the battery life of S7 and S7 edge should be similar.
  • Galaxy S7 edge is slightly heavier. Galaxy S7 edge is 157g (5.54oz), which is only 5g heavier than Galaxy S7.
  • Curved edge screen for Galaxy S7 edge. Of course, only Galaxy S7 edge has edge screen features. The edge screen in Galaxy S7 edge is significantly improved compared to edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge and S6 edge+.
  • Galaxy S7 edge will be $50-$100 more expensive in most regions for the same storage (32GB or 64GB) configuration.
… Read the rest

Filed Under: Galaxy S7 update

Will Samsung Galaxy S7 support micro SD card? why micro SD card support matters?

Why is Micro SD card support is still relevant and important? Why did Samsung remove micro SD card support in Galaxy S6? Will Samsung Galaxy S7 have micro SD card support?

by simon 4 Comments

Will Samsung Galaxy S7 support micro SD card? why micro SD card support matters?Why micro SD card support is still relevant and important?

Most flagship smartphones like Samsung Galaxy S7 has quite large internal storage. Most 2015 flagship Android phones started with 32GB internal storage.  This trend will continue in 2016.

Android system and the essential apps take about 4-5GB storage. Vendors may pre-install their own apps and some bloatware. These apps usually consume about 1-4 GB storage.

So, among the 32GB storage, owners can use about 23-27 GB depending on your region and your carrier. This is actually sufficient for at least 80% smartphone users.

But consumers always want more.

This doe not necessarily means consumers actually need more internal storage.

It is more or less a psychological demand, not a real (physical) demand.

But do not overlook such a psychological need. This can be one of the decisive factors when purchasing smartphones.

Apple successfully exploits such psychological demands with iPhone 6 and 6s storage configurations. They managed to sell more 64GB iPhones to buyers who initially may only budget for a 16GB iPhone.

But for Samsung Galaxy S6, the 32GB model is still the most popular model. Actually, some distributors even do not renew the 64GB inventory at all because of the weak demands.

Samsung is not Apple.

If you are a iPhone user, you have no choice: get it or forget it.

However, for Samsung smrtphone users, if you want a SD card slot (although you may never use it), you have many other alternatives: LG, Motorola, Huaiwei and may other vendors are waving their Android phones with a micro SD card slot.

Why did Samsung remove micro SD card support in Galaxy S6?

Samsung does have a valid reason for removing micro SD card support in Galaxy S6 (and Galaxy Note 5):  performance.

When you transfer files or update Google apps, you will find out that Galaxy S6 is significantly faster than any other Android phones if your network connection is good.

For file transfer, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5  are both significantly faster than any iPhones.

In addition, you may notice many new phones were fast when you bought them. But it becomes slower and slower gradually. This did NOT happen to Galaxy S6 or Galaxy Note 5.

Why?

Samsung is the first smartphone vendor  who adopted Universal Flash Storage (UFS 2.0) memory and ditched the old eMMC storage since Galaxy S6.

UFS 2.0 in Galaxy S6 is about 3 times faster than the latest eMMC 5.1 storage.  … Read the rest

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When can you buy Samsung Galaxy S7? What’s Galaxy S7 release date?

The release date of Samsung Galaxy S7 will be very likely in March. Samsung will announce Galaxy S7 before Mobile World Congress 2016.

by simon 2 Comments

Galaxy S7 release date, when can you buy galaxy s7Update: it is official that Samsung will announce Galaxy S7 on February 21, 2016, through the event before MWC 2016.

The Galaxy S7  release date will very likely be in the second week of March.

The important dates before Galaxy S7 release date

We all know Samsung Galaxy S7 release date is near. Galaxy S7 will be one of the flagship Android phones in 2016, not only for Samsung but also for Android.

But when can you buy a Samsung Galaxy S7? When can you put your hands on Samsung Galaxy S7?

This is still a top secret of Samsung.

But before Galaxy S7 release date, Samsung must announce it first.

This is due to legal and logistic reasons.

All smartphones to be sold in a country must get the approval from the authority.  For example, in the US, FCC will approve all phones to be sold in the US.  Government agencies, unlike suppliers and distributors, are not bound by the non-disclosure requirements set by Samsung.

So, Samsung will surely announce (unveil) the details of Galaxy S7 before they send the device for regulatory approval.

This means it is NOT expected that Galaxy S7 will be suddenly available in all stores. For flagship phones, all vendors want to build hype before making it available in the market.

Due to logistic reasons, Galaxy S7 release date will be a few weeks after Galaxy S7 is announced.

So, before thinking about Galaxy S7 release date, you have to guess the possible Galaxy S7 announcement date.

What’s the difference between the announcement date and Galaxy S7 release date?

As mentioned, most flagship smartphones are announced before you can buy them.

In other words, you can buy Samsung Galaxy S7 on or after Galaxy S7 release date, which is later than the time when Galaxy S7 is announced (unveiled).

Let’s look back Samsung’s track record of Galaxy S series announced date and release date.

As a tradition, Galaxy S phones are always announced in the first half  (usually in Q1 except S3), and Galaxy Note series are announced in the second half (usually Q3). Keeping this release schedule makes it possible to release two flagship models each year.

Most other smartphone vendors can only release one flagship model each year normally. This contributes to Samsung’s success in crowded smartphone market significantly.

Due to lower-than-expected sales of Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5, Samsung made some radical changes in Galaxy S6.… Read the rest

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