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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SwagGoat:
Called 1-855-254-4747 and was told that my order will ship April 21st and will take 3 to 7 business days to arrive. I ordered on March 29th, 30 minutes after the keynote. My CC was charged on April 1st. Thanks Samsung, a real joy to deal with you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] groaner:
Wow, That's ****ty! I'm sorry to hear that, and I'm sorry I was able to order the day before yesterday and get a tracking number today. :/ I honestly thought I"d be waiting.

(honestly not trying to rub it in)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tveith:
Is anybody else having problems with Samsung Pay? When I load the app, it checks for compatibility, loads my Samsung ID, then brings me to a "Learn More" screen. I click the link and I'm able to enter my email address to register for CIBC access. I receive the email from CIBC and click the link to download the required Samsung Pay app. The Galaxy Apps opens, but I receive a notification telling me that it can't find the app, I'm in the wrong country, or I have an incompatible device. I've emailed Samsung and spoken to them on the phone. They have opened a case and say they will call back when they find a solution (yeah, right LOL). It would be nice to know if others are having the same problem. Thanks!

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Same here, receiving the same error message. I called Samsung and they've opened a "case". They say they will contact me when they find a solution (hahaha). Let me know if you find a solution.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
Same here, not ordering from samsung ever again. Should of went to their store, those people got the phone on monday.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Same here. Got a call back from CIBC but I can't take the call bc I'm at work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SwagGoat:
I'm not even excited anymore to be honest. If I do happen to have this red screen issue or anything else, I'm not even going to be looking for a replacement, I'll keep my 7 Plus and wait for the iPhone 8. They failed me with the Note 7, if they fail me again I'm out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tveith:
Please let me know if cibc is able to resolve your issue. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Just for comparison sake heres my s7 edge, Note 7 and s8 plus side by side
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JamieD81:
Got my black s8+ today and mom got her grey s8. Both from Telus.

I already don't miss my Nexus 6P
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] choch69:
I was hoping to set this up and take advantage of the free 1300 points so I can get an s-case.

I guess this option isnt ready yet....
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
So Force. Did you end up getting the exynos version?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shadowdudez2:
is that a theme you are using to make the UI look like that?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Not yet its still not in stock so jist feeling out how i like the device on this snapdragon version (and I like it lol) Hoping end of week early next week for exynos

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Yes sir, its called blue streak in the sammy theme store.

Also using UIblue icons on the s7 and note 7
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
What does this mean?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
Free food and drinks, that's what it means, go go go!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
It's in Toronto though no?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yep....5 min from me :D

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shadowdudez2:
Thanks. Interesting you say next week, were you able to get info(regarding Exynos) from that website you mentioned? Think they will have enough available? Wasn't able to contact them myself due to busy schedule. Also is there really a significant difference in snapdragon and exynos? I heard its only ram and memory.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] choch69:
has anyone else tried their samsung speaker dock they got for pre-ordering?

Mine is a lemon, it wont turn on while plugged it and the phone doesnt recognize being docked on it. What a POS!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Lucky bastard!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Except im not invited lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Did you get the invite too? If you didn't you're welcome to mine. I live in Montreal and tomorrow is 4:20 I'll be in no condition to drive to Toronto. Lol.

Edit

Just saw your last post.

Let's see if we can make it happen.

:)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I wonder how that would work or even if you can use someone else invite lol?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sword Fish:
Samsung Pay app download now working. Try your link CIBC sent you. Allowed me to add CIBC Visa and Wells Fargo Debit Card.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] emann56:
Still no CIBC debit card.... :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
I registered for the Canadian trial of Samsung pay beforehand. In the email I received, I clicked the app link and updated the app via the Galaxy Apps.

I was then able to set it up and register my CIBC Visa normally. It registered and it working fine.

Did you guys register here first?

http://pages.samsung.com/ca/samsung...ay_samsung-pay-hv_samsung pay canada_20130214
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Thanks. They obviously fixed it today. Look at the version . It's dated for tomorrow. That's why it works now.

