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Users report, Samsung killed Galaxy S23 battery life with April 2023 update
In late March, Samsung debuted a big camera firmware update for the Galaxy S23 series in South Korea. And over the past few days, Samsung has expanded the April 2023 update to Galaxy S23 models in various markets, which reportedly affected the battery life.
Everything was great, prior to installing the April 2023 firmware on Samsung Galaxy S23 phones, but the battery efficiency spoiled/killed post-installation. A limited number of S23 users complained that the recent update seriously impacted the battery life.
From Monday, the company has started to expand the April update to Galaxy S23 users outside South Korea. Since we’ve not spotted any battery-related complaints from consumers living in European countries, the issue appears to be limited to select units.
According to user reports, the recent software reduced the battery efficiency of his S23 smartphone. The user claimed that before April OTA, he got 5 hours 21 minutes screen on time on 50 percent battery charge, which slipped to 3 hrs 49 mins now.
Before April Update I got 5 hrs 21 mins for 50% battery. But after April Update I got only 3 hrs 49 mins for the same 50% battery.
As battery backup depends on different aspects such as app usage and assets used by the app’s functional operation. However, another user said that the battery efficiency slightly dropped after installing the April update along with sharing a comparison screenshot.
With new software update the battery back has gone way down as it used to be before.Dont update your phone to new software you will regret it doing so
Meanwhile, a Galaxy S23 user reported that his phone’s standby drain has increased from 2-3 percent to 5-6 percent. And there are a few more similar reports in the comments section of battery drain threads hinting at the impact on the battery efficiency.
As the Galaxy S23 series has just received the April update, users should wait for a few days. Every time when a device gets a new major firmware update, it takes a little bit of time to optimize the operating system and pre-installed applications.
If you still face the battery drain issue, you can consider visiting an authorized Samsung service center to have a phone check-up. And it’s recommended to use a genuine charging adapter and cable to charge your Samsung device as it also impacts battery issues.
Several Galaxy users having issues finding food in the Samsung Health app, especially when the language and region settings on their phone don’t match the app’s settings. This makes it difficult to search for the right food items in the app.
The issue is that food search results in Samsung Health are not always aligned with the language and region settings on your phone. As a result, users are struggling to find accurate food listings when they search for meals or snacks in the app. This can be frustrating, especially if you rely on the app for tracking your diet and nutrition.
Fortunately, Samsung has acknowledged this Health app issue and is releasing an update to improve the food search feature. According to the community moderator, the fresh update will ensure that the app properly aligns with your phone’s language and region settings to make it easier to search for food and track meals accurately.
To fix this, simply update the Samsung Health app to the latest version. For that, you just need to follow a few steps:
- On Galaxy devices, open the Galaxy Store app.
- Search for ‘Samsung Health in the search bar to find the app.
- If an update is available, tap Update to download the latest version.
Once you update the app, you should find food search results to be more accurate and aligned with your phone’s settings. This update will make it easier to track your meals and reach your health goals. So, update your app now to enjoy a better food search experience in Samsung Health.
Samsung has acknowledged issues with the Samsung Notes app, specifically regarding the drawing function and search functionality. Several users have reported that the app crashes when using the drawing feature, and the search function may fail to work in some notes.
Notably, Samsung Notes issues are affecting Galaxy devices running One UI on Android 14. These issues are causing inconvenience for users who are unable to use the app’s features properly.
Fortunately, a community moderator has shared temporary solutions to resolve the search function and drawing functions issues of the Samsung Notes.
Samsung recommends creating a copy of the note where the search feature isn’t functioning to temporarily fix the issue of the search function not working in some notes.
How to create copy:
To create a copy, you just need to follow a few steps:
- Open the Samsung Notes app.
- Find and long press on the note where the search function is not working.
- Select the See more option at the bottom, then choose Create a copy of note.
This will create a duplicate of the note, which should allow the search function to work properly in the new copy.
Samsung is aware of the app terminating when using the drawing function, and the team is working on a fix. To address these issues, the company will soon release a fresh version of the Samsung Notes app.
To ensure you’re using the latest version and benefit from any available improvements, follow these steps to update the app. Open Galaxy Store app >> Search for Samsung Notes >> If an update is available, select Update. By updating the app, you should see improved performance, including fixes for the drawing function and other stability improvements.
After installing the One UI 6.1.1 update, several Samsung Galaxy S23 users have noticed a drop in audio quality, especially with Dolby Atmos. Users reported that the audio now sounds “tinny and washed out,” which used to be a clear and rich sound before the update.
At first, Samsung denied there was a problem. However, as more and more people reported the same issue, Samsung finally acknowledged that something was causing the issue.
Samsung has explained that the issue was caused by a change in the Dolby Atmos software. The update moved from Dolby Atmos version 3.10 to 3.12. This update was intended to enhance the 360 Audio feature. Unfortunately, it also affected the overall sound quality, which some users found disappointing.
Further, the Korean tech giant has mentioned that the new audio tuning may sound less clear or less punchy compared to what users were used to with the previous version of Dolby Atmos.
Samsung confirmed that it has communicated the issue to Dolby and is actively working on a fix. The two companies are working together to release an updated version of the Dolby Atmos library to fix the issue.
Users were expecting that the issue would be solved in the November 2024 security update, but so far, that hasn’t happened. Samsung has not yet given a specific date for when the fix will arrive, but they are aware of the issue and are working on a solution.
In the meantime, Galaxy S23 users who are experiencing the audio issue are advised to stay tuned for future updates that may address this issue.
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