yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Yes and specially this nonsense guy channel is full of ****
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Yes this channel is s***
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dj_richard05:
I know about the channel. This guy had boasted a lot about the spen getting stuck in the note 7 and he had made a big issue about it which was honestly not that big. But this video just helps my buying decision that's all. S8+ FTW
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilordvader:
Wondering how Some got Sms and others did not :(

Did you register on Site or went to a Store & gave your no ?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
yes pre registered
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Pre registered twice almost 3 weeks back but no sms

Doesn't matter they should announce the launch event and make it available in stores asap is what matters

Ideally all should happen next week
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] silentwitness1:
i pre registered as well, i have a feeling it will have something to do with DND, i have subscribed for full DND which is why i think i didnt get the sms.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
This SMS thing is inconsequential. Depends of network, area etc. Last time during Note7 my brother and I same network same area, he got SMS I didnt.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] eaglerazor123:
It's coming :)

https://twitter.com/SamsungMobileIN/status/852756069541490688
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
View attachment 4111962

Guys check this out!! 19th confirmed!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Yes!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kishoremuvva:
Want some info guys

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Can we pre-order through sbi ?

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Because of limit 50k through debit card
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
awesome
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayank shekhar:
Nice!!!! Really hope they give out the devices on 21st April ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
Pre-orders from 19th.. dunno when deliveries will start:(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Yes they should deliver the device on 21st with other parts of the world
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilordvader:
Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ India Launch Set for Wednesday

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ To Launch In India on April 19; Will It Be Priced At Rs 59,999?

:cowboy:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abthegreat:
Now all we can hope for is price is in line with overseas markets, highly unlikely though :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PG101:
Called the shop again, he is confident that he can give the device to me on the 23rd. Pre-booking from the 19th, per him.

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cool_sid007:
where are you from?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PG101:
Noida

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjoy:
Pre order starts here....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
I too am hoping the prices won't be too high, and if the devices are made in India, they certainly shouldn't loot us. 19th April will decide if I'm going to buy the S8+ or not.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
That's the irony...Even with all benefits of make in India these companies doesn't gives us any benefits

Samsung and other high end devices are sold at same high price as was imported

Our govt also doesn't make any consumer friendly laws like in US...Just make the big companies happy get their money in donations and win elections
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
LOL.

Anyways, if the price is too high, I might not buy the S8+. I can stick to my iphone 7 and wait for the Note 8 instead.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Well in that case note 8 will be even higher price buddy :)

That time u can buy s8+ maybe price will be lower after few months
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
No. I had already pre-ordered Note 7 at Rs 60k. I didn't mind the price at that time. Note lineup commands premium price tag. This is the Galaxy S series. In my opinion, it's not as premium as Note.

Also, it feels bad to pay more than what other countries are paying for the exact same device, with less offers.

That's why I said that April 19th will decide if I buy it or not. If I feel that the price is worth the device, I will buy it. If not, I won't. Will go check out the display device if they come before 19th.

Edit - Samsung guy texted me in the afternoon about 19th April pre-order date. Says, he might be able to tell about pre-order offers by the 17th.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
If they give new gear VR with screen replacement offer with some data free on Vodafone I will be happy..Don't expecting much and I have made up my mind for 60k for s8+ :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
I'm okay with 60k for S8+ too. But nothing above that.

Plus, a Gear VR with remote control.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abthegreat:
The way I look at it, well either get the old corrected S7/Edge prices and no freebies except some accidental damage coverage or new "special price for India with some freebies worth 5-6k "

I have a feeling it will be what everyone else has been quoting + for around 65k
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
+1 they always gives gear vr with screen replacement for flagship devices. funny thing is we need to pay 2000 for gear vr LOL..

They may give some data offer with JIO.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
I don't need ****ing Jio data it's the most horrible service here

Vodafone data would be good
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
Right. I'll just wait for the launch day.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abthegreat:
My S6 Edge had its first major drop in 2 years, looks like its S8+ time. Hope this timeline is true.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Sajj:

Anyone remember which date last year the S7 got launched and after how many days it was available in stores
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
99% confirmed that deliveries will begin on 5th May.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Well Samsung will follow the same trend from S7 ... So whatever days they took from launch to delivery will be similar this time
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dj_richard05:
Hey bro.. How long did it take for the screen protector to arrive?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Mobile fun has options depending on value of items ordered. Last time for Note7 i ordered standard shipping at it took about a month.

