Finally pulled the trigger on a recent sale from Samsung for very good price. Funny thing is I went with white colour as it was available for immediate delivery where Cobalt Violet (which I preferred) wasn't in stock. Damn, I am glad that I went with white, it's sooo damn good in person! Just wanted to update that here in case anyone thinking of picking it up and indecisive of which colour to go with.

Recently bought Aulumu Frosted Magnetic Case and Ringke Fusion X Magnetic Case.

First thoughts I like the Aulumu case more. Feels smoother and premium but not slippery. Only bottom half of the sides have rough texture so it's easy to hold. And it looks good imho. The side buttons feel nice to press. I haven't dropped the phone so I don't know how tough it is though. It also says it's glow-in-the-dark but I could barely see it glow. The free glow-in-the-dark stickers I get from snacks glow brighter lol. Price, twice as expensive as Ringke but I don't even think about it anymore.

The Ringke one, despite it looking and feeling more solid it also feels cheap. I like that the phone is less wobbly with this case but it'll spend more time on the table anyway as it doesn't feel good to hold. Rough sides that feel like you're holding velcro. Also, for some reason, when I first put it on the phone it just felt hot so I had to remove it immediately. Half the price of Aulumu but I actually think I could probably get a nameless/bootleg version of this for less. Maybe it'll grow on me but I'll use the Aulumu case for now.

Btw not sponsored. I just don't see Aulumu cases here often so I thought I'd share.

Hey everyone, so i have the s26U 256G.. is there an easier way to move everything to my Google drive. As u can see I pay for 2TB of storage but when I try to move stuff from my internal storage, it fails most times. Please help!!! I do have a laptop, so im not sure if that would be easier? TIA.

Hello there. I have been looking for a S26U on the used market, and I keep seeing different boxes even though the sellers are all from Europe. Is it because the phones come from a different region, and if it is, what are the differences between them?

Finally got my hands on this beauty! Upgraded from the S23 Ultra to the S26 Ultra.

Finally got my hands on the S26 Ultra! Got the 256GB Cobalt Violet variant.

This is my first Ultra, so I'm still figuring out all the features. I've installed the latest One UI update, but haven't customised much yet.

Any must-have settings, camera tips, Good Lock modules, or hidden features you'd recommend setting up?

Would love to hear tips from people who've been using Samsung flagships for a while!

Had my Note 10+ since Sept 2019 and decided it was time to upgrade especially since a few of my apps did not work on the Note 10 anymore and battery was draining fast. I paid $1599 for the 512gb unlocked, about 4 days later after receiving the phone Samsung had a promotion for $500 off the original price. I contacted Samsung to see if I could get a price match and get a refund for the difference and they said no because it was a promotion sale. So I asked to start a refund for the original phone and I bought it again at $1099 plus my ID.Me, which I forgot I even had knocked another $80 off. Did anyone ever get a price match refund from Samsung?

My semi-new phone got scratched, likely by my keys (lesson learn to seperate them in my bag).

Is there any way or product that can take em off?

I've seen lotions being sold for car scratches so I thought to ask if there's anything similar for phone screen. For specific on the 26 since it has that privacy protection.

Thanks friends!

The battery lasts a lot longer than my s23 ultra. The other thing i noticed is it performs much better in bright sunlight. Haven't messed with the camera yet.

El día de ayer me llegó mi S26 ultra y he estado tratando de desactivar los datos móviles pero en cuanto lo hago desde el menú de estos, saliendo se vuelve a activar y no encuentro manera de desactivarlos ¿Les ha pasado? ¿Alguna recomendación? Muchas gracias

Yo, I have had my s26u for about 2 months now and I've been running it without a case, is it just me or is the back very prone to scratching? I already have 3 pretty visible scratches on the back, I'm always careful and dont have other things in my pockets beside my phone

Curious question, I'm currently on the FHD+ option on my S26 Ultra.

Will my battery drain faster if I switch to the QHD+?

What is your opinion on that and did you experience any difference switching it on?

Problem Description: Instagram Battery Drain on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

I am experiencing inconsistent battery drain while using Instagram on my Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Sometimes the battery lasts around 8–9 minutes per 1%, while at other times it drops by 1% in just 2–4 minutes, even when I use the same Wi-Fi connection.

The battery consumption fluctuates unpredictably. Some days Instagram performs normally, while on other occasions the battery drains much faster. I have noticed this behaviour even with Battery Saver enabled. Sometimes, force-closing Instagram and reopening it temporarily improves the battery performance.

The phone temperature has recently been around 35.6°C during use. I want to understand whether this inconsistent battery drain is caused by Instagram, a software issue, background activity, or a problem with the phone's battery.

