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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Shame amazon.ca Visa card isn't supported ,even on apple pay it didn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
It seems like it's a slow rollout. I am very happy I'm with CIBC and they support both debit and credit. Don't even need my wallet anymore lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
I wished Samsung pay had a wide spread launch, it would have destroyed apple pay and Android pay. Oh well
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Just sold my s7 edge and got the 8+. Regardless of root which we will get, the s8 destroys it in every way
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Keep dreaming Bill. You're locked down forever. The phones are identical except for screen sizes. Big whoooop.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Ha ha you are dead wrong. How is your s8 running
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] fortesquieu:
I'm in the same situation as you. I've owned Android phones since HTC Incredible days (hah) and rooted every phone. For S8+, I don't feel there's a need for root (except for ad block)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Yes I can't believe how much more reliable and stable it is without root. I do still miss it but it definitely helps that this phone doesn't need it
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
Download adhell from the play store it'll block all your ads.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kachunkachunk:
Been going strong since day-1. Still don't miss root here, too! I'm not sure how that is, but I'm happy that's the case. I still have my 6P if I want to mess around with rooted stuff, but I frankly just haven't bothered powering it back on. Android (or whatever derivative you'd consider this, I guess) is finally at a point where it's not so necessary to root. But ask me a few years ago, I'd swear that root was absolutely required.

Adhell seems to be decent enough non-root method in lieu of Adblock, by the way.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] golfinggino:
I received an update today, not sure what it was it just finished downloading when I picked​ up my phone after lunch today I did the update just curious what it was
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dakunclear:
What's the update number?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
And who is your carrier
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] golfinggino:
Not sure where do I find that info
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
We're not sure either...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] golfinggino:
Lol I haven't used a stock android phone in years and still wouldn't if we had root and recovery. The phone was from Samsung not a carrier
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] harryo604:
So got my 3rd s8 plus from fido red screen issue again very profound when tilting phone
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Quickvic30:
Even after changing/lowering the red filters in adaptive display settings?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] harryo604:
Yup but still does not fix it... the phone should come fine from factory
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dakunclear:
Options > about phone > build number

You're looking for the last 4 numbers/letters
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] geby86:
With Rogers.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] golfinggino:
The build number I know I that you meant something else it is AQEJ
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Quickvic30:
Just a friendly heads up, software can be had here http://www.updato.com and download speeds are BLAZING fast compared to sammobile.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Thanks but why would we need to download them? We don't have root so why wouldn't we just do over the air? Not trying to be a smart arse just curious
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
Scratch what I said about older samsung wireless chargers. Even though tech is same, it seems I'm not alone with issues regarding charging, it pauses after about 80% and never finishes. I have both older kinds and same thing. Apparently safety feature after note7 pauses charging after it gets too hot, but probably there is a bug cause the phone after stopping charging stays hot and never finishes.

Samsung has yet to acknowledge bug, let alone issue a fix. All my chargers are samsung bought from best buy.

So wires it is. Not paying $130 for overpriced sh't that will be phased out next year, and doesn't even come with own cable.

Sent from my phone
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
That's weird mine doesn't have that issue, I have the old flat fast charger and the stand one.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Quickvic30:
Not a fan of OTA's, nothing but problems it seems like, just for reading through this thread that is apparent. I like doing clean installs. OTA'S are essentially dirty flashing updates over your old firmware which causes issues in various ways as we've seen here in this thread. If you do use this firmware using the HOME.CSC will retain your data which is pretty much dirty flashing again. If you use the regular CSC that will wipe all your data so beware of that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Ok wasn't sure but makes sense. I'm not much of a dirty flasher as well so will do a clean install as well. Cheers mate
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Quickvic30:
The only time that issue has happen to me is when I use the eng.boot or combination file for developers. Do me a favor and go into your settings then about phone the software and what does the kernel version say?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Idan73:
Deleted double post. Tapatalk acting up

Edit... Crap... Looked 2 posts, now seems deleted original. Oh well

Anyways Just mu luck [emoji1]

To answer about kernel.

