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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] The Phone Company:
4 digit passcode as like, forever.

It's all marketing, any publicity is still publicity. Remember the makers of GTAV paid for negative press. On purpose! Don't be blind to how "it" works.

Again. 4 digit passcode. If that. I don't live in fear.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jacob4321:
it always good to have finger print sensor on front. i always use the sensor for samsung pay. you may need to look backside and front side for authenticating a transaction.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] BleedCrimson:
I use it without fail. The position on the back is not a problem for me. I prefer it on the back.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Astron8:
While not ideal, the fingerprint placement isn't a huge issue for me. As once i got my case i can honestly find it easily and not worry so much of smudging the camera.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
I use my phones on the desk, table, and so on and the back sensor is an extra step for me, doesn't matter where it is or how well it works. Neither is facial or iris a work around because you have to pick up the phone. I've read many comment that after a time you become accustomed to rear scanners, might even like it better. Didn't happen with me, I've gone through a couple and I like them less and less the more I used them. While there is no perfect placement for every situation there is a reason why Apple and Samsung are trying to get the scanner under the screen, it's the placement that has the most strengths and fewest weaknesses. I'm a Note man anyways and as reports seem to indicate that we have hope Samsung will get the scanner they failed to get under this screen under that one it's a no brainer for me. My current phone is only a few months old and I picked up an LG watch sport the other day to get my toy need in check for a while. Assuming the international Note 8 can be rooted it will be my next phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Viouf:
Ive been wondering.. since its already in a bad position would it be even harder for me to reach it since im left handed.. what do u think?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Astron8:
No, if anything you have a slight advantage. Just buy yourself a case and you should be good.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Viouf:
Oh you are right i thought it was on on left side of the cam (looking phone from rear view) thank u !
[Other SmartWatches] kinho27:
Hello everyone! Everything was working okay till I download some new clockfaces and then uninstalled the one I was displaying. The result is that I now have a blank screen and am unable to select anything.

Is there a way to reset it to the factory settings?

I think I have tried everything without stripping the thing down.

Has anyone got any ideas please?

Thank in advance.

Same problem as this thread (https://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/k88h-smart-watch-reset-t3386465) but with IWO 2
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Tanmaynarang:
Hey everyone, I'm getting a wakelock called WifiOffDelayIfNotUsed on my v20 running the stock 10i ROM on my H918. It stays on the entire time the device is on.

I tried disabling WiFi calling, that didn't work. I set WiFi to stay on during sleep, that also didn't work.

I tried this: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54220240&postcount=17

but I was unable to deodex the wifi-service.jar/wifi-service.odex on the device.

Has anyone had this issue or know of a fix?

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ugilad:
Hi,

So I have my hands on the ultimate 8150 (yay!)

One annoyance while I am putting the device through it's paces - it wouldn't give the operator name, just the 5-digit ID !!

I have mucked about in HKLM\AutoConfig\Network , but some Imate daemon seems to ignore my changes...

Any Idea how to turn the "CurNetName" to a string - to be displayed in the various related screens (Dial, incoming call, etc ) ?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] NP9660:
Try This, worked perfect on my touch.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ugilad:
Thanks !

works perfectly, solves a minor annoyance in a great device !
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] felloffthetruck:
Has anyone been successful at purchasing the Immersive Gear VR bundle for $99 when registering for the Free Gear VR on Samsung.com ?

Seems like nobody can purchase this bundle when registering. :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] pizzlewizzle:
hopefully they aren't opening up the promotion till Friday if/when i get my phone :p
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] bagged00:
I did. The first time I went to do it, it said I couldnt charge it to the payment plan. Few days later I tried it again and everything went through. I completed my order April 12
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] rkerrddd:
Not yet my wife and I are having problems. They're asking for the work Mac # and the ieim # when she puts them in it says not matching, and they do. So we're going to call tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] gtuansdiamm:
trying using the shop samsung app, it was a LOT faster for me. that said i didn't opt to purchase the bundle myself and went for the free gear vr. When using the shop samsung app (available on the play store), it gets the mac and imei automagically.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] chazglenn3:
I got mine Immersive bundle ordered today.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] albertyouwrong:
I got mine to work. Registered through the Shop Samsung app, then a few hours later they e-mailed me saying my registration was approved. In that e-mail there's a link that will take you to the store where you can buy it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] nosympathy:
I posted in the accessory section a big thread about it.

basically, you have to wait for approval, regardless of what the website says. Can take 24 hours. I got mine 23 hours after registering. Even though their website said I was approved immediately and gave me a buy now button. Per the rep I spoke with, that button was only supposed to work for people who purchased from Samsung themselves.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] xenx:
I selected the $99 bundle at last night. I've been in a pending review status since then. I finally received a confirmation email 18hrs later.. "Please allow approximately 2 weeks for review, then you will receive an email with next steps."
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] nosympathy:
Did you buy via walmart or sams club? They had really specific instructions for those places to get approved quickly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] xenx:
Best Buy... and I registered via the app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] leanright:
I am having the same issue
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] goobyjr9:
I pre-ordered mines straight from Sprint. Registered for the bundle yesterday (2017/04/19), got my confirmation email and link to order the bundle just a couple hours ago, and was able to purchase it with no problems. $99+Free shipping ($14 waived). Be sure you log into your Samsung account or it'll show up as a $500 bundle instead of $99.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ssgunner20:
I did. Received email to pay and paid thru pay pal.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TechBSwift:
I still haven't received my email to pay, however I received email that? Submission have been approved
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] *Hooligan*:
You'll get another email that will be the confirmation email and it will have the link in it to purchase! I just received mine about an hour ago!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] chuckboy1129:
I've been given the run around I did mine with the app and still do t have anything. That was on the 19th. I received a email saying it could take up to two weeks for review
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] rdcrds:
Sold out what BS how could i have ordered it faster? i got the phone the minute they opened the doors at Best bBuy but the jerks started the pro mo early hence sold out by the time i got home with phone so very mad right now
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] LoliSmith:
Yeah, this is BS especially for those on the West Coast. They should have not let you register until the 22nd to level the playing field.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheBigEasy88:
Yep. Was a little nervous after reading this thread but everything went smooth. All done via Samsung's site. Even received the 1,000 points for activating Samsung Pay. Well..it's now 900 since I keep buying the scratch off chances to win more points. LOL 0 for 10. 900 more points to go!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheAnarchist1:
Paid and done. Did the registration through the app as multiple people above have done. Received my email 24 hours later with a link for payment. Made my payment through my desktop and all is well. The promotion website is all screwed up at the moment or at least it was as of 24 hours ago. Go through the Shop Samsung app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] durandetto:
I did the exact same thing with the scratch offs. I ordered my bundle through the shop Samsung app though and it only took like 5 min. My status shows gift sent on the website, but no tracking number yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] AdmiralQ:
Same here. Had to wait 24 hours for the email, then clicked on the link in the email to buy.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] AzWizzard:
Just went on to register and get my Free VR and the $99 bundle... Samsung's website says they are already sold out of the $99 bundles... :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] bluetoothless:
I used the shop Samsung app,but the $99 experience package wasn't in gift drop down.

Went to promotions website and I too saw the sold out image!

50k already submitted?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] jroyalty7:
Just tried to register for the $99 bundle and also saw the sold out notification. Pissed because I had to wait until today to get my phone from best buy. Not cool that people got a 2 day jump on claiming this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] RiverCity.45:
So glad I got my order in before they ran out.

Sent telepathically
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] xenx:
I had a notice that I was under review. It took about a day and a half to get a confirmation. I hit the buy option in the app. It added it to me cart and gave me the total. I tried to use samsung pay, says my card wasn't supported. I tried paypal, it gave an error. I tried the old basic credit card option, it said my card information wasn't valid. Then, my phone died. I might of been running the battery low intentionally and forgot. So, I plug in the charger and get back into the app. It says I redeemed the promo already. I'm dreading the wait until I can verify the status.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] goobyjr9:
I found this in the Terms and Conditions
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] raw2000j:
Mine got shipped already
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] goobyjr9:
Your order number is still visible at the top. I hope I submitted mines early enough to be one of the 50k.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] topaz330:
I'm not sure where I stand with the order. I placed the order at noon yesterday and on the samsung shop app it shows promotion claimed and that its under review. I'm crossing my fingers that since they let me select it that I will be ok once they review my receipt.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] chuckboy1129:
I think they screwed me good. I've been waiting since Wednesday and today they send me an email saying they can't see my receipt.

Then they showing I selected the gear VR only when I clicked on the bundle and told three reps that I wanted the bundle when I called
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tool2269:
I bought mine this morning. I supposedly missed the part to select just the free vr when i registered.

