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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tzmx:
I call it "real" because samsung doesn't use a photo from 2 lenses and then put them together with software like apple does. Apple variant created some very noticeable artifacts around the object.

I have added a quick (its taken in a bit low light room) photo of Samsungs bokeh, i personally think it is miles better than iPhone and it doesn't even require any special mode, its just works in auto mode.

Auto mode, no edits (tho google photos my have compressed it a bit?):
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] antawnm26:
just automode and focus on object/person? or vice versa?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Tidbits:
One could say Android stole all those features from somewhere else :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tzmx:
Yes auto mode. I do not remember if I taped the screen for phone to focus on object when I took that particular test shot, but I can test it again later today if you are interested.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] antawnm26:
I am interested
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tzmx:
So this photo attached is taken with auto mode + auto focus. SO yes, you can do it with auto focus too.

p.s. this is actually taken in a bit more low light room that previous photo, since it is a lot darker outside today and i dont have any other light source than 1 window.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] antawnm26:
But that's not blurring out the background any. See if this works better

https://youtu.be/nC7YOlq0L3k
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tzmx:
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But background is blurred as you can see in my photo. Without artificial software tricks .... Not sure if you understand what I'm trying to say.

You can achieve bokeh effect with s8 naturally without any special mode and with no software tricks.

Here take a look at this YouTube review https://youtu.be/6IHsENxgYzM starting from around 7:00 is the camera part with depth of field and bokeh effect....
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] easycure1974:
I switched back after a week. Could not stand the lag and usual sub standard Android apps compared to their iOS version. And missing FaceTime and iMessage and all the other apple stuff
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] sebastianraven:
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PS, I'm laughing at you, not with you
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] stayupthetree:
I miss....Narwhal. I think I've tried 10 Android Reddit Apps. None compared. Relay comes close...but meh! I WANT NARWHAL DAMNIT!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tzmx:
I am still very happy for going back to Android , but I do agree on sub standsrt apps part. It really is the case in a lot of apps.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] funtoosh:
I've ordered S8+ but still looking for a good alternative to SecureCRT that i use with my iPhone, i'm looking for an app that allows me to import all connections and settings from my Desktop or another phone, basically just import the XML file.

I've 100ds of servers in my SecureCRT, don't want to add them manually to my S8+ in some other SSH app

SecureCRT currently not available for Android.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] K3yMaster:
It's been a while, since I used android, but considering it with the s8+.

I'm hearing a few people mentioning the difference in "polish" when it comes to apps on android. Been trying to find some videos about it, but unable to find something more recent. How big of an issue is this really?

Hope someone can help point to a video or something.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] easycure1974:
Good for yoy that you can stand Samsungs crappy software :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] sebastianraven:
Wow that took awhile. You've been spending too much time on your iSheep forums.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] easycure1974:
Wov a real fanboy, will not be wasting anymore time on you :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eXplosion17:
I have both iphone 7 plus and the s8 plus i still think that apple is doing it better than samsung in daily tasks ssnding picture is quicker animations. Yes i have the develkper mode enable and i did change the animation scale speed but still also they keyboard pop up is faster on iphone. And tge speaker on the front on the iphone is great but the biggest advantage is the battery life sorry sammy you suck.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] mlock420:
You have any screen shots of on screen time for that iPhone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] BladeRunner:
I am a long time Android user because dicovered iOS/the iPjhone when my worked issued me an iPhone 6. iOS 9 was a game changer for me and I began using iPhones off and on and have generally stayed with the iPhone due to it's camera, iMessage and the fact the iOS just "works" and many features it has, while Android may "have an app for that" I don't want to have to open a separate to resize my photos to email them, for example.

All that being said I am happy with my S8+. I use google photos and iCloud to back-up my photos so I have them practically everywhere. For SMS I am on Verizon so I'm either letting message+ run in the background on my iPhone, so it backs up everything other iMessages from other iPhone users, or using it on my Android phone.

The S8+'s camera is the first android phone camera that I feel beats the iPhone, plus the S8+ has wireless charging and the ability to do VR.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] contentryder:
• try turning off Android animations in settings that might help with the slight lag?

• try using the Chrome browser instead if you're confused about the back button? Or maybe changing the back button in order to the left side instead?

• try using the Gboard keyboard instead? It has a lot more features. (Gifs, stickers, emojis, instant translation)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] apprentice:
Went from the Note 7 to the Huawei Mate 9 too. Really is a great phone. I now have the S8+ and is pretty close to the Note 7 but when I pick up the Mate 9 I just still love it! The S8+ needs to be a tad wider... So I think if the Note 8 gives us a wider S8+ then I will be one very happy bunny!

