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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] sloppyseconded:
Recently purchased a new, unlocked S8+ and got a new SIM from Verizon. This was approximately 2 weeks ago. Zero problems up until this week. I have been on 4 flights this week - before each flight, the phone works great. When I land on the other end, Verizon LTE pops right up, varying numbers of bars as one would expect depending on arrival airport, just like it would normally when I have service and can do everything. However, nothing. No texts, no calling, no data. Tried toggling various things, resetting, nothing for a hour after that, all the while I've got 3-4-5 bars and I can see the data arrows lighting up like there is upload/download transfer or communication.

Finally, I tried "reset network settings" as a last resort and immediately my phone worked like a charm. It has happened another 3 times since - every single time I have flown, with the exact same results.

All domestic flights, not anywhere near an international border that may generate roaming concerns. While I'm not a guru, I'm not a complete newbie either - this is my 4th galaxy and it's definitely not something I'm doing or have ever had problems with before. I fly all the time and never a problem like this until this week. Checked APN, it's right. Checked software update - have most recent.

Any ideas? I'm desperate. Have searched literally everything I can think of and no one else seems to be reporting this problem, not to mention it's difficult to describe in a Google search. About at my wit's end having to re-enter wifi and passwords every day, relearn Bluetooth devices. Theres no other way to truly reset the mobile data settings and get my phone to work that I've discovered. Please, please help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] pituralex:
Hello, i have a small question.

Any one knows how you can assign a custom app on the bixby button after the recent update that lets u disable it completely?

Apps like bxactions or other bixby remap apps dont work if you have it disabled.

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Spreewee:
Nothing lost if we don't try asking something so here it goes

I just bought the s8+ and my question is, when visiting the background a theme store

i searched the catergory "technology", in this tab i found themes where it says animated so am assuming there is something animated to the theme, so i decided to 'try' a theme, but none of them where animated, does this need to be seperatly activated ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] raw_ice:
Strange notification Icon on my S8+

Hello,

I have an S8+ (Exynos) running Renovate ICE 5.1

However I'm having a weird notification icon on my phone next to the wifi notification. It is a phone shaped icon similar to the phone update notification but without any arrows.

I have found nothing online for it means.

Does anyone have a clue?

Never mind found out it was for the rotation lock.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] necross_o:
S8+ Wifi bandwidth on 5Ghz

Hey Guys,

Did any of you come across the HUGE difference in bandwidth between the S8+ and any other device on 5Ghz networks? This is just embarrassing...

This is the Galaxy S8+ (US unlocked)

[IMG="Galaxy S8+ on 5Ghz"]https://imgur.com/a/SUnY6[/IMG]

And this an Iphone 7s

[IMG="Iphone 7s on 5Ghz"]https://imgur.com/a/rw64U[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] antuketot76:
Hey guys,

Would like to ask, did anybody get the latest september security patch on their device yet?

Concern on blueborne vulnerability, is it samsung release the new security patch for it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Trina9:
From what I've read, it's just been released in Europe. The USA is usually one month behind.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] antuketot76:
Fyi, Im from Malaysia (Asia region) still wont receive any patch from samsung and same goes to S8 model. Hoping they will release it as soon as possible.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] darkmuck:
Is it possible to use a Verizon branded SM-G955U on T-Mobile? Do they come unlocked? Specifically I'm looking at this one: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsun...idnight-black-verizon/5869518.p?skuId=5869518

Are there any downsides to getting the Verizon branded vs a non-carrier branded one?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] wutangkillabee:
Ok so I'm not new to rooting or anything of that sort, been rooting & flashing for a while with my g3... Unfortunately my computer has died & I don't have money to buy a new one at this time, BUT I have my rooted g3... Could i perform adb commands on my g3 with my other phone s8+ plugged into my g3 with usb & adapter?