This time i got option only for express and that took 5 days.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilordvader:
Anyone can suggest a Full Body protection for S8 Plus

Where in Mumbai can i get it ?

or Online

Please
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] interactwithme:
Galaxy s8 and s8+ is available here in hyd in grey market from dubai.. black,gold and orchid gray colors..64gb from today...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Price ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] interactwithme:
Yesterday night he was selling for 80k and said by Tuesday around 70k
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
S8 or s8+?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] interactwithme:
I don't remember exactly he just said s8 so probably it's for that and s8+ would be another 5 or 10k more..

And also he said better to wait as the price would come down to nearly 15k in a matter of 3/4 days
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
It will be launched next week so no point in grey market now
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilordvader:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOV_Vz5hTuQ

thought S8+ would be faster cos smaller battery :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] interactwithme:
Yeah..Don't want to buy grey market this time as note 7...Lot of problems..Got money after 4-5 months
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dj_richard05:
Thanks bro... Does it cover both sides or just the front?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Dubai already got the device ... unboxing allover YouTube....dubai is always first for Samsung even before US

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https://youtu.be/QK_pakq2MV4
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilordvader:
Yes true

but now some shops stop giving cos Samsung saying stop wait till 21st

talk to Samsung store in City ctr opp Virgin stores

few got it already
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] silentwitness1:
have any of you ordered this screenguard? It says case compatible so im hopeful. It will work out expensive though for the screenguard. Saw a video on youtube which looked good and will work with any case.

http://in.mobilefun.com/63316-olixa...e-compatible-glass-screen-protector-black.htm
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Just front. Although there are 2. For note7 this was fantastic.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raunak.0731:
Did anyone else notice that Samsung removed the "19/4" launch date from their Tweet and Facebook post.. something fishy??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nishant786:
Sometimes I feel the head of Samsung marketing India also runs a grey market shop. They just don't want products to officially launch in India on time!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
And most problematic is this situation even after they claim to make phones in India and enjoy all benefits without passing those to consumers
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raunak.0731:
Hahaha.. i wouldn't be surprised..

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Any price predictions??

I'm guessing 55k for S8 and 62k for S8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vigneshnm:
http://wap.business-standard.com/ar...pril-19-key-facts-to-know-117041700247_1.html

I think 19th launch is now confirmed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilordvader:
So True

how come the rest of the world gets dates when its relased

only in India we come to know at the last moment

that really sucks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
TMI posted this, so giess ya 19th it is.

[IMG="Invite"]http://www.themobileindian.com/resizer.php?src=/public/uploads/news/2017/04/17368/PhotoGrid_1492408389993.jpg&w=735&h=425[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] silentwitness1:
spoke to the samsung guy again at phoenix mill he says the phone should release either next fri or the week after that, they will only be able to confirm after wed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilordvader:
21st is the launch date all over

but again in India we only get to know on last day

no option but to wait
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nisarpari:
Samsung Pay on UAE S8?

What if i buy S8 from Dubai.. will SPay work normally in India ? Or one can add only UAE based cards ? any clue ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Only Samsung can answer or someone who has done this themselves
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
Samsung India Twitter account posted this today-

https://twitter.com/samsungmobilein/status/853975412241596416

They had taken off the date off their previous tweet. But this tweet confirms 19th April launch date.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kishoremuvva:
https://www.sammobile.com/2017/04/1...-exclusively-from-flipkart-starting-tomorrow/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Flipkart has horrible service ... It should be Amazon anyways I will get it from local store
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayank shekhar:
true that!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kishoremuvva:
Yes Amazon is better but I think Amazon stepped back due to note 7 issue which they handled earlier
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Don't think so ...Note 7 all hit was on Samsung ... Amazon won't be bearing any cost at all

Somehow in the minds of these companies Flipkart is still top Indian e-commerce site but they don't know the reality