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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] funtoosh:
I keep changing devices but I mostly use iPhone, but this is my first android which I find comparable to iPhone, something that I am able to use out of the box and something that looks better then IPHONE, I don't think I will be switching to iPhone anytime soon
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] antawnm26:
If Android can somehow get on par with iMessage it would be a run away. Please don't state 3rd party apps because they don't come close
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eddieruiz001:
Thats true, main thing I miss from iPhone is mtg iMessage but love my s8+ so getting used to bit seeing my blue bubble.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] apprentice:
Why are you even here? Don't waste your bandwith - this is a Samsung forum if you hadn't noticed and you are not welcome here with your attitude.

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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] fletcher1989:
The only thing that is really starting to get to me is the smoothing effect the S8+ has while using the camera in both selfie mode and Normal rear facing mode. Now don't get me wrong, in the absolute perfect lighting this camera shines. However, comparing pictures in slightly average room lighting between the iPhone 7+ and S8+ and I can see that the iPhone 7+ has a more natural look to it.

I really do want to stick with S8+ however the way samsung processes its pictures annoys the hell out of me. Any suggestions at all?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] jfcooley:
I miss iMessage and the apps I use for work are written a bit better for iOS than their Android counterparts.

I've had 11 Android's and only 2 iPhones. Aside from those two things I'm content.

Oh, I miss the Apple leather case.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Gray.Fox:
i've been an android user my entire life, i may switch to iOS just for the storage capacity, the only reason i'm using Samsung crappy devices and OS is for Knox (the ability to have personal profile and work profile in the same device)

this feature requires larger storage unless you keep deleting files every now and then or move them to your PC (i'm sick of doing it over and over)

if i'm not getting a bigger storage or not going to use Knox (lack of storage) then there is no technical reason for me to keep using Android, and yeah i'm switching to iOS not because it's better choice! just because samsung is getting worse

PS: switching users in Android is not like having 2 profiles of apps under one user (notifications and easy switching)

PSS: huawei app clone is very limited

PSS: SD card is useless with system apps, not all apps can be moved, SD card is useful if you carry your movies or large games

PSSS: Samsung removed adaptive storage in latest OS, you can't mount your SD card as internal storage anymore

PSSSS: nothing just wanted to add another S :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] GTCC:
I changed a few months ago from a 7+ to my 8+ and I've not looked back. I had an iPhone 6 and then a 7 before the 7+ but the lack of jailbreaking on the 7 and 7+ made it difficult to live with so i thought why not try android again.

I use Samsung keyboard and browser and Adhell and Disconect for Samsung browser and it is much better than safari, it's much smoother and faster.

I do get the odd lag but I do with my iPhone as well and when I go back to the 7+ it looks like a phone from 3 years ago which I suppose it is really.

The app thing I don't get because the apps that I use they are all as good if not better than iOS but I don't use a huge amount of apps.

Overall I'm more than happy with my 8+ and the only reason I'm keeping my 7+ is because I have it plugged into the usb in my car because it is the 256gb model. I prefer the feel of the jet black on the iPhone compared to the glass on the 8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] jblanken64:
I went to an s8+ from an iphone 6s+ mainly because I was already using a Gear S3 w/lte that I wanted all to get all the feature of. A few growing pains with Android, but I've not been an IOS fan either. IMHO, the best mobile OS I've used was Windows Mobile, but for a lack of overall support and app selection, went back to IOS. Now I use Launcher 10 on my s8+ to get a WM look but Android app selection.

The one thing that WM had that nobody else seems to do well is Bluetooth phone integration with my car. On Android, I have to be listening to a BT source already to get proper notifications. On IOS, text notifications wouldn't come through properly but apps like Waze would. On WM, everything just worked. If I was listening to the radio or my ipod, WM would just come in and notify me of an incoming text and pause the music which I voice-responded whether I wanted to read or ignore the text. I could then perform a complete text conversation without ever touching the phone. Same thing with my motorcycle headset. IOS couldn't do it and so far, neither does Android. :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechDude31:
I've been using a custom ROM on my galaxy note 3 for over a year. The only thing I miss from the stock ROM is NFC. Does anybody know of any sort of fix? Everytime I try to turn it on it greys out and turns back off.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
TMobile custom rom ??
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShaDisNX255:
NFC does not work for the TMobile Note 3 on custom ROMs. I don't think there is a patch out there but doesn't hurt to search, right?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lucasfebs:
Hello, My Z3+ is totally bricked. Can't power on, no lcd or led reaction, phone does not vibrate when holding vol+ and power together, PC can't detect phone in fastboot or flashmode. So I want to unbrick my phone with this method described here . I dissembled my phone but I don't understand which will be the testpoint and ground. Please help me to find me the testpoint and ground from attached picture. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thank you.