Thanx 4 any help
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Shadester9:
Is it true that going frm the Verizon firmware to Unlocked firmware takes a hit on battery life? I want to get rid of the verizon bloat but not at that price.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Darcypa:
Noob Question

Good day Troops.

Thanx for having me on XDA.

I used to be quite the nerd, but the last 7 years or so, tech has moved too fast for me to keep up. I still like to tinker, but can't see well enough to solder any more.

I have the S8+ (SM-G955W) on Bell in Canada. The phone is unlocked from the carrier Bell.

I am interested in doing a FW update to allow for the FM Radio functionality in the snapdragon.

I have done FW updates on blackberry's back in the day, snd I used to do some sideloading when I still used my Playbook, but I have not done anything on a Samsung.

Would you be kind enough to to point me to the correct howto (hopefully with detailed explanations) and let me know which FW I should use.

Not interested in rooting just yet, I want to ease back in

Thx for your help.

Darcy
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] danman7:
I've have an unlocked Galaxy S8+ running on VZW. I haven't received the September update and now the October FW update is on the way out? I tried chatting with Samsung support and was told that I would need to take my phone to BestBuy to their Samsung desk to get it updated. This seems crazy to me.

My last few phones have been Nexus models, the last being a N6. I'm not afraid to flash things, I ran Pure Nexus for the last year or so. I don't mind manually updating it. Any suggestions on how I go about it without wiping or rooting anything, or winding up with VZW bloatware?

I went with the unlocked variety because I thought it would get updates before the Carrier supported ones would. How ironic.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] antuketot76:
Battery Solution

Try this method on common battery problem before buy new battery . It's a cache of battery info, including max capacity and usage, as seen from the battery graph. If you charge your phone fully, then delete this, the phone will recreate this file from scratch on the next boot and hopefully you'll get a considerable increase in reported capacity. It is totally safe to delete this file, I've done it on my s8+ where the battery would charge to 65%, say it would take another 4 hours to charge to 100%. It would then jump to 100%, then taking off charge the phone would drop immediately to 70-80% charge. Deleting this solved many battery issues on many devices.

Boot to recovery, use file manager to delete batterystats.bin located at /data/system/

Or follow the step as photo attach: TWRP - Click Advanced - Click File Manager - Click Data - Click System - Delete File "Batterystats.bin"
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Elfmirth:
So, noob question here, new to this Samsung thing, I have been thinking about rooting my S8+. but Knox has me thinking twice about it. I know if I root knox will be trigged.

But my question is, if I reflash my phone "total wipe" with odin, will knox be back to normal? ie, the phone will be as it was when I bought it? or is it like if I trigger knox once, I will never be able to use samsung pay for example?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] PaulieV:
I have a gs8+ that initially had the verizon firmware g955u, i downloaded the unlocked g955u1 firmware and installed it via odin. After doing this i cant text, i can make phone calls, and recieve texts just fine. Ive already factory reset, and wiped the cache partition via recovery mode. (I think thats what its called)

Do i need to get thw g955u firmware for verizon back?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
A quick search would have given you your answer dude...please learn to use it for the next question you may have :thumbup:

Once knox is tripped there is no going back period and you lose access to pay, secure folder and s health.

There are roms with work arounds and android pay works with magisk hide but if you flash back to stock firmware none of it will work.

sent from my Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] WombatCombat:
That my is the AOD or always on display. It can be disabled in display sertings.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] zh1361016116:
Hey there,

I have got a Samsung Galaxy S 8+,the Korean Sm G 955n edition, Korean SK telecomm edition.I flashed TWRP,then I rebooted to the system.I did nothing in the TWRP.Then I found some system function are not available such as Samsung pass, Samsung health.I am so upset now.How can I recover these functions?Thanks so much for your help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] IHAX 420:
Is there any way to update the AT&T S8 after rooting. I can't install a custom recovery and I would like to keep root.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
So you flashed twrp without even researching the consequences of doing so?

