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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] pete4k:
I don't have a solution but here is my thinking:

1. as far as I know input output functions (should include SD card access) are inherently part of OS, in this case Android/Google

2. Google stop using SD cards in their devices years ago pushing their cloud storage instead.

3. Because of #2 personally I feel Google is trying to sabotage/ make life difficult for SD card users since version 4 something if I remember correctly

4. Maybe Samsung is not to blame for this particular issue, but I don't know

Personally I don't see any reason whatsoever to encrypt my SD card (I use secure folder, could use Knox for sensitive data) and have reasons not to encrypt (need access to SD from my computer) and without encryption all works fine for me so far. But if my suspicion about Google is correct, this may not be so easy to fix.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] HelpNeededTech:
#1-3 I don't believe are the issue since other phones with SD card options are not having this issue and it would just be really bad practice for a company to do something like that, haha.

#4 is irrelevant since the unmounts happen with or without encryption(you just may not notice). The problem is still a problem regardless of using it to store whatever you wish. It will still unmount for a lot of people and it's almost impossible to know it's happening unless you install something like 'SD Card Monitor'. This just monitors ejects from your SD card. You should know if you have the problem within 36hours, but some don't have the problem until a few days to a week, it really depends.
[General Questions and Answers] davincc:
for somehow I finally find a way to root my s7 edge..

and then after rooting, my device ask for password.

i only use 1 password for my whole life so i put it there and it doesnt work, then it falls to factory reset after plenty times trying

now my device stuck in bootloop anyone can help me please?

at least to get the function back
[General Questions and Answers] davincc:
Nevermind...I fixed it myself..
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kickenwing13:
I had the note 2,3,5 but eventually switched to nexus 6 and 6p and have loved it, although disappointed with no OIS and the battery issues, my 4th RMA to be delivered today.

I personally am torn by the note 8 and pixel 2, once it's not so hideous, has less bezel. But the reasonable price on v20 and g6 seemed enticing for a second as does the screen on the s8.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tech_head:
Noting looks interesting for me right now.

I'm waiting for new devices this fall.

If it doesn't have a Snapdragon 835 or better, I'm not interested.

Maybe a Pixel 2. Nothing with a curved screen. I hate them.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nomisunrider:
https://www.engadget.com/2017/04/10/google-might-bring-curved-screens-to-its-next-pixel-phone/
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neeko92:
what's so annoying with curved screens ?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sting5566:
OnePlus 5.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crixley:
S8+
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tech_head:
Personal preference.

1. They look plain silly to me.

2. Distortion in the curved part of the screen.

3. Finger falls of on the curved portion, so it becomes an unusable area.

4. Cases now look strange.

..

..

I prefer a perfectly flat screen with minimal bezels.

I'll be hanging on to my Nexus 6P for a while if the Pixel2 has a curved screen.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richii0207:
4th RMA? Aren't you entitled to a new device or a refund at that point??? I would've raised hell after the 3rd.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nexus6pMyPhone:
Since i'm on google fi, i have the nexus 6p at the moment. I'll pass on the Pixel line and wait another year to see what google will come out with
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 2870764:
I've switched to the S8. I looked at the plus but it's actually a large phone and the s8 has the same size screen as the 6P, but not as wide. Really, it's been a good phone. The bluetooth/wifi isn't as strong as the 6P, but I like that it's water resistant and easier to handle. Also, the always on screen is great, battery life has been better than the 6P and yeah. It's been a good device for the 4 days I've had it lol. now to sell my 6p on swappa ;)
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxys:
Ordered the Galaxy S8 Plus International G955F Exynos model which has unlockable Bootloader!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kickenwing13:
The first one was because of the massive battery drain but it came slightly after my manufacturer warranty and they took care of me. After a few weeks I finally had somebody who let me know they couldn't really hear me very well, so I turn my speaker phone on and realized it was something in my microphone or whatever. So I had that replaced and the one they sent me after that had the same battery drain immediately, so now I'm on my fourth total, I've been on it for about 12 hours and I just hit 13% and it has not shut down so it looks like I might be okay for a while. I agree they need to do something. I'm not sure what's going to happen with this whole class action lawsuit situation but Google has taken care of me. No complaints. Definitely consider the pixel 2 if it has thin bezels and larger screen
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kickenwing13:
Have considered the same but if I'm going Sammy, I'm going back to the note line. I LOVE this phone and the shamu though. I'd still be on it if the camera was better.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tech_head:
Sammy == KNOX.

KNOX == JUNK

SAMMY == JUNK.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richii0207:
I wouldn't exactly call it junk. Knox is actually very good if you value security. It definitely increases the security of the phones.

