Samsung Galaxy S10 | S10+ | S10e news: Bugs, Issues, Problems, and new updates

Kingshuk De
March 22, 2019
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Samsung Galaxy S10 | S10+ | S10e news: Bugs, Issues, Problems, and new updates

This is an archive of all major developments related to the Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10 Plus / S10e smartphones. We are continuously updating this page with latest S10 (including S10e, S10+ and S10 5G) news so that you don’t need to search for information related to the device on daily basis. For any kind of feedback on this effort of our’s, use the contact methods shared on our Contact/Tip us page.

For latest updates, scroll to the bottom.

February 2019

Thursday, 21th

[Misc] Yes, you can hide the camera cutout

You need to go through Settings => Display => Full screen apps => toggle Hide front camera.

Tuesday, 26th

[BUGS & ISSUES] Samsung may prohibit third party themes on S10

XDA has reported that the US unlocked Galaxy S10+ does not allow third-party overlays to be used. However themes from Galaxy Store are working fine.

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Image source: XDA

[OFFICIAL INFO] Galaxy S10 will have factory pre-installed screen protector

Official notice is here, which was spotted by a redditor.

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Wednesday, 27th

[UPDATE] First software update for Galaxy S10+ brings Bixby button remapping and Instagram mode

European S10+ phones are reportedly getting a new update, which adds Bixby button remapping feature.

Spotted by SamMobile, the version number of this new update is G975FXXU1ASBA/G975FOXM1ASBA and it weighs about 500 MB. February security patches are also included with it.

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Image source: SamMobile

The update also enables Instagram Mode, so that you can send the photos you clicked from the stock camera app directly to your Instagram story.

If you need to grab the older firmware which can be flashed via ODIN, then see here.

[MOD/DEVELOPMENT] Wanna embrace the punch hole? Try these wallpapers out!

@Mattcabb has created some stunning nerdy wallpapers which can blend with the punch holes on your S10.

Thursday, 28th

[MOD/DEVELOPMENT] Remap Bixby button to launch Google Assistant

With the recent update, it can be possible to remap the Bixby button. But Samsung is limiting the choice of apps you can launch with the button.

XDA guys have found a solution to bypass the restriction, so that you can directly launch Google Assistant – check it out.

March 2019

Friday, 1st

[Misc] S10 durability test by JerryRigEverything

(Spoiler alert: Don’t scratch up the screen too much!)

[Misc] S10 lineup is now HDR10 certified by Netflix

As reported by Android Police, Netflix has updated their device support list – Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10+ are not officially HDR10 certified.

Saturday, 2nd

[MOD/DEVELOPMENT] Google Camera port is working on Snapdragon Galaxy S10+

Fan of Google Camera’s HDR+ and portrait mode? Someone just tested Arnova82’s Gcam port on Snapdragon Galaxy S10+. Read here for details.

Monday, 4th

[OFFICIAL INFO] The iKONIK outfit within Fortnite will be exclusively available for Galaxy S10 players

Samsung has announced that it will be making the iKONIK outfit and Scenario emote available from March 8 to those who have bought Galaxy S10. The outfit is designed by major Fortnite streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and based off the looks of pop idol group iKON member Jung Chanwoo.

Users need to install the Fortnite app through the Samsung Game Launcher to receive the outfit and emote.

[OFFICIAL INFO] Galaxy S10’s display is hugely praised by DisplayMate, grabbing “highest ever A+ grade”

The new Dynamic AMOLED display of Galaxy S10 family has got DisplayMate’s “highest ever A+ grade” the same title that was given to the Pixel 3’s display last year.

According to DisplayMate, S10 offers significantly better outdoor visibility, power consumption, color accuracy, HDR+ and more. The peak brightness at 1215 nits is brighter than any other smartphone.

Tuesday, 5th

[Misc] S10 pre-orders are reportedly shipping early

Seems that Samsung Store is processing the orders way quickly- the phones should arrive as early as Wednesday.

Comment from discussion NomObscura’s comment from discussion "s10e/s10/s10+ Shipping Thread".

Comment from discussion jl0461’s comment from discussion "s10e/s10/s10+ Shipping Thread".

[OFFICIAL INFO] Samsung Good Lock is coming to Galaxy S10

Samsung developers have announced that the upcoming March 8 update of Good Lock app will bring One UI compatibility and many new features for Android Pie. As a result, Galaxy S10 users will be able to customize the user interface of their phones easily, even without rooting.

