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Samsung's latest update is a serious gut punch to Galaxy power users (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 1 day ago by themachinestops@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/technology@lemmy.world
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According to tipster Ice Universe, Samsung has disabled Odin, a proprietary firmware flashing tool typically used to install stock firmware, install custom ROMs, and restore devices. It also appears that Samsung has removed “Download Mode,” which acts as a gateway for Odin. This change appears to have been made in the latest One UI 8.5 firmware and currently affects the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and recently launched Galaxy S26 series.

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[–] fierysparrow89@lemmy.world 25 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

I can recommend the Fairphone for those who appreciate actually owning the device they paid for

[–] benny@reddthat.com 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

How do you get the new one in the US?

[–] tb_@lemmy.world 0 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Through Murena, I believe?

[–] Sand3rs@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago

Also doesn't seem to have the necessary bands to work well on Verizon. I believe it works on T-Mobile and unsure of ATNT. Just something to be aware of.

[–] echodot@feddit.uk -1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Unfortunately it isn't a particularly great spec. It's fine if you don't care about those things but for people that want high-end smartphones the phone isn't going to cut it.

[–] fierysparrow89@lemmy.world 3 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

Subjectivity was implied, stating the obvious does not add new insights.

You could have, e.g. by pointing to some of the things you don't like. This way other readers could decide if they care about the thing. For example, FP6 is does not have a folding screen, which would have been nice. On the other hand, that would have added anothe couple 100s of €s to the price and would have ruined servicebility. So I'm glad they decided to focus on an affordable phone that gives the owner the option to replace parts that they legit sell via their site.

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 6 hours ago

I require a decent camera.
The pre-processing (for example on Pixel) is a tad annoying but the end result is still better than most other phones.
Low-light is also important.

[–] orenj@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

How is the fairphone doing these days? I was scared off by the battery life last time i checked it out

[–] fierysparrow89@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Wel that is subjective, but I'm happy with my FP6. ymmv

[–] ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 22 hours ago

I also am happy. My battery has never died. It can go days and days it seems.