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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Alcibiade:
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I have it (On my black S8+) and indeed it's quite acceptable.

Not sure it will protect corners properly though.

I am waiting for my Rhinoshield to arrive. I think it's the best compromise between naked / fully covered (Won't use any screen protector or back protector)

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That's quite scary... I come from a Note 4 and go often cycling with it without any cracks. What did you do with the phone in your pocket? Is it the screen or the corners? Corners I would understand but the gorilla 5 screen? Softer than Gorilla 4?

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Shame on Samsung... My Note 4 had many drops on concrete (from my pocked), never a crack. I just dont get it and now I worry for my S8+...

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That's what I have ordered. Keeps the beauty of the phone, protects the corners which are the most fragile, and protects the front and back unless you fall on something spiky... Good compromise.

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Yes (Same for my Note4) but those scratches cant be seen when your screen is on, so not really an issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] C_LosEvo:
Here. Raw dog all day.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ewokuk:
I am still naked w00h000 :p
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cb_jimmy:
Be careful with clear cover. Ironically, my screen got scratch from it, specifically on the screen area where the underside hard round plastic situated. It must had rubbed dust and sand particles on the screen. Just tinny scratches. Invisible unless you know the angle to look.

The rest of my naked screen is still perfect.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] smslangrood:
Hi,

In S7 android 7 version I can't change contacts group message alert. I could do it in earlier versions of android.

Is there any way or any app to change it?

Tnx
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] smslangrood:
Any idea?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Gollob:
I have not managed to connect to my Redmi Note 4 (Android 6.0 MRA58K, MIUI Global 8.1 | Stable) via adb from my Windows 7 computer.

With my old SGN4 this was never a problem but I am a noob on the RN4.

I have Android Studio (with adb) installed, then

I connect my mobile via USB cable

I select on the mobile "Use USB for: Transfer files (MTP)", USB debugging is enabled and I can see the phone in the Windows explorer

then I open a command prompt and run adb but "nothing happens":

c:\Progs\Android\sdk\platform-tools>

c:\Progs\Android\sdk\platform-tools>adb.exe logcat

- waiting for device -

^C

c:\Progs\Android\sdk\platform-tools>adb devices

List of devices attached

c:\Progs\Android\sdk\platform-tools>

What am I missing???
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] dromaczek:
Check drivers on control panel, it is correct?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Gollob:
Not sure I can post an image: i.imgur.com/UFAi5ez.png

In the Windows Device Manager there are two interesting entries:

Other devices

--- MTP [has an exclamation mark]

Portable devices

-- Redmi Note 4 [looks fine]

Is the "Transfer files (MTP) mode correct"?

Does the phone need to be rooted?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] dromaczek:
You have wrong adb driver (choose manually other from control panel)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Gollob:
The driver was indeed the issue, thanks for that.

This is what I did:

[1] xiaomifirmware.com/downloads/download-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-drivers-utilites

[2] Download: latest_usb_driver_windows.zip

[3] also downloaded ADB Installer v1.4.3: adb-setup-1.4.3.zip from the same page (not sure if this was necessary)

[4] Control Panel, Device Manager: installed the driver (Android ADB Interface)

Now I have this Android ADB Interface under the heading SAMSUNG Android Phone, not sure if this is a problem

at some point later on as it is obviously a Xiaomi Android Phone that I have. [see: i.imgur.com/yvIyIjt.png]

When running adb devices I got the device ID and unauthorized at first and after approving USB access on the

handset it showed the device ID and authorized and I can issue commands like abd logcat.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] dromaczek:
You must authorized access and check all ADB options on xiaomi rom to use for example adb density command etc (and log on mi acount)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] keyurgohil:
[Solved] Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 : Connection with ADB

Hi,

As we all know Xiaomi works on its own MIUI, So when you want to connect to adb that is developer mode you need to connect as MIDI,

Enable MIDI

Step 1: Goto settings > Additional Settings > Developer options

Step 2:In developer option, Enable developer options,

Step 3: In same menu go down in side Networking and from the SELECT USB CONFIGURATION, select MIDI

Now check adb devices on your command prompt you can see your Xiaomi is connected.

Happy Coding :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] GuyGotMadNameGame:
Does your phone show up on the terminal with adb devices command when in recovery? Can be stock recovery too.

Also, in fastboot, use fastboot commands

i.e. fastboot devices instead of adb devices

One more thing, go to device manager and manually install a legacy driver and browse to adb and choose Android Bootloader Interface (ABI) look into it, it's possible.

That should do it. Tell me if it helps.

Sorry I don't know how to quote stuff and format commands.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] ChinmayLIVE:
hello brother, I'm facing the same issue while unlocking the bootloader.

