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Galaxy S7 Display Defaults To Full HD After Nougat Update, But You Can Switch Back (androidcentral.com)

Posted by msmash on from the interesting-changes dept.

An anonymous reader writes: Samsung's new display scaling options change the default resolution of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. The Nougat update to the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge introduces a new display scaling option that lets you reduce the screen resolution as a way to conserve battery life. With the update, you can now choose between three modes -- WQHD (2560x1440), FHD (1920x1080), and HD (1280x720). While it's a nifty feature to have, the display on the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge is automatically defaulting to Full HD for those that have installed the update. Fortunately, you can easily switch back to the native Quad HD resolution by navigating to Settings -> Display.

4 of 21 comments (clear)

  1. So, nothing to see here by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

    move along?

  2. Re:why didn't they do this to start with? by HelpTheNewOverlord · · Score: 2

    ..., but unless you're using your phone in conjunction with a magnifying glass

    Kind of like you would in VR?

  3. Re:As usual the non-technical get screwed by thegarbz · · Score: 2

    but why on earth is the default the one worse for battery life?

    Because people don't read the summary.

  4. Low resolution by Paul+Carver · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Look, I can deal with the rest of the world being morons, but on Slashdot at least can we replace the asinine phrase "full HD" with the accurate phrase "low resolution" or "crappy low resolution".

    The phrase "full HD" has been bullshit from the day it was invented since there were much higher resolutions available earlier. It was always sales fraud to make lousy sound like it was not crap.