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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] CJLewis87:
Same here coming to think of it. But I'm like you, can't be bothered with the hassle so happy enough to just return my current phone and start over. I guess the only hassle that could arise is if at some point you lose the handset or knacker it beyond repair and you have to have it replaced via insurance. Although as mentioned above it sounds as though it should be okay providing your insurer confirms the change of IEMI.

I see on the T&C's it states " To the extent possible, we ask that you include the box and any original accessories

which were included within the box when you return the Existing Handset to us."

Which version of the S8 did you go for? I've really enjoyed my S7e so decided to go with the standard S8 seeing as its the same size dimension wise yet with a bigger sceeen
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Strangeland16:
same here ive gone for the s8 in grey I also have the s7 edge and it just about fits in my pockets I did toy with the idea of getting the s8+ but there is no way that's going to fit in to my pockets lol. if the s8 is the same size as the s7 edge that's perfect for me and as you say the bigger screen is going to be nice too. the accessories may be an issue I cant think where my headphones are and the power cable has seen better days. it gets folded up in my bag daily and the plastic shield has started to come away I'm really hoping that the accessories are not such a big deal :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] CJLewis87:
Haha I'm assuming it'll be fine. It does say "where possible" so doesn't really state it's a definite requirement. My charger is a bit beaten up too but was going to just keep it anyway as always handy having a spare charger for other devices in the house. I'm pretty sure I've got the original headphones unopened in the box! I would be suprised if that caused bother for people as surely Sammy appreciate the main item of value is the actual handset. I've recycled phones quite a few times in the past when upgrading and they've never asked for chargers to be included.

Anyway, I'm excited for the new phone. Looks great on the videos I've seen. Slightly anxious about the drop to 3000 mAh battery but not a deal breaker for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Strangeland16:
yes the batter is my one concern but I take a charger to work with me daily so have access to charge it anyway hopefully it will be somewhere near what the s7 edge gives me. that was also another thought for the s8+ as it gives the same battery we have now on the edge but that phone is too big for me . need to look in to case options and get a protector for the front and back just so its in pristine condition for next years launch of the s9 . I'm hoping that because the curve on the s8 isn't as fierce as the s7 edge we may get to see some decent glass protectors if not ill have to get a ultimate shield again
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] CJLewis87:
Yes some good points, I'm never far away from a plug and these things charge so damn fast anyway it's never been an issue. I've tended to go with the Spigen neo hybrid cases and found that to be a good option. My track record with phones is woeful normally, so its nothing short of a minor miracle I've kept my S7e in such good condition! let's hope I haven't just cursed it and crack the thing in the next 3 weeks ! :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jbpf77:
The battery is the main thing that's swung me away from upgrading. The S8 is the same size as the S7E but it has the same battery as the smaller S7, which is a strange decision. The battery life is just about perfect on the S7E, if the S8 had the same battery i probably would have upgraded.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] felixthecat:
Having seen them in store I'm now considering g the s8 plus coming from the s7e. Ps it looks like black and either silver or Gray available. Do you know which ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] CJLewis87:
Orchid Grey or Midnight Black are the two colour options available if getting direct from Samsung on the upgrade programme
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Babychan:
Just joined the upgrade programme and ordered the black s8 though my other half thinks I should have got the plus as not much difference in size. But i personally not like how long the plus looks. Hope I don't regret leaving the note series
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Strangeland16:
Had ordered the s8 but having seen them in the shop I've cancelled and gone for 8+. The s8 looked to small coming from the galaxy s7 edge but the s8+ really doesn't look all that big either also I've gone for the midnight black had gone for the orchard grey bug it looks almost purple from some angles
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Babychan:
I thought the plus looked really long and for some reason i didn't like that. But now starting to doubt my choice and i am coming from the note 5 so screen size for me is the same.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] felixthecat:
Went for the black s+, toyed with possible orchard gray... but didn't want silver sides, though i like the fact other colors have a black front.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Strangeland16:
Did you do it through the upgrade program any word if you can upgrade if you have lost the original device. Still got mine but be interested to know for future reference what happens if you don't have original ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] felixthecat:
you send the confirmation paperwork from the insurer with the new handset when returning it. i'll have the s8 by then so hope they do accept it as i dont want 2x contracts.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Bxrider117:
If you're on an upgrade plan, but have an existing line that can be upgraded, you should have no problem. If the line you're upgrading has the lost phone, you will have to pay off the phone before upgrading.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jbpf77:
I'm getting tempted to go for this now, my only remaining concern is the order in which the return of the old phone works. So you sign up for the new phone, pass credit check and pay a deposit, and when they send you the S8 they also send you a box to return the S7. When they receive it back they check it and then close down your old credit account.

