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The Galaxy smartphones are still some of the best.

They don't do VoLTE when rooted. Their own stock ROM is on par with iPhone-level unworkable UI garbage. Apps that work on everything but not Samsung Galaxy. The only ROMs you can feasibly get on most models are limited to GSI builds.

"The best" must be quite a low bar.

"Apps that work on everything but not Samsung Galaxy."

This is interesting, what are some examples?

Telegram. When I used that, everyone would get their messages except those who had a samsung because it's continuously on a background task shooting spree.

The weird thing is WhatsApp isn't affected but I'm never going to install that facebook crap. Even the mandatory work phone doesn't have it.

That’s your opinion. I’ll never get one and I absolutely don’t trust Samsung with my personal data.

Ironic that the Secure Folder feature Galaxy phones have is one of the most secure enclaves.

Ironic indeed when you see the utter contempt Samsung has for its user’s data otherwise (their apps and “smart” devices are a privacy nightmare)

What makes you think this?

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