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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nrage23:
I say to each his own. I have both the 8+ and the Pixel XL. I got the Pixel XL on release from Verizon. I have used it since as my daily driver except a 3 week period prior to getting the S8+ where I used a V20. The cameras are a toss up for me. The large bezels and that awful back glass on the Pixel are not something I am going to miss. They both are well built phones but I prefer the feel of the S8+. The only way I could keep using the Pixel for so long is custom roms but with the S8+, I do not feel the need to be rooted or have custom roms. I am loving the ability to connect to 2 different devices and have sound from both with the S8+. I do prefer the finger print sensor on the Pixel XL but I have gotten use to the S8+. I will say the exact opposite I am sure, when the Pixel 2 comes out but I cannot see any reason to use my Pixel XL over my S8+.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mlock420:
Lol I have a choice to get all these phones iphones,pixels,galaxy s,galaxy note,htc,moto and sony....but why is it i only buy samsung phones? I've used different phones before but it just got boring I couldn't brag to people about an iPhone hey man look how smooth it is, I just get a strange look when I say that lol or hey man look at my pixel it's so smooth!...i get that unexcited look again...every body has smartphones these days nobody gives 2?'s about how smooth your phone is as far as I'm concerned in real world usage it's cool to talk about here in forums but out there everybody can surf the web to jerk off, call pizza hut to get that meat lover and watch the same old Android vs apple on youtube...but if your excited about clicking on an app or scrolling through screens constantly to look for lag and that's all your looking for on a smartphone then have your fun dude lol....but I have fun showing fools I can unlock my phone with my eyes and face that's some James bond **** right there and I love comparing the screen size because it makes no sense for a big phone to have a small screen lol.....everybody likes what they like but all this talk about smoothness and lag is just meh!..have I noticed previous samsung phones lagging without trying before? Yes! Do I notice it here with the new s8plus no not yet.....yet! Lol......im not sitting here scrolling back and forth for no reason and cameras on smartphones really? You guys are looking for this and that glare here glare there just be happy camera looks better then any Alien sightings proof videos.....just my 3 cents
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] sharingspider:
Nice Read !!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] CConn882:
While I long for the buttery smooth user experience of pure android, I could just never bring myself to buy the Pixel. Hardware-wise, they seemed more interested in copying Apple's design from about 2 years ago than including features you'd expect every major Android phone to have in 2016.

Which might've been okay if it was a $500 dollar phone, but for $850+? The cost/value ratio for the Pixel is just way too low for me to ever buy. The Pixel 2 needs to have at least the general hardware design of the something like LG G6 (but with an SD 835, AMOLED screen, etc, obviously) for me to consider it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Crickette:
I had the Pixel XL for a few hours and HATED it. I couldn't wait to get rid of it. Two of my friends who had the Note 7 decided to get the Pixel XL and they hate it too lol

Also I thought the phone was way too expensive for what it offered. No way that phone should be $800.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nosympathy:
The new screen ratio is an awesome choice. I like it far above and beyond what's been the norm.

I would like to see become the new norm, and it's highly possible it'll happen.

people complained back when 16:9 replaced 4:3 because their beloved 4:3 content didn't sit right to them on a 16:9 screen. Literally the same thing here. Everyone will get over it as app writers start to take advantage of it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] x111:
pixel phone is ugly as fu...ck, it has HUGE bezels and stupid metal back which not allow to put wireless charging, it has no waterproof !!

Nexus 6 is still the best choice. Nexus 6p is ugly AF as well !!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] soggly:
Had the pixel, didn't like it that much, bought the S8+, never looked back, don't get me wrong it's a good phone, but the S8 is just better imo
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
your pro's outweigh the pixel anyday and the cons are just getting used to/adjusting IMHO. Yes the weird placement of the fingerprint sensor is the worst but use with IRIS and its ok.

I've tried oneplus 1, 3 and 3t (boring), Huawei mate 9 (too big), Mate 9 PD (overpriced and falls short in durability), but keep coming back to Samsung. Had every note since they were launched. The s8 is only my second S, the first was the S2. I know as soon as the Note8 is launched this will be sold in a flash. But Samsung just does more right than others manage to.

And the top and bottom of the pixel are HUGE! Tefal phone...(UK folks will get this)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
I did use iris but at night or remotely dark it won't work.

I want to try mate 9 but not on Verizon I don't think :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
Good phone I just found it bulky. That's the one I went to after the note 7.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] guysalami:
Another defector here. Really liked the S8 and it was such a close call for me between the two which I think logically I couldn't justify the upgrade since it was so close, why pay for a new phone that doesn't outshine the old one.

