r/GalaxyS23 • • Oct 30 '23

OneUI 6 + Android 14 Update Megathread

121 Upvotes

It looks like the OneUI 6 + Android 14 update is starting to roll out to some users. Keep discussion related to receiving the update to this thread to avoid spamming the subreddit. Discussion regarding new features can be posted normally, just try to make sure you're not posting something that's already been posted.

Quick note regarding updates:

You get your updates based on the region your phone is configured to, not the region you're currently located. For most people, this will be the country they bought the phone in, or the carrier they bought it through if you're in the US. When discussing an update rolling out for your phone, make sure you note what region and carrier you bought it from to avoid any confusion.

Warning for GoodLock users:

Some GoodLock modules may not have been updated to support OneUI 6 yet. If you can't live without a module, make sure it's been updated before updating your phone.

Regions that have received the update:

  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bosnia
  • Brazil
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Croatia
  • Czechia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Macedonia
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Panama
  • Philippians
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Serbia (conflicting reports)
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States (AT&T, T-Mobile, Unlocked, Verizon)
  • Vietnam

I have inbox replies disabled. If you want to add a region to the list, comment on this post with the region you want to add, then reply to your own comment with “u/dahliamma” (just the text, the hyperlink is created automatically). I will not get a notification if you tag me in a top-level reply directly to this post, I only get notifications when tagged in a reply to a comment.

Make sure your comment includes the region your phone is configured to (see note above). If you know your CSC, please note that in your comment as well.


r/GalaxyS23 • • 5h ago

Samsung S23 USA vs EUROPE version

3 Upvotes

is there a difference between them in terms performance / hardware?


r/GalaxyS23 • • 16h ago

Need help with a dead S23 Ultra

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2 Upvotes

r/GalaxyS23 • • 1d ago

S23 Ultra manufactured June 2024: any display line cases on late-batch units?

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3 Upvotes

r/GalaxyS23 • • 1d ago

No more real time translation via Google lens in the Google Translate app

2 Upvotes

For some reason, the real time translation via the camera no longer works. However, when I take a photo, I can then see the translation.


r/GalaxyS23 • • 1d ago

OLED vs AMOLED screen replacement

4 Upvotes

So the pink line error finally happened to me... Unfortunately I'm not eligible for the three year free screen replacement Samsung offered in India either. Getting an OLED screen replacement is about 5k cheaper than the original AMOLED should I go for it? Will the difference in quality be noticeable?


r/GalaxyS23 • • 1d ago

Samsung S23

0 Upvotes

Did anyone buy a Samsung S23 at 26k in BBD?


r/GalaxyS23 • • 2d ago

Samsung needs to catch up on its lock screen game.

14 Upvotes

I've been a Samsung user for over a decade. Over the years, it feels like Samsung is falling behind the competition on the native wallpaper/lockscreen game.

To give more clarity, the wallpapers themselves are alright, but the way in which it looks on the lockscreen with the clock and some widgets need a lot of catching up to do. I could give a long list of phones that have lock screens far more "appealing" and "aesthetic".

On the functionality front, yes, i appreciate lock screen widgets and the customisation. I feel that there is a lot of room for improvement on this front.

Now I'm expecting some of you would right up say "use RegiStar and GoodLock". For me, that's way too much work for a lockscreen. I would expect all that and more natively supported. Plus, a lot of the stuff on GoodLock is just cartoonish stuff, not the ones that make the lockscreen look more elegant.

Anyone with me in this one? I would love to hear from the community.


r/GalaxyS23 • • 2d ago

Dúvida sincera

1 Upvotes

Eu sempre gostei muito de tecnologia e acompanhava todos os lançamentos. Não sei se fiquei velho ou as coisas que lançam não são tão empolgantes como eram...

Desde que comprei o s23 base tem sido difícil fazer upgrade pra outro celular pois quando começo a comparar, vejo que nada relevante mudou e é mais do mesmo.

Alguns pontos que preciso falar para ouvir a sugestão de vocês é:

Meu celular completou 2 anos esse mês e a bateria está com a saúde em 88%.

Ele está em perfeito estado, sempre usado com capa e película.

No entanto, eu tenho ficado frustrado com o software, a demora, a falta de atenção aos detalhes. Eu sei que poucas pessoas se importam, mas para um entusiasta, a ansiedade por uma atualização gera um desconforto e raiva da empresa por demonstrar não se importar com o consumidor.

