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Note 20 Ultra battery drain
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02-11-2026 05:53 PM
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TigerTanaka
Galaxy
Took it off the charger at around 6 a.m. and it is now 1 p.m.
Battery is at 44%
Phone is not my original one which I got in 2020. That one green screened.
My Carrier had to send out two replacements before we got me one which worked.
Anyone?
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CEParsons
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02-11-2026 06:17 PM
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Your battery is likely degraded at this point in your device's life.
You can see if a certified Samsung repair center would perform a battery replacement.
Find one near you: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/locations/
However, it is most likely time to consider upgrading your device.
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nullandvoid
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02-11-2026 07:16 PM
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Six hours to 44% doesn't seem so off to me. It depends what you were doing with the phone in that time. My A54, today had a little bit more use than normal - took it off the charger 7 hours ago and it's now at 39%. Under my normal usage patterns, my battery typically lasts 15-18 hours before needing to be charged. I don't mind boosting it in the evening for about 10 minutes. Gives me enough to last me til bedtime when I put in on the charger while using it as a bedside clock.
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TigerTanaka
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02-11-2026 08:02 PM
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TigerTanaka
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02-12-2026 02:02 PM
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CEParsons
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02-12-2026 02:27 PM
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Carrier locked models max out at 512gb. https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s25-ultra/buy/galaxy-s25-ultra-256gb-unlocked-sku-sm-s938uzkaxaa
nullandvoid
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02-12-2026 02:35 PM
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You would have to inquire at those specific carriers. However, the deal that @CEParsons is referring to is from Samsung directly, and you can buy an unlocked version that you can use with any carrier. Also, if they are listing the carriers, if you want to order a carrier specific model, then the carriers listed will have that version. The cost is the same whether you buy a carrier version or an unlocked version, so why would you buy a carrier version with their hobbled firmware?
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TigerTanaka
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02-12-2026 02:38 PM
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nullandvoid
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02-12-2026 04:08 PM
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What does being retired have to do with whether you get a carrier version or an unlocked version? Radically different than what? Everyone's device use is different from everyone else's. Obtaining a carrier version from a carrier store may not give you the same options as buying direct from Samsung in terms of promos and storage size - and color options. Buying direct from Samsung gives you all the Samsung current promos and trade-in options, as well as being able to choose unlocked or one of the big three carrier versions. The carriers all hobble the firmware in some way by eliminating access to some settings and/or removing some features. You are also stuck with them until you can unlock your phone to move on. With an unlocked phone, you can go to any carrier, add their SIM and be on your merry way and switch carriers at will.
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TigerTanaka
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02-12-2026 04:13 PM
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nullandvoid
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02-13-2026 12:27 AM
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Chill, no one is forcing you to buy a new phone unless you want to. What @CEParsons was imparting was that with the incentives involved in the pre-ordering process, the cost of a new phone comes down dramatically. Also, even if you wanted to buy a new device with limited financial resources, you can buy a mid or high tier A model for something like 1/3 the price of an S model.
Also, if you are complaining about battery life, then your current phone is obviously not "still doing the job".
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