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One UI 6 Issues

(Topic created on: 12-12-2023 03:02 AM)
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PaulC59
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Just wondering if anyone else has noticed any negative issues since the One UI 6 update?

Main changes I have noticed as follows, I'll update as and when I come across any more

Battery
Battery drains much quicker
Fast charge has stopped working on non Samsung chargers

Browsing
Getting a lot of errors loading webpages or blank pages and some dead links in pages. My default was Chrome so I changed it to Samsung Internet but no improvement

Networking
My signal strength seems lower and the phone has more issues connecting to certain Bluetooth devices e.g sumup card reader etc ad-hoc i.e occasionally it's ok

I've noticed maintaining network connections as an issue a while ago even on the S22u but lower network strength is recent as the signal was always stronger on the S23u compared to others

I've given up on the NFC with my sumup app i.e scanning the card on the phone instead of the card reader. This was a really useful feature and worked flawlessly for a while but since a few updates is very rarely successful and returns errors reading card which gets embarrassing when stood with a client also with the S23u you need to reconnect the card reader quite frequently as the phone stops finding the reader. This never happened with the A54 5g I was running side by side with the S23u with the same software set up and reinforces suspicions around the S23u network connection consistency

Notifications
I did have a period of notifications just disappearing when you click to read them but been ok for a while

Apps
I have noticed apps sometimes close unexpectedly when changing focus to another app but not all apps e.g happens a lot when in settings but other apps seem to be ok

I've noticed a lot more apps continue running in background after they have been closed. It used to be one or two and since the update it seems to average 5 or 6

Camera
When editing photos (Cropping) there is an irritating delay between adjustments which if you don't wait between adjustments causes you to move the image and have to start over, really irritating 

There are probably other little niddles I haven't noticed yet or forgot as I'm often out and about when I notice.

I've already done the cache wipe, reset networks etc

I recently got an A54 5g to try out for a work phone which seems to out perform my S23u on the basic stuff such as maintaining network and connecting to devices etc, which suggests to me that the extra functions and components in high end phones may cause additional challenges

I personally think the update process itself causes issues. I say this because whenever I get a new phone or do a factory reset regardless as to the software version the phones usually run like a dream and the glitches only tend to start as the OS or certain apps update. I wonder if the bug testers are testing updates on fresh installs only so may be missing some updating errors/glitches

I certainly don't intend doing a factory reset and fresh app installs after every OS update, that would be a nightmare as it's a major undertaking

Just some things I've noticed and thoughts
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Sniperznate
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Nevermind i restarted the device and its fixed now.

Tk4dayzZ
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I just had my Samsung tablet upgrade to the new UI One 6 which I didn't want but it did it anyways. Now I'm having to force close apps and I play Call of Duty Mobile alot that's the only thing I use my tablet for. The graphics now are messed up and it lags and freezes since this new update. I never had that issue before. I even factory reset my tablet and it still doing the same thing. Is there a way to go back to the one prior. I'm not satisfied with this update at all it sucks.

PaulC59
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I'm not sure if you can revert back or not. You could maybe install an older firmware version via a PC but it could be very risky, I generally don't mess with firmware especially if the device is still under guarantee as it would invalidate any warranties etc
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Yaniv84
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Another problem that I've noticed is Spotify constantly crashing while on wifi. The minute I switch to cellular everything is OK. This never happened in previous versions of One UI.

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Mathew32
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There was an update today available for me, just a firmware update and now my folded screen doesnt work, and when i close it my front screen freezes ans forces me to have to reset my phone now in order to get it working.

Canuck1
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Hi PaulC59,

I have noticed many of the same issues.

It is doubly frustrating because I use my phone as a glucose monitor. I specifically upgraded to this S23 for this purpose.

I haven't looked into it more than this thread. I'll be looking for a way to go back to the previous version if possible.

PaulC59
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I'm not sure it's possible to roll back firmware, but it's probably not a good idea to do that as you wouldn't get new security updates. I usually find that clearing the offending app cache and data, then uninstall the app and reinstall it, after which you set it up again. This usually sorts out misbehaving apps. I hope this is helpful
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Canuck1
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I'll make that my next move.

Thx

CynK
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My Samsung tab is doing the same thing since UI6 update this weekend.  Laggy, Dex is permanent (turned off but "desktop" icons on bottom still there, just behaving slow and weird.  Next step is to clear the main cache (rebooting with keys pressed) to see if that helps.

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Members_8TG4ghO
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I'm having issues with connecting to home printer, uploading pictures to apps, keeps asking to enable in setting when it's already enabled. 

Opening PDF files, I already have and paid for Adobe but since the update keeps telling me I have to pay to open PDF. 

The new update is an absolute pile of sh- eyet. 

Opening camera has started taking ages and sometimes freezes 

 

If this is how samsung are going then maybe time to go elsewhere!!!!!