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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shadowdudez2:
Few questions, Is it better to pre-order from carrier or straight from Samsung? I'm with freedom mobile and i don't know what version they getting. Is s8+ worth it over s8? I have s3 and willing to put money in now because i only buy new phones every couple years. Also since i won't be able to put roms\customization on carrier ordered phones, where can i get international phones that deliver to Canada? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
If you want exynos version, only bet right now is eBay. I'm getting a carrier version cause of the colour. Samsung is saying they will support the unlocked version much better than last time. Some are saying if you order from Samsung , you might not get it on time.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] sabesh:
Do you mean the purple one? (orchid grey).

EDIT - Oh, the non-Canadian Coral Blue, I'm guessing?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Yeah the Corel blue
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I have canadian s8 plus with videotron, u can ask questions if you have any
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] fortesquieu:
I saw chainfire posted root for G955W, did any of you root the phone yet?

It's for AQD9 but we have AQDE.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Is this cf auto root your referring to?

Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] fortesquieu:
Yes that's correct. I just got this phone, so I'm catching up.

Are all Snapdragon variants, including Canadian variants, unrootable?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yes your behind for sure.

Your device cannot be rooted it has a locked bootloader. The CF auto roots are automatically generated and it states on the CF root OP devices with locked bootloaders cannot root.

If you want root on the s8 plus ditch the crappy snapdragon model and but the exynos version. I got rid of mine after 2 weeks for this exact reason.

Twrp,root,roms and kernels under full swing since the first week.

Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
What colour did you end up getting? I'm stuck between getting gold one or spend a bit more and get 128gb black one.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Getting gold thanks to a good friend here on xda. .wanted silver but almost impossible to get one.

I could havr had a 128gb black one for about the same money but im not a fan of the black having had one (sadly snapdragon. Got rid of it in short order).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crazynewfie:
Other that than the unlocked bootloader on the F model does it have anymore or less options? Software or hardware differences?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Well yeah.... exynos cpu...different GPU and i have found the exynos to be much smoother, faster and far better on battery life.

Also the international versions get updates way ahead of the NA stuff. Inajd N on my s7 edge way before the Canadian models did.

They dont have all the features we do like wifi calling etc but i never have a need for it anyway so dont care. Those who do rely on iy may choose not to go that route

But even if all was the same not having a locked down device and being able to have root, twrp and custom roms still makes going exynos a no brainer. Id rather have those than some missing features that i have no use for
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kachunkachunk:
I think I've read that there's no CDMA support on the Exynos variant. Not sure if that matters much for most carriers anymore, though.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Exynos alone is a reason to get it
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
That's true...for us doesnt matter for verizon etc in the US it does

Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crazynewfie:
I took your advise and bought the F model. I don't think I could live with no flashing. The guy at swiftonics said he knew you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Haha yeah they are a good bunch of people over there for sure. They got the gold pluses today so i gota go get mine!

Good choice bro.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crazynewfie:
Mind if I shoot you a few questions through pm? Instead of clogging thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Anytime bro.. hit me up.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crazynewfie:
I sent you a couple PM's. Thanks for the help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crazynewfie:
How did you get video calling and VOLTE to work? I'm rooted on stock rom for now. Thanks again for the help. I tried flashing the csc utility from tkkg1994 but i still don't have it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shadowdudez2:
Just got the Exynos as well from swiftronics . Let them know you sent me :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] godsquare:
Just got my S8+ today from Telus. I am wondering if there is any way to install Samsung Pay US version into the phone? The US version has an option to buy several gift cards at 20% discount, which will benefit me a lot.

I have tried to install Samsung Pay apk and Samsung Pay Framework apk (both from apkmirror). Both are successfully installed but when I launched Samsung Pay, I got an error said:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
My pm box was full so nothing came through...i cleaned it out now.

I havent really used either of those or at least paid much attention to them but i know there are ways to get Volte working because ive seen it done here. Not sure about video calling. Ill see what i can dig up.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crazynewfie:
Thanks. Any help is appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
any of you guys using the new fast wireless charger from samsung? It's sold out from BB, and dam price is 130 for it..also do the older fast chargers work like the stand one? I haven't gotten my gs8+ yet, so can't test the flat fast wireless charger.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
How come you never got them at Christmas time?

