Which carrier? IIRC some are great with unlocks, some not so much.
Are you in the US? Found out about Swappa.com and would likely be using it if I needed to pick up a new phone. (Used the T-Mobile BOGOs to get S8s for people on our plan.)
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Samsung Galaxy S8 · S8+ |OT| - Available April 21, 2017
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Are you in the US? Found out about Swappa.com and would likely be using it if I needed to pick up a new phone. (Used the T-Mobile BOGOs to get S8s for people on our plan.)
The Futurist
Member
Am I the only one that has never pressed the bixby button?
I think I might have pressed it by mistake early on, but I've never set it up or done anything with it.
Have had the phone since launch.
I don't even recognize that there is a button there
I think I might have pressed it by mistake early on, but I've never set it up or done anything with it.
Have had the phone since launch.
I don't even recognize that there is a button there
BertramCooper
Banned
I currently use Cricket + Google Voice, but I switch carriers frequently.
I'm probably going with Amazon because it qualifies for 12-month interest-free financing with my Amazon store card, but I'll check out Swappa as well.
I really want it to be able to be integrated with the camera in a future update.
mavericktopgun
Member
This looks so good.
Thanks to Substratum
Thanks to Substratum
BertramCooper
Banned
Kind of relieved that I'll be getting a smaller phone after the 6P.
6P has been a REAL pain in the ass to use while running. Great for other things, but terrible for that particular thing.
6P has been a REAL pain in the ass to use while running. Great for other things, but terrible for that particular thing.
The Faceless Master
Member
i press it occasionally, but i mostly use the voice command.
gotta level up and get my Samsung Rewards points.
Got a black S8 few days ago and I love it! Coming from a Galaxy S5 it's a day and night difference.
The screen is some next level shit - downloaded and watched a HDR sample in Samsung Video and it blew me away - can't wait for YouTube to fix the bad HDR implementation (frame drops + artifacts).
What are your favourite edge panel apps by the way?
The screen is some next level shit - downloaded and watched a HDR sample in Samsung Video and it blew me away - can't wait for YouTube to fix the bad HDR implementation (frame drops + artifacts).
What are your favourite edge panel apps by the way?
Fudgepuppy
Banned
Hey!
Can anyone with Spotify and a Galaxy S8 try something for me.
On every Galaxy phone I've had, there was an issue with using equalizers and Spotify. The issue is that the equalizer seems to toggle between active and not active depending on your media input.
In other words, if you start a song in Spotify, the song would start without the equalizer, then about half a second later, the sound would fade out, and then fade in, but with the equalizer enabled again. This issue would occur every time you skipped songs or fast forwarded in a song.
So, can someone test and see if the same issue occurs on Galaxy S8 when the equalizer is activated?
Can anyone with Spotify and a Galaxy S8 try something for me.
On every Galaxy phone I've had, there was an issue with using equalizers and Spotify. The issue is that the equalizer seems to toggle between active and not active depending on your media input.
In other words, if you start a song in Spotify, the song would start without the equalizer, then about half a second later, the sound would fade out, and then fade in, but with the equalizer enabled again. This issue would occur every time you skipped songs or fast forwarded in a song.
So, can someone test and see if the same issue occurs on Galaxy S8 when the equalizer is activated?
What would that bring that the notifications shade/quick settings and the swipe from the right doesn't have?
Just tested it there - please keep in mind that I don't normally use the EQ. Flat/disabled EQ is usually best for me.
I switched it from "Normal" to "Classic" and went to start a few tracks and I didn't notice a difference in tone or a fade in/fade out effect at the very start of tracks like you described.
This looks so good.
Thanks to Substratum
So pretty!
How can I get this on mine if you don't mind?
I noticed some time ago the update changed the way the phone handels usb drives, before there was an explicit way to stop the device before you pulled it out of the USB2go adaptor....now....it's not so obvious. There are transfer files options, and charge device etc..
What's the deal?
What's the deal?
BertramCooper
Banned
Any case recommendations for the regular S8?
Prefer fairly minimal cases and/or bumpers if at all possible.
Prefer fairly minimal cases and/or bumpers if at all possible.
