S25 Ultra in Australia

[Christie8]

Hello, I have a Samsung S25 Ultra 512GB and set it up about 1 week and 4 days ago. I would like to gain some knowledge about how others set their phones up.

1. Did you use Samsung switch when setting up?

2. How many apps do you have?

3. Do you have no battery saving modes set?

4. How do you charge the phone?

5. How much screen time are you getting on a full charge?

6. What are you using your phone for when you have great SOT?

Lastly...
7. How do I access this question again - can I use an app or do i just go off the emails that get sent to me when someone replies?

[Christie8]

Oh and what network do people use? I use Woolworths and thought maybe my sim card was dodgy so purchased a new one but no difference. Also do you have any mods installed? 

[johnz237]

Hi! Welcome to the Samsung Members community UK/EU.

Be sure to check out the Australian members:
https://www.samsung.com/au/members/?srsltid=AfmBOornUISoJCMkoJuMw2-w-Lb5frEwa1z3xt7MFngzTCBKvyWjz4j4

1. I used Smart Switch.
2. A couple of dozen.
3. No battery saving mode unless I have to.
4. USB-C 45W Samsung charger and cable.
5. I would say I have to charge it after 12 hours. Keep in mind that when you first get it, your device is still calibrating and can take up to 2 weeks. I was getting a good 5–6 hours before then.
6. Samsung Members, Instagram, Spotify mainly.
7. Go to the Samsung Members app and log in. You'll get notifications like any other app.

Your bonus question about sims- we're the Uk Community so different providers. Be sure to follow my link and post in your own members location


*ps- some have reported issues with using smart switch causing problems with battery. Go to google store/samsung store and make sure everything is updated. Some have reported needing to factory reset and moving everything via smart switch besides the apps and then installing those later separate

[Christie8]

Thanks so much for your detailed reply. Sorry I did not know I was in the UK/EU samsung members. not sure how I ended up here I might need to completely factory reset and move everything besides the apps and reinstall from there. Can you tell me how you think my battery is doing. I have used 39% but charged along the way and only have 2hr 58 SOT and 3hrs 44 screen off. I feel like some people are getting 8hrs screen on. 

[Joeeye]

1) only for files (music, videos etc), contacts and messages. Never transfer apps (unless they are not readily available from the Galaxy or Google Play stores)

2) I have several dozen I'd say, each new device I try to have a new experience, not tied to any specific setup, it's more organic for me, I try what I like

3) never needed any optimisations out of the box, all settings default except brightness 30% (no adaptive), resolution (WQHD+), dark mode and if needed, 120Hz selected (although this is default nowadays)

4) typically once a day when it's low enough, anywhere from 5% to 15% to max (Use it often so I don't worry about extremes)

5) with the S25 Ultra, anywhere from 9h to over 15h, typically 11 to 12h with mostly streaming and light gaming use (can vary depending on camera and audio music usage)

6) as stated under point 5, typically some streaming video apps (not social media), YouTube and Chrome use. With the S25 Ultra however, I'm finding I use a lot of background Gemini use too. Some gaming here and there when the mood hits, not usually 3D intensive stuff though, but if I do, expect SoT to drop at least 3h from normal.

7) keep your notifications for the Samsung Members active. You'll get notifications if anyone responds in your post and from messages and direct replies.

[Christie8]

Thanks so much for the detailed reply. Seems like I have 2 accounts as my DP is diff on my laptop and my phone. Weird. Not sure as email is the same. This would explain why im not getting notifications. I will have to work it out. I might have to reset the phone and again do smart switch or from google back up but ignore the apps. Such a hassle. Do you think that maybe I am getting ok SOT from above post? worth a reset?

[BandOfBrothers]

Hello 👋 @Christie8 

Congratulations on your purchase 👏 

1. I used Samsung Cloud to move across my information. And Samsung Switch to move my Gallery only across. 

2. ⁵³.

3. Battery Protection is set to Basic. 

4. Overnight powered down and Fast Charging turned Off. 

5. Battery stats are a subjective topic. I get a full day's usage with change left in the battery. 

6 I just don't play Games. 

7. You can use settings on the forum for a notification to be sent to you when someone replies. 

[Joeeye]

Based on your numbers this can be slightly worse off or about right depending on your settings, but it doesn't sound to be terribly off. If you use a high brightness setting and light mode, this can make a huge difference for example to say my own usage. It really isn't as simple to guage based on these numbers, but I'd say at a guess, it isn't alarming.

For the members forum, first thing I'd check is which Samsung account is logged into your devices. To do this, just head into settings and click the Samsung account. Check that your phone and laptop use the same Samsung account, usually denoted by your signed in email. Also check the profile info and make sure it is registered to your local region. I'm not sure if this is actually tied to whichever Members forum you are connected to, but I presume as much.

[johnz237]

It'll he better to go to "device care" app- battery, screenshot, post your levels

[Ferenc75]

@Christie8

1. Used smart switch
2. 377 apps yet 😊
3. No battery saving mode
4. Set max so at 95% stops charging
5. 12ish
6. Making tonnes of photos & videos, social media (YT, WhatsApp, IG, Samsung Forum, football live stream, photo editing, Lumafusion, Spotify)
7. Stay live in members app and set notifications on

All the best 😊