Samsung Galaxy S22 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know

Samsung Galaxy S22 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile.

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra users are dealing with a variety of bugs and performance issues as we push deeper into the year.

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series has received outstanding reviews. They’re excellent smartphones, but they’re far from perfect. We’ve seen numerous complaints from those who have adopted Samsung’s flagships in 2022.

While a lot of the issues pertain to the Android 12 and One UI 4 software powering the phones, we’ve also heard about hardware problems including screen defects.

The Galaxy S22 series is still fairly new and Samsung is still working to resolve some of the lingering problems with the devices. That being said, we’ll continue to see new issues emerge as people put more mileage on their phones.

In this guide you can learn about the current state of Galaxy S22 problems, potential fixes for these problems, places to find feedback, and what’s next in terms of Android software updates for these devices.

Galaxy S22 Problems
Galaxy S22 Feedback
How to Fix Galaxy S22 Problems
Prepare for Software Updates
What’s Next

Galaxy S22 Problems

Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra users are encountering performance issues and various bugs. Again, we’ve also heard about hardware problems as well.

The current list of Galaxy S22 problems includes abnormal battery drain, Wi-Fi problems, Bluetooth issues, issues with first and third-party apps, issues with biometrics, an issue that prevents some users from getting messages, screen defects, Android Auto issues, screen refresh issues impacting streaming apps like Netflix, charging issues, screen refresh issues, GPS issues, UI lag, sound problems, and a variety of other issues.

Again, this list will likely grow as people continue to use, and buy, these devices.

Where to Find Feedback

If you own a Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, or Galaxy S22 Ultra, or if you’re thinking about buying one, keep an eye on feedback from other users.

There are several places to find feedback about the Galaxy S22 series’ performance. We recommend taking a look at XDA-Developers, the Galaxy S22 Reddit, and the Android Reddit.

If you live in the United States you’ll also want to keep your eyes on the official AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile forums if you’re on one of those networks.

We also recommend poking around on social media sites like Twitter and YouTube for feedback about the Galaxy S22 series’ current performance.

We’ll also provide you with the latest information about Android updates for the Galaxy S22 so keep an eye out for new information.

Prepare for Android Software Updates

Samsung and its partners will fix a lot of problems, but Android software updates often bring problems of their own.

When you use your Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, or Galaxy S22 Ultra there’s a chance you’re prompted to download a new version of Android. New updates can cause problems so you’ll want to prepare your device for the move to a new firmware.

There’s no way to predict exactly how new software will impact your phone’s performance. Some of you will see a performance boost, others will run into issues. This is precisely why you should spend some time prepping your phone for the move.

Here’s what we recommend doing before installing new software on your Galaxy S22, Galaxy 22+, or Galaxy S22 Ultra:

Backup your data.
Get familiar with the latest firmware’s changes.
Have your login information handy.
Dig into feedback about performance.
Cleanup your phone’s storage.
Find fixes for potential problems.
Check in with IT.
Check app reviews and install updates.

Follow these steps and you should be able to avoid major issues with the latest software.

How to Fix Galaxy S22 Problems

If you encounter issues on on your Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, or Galaxy S22 Ultra, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to fix the problem on your own.

If you run into an issue, take a look at our list of fixes for common Galaxy problems. We’ve also released a guide that could help you fix battery life issues.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for in our guides, you should check out the XDA’s Galaxy S22 forums, your carrier support forum (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon), and the Galaxy S22 Reddit for potential fixes.

You can also get in touch with Samsung or your provider on social media sites like Twitter. Samsung’s also got a customer support line that could help.

You’ll also want to upgrade your phone to the latest firmware if an upgrade is available. Samsung’s software updates typically bring much-needed bug fixes with them.

Make sure you poke around for feedback about the latest version of Android 12/One UI 4 before you make your move.

What’s Next

Samsung will continue to push monthly security patches to the Galaxy S22 series and, again, these updates often include bug fixes for lingering issues.

Software support for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra will last for years. Samsung currently provides five years of support to flagship devices.

If your carrier offers an Android update schedule, keep an eye on it for details about upcoming software updates. Carriers like Rogers, Fido, and Telus in Canada and Vodafone in Australia like to keep their customers informed about upcoming Android software updates.

If your carrier has a similar schedule available, you might want to bookmark it and keep an eye out for details regarding incoming software updates for your Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, or Galaxy S22 Ultra model.

Samsung’s put Android 13 and One UI 5 into beta for the Galaxy S22 series. The beta is available in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India, and South Korea.

A leaker from Korea says Samsung is currently targeting October 17th or October 19th for the official Galaxy S22 Android 13/One UI release.

This is obviously unconfirmed and subject to change. That being said, the Galaxy S22 series will definitely get the official version of Android 13 before the end of the year.

For more on Samsung’s Android 12 updates, have a look at our guide. And for more information about Android 13, have a look at our guide.

6 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 14 & 6 Reasons Not To

Wait for a Hole-Punch Design

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If you hate Apple's notch, you might be in luck because it looks like the company is making significant changes to the iPhone's design.

Apple didn't eliminate the notch in 2021 but the iPhone 13 series has a smaller notch than the iPhone 12 series and previous iPhone models.

In 2022, Apple will reportedly ditch the notch in favor of a hole-punch display design. The rumor comes from respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He's reiterated this in a newer note though he says the change may be limited to the iPhone 14 Pro models.

A source speaking to MacRumors believes the iPhone 14 Pro's display cutouts might look like a single, long pill shape when the display is on. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes this information is accurate.

Analyst Ross Young believes that while the iPhone 14 Pro models will be the only ones with this new design, the hole-punch design will likely come to all iPhone models in 2023. Young has reiterated this stance in two other reports.

Korean publication The Elec backs up these rumors and claims Samsung Display will help with the manufacturing process. Like Kuo, the site says the new design will be limited to the Pro models. ETNews also says Samsung will supply OLED panels for the iPhone 14.

A newer report from The Elec states that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will come with LTPO OLED displays with a hole-punch.

If true, it would put the iPhone more in line with Samsung's high-end Galaxy phones which also employ a hole-punch design.

The hole-punch isn't as invasive as the notch which should be music to the ears of those who don't like the notch.

Ice Universe and Duan Rui have both shared dummy images that show the devices new design in quite a bit of detail.

Alleged CAD images of the iPhone 14 Pro Max hint at thinner display bezels. As for the lower-end iPhone 14 models, they're expected to keep the same thickness and bezel size as the iPhone 13 series.

We've also seen renders of the alleged design Apple will deploy on the low-end iPhone 14 models. The renders, from MySmartPrice, hint at a design that's virtually unchanged from the iPhone 13's.

The device in the images has a notch and it also has the same rear camera setup as the iPhone 13.

We've also seen leaked iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max display panels corroborate all of this information.

Apple won a patent for under-display cameras for biometric authentication on the iPhone so it's pretty clear the company is working to get rid of the notch at some point. It's just a matter of when.

If you aren't thrilled with the look of the iPhone 12 or iPhone 13, think about waiting for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.