Unfortunately you've tripped knox and those functions you listed plus a few more are now gone and not coming back.

Best option is to flash a custom rom that allows some of them to work again.

Read and research before flashing because some things cannot be undone.

sent from my Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] antuketot76:
Am do agree with your statement, analyze and study before doing something. Knox will trip and some of the function will be blocked by knox itself.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] kmann:
Can I flash SM-G955U to SM-G955U1?

My daughter has an S8+ model SM-G955U. I assume that is the AT&T version? She wants to use it on republic wireless which requires SM-G955U1. Is it possible to flash to this and if so can someone point me to a thread on flashing the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] JoeJWbD:
You can upgrade the S8+ software if it is AT&T using this thread > https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s8+/how-to/unlocked-version-firmware-galaxy-s8-t3607592

I have Samsung Galaxy S8+ AT&T AND I used the firmware in the thread I just provided you and I have successfully upgraded it and was able to receive official updates from Samsung.

Do not forget to BACKUP the data before flashing it.

If you need any help let me know.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] antuketot76:
You can get firmware from here UPDATO for unlimited download speed.

Also get from here SAMMOBILE but with limited download speed.

Use this SMART SWITCH to backup all data to your pc.

Hit thanks if I helping you :):o:D;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] law16:
Hi all,

Im thinking of getting a S8+, just curious if custom roms are available on the t-mobile version of the device (SM-G955T)?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
Umm no of Course not lol.

They have a hacked root but no twrp so no roms.

The s7 has a few i think which are flashed via flashfire but its been out over a year and only a handful.

Dont waste your money on the crappy locked down snapdragon version. Go exynos for sure

sent from my Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] law16:
Thanks, unfortunately im only looking into phones tmobile offers due to my great grandfathered package i have with them and would also like to finance. to bad they have a terrible selection right now. i just want to put a vanilla android/AOSP based rom on the device
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
Well sad to say thats never going to happen sorry.

These days it seems you gotta pay to play.

sent from my Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] janacee101:
Anyway to unlock samsung galaxy s8+ docomo japan sim locked (sc-03j)? thanks for anyone helping
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Oscar.Wilde:
Hey guys....:rolleyes:

Is someone capable and willing to create a theme APK that simply REMOVES the godawful lockscreen clock on/for s8/n8 ports????

Lockscreen.....NOT AoD.

Recoloring the remainder of elements like notification icons/security check related text to blue/cyan would be a godlike plus.

Cheers! =o)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] EindhovenOne:
I am totally new to the S8+ but not new to Odin and ADB. I am sorry but I cannot find this anywhere... I have a SMG955UZKV (so it should be APN/carrier unlocked) and I cannot figure out how to switch the carrier. I have flashed the T-Mobile ROM but when I go into download mode it still says VZW as the carrier on the first line. Also very strange, in settings there are two of "Apps" as well as two of "Device Management". Any help would be appreciated. Thank you all for your time.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] MaximilianPs:
I've a pretty stupid question, but it drives me crazy:

When the phone is in stand-by, if you double press the home button, or you keep it pressed, the S8+ will wakeup.

Is there's a way to disable it?

Often when I've the phone on my pocket it wakeup starting mess up with the emergency call and other stuff.

I really need to disable the home when the screen is turned off.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] rsfinsrq:
Try; settings/lock screen and security/always on display/content to show and select "clock or information ". This will turn off the home button when in stand-by. Also, settings/display/navigation bar/home button sensitivity to adjust long press sensitivity.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] MaximilianPs:
Got it !

