Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge receive update that adds features to 'Always On Display'

posted by Alan F.

Oct 14, 2016, 7:58 PM

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge receive update that adds features to 'Always On Display'

One of our loyal PhoneArena readers has just sent us some screenshots about an 8MB update he has received for his Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. The update, which is also being sent to the Samsung Galaxy S7, enhances the the Always On Display of both models. According to the changelist that he received, the update includes a newly designed calendar to replace the two previous ones that were available. In addition, the Always On Display will now show what music is being played on your phone's music apps.

The small update also makes changes to the clocks on the Always On Display, which will be more customizable. You can also add your signature to the screen in any color or font you choose. If you use an S-View cover or a Keyboard cover, the Always On Display will appear on both.

Worried about the Always On Display eating away at your battery life? With the update, battery consumption is now less than 1% of whole battery life each hour. Samsung did add however, that the battery consumption figures can vary depending on the content.

You can check out some screenshots about this update by clicking on the slideshow below.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge receive OTA update to enhance the Always On Display

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49 Comments

51. sams4you

Posts: 4; Member since: Oct 03, 2016

Got a note 7 and will keep it. If it burns than ill play the lotto cuz not even 1/2 percent of the note 7 are burning. I have a better chance if the playing the lotto than my note 7 catching fire. Had it for 2 months already. It doesnt even get hot when i charge it

posted on Oct 17, 2016, 10:00 AM 0

50. sams4you

Posts: 4; Member since: Oct 03, 2016

posted on Oct 17, 2016, 9:56 AM 1

48. killer7D

Posts: 551; Member since: Sep 18, 2014

If Note 7 did not die, Samsung would never update the S7 and S7 Edge

posted on Oct 16, 2016, 5:17 AM 2

49. Foxgabanna unregistered

Facts.

posted on Oct 17, 2016, 6:57 AM 0

44. Bernoulli

Posts: 4364; Member since: Sep 01, 2012

Nice to see Samsung catching up to the likes of Nokia back in 2013, way to go sammy whoot whoot!

posted on Oct 15, 2016, 3:28 PM 0

42. kevv2288

Posts: 324; Member since: Jul 30, 2015

How do you add a signature? I don't see the enter text option anywhere

posted on Oct 15, 2016, 12:02 PM 0

41. irossdrummer

Posts: 371; Member since: Jan 17, 2015

When is the sprint s7 getting it? Does it come with the emojis the note7 got that no other samsung got?

posted on Oct 15, 2016, 10:59 AM 0

40. canned.acid

Posts: 26; Member since: Feb 02, 2015

To get the update go into Settings>> Always On Display>> About Always On Display>> And Hit Update. PA you should update the article maybe.

posted on Oct 15, 2016, 10:15 AM 0

36. bubbadoes

Posts: 1225; Member since: May 03, 2012

wow. always on. so now the s7 is news again. yawwwwwn.

posted on Oct 15, 2016, 6:22 AM 1

46. tedkord

Posts: 17529; Member since: Jun 17, 2009

Well, with the Note7 of the market, the S7 Edge becomes the best large phone. The regular S7 was already the best regular sized phone.

posted on Oct 15, 2016, 6:52 PM 1

27. 27satz

Posts: 158; Member since: Apr 28, 2014

Keep it coming baby! Can't wait to receive android n to my s7 edge.

posted on Oct 15, 2016, 12:43 AM 0

26. iFartarena

Posts: 16; Member since: Oct 09, 2016

I wished I had a Note 7. I would keep it until it burns. IF it will. Probably wont.

posted on Oct 15, 2016, 12:20 AM 1

52. chronopc

Posts: 97; Member since: Oct 18, 2012

The chances are it won't. They sold about 2.5 million units and how many exploded? Less than 100? It seems like every single case where it did explode was reported. So let's say it's 100/2.5 million. The chances of yours exploding is 0.004%. I personally still wouldn't chance it, but if you did and nothing happens I wouldn't be surprised.

posted on Oct 17, 2016, 5:33 PM 0

21. nazrae

Posts: 2; Member since: Feb 11, 2016

I doubt Samsung would give Note 7 software features to the Note 5. They'll stop supporting the Note 5 after Nougat.

posted on Oct 14, 2016, 10:58 PM 0

19. handsomparis

Posts: 130; Member since: Jun 11, 2015

Note 7 still going strong

posted on Oct 14, 2016, 10:06 PM 0

23. kanagadeepan

Posts: 1291; Member since: Jan 24, 2012

and going to explode very strong...

posted on Oct 14, 2016, 11:00 PM 2

24. handsomparis

Posts: 130; Member since: Jun 11, 2015

Thanks lmao while smfh

posted on Oct 14, 2016, 11:26 PM 0

17. Fona13A unregistered

I have no qualms with improving features to close the gap.

posted on Oct 14, 2016, 9:54 PM 1

16. SpankMe unregistered

What about the Note 5? Which replaced my Note 7. Time for Samsung to reward loyal Note users.

posted on Oct 14, 2016, 9:46 PM 4

34. Martin_Cooper

Posts: 1774; Member since: Jul 30, 2013

Samsung is known saying to their old loyal customers f**k you, the moment new model comes out the older one is totally forgotten.

posted on Oct 15, 2016, 4:23 AM 2

45. MrElectrifyer

Posts: 3960; Member since: Oct 21, 2014

Yeah, that explains why the Note 4 got marshmallow...

posted on Oct 15, 2016, 5:25 PM 0

14. socaholic

Posts: 17; Member since: Feb 14, 2014

I got that update 6 hours ago

posted on Oct 14, 2016, 9:39 PM 0

7. pongkie

Posts: 663; Member since: Aug 20, 2011

Forget about your note 7 they want you to downgrade and finish their S7 inventory, Just go for a full refund and don't support this terrorist company. They even achieved what Fatty Kim of North Korea had dreamed of a sleeper IED in every South Korea and American homes

posted on Oct 14, 2016, 8:24 PM 4

11. bolosantosi

Posts: 103; Member since: Sep 20, 2016

Go let out your stupidity somewhere else

posted on Oct 14, 2016, 9:12 PM 26

12. pongkie

Posts: 663; Member since: Aug 20, 2011

Stupid is when you still trust Samsung after all those blunders

posted on Oct 14, 2016, 9:23 PM 2

43. emmawilliam834

Posts: 241; Member since: Feb 09, 2016

this is not FIGHT RING bro.

posted on Oct 15, 2016, 1:36 PM 0

25. NewroticSlob

Posts: 182; Member since: May 09, 2013

The jump in logic is not uncommon if you look at it from the right perspective. To dislike a corporation and call them a terrorist company is a no-brainer. I mean Yoda says it best... Fear leads to the dark side. Fear leads to anger... anger leads to fire... fire leads to s'mores... s'mores leads to burnt marshmallows... burnt marshmallows leads to hate... hate leads to suffering. See? Easy as 1, 2, 2.7, 3.1, 4√2, 5, 6. :)