I think these is prob with the drivers.. pps help me out
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JayZ996:
So, I have this Kindle Fire 1st Gen (2011), and lately I got this urge to customize it and install some further version of Android. Though, with ups and downs I managed, I was pretty much not satisfied with the stability of the customs ROMs.

It was then that I thought the stock firmware was the only best choice for an outdated device like the Kindle fire. So I made my mind to revert back to Stock, wherein I screwed up real bad, left no stone unturned, yet I'm stuck in the rut.

Need Your Help

Let Me Walk you through it all so you'd get a hint where and how I screwed up

1. Rooted the Kindle Fire 1, and installed TWRP 2.2.2.1

2. Tried Installing Custom ROMs, but there was nothing much available for the Stock Bootloader.

3. So opted for the OtterX Bootloader, as they had a variety of ROMs, for which a newer version of TWRP is required, 2.7.X.X, I believe.

TECHNICALLY, EVERYTHING WAS FINE UP TILL HERE

This is where I screwed up while trying to do a roll back..

1. While I was supposed to replace the OtterX Bootloader with the Stock one, I accidentally flashed TWRP 2.2.2.1, first.

2. Clearly, I couldn't boot up into recovery since then, cuz the 2.2.2.1 might be specifically designed for the AMAZON STOCK BOOTLOADER.

3. Before all of that I had wiped away the OS from the device, so I'm stuck here with no OS n no recovery, either.

4. Thought ADB and Fastboot could help, but I kinda remember I screwed up with that too (don't remember exactly what I did).

So this is the current situation

1. NO OS

2. NO RECOVERY

3. I can only setup the fastboot mode, but windows says, it doesn't recognize the device (probably something to do with the drivers, but I've literally rubbed my ass off finding the particular drivers, but to no good)

IF ONLY I COULD SOMEHOW GET FASTBOOT TO WORK, I'D BE GOOD BY MYSELF, I'LL TAKE CARE OF IT ALL, BUT CAN'T, JUST CAN'T
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
have you looked at my thread

Started a Thread [How To] Fix OtterX Install Errors, Partition sizes, Unable to Mount System... with some possible fixes for those having issues since converting to OtterX, with pushing files, failure to mount system errors when installing Lollipop Roms...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] michel2506:
hello, i'm looking for the dutch (NLD) vodafone rom, i hope someone can help me find it :)

Thanks in advance,

Michel2506
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] Babykillar:
I bought my Kaiser in a Dutch Vodafone Shop.

Have a CD which is called:

Vodafone 1615

Windows Mobile

Getting Started Disc

for Vodafone 1615

with Windows Mobile Software

Have no glue if the ROM is on the Disc.

If someone could tell me that and give an explenation how to grab it from the CD I could send it to you (CD has a size of ~ 260 MB).

Babykillar
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] bmueller77:
No, the ROM is not on the CD. But if you use a dutch ROM, you can use the steps described in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=337066 to create a dump.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] n0r:
i have got an dutch rom but not an vodafone specified one. i bought mine @ belcompany and before i installed a new rom i dumped the original one maybe your interested?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] monkey0:
Just read the sticky, take a look at "Reconstructed ROMs"
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
After moving from Android 4.4.1 to Marshmallow, I have no idea why Samsung or Google decided to choose white theme, it is looks absolutely ridiculous, uses more battery and can't see some of the buttons (such as poweramp's buttons in notification).

Is there a way to change it to dark theme? I can't seem to find in the Android setting.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dirtygeek:
Hy There,

I have a question about compatibility between BL-T9 and BL-T19 in Nexus 5X, is that possible?

Because so difficult in my country to find BL-T19

Thanks

DirtyGeek | Indonesia
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HzMeister:
As much as I like the S8, there are a few minor things that keep it from being great. Here's a quick mock up of what I think would have been the perfect S8:

[IMG="S8"]https://i.imgur.com/LJotqPF.jpg[/IMG]

Better fingerprint sensor location

Power/volume buttons on one side, no bixby

16:9 5.1" screen

Obviously it doesn't matter what any of us think, but imo it would be nice if someone (google) were to make something like this. Anyone agree?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChazzMatt:
You left off the front facing stereo speakers. See. ZTE Axon 7 for reference.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crew One:
I actually like the tall screen and the finger print scanner... so no, I dont agree :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] axaman943:
right on man!:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] j0sh1:
I like how its been designed. People are reacting a bit over too much over the fingerprint sensor location... it aint all that bad positioning afterall.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dmcgrath009:
nobody seams to understand why the finger print sensor is where it is....... the battery would have to be thinner or shorter... this location maximizes your battery size... so deal with it
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
I'm ok with the current design... but it's okay to dream...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jkao42:
I think the placement of the finger print sensor was mainly because they failed to achieve what they originally wanted which was a fingerprint sensor on the front display. Rather than delay the launch, they put it in an area that made the most sense without having to redesign. It's not the ideal location, but it's not terrible either.