I just plan on keeping the sd card and reselling the headphones.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] chuckboy1129:
So you were able to select the headphones and SD card
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tool2269:
In the original registration for the bundle.? I don't ever remember seeing a place to choose. I signed up on the 19th.

Last night i got a email that my registration was approved and it had a link for the bundle and at the $99 price.paid for it and am waiting.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] travistyofjustice:
Thursday evening I was able to order the bundle without issue, card was billed and says I am awaiting shipment.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] goobyjr9:
It's going!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] LoliSmith:
That's what I see too.

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Congrats, when did you get the link to pay?

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Dang, I was able to select the $99 immersive package but never got the link to pay. Now it says I am approved but I still never got to pay. I think that means I am not getting it.

I registered through the website, should have used the app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] allonon:
Got my email today that my bundle was approved and sent me a link to pay for the order. On its way
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] goobyjr9:
I received my S8+ from Sprint on April 19th and applied for the promotion and got the link to pay April 20th.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Otechtime:
I got mines along with my devices
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] billinaz:
That would make too much sense.

Samsung allowed anyone who purchased from them to get the bundle immediately at the preorder. So from March 20 anyone buying from them also got to get the bundle.

Then Samsung had no control over their carriers and they shipped whenever they felt like. SO some got them Wednesday and depleted the rest of the bundles. There were only 6% of the preorders able to get the bundle and they even skewed that number giving their orders first shot. So you could buy from Samsung on April 17 and get the bundle ahead of those who ordered on March 30.

I ordered 3 phones.

I got the email for 2 of them to buy. The link went to the order page and showed the discounted price. When I went to the payment page the order changed to full price ($500 each).

Attempts to try to get it working were only met with notices that the coupon code was invalid.

I spent several frustrating hours with Samsung on the phone. They didnt care.

Verizon rep tried telling me they would work on Samsung on it, Im not holding my breath there.

This was another botched Samsung deal.

There is another thread about this in the news and discussion sub forum.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] pizzlewizzle:
I still haven't even got my preorder -___- **** best buy
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] billinaz:
More like a 3 week jump.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] topaz330:
Hmmmm, I see that my claim has been approved but no email or anything. Wonder what this means
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] jaskil1975:
Ordered mine from Samsung website on the 17th. Got delivered with phone on 19th
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] LightningGA:
Same here
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] topaz330:
So turns out that I think they just changed my promo to the vr headset. My promo says it's shipping soon and I never paid so I'm assuming that's the case. I don't feel like waiting an hour on the phone for them to tell me that so I guess I chalk this up as a l
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] jestexman:
I paid last week.. The 99 (or 107 rather) and still no shipping info..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] bbh4r4l:
Same paid 107 and some change on the 20th and still no shipping info
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] nosympathy:
same, I have fedex and ups setup to give alerts when a label is made. Neither have had labels made. Either coming USPS or hasn't shipped yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] *Hooligan*:
Doesn't the fine print state 6 to 8 weeks delivery? Thought that's what it said. Kinda funny though if that is the case as they have already deducted the 99 bucks from my acct.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] nosympathy:
Well it lists shipped when you check the site. I would like to assume shipped = shipped and not staged to ship someday in 6-8 weeks lol. Seen a few others say theirs have shipped and they have tracking #s.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] felloffthetruck:
Ordered and paid for the $99.00 bundle on 4/20 and this is all I have.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] RMXO:
yes i did and I ordered the keyboard cover also which just shipped today. Sadly it was only the keyboard cover that shipped out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] billinaz:
Authorized? or cleared?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] DECIM8:
Mine changed to "gift sent" as well before getting the email to pay for the bundle though I never got tracking. I thought I was SOL though I then got the email, paid and now my check gift status page is back to "processing gift". We'll see what happens.

I am wondering if the Gear is getting shipped out somewhat immediately and the card and headset will ship later? It would make some sense to ship the Gear for everyone that is approved for the promotion then ship the card and headset to those that chose/got that option afterwards. This is Samsung though, they don't always make sense.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] droidrev71:
I was able to order the bundle. Still waiting for it to ship.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] *Hooligan*:
It shows pending.