My Z3+ mainboard : http://imgur.com/U021wv4
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sangeeth Mk:
what did you do for hard brick the Xperia Z3+?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pwruser:
[MENTION=7242451]lucasfebs[/MENTION] Disconnect the battery connector (flex cable from battery to mother board) wait for 30 secs and press the power button for another 30 secs... Then reconnect the battery to board. Don't turn on the device.. Hold the small reset button for 90 secs then release it. Connect ur device in flashmode and flash any stock ftf.. This will be a possible solution for hardbricks.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrundawan:
I am having same issue I tried your method but did't work for me . In device manager it shows as somc flash device and sometimes shows as unknown device. Let me know you have any solution.
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] Taivotat2:
Stock? Look at this

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-j5/sam...ol-goldendroid-j5-2016-mm-6-0-1-j510-t3585228
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] falcon26:
I am wondering which ROM gives you the better features.

1. Which ROM updates more

2. Which ROM tends to be more stable

3. Which ROM gives better battery life

4. Less bugs

Out of those mentioned above which ROM would probably be better for the Oneplus 3T, Lineage or Resurrection ROM?

Thanks
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] frickinjerms:
1) Resurrection seems to update more as lineage is on a weekly basis only.

2) Resurrection is built off lineage sources, so technically lineage will always be more stable. I just personally prefer Resurrection because of the customization aspect.

3) Battery life can be better on Resurrection because of the screen off functions otherwise it's gonna be roughly the same.

4) I've got no problems bug wise with either, but with the additional features of Resurrection, there's gonna be more bugs
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Amar5373:
I'm getting Canara error on latest build on rr can u pls help me
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] frickinjerms:
What kind of camera error? Are you trying to use Google camera?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] hiredantispammer:
Either get Sultan's LOS for stability, extra security patches and potentially better battery, or RR if you prefer customization.

Sultan usually updates at least 2-3 times a month, but only if there are major patches and fixes or security patches. But it's hella stable. Don't use any custom kernel as Sultan's kernel is amazing and is the whole point of the ROM.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Amar5373:
No inbuilt came which one came with rr also tried oos cam port ....

When I'm going to open its showing cam error :confused:

---------- Post added at 03:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:13 AM ----------

Which ROM U USING...?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] hiredantispammer:
Sultan's for about 9 days already, with magisk, root works and safetynet passes.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Amar5373:
Can't understand bro
[General Mobile GM 5 Plus Questions & Answers] Presko:
Hi all.

I was wondering is it possible to Port the Samsung j7 rom because the CPU is the same and is also dual SIM

Well ram isn't the same

Resolution isn't the same also.

Most Samsung apps are dpi flexible...

So far the device is with marshmallow and planed N upgrade.

They have also some custom kernels also.
[General Mobile GM 5 Plus Questions & Answers] mjz2cool:
someone would need to create all the drivers, and make the samsung firmware run on the gm5 plus. even the existing custom roms don't run without some significant bugs.

and why would you want to use a samsung rom, it would make the gm5 plus run much slower.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Highfall:
Hey all. I was trying to rollback my P9 to a stock ROM, but it failed and now I am stuck with a bricked P9 (bootloop).

My phone is a European P9 (EVA-L09C432). I have an unlocked bootloader.

- Huawei eRecovery and HiSuite restore does not work.

- I've tried forcing the update using the SRK Tool brick utility, but receive the message "FAILED (remote: sparse flash write failure)" when it's strats writing 'system'.

- My TWRP backup does not work, I had a 7GB backup that installs fine, but the phone is still stuck in a bootloop.

- I can flash EVA-L09C432B378 ROM using the SRK brick utility fine, but the phone is still stuck in a bootloop.

- After I have installed B378 and try to force flash B136 using the dload method, it either gets stuck on the "going into restore mode" or it goes to the "installing package" screen, where it is stuck at 5% until it reboots.

Any suggestions?
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] darrr1:
try one more time install rollback package by download mode
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Highfall:
I've tried. Several times, all day :crying: My process:

Write TWRP from fastboot so I can boot into TWRP and transer UPDATE.app to the dload folder

Reboot into fastboot

Write stock recovery image from fastboot

Boot into recovery mode

Get stuck at 5% on the "Installing update" screen.

I've tried the UPDATE.app or firmware B136 (stock), and UPDATE.app for B378 (Nougat)

Both get stuck at 5%.

