Is the galaxy s7 display scaling setting back on the s8? (hidden or not) - Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers

Hi,
does anyone knows if the display scaling option (like the one that should be shipping by default with any nougat phone) is available on the s8?
I watched some videos digging into the settings and didn't had the chance to confirm it was there, any info?
By the way I'm talking about this feature: http://www.androidcentral.com/fit-more-your-galaxy-s7s-screen-condensed-mode
Best!

I got the phone so I can now answer to myself : YES!

Yes, there are three options: HD, FHD+ and QHD.
Edit: I just now see OP answered his own thread, so my reply is kinda redundant :silly:

zdeev said:
Yes, there are three options: HD, FHD+ and QHD.
Edit: I just now see OP answered his own thread, so my reply is kinda redundant :silly:
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In fact I was talking about the screen "content density", not the rendered resolution.
Not sure if I'm clear, so I try to say it this way: the option allowing to display more content on screen is present.

Dreadk said:
I got the phone so I can now answer to myself : YES!
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can you post before / after screenshots? does the navbar changes too? Thanks waiting for my s8 plus in Germany cause samsung made a mistake :/

MaSsAcRe1992 said:
can you post before / after screenshots? does the navbar changes too? Thanks waiting for my s8 plus in Germany cause samsung made a mistake :/
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Sorry mate can't do screenshots, I just returned mine, scrolling performance didn't meet my (OCD) expectations.

Dreadk said:
Sorry mate can't do screenshots, I just returned mine, scrolling performance didn't meet my (OCD) expectations.
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No problem

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[Q] How do I add a caption to a picture?

Can I add a caption to a picture? Not on the front of the picture, I mean? I think the Note 3 gallery offered an option to add a caption on the "back" of the picture...
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Not seeing that option on my Exynos model.
EP2008 said:
Not seeing that option on my Exynos model.
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Thank you for your answer. Indeed, that option is not there any more. The question is if it can still be done somehow or with a different app.
pedmond said:
Thank you for your answer. Indeed, that option is not there any more. The question is if it can still be done somehow or with a different app.
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Wonder if that can be brought back using an older gallery (separate gallery APK) from a Note 2 or 3.

Can we expect marshmallow soon?

