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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sliding_billy:
Are you saying to boot to RC1 even though you have RC2 installed or to use RC1 during the install/root stage and ignore RC2? In that case you still only want to use fastboot to get the temp load of RC1 and fully install it from the zip.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] JimSmith94:
Sorry, I thought I was pretty clear. I'm asking if there are any issues with installing RC2 and use it for installs, file management, etc. and using fastboot boot of RC1 ONLY for nandroid backups and restores.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sliding_billy:
Seems reasonable, but it still sounds like you want to run the fastboot img of RC1 while keeping the fully installed RC2. I am not sure that I have seen anyone do that or if there would be any conflicts, but I would probably bounce between the two fully installed versions as needed.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wyrdtrtle:
Since your just booting rc1 you should be fine. Rc2 will remain your installed recovery, but you don't want to forget to reboot rc1 in the case of a restore. And if your having some issue you might not be able to do that. Just a thought.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wyrdtrtle:
Quick question, those of you with an unlocked VZW pixel XL, when upgrading to 7.1.2 are you flashing the NHG47K VZW one or the N2G47E Google one?

This has nothing to do with any issues, I'm just curious and wondering if any VZW users flashed the Google one and has it running?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sliding_billy:
I did both. I had the E build running for a few days without issue, and upgraded (via TWRP RC2 sideload) to K when it showed up in the Google installers list. No issues with K, and no noticeable improvements ether.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wyrdtrtle:
Awesome. That's what I was hoping to hear. Thx for the info.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] rasik107:
Hello ,

My RN3 was working fine till last night...

and today its not charging !!!

I tried 3 diff chargers...

any soln ?

thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] gulshanstrider:
I faced same issue. I guess this issue is present in many Xiaomi devices. My friend owns a Mi5 he also faced same issue

I went to customer care center and they replaced the charging point of my device. It took 30 mins.

So I guess you should visit the customer care.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] rasik107:
OK... thanks :)

any idea about cost of replacement ???

I am using custom rom...

so , are there any warranty issues ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] gulshanstrider:
I was also on custom ROM.

But I haven't unlocked my boot loader.

I flashed Miui dev ROM with ZCX recovery using EDL method.

In my case my laptop was detecting my device , so I reflashed MIUI using EDL method.

When I went to the center I was on fully stock MIUI.

I would suggest you the same to go full stock although its a hardware issue they can still give you some absurd reason to void warranty as Xiaomi warranty terms are vague.

They will repair your device any ways if it is out of warranty . but i don't know about the cost
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] rasik107:
thanks !

flashed stock rom :)

4 months warranty still remaining...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] rasik107:
charging started after flashing miui rom !!! -_-

how to delete this thread ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] coldmethod:
Hi All,

I couldn't see an Australian thread in here yet, so here it is.

I've preordered the S8+ from Telstra and ordered two Spigen cases from ebay.

Now the wait!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Good stuff! I bought mine outright from Samsung, otterbox defender case on its way from the states.

Im waiting/hoping to see if bootloader is unlocked on arrival, we will see:)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] killa12222:
Preordered from Virgin with a Ringke case off ebay.

Can't wait to retire my ever reliable Note 3!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] coldmethod:
I was considering the otterbox, but looking at the sons S7e with the OB it's just so bulky, I prefer something a little slimmer. Since you ordered direct from Samsung are they shipping the Gear VR with the phone? Not sure what your chances are on the bootloader, it will be interesting to see. Be sure to let us know.

Virgin huh, how much bloatware do you anticipate? I used to buy all my phones outright so never had to deal with carrier crapware. Although when I went with Telstra I was pleasantly surprised, only one app! Trusty old Note 3 (good phone), I had mine until the S6e+, which will be retired as soon as the S8 ships..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
I beleive so, the gear was included in the checkout.

I like the defender, i drop phones all the time, cant be helped with me, need that faceplate.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] coldmethod:
Sweet!, hopefully they ship them together for you. When I ordered from Telstra they gave the impression it will ship with the phone, but if you read the t&c's it clearly states via redemption :rolleyes:.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Good to know, will check that out, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] not-i:
Good to see an Aussie S8+ thread. Ordered S8+ from Vodafone on the 31st. Looking forward to a bigger screen again (have S7 Edge Duos) after only having Notes until I had to hand my N7 back. This should suffice. Keen to try out dex should help with my work
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] angelky:
Ordered a black S8+ from Vodafone on 31/3 morning straight away. Just received the Spigen case and also preordered a Ringke case and Tagg tempered glass screen protector. Now looking forward to picking up the phone and waiting for bootloader to get unlocked :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] coldmethod:
Good to see you here not-i, any chance of a Sweet Rom in the future for the S8. I 'member the Note 3 running Sweet! It was (pardon the pun) pretty sweet!

