GrizzleBoy
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I think it only works when the screen is face down?
At least that's how it worked when my s7 received calls.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 · S8+ |OT| - Available April 21, 2017
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I think it only works when the screen is face down?
At least that's how it worked when my s7 received calls.
https://youtu.be/W_J2dCDl_tg
So the included headphones are actually "samsung earbuds tuned by akg"
That is a big difference haha.
Anyone here wanna give some impressions on them? Are they worth the $100 MSRP?
So the included headphones are actually "samsung earbuds tuned by akg"
That is a big difference haha.
Anyone here wanna give some impressions on them? Are they worth the $100 MSRP?
BFIB
Member
Did you do a transfer? I had this issue on my Note and ended up resetting and setting up as a new phone.
Zantetsuken
Member
It kills me when all the reviewers have to do is move their palm up. I can reach behind my 6s+ easily. It's hilarious to me.
they do sound amazing, hence im not an audiophile...so yeah...
considering they bundled with the phone for free, its a win win situation.
Samurai G0SU
Member
You can have this argument for almost every earbud/headphone out there. soo.....
NeoRaider
Member
From the same channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3RP6-i6zlk
Who cares what is written on them??
Now home and I finally have the thing in my hands. It's an engineering masterpiece... compared to the S7E it's so sleek and smooth in the hand. I feel incredibly bad putting this thing in a case but it needs to be done.
I'm really happy with the case I went with. I've got the Spigen Neo-Hybrid. It's a tiny bit sharper than I'd like on the edges, compared to the phone itself at least, but it's nothing major. It feels quality in the hand, the backs texture gives it a tiny bit of extra grip.I'm impressed with the add-on buttons, I feared they'd feel cheap but they're nice and solid and clicky.
The best part though, is the back cut out for the camera and co make it easier to find the fingerprint scanner. Instead of hunting blind I immediately reach for the edge of the cut out and go from there. Oh and for those worried about the placement... I barely have to stretch my finger when holding it normally with one hand. Either all the reviewers have tiny hands or the issue is a little overblown. At least on the standard S8.
I'm really happy with the case I went with. I've got the Spigen Neo-Hybrid. It's a tiny bit sharper than I'd like on the edges, compared to the phone itself at least, but it's nothing major. It feels quality in the hand, the backs texture gives it a tiny bit of extra grip.I'm impressed with the add-on buttons, I feared they'd feel cheap but they're nice and solid and clicky.
The best part though, is the back cut out for the camera and co make it easier to find the fingerprint scanner. Instead of hunting blind I immediately reach for the edge of the cut out and go from there. Oh and for those worried about the placement... I barely have to stretch my finger when holding it normally with one hand. Either all the reviewers have tiny hands or the issue is a little overblown. At least on the standard S8.
Have you noticed any red tint on your device?
I'm still literally setting it up as we speak, so I'll have a bit of a play around and see. Is there any easily noticeable way to check?
They're now my work earphones and they are great. Idk if they are "worth the MSRP" because I'm cheap and wouldn't spend that much on earphones but I can say I'm happy with them.
To answer G0SU's question from before, I had tried the pack in earphones from I think the S7 Edge and they were horrific. It didn't sit right in my ear, it sounded like I was listening to it underwater, it fell out of my ear at the slightest resistance to the wire. Horrid.
The pack in earphones with this are comfortable. Sound great (I am not an audiophile so they might be just average to some idk). But they're perfectly fine for me with good base. They sit really nicely in my ear, and stay put even with a bit of a tug on the wire. I have zero complaints.
A basic case is fine. Even without a case the S8 is built like a tank.
I'm still wishy-washy about a screen protector. I ran without one on the S7, but it did not have a curved screen.
I'm conflicted...
The screen feels so good to the touch I wouldn't want to put one on either way. I didn't have one on my last and it did fine. Based on drop/scratch test vids I've seen on YT I'm sure this will be fine unless you really give it a beating.
I think a decent case should be enough
Edit: Just went to set up the iris scanner and it mentions not to use unofficial screen protectors because it can mess up the iris scanner. Idk if that's true or if it's just a disclaimer but word of warning for anyone who really likes that feature.
What is there to hate? It's fully-featured, versatile as hell and totally comprehensive...