It was in settings/display/navigation bar/ Unlock with Home Button

Thank you :good: :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Zies Master:
Hi

thank you all for this great gathering

i'm trying to download a game to my phone and every time i get an error which have the code 495, i used to play this game on a pc android emulator so i got the obb files from the emulator and tried to put it into the obb folder in my phone , i put it at both the sd card and internal storage just to be sure, but nothing changed, still getting the same trouble while downloading the game
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] slipknotsoadown:
I have a xfinity s8 plus. It was never activated on the network. When I put my AT&T sim there is no pop up asking for an unlock code. Nothing works on it i.e. cell service , texts , data. Is there any way to unlock this phone for use on AT&T? I called the xfinity mobile number and they said they don’t give out unlock codes unless you’re a customer. I’m willing to pay to have it unlocked, I just want to know if it’s possible. I contacted a few vendors but have not heard back.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] galaxyss8:
Hey guys, is it possible after rooting returning back to stock that in case of me sending my phone in for repair they won't see ?

I'm asking because I'd like to flash lineage os on it in the future when it's stable. Only have my s8 for 2 months now
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
If you tripped knox then no.

sent from my Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] galaxyss8:
is there a way not to trip it ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Drunkula:
No
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] caniko2:
Should the modem version and region match the bootloader?

Should the bootloader (BL), be the same version and region as the modem (CP); provided I stick to my model (G955F). I know that the CP is linked to the country and even carrier (if available), but I don't know about the BL. (1) Can I just pick any g955f BL?

I am thinking that I may get some extra performance by picking the latest BL. (2) Am I thinking wrong? If so, please correct my thought process.

Thanks in advance!

I made a poll for this issue: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/help/modem-version-region-match-bootloader-t3692499
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] EMJI79:
Is there a way to force choose lte band? I don't know why, my phone chooses band 3 when band 20 has much higher signal (which causes more battery drain).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Leon:
Hello everyone!

Probably is already discussed but I want to know .How bad is your battery life? I'm using the phone for second day and the battery is awful , around half a day, which for flagman is soooooooooooo disappointing. Also the audio is very poor with bad quality. Maybe if i do 1-2 times format factory will fix those issues ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Niscchay:
Hi guys are there more apps like 'adhell 2' and 'pakage disabler pro' which dont require root but do the work

If there are please let me know.

Thank You
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] felixrising:
I've noted most of the ROMs have "[G955F/FD]" or "[G950/55F-FD]", I'm looking at buying a G9550 (835, 6GB RAM, 128GB)... it's not clear to me whether these ROMS would be compatible. Having the same SoC is the most important of course.

Also, the description of the XDA landing page for S8+ configurations is clearly incorrect:

"The Galaxy S8 from Samsung comes in two flavors this year. You can choose between the classic S8 or the S8+. The larger S8+ has a huge 6.2" screen with 1440 x 2960 pixels.

The Snapdragon 835 chipset has an octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) CPU and an Adreno 540 GPU

.

You'll have options for either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM.

The primary camera has a 12MP setup in the back and the selfie camera is 8MP. The 3500mAh battery comes with quick charging and wireless charging."

There are both Exynos and Snapdragon versions, and there are 4GB and 6GB of RAM for each, as well as 64GB and 128GB versions...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] lewy11:
Bricked my S8 plus

I just hard bricked my S8 plus SM-G955U.

Can't flash, S8 plus doesn't power on, charge, and boot up by any combo of buttons pushed.

This sucks!!!! :crying:

Just want to get it back to the stock rom again. HELP?!

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] karmoussa:
Hello guys

I'am looking for a screen or thème for s8 plus with matrix.

Can u help me ?

Thx
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] elsrdelasarmas:
I have a question: there is a fix for blurry camera?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] LilLo517:
So I'm trying to unlock mine I have a duo SIM and root methods won't work
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] herbi1966:
Hi,

had that problem times ago on my S5. There were such USB plugs to boot into download mode...

Maybe they also work for the G955U.

Search a little bit, you'll find it for sure.