Best part of Amazon is the most easiest return and refund ... Their customer care doesn't Hassel anyone who is unsatisfied with any product fulfilled by Amazon whereas Flipkart cust care thinks they are loosing money from their pocket once customer asks for return and refund for defective products

Personally I always prefer Amazon due to their perfect global like service in India
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abthegreat:
Couldnt have put it better, Amazon is bringing their global business practice to India. Remember the days before them you would receive expensive packages in garbage bag style packing from Flipkart and the local etailers. Heck maybe the S8+ might arrive in the same flipkart branded garbage bag lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Yep Flipkart is best suited for low cost phones with nonsense sales

Absolutely I don't trust Flipkart for their service
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abthegreat:
As long as the local Samsung Cafe/Dealers are upto speed on the order process we need not worry. After last years Note7 fiasco I am skeptical on trusting them either.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Well local stores will always get it on time it's upto Samsung to release asap
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilordvader:
Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ pre-orders start April 19 at 12 noon on Flipkart
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
Just a question, why bother with Pre order in India(Until done online), not that it is cheap. I can understand if you are getting a 10% cashback or something like that, but if the local shop is also selling at the same cost, rather get it locally. Also not that people are going to line up for Samsung, it will be readily available everywhere, there is no chance of stock running out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] silentwitness1:
the tend to give something free if you pre order, for the s7 it was the gear VR im assuming this time around also it will be the gear VR.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
It will be a single Sim
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Hopefully indian version will be dual sim and volte enabled like S7 edge

And BTW speculations is that India launch will be at similar date as world wide so let's see
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
ya it should be going by the fact that S7 edge was dual sim.

I am not too concerned about either as i use only one number and that too AirTel.

My wild guess would be that S8 will cost around 64990 and S8+ around 69990 at launch. so the 49K odd i am paying will save me around 17K, plus bro is settled in Switzerland so any issue with warranty can easily be addressed too.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Yeah price wise u have got good deal

I hope s8 comes around 55 and S8+ not more than 62-65k

Would grab s8+

How much was s8+ costing there and which color u got
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
I think if i remember correctly Note 7 was soft launched at 69900, obviously we know what happened next. So i guess the price might stay around the same due to the fact that everything is pretty much superior in S8 except the missing S pen.

S8+ was around 57K. I got black, they had silver and grey as other options.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Note 7 was 59990
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
Ah ok, so i guess we can expect the price you mentioned, with hopefully the VR thrown in. That should bring the cost almost to 49K for S8.

Pre order offer was only till yesterday, if we have some cashback kinda stuff i can always cancel it there, and pick it from here :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
VR would definitely be free with pre order here also but price is key
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
Ya true, let's wait and watch anyway bro card will be charged only when they ship, so no rush at all :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Any idea if phones bought from abroad will get Samsung pay working in India ?

Samsung pay is not 1 big reason to get samung flagship and it works perfect on all POS terminals
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
Don't see a reason why it won't
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
We never know as it's very much down pressed with security

And volte doesn't work here if phone is bought from outside
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
Volte is not even an issue. Pay will be good to have it working, as i guess it should generally work, what if i am on international roaming. Rest we will see when we get it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Samsung pay is a big deal ... Volte also for many now with Jio
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
I have it on my edge I have hardly used it, but ya it definitely good to have. Volte I don't care as I have airtel and I have no plans to move to jio.

On a personal level it makes no difference, on a global level it is a big thing. But then not everyone is importing.

From S7 thread

"

I have same UAE s7 edge. I flashed the Indian nougat firmware which came with Samsung pay apk. Those apk in apk mirror are US versions. That won't work. You can use Indian apk which can be found in this thread. Better thing is to flash Indian firmware cos just using Indian apk might not work.

And after making 4-5 purchases I got notification from Samsung pay app that I've unlocked the silver Level. Anyone else got the same ??"

So i guess would be a cakewalk to make it work if i really want to in case it does not work out of the box.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
Yes, I'm going to buy the S8 Plus. S7 Edge is awesome, so I have high hopes from S8 Plus as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Well there is always a way to flash ROMs but these stuffs should work out of the box and that's one reason to now buy indian version
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amey_shah2011:
Wont buy....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjoy:
I heard that if we buy s8 on preorder then i cost us bit high & some says better to wait 3-4 month for deduction in price.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
The cost is always high for pre-orders. But they have promotional offers for that purpose.

Also, the prices officially come down after 4-6 months.

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The pre-orders in India will begin most probably from the 7th of April.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
they were giving it for quite some time even after the launch, nothing will change this time too.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] silentwitness1:
yes but after the launch you had to pay for it, if you pre order it was free.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
Ok, but guess cost would get offset with the price drop.

On other note..

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Red-...y-S8S8-displays-upset-buyers-in-Korea_id93161
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
Seems like pre-ordering from Flipkart might have some benefits after all. Just saw this page -

https://www.flipkart.com/why-buy-s8...s8-store_23aed25e-5b90-4d70-b214-4c36c44da4e6

Says, the phone will get delivered on day 1 of launch itself. So, no 5 day late delivery like Amazon had for Note 7 pre-orderers. And, people who pre-order from Flipkart will get S8 merchandise on with the phone delivery itself. That means there is pre-order offer after all.

Also, I do not think that the phone will be launched on 21st April. It will most probably be after 28th April till 1st May.

Flipkart page says, 48 people of the pre-orderers will get the phone 48 hours before the launch date.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hiemanshu:
Reliance Digital shows this "broken" page http://www.reliancedigital.in/samsungs8preregister
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Here is the live streaming link http://www.samsung.com/in/microsite...al_twitter_hhp_s8-india-launch-trend_20170418
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
The pre-booking page on Samsung shop is up, but the page shoes the phones Out of stock, and the price is stated as Rs 0/-. They will update at 12 pm I think.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilordvader:
Samsung Galaxy S8 India Launch Live: Price, Pre-Orders, Specifications, and More

:cowboy::good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abthegreat:
Flipkart says its taking preorders from 3PM
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
Yeah, saw it just now. Samsung webcast hasn't started either. My dealer said he will take pre-orders from 2 pm. Might tell the offers at that time.

P.S.- India Today site suggests the selling prices will be Rs 58k and Rs 63k respectively.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abthegreat:
Going by previous Note7 launch Samsung follows IST to the T. Expect the event/broadcast to be fashionably late.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
lol. Never watched live stream of any Samsung event before. Got free time today so thought of watching it.

Maybe Samsung is trying to match with Indians' time-keeping practices lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hiemanshu:
To be fair their image says 12:20

https://scontent.fblr1-1.fna.fbcdn....=b9410245b0d09276ed4949f63f652e24&oe=598D2B92
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
It was showing 12:00 pm on Samsung's own website. Maybe they changed it for fb. Also, the webcast started exactly at 12:00 pm on Samsung's website. The feed just says, 'the live webcast will begin shortly'.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilordvader:
LiveChat

Our Live Chat agent will be with you shortly. You are currently in queue.

Welcome to Samsung Live Chat. How may I help you?

Kiran

Good Afternoon! This is Kiran.

11:59:25

I want to kno when I can Buy S8 Plus Please

11:59:33

& price ?

11:59:59

Kiran

As you have query related to S8 I will be glad to assist you.

12:00:06

Kiran

As of now prebooking is there from todays onwards.

12:01:24

Kiran

Today*

12:01:31

But when we will get it ??

12:01:51

by when ??

12:01:55

Rest of the World is getting it on 21st Apr

12:02:08

We in India have no clue :(

12:02:17

And no clue on PRICE ???

12:02:51

why are we so back from rest of the World :(

12:03:04

are you sleeping ??

12:03:19

is this a Live chat ?

12:03:35

Kiran

Kindly stay online while I retrieve the required information. This may take up to one minute.

12:04:29

Kiran

Thank you for being with us. I appreciate your patience.

12:06:46

Kiran

Sir prebooking is there from today 1pm onwards in our Samsung shop site.

12:07:26

thats all

12:09:37

no ans for my Q

12:09:47

price ?

12:10:10

Kiran

Sir whenever it will get lauched then we can guide you further.

12:10:15

Kiran

Launched*

12:10:24

bye

12:10:42

So other Web site has Info

But Samsung gives non :rolleyes: