**** The Official Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Thread ****

[dockerman]

Hell yeah it does, I cannot live without it (I despise adverts). It's a module in Xposed, Background Play also very useful when you want to listen to YouTube whilst in another app or have the phone locked.

Ah man!! Now i do want root!

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

I use firetube for listening to youtube. Root not needed

 

[Skynet5]

I moved to a a new phone and haven't rooted.

I simply set up a VPN on rasp with pi hole. Literally 30mins and then messing about with a DNS updater.

I pretty much remain on my VPN...great while on hols too. Looks like youre at home.

 

[kitch9]

Question. What are tempered glass screen protectors like? Last one I bought was PET film (whatever that is), TG protectors better?

Edit - couple of additional review videos added to OP. XDA/root information will be added at a future date.

I've fitted a Whitestone Dome Glass, very good protector but pricey.

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

How do I get a back button in Chrome?!

 

[VortexA1]

How do I get a back button in Chrome?!

Apparently they've completely removed it from the ui so you have to use the Android back button.

 

[doodah]

Any one given their N8 the dbrand treatment yet?

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

Apparently they've completely removed it from the ui so you have to use the Android back button.

That's a problem then, as you can't get it when the browser is open. As its a soft button. You bring it down, and when you press the back button, it hides it again, not actually sending you back one page.

Had to go back to using Samsung Internet.

Is it just me having this issue?

 

[Egon]

Are you hiding the soft buttons? It's not a problem for me.

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

Are you hiding the soft buttons? It's not a problem for me.

I have not changed a thing. When i open the browser, I have no soft buttons. If i bring them down, they appear, i click back, and it just makes them go away again

Ahh, figured it out, you can double-click on the little dot on the left side of the bar to lock it on the screen Much better!

 

[Freakbro]

If I do the "smart switch" from my Note 4 - can I choose it to just transfer contacts and not apps (I'd like to start with a clean phone again and only install what I want)

 

[jonneymendoza]

wow this is proving to be a bargain compared to a pixel 2...

 

[Cosimo]

If I do the "smart switch" from my Note 4 - can I choose it to just transfer contacts and not apps (I'd like to start with a clean phone again and only install what I want)

You can choose what you want to transfer.

 

[Freakbro]

You can choose what you want to transfer.

Cheers

And as for the DEX thingy, I think you are supposed to wait till after 30 days to make the claim

 

[doodah]

I am noticing a distinct lack of camera samples in here

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

Cheers

And as for the DEX thingy, I think you are supposed to wait till after 30 days to make the claim

I think they will only process it after 30 days

I am noticing a distinct lack of camera samples in here

All the photos I have taken look great

 

[Egon]

I have to say the camera is awesome... but I have come from a OP3 where the camera was very average.

I love the live focus feature, blurring out the background, you can take some great pics with it.

 

[Robzere31]

I am noticing a distinct lack of camera samples in here

Camera is excellent. Haven't taken anything worthy of posting but I'm away on holiday next week so should be taking plenty!

 

[doodah]

Clear case and screen protector ordered. Plus a clear case (already have a spare screen protector) and a new back cover for my Note 4. dbrand treatment to come for both .

 

[ethan]

Same with me, except for the Note 4. Decided to give EE a try with 15 gig of data.