OP I like the design. Switching from the Nexus 6, the side buttons would be great. As for the aspect ratio, I'm starting to like the S8 being more narrow, makes it feel like the phone isn't quite as big as it is while still having a lot of screen real estate. Well done though, if that was the actual S8 I would definitely have gotten it as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] snick8467:
Finger print location isn't bad. If you hold your hand out like you are using samsung pay its great positioning.

I think most are complaining because they are In the habit of where the scanner it. Need to accept and use the new location to form new habit.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Syn Ack:
I'm not so sure decreasing the 18.5:9 to 16:9 would make it go all the way down to a 5.1" screen. Maybe 5.4". But I wholeheartedly agree with all of this

Someone did something similar with the Pixel. I would've bought it if it looked like this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rado_vr6:
Every thread you come in with that ZTE Axon 7 and stereo speakers. Let it die already.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChazzMatt:
STEREO SPEAKERS FOR THE WIN

Nope. I will not. In fact reviewers agree with me. One of the complaint reviewers have had about the otherwise mostly excellent S8 is Samsung's puzzling decision for mono speaker. They own Harman Kardon!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2017/04/22/samsung-galaxy-s8-review/#6425a0d73e5e

http://mashable.com/2017/03/31/samsung-galaxy-s8-specs-compromise/

http://www.iretron.com/blog/posts/samsung-galaxy-s8-my-first-full-day/

And not only a complaint within a review, that's ACTUALLY the TITLE of an article...

http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-stereo-speakers-761093/

Is Samsung ever going to put stereo speakers on a flagship?

I will continue to bring attention to such a design deficit. It's a great feature that even the Moto Nexus 6 also had. All top tier phones should have stereo speakers, especially if we are paying this much money.

It's just ZTE did it best and for least money, and most recently -- with a BMW-designed frame at that. Other manufacturers should follow that example. Google did it before and should do it AGAIN.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HzMeister:
IMO a single high quality front facing speaker that handles all the sound output of the phone is the best compromise. Phone speakers will never sound good so two mediocre speakers that take up valuable space won't sound better, just slightly louder - plus that leaves room for more battery capacity - and things like the headphone jack...

Most people are coming from older galaxies and iphones so they don't have a habit of using a rear sensor. They are complaining because it's in a horrible place and even with muscle memory you have to strain to reach it and avoid not smudging the camera. You can "accept it" - I'll keep my dignity, thanks.

Damn that's a nice design - I actually like it more than my samsung concept and hope the pixel 2 is half as good. Only thing I don't like is the tall screen. Tall aspect ratios turn one handed phones into two handed ones without the benefits of an actually bigger screen.

I thought about the screen size and 5.1" is doable. The s8 is so tall that it's like an optical illusion making you think it's bigger than it is. In reality the s7 and s8 are the same width so imagine the s7 with the top and bottom bezels cut in half. Kind of like this:

[IMG="s7"]https://i.imgur.com/NcHM3Ci.jpg[/IMG]

Looks like a 2013 LG G2, doesn't it? That phone really was way ahead of its time...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Termynat0r:
I don't know why people need such speakers on a phone.

They sound ****ty nevertheless and won't be used for any music consumption unless you are one of those ghetto kids who has his cellphone on blast in public transport.

The speaker is simply there to make "rinring" in case someone calles and even this is disabled my most people because it's too intrusive compared to a vibration feedback.

Speakers need space to work and I can see better usage of that space instead of putting stereo speakers in a cellphone. Really you can't even fit some decent speakers in there because they need so much room. Ever seen a subwoofer? You won't but that thing in a cellphone because it's 95% empty space inside there.