My big gripes:

- The S8 5ghz wifi was a killer for me, worst reception I've ever dealt with, 2.4 was perfect but I would lose the 5ghz connection just 20 feet away from the router sometimes.

- OK Google always on listening, I have grown use to this feature and it was a buzz kill to go without it.

- Wonky Canada version of the software, sounds like other variants were a bit better but on mine uninstalling facebook was a no go, also cant disable camera shutter sounds. I hate the Samsung Model of different versions for every possible region, I'm sure this only makes the update process take even longer to develop and rollout.

Minor gripes:

- Bixby button is f&(*$ing annoying, pull it out of my pocket and I'm staring at the useless Bixby screen, try to turn down the vol and bam! Bixby (I think they placed it poorly on purpose). Maybe they will grow Bixby into something worth while but I'm not holding my breath.

- Fingerprint scanner, annoying placement but I was getting use to it, minor annoyance. I tried using the iris scanner but for me I didn't find it to be ideal and pretty much quit using it.

- Speed of updates, I had tint issues which I would have swapped the phone for if keeping it, but I was waiting for an update to see if that might fix it. This brings back bad memories of past Samsung phones and extremely slow updates (especially for Canadian variants).

- Really wanted to try Samsung pay but up here in the frozen north support is still seriously lacking, hooked it all up and went out to give it a spin and nothing but rejection from pay terminals for me. Can't blame Samsung here as I'm sure it's the banks up here that don't want to get on board with this which sucks cause this is a killer feature for me if it could be reliable.

All that said the S8 has a lot going for it, best looking phone I've ever seen or held. Lots of extra software features are nice in a time when everyone else seems to be following the Apple model and removing features because simplicity is better for the masses. If I had no phone I sure as heck wouldn't be buying a Pixel today at the current price, it would be S8 all the way, but since I had already spent the money and found the S8 to be great but ultimately not significantly better than the Pixel I'm sending it back. Most likely the Note 8 will win me over, and I have a funny feeling that Google is going to screw up the Pixel 2 (*hoping not*).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
Everything here lines up with what I think. And oh man I hope that the Note 8 will blow everything else out of the water! If the Google gets the pixel 2 too right though look out, it could get excited!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] m3lover1:
That is odd, as the Iris is supposed to work well under questionable light or even in darkness due to the infrared sensor.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mlock420:
Works at dark settings every time for me but when I'm blowing trees and my eyes are low that's when I have problems...but it's my problem lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] underdog_656:
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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Illusive Man:
I'm with the crowd that is happy with my s8+. I even like the position of the fingerprint scanner. For me it means that I reach in my pocked and put my finger on the scanner and my phone is unlocked when I remove it. I also think that the scanner (at least for me) is better for picking up and unlocking the phone with one hand (I have small hands). To each his own.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nrage23:
I forgot my only true gripe I have with my Pixel XL. The bluetooth never worked right all the time. In my vehicle most of the time after receiving a call I would have to disconncet and reconnect it to get my music to play again on stock or custom roms. Using the S8+ bluetooth works flawlessly all the time.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
My two issues is are Google not working with screen off... And root breaking the warranty
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bambam126:
Just got mine and I love it...I'm trying to find some HDR content
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] HannoSLM:
not to mention that the pixel look like galaxy S4, so abt 4 generations older phone ;) In spite of the little problems S8+ is incredible phone!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] deliad:
My luck that i'm left handed , fingerprint is well placed for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] m3lover1:
I think the new Netflix app has it enabled. 5.0 version. I got it from apkmirror.com and installed manually
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
I agree with this article. Very interesting stuff

http://www.droid-life.com/2017/05/10/galaxy-s8-vs-google-pixel/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mlock420:
I thought you were back with the pixel?.... you sure you want to leave the s8 behind?.... just come on back stop frontin lol jkjk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SantinoInc:
Nice comparisons!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
Haha no no s8 is going back!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mlock420:
Lol...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] wutangkillabee:
I would begin the pixel bandwagon ONKY if it had a ex sdcard slot... my only gripe
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Heavenly_Abyss2016:
I'm not so big on phone camera. A good photography camera is out there, and I would rather use that and I always plan to make a shot with such. I want the Pixel, but that is no option.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JasonJoel:
I have both an S8+ and Pixel XL.

I prefer the S8+ screen, size, and looks for sure.

But they are both good phones, and each have pro and con.

In the end, get whatever you like. It's your money.