Original flat one was originally 50 bucks, then they had it on sale 2 Christmases ago for 30. Then they raised price for the same unit to 80 cause s7 was launching and the new upright model was coming at a 100. Then last Christmas they had that for sale for $50 Canadian.

Are you saying that they are pricing that one now at $130? Or is there newer model still?

Anyways to answer your question, first generation will charge the same speed as the last. They are all based on same tech generation.

Just checked it out. I guess indeed there's a third model that converts between horizontal and upright for $130.

Wouldnt waste the money. Get the second gen upright white model for $59. Or first Gen white horizontal white one for $39. On sale till may 30th.

Unless you dead set on color, or you must have convertible one, cause that's just the way you roll, lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
I used to have 2 older flat fast wireless chargers. But sold one when I sold my s7 edge last year. Yeah, no way I'm paying 130 for a wireless charger. Thanks for letting me know it works with s8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shadowdudez2:
Where is this sale you speak of? link Please :good::D
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
Best buy. Ca

Search for wireless chargers. Sale is for white units, both online and in store, for next few days.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Café King:
Wrong thread. Ignore me.

/CK
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Just in case anyone was looking for the Whitestone glass screen protector and annoyed as I was it doesnt ship from amazon.

http://ca.mobilefun.com/whitestone-dome-glass-galaxy-s8-plus-full-cover-screen-protector-63747

Mine should be here next week...gota protect this exynos beast lol

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Let us know how it is, I'm using wet plastic one from spigen. Man this Gold looks so much better in person.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yeah its really nice.

Depending on the light it looks gold or even bronze...they did a nice job for sure

Sent from my S8+, note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
The dual sim model which I have , has voLte toggle in quick setting.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Not mine.

Mines from panama.

Sent from my S8+, note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
So you got dual sim model?

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Sadly it won't work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yeah it finally came in lol..been waiting for weeks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
You got it from Mississauga?

Any downside in having south American dual sim vs European F model?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yes from swiftronics.

They are basically the same device...i can flash any F firmware to it. I prefer dual sim though...very handy when travelling
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Yeah that's weird it says not supported by current firmware and mines from Asian market
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
Thanks a lot. That tilted my decision. I was worried that as in the past, flashing regulations international model firmware sometimes disabled second sim. Glad they share firmware now. I was also leaning towards s8 actually as I'm not very fond of extra height or 2:1 aspect ratio fad (yes that side is a lot quieter, as all of you that I am familiar with are here) but swiftronics did not have s8 duos. They also ran out of gold (at least in retail store. Might have more in warehouse), as the couple that originally wanted Canadian phone walked out of the store with last gold duos cause she liked the color, so got the orchid gray. I like the look of black best, but since I usually go commando (occasional dbrand skin) , Knicks and scratches on that black bezel are sure to be very noticeable and ugly down the road.

You are right about praising them. Breath of fresh air in cell retail business.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Why not just get the gold one from eBay, it's cheaper on there. That's what I did
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
Yeah, not too sad about missing out on gold, although it is nice, being more silver than yellow. Don't really know ebay pricing (what did yours cost you and which model? Total in Canadian out of pocket expense? ), but with shipping and duties sometime (depending what shipper declares). Lemme just say I never buy anything on ebay, that I'm not willing to loose. So less than a hundred.

Plus I like to look at the person when buying especially when the seller is accommodating and lets you see several devices, side by side and take a pick (prefer colder screens). That is not to say I never bought the phone online. Bought plenty, but only from reputable websites, not eBay.

Swiftronics price of $1150 for fd, and $1099 CAD for w8 seems reasonable enough in comparison. Not that they are really worth that much, but samsung wants them more and more expensive, and seems we are still willing to pay it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
That's before tax, so if you count duty you still save a 100 something dollars. Mine was duty and everything about 1150 dollars
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
Saw before that you mentioned Asian model...what specifically did you get. Surely not China mainland.

Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, India...?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Taiwan or Hong Kong I think , it has full Google service out of the box
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
No it isnt...i paid $1200 cash for my S8+ it would have cost alot more to my door on Ebay last i checked. Maybe the prices dropped?

