**** The Official Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus Thread ****

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Not sure if it's an Oreo issue? My S8+ from Carphone Warehouse but on Vodafone had WiFi Calling working on it but since Oreo update I can't seem to get it to appear in the settings list, despite texting 97888 etc.
My wife's S9+ direct from Vodafone also doesn't have the option available despite texting 97888 and it being turned on in the options on the website.
 
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Doesn't look good just yet..... (https://www.vodafone.co.uk/explore/network/network-improvements/wi-fi-calling/)

A compatible device:
  • Samsung – Galaxy A3 (2016 and 2017), A5 (2016 and 2017), S6, S6 edge, S7, S7 edge, S8, S8+, Note8 and XCover 4
  • iPhone – iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus or iPhone SE
  • Huawei – P10
  • Sony – XZ Premium
  • Vodafone – Smart ultra 7 and Smart platinum 7
Mine arrived over the weekend (direct from Vodafone, also Wifi enabled on the website but no option on the phone).

Might be getting sent back....
 
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Is the memory management better? S8+ kept force closing apps unless you managed them and even if you did sometimes. :(

Speed was never a problem, opening Chrome to continue working on something only for it reload and lose everything was not amusing.
 
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Does anyone know how the Smart caller feature works for legit numbers? I've had a couple of calls where it's correctly identified it as a legit company or a spam call, however i've had a couple people call from their mobile numbers which I don't have saved but the Smart call has shown their name. Is it an option on their phone where they can share info?

It's been really handy as I know who's called me so I can call them back knowing it's them but just wondered how it worked and if my name would also go out on a number I haven't called before.
 
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Does anyone know how the Smart caller feature works for legit numbers? I've had a couple of calls where it's correctly identified it as a legit company or a spam call, however i've had a couple people call from their mobile numbers which I don't have saved but the Smart call has shown their name. Is it an option on their phone where they can share info?

It's been really handy as I know who's called me so I can call them back knowing it's them but just wondered how it worked and if my name would also go out on a number I haven't called before.

Yes, if you go into phone, settings then caller ID and spam prevention, you can toggle a switch so others can see your name show up when calling out.
 
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What's the Samsung software like? I have a Pixel 2XL at the moment, I moved from usually having iPhones (last one being the 7) I love the android interface and how customizable it all is, I use a launcher for my Pixel and it's good but tempted by the Samsung S9+
 
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Can I get the wireless charger for free if I order the S9?
No, you just get a plug in the wall charger which if you buy the Samsung wireless charger you need to use anyway with the wireless charger unless you purchase a spare. The wireless charger is just the base/stand that does the wireless function, you still need to use the OEM supplied charger to power it.
 
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Can I get the wireless charger for free if I order the S9?

I had a look in carphone warehouse at the weekend to have a look at an S9 Plus. I'm sure they had an offer on a free wireless charger with either of the S9 phones. I could be wrong so don't quote me on it as didn't take a lot of notice of the offer :rolleyes: May not have been a Samsung wireless charger either.

I have an S8 which I've had for nearly a year. I kind of regretted not getting the bigger S8 Plus a bit. Crossed my mind to trade my S8 for an S9 Plus. Couldn't fault the S9Plus as much as I could try it tethered to the display. Put the s8 and S9 Plus together and the Plus isn't all that much bigger physically than my S8 but display is bigger - of course! The thing that stopped me is the asking price .. £869 is just a fair lump of money. I always go sim only and buy my phone. So, liked the phone didn't like the cost. Price may drop in the coming months but I'm not holding my breath :(
 
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