Which Spigen did you go for? I ordered the Ultra Hybrid Hard Clear to tide me over until my preorder of the Wallet S arrives.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] not-i:
Thanks for the kind words. Not sure about a custom rom but who knows. I wasn't going to do one for my S7 but ended up running my own build. Didn't release it though as I just don't have time to maintain and support a thread. It was seriously affecting my real work and family life.

Been running stock rom for a month or so now though as I wanted to try Android Pay and some other things that are now limited with root (or tripped knox). Not sure yet if I'll even root my S8 but I haven't a very good record of sticking to that. All my devices have been rooted on the first day, ha ha. I'll see how long I can hold out this time
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] coldmethod:
I know what you mean on all accounts. I didn't root my last phone cause I like NFC payment too much. It sucks not having the customisability, but now I couldn't live without tap and pay on my phone. I just found something else to tinker with to sooth my ORD.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
Thanks for this thread. Used to post a lot in the S6 Aussie thread. Hello to all from there :)

Preordered mine half an hour after Telstra preordering opened.

Looking forward to getting it next week.

Been trying to backup without root on my s6 sing Helium, but for some reason it stops at the Desktop Password. It's set to blank, but no matter what I do, no dice :(

Is this the only way I can backup all my app data etc to transfer to my S8+ ?

I am not expecting root for the s8+ for a while, but would like to transfer all my stuff across to the new phone.

Messages are backed up to the cloud using MySMS, so that's no issue. Contacts are on my G account.

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Leeum:
Pre-ordered mine from Virgin and got a clear case. Also ordered a White marble Dbrand skin. I can't wait to receive my phone. I'm hoping that Tkkg1994 brings his SuperMan Rom to the S8 & S8+.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
B

Ya, that would be like winning the lottery for this phone! The superman rom on my S7 Edge has been just awesome!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bnathan:
Pre-ordered from Harvey Norman on an Optus plan here in Sydney. Got the confirmed Gear VR and a clear view case for free.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] angelky:
I bought the same as yours and also just ordered the Dual Layer Neo Hybrid Crystal Bumper as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] not-i:
Thats a good idea. I'll have my S7E to play with I guess and my Tab S is running my own rom. I have found I have become increasingly reliant on Android Pay so I understand that.

Bring on Friday :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
You guys do know if you bank with westpac they do allow nfc pay with root right?

And your better off using a bank as a method because im sure android pay or samsung pay charge fees were westpac does not.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] not-i:
I don't bank with Westpac. Also Android Pay doesn't charge any fees.

On another note got an email from Vodafone today saying my order has progressed and expected delivery is 19/04/17. Looking forward to getting this device soon
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] angelky:
Mine says my order is being prepared for delivery. So glad to see it soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
Ready for dispatch 21st from Telstra.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] coldmethod:
Let me know what you think when it arrives, I've been looking at it as well!

I'm with Heritage Bank... no root :rolleyes:

Just received my notification this morning from Telstra... it has shipped!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Wow carriers are shipping before samsung does world wide it seems, thats pretty sad!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
When did you order? Mine was 28 mins after opening.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] seedubya:
Pretty standard though. Happened last year also happened with the pixel on telstra. The carriers decide to send it early.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
Currently printing out a 3d model of the s8+.... Just for the hell of it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] seedubya:
My tracking info says being delivered by aus post - express post. Little bit excited.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] coldmethod:
09/04/2017 - If it makes you feel any better there has been no movement on the package since it was lodged and picked up yesterday.

The anticipation/desperation is real... lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Radix999:
Ooh.. I'm also looking forward to the S8+ - preordered with Samsung almost immediately.. but then cancelled it last week when I realised I could get a better deal when pre-ordering with Virgin. This will be my first contract phone since the Nokia 3310!

Lets hope that Virgin ship early - keen to hear when other virgin preorders get sent.

Oh.. and I ordered two Spigen cases from ProGadgets that were not only discounted heaps (30-40% off), but arrived two days later - (Slim Armor and Thin Fit)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] frogomas7:
Excited!