Eu tenho ficado de saco cheio das inconsistências de design entre Google e Samsung, falta de otimização de apps que fazem meu celular parecer como qualquer outro da linha A.

Não parece ter nada de especial em usar um Galaxy S hoje...

Eu me incomodo com IA pra todos os lados, não uso quase nada da Galaxy AI. O que mais uso é o Circle to Search.

A One UI é datada, não tem elegância nem sofisticação e isso incomoda.

A questão de tudo ter que configurar e personalizar me cansa. Já fui o cara que ficava mexendo em tudo para deixar perfeito, mas cansei. Queria ter uma experiência limpa sem configurar, mas é impossível porque tem coisas ativadas que são irritantes como painéis Edge, botões, RAM Plus, algumas pequenas coisas que drenam a bateria.

Pro falar em bateria, vocês já sabem, não dá pra esperar muito.

Agora, desabafando tudo isso, eu não me vejo saindo da samsung, mas sinceramente dependendo do futuro eu não pretendo ficar mais na marca. Essa falta de atenção e carinho só demonstra que minha opinião não importa.

Iria pro iPhone tranquilamente se fosse mais barato, mas acho injusto o valor.

Eu quero sair do S23, pra mim já deu. Mas não sei qual Galaxy comprar, pois todos parecem o mesmo que o meu e sinto que não será uma nova experiência ou upgrade real.

O que faço? Paro de chorar e fico quieto no S23?


r/GalaxyS23 • • 2d ago

Problemas carregamento

1 Upvotes

Olá! Primeira vez aqui para pedir ajuda.

Eu deixei meu s23 base descarregar completamente há uns 4 dias. Quando fui colocar para carregar, não funcionou.

O carregador que usei desde o dia 01 foi o que veio com ele (No Brasil são vendidos com carregador).

Apareceu um aviso de umidade ou corpo estranho na porta USB, mas não tinha nada. Eu limpei da forma que podia e o problema persistiu.

Peguei o carregador do iPhone 17 original do meu namorado e coloquei e funcionou.

Toda vez que coloco o carregador do s23 agora ele conecta, carrega e desconecta. Mas estranhamente carrega outros dispositivos como Apple Watch e Galaxy Buds, por exemplo.

Então, suspeitando que fosse um problema na fonte, comprei uma fonte nova da Gshild de 25w e um cabo novo da mesma marca. Agora está carregando no super-rápido. Com o cabo novo, agora voltou a carregar na fonte original. (O cabo que eu usava era o original Apple que veio no iPhone 17)

Estou me sentindo um idiota por ter gastado comprando fonte e cabos novos e aparentemente o problema era só o cabo que carrega tudo e sempre carregou o meu e simplesmente decidiu parar.

Outra situação é que o carregamento com essa fonte Gshield 25w parece mais lento que com a fonte original Samsung. Eu nunca sei se é um bug do meu celular, problema na entrada USB ou sei lá um problema de atualização.

Alguém já passou por isso? Estou usando o S23 há 2 anos agora. Saúde da bateria em 88%.


r/GalaxyS23 • • 2d ago

Sensi code for BGMi

0 Upvotes

Does anybody have the perfect Sensitivity code with gyro for S23 Ultra ?

If you do please share


r/GalaxyS23 • • 2d ago

Pink line and I have a question

3 Upvotes

I don't use a screen guard and due to usage, my screen has a lot of scratches. Am I still eligible for the free service?


r/GalaxyS23 • • 2d ago

S23 motherboard issue

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1 Upvotes

r/GalaxyS23 • • 3d ago

Is this normal battery drain for a secondhand Galaxy S23, or should I consider replacing the battery?

5 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I recently purchased a secondhand base Galaxy S23 (256GB, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Hong Kong variant SM-S9110), and I've been trying to determine whether its battery performance is normal.

I really like the phone, especially its performance, compact size, and cameras. However, I'm a little concerned about the battery life.