[OFFICIAL INFO] Experience app for Galaxy S10 gives users the first impression of the flagship

Want to experience the new features of S10 on your phone? The Galaxy S10 Experience app walks you through the core features of the new device, albeit virtually.

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[Misc] JerryRigEverything tears down S10 once again to show us the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

PSA:

Samsung has made the charging port permanent on the S10. So if you ever need to replace that port (to charge your phone, or access your data) it wont be possible without advanced soldering techniques.

[Misc] Unlocked international dual SIM S10 models are already discounted on eBay

Credit goes to Android Police for noticing the deals. The listings are from eminent eBay seller never-msrp, so there is nothing spooky about them.

The 128 GB variants of S10e is currently available for $649.99, the S10 for $799.99 and the S10+ for $899.99 – a whopping $100 less from original retail pricing.

The seller ships from Texas, United States to worldwide (excluding multiple countries, so check the list yourself before ordering). These are Exynos 9820 powered GSM models, so CDMA carriers like Verizon or Sprint will not work with them.

Wednesday, 6th

[MOD/DEVELOPMENT] S10’s ultra-wide lens is supported by Google Camera port

GCam modder cstark27 has successfully captured photos using the wide lens on Galaxy S10 US retail demo units with his own wide lens Google Camera mod.

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[OFFICIAL INFO] Samsung is going to launch Galaxy S10 today in India

Indian fans, today’s the day!

Samsung President DJ Koh will launch the iconic Galaxy flagship in India.

To view the live webcast, click here.

[MOD/DEVELOPMENT] Hide those holes with these wallpapers

Now that Samsung Galaxy S10 series has been launched, we’re seeing some amazing wallpapers that cleverly absorb front facing camera punch holes into their design. We have collected some of the most stylish, clever, and hilarious ones. See here for more details.

[BUGS & ISSUES] Galaxy S10 users spot mysterious blinking pixel; Notification LED feature via cutout animations incoming

Samsung is reportedly planning to bring animations around the camera cutout of Galaxy S10 to imitate the notification LED. Meanwhile, several users have noticed an odd blinking white pixel on the display. Take a look here to know more about these scenarios.

[Misc] Galaxy S10 pre-order shipment and delivery delays

In USA, users could register to buy Galaxy S10 since mid-February. Some of them are now reporting about astonishing delays. See here for more details.

[Misc] More teardown, this time from iFixit

iFixit is known for their elaborate teardown write-ups and fixing guides. They have disassembled the regular S10 as well as S10e and given the repairability score 3 out of 10 due to excessive use of adhesives and soldered charging port.

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[Misc] Galaxy S10 to get T-Mobile spam call verification

Dubbed as Caller Verified, it is T-Mobile’s implementation of the STIR and SHAKEN standards for detecting scam callers.

The feature is live today on Galaxy S9 and S9+ and will come soon to the Galaxy S10 family.

Tuesday, 7th

[UPDATE] First software update for international Galaxy S10 brings camera and fingerprint reader improvements

After S10+, Galaxy S10 is now receiving it’s day-one patch, which packs February 2019 security updates along with camera and fingerprint reader related fixes. See here for more info.

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The US Snapdragon models are also getting the day-one OTA update with same version number.

[OFFICIAL INFO] Samsung officially launched Galaxy S10 in India

The wait is finally over for Indian Samsung fans.

Talking about pricing, the cheapest Galaxy S10e is available at ₹55,900. The regular Galaxy S10 starts from ₹66,900 while the flagship Galaxy S10+ costs about ₹73,900. It goes up to ₹1,17,900 for the top end 12 GB RAM / 1 TB storage variant.

The S10 lineup will go on direct sale from March 8, via Samsung’s own site, popular online e-commerce platforms and select offline stores.

Buyers can avail several launch offers, which include Samsung Upgrade exchange bonus, Galaxy Buds with a fairly substituted price, cashback rewards from partners and free data plus other value added services from carriers.

[Misc] You can now buy open box unlocked Snapdragon dual SIM S10 models

However, they are not as cheap as the eBay deal we mentioned earlier.

You can get the 128 GB storage variant of S10e for $791, the S10 for $955 and the S10+ for $1,082. Other RAM/storage variants are also available. See here for more details.