Also ordered mine from Telstra on the day of release. Got an email yesterday at 1:00pm with my tracking number. It says it's overnight so I wonder when it'll actually arrive...

But so keen to get this model. When the Note 7 was about to be released I was going to preorder it, but upon announcement I was a little disappointed for some reason, so stuck with my iPhone 6s Plus. Now when this model was released, couldn't have been quicker to pre order!

Only thing I'm worried about is the Android version of Apple Music, as the last time I tried it on an S7 Edge I had for a bit, it was pretty much unusable.

As for photo backup, I have the 50GB iCloud plan. Anyone have recommendations on an android version of that? Considering iCloud was $1.49 a month I'm not sure what to expect.

Now to find a case!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Radix999:
Check out ProGadgets com au - they're the spigen distributors for AU and had some nice discounts when i got mine last week.

As for photo backup - I use Google Photos - which uses Google Drive for storage. https://www.google.com/drive/pricing/ shows that they have a $1.99 a month tier (or Or save 16% at $19.99 / year) for 100GB of storage. I'm not sure if that is USD though or not. EDIT: Yep it is.. and $24.99 AUD for a year for 100GB storage is pretty good

I'm on an old legacy plan (80GB for $20/year) but if that's in AUD I might have to change to that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Tatsus12:
Preordered mine on day 1 with Telstra, stuffed my order up so had to cancel it and re-order so haven't received any shipping details yet.

Got the IQ Shield fully body protector and the spigen crystal hybrid here waiting for it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
Firmware out on SamMobile for the Aussie 8+

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G955F/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] frogomas7:
Interesting that only the Australian (international/exynos) S8+ is listed on there. No mention of snapdragon or standard S8.

Edit: Now the other variants have emerged.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
Still nothing for my Telstra order... :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] angelky:
just received mine today :) Now busy by setting it up :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] frogomas7:
Lucky! Ordered from a telco or Samsung direct?

Initial thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
I hate you! :( Where did you order it from?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] angelky:
From Vodafone :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] coldmethod:
Have you called Telstra?

So jealous! Mine is out for delivery!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Radix999:
Sweet.. got virgin email "new phone is on it's way" at 3am.. just checked tracking number and it's onboard for delivery today :)

Nice work Virgin!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Let me know how your tempered glass fitcwith the gearvr, i had issues doingvthst on an S7 Edge. Also, did you end up with pink/red tint?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
Dispatched, but no tracking details yet...

Woohoo, on board with delivery driver :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
OMG.. the driver has had my phone for a full 4 hours... Hurry up Star Track!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Tatsus12:
Mine is here, just gotta go to the post office to pick it up. This will give me something to do all night tonight.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] angelky:
Mine doesn't have the red tint, but the tempered glass I threw it away after I applied it about 10 mins....... It still pops out since I put it on my Ringke case. P.S. That Tagg tempered glass says it can fit with case......so disappointed.....

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Yours should come today :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Yup that's been my experience with tempered glass, just grab the Tagg plastic screen protector, works fine:)

I have he red/pink too but its not that bad. Your lucky you got your vr, havent received mine yet, any dead pixels in VR mode?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] angelky:
I'm not fan of plastic one, but may get one next time :( And, atm I haven't seen any dead pixel in VR as well. I guess I'm just the lucky one :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
This was me just a few minutes ago with the poor Star Track courier..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnGU7W6GuyQ

:D
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] killa12222:
Mine came in 10am Perth time but I wont be home till tonight. Ahhh
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
So, since I don't have root access on the S8 Plus, and I'm reluctant to install any custom recovery at this stage, how do I transfer all my data from my apps across?

Messages and contacts are dealt with with my Google Account and MySMS app. But what about data for other apps? In the past I have used Titanium Backup. My S6 at the moment is rooted and using this. But they are no good to me to restore on the S8.

I can't seem to get Helium working, issue with the Desktop Backup password not seeming to work..

Any suggestions?

Or does the Samsung Transfer app do app data as well?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] seedubya:
Mine delivered today while i was at work. This is a great feeling.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Lol , in the same boat! In titanium backup, you can modify preferences to back up apps as .apks, then you can manually install, one by one...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
Oh ok.. No root needed on the destination phone then?