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It would be cool if it shipped already. I was expecting 6 to 8 going in.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] raw2000j:
I got my bundle yesterday by fed ex and I ordered from tmobile
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] DECIM8:
Did you receive tracking before it arrived? Basic VR package or upgraded $99 package?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] raw2000j:
yes and I got the $99 package
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] LoliSmith:
I was approved for the $99 gift but never got sent the email to pay and there is no option to pay in the Shop Samsung app either. Multiple phone calls to Samsung all reps assured me I will get an email with a link to pay but it hasn't happened yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] happy2472:
I was told yesterday you can no longer get the $99 bundle it was first come first serve. BS SAMSUNG !!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] RiverCity.45:
Yup. Limited to the first 50,000. It was in the small print, and they ran out in just a couple of days.

Sent telepathically
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] rflieger:
I guess I was lucky. No shipping notice or tracking number yet, but I did get an e-mail receipt for the $99 payment.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] nge2015:
Did you ever getting tracking info? I pay the 99 on the 20th I hope the package will show up tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Tidbits:
I paid for mine and I have yet to get any tracking. I don't even have tracking from FedEx, UPS, or USPS when labels are printed. I paid on Thursday last week.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Kil4Thril:
They've taken my money, but no shipping info yet. I really need the SD card, like, quickly
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] raw2000j:
I think they might be waiting on supplies I heard they were sold out of bundles atm I believe they are waiting on supply to get in that's why they gave 6-8 weeks window in case this happens.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Tidbits:
I've notice some people submitted and paid after I did having theirs shipped which I find interesting.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] `SBR`:
Mostly they will ship after 14days return policy ..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] frobroj:
Got the order placed. Finally!!!

I was successful but I had to go through the registration process with the shop samsung app first (which gave a "You are Authorized." message) then wait. After a few days I never received a link or email so I called. WHoooooaaaahhh... Don't call if you don't have to. FIrst call was one hour on hold. Second call was 2hrs and 30 min(Even used the new phone to make a gif of the time ticking.) So at about the two hour mark I went off on their twitter support account. Then I finally went back into the shop samsung app again reauthorize and at the top of the discover was the gear bundle and for a price it had $99. So went through and did it and as I was finishing they came on the line. Could be that the ruckus I raised on twitter got them to take a look and break free whatever was stuck but either way it worked. Unbelievable hold time. Man never experienced that long of hold times for anything. Probably because I would usually give up after an hour.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] *Hooligan*:
I work in tech support and to have a customer waiting 2+ hours on hold is completely unsatisfactory. I'd be fired for some **** like that. Longest hold time should never exceed 20 minutes in my book.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Tidbits:
I bet most calls centers probably do not get the amount of call volume in a short period of time. Probably to handle the load realistically they probably need at least a million call center reps with the way people have been calling and the number of products Samsung sells.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] felloffthetruck:
Ordered and paid via PayPal for the $99. bundle on the 20th and still have no shipping or tracking info.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] nosympathy:
Yeah I'm seeing the same and really starting to get annoyed. Not cause I am in a rush to get it but because I am still worried I'll get it at all. Samsung does have my money though. Charge cleared. Doesn't mean they can't refund it and tell me too bad.

Submitted on the 19th and paid for the bundle on the 20th and I haven't seen a thing either.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] rflieger:
Just received shipping notice for the bundle. Delivery in 2 days.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ProStreetCamaro:
Mine will be here tomorrow!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] EJerVJerO:
Paid for $99 bundle on the 20th no tracking info and site says gift sent. 2 hours on hold for Samsung and all they could say is you'll get email with more info.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] rjscott2005:
According to my FedEx tracking number, my $99 bundle will be here tomorrow. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] DECIM8:
Still waiting for shipping information on mine. There is a lot of good information should I ever find myself wanting a Samsung promotion again. First dibs goes to those that bought the phone directly from Samsung. Buy from Samsung for less hassle, the best assurance of getting the promotion as well as getting the items much sooner. If you have to buy from a 3rd party, a carrier is likely slightly better than other sources as you will likely get the device in your hands faster. Once you get the device, register for the promotion on the Shop Samsung app. It seems fairly consistent that people who used the app and not the website went through the process faster and with less problems. Live and learn I guess.

I bought an S8+ for myself and my wife. I got an LG G6 for each of my kids as well. All of these phones carry a promotion and I have to say the LG promotion was substantially easier and less stressful. The promotion was not nearly as good but it was a much better experience so far. Samsung threw away the chance to make a favorable initial impression on many customers in my mind.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] felloffthetruck:
Paid for my $99. bundle on 4/20 and as this morning 4/27 no shipping or tracking information.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] billinaz:
Did the amount actually charge or did the authorization drop off?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Tidbits:
Mine was a charge charge.