[MOD/DEVELOPMENT] S10 Wide angle support in Google Camera broken on retail units

Google Camera modder cstark27 has bought an unlocked Galaxy S10e. Unfortunately the wide angle lens is not working currently with GCam ports, although it was working on the store demo units.

However, he has shared S10 optimized settings for GCam ports, so that other users can enjoy the ports without messing with the configs. Read here for details.

[Misc] It’s possible to see the fingerprint scanner of S10 with the naked eye

You need to have a very strong source of light though.

Under the strong light, the Galaxy S10 can see the “ultrasonic screen fingerprint sensor” at the bottom of the screen! from samsung

[Misc] Galaxy S10 AR Emojis are capable of reflecting your body movements in real time

Remember the AR emojis? Galaxy S10 packs an updated version of it, which can reflect your movements in the digital avatar.

Friday, 8th

[OFFICIAL INFO] Good Lock 2019 update is here

Samsung engineers pushed the update earlier than expected. You can now grab Good Lock 2019 directly from the Galaxy Store. Details here.

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Image source: reddit

[BUGS & ISSUES] Indian users missing Galaxy S10 promotional offers due to bug in Samsung Shop app

Samsung Shop app reportedly unable to read OTP, which is vital to get the Galaxy Buds with a discounted price in India as part of Galaxy S10 pre-book/launch offers. Give this a read to know more.

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[OFFICIAL INFO] Galaxy Buds are now available for purchase on official Samsung store

You can now buy them directly by paying $129.99 or use the $50 promo codes from Samsung.

[Misc] Gaming cryptocurrency Enjin Coin is partnering with Samsung Galaxy S10

Enjin, the Singapore-based company behind Enjin cryptocurrency and Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S10 are confirmed to be involved in a partnership, as reported by CoinDesk.

There are rumors about the same – dating back to 25 February, when a leaked video of the Samsung Mobile Business Development Summit featured Enjin’s logo.

[BUGS & ISSUES] Users getting Samsung Galaxy S10 boxes with broken seal

Several users, who pre-ordered the Galaxy S10, have got the phone boxes with seals broken. Carriers have experienced the same. Take a look here to know more.

[Misc] Galaxy S10 users getting YouTube Premium access free for 4 months

Samsung Galaxy S10 users can enjoy four months of free, uninterrupted, ad-free access to YouTube, and Google’s new music streaming service, YouTube Music. The offer is available globally where Samsung Galaxy devices and YouTube Premium are available.

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To redeem the offer, click here.

[Misc] 6 months free trial of Spotify Premium, only for US Galaxy S10

US Galaxy S10 models come with pre-installed Spotify. To sweeten the deal, Spotify is now giving 6 months of Premium access absolutely free.

The eligibility criteria are somewhat rigid though. The Galaxy S10 smartphone must be purchased in the USA. Moreover, the user must be new to Spotify Premium.

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[OFFICIAL INFO] Galaxy S10 lineup is officially launched in global markets

After the end of the pre-order period, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e in markets around the world.

The 10th anniversary Galaxy S smartphone will be available in online/offline stores on and from March 8, in approximately 70 countries, including the U.S., Canada, India, China and all of Europe, and will roll out to about 130 markets by the end of the month.

[OFFICIAL INFO] Samsung delays the Fortnite iKONIK outfit release

Samsung has updated their announcement page and posted a thread in their official forums about the delay.

Update: In order for Galaxy S10 users to have the best experience redeeming the iKONIK outfit and Scenario emote, both Samsung and Epic Games are taking extra time to further review this process before making the promotion widely available. We apologize for any inconvenience and will share updates on the outfit’s availability at www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-s10/fortnite/.

Possibly the earlier accidental leak is the reason behind the delay. 😜

According to Samsung Germany, the revised date of arrival is 16th March.

[Misc] Revieve and Samsung to bring personalized skincare advice to Bixby Vision with Galaxy S10

Finland based beauty-technology company Revieve partners with Samsung to offer Samsung Galaxy S10 consumers with the opportunity to receive an individualized skin analysis by taking a selfie with Bixby Vision, Samsung’s intelligence platform.

Sampo Parkkinen is the CEO of Revieve

Saturday, 9th

[Misc] Grab a free Samsung Gear Sport while buying Galaxy S10 from Amazon

Amazon.com is currently selling carrier unlocked Galaxy S10/S10+ with a free Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch for the same price as pre-order.