Can you give me a guide for this, can't see to find it under preferences anywhere. Sorry
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Radix999:
Mine arrived.. looks like it's Optus branded (I'm with Virgin, so I guess that makes sense as they're an Optus MNVO)

Got the Gear VR with it as well of course. Tis nice so far and no sign of any redness.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Head to preferences backup options or properties, compression amd select no compression, then it will back up to .apk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
Ok, I did this, but it still spits out a .TiBkp file.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] coldmethod:
Bixby [TELSTRA]

So, I picked up my package yesterday, I knew there would be an OTA update straight out of the box. :rolleyes:

Sure enough there was, I set about transferring data, setting up the phone to my liking while ignoring the update for fear of breaking the Bixby remap...

Fast forward >> I couldn't help myself:silly:,... I updated!:eek:

Long story short, I installed "All in one Gestures", since then my Bixby button has been set as a back button.:cool:

Doesn't mean they won't fix it, but they haven't for the moment.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
TWRP/root released!!:fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
You know something, the only reason now for me to root my device, is for an adblocker that edits the /etc/hosts file. Other than that, I don't have any requirement for it.

My contacts are on my Google Account. Text messages are backed up with MySMS app. Photos are on dropbox and Google Photos.

This might be the first Android device that I am not going to customise with root access. <gasp!>
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] coldmethod:
I'm in the same boat, have been for a while. I didn't root my last phone (S6e+) and won't be rooting the S8+ either, mainly due to NFC payment (bank doesn't support root).

With major phone manufacturers implementing ideas/improvements from the dev community (finally giving us what we have asked for) there is very little need for root (for me at least).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
The only thing I really miss from having my phone rooted, is the ability to write the the /etc/hosts file to adblock. I've tried a few non-root methods, but they all suck.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shirakani:
Root is now mostly for stripping out Google Aids (Ads) and stopping other forms of intrusive adware... and maybe foldermount.

But still, despite how 'little' I will still want to have root as its full control over a device I own. The day we fully, passively accept big corporate control over devices we have PAID for is the day we truly lose our rights to freedom.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
There are a lot of users who think they have seen all that root has to offer but really haven't! I have a ton of crazy useful things I do with root on android.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tererai:
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An update has just come in to fix the red tint along the edges of the phone. I preordered mine from the Samsung Australia website so this update might not be available yet for those who got theirs from Telstra or other carriers. It solves the issue and i am glad its not a hardware issue that cant be fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] coldmethod:
Me Gusta!

Now they just need to patch the dodgy fingerprint scanner!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] skinza:
Any one after a good s8/s8+ screen protector try out the one in the pic,got it from pro gadgets you spray the protector and place it on the phone,if you get it crucked pull it off and apply again

Its tpu and case friendly

Had it on for 2 weeks no lift as of yet
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cricketgirl90:
Hey so m travelling to Sydney. I've got an international variant of s8+. My brother in law dropped my phone and broke the display. The touch is working I guess it's just the glass. I want to get it replaced here (travelling back home in 13 days) can anyone reccommend me some place where I can get it replaced for reasonable price?

Already tried samsung.. they don't repair international variant phones.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] skinza:
The price will be pretty similar all around just find someone who will fix it with oem parts not dodgy aftermarket crap just ask them when they fix it will it void my warranty if they fix it with oem obviously your all good

I called up a place once they were charging top dollar asked them will it void my samsung warranty and they said yer so i would have payed top dollar for some crappy chinese copy screen

Good luck hipe you get it sorted
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
Latest firmware AQF7 Telstra..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bazzanator:
Any idea when the bixby voice stuff is avail in Oz?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Instagib101:
I'm desperately waiting for root to come as well - do we have any indication on how long it might be? Days? Weeks? Months?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
lol, if your in Australia and bought Australia, root been availble for months:)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Instagib101:
Oh really? I've searched around the forums but haven't seen much talk about root... :rolleyes:

I have SM-G955F from Telstra which I've had for about 2 weeks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
yup, your good! I recommended BatMan Rom.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] numloxx1978:
So doing a bit of reading, the method for rooting the G955F is are follows:

Download ODIN and the latest TWRP, and flash TWRP.

Boot into TWRP and flash Magisk.

Then run the Magisk app and apply root.

Has anybody done this already and can confirm this is the correct method/

Question.. I use Android Pay. On my S6 I did a systemless root, and Android pay still worked. Is that the case with Magisk also?

I don't use Samsung Pay though.

Cheers