Stock kernel. Rooted phone. International model.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dakunclear:
I bought one from Seneo on amazon and it doesn't do that.....
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyclops1055:
I use the Spigen F300W wireless charger and have no issues, it fully charges and my S8+ doesn't get hot.

Spigen F300W wireless charger
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] harryo604:
Well after 4 phone exchanges I finally got a perfect s8 plus screen no red tint in any of the display modes.. don't need to adjust any screen settings... edges are perfect too... the building date on sticker on back of phone was 4/2017

This is how the phone should come out of box.. none of this bandaid screen adjustment settings
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I was having random reboot issues until the last update. Had the last one after I did a factory reset after the last update. It's been about two weeks and I haven't gotten an issue since. Now question is. Should I bring it to the Samsung repair center? Or just let it be for now?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
They're just going to do the same thing, reset the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
That's what I'm worried about.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ddmmak:
Hey guys, will the unlocked S8+ from Best Buy in the states work up here? I believe it should but wanted confirmation. Its $725 right now.

Thanks,
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Yeah it will
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
They actually replaced the motherboard. They said it was defective. I'm glad they actually fixed it. Knock on wood.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ddmmak:
What about updates though? as it is probably not going to come through Rogers... would I just update according to what I find online? Or will the phone actually get updates up here?

Thanks,
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Depends if you get it from Verizon or at&t , they use their own update tool. If you get the U model ( unlocked version , you should be good to go) also why not get the exynos version instead?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Is anyone here really happy with their S8+? I have the edge s7 and not sure what I want to do. I am throughly enjoying xposed and marshmallow, not sure if I want to jump ship yet.

Sent from my S7 Edge+Rooted+Xposed
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Are we ever really happy?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Hahahha very good question.

Sent from my S7 Edge+Rooted+Xposed
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I much prefer my S8+ over my s7 edge most definitely. The screen on the s7 was always way too small for me.

Looking fwd to the note 8 though as well lol

Sent from my S8+ exynos , S7 Edge exynos or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] harryo604:
Very happy with phone now that I have perfect screen
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Guy's just a quick heads up my FD version updated today from AQEB TO AQF7 and it broke mobile data on rogers...wiped my APN also.

Figured id just populate my rogers APN and id be fine but no dice.

I had to odin back to AQEB to fix it.

May be a one off, i plan to let it OTA again to find out but figured id let you fellas know.

sent from my Note 7 or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
I thought latest Rogers version is AQEJ.

So the one ur talking about is the international version but using in Rogers?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
I'm still on AQDG
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
FD is dual sim...international yes.

Ditched the snapdragon lol

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That's 2 back i think....where's yours from?

Mines a panama device? Probably just a matter of different regions.

But ive never had an OTA cause me that issue before
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
From somewhere in Asia. Yeah that's really weird never heard of that happening before
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Anyone root yet ? I still haven't
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
There is no root yet for our device if you have acanadian version
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Talking about the exynos version [emoji6]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Haha...me either!

I had planned on waiting a week or 2 when it was new to make sure i had no issues then just never got around to it.

Given the note 8 is right around the corner at this point I may not bother..i dont love the S8 enough to keep and buy a note 8 also so likely will trade it in...especially if i pick up the re released note 7 also.

Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
I'm only interested in note 8 if it has a larger screen than gs8+. I never ever used the s pen when I had the note series phones.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Its supposed to.

Along with dual cameras and embedded finger print sensor or at a minimum a better placed one lol.

And god knows what else..they need to blow us away this after blowing us up last year lol.

I used the spen and have been missing it since my note 7, been buying notes every tear since the note 2 so Im used to having it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Time to brag , I had all note series phone apart from note 7. Man note 7 was so sexy, specially in the coral blue color.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Hey I just got this update last night and my mobile data still works. I'm using it on Koodo.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yep thats the one that messed me up, probably just a fluke but figured i better mention it.