I'm stuck at the bootloop
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] darrr1:
isn't srk tool only for MM?

maybe try extract recovery , boot and system partition from b378 and flash by fastboot , next start flash rollback package by download mode
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Highfall:
I noticed when I tried to restore my backup using TWRP it failed at "vendor" (Failed to wipe vendor). I receive this issue at vendor and product.

I tried using fastboot to flash vendor and product manually, I receive these error messages:

"failed: remote command not allowed"

The phone won't allow me to write vendor and product.img... but my bootloader was unlocked?

Is it possible I could have relocked my bootloader? How am I supposed to get the bootloader code for my P9 again :/ It's nearly impossible.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Highfall:
I managed to use the recovery dload method to install a beta version of B378 (build number NRD90M test-keys). Will now try to use the recovery method to roll back to B136 and update back to B378 again.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Lauran_N:
I'm having similar issues. Have you solved your problem? What have you tried so far?
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Auwia:
Same problem here! Did you resolve?

Thanks you.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] JimmyEatFood:
Try unplug charger or usb cable then do it
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] cyberfragger:
WTF, that ist the solution to the whole damn problem! Just unplugging the damn usb cable and it installs the update just fine. ive spend 2 whole days on this, almost giving it up beacuse everytime it got stuck at 5% and then this...

seriously thank you!
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] airpewds:
thx i managed to boot my device, but i relocked bootloader and factory reset doesnt work correctly it deleted 3rd party apps and leaved few system apps and blotware. what should i do.

and really thanks, you saved me.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] ngg71:
Removing cabled worked for me also
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] .psd:
Any word on whether the Unlocked version will use the Exynos chip? And release date?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] 954wrecker:
Snapdragon 100%.

http://www.droid-life.com/2017/03/29/unlocked-galaxy-s8-plus-best-buy-price/

Rumor is May 9th $725 S8 $825 S8+ is what best buy shows
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] insomnia:
will be snapdragon 10000000% confirmed.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horridhenry:
Hey guys, I am currently using WizCyan rom, what about you? Thanks

I'm using this rom because i like the interface. Really clean
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japgeisha:
please help i got 1 firetv and 1 firestick used from someone on craigslist that i have no contact with .

once i connect them to tv all i get is waiting for an update . and stuck on that message .

i don't get registration screen . nothing . just keep saying waiting for an update .

unplug the power plug again the first thing i get is the update screen and stay like that .

so i have no way of registering them .

any help i can pass that or register or factory setting . and help to revive my firetv and fire stick .
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japgeisha:
I'm sure they are great genius very intelligent poeple here that knows the answer Plz help it's urgent.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japgeisha:
this a dead forum i guess
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] James101:
Its pretty dead around here, but if you use the search box, you'll find the answer to your problem.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RelmOne:
firetv and firestick stuck on the the update screen. and go no further

Try holding down Right + the back button on the firestick remote for 10 seconds. This will invoke the factory reset options on your firestick.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japgeisha:
thank you for your answer and time . \

i did still after reboot pair remote conect wifi and boommm same problem stuck on updates
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japgeisha:
i did search of course before asking some one like you . ik not an idiot nothing in this forum much my problem .\\

i suggest if you have nothing to say just keep quiet . be part of the solution not part of the problem .
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Y314K:
I think on the device you where able to boot. This guide should help.

http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-stop...rom-installing-on-a-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/

Seems it is trying to install or download an update. And getting stuck.

Then do at least Method 2 if Not Rooted or Method 1 if the device IS Rooted of this guide to block them in the future.

http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-software-updates-on-the-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/

Make sure you read the comments too. I sometimes find answers there.

Try to do the same on the other device too.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japgeisha:
thank you for taking time to read and try to help i appreciate that .

MY PROBLEM IS THIS :

the fire stick or fire tv both new from the box stuck on update screen

they are not registered yet .

there is no way to register them . need to pass the first screen update first which don't happen .

rooted or no rooted i did not get to that point .

just want my firestivck to boot normal and get the home screen thank you
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Y314K:
Sorry, misread the Wifi part. Are you sure you are not blocking any Amazon HTTP/HTTPS addresses thru your Router ? I, in the past have had problems getting thru the first boot up & update screen when blocking Amazon addresses. You might have to try to do the disable internet for that device at a specific time if your still trying to keep a Root option.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japgeisha:
No I'm nit blocking anything

I called amazon I gave them the serial number. I was told it's registred under different name

Even if it were. I should pass the update

My guess is that. The one who bought it maybe put the update block and o end up like this

Anyway to wipe the iOS and install custom one Like formatting a pc hhhh

Thx