I know a few people will think I'm being extreme but I know a lot of people will know what I'm going through. Just wanted to put this out there in case anyone else was in a similar position.
I've not kept it quiet that the new OneUI update doesn't agree with me and I'm aware of all the great customisation tools available but frankly they don't cover some of my bigger issues. As a direct result of the OneUI7 changes (yes I know it's a big step having been completely immersed in the samsung ecosystem for well over a decade) I've decided Samsung and I are no longer a good fit.
I ordered a Garmin solar watch yesterday and was talking to Amazon this morning and they're going to refund the full £1,700+ even though I bought the phone in August 2023 and it's been in constant use. I was just honest with them and said the phone was no longer useable for me due to the recent UI/UX changes. I'll probably stick my Galaxy Watch collection on ebay over the next couple of weeks too.
For now I'll probably promote the Pixel 9a to primary phone status. Unihertz have a new qwerty phone due any week now so I'll probably get that to tide me over until the next Pixel fold phone is released in August.
Samsung, we had a good run, we've had our ups and downs and been on some great adventures but I feel we just want different things and I think it's best to move on. I don't know what the future looks like but I sure as hell know what I don't want it to look like. I hope it's just a phase and our paths cross again but it'll be best if we both explore other demographics/devices.