Herbi
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Digitaldeath187:
Is the Oreo beta to buggy to use on your primary S8 plus
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Adrieono89:
Hello I have a question, what's the best guide to follow to root my unlocked Galaxy S8+ (G955F) each guide I followed seems to trip the detection causing my phone to be factory reset. I've been gone from Android for 3 years so I guess this is my welcome back lol. I'm familiar with rooting but this phone is driving me wild.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Trina9:
Not for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] jkmaxfli:
Flashing stock firmware fail

Hello. I'm sorry for my bad English.

I have a big problem and I need help:

I own the S8 + SM-G955F and tried twrp and root.

Unfortunately I managed to flash twrp over odin, but they do not touch the screen.

So I downloaded the original firmware and try to flashing over the odin, but unfortunately the firmware can not flash. The message still shows fail.

Please do what I want to do, thank you in advance for help.

Edit:

I am in twrp recovery, i can touch in twrp but dont work nothing, setup dont save like language,time and other, can not wipe nothing, if i flash custom rom dont boot to system, nothing nothing.

Please help, thanks

EDIT:

Bootloader I have unlocked if it unlocks on the phone in the developer options section and tick the OEM, so I have it right.

I managed to install the TWRP Recovery, where everything worked, I also flashed superSU and after the restart, my phone either stops on the introductory samsung logo (without animation), or starts booting, but it pops out to me, that recovery has failed, the device can not be restarted. The integrity check failed. You must reset the default device settings. This will erase all your data. And completely down in the middle of the screen was displayed the reset dialog, when I clicked on it, the phone went into restart stay on the opening logo (samsung galaxy s8 +) and nothing goes wrong. Twrp can not be reached after the combination of buttons to enter the recovery.

So I'm back at zero again
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] MichaelRebus:
IR LED always on!

Hi, I've got an S8+ (SM-G955F). The issue I'm having is the IR LED at the top left side of my phone is ALWAYS on, now I know this might seem like a non-issue, but I use light bulbs that are controlled by an IR remote in my bedroom so that if I need to stick the light on to see something I don't have to get up and walk 10 feet to turn a light on to see something right next to me (lazy I know). The problem is that after getting my S8+ last week I noticed that the remote for my light wasn't working properly (it wouldn't work or control was spotty), at first I thought it might be the remote (batteries etc.) but I managed to exclude that possibility and by chance I had a look at my phone with another phone and I immediately noticed the little blue/purple-ish IR LED was on (not visible to the naked eye, but is visible using a camera). After doing a quick test of covering my phone, testing the light switch, uncovering my phone and re-testing my light switch I confirmed my suspicions. So as of right now I have a teeny tiny little circle of black electrical tape covering the IR LED on my phone, but my question is: Is there some way to disable this LED in settings somewhere? The tape works but it's kind of a kludge, I'd prefer an actual fix.

Tl;dr

How do I turn of the IR LED on my phone?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] trainfire:
Hi.

I started seeing threads about the oreo update and I started checking my own version and I'm still at the July security patch. I bought the phone in Thailand and it's the dual sim version.

I did get OTA updates before, but appearently it stopped.

It's 100% stock.

Anyone know what I can do to get updates? I have checked for updates manually.

-Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Mxnchx:
SM-G955u unlocked question

Hello, i just got a galaxy sm-g955u from Sprint sim unlocked (i am outside usa)... The thing is I really don't like the pre-install applications and i am not sure if systems updates will come quickly, so muy question is if I install a different stock firmware the unlock remains??

Hope makes sense, thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] bgbaluyot25:
s8 plus 64 gb sm- g955fd

I have a question. Please make me feel good. I had s8 plus 64 gb sm- g955fd. Asian version. I am planning to change it to s8 plus 128gb. Is there gonna be a problem if I used it in Asia or other countries. Is there gonna be difference at all. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] FadedAce:
My s8+ takes too long to charge, about 5-6 hours, with or without fast charge on. What could be the problem? I'm using the fast charge adapter that came with it and the cable too
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Bryhindir:
Uhm help?

can I factory reset and unlock this phone from at&t? can someone post the link if ever.