AndroidTutor2018- Last week, I installed the beta version of Android 7.0 Nougat on my Galaxy S7 Edge and my first impressions about the new software were positive, as you can can see here in my previous post. Now, after a week, are my impressions still the same? Keep reading to find out.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review: form meets function
Samsung releases official statement regarding S7 and S7 Edge
The fact that Samsung made some changes to its Touchwiz design isn't anything really new. While some users like the changes, others think the company went too far in changing the layout on their user interface. A good example of this is the S7 Edge's new phonecall user interface. Now, every time you receive a call, the system selects a background combining all the colors of your contact's profile picture.
Galaxy S7 Edge is faster and the battery life is significantly better
Phone call interface: receiving a call (left): making a call (right) / © AndroidPIT
If the phone number of the person calling you isn’t registered in your contacts or they don't have a profile picture, the color will stay the same. In my opinion, the call layout is more elegant, better adapted to the display and much simpler.
Ultimate Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Tips and Tricks
When you receive calls the colors change to match your contact. / © AndroidPIT
Another feature that has a made a difference in my user experience over the last week is the ability to change display resolution to save battery. In display settings, you can now access Screen Resolution and choose between HD (720p), FHD (1080p) or WQHD (1440p).
I set resolution on my S7 Edge to halfway and found I didn't have any problems with the color quality in Full HD, but I did find the battery life was noticeably better. When you change the display resolution, all the Apps running in the background are closed.
However, this option isn't available if you switch on Performance Mode, which optimizes both the hardware and software features in order to offer the best experience when it comes to games, entertainment, and high performance display (maximum brightness and resolution). Obviously, with the Performance Mode activated, your battery won't last as long.
Being able to change the display resolution improves your battery life / © AndroidPIT
Now, the same cannot be said about the audio and video optimization features. Honestly, I couldn't see a big difference to either the brightness or vividness of the colors with this option activated. Regarding the audio, I didn't find as big a difference as the feature suggested there would be when using the phone's speakers. You do notice a small difference while using the headphones, but it was nothing that really blew me away.
For TouchWiz fans, it'll take a bit longer to get used to the new Grace UX
This feature can also be used for media apps like Samsung's video player, YouTube, Netflix, Google Play Films and TV.
Video and audio media optimization features don't really stand out / © AndroidPIT
It's worth pointing out that I didn't mention these two features in my first post, as I thought they'd be included in Android Marshmallow. However, both features were part of the software for the Galaxy Note 7 running Marshmallow.
Another feature of Grace UX on the Note 7 that was moved into the Galaxy S7 line were the camera features. The interface is much cleaner and easier to use. The modes are easily accessed by sliding you finger on the screen from left to right, and the option to take pictures in RAW format was moved to the main camera's image size menu. This feature on Marshmallow was available in the camera's main menu.
The user interface of camera's software is much easier to use / © AndroidPIT
Finally, I can say that, even in the beta version, the Galaxy S7 Edge is faster, its battery life is significantly improved and the user interface is cleaner and better integrated with the system features. What I’ve noticed so far is that, just like when Google made some specific changes to their Pixel line that many Nexus users complained about, Touchwiz fans will take a bit longer to warm to the new Grace UX.
However, although taste is subjective, one thing can't be denied: the performance of the Galaxy S7 Edge is better.
Opinion by Camila RinaldiThe Galaxy S7 Edge is the coolest smartphone on the market
What do you think?
50501531 participants
New features for Nougat on the Galaxy S7 line
Today, Samsung released its second update to Android Nougat on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge for anyone participating in the Galaxy Beta Program. The update was distributed OTA and takes up 92 MB. According to the changelog, improvements have been made to software stability and performance, feature optimizations and bug corrections, such as the problem with Facebook suddenly shutting down.
Android 7.0 Nougat update: overview for smartphones and tablets
For anyone who wants the most recent version of the Galaxy S7 Edge's software while it's still in the test phase, you should check out the installation tutorial for the Android Nougat beta version on Galaxy S7 Edge. The firmware has been available by a member of Samsung's test program, and that's what I installed on my own phone. So far the software is quite stable but it limits your ability to use Samsung Pay since it isn't an official OS version.
Have you already downloaded and started using the new version of Android on your Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge? What do you think so far?
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1 Saubhagya Vardhan 10 months ago Link to comment
They should add raise to wake because always on display does not support third party app notifications and with raise to wake we can view the notifications on the lockscreen whereas in aod we can't view the notifications we still have to unlock the phone to read the message.
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1 Grippybananas 10 months ago Link to comment
It does support third party apps in nougat
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1 Jazal Saleem 9 months ago Link to comment
ehh in the full version of s7 nougat the always on DOES support third party app notifications. so that wont be a problem anymore
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1 Lars Rye Jeppesen 10 months ago Link to comment
Any updates to the always-on display? The Note7 had a massive upgrade...
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1 Zakariyya Al-Quran 10 months ago Link to comment
Yes the display is the same as the note except the writing feature
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1 Duane Hutton 10 months ago Link to comment
Yes, I think it's almost identical to what the note had.