Use some headphones or connect the phone to your living room system for gods sake
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rado_vr6:
So nevermind the design or the engineering that went into the device. With a year design cycle you really think every little detail YOU care about will make it. Instead if complaining, why not use your nonexistent engineering skills to build a better device?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] skivnit:
Omg stop with this stereo speaker nonsense. Unless you are a teenager who likes to bug people on public transports or places, or you're trying to party on your phone music, it's useless. If you are an audiophile you would have a- a nice sound system at home be it home cinema or just Sonos like system then you would have either Bose qc35, shure 846 or OPPO PM3 , or any other high end headphones. You just need to have a clear sound when it rings and loud enough for you to hear
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] barondebxl:
That render looks hideous to me. The S8 as it looks now is much better looking
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HzMeister:
I guess not everyone likes an easy to reach notifications tab or fingerprint sensor...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] barondebxl:
You guessed right.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] idksomuch:
I know there wouldn't be room to place a fingerprint sensor under the camera like on the Pixel, but if the stars had aligned, and there was space to put the sensor there, my opinion would've been to put the heart rate sensor to one side of the camera, the bixby button to the other side, and a finger print sensor under the camera so it doesn't look awkwardly unsymmetrical.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HzMeister:
In your ideal scenario you'd want a bixby button? On the back of the phone? Even if bixby was remotely useful, wouldn't it be more efficient to use the home button like with google assistant but have the option of choosing bixby instead?

And it's complete BS that there wasn't enough room for the fingerprint sensor. There are dozens of other phones with fingerprint sensors in a better location in a more compact package. Samsung shouldn't have started developing the phone around an on screen sensor when it clearly wouldn't be ready. Instead of redoing everything the right way, they went with the quick/cheap/easy/dirty way.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Viper87227:
Add me to the list of people who like the S8 as it is. I really like the new aspect ratio. More usable screen without having a fatass phone in my hand... I don't mind having to do a little shimmy for one handed use. It's perfect... I wouldn't even want to go back to a 16:9 phone. The fingerprint sensor is a non-issue. I don't get why people have so much trouble with it. It's perfectly within reach for me.

The single speaker is whatever. I would have preferred stereo speakers, but the amount of times I actually notice is near to non-existent. I pretty much only use my phone speaker for music when I'm taking a shower. It's not like I can hear much or really discern the quality anyway. Any situation where SQ would matter, I'd have headphones on.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abdullaha:
That render is hideous. Id much rather have it on the power button like some Sony's or the nextbit Robbin. In the front would mean more bezel and I'm too spoiled for that. The scanner position is good for me to be honest
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HzMeister:
lol, I find it funny when people say it's "hideous" even though it's nearly identical to the actual s8 but with better ergonomics.

I agree with you that a power button with integrated fingerprint sensor is a good solution. It's too bad more phones don't have it but I'd imagine sony has a strong hold on the patents. I wonder how nextbit is able to get away with it?

Even though you say the s8 fingerprint sensor is in a "good" place, you have to admit that it could be better...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abdullaha:
Yes, it could be better but I'm willing to take the trade-off. For me, my hands are huge and my finger lines up right where the scanner is anyways, even on the plus that I'm using.

The render looks hideous to me because it makes the back look too long to me. That's a matter of opinion.

I hate fingerprint scanners on the back anyways, because when the phone rests on a table, you have to pick it up to unlock. However, the bezel-less design is sentual and simply stunning. It's spoiled me. With the iris enabled, I find everything to work fine. It's a welcomed trade off for me.

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Yes! People complain that apps don't fit the whole screen, well the black bars would normally be bezel anyways. So there's little reason to complain about the aspect ratio. Most apps I use fit well, except some games. Which are an extremely minor part of my use case.

And I agree, the fingerprint scanner lines up with my pointer finger perfectly on the plus

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You don't know how the phone was developed. Bashing a company for doing something that is mere speculation is disingenuous. Let's be real, no one knows weather Samsung did this as a last minute concession or it was intentional.

I find the scanner position to be perfectly fine for me, yes the camera gets smudged but that gets fixed with a thin case. That's my only complaint.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HzMeister:
Don't you mean too short? My concept is closer to a 16:9 aspect ratio so that makes the s8 is A LOT taller and by your logic even more hideous.

What's the actual, practical benefit of a taller screen? (Not just that it looks cool at first glance)

Isn't it more useful to be able to reach notifications and quick settings easily with one hand?

Do you really think samsung went through months of development and dozens of prototypes to say "yup, this could be better, but it's good enough." Besides, there are many reputable industry sources that back it up. The only other reason that samsung chose that location for the fingerprint sensor is because they couldn't copy the g6 any more than they already did(which would also explain why they went with 18.5:9 instead of the more logical 18:9...)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abdullaha:
What I meant was that the camera/flash/heart rate/fingerprint scanner array looks too long and I much prefer the aesthetics of the current layout.

I can reach notification tray pretty easily. I like the veristility of using the full 18.5/9 screen. It shows more vertical content. And in the off chance that a game or app cannot adjust to it, the black bars are just as the bezels would have been...blank space.

Once again, reputable sources should be taken with a grain of salt. No one can be 100% sure. It's all mere speculation. Yes, Samsung and LG probably spied on each other- how else would they have both decided to make an elongated display. However, that also, is mere speculation.