Carriers released the firmware first so customers start thinking about buying from them. Bloatware, network locking, "break-up" fees, etc. will not change my mind about carrier locked phones.
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The final decision is by the carriers. They do not control the beta releases, and cannot add their specific apps to the beta ROM so they don't participate. It's easier to blame Samsung so they keep their customers happy locally. Ever wonder why ALL unlocked phones are eligible and almost every other phone outside of the US get to test it? It's a PR issue if they say it is the carrier decision.
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Some of the apps that don't work on beta are usually those that require secure platform (in a Google certified environment) like banks, wallets, secure folder. There are other bugs that come with testing beta firmware which is why it's advisable not to install it on your daily driver. Do a full backup before installing and ensure everything in your secure folder (if you use it) is moved out before you install it. You can always get out of the beta and reinstall 11/restore from backup.
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Have you tried using Bixby Routines to set this action? You may try while waiting for feature to be added. You need to know that it may not be added unless more users request it.
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Definitely not alone on this. Initial 3.0 beta addressed picture quality but most recent 3.1 update has made worst than it was with 2.5 on the Note20 Ultra as well, at least for me. Focusing is definitely an issue to fix sooner than later.
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Find out which apps have access to the camera, including hidden/system apps and remove those you don't want. If it continues, it's a good idea to do full factory reset to get rid of any hidden apps accessing your camera. Ensure you backup data before doing a reset.
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Can you use external USB mouse? If so, try and update the software for the synaptic hardware (may be another OEM but synaptic makes most of the built-in pads on systems I have seen today)
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I figured Samsung official site will have it but sammobile.com doesn't just have info for Android devices. Searching the site for dex does bring up links to previous versions.
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Yeah. Not just Nova, all 3rd party launchers. It resets it after each restart. Hope Samsung fixes it sooner rather than later. Prefer a 3rd party launcher to the new UI as well.
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It is a carrier option that's only available with phones sold by each carrier unless you flash your device with carrier-locked firmware. It's not available on unlocked devices.
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I see that Română is listed as one of the languages in the keyboard language setting. Just click on download icon to the right to use it. No need for a separate app.
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It is possible that the connector is loose after the hardware repair especially if it's not on an embedded chip. If you try reinstalling the drivers and it doesn't fix the problem, then it needs a hardware fix (opening it up again).
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Ok. Account issues is what I know that will prevent age-restricted content from playing besides parental controls. Not sure if app was updated to impose the restrictions
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Settings >Display >Navigation bar, and select swipe gestures. Customize to your liking. You can also use Good Lock with NavStar option to customize the navigation bar/buttons as you see fit.
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What's wrong with leaving this feature alone and letting users decide if and how to use it? With the number of people asking for expandable storage, Samsung did a poor job at the survey. I forgot, follow Apple, right?
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There is a difference between external hard drive that you carry around as a separate device and have to deal with connection issues when you need it to an SD card that's internal to the phone, adding minimal weight, doesn't change the shape of the phone (or case requirement) yet provides the storage space you need for those high size image and video files you are taking with the phone.
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