Here are my observations so far:

  • Battery capacity: 3,900 mAh (factory specification)
  • Samsung Members battery diagnostic: Normal — Life: Good
  • Charging limit: 95%
  • Usage patterns: The phone has finished learning my usage patterns
  • Connection: Primarily Wi-Fi, with a physical SIM inserted
  • Cellular reception: Usually 4 signal bars
  • Usage: Mostly Facebook, Messenger, browsing, and occasional camera use

Latest battery test:

  • Started at 95%, dropped to 52%
  • Battery consumed: 43%
  • Time elapsed: 4 hours and 1 minute
  • Screen-on time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
  • Screen-off time: 2 hours and 47 minutes

On an earlier cycle, I also recorded approximately 3 hours and 57 minutes of screen-on time from 100% down to 2%.

Samsung currently estimates around 15 hours of total endurance from a 95% charge, although I understand this is based on usage patterns and isn't the same as screen-on time.

I also tried AccuBattery, which initially estimated 69% battery health, but that was based on only one charging session, so I don't consider it reliable yet.

My questions:

  1. Is this level of battery drain normal for the base S23 in 2026?
  2. For those who replaced their S23 battery, how much did your actual screen-on time improve?
  3. Can a battery still be significantly degraded even if Samsung Members reports its condition as Good?
  4. Would you recommend a battery replacement, or should I investigate background drain first?

I'd really appreciate feedback from other S23 owners, particularly anyone still using the original battery or who has recently replaced it.

Thanks in advance!


r/GalaxyS23 • • 3d ago

Severe battery issue only when not using phone

4 Upvotes

Having some weird battery related issues since a recent update. If I am using my phone the battery seems to work as expected, not as good as new but it's reasonable.

But when I am not using my phone I sometimes get severe battery drain. This morning with only about 30 minutes use of the phone it's gone from 100% to 45% in about 3 hours. I get these random severe drops not every day but maybe every other day and only when I'm not using the phone.

When I use the phone more throughout the day the battery seems to last a whole day, but any day when I am not using my phone and it's just sitting on my desk then I will notice the battery significantly draining rapidly.

Any suggestions to trouble shoot this issue? Only started after a recent software update on the phone, but how can I check if this is causing the issue or if the battery is maybe dying?


r/GalaxyS23 • • 3d ago

Samsung or Oppo X10

2 Upvotes

I using my lovely S23 and its awesome, now after recent updates, the phone sometimes hangs due to multiple apps working and as usual the battery backup is very poor.

The main thing about S series is smoothness and One UI and the ability of Bixby routines.

I was checking other phones and oppo seems to do very well in terms of every parameters except for the routines parts.

My main reason for wanting to shift to other brand is due to the battery samsung provides. What is the reason for Samsung not wanting to provide a good battery?


r/GalaxyS23 • • 4d ago

Samsung Galaxy S23 battery life has suddenly become TERRIBLE after 3 years. Anyone else experiencing this?

93 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I’m having a serious issue with my Samsung Galaxy S23 and I’m hoping someone here might be able to help.

I usually keep my Samsung phones for around 6 years before upgrading because they work perfectly fine for me for that long. I’ve had my S23 for 3 years now, and suddenly, over the past 2–3 weeks, the battery life has become absolutely HORRIBLE.

I really noticed it when I was in a city far away from home that I’d never been to before. I was relying entirely on Google Maps to get around, and at one point, I realized my battery was so low that my phone might die before I could even find my way to the train station. I was literally walking there, trying to enter my destination into Google Maps, only to realize that my phone probably wouldn’t even last long enough to get me there.

I ended up having to rely on my memory and somehow figure out the way myself. Thankfully, I made it to the station, but the whole situation was incredibly stressful, frustrating, and honestly just ridiculous.

Has anyone else been experiencing this? Surely there must be a solution other than just buying a whole new phone after 3 years?!

I genuinely LOVE this phone, and the camera is phenomenal, but the battery situation is seriously worrying me. I can't afford a new phone right now, and I’m pretty sure this all started after a software update. I honestly regret updating it so much.

I’m not against software updates at all. Obviously, I want my phone to stay up to date and benefit from new features and security improvements. But if an update ends up ruining the battery life to this extent, that’s just unacceptable.

I’ve already watched several YouTube videos looking for a fix, but all I keep finding are the usual suggestions: lower your screen brightness, restrict background activity for certain apps, and so on. Nothing particularly helpful, and nothing that seems to address the actual problem.