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Check out the deals here: S10 + Free Gear Sport / S10+ + Free Gear Sport

[BUGS & ISSUES] You can easily fool Samsung Galaxy S10 series’ facial recognition

It’s coming to light (via AndroidPolice) that Samsung Galaxy S10 series’ facial recognition has been fooled using a video, image, or even a family members’ face in one case.

To begin with, here’s Lewis Hilsenteger from Unbox Therapy fooling the feature using a video being played on another device:

Then comes apk teardown queen Jane Wong, who reported their S10+ device couldn’t differentiate between faces of family members:

And finally, a video from an Italian blog showing S10 facial recognition being fooled through an image:

It’s worth mentioning that this problem is not specific to Galaxy S10 series as other devices in the past have had similar issues. This is just another example that shows facial recognition tech isn’t as secure as other security systems like fingerprint and iris scanners.

[Misc] First ever Exynos 9820 die photo is up for grabs

Credit goes to Chiprebel guys.

Sunday, 10th

[MOD/DEVELOPMENT] Wide angle support in Google Camera fixed after day-one patch

The March 8 update allowed me to open the wipe angle one above. Seems to work okay though the viewfinder image is much brighter and washed out compared to the output.

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cstark27 is aware of the it as well. He has updated the post accordingly.

[Misc] Samsung Blockchain Wallet is here, but you can’t store Bitcoin in it

Reported by CoinDesk Korea,the Samsung Blockchain Wallet is currently compatible only with ether (ETH) and ethereum-based ERC20 tokens.

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Samsung Blockchain Wallet app from Galaxy Store (Image source: Coinbase Korea)

Surprisingly Bitcoin is not yet supported, although the logo of the it was there on the pre-release presentation images. The wallet, however, supports four decentralized apps (dapps) out of the box: crypto gaming platform Enjin, beauty community Cosmee, crypto collectibles platform CryptoKitties and merchant payments service CoinDuck.

Monday, 11th

[MOD/DEVELOPMENT] You can now unbrand/convert the US Galaxy S10 carrier models

Thanks to the availability of the ODIN flashable packages, US users can now unbrand Galaxy S10 models and update manually without waiting for carriers. See here for details.

[Misc] When charging the S10 and wireless powersharing with a Galaxy Watch, you can get the battery status of both on the watch

Neat Feature: When charging the S10 and wireless powersharing with a Galaxy Watch, checking the watch will tell you the battery status of both from galaxys10

The feature, however, may not work with older smartwatches (Gear S3 Classic or Frontier) without a system update.

[Misc] Samsung Malaysia sent a bunch of Galaxy S10 phones to the outer space

The curious stunt was reported by Mashable SE Asia. Before you ask, probably because sky is the limit?

[Misc] Galaxy S10 outperforms S10e And S10+ in SquareTrade drop tests, still inline with last year’s S9/S9+

According to SquareTrade, a series of “DropBot” tests confirmed that Samsung’s three new Galaxy S10 devices are all susceptible to cracking. Interestingly, the regular Galaxy S10 performed better than the S10e and S10+.

[Misc] Samsung kind of officially advises to prefer the Galaxy S10 fingerprint scanner over the face unlock for security reasons

The shortcomings and vulnerabilities of the face unlock method in Galaxy S10 is already known widely. You can go to Settings => Biometrics and security => Face recognition and toggle off Faster recognition, which make face recognition a little slower but adds up security.

Now Samsung has sent an official statement to Techradar regarding the fiasco:

Face recognition is a convenient action to open your phone. For actions requiring strong security, Samsung recommends using the new in-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint that unlocks only with your physical fingerprint.

The Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner has been certified by FIDO Alliance with the world’s first Biometric Component Certification that recognizes its vault-like security and industry best-practice for biometric-enabled devices.

[Misc] Carphone Warehouse is giving £50 eGift Card with a purchase of Samsung Galaxy S10e/S10/S10+

If you’re from the UK, then don’t forget to check out this awesome deal.

Tuesday, 12th

[MOD/DEVELOPMENT] BREAKING: Samsung Galaxy S10 camera ring notification light support arrives via third party app

2019’s Galaxy S10 series does not feature a notification LED. A third party app now brings in-display camera cutout animation as an effective alternative.

