**** The Official Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ Thread ****
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mhhhn, so I flashed BTU from Samfirmware 'G950FXXU1AQDD' via odin but for some reason the phone is still showing as xeu. I got prompted for an updated to which took me to G950FXXU1AQDG but still on XEU, anyone know why this is? Bought from carphone warehouse.
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Iris scanning works well for me, surprised how quick it is! I wear glasses too.
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Ok so I'm just about to set up my S8+ now and it's asking for SIM network unlock PIN!!! I can't use my o2 sim, fuming! Need to contact MPD tomorrow...
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Weird, it doesn't make any difference if I wear glasses or not, mine unlocks quickly whatever
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One thing I'm slightly annoyed about, mine has a tiny mark on the metal edge. Now it really is small, but bugs me now I know it is there. It was definitely there out of the box.
Where do I stand with this? Should I get it swapped out or just suck it up? I feel a 700 quid phone should be perfect.
They may say I did It, then it's my word against theirs
Where do I stand with this? Should I get it swapped out or just suck it up? I feel a 700 quid phone should be perfect.
They may say I did It, then it's my word against theirs
Fingerprint scanner instant for me with both index fingers.
I can count on one hand the number of times it has worked for me rather than blinking that daft red light at me for ages and then asking for a PIN
So after a few hours with the S8+ I had a few questions:
- It came out the box with 51% battery so let it run all way down and am now charging it from the usb port on my TV. Reason being is I don't trust the fast charger supplied, my partner and step son both have and an S6 and S7 and their batteries are screwed due to using the fast charger. Should I just use it and let the battery run all way down then charge?
- I have used my PAC code from O2 to move to EE and have gone through the online process, how long should it take for my number to port over?
- I have moved from an iPhone 6+ and looking at the screen it is lovely when playing video but I do think it has red tint problems. If i angle it away from me the redness is more noticeable. What have others done about this?..... if I am passing a mobile shop today I am going to go in and ask. Might need to send it back, came from MPD.
- I don't notice any difference between the standard out the box setting the the top screen setting, should I?
- I had to increase the size of the keyboard as was making constant mistakes with my thumb typing.
- How do I switch the back button to the other side?
- How do I enable wifi calling on EE?
No problems here with either fingerprint or iris scanner. Both are lightning quick although the inital setup for fingerprint was a bit trial and error as I'm used to swiping.
Runs a lot better than the note 4 and I don't seem to notice much screen difference. The s8 screen does look a bit better, although this could be the video enhancer thing that I don't think was in the note.
I don't think it has any red tint, well, not unless I'm extremely picky and look at it from from further away at a steep 30 degree angle then a slight discoloration appears on part of the screen but I would say all screens have that - I really hope that this is not what people are complaining about.
The sound via earphones is slightly better than on my note as well I would say.
Runs a lot better than the note 4 and I don't seem to notice much screen difference. The s8 screen does look a bit better, although this could be the video enhancer thing that I don't think was in the note.
I don't think it has any red tint, well, not unless I'm extremely picky and look at it from from further away at a steep 30 degree angle then a slight discoloration appears on part of the screen but I would say all screens have that - I really hope that this is not what people are complaining about.
The sound via earphones is slightly better than on my note as well I would say.
I would just use (and am using) the included charger as I have done with my past two Samsung phones... I'm fairly sure Samsung know what they're doing
If you don't want to do that, maybe buy a generic USB charger that doesn't do fast charge.With regards to the running down of the battery, this isn't a requirement anymore with modern Lithium-Ion batteries... the 'memory' issue and need to discharge fully was to do with nickel–cadmium and nickel–metal-hydride batteries
Question 6 - Settings -> Display -> Navigation Bar
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Anyone got their S8+ unlocked and if so, how much? Just rang MPD and they can't do a thing, they are saying contact EE. I've read online EE don't unluck until 6 months into the contract, so I guess it's to ebay..
Edit: Chatting to EE at the moment online, lets see what they say...
Edit2: No they can't do anything either, off to ebay...
Edit: Chatting to EE at the moment online, lets see what they say...
Edit2: No they can't do anything either, off to ebay...
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So after a few hours with the S8+ I had a few questions:
I do love the phone and the screen, feels very slick and the Android OS has come leaps and bounds since I last used it on a HTC One. Think I'll give the iPhone to the Mrs and keep it
- It came out the box with 51% battery so let it run all way down and am now charging it from the usb port on my TV. Reason being is I don't trust the fast charger supplied, my partner and step son both have and an S6 and S7 and their batteries are screwed due to using the fast charger. Should I just use it and let the battery run all way down then charge?
- I have used my PAC code from O2 to move to EE and have gone through the online process, how long should it take for my number to port over?
- I have moved from an iPhone 6+ and looking at the screen it is lovely when playing video but I do think it has red tint problems. If i angle it away from me the redness is more noticeable. What have others done about this?..... if I am passing a mobile shop today I am going to go in and ask. Might need to send it back, came from MPD.
- I don't notice any difference between the standard out the box setting the the top screen setting, should I?
- I had to increase the size of the keyboard as was making constant mistakes with my thumb typing.
- How do I switch the back button to the other side?
- How do I enable wifi calling on EE?
1) Charging from the TV? That will take ages to charge. I dont think their batteries got ruined by the fast charger. Its the number of full cycles that affect battery life. Lithium is best maintained through partial charges (say charging from 40% to 80%). Running the battery to empty and charging it to 100% is not recommended for Lithium batteries.
3) I have read that the redish tint is a known effect of super amoled displays. Samsung is rolling out a fix for it. I already got the update on my Exynos Dual Sim S8+.
I looked into it
Asked a random small shop in town which said £30/£35... Another said £20/£25 but he can't so S8's yet
But as you say, eBay probably best... I've seen Vodafone S8 unlocks on there going for about £12 I think
Chitter chatter has been sending EE phones as well rather than unbranded but they have been giving unlock codes. Did you order sim free or on contract?
Someone (just checked, nickname crazybones) here earlier said he might be returning the phone because of it - he should have spate unlock code if that's the case, I've used mine up unfortunately.
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EE told me it couldn't be unlocked until after 3 months and it would be £9.
I thought they are IMEI specific? As eBay sellers always ask for your IMEI
No idea, it could have been but it would be a ton of hassle for them to check each customers phone IMEI and add it to e-mail. It's easier to mailmerge random generated number from list.
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Thanks for all the info guys, I've been having a browse online and the S8/S8+ can definitely be unlocked - ebay is around £10-£12 so that's what I'll be trying next. EE told me they can only unlock it after 6 months, MPD couldn't do anything.
I've set the phone up anyway for now with the EE sim - it'll just be a straight sim swap once unlocked. For those wanting to activate BT sports if you got the EE deal, just text SPORT to 150 and it'll guide you through the process, just done it myself. The screen as everyone has said is amazing, this phone is just all about the screen.
Heard a lot of people praising the Spigen slim cases, the Ringke slim is also very nice imo. I preferred it over the Spigen on the s7e and I've got it for the 8+ here. It's making it easier for me to access the fingerprint reader for sure, now it's just a case of getting used to it.
I've set the phone up anyway for now with the EE sim - it'll just be a straight sim swap once unlocked. For those wanting to activate BT sports if you got the EE deal, just text SPORT to 150 and it'll guide you through the process, just done it myself. The screen as everyone has said is amazing, this phone is just all about the screen.
Heard a lot of people praising the Spigen slim cases, the Ringke slim is also very nice imo. I preferred it over the Spigen on the s7e and I've got it for the 8+ here. It's making it easier for me to access the fingerprint reader for sure, now it's just a case of getting used to it.