Samsung Galaxy A24 4G review
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- fIW
- 10 Jun 2023
Anonymous, 06 Jun 2023Galaxy A24 will get 4 OS Upgrades (similar to S/ Z Series) ... moreIsn't it 2 year software updates?
- just a smile
- fIW
- 10 Jun 2023
AnonD-1061957, 06 Jun 2023This phone offers 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security upd... moreActually, it has 2 year software updates and 4 years of security updates but anyways, there's one more year to use the phone safely than other phones.
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- wireluvr
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- 09 Jun 2023
I bought this phone because as far as I could see, it had a decent spec while still having as having dual sim + SD card capability which I needed, and I still wanted a headphone port! But a warning for anyone who still likes using wired headphones -- this model seems to have problems with regular headphones with TRS jacks.
I have a regular, TRS pair (no microphone) and since I got the phone it has had this problem. It happens with any sounds, but is most noticeable when listening to quiet music. Once the volume of the music drops below a certain level, there is a noticeable "pop" or cutout of silence. The volume then comes back, but this results in a continual cutting out and coming back as the music plays on. It's noticeable and very distracting.
The strange thing about it is that it's not related to the media volume level. The level below which a cutout happens is "absolute" - if you turn the phone volume up then the cutouts will not happen until the sound gets to a quieter part of the song. If you turn the phone volume down, then the cutouts happen even during loud parts of the song.
The problem happens with music apps playing local songs, YouTube, and even system notifications. It seems to happen with any sound that plays at all. The only app that doesn't trigger the issue, weirdly, is the radio.
Here's the thing - I only have this problem with headphones having TRS jacks. On TRRS headsets with a microphone, the problem doesn't happen.
I have tried several sets of headphones and they all have this issue. I have tried my headphones on two brand new A24 demo models in the shops, and they also show the same issue. However, the issue doesn't happen with A23 5G models in the shops. My headphones work fine absolutely everywhere else.
On top of this, if I use a TRRS to TRS connector on the "working" headset (with a microphone,) then the problem also happens with them! And finally, I bought a TRS to TRRS plug and connected my non-working headphones to it, and then they work fine! I do still need to "jiggle" the plug of ease it in in a special way, but once done, the headphones work and there is no problem. It is disappointing that such a basic feature doesn't work right with this model.
I took the phone to the Samsung store and explained the issue, and basically, they said it's my fault for buying a cheap phone and using wired headphones. And let's face it, there's some truth to that. Otherwise, this phone was a good purchase. Battery life is good as reported. I sprang for the 6GB and don't regret it.
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- AnonD-1061957
- Hye
- 08 Jun 2023
kevvv, 08 Jun 2023I legitly thought that he typed A24 there. A34 is surely be... moreThe problem is that MIUI is hot garbage.
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- morthawt
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- 08 Jun 2023
Anonymous, 08 Jun 2023The A24’s security updates for the last 2 years likely goin... moreYes, my A41 has done this. That was one contributing factor to me getting a new phone instead of another older one.
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- 08 Jun 2023
AnonD-1061957, 07 Jun 2023The A34 is vastly better than the Poco X5 in pretty much ev... moreI legitly thought that he typed A24 there. A34 is surely better than Poco X5, but is A24 better than Poco in every aspect? It's debatable.
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- Anonymous
- tZ0
- 08 Jun 2023
morthawt, 07 Jun 2023Well that is disappointing. But at least I will get them tw... moreThe A24’s security updates for the last 2 years likely going to be changed from quarterly to every 6 months. This happened to A51 and all older A, M and F models, as you can see in that website.
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- rizki1
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- 08 Jun 2023
AnonD-1061957, 07 Jun 2023Nosense comment since the A34 is IP67 rated and vastly bett... moreI mistyped it I meant it was A24.
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- 07 Jun 2023
Anonymous, 07 Jun 2023https://security.samsungmobile.com/workScope.smsbWell that is disappointing. But at least I will get them twice as quick than I now started getting on my A41. So I suppose better is better. Plus it will last longer.
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- AnonD-1061957
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- 07 Jun 2023
rizki1, 04 Jun 2023Galaxy A34 in Indonesia is only available 8/128GB for IDR 3... moreNosense comment since the A34 is IP67 rated and vastly better in pretty much every aspect.
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- 07 Jun 2023
kevvv, 05 Jun 2023Sadly fanboys will keep canceling you by saying "It ha... moreThe A34 is vastly better than the Poco X5 in pretty much every aspect. And I'm not talking about the software support. And it's IP67.
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- AnonD-1061957
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- 07 Jun 2023
morthawt, 05 Jun 2023I bet it is gorilla glass. But I mean to be honest it does ... moreJust buy an A34 or even A33 and enjoy that IP rating
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- AnonD-1061957
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- 07 Jun 2023
keronik, 05 Jun 2023when you dont know what to say, so : EYE CATCHING CLASSIC... morethen name me a better phone at this price which offers a comparable software support.
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- AnonD-1061957
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- 07 Jun 2023
Hanif Fikri, 07 Jun 2023Meanwhile most one upgrade every 1-2 years xD. Smsung fans ... moreI ususally change phones when the support ends, not every single year
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- AnonD-1061957
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- 07 Jun 2023
morthawt, 07 Jun 2023Quarterly? Where is this stated?On the official Samsung website
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- Anonymous
- tZj
- 07 Jun 2023
morthawt, 07 Jun 2023Quarterly? Where is this stated?Just google ’Samsung security update’ and tap on the result no 1.
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- Anonymous
- tZj
- 07 Jun 2023
morthawt, 07 Jun 2023Quarterly? Where is this stated?https://security.samsungmobile.com/workScope.smsb
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- mpU
- 07 Jun 2023
AnonD-1061957, 06 Jun 2023Just like the S series except for the quarterly updates ins... moreQuarterly? Where is this stated?
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- Hanif Fikri
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- 07 Jun 2023
AnonD-1061957, 06 Jun 2023This phone offers 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security upd... moreMeanwhile most one upgrade every 1-2 years xD. Smsung fans always like the long term support but they be like "wow upgraded to s23u from s22u it's worth it!'. Lmfao..btw i owned n20u and xiaomi mi 9, the long term software support n20u doesn't change that much but only cause battery drain more and cause stuttering. There is reason why long term android os updates aren't necessarily and it has some risk
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- Anonymous
- x{6
- 07 Jun 2023
I'm quite surprised with the battery life. Never thought a mediatek processor could be better in such category than a snapdragon counterpart. This phone with 1080p display even beat the battery life on my A21s w/c only has 720p screen, powered by eight A55 battery efficient cores. This phone is a good replacement.