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So mad now. Had my phone set up and now I have to factory reset. Downloaded samsung pay apk 2.8.0 and it just says insert SIM card from Korea! Won't let me downgrade, delete or install an earlier version. Smh...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rsarwar:
https://shop.samsung.com/ca/login.php

Down this morning? can't login to check my status, not that its much use but still .. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] exparanoia:
Yea it's down.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I'm having the worst time with this thing. Did the factory reset. The app loads but when I get to this page I press start and nothing happens.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
I had the same issue. It hangs there, but eventually works. Make sure you are on LTE. It wouldn't connect properly to register on wifi for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] exparanoia:
Bah, rep said it would ship yesterday, didn't get an email yet and the site is down.

Edit: Site's back up, no change on my order. smh
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Thanks for the tip. Didn't work though. I turned off Wifi and re hit start for like 2 minutes and nothing happened.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] exparanoia:
Called them, they said it shipped.

No notification, no tracking number.

She also said expected by April 30th... sigh.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SwagGoat:
I think she's saying that because they are informed it can take up to 7 days and they don't work during the weekend. Kind of makes sense but still...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Are you sure you have the newest version? I updated it via Galaxy Apps before it would even start working, then another update came shortly after, and it worked perfectly after that.

I am on version 2.7.03, what version do you have?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Yup! No update available. Samsung told me it was a known issue and they are working on it. You probably got in before it went down or something.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Samsung pay started working as of today. IE release day. ?Now I hope the add it to the gear s3!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lvds2000:
I called Samsung e-commerce and they said cannot find my order detail/or not paid. I paid it on Mach 29. They really suck.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] evilive27:
I cancelled my order. I'm over Samsung after the note 7 and this pre order mess.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] exparanoia:
Samsung shipped my order via UPS... Expected Tuesday. wtf
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I guess you guys missed the several warnings about ordering directly from Samsung. It's always a s**t show! You're going to get your phone a full week later and your updates too... Oh well. At least you know for next time.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tveith:
I did the same thing initially. But all you had to do was go to settings, apps, Samsung pay. Click the three dots at the top right of the screen, and select remove updates. Worked for me and now I've updated to the proper cibc version available in the samsung app store.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
It's all resolved since this morning.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ChazzMatt:
Nobody will confirm yet Exynos can be unlocked this year. Frustrating.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Well at at least no developer has confirmed it.

Even if its locked also the exynos is much smoother overall and has better battery life

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Exynos version should be available on eBay starting April 28th. But it's 100 dollars more expensive comparing to koodo pricing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ChazzMatt:
But there's plenty of people in other countries that have it now, right now in their hands. Just a simple yes or no.

Some guy over in the S8 forum was talking about doing EXTENSIVE audio tests to see whether the DAC in his Exynos S8 can beat the award-winning DAC in the ZTE Axon 7. WAIT, what? Who cares about that? See if you can UNLOCK the bootloader! Pronto! Talk about misguided priorities...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
I meant to purchase for us Canadians who want the superior version. We gotta wait for a developer to get the ball rolling.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ChazzMatt:
Uhmmm... last year was simple OEM unlock for Exynos, I've been told repeatedly. That's what I'm talking about, whether it's still that easy or not. I'm not talking about needing a dev to do magic.

GALAXY S7 EXYNOS

And last year, Samsung shipped Exynos variant to Canada -- but apparently too many Americans found that out and crossed the border. ;)

Mexico = cheap prescription drugs.

Canada = unlocked bootloaders.

Gotta crack down on that! No more Exynos for the Canadians.

BUT this year, people are saying Samsung has changed the security stuff for Exynos, so it's possible it won't be that easy any more. THAT is what I'm waiting to hear. Is is still just a simple setting to toggle or not?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
That sucks, guess gotta import those exynos version. Samsung should just abandon Qualcomm, sucks Qualcomm got a stronghold on OEM with their patents. Otherwise we all be enjoying out exynos gs8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
Just got an email stating that my Gear VR has been shipped and will arrive on Tuesday. Much faster than I expected.