Also, if we're talking icon packs, I've been using Nox for years. Smart, clean, recommended.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
i had one on my iPhone which was dropped a few times in the bathroom and the screen protector was fine, started to peel though. Don't think I'll get one for this.The screen feels so good to the touch I wouldn't want to put one on either way. I didn't have one on my last and it did fine. Based on drop/scratch test vids I've seen on YT I'm sure this will be fine unless you really give it a beating.
I think a decent case should be enough
Edit: Just went to set up the iris scanner and it mentions not to use unofficial screen protectors because it can mess up the iris scanner. Idk if that's true or if it's just a disclaimer but word of warning for anyone who really likes that feature.
Hmm. I'll try it out. But I thought you'd get notification lights for like let's say a text or email. I haven't seen that yet when sending an email to myself.
Anyone else know how the edge notification light works?
Go into the device settings because it's all white, then look around the edges of the screen.
See a few on YouTube
I was completely confused at first, I thought you were talking about the $100 headphones + 256GB SD card special deal you can purchase for pre-ordering the phone. I didn't realize Samsung was trying to charge $100 for the pack-in earbuds that are on par with $20-30 earbuds, lol.
I don't think it works with nova launcher
The Faceless Master
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have you used other phones with a rear fingerprint sensor?
that may be a part of it as all the reviewers have used many and they are all in a much lower spot, affecting their muscle memory.
Samurai G0SU
Member
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
I have a case. It was a screen protector I was debating about
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Just watched the video. Painful to watch haha, but the front seems super durable. iPhone was impressive too.
While I was waiting for things to transfer, I thought I'd take a comparison shot of my S8+ next to my Nexus 6P
Keep in mind that the S8+ screen is a full half inch bigger than the 6P (6.2" as opposed to 5.7"), so it's amazing that there is literally millimeters in terms of actual size difference.
Keep in mind that the S8+ screen is a full half inch bigger than the 6P (6.2" as opposed to 5.7"), so it's amazing that there is literally millimeters in terms of actual size difference.
sackboy2197
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I have watched a couple of other videos and none was as bad as this one.
I don't understand why they went with a glass back.
Are you male or female?
Check all of spigen clear cases. They are amazing. They have a glittery see through pink one and they have cleaar cases with kick stand, also a clear case with silver glitter. They are all dope and aesthetically pleasing.
LostMyNarbles
Member
Damn, the Nexus 6P looks so dated next to the S8+.While I was waiting for things to transfer, I thought I'd take a comparison shot of my S8+ next to my Nexus 6P
Keep in mind that the S8+ screen is a full half inch bigger than the 6P (6.2" as opposed to 5.7"), so it's amazing that there is literally millimeters in terms of actual size difference.
GrizzleBoy
Banned
Seriously.
I used to roll my eyes when people talked about Bezel. I have never cared about Bezel.
All of a sudden, all I can see now is Bezel. So much Bezel.
Last_colossi
Member
While I was waiting for things to transfer, I thought I'd take a comparison shot of my S8+ next to my Nexus 6P
Keep in mind that the S8+ screen is a full half inch bigger than the 6P (6.2" as opposed to 5.7"), so it's amazing that there is literally millimeters in terms of actual size difference.
Ha, I'm upgrading from a 6P to a S8+ as well!, thanks for the pics!
ZombiePlatypus
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Came in. Feels so good to handle. Like the heft and weight it's got.
Sorry for the potato quality. Couldn't use the S8 to take the pic.
Also, I wasn't planning on using the fingerprint sensor at all, but it's working really well for me so far. No denying having it in the front would have been easier, but I'm finding that the awkwardness of having it in the back has been severly exagerrated by reviewers. Super snappy, and works like a charm.
Also, heartrate sensor for selfies is pretty sweet.
Sorry for the potato quality. Couldn't use the S8 to take the pic.
Also, I wasn't planning on using the fingerprint sensor at all, but it's working really well for me so far. No denying having it in the front would have been easier, but I'm finding that the awkwardness of having it in the back has been severly exagerrated by reviewers. Super snappy, and works like a charm.
Also, heartrate sensor for selfies is pretty sweet.
Haven't noticed anything. I tweaked the red colour down a single step because it felt a bit off, but it's so hard to tell. Maybe after more time with it I might notice a particular colour being stronger but it looks fine to my eye.
I'm in love with this phone so far. I'm looking forward to giving it a proper run through for the day tomorrow.
Khalifa Jayy
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Khalifa Jayy
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sorry for double post.
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