It may hurt modding a phone but security should be every OEM's main focus, especially when their devices contain all your private information.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tech_head:
Should be an option and it should not brick the phone.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richii0207:
Perhaps if there's a way to hack the phone, then it is fully possible to install spyware, loggers, etc on the stock software, then sell it to someone and just steal everything. I do recall a ROM that actually did that and was instantly removed from the forums.

I mean it's nice to install custom ROMs on a phone, but you would really have to look at the whole picture and not from just what we want.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dontbeweakvato:
Note 8 or 2017 nexus for me. Haven't had a note device in 4 years (tablet). But I'm not particularly thrilled with a touchwiz device or non nexus because of the lag, the inevitable lag. I got a g4 2 yrs ago and got bored with no real ROMs or low ability to mod it
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GohanBurner:
Basically, any new phone with dual front facing speakers I will probably buy. I would like to have a newer processor though for connectivity reasons.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crixley:
I'm really curious what the note 8 will bring to the table, I had the note 1 (laggy mess but original concept), note 2 and note 3. The 2 and 3 were some of the best phones I've had tbh.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kickenwing13:
Pixel 2 xl leaks are intriguing me something fierce
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Azathoth06:
I haven't any plain to change my phone (at the least not yet!) but I've interesting of moto z force but sadly no responsible in my country so maybe I buy a moto z play because afraid of moto z battery life

however, I still waiting to htc and new moto z then I choose which one is my next phone

I'm sorry for my bad English ?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buzzwyzr:
This is my decision. I miss the customization and development community of the 6P. I don't miss the subpar battery life and poor call quality.

I've had the S8+ for a week. I'm still getting used to all the differences between a Nexus device and a feature phone. Battery life and call quality were the two main reasons I decided to go with the S8+, and it hasn't disappointed in either category for me.

As much as I LIKE the S8+, I don't LOVE it like I did the 6P. Hopefully the Pixel XL 2 comes with some improvements (smaller bezels, water and dust proofing). We'll see what Google brings and I may jump back.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crixley:
The design is awfully nice though. How do you find the performance?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buzzwyzr:
Performance is great. I had one random reboot the first day I got it but it's been smooth sailing ever since.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asylumxl:
I have been thinking about the LG G6... I'm not a huge fan of the curved edges of the S8 but I do like the small bezels. Either that or a P10 Plus.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crixley:
I hear a lot of bad things about the g6, especially performance wise
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PieceofSlice:
Just bought a G6 for the cheap cheap the other day. Super sexy phone, performance is pretty good as well. The only thing I don't like about it is the locked bootloader. I think I am just going to resell it because I can't go without aosp.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dontbeweakvato:
I kinda want a note and was scared about 'the lag', but I guess sooner or later there will be one that's not plagued by that. Maybe I'll take the bait this year. Maybe this year I'll walk in t mobile and plop down a grand and try to fend off weak and uneducated sales tactics from the sales guy that just wants to feel good on 'selling' me a note 8. With occasional verbal corrections by me when he misquotes his sales material on a small insignificant spec.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crixley:
The note 3 especially performed really well. I was quite happy with the 2 and 3. Battery life was excellent too. With the price of the pixel being what it is, the 2 would need to really wow me to get me to buy one I think. Especially now that they're pretty much confirming the two year update timeline/cutoff.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asylumxl:
AFAIK, you can get the bootloader unlocked if you sign up as an LG developer.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PieceofSlice:
Hmm, even so there doesn't seem to be any development. :/
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asylumxl:
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702

It is a relatively new phone in the grand scheme of things with unusual hardware. Personally I'm gonna keep my 6P for such things, I just need a reliable day to day phone.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PieceofSlice:
Cool. Yeah it is new, but the S7 is kind of in the same boat as far as development. It's been out for over a year and there's no ROMs besides the international version. I just don't think I can go without AOSP anymore, haha. So maybe root, but probably never gonna have AOSP :(
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] milestone2mod:
To be frank, there's no device on market right now that grabs my attention enough to think about giving up the 6P anytime soon. The G6 is kinda OK, but it's still an LG phone, and I cannot live the lame/no update life. The S8, and especially the S8+ (I like big phones) looks damn fine, but irl, the curved corners make the OS and most content look quite strange; also, the curved edges reflect light in a very peculiar, almost annoying way. Still, the screen would be a major reason for me to consider it, especially after reading DisplayMate's review (I like accurate displays, and both 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 sound fantastic). However, there's still TouchWiz, and albeit being much better than past versions, it's still same old we-don't-ever-think-about-timely-updates-and-don't-even-get-us-started-on-major-version-upgrades-Samsung. Also, the only model available in Europe is the Exynos one, which slims the chances of a flourishing after-market development further.

Then there's the Pixel (XL): fantastic camera, an actually usable fingerprint sensor, stock Android with some extra Google sauce - and an insanely high price in Europe. Also, those bezels...