For the record, I'm with Rogers and we had to fill out a form on the Samsung site to register for the Gear VR.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
I did the same thing by pre-registering on gear website.

Got the phone today and registered it as a new device in my Samsung account.

Do I have to do anything more to get the device?

I did not get any confirmation saying that my device is registered to get a free VR
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Just got it, now to wait for my screen protector to arrive.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
Yes yes now i know, lesson learned, screw you tech data. My phone is waiting at purolator until monday, i could of had it last monday if i went to the store to order it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Welcome to the club My man! Now chuck that awful iPhone 7 plus out the window. And remember. If there is no picture it didn't happen. :silly:

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I feel your pain bruh! Bottom line is only a few people in America will buy directly from Samsung which makes them take a backseat next to a Telus, Bell or Rogers that will order 50 thousand units at a time.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
Nope, you've done what you needed to do. Now you just wait.

I think I got an email confirmation from Samsung a day or two after I logged into my Samsung account on the S8+. Then today I suddenly got an email from UPS saying that a shipping label is created and it will be delivered on Tuesday.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
Any idea where we can purchase the Dex dock?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Mine came yesterday

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SwagGoat:
Anyone else still hasn't received their phone? I ordered on March 29th from Samsung, CC was charged April 1st... I'm very disappointed...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
That's fast! Have you tried it out yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yeah first time using a VR....not really my thing and I doubt i use it much but the remote is a nice feature to have.

Even though i focused it the view still seemed a little blurry and grainy. My screen is set to WQHD so doesnt get any better than that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
That's disappointing. At least it didn't cost anything.

I have yet to experience VR of any sort. I'm pretty skeptical (I hate 3D movies, the 3D is terrible), but at least this gives a chance for a free look.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yeah my thinking exactly...it was free and i wanted to try it.

No harm no foul..

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] The G Dept.:
It was my first experience with VR, I liked it, but the image quality is so bad, I was really disappointed. It's like looking at a CRT tv from a few inches away .
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Exactly and we are using the best display available. I cant imagine how bad it must be on older devices

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
I also ordered on the 29th, purolator tried to deliver yesterday.

You need 8k+ to have a crisp image, even 4k won't be enough for vr. Oculus and vive look just as bad.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SwagGoat:
I called earlier today and my order is still "Open"... I can literally walk to the store right now and buy one myself... This Gear VR better be worth it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Here's my gs8+ next to my iPhone. Dam Samsung knocked it out of the park.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SwagGoat:
Yeah my friend who ordered 2 weeks after me from Samsung as well received his this week while I'm still waiting on "Open" but my iPhone 7 Plus looks like a 10 years old phone next to it. Crazy difference. Also, I'm salty, sorry...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] redz1234:
Sup Force.. Long time.. See you gripped an S8.. I'm thinking about it myself.. Still rocking my Note5..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
What screen protector are you guys using? I'm waiting for the best buy one to become available.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
None because they all suck lol.

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge

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Ya it has been awhile!

I usually nab new stuff when it drops lol, if still have my note 5 if i hadnt run out of space on it though lol

You going to grab an S8?

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
I don't think u need a screen protector... It is so difficult to scratch the screen these days.. I don't think I had one for the past many years and never had any scratch issues and I never took good physical care of my devices. See the accessories section, few recommendations there.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
I never use my phones without one, gg5 is softer and easily gets scratches. So, I'm probably not going be using my gs8+ until I get a screen protector that works well with a case. I know I'm weird.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Always did too, had to get used to not having one with the s7 edge and note 7.

I can't do plastic ones they feel like crap and always have some orange peel effect ... glass or nothing

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Zer0_:
I'm using a G-Color screen protector that I got off of Amazon Canada .

https://www.amazon.ca/Protector-G-C...TF8&qid=1492899060&sr=8-1&keywords=g+color+s8

Its quite nice and its a wet installation, so it should stick on fairly well. I have also ordered the Spigen Neoflex. I have yet to see what that is so I'll report back to see which is better.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
How do the wet install screen protectors feel? Are they soft to the touch where a nick with your nail will leave a mark?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Zer0_:
It is quite soft to be honest, especially this g-color one. It doesn't bother me too much though. I think if you press down hard enough, it will leave a tiny mark (might go away afterwards, however)

I think the spigen one might feel a bit better. I'll report back once it comes in next week. :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Cut your nails and you won't have that problem.

