Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro - user opinions and reviews
- Nick Name
- yJM
I would like to have this but I use almost 128gb in my phone and the RAM is always around 5gb used
- Anonymous
- LaD
Finally a samsung phone thats more durable but doesnt feel ancient
- Zakalwe
- HAb
It is a bit early to tell for sure, but I think yesterday's system update fixed my issue with the battery drain from the CameraLightSensor system app.
- FenCPH
- ntQ
FenCPH, 09 Nov 2020Absolutely right you are about android should have had this feature build in. But mobile pho... moreHindering repairability
- FenCPH
- ntQ
Zakalwe, 08 Nov 2020Sounds like a good functionality, something that Android should have built-in without requirin... moreAbsolutely right you are about android should have had this feature build in.
But mobile phone manufacturers must have persuaded Google not to.
That is their way to get the public to buy anew.
Hindering repeatability, gluing battery, dropping headphone jacks, using all glass on backs ought to be banned.
Up until now the EU has only succeeded with the C-type
USB connection.
What a shame.
- Zakalwe
- HA9
Sounds like a good functionality, something that Android should have built-in without requiring an external device. iPhones have something like this, at least my old SE claims so - I have never really looked into it. Then again, I must admit that with the XCover Pro I am not all that concerned about preserving the battery's lifespan, since it is so easy to replace.
On the iPhone it is so much unnecessary drama - making an appointment at the Apple store, going there, queueing, getting diagnostics, learning they have no replacement battery in house, making another appointment... hours and hours wasted. Going through this two years ago was merely infuriating, but doing it now with Covid raging, no thanks.
- FenCPH
- ntQ
FenCPH, 06 Nov 2020I have bought a little gadget called CHARGIE, you set between your charger and your phone.
V... moreFurthermore the CHARGIE will let you charge to 50% during the night, and then at your selected wakeup-time, minus 1 hour charge from 50% to whatever higher % you select.
This avoids having the mobile phone at a high charge all night.
Good for the battery longevity, I have read.
- FenCPH
- ntQ
Zakalwe, 04 Nov 2020I have set Tasker to turn off the Adaptive Brightness system setting when the screen turns off... moreI have bought a little gadget called CHARGIE, you set between your charger and your phone.
Via bluetooth the phone reports the charge level to the CHARGIE that then turns off power when desired level is reached on the phone.
Good for battery longevity I have learned.
- Zakalwe
- HA9
FenCPH, 02 Nov 2020No such drain here as I have turned off adaptive brightness. I have set Tasker to turn off the Adaptive Brightness system setting when the screen turns off, and back on when the screen turns on again. This seems to have brought the drainage under control. I will test again without Tasker, maybe it was just some fluke, but either way I can live with this.
- FenCPH
- ntQ
Zakalwe, 02 Nov 2020Anyone else with the problem that the CameraLightSensor system app is consuming too much batte... moreNo such drain here as I have turned off adaptive brightness.
- Zakalwe
- pEd
Anyone else with the problem that the CameraLightSensor system app is consuming too much battery since the last system update from 30 October? It is now usually my "top" app in the Device Care/Battery Usage listing, pulling some 15% of the power per day. I understand it is responsible for the front camera to work as a sensor for adaptive screen brightness, so some activity is to be expected, but now it seems to be in overdrive.
I'm pondering just disabling adaptive brightness, or working out some smart Tasker setup. I have also sent a request to Samsung, no response yet. But maybe anyone else knows a good quick fix?
- jum
- JKV
hey! good to see that the xcover series still exists!
- FenCPH
- ntQ
FenCPH, 19 Oct 2020 Really the best thing is it's longevity and sustainability
The price will come down.... moreI can't find a way to edit this double post.
Sorry.
- FenCPH
- ntQ
Really the best thing is it's longevity and sustainability
The price will come down.
Get in the loop
- FenCPH
- ntQ
Really the best thing is it's longevity and sustainability
The price will come down.
Get in the loop
- Anonymous
- gpk
The best thing is its removable battery. The worst thing is its price.
- Anonymous
- t@g
still waiting for this rugged phone to become available in Indonesia.
meanwhile we're stucked with 2017 Xcover 4 for now.
- FenCPH
- ntQ
Xcover pro is badly understood by customers as well as by Samsung's advertising department.
It's a fair prized midrange mobile, Samsung really is not interested in becoming too popular with the general public.
They want all to buy a much more expensive phone, to profit higher.
It (xcover pro) will be just fine in function for most consumers, except maybe heavy gamers.
Especially its sturdiness and longevity for users to keep with updates and security guaranteed for 4 years. Since it is easy to swap a lax battery (once they come available).
I can see the xcover pro to last a Loooong time.
Reducing E-waste.
That is really not in Samsung (short time) interest if this mobile becomes very popular, hence the present low advertising profile as well as other faults in built in software.
For the future I wish for an IR blaster, a higher state processor and a software setting in the phone to be able to limit charge to 80-85% to extend battery life.
THEN you/we would have an ECO friendly mobile.
- Bat21
- Cx3
WellSys, 07 Oct 2020How is it playing video? How would you characterize its ability to keep up with video data and... moreI have had no issues with it taking videos, the quality appears to be fine. Again I miss the variable 3x optical zoom I used to have on my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 compared to this phone.
Playing video, or zoom chats I had no issues at all with the video feed. In receiving other peoples videos or with me talking to them , no issues.
Watching YouTube videos are no issue. Playing Spotify in the background while playing a game (Armada Modern tanks) the phone handles it and no issues
- xnappo
- kgX
FYI - I made a charger here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4390136
I am liking the phone - no major issues. Do wish I could actually buy another battery in the US though.
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