And then, there's not even a single phone with stereo, front-facing speakers. It might not be a deal-breaker for some, but I've grown so accustomed to having actually acceptable sound coming from my phone that, thinking about it, I'd find it incredibly hard to give up. And before you correct me: Yep, the iPhone does have stereo speakers (although one of them is bottom-facing, ugh), and I even thought about switching sides and joining the we're-locked-down-as-hell-but-at-least-our-phones-get-software-updates-for-longer-than-two-years-club, but my dependence on the standalone Android Auto app when commuting (seriously, this thing is golden) has made me reconsider my consideration.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crixley:
The bottom facing doesn't bother me at all tbh, I don't even notice it.

That being said, I can't switch entirely to iPhone or android at this point. I was android only for years and years but now I enjoy aspects of both so I continue to switch back and forth lol.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rohit25:
Xperia XZ premium.... Was a Sony fanboy​ in the hayday of Android... Owned everything Xperia... But my last was Xperia Z.... Then got into neXus game.. and never looked back...
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pain-N-Panic:
Honestly, ever since the Nexus 5, I have had no interest in any other phones. The 6P has been nothing but awesome for the last year and half.

I'm holding out for the next pixel/Google phone later this year!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shiftr182:
I'm thinking about the Mate 9... Anybody else?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Loccy:
Slight bump in screen size but a resolution downgrade. Not for me.

In fact every phone out there is either too expensive, a downgrade in one area or another, or both. The new Samsung and LG are too expensive and I hate the super long aspect ratio. In practical use they are a screen size downgrade as they are not as wide. Most phones that use a similar format factor to the 6P seem to have both a resolution downgrade and/or slightly smaller screens (Pixel XL, Oneplus 3T). Might as well just go super budget and get a Moto G4 plus.

About the only device I'm considering at the moment is the Honor 8 Pro. Same screen size and resolution, and slightly better battery. Unfortunately they're like gold dust in the UK. There is the fact that, even though the price is "reasonable" it is only so in terms of devices like the new Samsung and LG. It's still a fair chunk of change and, to be honest? Having spent over £100 getting the battery in my 6P sorted out I'd be forking out more cash for a phone that represents no real improvement for my use case. If your 6P battery is holding up I see no compelling reason to replace the device. If your 6P battery isn't holding up I advise you go through the pain barrier of getting it replaced and, trust me, you'll fall back in love with the 6P.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mk2munky:
Thinking of the OnePlus 5 or Andy Rubin's new project, Essential. There is very little information on the latter, but I'm curious as to what he might come up with. I have also considered the Pixel 2, but I can't really swallow the price point on the Pixel. I truly feel like OnePlus is the closest thing to the Nexus line; premium build, good specs, and near-stock Android.

One thing that I will miss, which I think I'd be hard pressed to find, a phone with dual front-facing speakers like the 6P had.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stretlow:
I sent mine off to my insurance company to fix a screen, got it back and the fingerprint reader was faulty so sent it back and today they've stated they cant fix it and they cant replace like for like.

They've offered me a whole heap of inferior phones or £330 cash and arent budging on the price.

I'm absolutely gutted and I dont know what to do next...

I'd love a Pixel but dropping the £270 is a bit much
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spedyx7:
I would take the pixel and drop 270. Its like trading your nexus and adding a little for a really good phone. But that's just me.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Loccy:
Have they at least fixed the screen? If they have fixed the screen but damaged an unrelated part of the phone I'd be screaming blue murder. They have damaged your property and are refusing to rectify their error. I'd start throwing around statements along the lines of "this is no long an insurance matter; you have damaged my property, you are refusing to acknowledge fault, and I will seek destitution through legal channels". They'll fold, trust me. It's not enough to scream blue murder, you have to scream the *right* blue murder.

Failing that - is the fingerprint sensor that big a deal? I'd be looking to pocket the 330 quid and just live without the sensor.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stretlow:
Taken it to the ombudsman
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] untouchablez:
Nothing lol. I've been looking at the pixel xl bc it does wifi calling on Verizon but I can't do it. It's not enough of an upgrade over my 6P. Plus it was hard enough to move down from a N6 to a 6P and then the pixel xl comes out with an even smaller screen. Don't want a s8 or s8+(last Sammy I owned was a note 3). Guess I'll just have to wait to see what's coming up in the fall. Really hope the next pixel xl has a bigger screen. Loved the screen size on my shamu
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lucfig:
I got an v20 because my Nexus was stolen. Deeply regret, I got the dual SIM version that has locked bootloader and am stuck with a terrible LG software. Even the versions with unlockable bootloader have a poor developer community.