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Skinomi or iqshield are the best wet screen protectors I have ever used for the S7 edge. Extremely clear and durable. Trust me, I've been through a ton of lame protectors through Amazon and other means.

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Force grabs anything released my Sammy. He still has his note 7 which is crazy. Samsung gavene$1150 refund for mine lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
I'm thinking of getting an exynos version and getting the blue one.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Im getting silver..love that colour on these phones! Note 7 and s7 edge are both silver too lol

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
What colour do you have ? I have orchid grey and it looks pretty cool.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] choch69:
I wish we could root, I cant stand all of these ads.

I also hate all of these useless preloaded apps that I dont use.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
You mean like this?

If my itty bitty nails will scratch it then so will everything else, it will look like crap after a short time.

This will get rid of all the ads https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getadhell.androidapp&hl=en or this https://block-this.com/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shadowdudez2:
can't wait to get a exynos s8+, gonna be going from s3 that i had for 5 years now to this. hope it lasts long as my s3
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] x111:
How can you buy Sh...ty US, Canada version when we can get korean version which comes with 128gb and 6gb RAM. That is so stupid that we have to have lower model. WTF Samsung !!

And on top of that it hard to get unlocked bootloader with root and AOSP !!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I got black but knowing i wouldnt be keeping it...the gray looks nice i have to admit since it changes colours in the light but its just not for me

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Dont wish...just buy a exynos.

Problem solved as they already have twrp and root.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dhorgas:
This is known as the screen door effect. So far no VR save perhaps the Playstation VR has addressed this. You need much higher pixel density than the current density to even get remotely close to solving this problem. Perhaps a true 4K screen may come closer...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
Where are you guys offering the Exynos version?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Drunkadf:
Anyone buying the International version with Clove or Handtec?

I'm trying to figure out how much duty I have to pay
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
I'm going be getting from eBay. Just need to sell it the seller I bought my gs7 edge from is selling it. I only got charged like 20 dollars for duty when I bought from that seller.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
20? Thats it? That's really good...i heard guys getting dinged for 90 or more

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Yeah usually it's around that , I was really shocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LimitsX:
I have a question for those buying international S8.

I have Galaxy S6 international version and the cellular network is piece of crap. I get 1 bar to 0 bars on LTE and in my area ive tested 3T and Pixel XL, both have full bars LTE. I tested a Canadian S6 model, it had 4 bars of LTE, but the international S6 has 1 or 0 bars. I've bought S7 edge international same network signal issues, 1 to 0 LTE bars, but for Canadian S7 edge, i had full bars and even LTE+. I did not have LTE+ for international S7 edge. I have consistently dropped calls for S6 international and S7 edge international. I tested international and Canadian variant of S6 and S7 edge with Rogers and Telus network..big difference.

I get the worse cellular reception with international variants of S6 and S7 edge but not Canadian.

So, those who buy international samsung phones, do you not experience these issues? I literally lose my network as I am commuting to Toronto Downtown from suburban city. But Pixel XL never had issues at all, nor Canadian variant of S6 and S7 edge.

Can someone shed light on this? It's frustrating how I have barely no signal on S6 international but Canadian variant has 4 to full bars. This applies to 3G+ connection as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Never happen to me when I bought my gs7 edge , I had the f version.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LimitsX:
I had F version too. Contacted samsung, they said, the modem is not optimized/not intended for Canadian region.

I never got LTE+ on international version. But canadian variant i did.

How can 3T with limited LTE bands offer great signal strength and speed, but S6 and S7 international can't?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kingofkings11:
Has anyone received their pre-order from Rogers?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
one of the note 7s i had and my s7 edge both international versions and i have not noticed any difference in signal .

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Pre order for?

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge