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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J1Cas90:
Hello, I'm trying to access my old history, dating about to august 2016, but whatsapp only displays the history up to the 2nd of May 2017, before this there is a note from whatsapp saying: "Messages to this chat and calls are now secured with end-to-end encryption. Tap for more info."

I can't access older messages. I've tried to download and decrypt the database using WhatsApp Key/DB Extractor and Whatsapp viewer, but it only show my history up to the same time. Did whatsapp delete my old history when they enabled encryption? Is there any way to recover it?

I checked the Media folder and I have all my media file from August 2016 up to today, I don't understand why my chats are not there.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
Sounds like they are cleaning up the servers. I don't think that is the case but it wouldn't surprise me as they will have to make more room from time to time and that means removing old chats.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J1Cas90:
The chats are stored localy on the phone, so there would be no reason to delete older chats. I think the deletion might have something to do when they enrolled the encryption on the chat database, as all chats histories stop at this message.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] hasrussian:
Last Tuesday I was charging my S8+ when I smelled electrical burning and saw smoke in the air. I first suspected something else, then I noticed the smoke was coming out of my phone. I put the phone down, then came back 5 mins later and I picked it up, the bottom area was hot enough to burn my hand, as a result I dropped the phone cracking the rear glass. I contacted Samsung support and the device was picked up two days ago. It was packaged outside in driving rain . Today I received an email from the service department which told me that the problem was caused by water inside the charging cable and as a result it cannot be repaired under warranty. I somehow doubt that water could remain in the connector for almost a week, especially given that it was indoors in a warm dry environment for 6 days while I waited for the courier. It seems more likely that the water entered when I handed it to the courier.

Also I never claimed on the burn I sustained as I wanted the issue solved rapidly.

Is there anything I can do to get it fixed under warranty as I am an unemployed student and I highly doubt I can afford the repair quote that I will receive soon
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] vakarami:
Hi

As I told at title, I used a tool to disable some start up apps and also remove some unnecessary stock apps on my Honor 5X. After that I realized that music control functionality like pause and next track from lock screen (and headphone) are not working anymore.

Can someone please tell me which app is responsible for that and how could I bring it back?
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] AtaliaKetch:
You must have deleted app named in numeric like "147090" something like this?

Assuming you are on stock ROM...
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] PalakMi:
If you are on stock firmware, just reflash it again
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] vakarami:
Yes and thanks, I removed a app with numeric name! That makes sense :rolleyes:
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] AtaliaKetch:
You should look for its apk in google or reflash stock rom
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] PalakMi:
Just reflash the firmware of you are stock
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] gopinaidu77:
How come one app existing with numerous names? Can u send it here?
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] AtaliaKetch:
I don't know if you noticed it but in stock ROM, if you went into installed apps, an app would appear with 'music logo' and its name was something like in numeric. It always ran with the main music app.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Mr.Ash.Man:
I'm currently on a Coral Blue S7 Edge but with the new Infinity Display i kinda get the feeling black would be the best seeing as the front is black too.

what do you guys think?

Anyone upgrading from an s8 have any opinions on the s8's colors?

Edit: i ordered the Maple Gold 26.08.17 :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] BigMosley:
I'm going with Black because I will be getting the Otterbox Defender case in black anyway. I had the Gold s7 edge and I liked it, but I like black more.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] force70:
Black is boring.

Orchid gray is purple and too girly

I have a maple gold S8 plus and its okay..prefer the gold on the note 7 and s7s

Havent seen the deep blue one yet but i doubt ill like it either.

Was looking fwd to getting a silver one but looks like they wont have that....i may pass on the note 8 then.

sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Mjdrakkon:
I will be going TARDIS blue I mean Deep Sea Blue.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] krabman:
I'm going cheapest I find, they all look the same in a case.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Rsmin:
Like the blue but probably will get the black.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
I Would have preferred a silver titanium, but I think I will opt for the black one this time
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] mikeyfreeman:
I think I'm getting black this time. It matches the camera bezel so for the few and far between times it won't be in the case I think that will look better
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] galaxys:
Also like the blue, but not sure yet....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] jam2315:
I want the blue bt I'm here in the US. Mad mad mad lol. Can we get the unlocked blue one and it work here on Verizon or is that a total no go!? I know people here know that answer lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] akin_jay:
Sure you can get the blue international unlocked version but it would only work on GSM providers like T-Mobile or AT&T. No CDMA so won't work on Verizon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aznmode:
I read the orchid is more on the blue side than purple? I have the orchid s8 plus and I like it. So I opted for the same on the note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] jah:
Only black and gold available in the UK. I would prefer blue but will buy black.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] force70:
I didnt care for the s8 orchid grey...too purple for me but the note does look less so from the vids Ive seen. I guess we need to see it first hand to be sure
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Same colour options options here in Southern Europe. I have also opted for the black. My SGS8+ is also black so I wanted a change but the maple gold is rather 'bling bling' on a mobile that size plus the camera set up is all black and not in matching gold as previous iterations have been.