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2 Douglas “DJ” Dunn 10 months ago Link to comment
I was able to use samsung pay today on the beta just fine
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2 Jason Clark 10 months ago Link to comment
Is this test firmware still available? Where can I find it? Thanks!
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2 Douglas “DJ” Dunn 10 months ago Link to comment
You download the galaxy beta app from the galaxy store, and inside that app (if spots in the beta are left) you register. After registering it comes as an ota updade so just go do a manual check for updates.
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2 Jason Clark 10 months ago Link to comment
Tried. Received message max number of participants has been reached.
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3 Mike Edsel 10 months ago Link to comment
Just keep trying. I tried about 20 times a day and finally after about 3 weeks I got in. Also your Samsung accounts must be on...i turned both on the health one and the regular soon as I did and tried again I got in. Or could be a coincidence
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1 shad 10 months ago Link to comment
The beta is now closed
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2 Pierre Durand 10 months ago Link to comment
I had the Note 7 for a week and LOVED Grace UX. I had been with LG for three phones before coming over to Samsung. I like a lot of things on the S7 Edge but still can't wait for the Note 7 follow up.
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3 Mike Edsel 10 months ago Link to comment
Hi I have the test version and I use Samsung pay all the time. I use my s3 gear mostly but it does pop up on the phone.
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1 Saubhagya Vardhan 10 months ago Link to comment
Samsung should seriously consider adding raise to wake and a capacitive home button to this update.
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2 David Thomson 10 months ago Link to comment
Why would they add Raise yo Wake when they have Always On Display which is significantly better?
2 Pierre DurandMike Edsel
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1 Mahfuz Ahmed 10 months ago Link to comment
They should because it is kind of a pain and they should show u the notification in the always on display when you doing Tao it not try and make you open the phone and take you there.
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1 shad 10 months ago Link to comment
It's no raise to wake feature but there is a wave to wake feature
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7 Ralf Fensch 10 months ago Link to comment
Why capactive button's ? I don't like them. Take's space away from the screen. That was one reason I switched from HTC one (m7) to the Galaxy s6. I just hope Samsung is getting rid of that ugly grey, power saving bar on top of the screen and make it tranperent again, like it was on the s6 series.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review: form meets function
Samsung releases official statement regarding S7 and S7 Edge
The fact that Samsung made some changes to its Touchwiz design isn't anything really new. While some users like the changes, others think the company went too far in changing the layout on their user interface. A good example of this is the S7 Edge's new phonecall user interface. Now, every time you receive a call, the system selects a background combining all the colors of your contact's profile picture.
Galaxy S7 Edge is faster and the battery life is significantly better
Phone call interface: receiving a call (left): making a call (right) / © AndroidPIT
If the phone number of the person calling you isn’t registered in your contacts or they don't have a profile picture, the color will stay the same. In my opinion, the call layout is more elegant, better adapted to the display and much simpler.
Ultimate Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Tips and Tricks
When you receive calls the colors change to match your contact. / © AndroidPIT
Another feature that has a made a difference in my user experience over the last week is the ability to change display resolution to save battery. In display settings, you can now access Screen Resolution and choose between HD (720p), FHD (1080p) or WQHD (1440p).
I set resolution on my S7 Edge to halfway and found I didn't have any problems with the color quality in Full HD, but I did find the battery life was noticeably better. When you change the display resolution, all the Apps running in the background are closed.
However, this option isn't available if you switch on Performance Mode, which optimizes both the hardware and software features in order to offer the best experience when it comes to games, entertainment, and high performance display (maximum brightness and resolution). Obviously, with the Performance Mode activated, your battery won't last as long.
Being able to change the display resolution improves your battery life / © AndroidPIT
Now, the same cannot be said about the audio and video optimization features. Honestly, I couldn't see a big difference to either the brightness or vividness of the colors with this option activated. Regarding the audio, I didn't find as big a difference as the feature suggested there would be when using the phone's speakers. You do notice a small difference while using the headphones, but it was nothing that really blew me away.
For TouchWiz fans, it'll take a bit longer to get used to the new Grace UX
This feature can also be used for media apps like Samsung's video player, YouTube, Netflix, Google Play Films and TV.
Video and audio media optimization features don't really stand out / © AndroidPIT
It's worth pointing out that I didn't mention these two features in my first post, as I thought they'd be included in Android Marshmallow. However, both features were part of the software for the Galaxy Note 7 running Marshmallow.
Another feature of Grace UX on the Note 7 that was moved into the Galaxy S7 line were the camera features. The interface is much cleaner and easier to use. The modes are easily accessed by sliding you finger on the screen from left to right, and the option to take pictures in RAW format was moved to the main camera's image size menu. This feature on Marshmallow was available in the camera's main menu.
The user interface of camera's software is much easier to use / © AndroidPIT
Finally, I can say that, even in the beta version, the Galaxy S7 Edge is faster, its battery life is significantly improved and the user interface is cleaner and better integrated with the system features. What I’ve noticed so far is that, just like when Google made some specific changes to their Pixel line that many Nexus users complained about, Touchwiz fans will take a bit longer to warm to the new Grace UX.
However, although taste is subjective, one thing can't be denied: the performance of the Galaxy S7 Edge is better.
