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White line appears on S21FE after the recent software update

Posted by 06-04-2025 04:25 AM in Galaxy S21

After updating the new software version I could able to notice white line in my S21fe screen, I reached out to the nearby samsung service center... View Post

06-04-2025 06:06 AM

Hello, Welcome to the Community. We understand how upsetting lines are on the screen. For issues wit... View Post

not recieving One Ui 7 Update

Posted by 06-02-2025 09:43 AM in Galaxy S21

Its almost been a month since one ui 7 was released for the s21 and my s21 ultra still hasnt got the update and Is there any specific reason why it... View Post

06-02-2025 09:57 AM

Updates come from your carrier. Have you checked with them to verify that they released the update? View Post

ONE UI 7 missing and wrong icons

Posted by 05-09-2025 10:52 AM in Galaxy S21

What the is going on with this update? I've had samsung galaxy phones since 2012 and never had any major issues with software updates,... View Post

06-02-2025 01:26 AM

I tried both cache partitions and the Theme trick. Not working. For the Theme trick, shall I only ch... View Post

How to turn off suggestive sharing after Update One UI 7.0?

Posted by 05-29-2025 05:07 PM in Galaxy S21

After the most recent update, I can't figure out how to turn off suggestive sharing. Anybody else figure it out? View Post

05-29-2025 06:53 PM

That worked! Thanks for the quick response View Post

apps not removable

Posted by 05-24-2025 10:10 AM in Galaxy S21

im not able to remove apps from my home screen. there used to be the option after holding down on an app to either remove or uninstall. now it... View Post

05-24-2025 10:59 AM

@rae311 Glad that I could help! View Post

Can't update to UI 7

Posted by 05-23-2025 01:03 PM in Galaxy S21

When I go to software update it works it updates but it Updated to nothing it always says there is an update of 480 mbs someone please help. ... View Post

05-23-2025 01:33 PM

Neither it would have displayed an update if one was available. It is advisable to contact your carr... View Post

Ability to revert

Posted by 05-23-2025 11:52 AM in Galaxy S21

Hi yeah didn't want ui 7 phone lags an unusable. Why isn't there a rollback to previous verious feature like with literally any computer... View Post

05-23-2025 12:09 PM

Sorry but it's not possible to revert back to the Old OS View Post

Can't turn off Galaxy Store Notifications after latest UI One Update

Posted by 05-22-2025 08:29 AM in Galaxy S21

Galaxy Store notifications can not be disabled. The "Allow Notifications" toggle is disabled and can not be toggled off. Why? I seriously... View Post

05-23-2025 06:06 AM

Took me a moment to find what you were talking about. I did have a few items toggled on under that s... View Post

Notification Sound/Vibration For Apps Not Working.

Posted by 05-17-2025 07:38 PM in Galaxy S21

Is it just me or is the galaxy S21 Series notification sound & vibration for apps not working since the One UI7 update? Because mine is not... View Post

05-18-2025 05:15 PM

Thank you for the help. Fortunately, I didn't have to do all those steps. It seemed to be a temporar... View Post

One UI 7, it's like coming home and your house has been rearranged

Posted by 05-15-2025 03:15 PM in Galaxy S21

Dear devs, how would you like it if you came home from a hard day at work and all you want to do is relax. You unlock the door, walk inside and... View Post

05-15-2025 04:34 PM

It really isn't that drastic, it took me a couple of hours to get it back the way I had it. With som... View Post

Cannot swipe to access quick panel

Posted by 05-14-2025 05:59 AM in Galaxy S21

Since installing the update I can't access my top of screen settings, such as screen brightness, wifi connection. I can only slide down to see... View Post

05-14-2025 09:54 AM

This an example of making changes no one asked for. Who asked for 2 separate actions for what was wo... View Post

Increase size of notification bar?

Posted by 05-13-2025 05:42 PM in Galaxy S21

I have a Galaxy S21+ that was just updated, and now I am having difficulty reading the bar atop my phone, especially the battery indicator. Is... View Post

05-14-2025 03:44 AM

I also have an S21 I have a problem with the notification size also. If I increase the display every... View Post

Carrier unlocked (AT&T) S21 received the UI 7 update!

Posted by 05-13-2025 10:57 PM in Galaxy S21

Carrier unlocked (AT&T) S21 received the UI 7 update! View Post

05-13-2025 11:01 PM

Nice enjoy check out some tips on here if you have problems View Post

No update and I'm sick of it

Posted by 05-12-2025 01:02 AM in Galaxy S21

I have been trying and trying to get a answer to why my firmware will not update. I have exhausted everything I have to and frankly I shouldn't... View Post

05-12-2025 03:16 AM

It’s not Samsung’s fault that your Carrier hasn’t released the update to your device. Samsung sends ... View Post

How to tell if my S21 Ultra has been rooted?