What might be perfect for one person, isn't for someone else. No right or wrong answer here.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jal3223:
Okay, you have some clear issues man. He never asked you or anyone else to ditch your beloved phone for the pixel. He only stated the reasons why he preferred it. You spent way too much time on a sarcastic point to remain in the healthy zone of conversation on the Internet. I'm glad you like your phone though. On the same note, he has his right to state why he preferred the Pixel in a thread that he started for that very topic. Maybe you should find a different thread?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henrybravo:
It was some light-hearted satire, no harm intended. Most people that post these types of threads will make their original post and then maybe 1 or 2 follow-ups, but 2 weeks later he's still pasting links defending his position for some reason [we get it already!]. So if he wants to keep the discussion going then I fell for the bait and ramped up the satire to make my point.

Agreed, will do.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
I'm glad you wasted a good portion of your life typing this out like I would care lol you'll Samsung fan boys crack me up and this is coming from somebody who has used like every Samsung phone and I'm even starting to stray away from them. Like I said before the note 8 better be legit. Samsung is just trying too hard right now and needs to tone it down a little
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LoliSmith:
If I wanted a toned down device, I would get a Pixel. I don't, I want WOW. The Note 8 is going to be double WOW I am sure. Samsung knows their target market and it is not you. It is me though.

They are doing very well wowing their target audience, record sales.

I actually have a Pixel, it doesn't wow me. It sits unloved in a drawer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] EnterLordVader:
Also have the Pixel XL. No way im returning to it. Can't even look at it after using the S8 plus. And that's coming from a Google/stock Android fanboy.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nrage23:
I feel you. Pulled out my Pixel XL to turn it on and update all the apps. It feels like a brick after using the S8+ for a few weeks. I really thought the Pixel was a well made device when I got it. I always hated the glass square on the back. It felt solid though. The aesthetics of the S8+ are top of the heap for the time being. I never thought I would buy another Samsung phone but I am glad I did.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pixel_junkie:
Exactly how I feel. Got an S8 just to test it out. Had a regular Pixel before. Used the S8 for one evening then picked up the Pixel - the hardware feels like going from a AUDI S8 to Toyota Corolla.

Even the software impressed me on the S8. Sure, has some bloat (nothing package disabler can't handle) but once you uninstall the garbage and debloat it, apply a clean theme, it feel so much more premium. Runs very very well too (at least for now, not sure if it'll slow down later). Battery life is also impressive - did not see this one coming but I feel it is slightly better than my Pixel.

LOVE LOVE LOVE that they wen't with no branding on the front. The phone is just clean, polished, premium, sexy as f. I feel SAMSUNG is getting it finally, making the right moves and are totally positioned to be a top phone brand.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rrenny:
I have been using both on and off.

Just let go of the iPhone 7 plus . So i decided to invest in both s8+ and pixel xl.

Had the one plus 3t as well. Favorite so far is the samsung there is something special about it.

I love what they created this time.

:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mikey_sk:
funny i was never fan of the pixel, its design is just too vanilla . gave mine to my mother who loves it of course, got the s7e and now s8+. I just like the quality of samsung, yes the software can lag at very rare times, but the exynos is the star of the show (aside from the screen) :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
Well i ordered a HTC U11 maybe it will be better then s8+ LOL
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mlock420:
I doubt it looks just like the last one they just dropped lol.... and they went back to single camera...i thought everybody loved the dual camera lens? Squeeze feature, really? Lol...

But it looks good with that liquid glass
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crzycrkr:
Yeah, the U11 looks dated to me. And that back looks like a cheap eBay case
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] robstunner:
I'm back and forth between the Samsung and the pixel as well. Biggest reason mainly is the photos. Having taken a ton in direct comparison, the pixel is clearly, even if just slightly better. Everything else though, the Samsung does just fine. To make matters worse, Android O beta comes out either today or tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Zorachus:
Had the T-Mobile S8+, and returned it last weekend, went back to my old Nexus 6P, which is much smoother, and has way better dark themes, as well as the better stock Google Android apps that work like hot butter smooth, and can also be themed dark.

S8+ is a very nice phone, with great battery life, but the slight micro stutters and hiccups and jag were too annoying. Overall the S8+ is pretty smooth and very fast, but not 100% smooth all the time, which really irks me. I would say the S8+ is like 75% smooth and lag free, compared to my Nexus 6P being 90% smooth. I have yet to find any phone that is 100% perfect lag free, never stutter once. No smartphone exists like that. Yet.

Plus the curved edges were funky, and I didn't find added any real benefit to me, except making typing weird. I prefer flat screens and phones the size of my Nexus 6P or previous iPhone 7 Plus, which were great.

I can only imagine the Pixel XL 2, with the SD835 and a 3,500mAh battery, will be a beast. Add waterproof and dustproof, and better speakers, and it will be the #1 Android of 2017.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mlock420:
Number what? Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Zorachus:
I don't mean in sales, I mean as far as high quality smooth feeling smartphones go.

