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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.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 have reported issues with the Wonderland lock screen feature following the One UI 6.1.1 update. Many have encountered that their Wonderland backgrounds disappeared.
After installing the One UI 6.1.1, when users tried to apply the Wonderland background back, they received pop-ups mentioning the animations were no longer available.
Recently, a Galaxy user shared their experience on the community, noting that their chosen Wonderland background disappeared after the latest Galaxy AI update. When they tried to reapply it, they got an alert message stating that the animation had been removed.
Despite this, the user confirmed that their animation settings were still set to 1.5x. This issue is raising questions about compatibility and functionality after the update.
In response, a community moderator has acknowledged the inconvenience and assured users that the issue is being addressed. He has mentioned that the development team is actively working on a fix the issue related to the 1.5x animation setting and improvements will be included in the next app update.
However, the moderator hasn’t confirmed any exact timeline for a new update that will bring the fix. We can expect that Samsung will soon release a fix with the Wonderland app update. Users are advised to keep their apps updated and stay tuned for the latest information on fixes and updates.
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Some Samsung Galaxy A smartphone users face frustrating issues related to video playback. Users of Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A24 reported that when they try to play videos in the Gallery app, they encounter a black screen with sound but no visuals.
In addition to this, some messages frequently pop up on the screen, showing “An unknown error has occurred” or stating that the video codec is not supported. This issue is not limited to Video playback but extends to Video calls.
Users of Galaxy smartphones are not able to see the other person’s video feed. Even third-party applications are affected, with videos failing to play properly.
The Samsung community moderator has mentioned that it has been found that these video playback issues are linked to a codec error in the Samsung phone. Some videos cause these errors, while others may play normally after a restart. However, the affected videos will continue to cause issues.
Samsung is aware of the video playback issues and is working on a software update to resolve them. However, the community moderator has not confirmed any timeline yet but it is expected to be available soon.
Users are advised to keep an eye out for software update notifications and promptly install any available updates to improve their device’s functionality.
To update your Galaxy device, you just need to follow a few steps. Firstly, open Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install. Stay tuned for the software update to restore full video functionality on your Galaxy A15 or A24.
If you’re using a Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, you may have noted a regular Watch Manager stop messages after deleting the Galaxy Wearable app. This issue can occur when the Galaxy Wearable app is removed while using the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds simultaneously.
According to the community moderator, it is important to delete the Manager app along with the Galaxy Wearable app. This dual deletion helps prevent unnecessary pop-up notifications and ensures smoother functionality between your devices.
When you uninstall the Galaxy Wearable app, it’s necessary to also delete the Galaxy Watch 6 Manager app. To uninstall the Galaxy Watch 6 Manager, follow these simple steps:
- Open Settings on the smartphone connected to your Galaxy Watch 6.
- Now, click on the Apps option.
- Search for the ‘Galaxy Watch6 Manager‘ app in the list.
- Tap on the app, select Delete, and confirm by pressing OK.
After acknowledgment of message pop-ups, Samsung is also planning to release a new update for the Galaxy Watch Manager 6 app to fix this issue. Here’s how to update the Galaxy Watch 6 Manager app:
- Open the Galaxy Store on your device.
- Select the Updates option from the Menu.
- Check the Galaxy Watch6 Manager app and proceed with the update.
By following these steps, you can ensure your Galaxy Watch 6 works well and is seamlessly connected with your other devices.
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