Posted by 05-10-2025 11:11 PM in Galaxy S21

How do I know if my S21 Ultra phone is rooted? I purchased it refurbished and unlocked on Amazon. I have One UI 6.0 Android 14 software. I update... View Post

05-11-2025 09:52 AM

You will have to go to a Samsung service center. They will be able to flash the proper software on t... View Post

Samsung UI Help

Posted by 05-10-2025 08:52 AM in Galaxy S21

I have never used the Samsung UI. When I got the phone, it was set up with Android. Whenever it asked if I wanted to use Samsung, I said no. ... View Post

05-10-2025 11:10 AM

It may take a little time to get used to everything, but it's manageable. Feel free to make another ... View Post

Swiping to see notifications

Posted by 05-07-2025 11:22 AM in Galaxy S21

Hey, I think we can all agree that this update is pretty rough around the edges and there are many things that were done that were not designed... View Post

05-07-2025 01:37 PM

You can also swipe down anywhere on the home screen. Long press the home screen, go to settings, tog... View Post

Can't access quick panel

Posted by 04-29-2025 08:28 PM in Galaxy S21

What kinda garbage did they update on these phones?? You can't even access the "quick access panel"?? View Post

Anonymous 04-29-2025 09:42 PM

You're welcome 😊 View Post

Samsung s21 FE touchscreen doesn't work. Can't restart my phone to fix it because you need the touch screen to restart.

Posted by 04-28-2025 09:55 AM in Galaxy S21

Since last night I was using my phone but the screen stopped responding. Occasionally it does this very briefly but it gets fixed by going to the... View Post

04-28-2025 10:58 AM

Happy to help and glad it worked View Post

Samsung's phone update policy is disappointing

Posted by 04-27-2025 06:47 PM in Galaxy S21

I have a Samsung S21 that came out in 2022, but Samsung won't allow me to upgrade it to Android 15 or 16. A 3 year old phone. Apparently the... View Post

04-28-2025 05:42 AM

It's amazing to me that people buy a phone and expect updates forever. For most people, at the time ... View Post

Voice-mail in Spanish. I need it to be in English

Posted by 04-25-2025 12:54 PM in Galaxy S21

Voice-mail in Spanish. I need it to be in English View Post

04-25-2025 06:38 PM

Thank you 😊 View Post

Touchscreen glitchy and shaky

Posted by 04-16-2025 06:46 PM in Galaxy S21

Hello, I am currently using a S21 ultra and recently, the back broke from a 2 drop fall, so I figured that the glass was weak and I thought the... View Post

04-17-2025 06:25 AM

Hello, Welcome to the Community. We understand how frustrating it is when the touchscreen of the pho... View Post

One UI 6.1 keeps needing to be installed (update loop)?

Posted by 06-19-2024 03:11 PM in Galaxy S21

My S21 just received the 6.1 update and I installed it. After installation the phone starts normally but then it wants to install it again. I did... View Post

04-16-2025 08:28 AM

Absolutely, and welcome to the Community! Here is the guide to using Smart Switch to update your pho... View Post

Deleting songs in Samsung Music removes them from Spotify playlist

Posted by 04-03-2025 07:36 AM in Galaxy S21

Hello all, some help would be appreciated here. When I delete songs from my Samsung music app on my Galaxy s21 Plus I notice that it removes the... View Post

04-03-2025 09:51 AM

I appreciate your responses, they are very helpful. View Post

Face effects missing from Gallery

Posted by 04-02-2025 11:31 AM in Galaxy S21

Why has face effects disappeared from gallery photos? No way if removing the background, blemishes 😔 View Post

04-02-2025 12:06 PM

It's still there. Click the pencil icon to edit. Then click the 4 circles icon. View Post

Serious Software Issue

Posted by 04-01-2025 02:47 PM in Galaxy S21

I have several team members who are receiving 'Serious software issue' warnings on their S21 FE devices. All devices have no pending... View Post

04-02-2025 11:48 AM

Contact your administrator, since you all have it your administrator put in some software that is po... View Post

Unable To Edit Contacts

Posted by 03-30-2025 11:28 PM in Galaxy S21

I am unable to edit contacts... like the option isn't even there. When I add a new one, it's there, but otherwise the option to edit is not... View Post

04-01-2025 10:43 AM

They were syncing, but the Google account showed I had only 7 contacts, and those I were able to edi... View Post

Notification sound not working, also bottom speaker not working

Posted by 03-09-2025 12:39 PM in Galaxy S21

S21 FE 5G I have read tons of postings(same or similar) and very few... View Post

03-13-2025 06:05 PM

Hello Members_czw18vh, Thank you so much for reaching out. Thank you for looking into similar posts.... View Post

Why is "Detailed Info and Specs" Unavailable on Samsung?

Posted by 03-11-2025 02:01 PM in Galaxy S21

Why is this not available on Samsung? From what I understand Samsung literally took this out of AOSP to prevent users from easily accessing the... View Post