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Check out details here.

[BUGS & ISSUES] Samsung Galaxy S10 screen may not be properly visible through polarized sunglasses

Some users found that this problem went away by removing the screen protector that came bundled with the Galaxy S10 series phones. Read this article to know more.

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[MOD/DEVELOPMENT] Check out these apps and mods to customize the your Galaxy S10

Unleash the inner artist of you with these wallpapers, mods and apps to customize your brand new Samsung Galaxy S10. Go through the list of a bunch of lesser known goodies and apply them to make your phone a unique one.

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[Misc] Indian S10 users are eligible for 4 months of free YouTube Premium access

Google officially unveils YouTube Music in India today. They have also rolled out YouTube Premium subscription.

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As a bonus, Samsung Galaxy S10 users can enjoy 4 months of free, uninterrupted access to YouTube Premium, which includes access to YouTube Music.

[OFFICIAL INFO] Galaxy S10 Exynos kernel source codes are now available

Developers can now grab kernel source codes for the Exynos 9820 powered Galaxy S10 models directly from Samsung Open Source Release Center. You have to search by the full model names (SM-G970F for S10e, SM-G973F for S10 and SM-G975F for S10+) and download the package.

As the Exynos models have an unlockable bootloader, these codes will help developers to craft TWRP as well as custom kernels and ROMs.

Wednesday, 13th

[UPDATE] The day-one update is rolling out widely to unlocked US Galaxy S10 models

It’s the same ASBA update we mentioned earlier, and US unlocked Galaxy S10 users are part of the wider rollout.

Update came out for the s10e US unlocked from galaxys10

Apart from the fingerprint and camera fixes, it should bring automatic brightness improvements as well.

[BUGS & ISSUES] Users reporting accidental touches and random wake-up inside pocket with their Galaxy S10

Several Galaxy S10 users are reporting about accidental touches on their phones, which start random activities and make the phone hot inside pocket. Give this a read to know more.

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[Misc] Galaxy S10 5G trials show fascinating results in South Korea

Reported by ZDNet, the phone is already scoring 2.7Gbps download speed under SK Telecom’s trials. However, the release date of the 5G variant is still unknown.

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[BUGS & ISSUES] Try these user-suggested tips if you’re facing problems with Galaxy S10’s fingerprint scanner

Has the ultrasonic fingerprint reader in Samsung Galaxy S10 failed to meet your expectations? You may give these solutions a try.

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[OFFICIAL INFO] Samsung demonstrates 10 firsts and 10 bests of the Galaxy S10

The 10th anniversary Galaxy S phones come with some seriously ground-breaking techs. Now Samsung has decided to highlight them by creating a stunning infographic.

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[Misc] Galaxy S10 Ceramic vs. Glass back drop test

The guys over CNET have conducted another drop test – this time comparing the regular glass back with the premium ceramic back.

The end result is kinda predictable though.

Thursday, 14th

[OFFICIAL INFO] Snapdragon Galaxy S10 kernel source codes are available too

After releasing the kernel source codes for the global Exynos Galaxy S10, Samsung has published the same for Snapdragon models as well.

Visit Samsung Open Source Release Center to download them. As a drill, you need to search by the full model names (SM-G970U for S10e, SM-G973U for S10 and SM-G975U for S10+) and download the appropriate package.

Unlike the Exynos models, the US Snapdragon models can’t be bootloader unlocked. The codes are still helpful for developers having the Latin American/Chinese variants, which are bootloader unlockable.

[BUGS & ISSUES] Galaxy S10 clicking noise from camera is not an indicator of failure

We are talking about the clicking sound you can hear while opening the camera.

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It is caused by the variable aperture lens of the primary camera. For detailed analysis, give this a read.

[Misc] Samsung Galaxy S10 Super Steady mode is a solid attractive feature

Samsung Galaxy S10 introduced a new video recording mode called Super steady. Users are fascinated to see the action cam like performance with it. Read our article about it.

[Misc] Samsung will provide more fixes to the fingerprint scanner via software update

A Samsung official has told The Korea Herald that the company is aware of the performance issues of the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor of Galaxy S10.

The accuracy has been improved through the first update of software recently just in one week since the launch, and we will continue providing updates to make the scanner work better.