But, what if there's a dispute over the condition of the old phone? They've said they'll charge up to £150 depending on damage etc, mine has a slight scratch on the screen so what happens if I go through all this then get a bill for £150 that I don't agree with, do they send me my S7 back and I return the S8 and they close the new contract instead, or am I stuck with two contracts unless I pay them £150. There's nothing in the Ts and Cs that covers this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Strangeland16:
Pass. It does say they accept general wear and tear on the screen when you apply so Maybee that will come under a scratch. Guess we will know once we send this back next week
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jbpf77:
Anyone else been charged again by Close Brothers over the last few days for the original account which should have been closed when you returned your old phone? They've taken two payments from me over the last two days..
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hazote:
hello,

My Z5C is under 32.2.A.0.224; Stock kernel .224 beta8 drm patch (found on post https://xdaforums.com/z5-compact/general/9-battery-drain-overnight-97-deep-sleep-t3382145 )

avec Xposed, amplify and power nap

So actually, which rom to choose ?

Does last roms resolves battery's problems ?

and which kernel to flash? ( with TWRP)

If I'm changing rom, must I reinstall Xposed ?

I'm totally lost now :s

thanks all
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fridlack:
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[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hazote:
up!

to have a best low battery's consumption,

which rom

which kernel to choose

with root, TWRP, Xposed (and drm fix, don't understand very well what is drm patch)
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trettet:
B381 Beta finally released for C636 a.k.a. SE Asian dual sim P9
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henryco11:
Wich security patch include?

Can you upload please a screen capture of the notification panel? I think that the panel have improvements.

[IMG="Panel notificaciones"]http://i.imgur.com/xIwqZ0p.png[/IMG]
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] SzeMeng76:
But I press apply, it shown the quota had been filled up. :(
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] CarLoowwww:
did someone update their p9 using the firmware updater? If so, can u give us some feedback?
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trettet:
You must join Huawei's beta program to install the update
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] CarLoowwww:
how to join?
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] zyper95:
Got the notification but when I tap apply it prompts has been filled up, as far as I know only those who sign should get the update first but I don't know why it shows in my HiCare app I didn't even sign up for the beta program.
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henryco11:
Huawei Updater tool works fine, but firmware finder app is more easy.
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] CarLoowwww:
which OTA update the 300MB or the 1GB+?

When i am sending the update to my updater using the firmware updater app the file with 300MB file size.. it downloaded a 500mb file and then after that it will verify the file and says it need to update the patch 2 which is another 500MB+ update. I dont know why..
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mockrocker:
Tried all the update files from firmware and all says authentication failed, update not authorized. So guys don't bother.
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] cheeze.keyk:
Tried downloading it on the Firmware Finder but it doesn't download.
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] june_lol:
failed to authenticate when install from firmware finder. any method to update without fail?
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] cheeze.keyk:
did you download the 1.3gb update from Firmware Finder? :confused:
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] june_lol:
i tried both 1.3gb and 375mb with no success
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trettet:
Use the DLOAD method
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] june_lol:
the dload method failed at 5%
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] swedenboy:
Today, my device receive this update, however, I've rooted and installed TWRP on this phone, so, is there anyway to install the update without remove root or TWRP?

Thanks
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] blablablacksheep:
is b381 still on beta?? because I receive an b381 update just now, and I updated my phone to b381 version
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] zyper95:
I think it is not a beta, I just factory reset my phone and run update and it shows that the OTA update B381 which has a size of 525 MB. I was able to update mine also without any issues.
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trettet:
This was back then, I already got the non-beta OTA update as well
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] TG09:
I am currently on C432B378 is this an old version? is there web page that explains the versions?
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] blablablacksheep:
I see, thanks for telling:laugh:
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KoronadalKid:
Have the same concern here, can someone please help us on how to solve this one? I want to apply the update without removing the root :/
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] darrr1:
No. That's imposibble

Wysłane z mojego EVA-L09 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KenDiriwan:
Patch

Received this OTA, anything should i be watch out ? Word from another forum it drains batt faster. :D
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trettet:
Same battery life for me
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KoronadalKid:
Bro, tanong lang.. do you think can we have the update on our rooted phones soon? Thanks for the answer
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] xtcislove:
Gone back to B378 from B383 because battery life sucks hard at B383.
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] LioN-HearT:
no and it will never happen. afaik you can atleast remove twrp and change it back to erecovery while root is intact, after you're done with the update you can just go install twrp again.
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KoronadalKid:
Thanks bro. Has someone tried this before? And another question, once I replace the TWRP by the stock recovery, will my phone get factory reset or won't the data get affected?
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] swedenboy:
Once you relock bootloader, all internal storage will be deleted.

