The Official Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ Thread

deuse · 17 May 2018 at 09:11

Hey people , what's the easiest way to root my S8+ SM-G955F
I still want to be able to use android pay. And what's the best rom to flash?

Thanks in advance.

Nexus18 · 17 May 2018 at 18:08

Looking to get a new wireless charger, what is the best one for <£20?

unKle · 18 May 2018 at 23:53

Nexus18 said:
Looking to get a new wireless charger, what is the best one for <£20?

I've used this one since August last year on my S8+ with no issues https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N0XZDMD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nexus18 · 19 May 2018 at 10:30

unKle said:
I've used this one since August last year on my S8+ with no issues https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N0XZDMD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How's the charge speed?

unKle · 19 May 2018 at 15:46

That one they sell now is an updated version of what I have, so it maybe quicker.

I use it when I go to bed, if I remember right it is approx. double the time compared to the Samsung charger + cable.

Yep, phone is currently at 72% and it says 1hr 5mins to charge.

Kainz · 20 May 2018 at 09:14

I assume these chargers still get hot and most don't have fans? I've avoided them since the Note4 days when that device used to get horribly hot.

james.miller · 20 May 2018 at 15:31

Yeah I've got a 10w one without a fan and it's junk, rarely stays at 10w for long

JonnyT · 22 May 2018 at 13:52

What's a good car holder for the S8? My phone is in a Spiegen case, and I'm a bit wary of magnetic holders due to the plate...?

Kainz · 23 May 2018 at 18:28

Chaps, I installed SABS today and all seems good so far. I didn't really need the ad blocking, as I use Samsung Internet + Ad Guard and I don't game. I was mainly after the package disabled that let's me control all the fb and bixby rubbish.

Are there any cons to the app and its blocking though?

real · 25 May 2018 at 12:20

Anyone seen any cases for the S8+ that just go around the edge of the device?

Kenai · 26 May 2018 at 16:57

Anyone else finding the USB port becoming a bit hit and miss for charging? I often have to plug the cable in 3 or 4 times before it will fast charge rather than give me the warning about slow charging. Some cables just don't charge at all any more. Same behaviour across over 10 different cables of varying ages now, so fairly sure it's the port on the phone.

Would use wireless charging more but have a spigen case with the metal plate for magnetic car mount and wireless charging doesn't work through it.

Elitejungalist · 26 May 2018 at 17:52

Anyone else getting poor battery life after the latest update (CRD7), i seem to be only getting 10hrs life out of each charge.

steve5424 · 26 May 2018 at 18:12

Kenai said:
Anyone else finding the USB port becoming a bit hit and miss for charging? I often have to plug the cable in 3 or 4 times before it will fast charge rather than give me the warning about slow charging. Some cables just don't charge at all any more. Same behaviour across over 10 different cables of varying ages now, so fairly sure it's the port on the phone.

Would use wireless charging more but have a spigen case with the metal plate for magnetic car mount and wireless charging doesn't work through it.

mine was doing this too. Cable wouldn't stay in properly either.

Carefully get a small needle in and around the port. I had a load of pocket fluff in there. Since cleaning it out it fast charges all the time.

unKle · 26 May 2018 at 19:02

Well my S8+ has got a nasty impact crack on the top left corner, workmate found it laying face down in the workshop, I expected the worst. Didn't even feel it fall out of my pocket! (Was in a Spigen case too)

It's not insured so I'll need a recommendation for a repair. I've emailed a company called PhoneMend who list repairers, just looking to see if there are any others people can recommend?

Other half has suggested I go into Vodafone as it's on contract with them, but I reckon I'll be in for a dry reaming if I do £££

Dempsey22 · 27 May 2018 at 18:26

I made the switch from iPhone 6S Plus to an S8+ , waiting on it to arrive.

Any must haves or must do's? Also whats the go to case/screen protector?

I never had the iPhone protected because screens are 25 euro and I replace them myself, S8+ screens are nearly 10 times that

rG-tom · 28 May 2018 at 22:57

Any recommendations on where one might get a smashed screen repaired ? Not just the glass is afraid whole thing is kaput.

Either online or in the city, priority is oem parts and then price....looks expensive though

rG-tom · 28 May 2018 at 22:59

unKle said:
Well my S8+ has got a nasty impact crack on the top left corner, workmate found it laying face down in the workshop, I expected the worst. Didn't even feel it fall out of my pocket! (Was in a Spigen case too)

It's not insured so I'll need a recommendation for a repair. I've emailed a company called PhoneMend who list repairers, just looking to see if there are any others people can recommend?

Other half has suggested I go into Vodafone as it's on contract with them, but I reckon I'll be in for a dry reaming if I do £££

What did you do in the end ?

Balb0wa · 29 May 2018 at 15:06

Elitejungalist said:
Anyone else getting poor battery life after the latest update (CRD7), i seem to be only getting 10hrs life out of each charge.

24 hr+ not connected to a 5ghz wi fi network are you? that zapped my battery like anything

BananaDunka · 8 Jun 2018 at 00:30

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftinstaller

New Swift installer system out, you can do everything from the app now without having to tinker with a PC and ADB. Makes theming simpler.

Scozzer · 8 Jun 2018 at 10:08

mrk said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftinstaller

New Swift installer system out, you can do everything from the app now without having to tinker with a PC and ADB. Makes theming simpler.

Thanks for that, works a treat.

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