[Misc] The cryptocurrency wallet in Galaxy S10 is available only in selected regions

US users can not find the wallet app under Galaxy Store.

The official Samsung Australia account even acknowledges the fact:

Friday, 15th

[OFFICIAL INFO] Samsung recognizes the punch hole wallpaper trend

The South Korean company has created a new category inside the Galaxy Themes app for the cutout wallpapers, intended for Galaxy S10 lineup.

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Image source: SamMobile

They are campaigning on Twitter as well.

Samsung actually encourages the users to DIY:

[BUGS & ISSUES] Samsung Galaxy S10 Edge Lighting not working as expected? You aren’t alone

Several users have reported glitches in the Edge Lighting feature of the Galaxy S10. We have tried to find the root cause by looking at the past. Take a look at our article to know more.

Saturday, 16th

[BUGS & ISSUES] Samsung Galaxy S10 Bluetooth problems & issues reported with Galaxy Buds and cars like BMW Mini

Galaxy S10 owners are facing Bluetooth pairing issues with their cars. Moreover, there are multiple reports about occasional pauses while streaming when the screen turns off. For details, see here.

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[Misc] Official Marvel branded smart covers for Galaxy S10 are here

Samsung and Marvel have unveiled Marvel Smart Cover for Galaxy S10 via Galaxy Friends platform.

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Moreover, users will get dedicated themes and screen unlock animation effects for corresponding to the back covers.

[OFFICIAL INFO] The iKONIK outfit is finally here for players with S10

After a small delay due to technical glitches, Samsung and Epic have finally released the iKONIK outfit exclusively for S10 users.

An Epic games account is required. To redeem your iKONIK outfit, please follow the instructions below on your Galaxy S10. You will need to first install Fortnite. Only one iKONIK outfit is granted per device.

Sunday, 17th

[Misc] Cryptocurrency Bancor (BNT) is now available for Galaxy S10 crypto wallet

Bancor (BNT), has declared its integration with Samsung Galaxy S10 Enjin (ENJ) wallet.

Monday, 18th

[Misc] Samsung Galaxy S10 wallpaper subreddit has more subscribers than Galaxy S10 on Reddit

Believe it or not, it’ the harsh truth! If that wasn’t enough, there’s now an S10 wallpapers focused Android app as well. Check our story to know more.

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[BUGS & ISSUES] Samsung Galaxy S10 proximity sensor acts glitchy during calls, users say

Users are getting frustrated after discovering a new kind proximity sensor bugs in their brand new S10 phones. To be precise, it is different from the previously reported accidental touch protection related glitches. Read on to know more!

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[BUGS & ISSUES] Sprint Galaxy S10 data / LTE connectivity issues officially acknowledged, workaround discovered

Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e users on Sprint network have been reporting network connectivity issues ever since the devices launched. The problems include data OR LTE connectivity failure.

A Sprint employee recently acknowledged these issue. Read our latest story for details.

[Misc] Giveaway: Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy Buds & Incipio ultra-protective cases

Android Central is giving away a 128 GB Galaxy S10 (White) along with many other goodies in collaboration with Incipio. Only US users are eligible though.

The giveaway is open through March 25, 2019. To take part, visit here.

[BUGS & ISSUES] Post purchase enrollment to Samsung Premium Care seems impossible for S10 users

Samsung Premium Care is an exclusive extended warranty and in-person support program by the Korean OEM.

With Samsung Premium Care, you get more than just protection for your Galaxy S8, S8+, Note 8, S9 and S9+ —you get a team of experts ready to come to you. Just pick the time and place, and they’ll meet you for setup, troubleshooting, repairs and replacements.

As reported by Android Police, the enrollment after purchasing is not open yet for the Galaxy S10 family, raising frustration among end users who missed it while purchasing.

[BUGS & ISSUES] Galaxy S10 users are finding troubles with Android Auto

The guys over SamMobile have spotted a number of reports on Android Auto crashes with Galaxy S10.

Meanwhile, Android Police has noted that Samsung’s One UI (Android Pie), in general, forces Android Auto to display a constant night mode. Thus this issues is not just limited to Galaxy S10, but older Galaxy S and Note phones are also affected.

Fortunately, Google is aware of the issue and their team “… is working with Samsung on a fix”.

[Misc] S10 users want to screen record? Use this trick

The old trick to record screen using Game Launcher is still applicable on Galaxy S10. Head over to the SamMobile tutorial to know more.