I love the Spigen ToughArmor but its definitely not minimal. You cannot go caseless w/ this phone, its too slippery.
More options. I don't have my dock apps in the edge panel because I don't see the point in having them listed twice. Doesn't hurt to have more gestures available.
On top of that, the new settings menu on swipe they've implemented is great, you can slide up and down both brightness and sound without the need to fiddle with buttons (which would help alleviate the fiddly accidental bixby presses)
I've tried a few now and the only one that I feel adds any protection while still being relatively slim is the Spigen Liquid Air - the slim armour texture felt horrible, the neo-hybrid was too bulky.
I've had several Galaxy phones and this has never happened, actually sometimes they activate the equalizer by default and I have to turn it off manually since I prefer it that way.
The last update made this asinine decision, I just turned the bar off so it hides and you can bring it up with a swipe from the bottom when needed (and it has a faded black background when doing it), hopefully they will come to their senses and add black as an option again.
I've read that the excuse is something about burning the screen but that is absurd when something like Always On exists and does no damage.
BertramCooper
Banned
Thanks for the case recommendations - I'll try out the Liquid Air.
ZedLeppelin006
Banned
I'm really considering selling my POS LG G5 and getting a Galaxy s8 for free on a two year deal. Does everyone think this is a good idea?
I really loved my Note 4 back in the day and really regreted going to LG and just want a phone that'll not turn to shit after a year.
The Note 5 is over $549 cad with a two year deal so that's not in the cards for me but the s8 has a big enough screen and the lack of stylus isn't a deal breaker.
I really loved my Note 4 back in the day and really regreted going to LG and just want a phone that'll not turn to shit after a year.
The Note 5 is over $549 cad with a two year deal so that's not in the cards for me but the s8 has a big enough screen and the lack of stylus isn't a deal breaker.
Jazzy Network
Member
Free? Fucking yes.
What is this in reference to?
Kill Your Masters
Member
Can you try it at a store or something?
I came from mostly stock Nexus phones to the S8 and never was a fan of the Galaxy line, but this phone is just amazing. No regrets.
ZedLeppelin006
Banned
I played around with it for a few minutes a couple of months ago and loved the crispness of the screen and the lack of bezels. I'm just now concerned with bloatware or the device slowing down to all fuck after 6 months like my G5 is currently a year in. If that isn't a problem with the s8 then I might jump in with bday money to pay off the early cancellation fee.
For those wondering above, it's free but with a two year contract. Still pretty good considering the phone only came out in april lol.
Post above
And yeah unless you despise your carrier and being bound for two years is a deal breaker it's a good trade off, specially if you come from an LG5 since you wouldn't be in unfamiliar territory with Android.
How much are you paying monthly including the phone? Phone is amazing.
I somehow managed to miss that lolPost above
And yeah unless you despise your carrier and being bound for two years is a deal breaker it's a good deal, specially if you come from an LG5 since you wouldn't be in unfamiliar territory with Android.
ZedLeppelin006
Banned
I'm definitely cool with my provider and can only afford a new phone via contract, so no deal breakers there.Post above
And yeah unless you despise your carrier and being bound for two years is a deal breaker it's a good trade off, specially if you come from an LG5 since you wouldn't be in unfamiliar territory with Android.
I'd be paying 79.10 cad a month as I have a 8gb plan.
Yeah, including the plan, that seems great for a solo line.
ZedLeppelin006
Banned
Awesome! Thanks for the answers everyone, I'll likely switch in a few weeks then after my birthday.
How much more is it to upgrade the data?
ZedLeppelin006
Banned
Likely $90 or more but I only really go through 5-7 gigs a month as my work has good WiFi and I use WiFi at home as well.
Gotcha. Yeah, free wifi at work changes a lot.
AfterTheFall
Member
My Glaxay S8 arrived the other day. I'm used to iPhone's but I'm impressed with this device. The screen is beautiful and apps using the entire screen is lovely to see. Didn't have too much trouble getting things set up the way I wanted them. Impressive phone, just a shame about all the marketing and privacy messages on set-up.