Was reading this and given the note 5 ports thought it might not be long until we get a Samsung marshmallow n5 port for our n3?
http://www.neowin.net/news/samsung-...beta-for-galaxy-note-5-to-first-testers-in-us
I know there are 6.0.1 cm13 builds but I like using the stylus or at least having the option to, I might use it some day, you never know
I use CM13 and my pen... there are plenty of ways to get it working.
emuandco said:
I use CM13 and my pen... there are plenty of ways to get it working.
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Oh, with pressure sensitivity? does the camera still work well? 60fps and so on?
Last time I checked there were just too many features from the Samsung roms missing.
defroster said:
Oh, with pressure sensitivity? does the camera still work well? 60fps and so on?
Last time I checked there were just too many features from the Samsung roms missing.
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CM SPen Addon and Squid ftw. Works perfect. Camera works fine, too. No clue of 60fps, I dont need that.
emuandco said:
CM SPen Addon and Squid ftw. Works perfect. Camera works fine, too. No clue of 60fps, I dont need that.
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Using temaseks build? What the heck is squid?
defroster said:
Using temaseks build? What the heck is squid?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.steadfastinnovation.android.projectpapyrus&hl=de
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tushar.cmspen2&hl=de
The captured images won't be of same quality on CM like it is on TW ROMs. Forget about 60 fps, LOL. It's just the something is better than nothing approach, nothing else.
ithehappy said:
The captured images won't be of same quality on CM like it is on TW ROMs. Forget about 60 fps, LOL. It's just the something is better than nothing approach, nothing else.
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Talking about quality on a phone cam sensor? Lololol I have no quality problems BTW.
emuandco said:
Talking about quality on a phone cam sensor? Lololol I have no quality problems BTW.
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Yeah, I am talking about quality on a phone cam sensor. The quality difference is so much that even with naked eye, and even a dull headed person will notice the difference! And I am a DSLR guy by the way!
My biggest issue with CM is that there isn't a good multiwindow implementation yet. I know they're working on it (I think Google, could be CM, not entirely sure who exactly it is that's working on it), but the feature is still in early alpha. I can't use my phone without it. It's like not having a browser or a SIM card.
ithehappy said:
Yeah, I am talking about quality on a phone cam sensor. The quality difference is so much that even with naked eye, and even a dull headed person will notice the difference! And I am a DSLR guy by the way!
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Same camera sensor quality, just no FPS changes currently available, thus far. I am a micro-4/3 guy by the way, but don't see the relevance to this post :silly::silly::silly:
hapa8o8 said:
Same camera sensor quality, just no FPS changes currently available, thus far. I am a micro-4/3 guy by the way, but don't see the relevance to this post :silly::silly::silly:
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Who was talking about camera sensor! Everyone knows software can't change the hardware sensor! Its the post processing that matters, and that's where TW will thump over any CM/AOSP any day, any time.
Guys i have got good news here !!!
Official marshmallow!!!
AUmemOS said:
Guys i have got good news here !!!
Official marshmallow!!!
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Sweet. Could you link to that specific website, though? I don't want to be that guy, but it would be nice just for quick verification reasons. I might send it to a tech news website then too.
Amanoo said:
Sweet. Could you link to that specific website, though? I don't want to be that guy, but it would be nice just for quick verification reasons. I might send it to a tech news website then too.
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I cant send the link because it is a chat between me and developer in samsung.
AUmemOS said:
I cant send the link because it is a chat between me and developer in samsung.
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I meant to the website where this chat function is implemented, just to be completely that it really is from Samsung. I understand that I can't see your conversation. I'm just curious to take a quick look at the page where the function is located.
Amanoo said:
I meant to the website where this chat function is implemented, just to be completely that it really is from Samsung. I understand that I can't see your conversation. I'm just curious to take a quick look at the page where the function is located.
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http://www.samsung.com/us/support/live-chat.html
ithehappy said:
Who was talking about camera sensor! Everyone knows software can't change the hardware sensor! Its the post processing that matters, and that's where TW will thump over any CM/AOSP any day, any time.
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Then I suggest you go find a custom TW ROM :laugh: problem solved? :silly:
hapa8o8 said:
Then I suggest you go find a custom TW ROM :laugh: problem solved? :silly:
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No, not solved. I didn't have a problem to solve at first place :laugh:
ithehappy said:
No, not solved. I didn't have a problem to solve at first place :laugh:
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Oh, life must be swell then Keep rockin on, friend. :highfive:

What's New in Android 7.1.1!