We all know the Samsung Galaxy line and iPhone, are the Big Mac and Whopper of hamburgers. Whereas the Nexus / Pixel phones are the organic gourmet burgers.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Salval:
I'd go back to my Pixel XL.... if I hadn't sold it. I'm sick of the crappy wifi on this phone. Guess I'll just have to live with it until I can get something else.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Brainfire2:
Agreed. I don't see any advantage in the curved and bezel-less screen.

Whatever is at the edge of the curve is distorted. And you need a little

bezel on the sides to hold the phone without your fingers overlapping

part of the screen. I'm returning mine also. Used both for a month
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dalanik:
I don't care about any of your "cons" maybe a bit Bixby - but I disabled it (no root) and it is now just a button I don't use. No big deal. Everything else is just your subjective feel. I even got the feeling your "pros" are important while "cons" are just minor things, even if you mind those (which I don;t)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
and I don't care what you feel about my pros and cons....
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dalanik:
And your parents didn't beat you enough when you were kid, since you grew up to be so rude and arrogant. And I don't see any agruments in your statement.

Of course you care, why else would you post this here?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
LOL your post wasn't relative where is a mod when you need one........
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] zBobs:
I couldn't have said it better.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] happy2472:
Since we cant pull the battery for a reboot .... what options do we have? My S8+ is freezing up.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Stuarttt:
Hold the Power+Volume Down keys simultaneously for 7+ seconds I believe. Just like taking a screenshot but hold them longer
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bajwamar:
So, I have just upgraded myself from G3 to this Beast phone (love it)

Native Galaxy Gallery App there is a Story Mode/ selection that puts together all the pictures you have then in a given day or location and adds background music & some effects but, in doing so it cuts the pictures so you end up with half the face or picture to see.

Are there any settings the I need to change to make the pictures show in full or is there any fix for this.

I tried searching the forums but found nothing. In case I was wrong please direct me to the correct post
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] burrzoo:
I'm finding that I have the same results and can't find any settings to change the way it seems to zoom in on each photo. Really nice idea but poor execution...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bajwamar:
No one else seems to have this issue or care for this feature

or they are too busy rooting/ unlocking the SD version of the phone :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] pete4k:
Can't say about others, but in my case: 1. easy enough to do it manually just the way I want it 2. it almost never works properly, besides cutting off the frame. Case in point, my phone created album called "at the beach", after we went to the beach. Well, most of the pictures in this album are not from anywhere near the beach and since I have location embedded in every picture and phone already correctly identified I was at the beach including particular field, not sure why it added pictures taken at home and many other locations. Bottom line: useless function personally I don't care about.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ScottBroker:
So if we finally get root, would I look in the Verizon thread or Tmobile?????
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Devman-0903:
Hello, while I was trying to root my phone with engboot, my phone was bricked, and I restored it to 6.0.1 from 7.0 via Odin. I used the trick that allowed you to use hotspot on 6.0.1, and it worked. But then, the OTA's began rolling in. My phone upgraded to 7.0. I tried my luck to see if package disabler pro was still working, and it was. It still said that "tetheringprovision.apk" was disabled. So I tried hotspot and it worked.

For any questions, PM me

I can send you the file links to restore your phone back to!

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Devman-0903:
I will post screenshots soon!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Devman-0903:
Hey guys, This is still working with the new security update!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jlea05:
Mobile hotspot not working

Hello, I have a galaxy s7 active running android 7.0 on freedom pop. It's 8gb data / month for almost $40

I want to turn it into a mobile hotspot for my chrome cast. Freedom pop said tethering is allowed on that plan. I'm running on AT&T towers. When i turn on mobile hotspot it says verifying... There is a temporary network problem.

I tried netshare, pdanet+, and foxfi. None of them worked.

I also tried setting up a VPN but apparently chrome cast has to have internet
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] natedanp:
Hey, I'm pretty new to rooting but I've recently purchased a Verizon G935V Galaxy S7 Edge running the latest Nougat version and I've spent the past day attempting to figure out how to root this thing correctly, with my version of the s7 edge and nougat. I don't usually feel the need to make any posts requesting assistance because usually with enough googling I can figure it out myself, but I've given up. Please guide me in the right path to get this thing rooted, I can't seem to find any recent videos or forum post with the correct versions I'm looking for.

Verzion Qualcomm Snapdragon SM-G935V S7 Edge running 7.0 Nougat with April 1st, 2017 Android Security Patch Level. If anymore information is needed, feel free to ask

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] dynospectrum:
https://xdaforums.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-method-nougat-t3566978