ZedLeppelin006
Banned
Oh yes! They introduced it last year when we changed building locations and is a major game changer.
mavericktopgun
Member
You need following things from the Play Store:
Substratum
Substratum Samsung Addon
Swift Samsung Theme
Statusbar Icons (+Extras) for Samsung
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ohayoubaka.statusbarsamsung
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=projekt.sungstratum
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=projekt.substratum
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swift.samsung
Might be a stupid question but can I use this substratum theme for the settings and other apps but also keep my klwp live wallpaper theme?
Nova Launcher will do that for you, and alot more.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Ado what's the vr options for the s8+?
I dunno I have my fully naked.
I hate cases and don't feel the need to have a screen protector.
Mine fitted in the VR Samsung gear I already had for my S7.
Works great in Daydream VR.
Yeh was thinking about this the other day, considering the iPhone x doesn't have a home screen the swipe up gesture would work well.
But yeh , nothing new for Nova.
I use double tap to Android settings, swipe up and down to app draw, two finger down to Nova settings. And one finger swipe down from home to Google search. And home button tap while on home panel to Google Assistant. Boss
ViperVisor
Member
Clicking around on youtube and whatnot thinking about a new phone.
I already knew about Samsung being out front with the multi-window features. A big thing I want is more ability to do it with video and whatnot. But it is gonna be improved across the board with Oreo I read. So I was open to any of the new phones coming soon that will get that added support.
I have been happy with Huawei. Not really because of the phone's X Y or Z. Those are all good but lots of phones have good screen/battery/camera/ect... There is too much focus on comparing simple variables because it is simple.
I've come to enjoy the quirky setup because they put some neat use-ability in their phone software. Many people seem to reflexively dislike whatever is different than what they are use to.
Why did I have to bounce around for hours before ever hearing about Samsung Edge panels? It was some S8 tips and tricks video. Is it old news now and nobody cares to show it off?
This would be a nice replacement to the ease of use Huawei gives you with the rear fingerprint sensor/touch pad.
Touch = Back
Touch+Hold = Home
Swipe Down = Notifications
Swipe Up = Current Apps
You can set the Panels up however you like I believe but the 1 the guy in this demo pops up a button for Recent, Home, Back, Screen Cap and Lock.
Makes me wonder if I should try and get an S8 at a nice price or wait and look at what the S9 offers next spring. The hype around launch does lead to some nice deals for a brand new phone.
And I could just swap my Sim card from my unlocked phone into a new unlocked phone and I'd be set right?
I already knew about Samsung being out front with the multi-window features. A big thing I want is more ability to do it with video and whatnot. But it is gonna be improved across the board with Oreo I read. So I was open to any of the new phones coming soon that will get that added support.
I have been happy with Huawei. Not really because of the phone's X Y or Z. Those are all good but lots of phones have good screen/battery/camera/ect... There is too much focus on comparing simple variables because it is simple.
I've come to enjoy the quirky setup because they put some neat use-ability in their phone software. Many people seem to reflexively dislike whatever is different than what they are use to.
Why did I have to bounce around for hours before ever hearing about Samsung Edge panels? It was some S8 tips and tricks video. Is it old news now and nobody cares to show it off?
This would be a nice replacement to the ease of use Huawei gives you with the rear fingerprint sensor/touch pad.
Touch = Back
Touch+Hold = Home
Swipe Down = Notifications
Swipe Up = Current Apps
You can set the Panels up however you like I believe but the 1 the guy in this demo pops up a button for Recent, Home, Back, Screen Cap and Lock.
Makes me wonder if I should try and get an S8 at a nice price or wait and look at what the S9 offers next spring. The hype around launch does lead to some nice deals for a brand new phone.
And I could just swap my Sim card from my unlocked phone into a new unlocked phone and I'd be set right?
Um...what exactly were you expecting to get out of it?
Coming from Windows Phone I half expected to care about being able to use apps that never made it over. Apart from a couple novelty ones that dont require a high end device, I basically do the exact same stuff as my 950.
This phone is unlocked and has a minor scratch on the back from when I bought it, I think I can get an S6 or something and pocket £350.
....
Also, no YouTube HDR or Netflix HDR yet.
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