Cool new feature on the nav bar...native immersive mode!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
So people buy the exynos version not to root? Makes sense... [emoji57]

Sent from my S7 Edge+Rooted+Xposed
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
You buy it for the performance and battery life. ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I figured Id get around to it eventually lol but at this point with the note 8 around the corner and me likely not keeping the S8 I wont bother....probably lol

Whats important is that I can if I want to..with the snapdragon its no go at all.

Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
You were so pumped about exynos, I thought u would root it first day.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
So did I and thats usually what happens when i get a New device

Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
I used to develop asop roms and always wanted rooted phones. Would install rom every day.

With s8+ and lack of root forced me to use the phone without wipe ever since the first prerelease day. Now I like it. Feels much more productive.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I'm late to the party but finally got the exynos S8+. Rooted and rolling. Very easy process. So far so good.

Sent from my S7 Edge+Rooted+Xposed
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oxxshadow:
Can anyone confirm if the phone locks the to first sim you insert in Canada? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
It's been that way for a while.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dakunclear:
I got update this morning for 39MB
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sword Fish:
I got it too. Would be nice if they fixed the horrible Bluetooth issues!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Did the add the navigation bar hide setting
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
What Bluetooth issue? I've never had any.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dhorgas:
This and also we did not receive the enhanced nav bar functionality with this update. Samsung is delivering inconsistent updates with the same version number to different regions. Quite disappointing to see that we cannot get consistent experience between different regions.

No, see my comment above. The version is AQF7, same as Europe and India but no nav bar enhancements present at all.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Title101:
I noticed on a forum posting a feature that appears to be missing from my phone. The "Set as priority" is not available as shown in the image I obtained from the net. I also included a screenshot from my phone that shows it missing. Does anyone also have it missing as well? If so, I wonder if it's carrier specific? I'm with Bell Mobility.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
This shows on mine also but i have an exynos version so maybe thats why?

Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dhorgas:
I am will Bell Canada as well. I have the priority option for that exact same app. I think that perhaps the version of the app you're running has an issue. I am using the Snapdragon version of the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
Hiding the nav bar might be nice but the new color choices are horrible.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Title101:
Thanks for the feedback. I ended up looking through the setting and found the culprit. Both of the settings need to be disabled. Both were enabled in my case.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rocky272727:
Yes it will. It will also update the CSC code based on the first sim card and will wipe the phone.

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Have you been experiencing any performance related issues?

Since I updated my phone to this version, my phone has started freezing, disable wifi freezes the phone. Coming out of airplane mode also freeze the phone. Using Google now completely makes the phone irresponsive.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
No random reboots since my factory reset after the last update. ? Fingers crossed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyclops1055:
Samsung Dex

If anyone is interested in getting a Samsung Dex but don't want to pay $249 for it, I just ordered one from Amazon.ca for $159.95, the only difference I can see, is it doesn't come with a charger or a USB cable.

Samsung Dex from Amazon
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Anyone here have insurance from ebay? Recommended? I guess it depends how clumsy I am lol

Sent from my S8+Rooted
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Darn if I knew about them I would gotten warranty, too late for me. Usually I get warranty when I purchased from states ( square trade) but not this time...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
Same thoughts here..square trade was so good...amazing service..they replaced a phone and a laptop
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Anyone having any freezing issues? Last month it so my S8+ has been freezing up at least once a day and becoming unusable.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyclops1055:
I've had no freezing or random reboots since I've had mine, I've had it for almost 2 months now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] balpreetsaini:
I have been. Completely random and unusable when it occurs.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Wonder what if anything we can do.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] balpreetsaini:
Been debating trying a reset. Just don't want to go through the hassle. Manually deleting the cache through recovery mode seems to resolve the issue for a little bit, but then it comes back.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I've been getting random reboots since day one, along with the occasional freeze. That happened twice. Also the fingerprint scanner not working. Brought my phone to the samsung service center twice. First time they changed my main board. Issues kept reoccurring. Went back and they did an update and a factory reset. It's been 2 weeks haven't had issues since. Fun fact they straight up refused to acknowledge the fingerprint issue, said I was doing it wrong. It's a well documented problem. Anyway I'd say you should call Samsung and send it for repair. Those issues need to be documented.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lexcyn:
Anyone get the July update yet? I'm on Telus and haven't seen anything. Waiting for the hide navbar option.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyclops1055:
Last update I received was AQF7
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lexcyn:
Yeah I've got that one, but theres a newer one with the July security patch making its way around.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] htc fan89:
Don't think any Canadian version got it yet, got it on my exynos version couple of days ago . On AQG5 now
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Be careful with that version...twrp doesnt work with it yet.

sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] peachpuff:
The July update should come out at the beginning of August, we're always a month behind.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dakunclear:
July update just came out, got the update today on freedom mobile.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] therock3181:
Yup got the update during the night of Sunday to Monday on Telus.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Just got the update on bell
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Msan2000:
Got the update on Rogers
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nicholaschum:
Yay, just got the update too.

Unfortunately it's still not fully up to date with Exynos in terms of changes, but woot.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] golfinggino:
I got the update the other day I like that the Nav bar is gone in most apps I don't like that it is white and I can't seem to change it to black as I had it before
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Quickvic30:
Yeah idk what they were thinking taking away the custom color option, I'd rather have that then the immersive option. Is it just me or is the navbar not changing to the correct color backgrounds like it used to?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] funkabyl:
Hello, any news about the possibility to root a S8+ branded (Rogers) ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] therock3181:
Take a look here. Have fun reading !

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/current-root-progress-g950u-g955u-t3623444
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] zirt57:
Has anyone in Canada received Bixby voice? If I look at installed apps I see Bixby Voice, but if I launch Bixby, the voice icon is missing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] azezamere:
Guys here is how u can add black color nav bar just with a APK and also no more white color when opening keyboard install APK restart go to settings display and nav bar setting choose the color . That's it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] anewday:
Anyone tried using a verizon sim on theirs? What are the side effects?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dhorgas:
It's not just you. It is not changing. It is staying white even with black background apps. Glitches out even in Netflix.

Where did this APK come from?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shadowdudez2:
Hey guys been a while, i need some recommendations for a microsd card. Main purpose would be for movies/tv shows and anime while traveling. Will need at least 64gb +. phone is Samsung galaxy s8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Triggerhand:
How are you going to do that? Just trading in the S8 or what?

I also want the Exynos... how ..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sword Fish:
My past experience is that Samsung ships later than carriers sometimes as late as 3-4 weeks later.

Swordfish
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Sorry bro how am I going to do what? Not sure what you mean.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shadowdudez2:
Is there any significant difference in pre-ordering from Samsung or a carrier? Like do you get less bloatware? Need to know so I can decide where to purchase mine
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
The only diff is that when you buy from sammy you should get an unlock code with the device.

It will lock to the first sim you out in it and you will get all that carrier bloatware as well.

But you can unlock it for free with the code...a carrier device you will need to pay to unlock

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] wind784:
Ordered the s8+ direct from Samsung myself. Talked with support also and was told the gearvr bundle would come with it, no filling out forms etc to redeem. Hopefully they get shipped early like some carriers are flouting.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Caught in the wild. Damn she fine [emoji7]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
I preordered mine from Koodo the other day. They ship starting on the 17th.

I emailed the Koodo Webstore though. Every picture on the site shows Orchid Grey. Every other carrier in Canada (including Telus, which owns Koodo) is selling Orchid Grey. Tech sites are also saying that Koodo is selling Black and Orchid Grey. I am thinking that their listing for silver is a typo, but I want to find out for sure. I am hoping it is, but if it isn't....i'll take the silver anyways. :)

*EDIT* I received a reply from the Koodo Webstore. It is indeed Orchid Grey. The silver on the website is a typo.