Has anyone found a REAL solution to this? Is there anything else I can try, or is this just what happens after certain updates? I’d be incredibly grateful for any advice because I really don’t want to replace a phone that I otherwise absolutely love.


r/GalaxyS23 • • 3d ago

Looking for S23 Cases | Bangalore, India

0 Upvotes

This is a long shot, I know. But if you're in Bangalore or India, and you have some S23 cases lying around and would give them away for free or at a nominal rate, I'd love to have them.

I'm not sure about accessories but you can share details about those too. Mainly I need cases. A DAC could be useful too.

TIA.


r/GalaxyS23 • • 3d ago

Im tried

0 Upvotes

I use to love samsung phone

Its been 3 year im using my s23

This phone is fast super fast but battery life is shit

I charge This phone 2 to 3 time 😭

2 time on wifi and 3 time in normal data usage

I use to carry power bank if im going outside

And these mf youtuber like suck dick of samsung day and night

Camera is shit as compared to vivo and oppo

And talking about oneui

Wow customization but I dont care I use bc same wallpaper for 1 year

And good lock all that shit is ok

Agar is phone ki battery he nhi tik tu keyboard ke lighting aur aur home up ki gesture le kya karu 😭😭💔

They charged bc 60k plus and treat me old samsung like they dont belongs to them

Oneui 9 s26 ko ayega pehale but s23 ko 6 month wait karo

mere dost iphone 13 ko ios 27 ussi din mil gaya battry iphone 13 accha chalta hai 9% to 1%

Aa s23 9% percent se 1% aise bhagata hai jaise kisi hotel mai raid padi ho 😭

Abi 1 sala use karunga usse baad mc samsung ki nhi lunga

Itane badi company hai mc aap quality apple ki tara kuv nhi hai snap mai video banavo tu aisa lagata hai bc koi 10k wali phone se bana ya ho itane paise de kar aise experience

Guy if u spending above 80k dont buy any android phone

Sare jo tech content creator hai jo samsung ka muu mai lethe hai ( paid promotion karte hai but mention nhi karte ) tum sab ki g mai s pen bkl 😡


r/GalaxyS23 • • 4d ago

Phone getting laggy

4 Upvotes

My s23 is getting laggy after the recent security update of 1 sep. Anyone else got the same problem after the update?


r/GalaxyS23 • • 4d ago

New S23+, some apps have network issues

3 Upvotes

I got a new Galaxy S23+ and transfer my stuff over from the old Galaxy phone. Now some apps will give me network errors. I'll start them up and try to log in and they'll give me a message stating to check the network or a generic network error. Some apps work fine. This happens on WiFi and data.

I've reinstalled the apps, cleared the data and the cache, and no luck. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Edit: so weird, the fix was that I didn't have automatic date and time selected. Even though it had the correct date and time, since that wasn't selected some apps wouldn't connect to the network correctly.


r/GalaxyS23 • • 4d ago

Regarding Samsung S23 in flipkart BBD sales

6 Upvotes

Hey, I was planning to buy S23 as it showing around 27k something but its always seems to be out of stock ...but it shows few pieces left does it mean it will come into stock soon ?or is it just a glitch ? i am planning to buy a mobile ..they are so costly ..spending 20-30k i dont feel any mobile is doing justification for that price range ..
please let me know recommended mobiles under that range ...
My preference is camera its fine to be average but mobile need to be smooth and fast ...battery even if it has lower capacity its works for me ..just if processor is good i dont mind any other details ..if possible amoled display
moto edge 70 fusion seems to be good but i already had a bad experience with motorola service center ...so other brands

if s23 be available soon i would wait for it even oneplus ce5 if it comes around 25k i will get it

let me know your opinion on it


r/GalaxyS23 • • 5d ago

S23 pausa good for gaming?

2 Upvotes

Want to upgrade from iPhone 11 because just because

S23 Plus not pausa sorry it translated


r/GalaxyS23 • • 5d ago

Routines Not Woking

3 Upvotes

I have an hourly chime routine set up which should goes after my morning alarm is dismissed. But it is not. Anyone else experiencing similar problems?

Routine Setup


r/GalaxyS23 • • 6d ago

Poked the mic with the SIM ejector tool. Should I worry?

8 Upvotes

S23 confuses me at times because the SIM ejection hole is right beside two other ones (the mics around the USB). I was tired today and I didn't realize that for some 10 seconds I had been trying to poke the mic to get the SIM out.

I tested a few calls and voice recordings and the mic seems to be fine, but I just wanna know.

TIA.