r/GalaxyA54

Is it true that when I get one ui 8.5 I will lost access to download mode and recovery menu.

If yes how do I then install custom roms

Hey everyone 👋 I’m currently looking for a midrange Samsung phone and I’m stuck between the Galaxy A54 and A55.

Here in my area, the prices are roughly: A54 (used): around 3.2–3.5 million IDR A55 (used): around 4.5–4.9 million IDR So the gap is about 1–1.5 million IDR

My usage: daily social media YouTube/Netflix college stuff casual photography some gaming (MLBB, PUBG, maybe Genshin occasionally) planning to use the phone for around 3–5 years

From what I’ve seen: A54 still seems really good for the price but I’ve also heard complaints about heating and micro stutters meanwhile A55 seems smoother, cooler, and more future-proof

For people who have used both: Is the A55 actually worth the extra money? Does the A54 still hold up well in 2026? How bad (or noticeable) are the stutters/heating issues on the A54 in daily use?

Would love to hear long-term experiences from actual users 🙏

I saw some news about Google event and couldn't find anything meaningful. What features could our A54 get, like seriously. It seems like all about AI and the key thing is android is not a standalone software anymore it will turn something bigger with Gemini.

OneUI also follow this AI trend with new featuers only limited to the latest S series phones, so I don't know what's the point of the software updates anymore.

Let's talk about that stuff in general. The only thing I find meaningful on 8.5 is the quick panel customizations and be able to change battery indicator to percentage.

Pls do not buy these phones at MSRP a much better option is s25fe or if you want cheaper and a56 brand new for £250

A56 is better than a37 and only slightly worse than a56

Also if your gonna reply to this post with better options please do not include phones with mediatek demensity 7000 series or snapdragon 7 series because those are worse than exynos 1x80 series exynos 1x80 is beetwen snapdragon 7+ series and snapdragon 8s in performance if your trying to recommend a gameing alternative

What I recommend also instead of these phones

Poco x8 pro for gaming get the pro max if you have enough money

Honor 600 pro for camera

Nothing phone 4a and 4a pro for os and camera

Redmi note 15 pro plus for all rounder alternative it's cheaper but worse slightly but better in some areas

OnePlus Nord 6 as ultimate gameing battery phone

So inconculsion avoid a57 or a37 right now

Recently, I've noticed that my Galaxy A54 5G is slowly getting bad because some of its settings aren't working great anymore.

First, the battery starts draining fast.

Secondly, it starts overheating too much.

Thirdly, the adaptive brightness doesn't work properly anymore.

And now, my phone's Bixby setting from the gallery app just selected by itself.

Do you guys think this might be the time for me to get a new phone?

If it is, then which phone from what company should I get?

Ayer mi Galaxy A54 5G se rompió y ahora no prende.

Por el momento estoy usando un OnePlus 7 Pro que era antes de mi madre en lo que ella pueda hacer lo posible para comprarme un Galaxy nuevo.

Esta vez quiero un Galaxy A17 5G porque es un poquito más baratito y tiene One UI 7.

Does that mean my phone's damaged now?

Now that Samsung officially started rolling out One UI 8.5 in South Korea for the S25 series, Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, when do you guys think my Galaxy A54 5G will get that update globally?

Do you think A54 needs to have a 3.5 mm audio jack so everyone can still listen to music and videos wired and charge it at the same time?