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Image source: SamMobile (Click/Tap to zoom)

[Misc] Another giveaway: Samsung Galaxy S10, protective cases and Speck’s GrabTab

This time, it is from Engadget. They are giving away one Galaxy S10 smartphone (128 GB) along with a set of Spect Presidio cases and one Speck GrabTab.

To take part and know the rules, visit here. Only US residents are eligible though.

Tuesday, 19th

[Misc] ZeroLemon brings new battery cases for S10 lineup

ZeroLemon has introduced a beefy 5000 mAh battery case for Galaxy S10 and S10+. They also offer even more gigantic 8000 mAh (for the S10) and 10,000 mAh (for the S10+) packs.

[BUGS & ISSUES] Samsung Galaxy S10 front camera zoomed in? Here’s what you need to know

Users across the world are reportng about front camera zoomed in issue with their Galaxy S10. Is it Samsung or the third party app developers responsible for the bug? To read our analysis, click here.

[MOD/DEVELOPMENT] Samsung Galaxy S10 root achieved on global Exynos variant

A group of developers have achieved root access on the Samsung Galaxy S10 global model. They have also compiled TWRP for the phone and booted AOSP GSI successfully. Give this a read to know about the development progress.

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[BUGS & ISSUES] Samsung Galaxy S10 restarts every night? Random reboot or crash issue affecting many

Apart from random reboots or crashes, some S10 users have faced “Modem Crash Dump” error as well.

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Give our article a read to know more.

[Misc] Galaxy S10 lineup does support HEIF format while taking pictures

XDA people found the evidence of native HEIF support in S10 camera even before the announcement of the phone. The Korean OEM shipped it eventually.

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Image source: SamMobile

High Efficiency Image File Format aka HEIF can save considerable space compared to standard JPEG/JPG while retaining quality. Video recording in HEVC format is supported since Galaxy S9.

[OFFICIAL INFO] S10 screen replacement costs are considerably higher than its predecessors

Samsung has officially published the screen replacement pricing list for some countries like Taiwan and Australia.

The top end Galaxy S10+ screen replacement will cost a whopping 320 AUD/7,100 TWD (~230 USD). Well, you may grab a decent mid-ranger with that amount.

[Misc] The 5G variant of S10 certified in South Korea

Reported by The Korea Herald, the Galaxy S10 5G model (SM-G977N) has passed the signal verification test of National Radio Research Agency. If everything goes well, the phone may be released in the coming weeks in South Korea, and later in the US.

Wednesday, 20th

[BUGS & ISSUES] Galaxy S10 SD card issue with moving apps officially acknowledged by Samsung

Some Galaxy S10 users are unable to move more than 8 apps to the sdcard.

After a brief session of miscommunications, Samsung has acknowledged the issue. Take a look here to get a proper insight of the situation.

[BUGS & ISSUES] Galaxy S10 Fortnite iKONIK skin bundle: Saga of greed, mishaps & adventure

Samsung teamed up with Epic Games to present an exclusive skin called iKONIK for Galaxy S10 Fortnite players. However, the plan went haywire and started multiple controversies.

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We have explored the whole scenario in this article.

[Misc] Fortnite v8.11 patch fixes Galaxy S10 full screen support

Epic Games has released a new patch for their popular battle royale game, Fortnite. Besides tons of new new features and bug fixes, the v8.11 update has also brought full-screen support for Galaxy S10.

Thursday, 21st

[BUGS & ISSUES] Samsung Galaxy S10 LED case turns off after sometime, users report

Samsung launched a LED back cover with ‘Moon lighting’ effect exclusively for 2019’s Galaxy S10 lineup.

Buyers found multiple imperfections, such as the LED effects stopped working after a while.Give this a read for more details.

[Misc] Galaxy S10 5G going to be launched in South Korea on April 5

Multiple Korean news outlets have reported that Samsung will launch the 5G variant of Galaxy S10 in South Korea as early as April 5.

Customers can get it via carriers or pick directly from retail channel. Expected price tag is 1.5 million won (~$1,300) in South Korean market.

Friday, 22nd

[Misc] Grab a free Samsung Wireless Charger Duo with S10e

B&H is giving a sweet deal with Galaxy S10e – customers can get a free copy of Samsung Wireless Charger Duo worth $99.

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