The Official Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus Thread

slick rick · 11 Mar 2018 at 09:17

O2 contract. March patch is included.
I had to check for updates manually BTW, I didn't have a notification.

Newfeee · 11 Mar 2018 at 10:26

AndyMoody said:
If you mean a text tone and not a ringtone, then I use Next SMS by Handcent which does allow this. I've not used the Samsung Messages app for many years. You can personalise, the led colour, text tone, led flash, on screen alert symbol and much more for each contact.[/QUOT

Cheers for this info. In the Samsung app you can still assign a ringtone but no longer assign a notification tone. Once again cheers.

I had a peculiar issue yesterday? The home screen was totally black. I could see the top status bar showing sim's battery time etc and I could also see the notification panel by pulling it down. The lock screen was also visible so too was the always on display. The only way I could fix this was to hard reset the phone. Samsung tech had no idea and suggested a hard reset.
It was a bit of a pain but it did fix the issue.

The firmware update is only available to XEU phones at the moment. It has not been released to BTU phones yet.

chris74 · 11 Mar 2018 at 16:18

something daft already!! said:
Is you version white or black? I think I have the older white version with only micro USB.

I have the black. Perhaps you are right and that all the black released versions have only this option.

RIZZEE · 11 Mar 2018 at 16:56

Anyone upgraded from the S7 Edge? Did you find it was worth the upgrade?

Locke · 11 Mar 2018 at 19:34

RIZZEE said:
Anyone upgraded from the S7 Edge? Did you find it was worth the upgrade?

Yeah I did.

Totally worth it for me.

The phone is a lot faster and Samsung have done a good job with this years Touchwiz.
Then there's the upgraded cameras, speakers, and the upgraded display!

Bradmax57 · 11 Mar 2018 at 21:40

Worth the upgrade from s8 for me, the sound from the speakers alone is a good upgrade its just so much faster, and if you go for the plus model 6gb ram and 128rom it a no brainer if you ask me

Kanpai · 11 Mar 2018 at 22:12

I had a play with the S9+ and got to compare it with my S8+, I just don't see the justification that you are to warrant the need to upgrade tbh.

The speakers are better yeah, but in terms of everything else it was very similar.

I guess if you just want the latest and greatest then by all means but for finding reasons to needing to upgrade from the 8 series it's just not enough, and that's nothing against Samsung, the S8 is still a great device to purchase to this day as was/is the S7

bimmerboii · 12 Mar 2018 at 05:56

My reasons to make it a worth while upgrade from an S8/+ to an S9+:
-6GB ram. Difference is night & day compared to 4GB on my S8+. Holds more apps without having to refresh or redraw when switching between them. Also the bigger internal storage is definitely a plus.
-Stereo Speakers. No explanation needed.
-Better Camera.
-Project Treble. Have yet to be tested but if this will significantly speed up updates then this by itself would be worth the upgrade.

ping8781 · 12 Mar 2018 at 08:28

As far as i was aware Samsung have not implemented project treble with the S9/9+

something daft already!! · 12 Mar 2018 at 09:33

peterattheboro said:
The AKG headphones aren't bad

I thought they sounded tinny and weak tbh. I am used to my Jaybird's though. They are slightly better than the white ones they used to give out.

robbobloke · 12 Mar 2018 at 10:29

I have a s9+ direct from samung on a SIM only from EE which expires next month. Wificalling works fine without any special firmware. If I move to o2 or Vodafone (they have better reception at my new work) will I be able to keep using Wi-Fi calling with the open market firmware or do o2/Vodafone lock it down to only handsets purchased with them?

The Deuce · 12 Mar 2018 at 10:56

something daft already!! said:
I thought they sounded tinny and weak tbh. I am used to my Jaybird's though. They are slightly better than the white ones they used to give out.

I found using the bigger buds filled the sound out for me

something daft already!! · 12 Mar 2018 at 11:01

The Deuce said:
I found using the bigger buds filled the sound out for me

I have to send my Jaybirds back as they developed a fault with the back button so I will be using the headphone for a few days. I expect I'll get used to them.

Sirrel Squirrel · 12 Mar 2018 at 11:10

EE ballsed up my upgrade. Was hoping to get the phone Friday but it didn't come, it's now meant to come today but it hasn't been dispatched

benparker · 12 Mar 2018 at 11:44

Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy S9: Speed Test

xb8browney · 12 Mar 2018 at 11:55

robbobloke said:
I have a s9+ direct from samung on a SIM only from EE which expires next month. Wificalling works fine without any special firmware. If I move to o2 or Vodafone (they have better reception at my new work) will I be able to keep using Wi-Fi calling with the open market firmware or do o2/Vodafone lock it down to only handsets purchased with them?

Only certain plans work with wifi calling on Vodafone

Code:

A Pay monthly Red Extra or Red Entertainment plan, a Red or Red Value Bundle or Red+
Business customers should refer to our Wi-Fi Calling for Business page to see compatible price plans and more information

to activate

Code:

Text CALLING to 97888

With o2 you have to be on o2 firmware.

bimmerboii · 12 Mar 2018 at 11:56

ping8781 said:
As far as i was aware Samsung have not implemented project treble with the S9/9+

A quick google shows the S9+ support Project Treble

ping8781 · 12 Mar 2018 at 12:04

ah cool, good to know

kona786 · 12 Mar 2018 at 12:15

As a rule of thumb I believe Google stated that if the phone ships with oreo it has to support treble.

Merlin5 · 12 Mar 2018 at 14:52

benparker said:
Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy S9: Speed Test

So in reality, there's nothing much in it.

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