For me that is a deal breaker as nobody knows how long LG will take to update Android versions.

I'm buying a used Nexus and will sell the v20.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moi123:
Great thread. In order of priority, my ideal phone would have :

1. STOCK ANDROID experience. Can't understand manufacturers who always choose to differentiate themselves from the competition by adding their own flavour/skins (Sammy's probably the only one with a decent UI these days, the rest (MIUI, EMUI, Zen, etc all suck). And screws the customers when it comes to updates to the next Android versions.

2. Great camera with STOCK drivers (like Nexus/Pixel)

3. Big ass battery (>4000mah) (has anyone seen the SD625 phones with big batteries? 10h SOT is possible!). WTH cares about slim sizes. Do not want to carry around a powerbank either

4. Front facing stereo speakers. Spoilt by the 6p, and before that the Nexus 6.

5. FHD screen (QHD is nice but FHD is more than good enough (IMO) on the same size / form factor

6. Does not cost a bloody arm and a leg!!!!

So that means Pixel 2 is out of the question (see #6), and hopefully OP5 is decent (may not meet #4 & #5, sigh...)
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crixley:
Sd625 is underpowered and would run like crap though. You could do the same now by underclocking your processor if you really wanted.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rohit25:
660 ... Now we got for 660 equivalent to 810 in performance
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MYxdaUSERNAME:
Literally nothing, especially being on Verizon.

I have very little hope that the next Pixel will have the dual front facing speakers I've come to love and no one else offers the stock Android experience I've also come to love (no root for me and I've had my 6p since release date).

Hopefully something comes out by this Christmas that seems worthy of an upgrade, but again, I have very little hope of that. Almost tempted to look into iPhone 8, but I just can't stand Apple apart from my MacBook Air.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krolla03:
S8 is really nice But i dealt with to much crap with the S6 (actually traded it for the 6P)

One+5 looks awesome but they ruined it with a 1080p display.

So ill probably wait for the Pixel 2
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rohit25:
S8 can never be bought by me... That FP sensor would kill me a little everyday... Till one day the phone will be smashed into a wall.. at ~80kmph
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] znel52:
The pixel 2 or the One Plus 5 (if they decide to include CDMA so phone works on Verizon). Those are about the only phones that intrigue me at this point. I have to be able to unlock bootloader and flash custom roms.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zorachus:
I am going back to my Nexus 6P. I left Android to try an iPhone first in years, went with the 7 Plus, and I will admit in some areas it's a excellent phone, in other areas it sucks balls. But the good was; Battery life is outstanding, and iMessage is really cool. And the overall smoothness and zero lag was good to see. But iOS without a JB just blows. And Notifications on iOS is a freaking mess and done so poor. No back button. Laundry list of frustrating things the way iOS works. I gave it a shot, and the 7 Plus is a great phone, but iOS needs more work to keep me, I just don't like the way it works. But if Apple truly revises iOS big time, I would go back and stay, but the changes I want I doubt ever come to iOS.

I then picked up a brand new Galaxy S8+, and returned it 48hrs later LOL. Another great phone, and I could tell would have excellent battery life for sure, but Touchwiz or whatever they call it, still has some minor lag and micro stutter, and all the bloat sucks, but can be disabled, but overall I felt the S8+ was cool, but not "Oh my god super duper awesome best phone ever" Uh, no. just not my cup of tea.

I then got the LG G6, and totally tweaked it to Nexus / Pixel type style and all Google apps Nova, etc... But it still seems a bit laggy, and very plain jane. The G6 is a big meh, nice, not great, not bad, is ok. the best thing is the overall size of the phone, a 5.7" screen, that feels like a much smaller 5.2" phone almost. Battery life is surprisingly really good on the G6, easily 6h Screen On time. But other than that, the phone does nothing for me. I am giving it to my Wife, and tkaing my 6P back.

I bought a new tempered screen protector and new slim case for the Nexus 6P, then I will wipe it down clean, and do a total system reset with a fresh new ROM, or maybe the new Android O Developer preview 2 due out this week.

Only two tor three phones on my radar now, #1 being the Pixel 2 XL, maybe the OnePlus 5, but we'll see, and the iPhone 8, but that's based more on what iOS 11 offers, if they finally add customization, and totally redo system Notifications, and add some type of theme engine, I'd go back. But I highly doubt that's happening on stock iOS 11. I mean come on Apple, the notification system just sucks on iOS 10, just so bad, in every area. And for the love of God, can you please offer at least a dark theme, like Samsung and LG, and HTC offer on Android phones for free, stock. And how bout icon packs already, I mean WTF those lame ass icons from iOS 7 look lame as fuk, give the option for icon packs for ****s sake.

So out of my recent phones the past 18 months, I still like my Nexus6P with a good ROM #1.