*** The Official Samsung Galaxy S6/Edge Thread ***

[Vakas]

I have a Samsung wireless charger (not the fast one) that I use for my S6 and it's really hit and miss as to wether it'll keep a reliable connection. I bought a much cheaper Chotech wireless charger from Amazon which I use at work and it doesn't miss a beat.

I'll be interested in hearing how reliable your fast wireless charger is over time, just to see if mine has picked up a fault or if it's common.

I have been using a third party wireless charger for a while and it works great.

I am interested in getting the fast version but don't know if it will justify the cost.

 

[Cosimo]

Looks as though you won't be seeing Marshmallow until at least late January:

http://www.sammobile.com/2015/12/22...s-for-android-6-0-marshmallow-in-south-korea/

 

[Shocky-FM]

Looks as though you won't be seeing Marshmallow until at least late January:

http://www.sammobile.com/2015/12/22...s-for-android-6-0-marshmallow-in-south-korea/

I'm fine with that, don't understand what the rush is to be honest.

For stock Android users I guess it's important, for touchwiz users not so much, all I want is the updated camera app.

 

[scoopex]

Samsung UK is also looking for beta testers for Android 6.0 Marshmallow update

http://www.sammobile.com/2015/12/22/samsung-uk-is-also-looking-for-beta-testers-for-android-6-0-marshmallow-update/

 

[welshdragon]

Anyone signed up for the beta?

 

[Shocky-FM]

Received my Gear VR yesterday, mixed feelings about it really.

It works fairly well, I'm not sure I would say it was immersive as most of the content looks low resolution and pixelated for obvious reasons, still good for the price.

My main concern was overheating, within about 20 minutes of playing around with it a warning message appeared telling me my phones needs to cool down.

Pulled the phone out and it was very hot to the touch which is a little concerning.

 

[crazybones]

Anyone signed up for the beta?

Yes. Just checked for firmware updates and a 1211.88MB software update is now downloading

 

[Mattus]

Anyone signed up for the beta?

Installing now!

 

[Beer_MonsterUK]

I tried to get the beta, but it doesn't appear to available for the S6+.

On another note, whatever you do, don't drop your phone whilst out xmas shopping and smash your screen. It's an extremely costly affair.

 

[Mattus]

First impression of the beta is that scrolling is a lot smoother. Apps like Facebook, which used to judder if you scrolled quickly, are now buttery smooth.

There's an annoying persistent notification for 'Galaxy Beta Program' which I haven't figured out how to get rid of, though...

 

[Mattus]

The multitasking/app closing bug is not quite fixed, but seems to be considerably better.

 

[welshdragon]

Nice. Mine's installing right now. Wonder if it's better on the battery..

 

[Cosimo]

 

[Shocky-FM]

Signed up for the beta, nice that they included the UK.

 

[Mattus]

Early days, but does anyone else with the beta find that when the phone loses 3G/4G, it will just sit on 2G until you cycle the network mode?

 

[Gman]

Got the edge and tried downloading and installing the Care app as mentioned but when running the app I just get the message "Unsupported Device".

 

[xtremedetailz]

I registered this afternoon but still not got a update or email... how long does it take ?

 

[Silly Goose On The Loose]

Is the S6 still a good buy?

 

[Quinnaay]

Is the S6 still a good buy?

obv course, great bit of kit especially for the price now a days.

 

[Silly Goose On The Loose]

obv course, great bit of kit especially for the price now a days.

Yeah under £300 from O2!

Just not sure with the S7 coming out so soon?