FOr more information, in my case using AL10 debranded to L19, relock bootloader then my phone occured serious damage on system, then it was temporary brick. I had to do lots of step to bring it back.

My suggestion for rooted device, want to relock bootloader and receive OTA is:

- flash stock recovery

- flash intermedia rom, using guide from this page: https://xdaforums.com/p9/how-to/rollback-eva-l19-android-7-0-emui-5-0-t3496091 . It is applicable for L19 also (even debranded device)

- flash MM stock rom, then the bootloader will be relock

- Apply OTA update.

of course your device will be wipe totally, incl. internal storage.
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KoronadalKid:
Hi, guys! So I was able to update my rooted Huawei P9 phone from 361 to 381 (I updated through phone, I think I chose to download the 2g file instead of the 500MB+). It was really successful, though, as I checked, the root was removed so I tried installing it again. I wanted it to be still rooted so I followed this tutorial in order to do so: https://xdaforums.com/p9/development/twrp-t3565703/post71244945#post71244945. However, As I try to reboot my phone using fastboot on CMD, I got bootloop. Right now I cannot connect my phone to the computer since it cannot read it whenever i enter the fastboot/bootloader mode. I tried using the DLOAD technique but then I am stuck on the 5% and it always fails. I also tried the recovery thru WIFI thing but it also gives me the same result.

I think the most important thing for me right now is to get my phone detected by the computer when I plug it so I can do stuff with the bootloader. Please help me. :(
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trettet:
The Powet Intensive prompt hasn't prompted me of any apps that is using too much power on the background for days! And there has been no new apps listed in "History of Power Intensive apps" since I updated to B381, this could be the reason why people are having poor battery on the latest update, the system has not been monitoring and auto closing power intensive apps on the background :crying:
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KoronadalKid:
Hi, guys! I have successfully fixed my phone by using the dload method.. i downloaded an update file and it fixed everything.. however, as I try relocking my OEM.. all the system apps like camera, huawei ID, updater, and a lot more are missing. I've been searching for the right file on Google but it seems like no one has uploaded the B381 OTA yet.. Can someone help me find the zip file for those apps? Help will be surely greatly appreciated. I
[Huawei P9 Guides, News, & Discussion] swedenboy:
You should try using this intermediate update.app to get it back to MM stock rom then make OTA to Nougat later.

https://xdaforums.com/p9/how-to/rollback-eva-l19-android-7-0-emui-5-0-t3496091
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] SirRobin78:
A few minutes ago i´ll checked the FW info in xperiafirm and there is a new build for the first regions:

FW 32.3.A.2.33

Anyone knows something about that? A bugfix release? Or could this be Android 7.1? I think not, i´ll hope for a fix four sound problems... :) :good:
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] killuminati206:
Just downloaded and installed. I don't know the changes. Will keep posted if I find anything. Def not Android 7.1.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] killdozer56:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2017/03/3...t-and-z3-plus-with-march-2017-security-patch/
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] SirRobin78:
Recieved the FW a few minutes ago, no problems with update so far but i´ve found the first but on german devices, maybe this is also in different languages:

The sound menu is not translated correctly, it shows english translation even if system language is german...
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] _Nostromo_:
Can confirm the same in Customized CE1. No big deal yet unexpected at Sony... :confused:
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] vodanhdaisu:
This is the latest firmware with mega link

https://mega.nz/#!A1hiELwC!gHjE8dh1kWkWF6u9HnoHNP5FItT8wc1OT9JgdhaC1pY

Decryption case: !gHjE8dh1kWkWF6u9HnoHNP5FItT8wc1OT9JgdhaC1pY

If you can download it, Please reupload to another host. I can not download from mega
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] fBx:
Hi,

So a while ago my Smart View just stopped working. It was working fine in the beginning, but now when I press the Smart View button in dropdown menu, just nothing happens. It's always in a "faded" color - not uncolored like disabled options and not fully colored like enabled options. Just something in between.