And after what alot of guys had to go through to get their money back on the note 7 from ebay sellers i will NEVER buy a device from ebay.

Swift is local and I can walk in and ha d my device i for repair if needed...and they took my 2nd note 7 back no questions asked.

Sent from my S8+, note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Well it did cost me 1150 dollars, and if swift was in Ottawa I would have gone with them hands down. It's better dealing with an actual person face to face instead of shipping it back to them. But this eBay says they offer 1 year warranty. Hopefully i never need to use it and also I don't keep my phone more than 4-5 months. It probably be gone when note 8 comes out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
After root and magisk and csc change to RWC, I was amazed to see VoLTE and VoWiFi working. But from my experience with tmobile note with Rogers csc back in a day, I figured 5 minutes later imei check will disconnect it. Didn't happen, for hours, and just as I was going to post the news here, thinking I either slipped through the cracks, or Rogers relented on their policy, **** happened... IMS services 'not connected'.... Crap.

Anyways [MENTION=4463570]force70[/MENTION] or whoever flashes root with magisk. A question?

I used magisk hide, it passes safety net, hidden it per app from play store as well. But the play store in the settings shows the device as 'uncerified'. Is it the same case with you. Can you search for the Netflix for example? I sideloaded the app and it works after having to rename liboemcrypt.so like in days before s7edge (wouldn't play otherwise).

More light on this would be appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I havent rooted mine yet....running as is for a bit to make sure nothing wrong with it lol.

But....ive been reading lots on this and it seems hide is hit and miss. Good thing you recognized to just side load it :thumbup:

Sent from my S8+, note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] harryo604:
On my 3rd exchange from fido due to red screen
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Wasn't there any update that fixed (hid) the issue
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] harryo604:
Nope still didn't fix it for me
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
The sideloading is fine for now, but? ... Anyways, on my edge I also have not certified in play store,but I can search for a damn thing, and I figured since I just dirty installed magisk over previous supersu setup, that that was the cause (too busy, too tired and too lazy).

Figured I'd do it right with new phone.

Tried searching in magisk thread for specific use case, that is similar to mine, to no avail. And since you are 'here, there, everywhere', for years [emoji1] , decided to ask in here.

Anyways, saw post that your phone is from Panama, mine is Chile. Mine was impossible to change csc without root. I would flash euro multicsc and reset, got the message that csc applied successfully, but would boot into Chilean, which Btw has most secret codes disabled. Guess Swiftronics raided whole Southern America lol.

Yeah price is $50 bucks cheaper this week. And cash is king.

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I picked out of 3 fd model yesterday. Side by side. One perfect natural white, for those that want the perfectly calibrated screen. One did pull reddish, but what bothered me was that it did not seem uniform. The third was a winner. Perfect coldish blue, but not too blue.

Hopefully you get lucky this time around.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] The G Dept.:
So apparently Samsung Pay is officially out in Canada starting today.

Installed Android Pay, added my Costco Capital One Mastercard, says card is not supported :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
Does Samsung pay support more than cibc cards now?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] The G Dept.:
Oops I meant Android Pay

Edit.

Hmmm. They said on TV it was live, now. Well, not quite actually, but pretty close.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dhorgas:
Android Pay is officially out, but does not support two of the largest banks, TD and RBC. Samsung Pay is still "coming soon", now into year 3.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] vin4yak:
Your pic is of a HTC, signature of an iPhone and finally getting the S8 :D

I know it's the very first post but I lol'd :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Anybody find the changelog for the latest QEJ update?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
What case are you guys using ? I'm using Spigen clear case (forgot the name of it) . I'm thinking of getting uag one next.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
None....its such a nice looking device its a waste to cover it.

I had the back clear coated that's all.

Sent from my S8+, note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
Clear coated with? I usually use dbrand, but shame to cover the chameleon color that is this purple.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Last time with my S7 edge I was rocking uag case really never had to worry about cracking the back glass. Doing the same this time around again , ordered a clear uag case
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Can we root this phone
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
No only exynos version can be rooted
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Really lol?

:banghead:

Sent from my S8+ exynos , S7 Edge exynos or S6

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The fact that we actually have to tell anyone that at this point is just sad.

Worse because last time i checked google and the XDA search button work fairly well :D

Sent from my S8+ exynos , S7 Edge exynos or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Really? Is it that sad. Ask yourself this when has any Canadian Galaxy phone not been able to root? I just assumed. I just picked up the phone today and expected to root as I have every other Samsung phone. So by taking that into account your the one who is sad and also a jerk I might add lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
I'm not trying to get in the middle, but to answer you, in short.

Last year, with Canadian Note 7 being unroot able, the writing was plain to on the wall for those that cared.

Just like with everything else, we lag behind states, but we surely follow blindly

Sent from my phone
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
I had a galaxy s not a note. Is it really this bid a deal? Really
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yes actually lol...

Since last year starting with the note 7 locked bootloader which is also common knowledge. The S7 was the last galaxy device rootable here

And id rather be a jerk than totally in the dark about such things.

a simple google search would have answered your question...BEFORE you bought the device i might add.

Assumptions get you nowhere fast as you have found out, never a good idea to go on those :D

I would highly recommend reading before buying next time my friend :thumbup:

Hopefully since you just got it you can return it and buy an exynos.

Sent from my S8+ exynos , S7 Edge exynos or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TRoN_1:
Yes, I too am a jerk :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Ok listen I understand where you are coming from but common knowledge for who? For you yes but for me someone that isn't as knowledgeable as you on say the note 7 last year. Taking that into consideration wouldn't you assume that this phone would be rootable and that you wouldn't even think to do a search? Wouldn't it be easier to just give a simple yes or no instead of being rude and insulting someone's intelligence? Just saying bro
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I remember last year maybe a month or so before the note 7 dropped we were all reading like crazy to make sure it was rootable....we knew well before launch day it wouldnt be....not because I or anyone else has a higher level of intelligence only because we were diligent in researching it (trust me im no rocket scientist lol)

I research anything Im going to buy honestly..im not smarter than anyone else i just do my diligence to ensure im not shocked when i get something home.

So Im not insulting your intelligence im just saying its good practice to read before buying is all.

That and since youve been on xda for 5 years your not a member of the general public....we have more knowledge then the average person so we should be aware of phone related matters....i guess I expect more from a senior member like you or myself than the average civilian lol

That said...what are you going to do with it lol? Return and get exynos or keep it and just do as is ?

If your in the toronto area i know a store who stocks the exynos and are very trustworthy (ive bought numerous devices there). Hit me up on PM if you want to contact them
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
A simple Google search would have shown you that snapdragon version are not root able.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
I'm going to try it out and see for a while then when I get sick of not having root sell it and buy an exynos version. I may pm you in the future. Cheers

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Thanks for the fantastic original tip. Sorry haven't heard 5 times in the last 20 minutes lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Its basically a screen prptector for the back.

https://www.moutfitters.com

I have a kiosk close to me....ive done tons of phones with them
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Well you now know better for next time , not being condescending. If it felt like that then sorry about that lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
CIBC visa works on rooted phones! Also debit cards working Monday. Apparently.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Well QEJ brought LTE-A to Telus and Bell for one thing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Holy crap....that's awesome.

Sent from my S8+ exynos , S7 Edge exynos or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Lte-A shows up as Lte+?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] emann56:
Don't get my hopes up!!!!

Did you mean Android pay or Samsung pay?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Android pay. Samsung pay is done, finished, lame, loser etc.... Android pay won the race. Cibc visa payments are so damn easy. Can't wait for debit tomorrow lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Anyone using Android Pay for debit and Visa on the S8 plus?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] harryo604:
3rd s8 plus from fido red screen worse than last 2 lol.... got orchid grey build date 4/17 sticker on back... had to call 7 times to finally get it exchange.... gonna have to contact them again.. I wonder they will exchange it again got it yesterday
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Hahaha glad I stuck with my S7 edge. It's been perfect since day 1.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Bmo Debit card works , darn prepaid credit card doesn't work
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Well prepaid won't work because they don't have tap capabilities. Debit cards are just awesome. Thank you android pay lol