All new Features:
~App shortcuts.
~Rounded icons.
~Duo app.
~Little Change in the interface of camera app.
~The update brings back the tap the Fingerprint to pop out Navigation bar and status bar feature while in full screen mode.
~New restart option.
~The Android update installation now shows a progress bar and the “optimizing apps” screen is now gone.
Battery
~Not much difference in battery.
Feels pretty much the same.
Watch the video here to know more about 7.1.1:
https://youtu.be/VCgKYSvSd1w
Video Uploaded by:- TechDroider
Cheers!!
Yash24 said:
There is nothing or no noticable changes in Android 7.1.1 update.
Just a change in icons and a feature like 3d touch.
Watch the video here to know more about 7.1.1:
https://youtu.be/VCgKYSvSd1w
Video Uploaded by:- TechDroider
Cheers!!
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3D Touch? What is that?
bogante said:
3D Touch? What is that?
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Go to YouTube and search for it.
Yash24 said:
Go to YouTube and search for it.
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3D touch? You meant app shortcut on long press?
Nil253259 said:
3D touch? You meant app shortcut on long press?
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Yea, it's like 3d touch!
Yes, dynamic app-shortcuts are beautiful. Take a look at this screenshot from android 7.1.1 with pixel launcher and you can see. Best update ever. Thanks motorola. Feels good!
Would someone be so kind and run one of the GPSTest or GPS Test apps to see if they added Galileo support?
Thanks!
I have found one more new feature. Now there is a reboot button on the power-button menu. That's pretty kewl. Don't have found bugs until now. Works very good. If I found a bug I will tell you.
allrightlite said:
Yes, dynamic app-shortcuts are beautiful. Take a look at this screenshot from android 7.1.1 with pixel launcher and you can see. Best update ever. Thanks motorola. Feels good!
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Yea! But the only missing is night mode feature which is in Z2 play!
Yash24 said:
Yea! But the only missing is night mode feature which is in Z2 play!
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I miss it not, because I don't know what it is Would say that I don't need it
allrightlite said:
I have found one more new feature. Now there is a reboot button on the power-button menu. That's pretty kewl. Don't have found bugs until now. Works very good. If I found a bug I will tell you.
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All 7.1 features consolidated:
http://www.androidpolice.com/tags/series_android_n71_feature_spotlights/
On top of these, there are s couple of moto additions
And I have take a look what night mode is. Not important. Put your screen brightness down and you can sleep Faster...
allrightlite said:
And I have take a look what night mode is. Not important. Put your screen brightness down and you can sleep Faster...
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It's a different thing bro!
It's on pixel and OnePlus 3T also.
And in my brothers iphone 7 too.
That's why i wanted this feature.
allrightlite said:
And I have take a look what night mode is. Not important. Put your screen brightness down and you can sleep Faster...
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Not only brightness, but gamma as well. But that's pixel exclusive. Google had the code hidden on 7.0, which few apps from play store been able to expose as well. Those apps used to work on my previous Nexus phones, but never worked on MZP. Now we have 7.1 and unfortunately Google has erased the code completely... Now we can't reveal it through any 3rd party apps anymore...but few OEMs have their own solution like One Plus, Moto Z2 Play
Is the android 7.1.1 really so much bigger? On android 7.0 I had 1.5GB free on system-partition. 800MB bigger? Why? Or is the update.zip in there and must be removed? Would like to understand that. Thanks!
A friend of mine have this home button like pixel.
Enviado desde mi XT1635-02 mediante Tapatalk
bogante said:
A friend of mine have this home button like pixel.
Enviado desde mi XT1635-02 mediante Tapatalk
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But is it normal that the system partition is so much bigger? I mean, there is more in the partition as before. 800MB more. For what? Or I'm wrong and I remember wrong values from before? :silly: Or is it for the update.zip? But would it be so, then android would remove it after update, or? Can you check how it is on your phone, please Hope that I'm not switch off the usb plug to early
allrightlite said:
But is it normal that the system partition is so much bigger? I mean, there is more in the partition as before. 800MB more. For what? Or I'm wrong and I remember wrong values from before? :silly: Or is it for the update.zip? But would it be so, then android would remove it after update, or? Can you check how it is on your phone, please Hope that I'm not switch off the usb plug to early
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I don't know how the check that and I don't have root.
bogante said:
I don't know how the check that and I don't have root.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.kuder.diskinfo
Without root, easy per app.
allrightlite said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.kuder.diskinfo
Without root, easy per app.
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I have the same as your results.

App to Light up Camera ring for Notification

Hi,
As the title suggests does any app exist yet to Light up the front camera ring when you receive a notification, just like edge lighting but around the camera ring?
I think it would be pretty awesome
Lonath said:
Hi,
As the title suggests does any app exist yet to Light up the front camera ring when you receive a notification, just like edge lighting but around the camera ring?
I think it would be pretty awesome
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Something like this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s10/themes/led-notification-light-t3910032
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/themes/aoe-edge-t3899237
Currently this app can light up the camera cutout ring for notifications. Enjoy until the dev polishes with more features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSLbzsrXDHQ&feature=youtu.be
at 5:11
The-CROW said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSLbzsrXDHQ&feature=youtu.be
at 5:11
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Thanks for this! From my understanding, it doesn't technically use the front facing camera's LEDs, but it comes close enough. Most won't realize/notice it, but it works.
Hi, ...i still use s7 edge and in my Edge panel settings I've found this (screenshot) .. is this what you are looking for ..... ??[emoji57]View attachment 4730705View attachment 4730706
Xode said:
Hi, ...i still use s7 edge and in my Edge panel settings I've found this (screenshot) .. is this what you are looking for ..... ??[emoji57]View attachment 4730705View attachment 4730706
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Is this an addition from the samsung store ?
JJay666 said:
Is this an addition from the samsung store ?
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Yes. If you got to edge panel - settings - hit the 3dot menu and go to Galaxy Store. There you´ll find it
JJay666 said:
Is this an addition from the samsung store ?
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Flying Fox said:
Yes. If you got to edge panel - settings - hit the 3dot menu and go to Galaxy Store. There you´ll find it
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Exactly [emoji6]
Xode said:
Exactly [emoji6]
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That app is a fcking scam. Displays for the s10 plus but it only lights up a small portion like for the s10/e. Cant even get a refund from the galaxy app store lol. D*ck a*s developer.
JJay666 said:
That app is a fcking scam. Displays for the s10 plus but it only lights up a small portion like for the s10/e. Cant even get a refund from the galaxy app store lol. D*ck a*s developer.
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Uff....sorry for that.... but now, at least, others know... [emoji51]
JJay666 said:
That app is a fcking scam. Displays for the s10 plus but it only lights up a small portion like for the s10/e. Cant even get a refund from the galaxy app store lol. D*ck a*s developer.
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try this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.used.aoe
tons of options.
Raul77 said:
try this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.used.aoe
tons of options.
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Yes been using this, has been spectacular. Thought the built in option via the edge screen would be better , but clearly it isn't. Going to stick to Always On Edge - Edge Lighting ? for now

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom - Indian variant

Just received my Oppo reno 10x zoom(indian variant)
Hit me up if u guys have any question regarding India specific unit.
I just got my RENO 10X Zoom and don't know how to disable all notifications from the lockscreen, I have gone to settings and have already clicked on do not show on lockscreen. It seems that you have to go to each app and disable the lockscreen notifications.
Is there a way or an app that I can install and disable all notification from lock screen at once.
saurabh.gbp said:
I just got my RENO 10X Zoom and don't know how to disable all notifications from the lockscreen, I have gone to settings and have already clicked on do not show on lockscreen. It seems that you have to go to each app and disable the lockscreen notifications.
Is there a way or an app that I can install and disable all notification from lock screen at once.
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Just switch to a different theme downloaded from theme store.
Do you know how can we change the icon in default launcher?
Also, I could find a way to change the number of apps in a row in App Drawer?
Coming from OnePlus, I strongly feel that Color OS is a disappointment when we compare it to Oxygen OS.
HPS2 said:
Do you know how can we change the icon in default launcher?
Also, I could find a way to change the number of apps in a row in App Drawer?
Coming from OnePlus, I strongly feel that Color OS is a disappointment when we compare it to Oxygen OS.
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The only way to change icons is to change theme.
There is no way to just change the icons.
Dooomlord said:
Just received my Oppo reno 10x zoom(indian variant)
Hit me up if u guys have any question regarding India specific unit.
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Hi, congrats on your new mobile.
About the dual speakers...
1. How is the quality?
2. Are they really dual(like in S10, Xs etc) or fake dual( like in PocoF1, Zenfone 5z etc)?
3. Can you compare their loudness and quality to any other device for reference?
Thanks
Xebeck said:
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Hi, congrats on your new mobile.
About the dual speakers...
1. How is the quality?
2. Are they really dual(like in S10, Xs etc) or fake dual( like in PocoF1, Zenfone 5z etc)?
3. Can you compare their loudness and quality to any other device for reference?
Thanks
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Thanks man.
1 Quality is very good. No muffling.
2 they are real dual speakers.
3 Better than Oneplus 7 pro speakers.
Here is proof for ur reference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXhxkQWD8T4
Dooomlord said:
Just received my Oppo reno 10x zoom(indian variant)
Hit me up if u guys have any question regarding India specific unit.
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Congrats! I have this targeted as a potential contender for my next phone. I have a few questions please,
1. The volume/side button wobbly issue on the Indian model?
2. How good is the rear camera, flagship levels (like S10/Pixel)? Or at least close?
3. From the reviews, the front camera images looked too bright and kinda washed out. with less details. Is it still the same? Any improvement with any update?
4. How bad is Color OS? Any comparisons? (I am used to samsung S7's os and pure android, will Color OS be tolerable? Does it have good features?)
ramdante said:
Congrats! I have this targeted as a potential contender for my next phone. I have a few questions please,
1. The volume/side button wobbly issue on the Indian model?
2. How good is the rear camera, flagship levels (like S10/Pixel)? Or at least close?
3. From the reviews, the front camera images looked too bright and kinda washed out. with less details. Is it still the same? Any improvement with any update?
4. How bad is Color OS? Any comparisons? (I am used to samsung S7's os and pure android, will Color OS be tolerable? Does it have good features?)
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1 . my phone volume key is not wobbly.
2. i neither own a s10 nor pixel(so cant help u with that), pics are comparable to oneplus 7 pro.
3. Front camera is great, no issue in detailing.
4. Color Os is pretty bad. Again i have never owned a Samsung device, though i have owned pure android phones.It is far from Pure android. It is pretty similar to Vivo/Xiaomi/Huawei phone os.
Dooomlord said:
1 . my phone volume key is not wobbly.
2. i neither own a s10 nor pixel(so cant help u with that), pics are comparable to oneplus 7 pro.
3. Front camera is great, no issue in detailing.
4. Color Os is pretty bad. Again i have never owned a Samsung device, though i have owned pure android phones.It is far from Pure android. It is pretty similar to Vivo/Xiaomi/Huawei phone os.
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Are you sure that your volume keys and power button doesn't move when you slide your finger on them...I have asked many people and all of them have the same quality.
mohitgalaxy3 said:
Are you sure that your volume keys and power button doesn't move when you slide your finger on them...I have asked many people and all of them have the same quality.
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The keys on my phone are wobbly too but I don't think it'll be a problem.
Btw are you guys using the case that came in the box? I find it very ugly. I use skins in all my phones but can't seem to find one for the reno yet. Also, is everyone still using the pre-applied screen protector? Mine already caught a lot of dust. If someone has installed a different one kindly share the link.
Dooomlord said:
Just received my Oppo reno 10x zoom(indian variant)
Hit me up if u guys have any question regarding India specific unit.
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Hello! Congratulations on your purchase. I hope to follow your footsteps but do have a few questions if you dont mind.
1. Do notifications come through well?
2. Do the notifications show on the status bar up top?
3. Off screen clock or always on display, does it show 3rd party apps notification?
4. How is the video quality? I saw a couple videos from this one channel on youtube and his video from Oppo 10x zoom looked very washed out. Do you have the washed out look when taking videos?
I thank you so much in advanced for your help!!
Just one question.. Is the color os that bad of a deal breaker? I was thinking of buying either the 10x zoom or the black shark 2.. Both have pretty much same specs and all and I am a bit leaned towards the oppo one.. But I just want to know how bad colos os actually is.. and what makes it so bad
Thanks
mohitgalaxy3 said:
Just switch to a different theme downloaded from theme store.
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Will applying a different theme have an impact on the notifications shown on lockscreen?
I think it is a bug in colorOS as it doesn't let you disable all lockscreen notifications at once. The option is there but it doesn't work.
mohitgalaxy3 said:
Are you sure that your volume keys and power button doesn't move when you slide your finger on them...I have asked many people and all of them have the same quality.
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I mean its a little woobly, but dont all volume button wooble a bit?
souma_rox said:
Just one question.. Is the color os that bad of a deal breaker? I was thinking of buying either the 10x zoom or the black shark 2.. Both have pretty much same specs and all and I am a bit leaned towards the oppo one.. But I just want to know how bad colos os actually is.. and what makes it so bad
Thanks
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If these 2 phones are ur options, they unless until ur a gamer, u should go for oppo reno.
And even if u are a gamer, wait and buy nubia red magic.
Blackshark is just bad.
steven8934 said:
Hello! Congratulations on your purchase. I hope to follow your footsteps but do have a few questions if you dont mind.
1. Do notifications come through well?
2. Do the notifications show on the status bar up top?
3. Off screen clock or always on display, does it show 3rd party apps notification?
4. How is the video quality? I saw a couple videos from this one channel on youtube and his video from Oppo 10x zoom looked very washed out. Do you have the washed out look when taking videos?
I thank you so much in advanced for your help!!
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1. Color os is aggressive, so its known to kill background apps. U will have to select apps u want to allow in background for notifications.
2. if u mean app symbol at top, then it shows.
3 video quality is okayish at best. they need to update it. stabilization is good thought.
Dooomlord said:
1. Color os is aggressive, so its known to kill background apps. U will have to select apps u want to allow in background for notifications.
2. if u mean app symbol at top, then it shows.
3 video quality is okayish at best. they need to update it. stabilization is good thought.
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1. Notification works just fine if you don't enable 'Super high power efficiency ' ON. For me all app sends notification without doing anything.
mohitgalaxy3 said:
1. Notification works just fine if you don't enable 'Super high power efficiency ' ON. For me all app sends notification without doing anything.
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Thanks @Dooomlord and @mohitgalaxy3 !!!
Could you guys comment on the always on display or screen off clock please? Do they show notifications icons as well as the 3rd party app notifications?
Thanks again for your answers!
No, they don't show any 3rd party notifications.
By default, you can see only the fingerprint location. You can enable the clock, that's it.
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The phone itself is really good but the software just sucks!

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