Opinion by Camila RinaldiThe Galaxy S7 Edge is the coolest smartphone on the market
What do you think?
50501531 participants
New features for Nougat on the Galaxy S7 line
Today, Samsung released its second update to Android Nougat on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge for anyone participating in the Galaxy Beta Program. The update was distributed OTA and takes up 92 MB. According to the changelog, improvements have been made to software stability and performance, feature optimizations and bug corrections, such as the problem with Facebook suddenly shutting down.
Android 7.0 Nougat update: overview for smartphones and tablets
For anyone who wants the most recent version of the Galaxy S7 Edge's software while it's still in the test phase, you should check out the installation tutorial for the Android Nougat beta version on Galaxy S7 Edge. The firmware has been available by a member of Samsung's test program, and that's what I installed on my own phone. So far the software is quite stable but it limits your ability to use Samsung Pay since it isn't an official OS version.
Have you already downloaded and started using the new version of Android on your Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge? What do you think so far?
Where to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Best price Samsung Galaxy S7 edge SM-G935 - 32GB - Gold Platinum T-Mobile, Metro, simple... $375.00
Shipping from $10.00
$385.00 total
Check Offer
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge SM-G935 - 32GB - Gold Platinum T-Mobile, Metro, simple... $375.00
Shipping from $10.00
$385.00 total
Check Offer
New Samsung Galaxy S7 edge G935T Silver T-Mobile Family Ultra Lyca Mobile Andrd $389.99
$389.99 total
Check Offer
New Samsung Galaxy S7 edge G935T Gold T-Mobile Family Ultra Lyca Mobile Andrd $399.99
$399.99 total
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge ( AT&T ) - G935A - 32GB - Silver Titanium - CLEAN IMEI $399.99
$399.99 total
Check Offer
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First Pics: See the New Cars Coming for 2018Kelley Blue Book
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1 Saubhagya Vardhan 10 months ago Link to comment
They should add raise to wake because always on display does not support third party app notifications and with raise to wake we can view the notifications on the lockscreen whereas in aod we can't view the notifications we still have to unlock the phone to read the message.
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1 Grippybananas 10 months ago Link to comment
It does support third party apps in nougat
0
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1 Jazal Saleem 9 months ago Link to comment
ehh in the full version of s7 nougat the always on DOES support third party app notifications. so that wont be a problem anymore
0
Reply
1 Lars Rye Jeppesen 10 months ago Link to comment
Any updates to the always-on display? The Note7 had a massive upgrade...
0
Reply
1 Zakariyya Al-Quran 10 months ago Link to comment
Yes the display is the same as the note except the writing feature
0
Reply
1 Duane Hutton 10 months ago Link to comment
Yes, I think it's almost identical to what the note had.
0
Reply
2 Douglas “DJ” Dunn 10 months ago Link to comment
I was able to use samsung pay today on the beta just fine
1 Mike Edsel
Reply
2 Jason Clark 10 months ago Link to comment
Is this test firmware still available? Where can I find it? Thanks!
0
Reply
2 Douglas “DJ” Dunn 10 months ago Link to comment
You download the galaxy beta app from the galaxy store, and inside that app (if spots in the beta are left) you register. After registering it comes as an ota updade so just go do a manual check for updates.
0
Reply
2 Jason Clark 10 months ago Link to comment
Tried. Received message max number of participants has been reached.
0
Reply
3 Mike Edsel 10 months ago Link to comment
Just keep trying. I tried about 20 times a day and finally after about 3 weeks I got in. Also your Samsung accounts must be on...i turned both on the health one and the regular soon as I did and tried again I got in. Or could be a coincidence
0
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1 shad 10 months ago Link to comment
The beta is now closed
0
Reply
2 Pierre Durand 10 months ago Link to comment
I had the Note 7 for a week and LOVED Grace UX. I had been with LG for three phones before coming over to Samsung. I like a lot of things on the S7 Edge but still can't wait for the Note 7 follow up.
2 nightflyer2131Duane Hutton
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3 Mike Edsel 10 months ago Link to comment
Hi I have the test version and I use Samsung pay all the time. I use my s3 gear mostly but it does pop up on the phone.
0
Reply
1 Saubhagya Vardhan 10 months ago Link to comment
Samsung should seriously consider adding raise to wake and a capacitive home button to this update.
0
Reply
2 David Thomson 10 months ago Link to comment
Why would they add Raise yo Wake when they have Always On Display which is significantly better?
2 Pierre DurandMike Edsel
Reply
1 Mahfuz Ahmed 10 months ago Link to comment
They should because it is kind of a pain and they should show u the notification in the always on display when you doing Tao it not try and make you open the phone and take you there.
0
Reply
1 shad 10 months ago Link to comment
It's no raise to wake feature but there is a wave to wake feature
0
Reply
7 Ralf Fensch 10 months ago Link to comment
Why capactive button's ? I don't like them. Take's space away from the screen. That was one reason I switched from HTC one (m7) to the Galaxy s6. I just hope Samsung is getting rid of that ugly grey, power saving bar on top of the screen and make it tranperent again, like it was on the s6 series.
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