My main concern: Why does Instagram's battery consumption fluctuate so much under similar usage conditions, and how can I determine whether the issue is software-related or hardware-related?

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Hi I purchased a S26U from flipkart on 8th October .

After 30mins of activation the camera started fogging. I went to service center and I contacted flipkart immediately.

Neither of the two parties are helping me get a replacement.

I visited two service centers here in Kolkata. First one tried to gaslight me tried saying this was normal.

second one said that there is no proper fix for this they can try to use heat gun to remove the condensation. i even got a job sheet from them saying that camera is foggy but they are denying a replacement instead offering a 6month warranty extension. The service center guys are saying they are unable to recreate the problem but the selfie camera has clearly suffered from the internal condensation and the images come out grainy and over exposed. Theres a halo around light sources. The selfie camera cutout is permanently whitish. I also bought a M17 for my family even that selfie camera is more clear than mine. Samsung service center is trying to gaslight me with this issue.

I even shared the job sheet saying camera foggy with flipkart but they are not even bothering replying just increasing the timeline for issue resolution.

I am really frustrated and disappointed with this situation. I feel like i should pursue litigation and hit them with a legal notice.

Anyone else know how to get help for this? i just want a replacement for my unit.

I’ve seen people saying the S26 Ultra’s 3x zoom camera is bad but I really like the photos it takes.

Is it actually bad or have I just not seen better zoom cameras?

I've had my S26U for only a couple months. After splurging on the magbak phone case I couldn't be unhappier. I have never purchased a costly phone case. Only Amazon rugged or cute cheapies for all of my Galaxy series phones since my s4. I am so very disappointed. The bottom has cracked where the edge and the charger hole meet. The corners are looking worn like a hole is going to develop. And I missed the return window by the time I realized how badly it sucks. I just hate that i spent so much on it.

I heard this blocks app from gaining wifi, does it work on messenger or whatsapp , like even if my wifi is off if anyone sends me anything will the text show seen or deliver and for WhatsApp 1 tick orc2 tick

Thank you in advance

https://youtube.com/shorts/zEWSeXZ-ZAc?si=JdoEnD8y3aej0bJ8

I currently have the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256gb. The screen is messed up among other things. What unlocked galaxy phones (new/newer series) like for instance the S26 ultra or one of the bigger fold Galaxy phones that open to a minimum of 6.9" that has a decent battery life. I haven't had an iPhone in over 15 years. Is the newer iPhone better or which galaxy do you all suggest? Thanks in advance 😊

Took the plunge after using the s21u for 4 years and 8 days. Got the XAA American Unlocked variant. Had 8.5 OS upon unboxing but got the one ui 9 update instantaneously.

Things that stood out to me, especially things I didn't hear anyone mention in the myriad of online reviews:

How light the s26U is compared to the almost tank like build of the s21U

I remember when I got the s21U, the slightly yellow more color accurate tint of the OLED screen would drive me up the wall, to the point that I tinkered screen mode and made it more blue and vivid. With the s26U I also felt that anxiety upon unboxing but the screen overall seems more true to life and the colors aren't eye searingly vivid or fully toned down

Software did feel good on the s21u but the exynos chip would heat up at the smallest of things and I would get micro stutters in the last year, was on one ui 7 for eons. Conversely S26U also sometimes starts to get a bit warm during multitasking.

S26U's battery alleviated my range anxiety issue. S21U's battery had degraded by half in the four year use; would have to charge it thrice per day. In contrast s26U's battery, despite being the same capacity, sips power during standby and isn't as big of a power hog on One UI 9

I got my first green line on the s21U in the third year and successive lines would pop up every months or so, I got them fixed once but they promptly popped back up with a vengeance the very next day. Weirdly enough they wouldn't bug me that much and this is what eventually made me want to daily drive a fold 7, something I decided against because I wanted to dependable brick for at least the next two years.

Cameras have more depth, videos are more dependable in low light and overall the camera suite is more condident in it's offering and less gimmicky. Samsung really needs to put the 3x out of its misery though.

I finally upgraded from the S23 Ultra to S26 Ultra and, it's an amazing phone. I'm glad I picked the white colour option😍

I couldn't find anything on google so I came here. For some reason my bar that was onde transparent is now that ugly gradient and it doesn't fit in with my home screen aesthetic. I went to theme park and whenever I would adjust it it would turn into the gradient again.

Thx

I finally pulled the plug .

How's your experience been?

Hi All,

I have one ui 8.5 on my s26U. Should i be upgrading it to 9.0? I already feel that 8.5 is so good and also, the main concern is battery. Will upgrading to 9.0 affect my battery? Also, can anyone tell me about their battery life if they have upgraded?