I use package disabler to disable bloatware, but couldn't find anything TV-related in it that fixed it. There was com.samsung.android.app.withtv, which has a tv-and-smartphoney icon, but activating it again didn't help. No other hits for "smart", "view" or "tv" that I see related. Any idea what happened and how I could fix it, besides the obvious "restore to system settings" of course.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] adie1234:
Enable

Com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker

And it will work
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] fBx:
Well - thank you. That fixed it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] etnt7:
Hi,

Could you explain how to enable com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] RedDevils88:
using an app like package disabler pro
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] etnt7:
I got it fixed now. Thank you!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Jubbard:
So I like many others wish I would of got the Google edition instead of the Verizon edition for multiple reasons. I contacted the support for the pixel and asked if I could exchange it in for a Google edition. They said they probably couldn't but they would email me back to see. I checked my email today and got this in return :D

[IMG=" Email Screenshot "]https://1drv.ms/i/s!AlqAe0_YoKJzhf4DwxG-IsWayfuoRg[/IMG]

If you are going to try this please to not mention that you know of someone else that has or especially that someone made a XDA post about this I am sure that cannot do this for everyone and I had a few other reasons for wanting it exchanged so I say it again please do not mention this post or that you have heard of other people being able to I do not want them to regret exchanging mine. Please keep in mind that mine was in perfect condition and I am trading it in for the exact same specs. Thank you and I hope this helped!

** UPDATE **

I have now received my new device, it is the exact same model, as in same color and size, it just is the google edition instead of the one I bought at best buy for Verizon. I now have a Google edition and can OEM unlock and root just like everybody else. BTW just to be clear they sent me a whole new device they didn't just modify mine if anybody was confused, if you have any questions post them on here I will try to answer them asap! :D

** UPDATE 2 IMPORTANT**

A lot of you don't understand how I was able to do this so I will explain this more. When I contacted them this is what I said the reason was... I told them I bought the Google Pixel specifically to make it easier for me to develop apps. I said that the Verizon edition had many restrictions that made this difficult and I didn't have enough money to just go buy another google pixel just because it's from Verizon. I know a few of you have said that you told them it was too root, and that is great although I would not recommend it. They are not required to exchange it because of that but if you give them a reason like I did that makes since they should. I also told them it was in perfect condition which it was but I don't think It matters because when it shipped I got this email... ( check bottom) and it was basically a replacement even though it was perfect. So even though it worked for some people to tell them about the oem I would say not do that that because they don't have much sympathy for you if you can't root your phone. And lastly I know this part is done, but I would try to do it before lunch or right after because the support agent has all the power so basically if you find one that ins't in a great mood you won't have as good of chance. They have to escalate the support to a superior which will only happen if they think you deserve another device. I got an email the next day of how to exchange it, I will also include that screenshot. Hope this helps!!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] eqbirvin:
Thats pretty cool of them! I was wondering if you called, emailed or did live chat?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] gjrscribe:
Just tried asking on live chat. Nice op. Just said I wasn't pleased with Carrier restrictions at this stage. Didn't want to intimate the phone was busted as then there'd be no telling if they'd make me go thru VZW for a warranty replacement - my current pixel works fine. Of course, they referred me right to VZW. So unless you had some extraordinary reasoning or fault/complaint with the VZW model, I'm not clear how you scored this "exchange." It seems very clear that Google intends VZW pixels to be handled directly through that vendor alone, regardless of live chat help & capability.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Shadowwar1776:
Confirmed

I contacted Google support via chat and told them I was extremely disappointed when I realized that Verizon locked the bootloader and disabled the OEM lock. He asked me where I purchased the pixel and I told him Verizon. He asked if I had contacted Verizon about the issue and I told him that I could exchange it with Verizon but the bootloader would still be locked and it wouldnt solve my problem. He told me that it he thought it probably wouldn't be possible to exchange it for the Play edition but he said he would make the request at a higher level and after a few minutes he came back and told me it was approved. After a few minutes I received the email with the RMA. I was honest with him about why I was disappointed with the locked bootloader and it still got approved.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] jmartin72:
Did you use the support chat on your phone?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] gjrscribe:
Call me suspect still..I just called Google this time (wherein before I chatted), and posed my issue verbatim...."We have no policy that governs exchange of a product due to dissatisfaction with a locked bootloader. Sorry." Done. No escalation. Nothing. So, congrats to those that made it through! :good:
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Sometimes people get lucky.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Shadowwar1776:
Yes I used the support chat on the pixel.

---------- Post added at 06:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:17 PM ----------

That's what I'm thinking is the case.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Jubbard:
I used the live chat they have for Pixels in the settings, and I have found out they do this for most people they just don't say anywhere publicly they they will exchange the devices.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] trebor_edwards:
Just tried to attempt via live chat. Was told there is no option for exchange and to contact Verizon. Hopefully some magic dev will come up with an alternate solution to unlock:fingers-crossed:
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Waynehead69:
OP, that is simply brilliant! I am on live chat now!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Dri94:
Only way to get Google to replace is if you send yours back first. Sucks but i guess can be done. Not sure if you are guaranteed the gp edition