My choice would be a deep burgundy but................:crying:

Black it is. No matter as its going in a case for protection then in a shocksock attached to my trousers so I can't drop it nor get pick pocketed. :eek:

Lot of money.............serious cash!:p

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] black96ss:
I am right there with you...im so PISSED about the color options here. Canada is even getting BLUE. like WTF. so far I only seen the unlocked option in black. I really don't want black and the orchid grey I'm not to sure about. I heard its really different looking then the s8 orchid grey so I might have to see in person. I was also thinking since the back is really the biggest difference, buying a blue back and having it put on. just not sure how I would keep the ip68 (if I can get the special adhesive). if I knew they would eventually release it in blue in the US, I would wait it out. I wish I could kick Samsung in the balls right now.

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How will will it work on the GSM's? I have t mobile and my consider this but now sure how exactly well it will work(drop calls, LTE, etc). I never used an international phone in the US before. I know people do it but not sure of the pros and cons. also any place to buy it other then ebay? I don't see the international ones on samsungs website. I would hate to get screwed into getting a clone note 8 or something.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] akin_jay:
It will work like any other handset. The Note 8 international version (SM-N950F) will support T-Mobile LTE bands 2,4 and 12 so 4G will work just fine. The only potential downside is that it won't support the higher frequency band 66 which T-Mobile is currently rolling out in large cities to deal with network congestion. Another con is VoLTE and WiFi calling may not work without flashing ROMs or rooting but that's the case for many non carrier handsets. A big upside besides color selection is that the Exynos chipsets in the international Samsung handsets have historically had much better battery life than the Snapdragons in the U.S versions.

And you can definitely get them on Amazon instead of eBay. Just search by model number. For example for the S8+ international version search G955f on Amazon.

Also a big con is your warranty won't be valid in the US. I've never had to use my warranty but it's something to consider
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] black96ss:
i know from the past that they have a few different unlocked variants. all the ones ending in f will work with LTE.

i just wish i could buy it from Samsung and get the 425 discount since i checked my eligibility today.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] borijess:
Black one for me. Don't like the way the camera stands out like sore thumb on other colors besides black.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shaazzaarr:
Midnight Black for me this time.

I went with the Coral Blue Note7 last time it looked unusual.

Plus we are all going to be using cases, so does the colour really matter nowadays?

What I really want is a transparent phone, like the gameboys back in the day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] borijess:
Black cause that camera sticks out like a sore thumb with any other color.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Mr.Ash.Man:
You can do it yourself if you don't mind voiding the warranty and removing water resistance

I have to agree it would look nice [youtube]Is8xVvXEnag[/youtube]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Cool Person:
Either blue or black.

Black is the safest option..

Deep blue is cool too because an All black phone and black s pen would look kind of boring to me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] jah:
The UK Samsung has blue accessories listed for the Note8 so blue incoming soon
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] nuclearrage:
Black....... Because it's the only available color for pre-order in unlocked US version. I really wanted the blue, my note 5 had the deep blue and it looked great. Coral Blue on note 7 was great to. Also like some said, doesn't matter too much because of cases covering it up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Mr.Ash.Man:
I've decided to go Gold as the only 2 colors in the UK at the moment are black or Gold and since the front is black anyway I think black and gold is a nice color combo to have...

Can't wait for it to arrive!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] force70:
Tell me about it....it would seem tbat they rushed the dual camera set up...absolutely kills the look of the phone. Its terrible

And no I wont use a case if I get one...i never use cases unless im at work on the production floor

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I want to compare the gold to my S8 plus which is gold. I much preferred the gold on the s7 and note 7 and hope the note 8 is more like those and less like the S8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Mr.Ash.Man:
Have a poke around on YouTube to see if a comparison has been done so far if not pull up 2 seperate windows with comparisons to see if it helps,

I had a look at the Note 8 color comparisons before deciding and I think it is similar to my gold note 5 but who knows only time will tell ;) for me in the UK it's either black or Gold atm anyway if I want it black I'll probably use a case that isn't transparent.

What's the difference with the gold on the s8? I'm currently using a coral blue s7e
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] toenail_flicker:
we only get black and grey here so black. grey looks good but I like the all black look
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] force70:
Its alot duller/ less shimery and more of a bronze tint then the previous gold. Its certainly not awful or I wouldnt have bought it lol but def prefer the note 7 gold to this.

The orchid grey looks grey/ silver this time as compared to having a very purple tint on the s8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Nicaragüense:
Black probably, but I dont really care, just whatever they happen to have when I walk in to buy one. It will be in a case before I leave the store. I had the note 7 in blue, that would be a nice color, too bad it seems NA is not getting that option.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Sattero:
I was thinking about blue as I had Note 7 in Coral Blue which was fantastic and I had a feeling of proper Queer Queen but I kinda don't like this new "TARDIS" blue color... It just doesn't look as good as Coral blue in my eyes, at least on pictures. So I went for black one which has another plus - it will be on EU market in few weeks, not in months. And also the black one with the infinity display looks just gorgeous. :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] robweis:
Orchrid grey

Since I live in USA our choices are finger print magnet boring black or OG. I have the Orchrid grey s8+ and it's nice. I miss my coral note 7. Best color ever.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] foulmouthedruffian:
Sad there's no white available. Black looked the best in person, so black it will be.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] fatboypup:
Had a coral blue note 7 and a orchid grey s8+ ... So black
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] vinokirk:
Orchid grey looks the best to me, but I'll be getting the black as the grey is not available yet
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] black96ss:
black with a custom deep sea blue wrap
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] rjohnstone:
Black... it's just going to be stuffed into a case anyway, so the color really doesn't matter at that point.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] rile1564:
I would have loved if they brought back the Note 7 Silver color to the Note 8. But since they didn't, I ordered black.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
My first choice would have been the gold one, if it was available here. Between black and orchid grey, I will probably choose then orchid grey. It is going into a case as soon as it comes out of the box, anyway. I did hear that the orchid grey is more blue, than purple. I like the color purple though, so either way...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] foulmouthedruffian:
I'd disagree with the more blue thing. It's lavender. Very lavender.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] paras:
I guess I will try n buy deep sea blue
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Toontje123:
Gold
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
Don't you guys think CG should be nicknamed totalitarian gray?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
Have you actually seen it in person, or just in pictures?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] foulmouthedruffian:
Played with the orchid grey in person a few times now at Best Buy.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Babydollll:
Black. The only acceptable color for tech. [emoji57]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
Ahh, I see. Thanks.

I went to BB today and they didn't have any on display. I did get play with an S8+ for a while, though. Nice phone.

Well, I pre-ordered two orchid grey Note 8s (me and my wife) a couple of days ago. So OG is what I will be getting. Don't mind lavender, though, I guess. Every phone that I've ever had has been blue or black. Might be nice to have a different color for a change.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] foulmouthedruffian:
It's very classic. Like a business suit could come in orchid grey and look slick af. But in the same breath, a stunning evening gown would look gorgeous in the color too. Pictures aren't to be trusted. Looks 1000x better in person.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
One more question, if you don't mind. Is the camera bump really black on the orchid grey phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] pcriz:
Front and camera
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] ramheer:
Maple Gold for me here in the UK direct from Samsung UK and it's dual SIM, so win win
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Calcobrena:
I didn't care for the S8's Orchid Grey but the Note's is much lighter and sleeker. I prefer this over black because I like to clearly see the ports and buttons. The only black phone I ever had was the Note 7 and that didn't last long. Kinda grateful.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] foulmouthedruffian:
Black as night.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] galaxy4mylife:
Saw orchid grey at best buy was not sure at first but it is sleek and sexy and the way it catches lights and shifts hues is very pleasing. Have a clear case to show off the color!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] force70:
Is it purple like the s8 or more silver?

Hard to tell from pics and videos lol.

Thanks.

sent from my Note FE, S8 plus (exynos) or S6
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] galaxy4mylife:
It looks more dark grey at least to me , I mean you can see it go a bit more purple or silver depending on the angle you are holding it at. But I don't think it looks too purple or "Girly".

Plus with me on JOD from T-Mobile ill only have it till S9!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] 2015Ducatimulti:
Orchid grey for me, had it on my S8+ and loved it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] KOLIOSIS:
Maybe one day,the back of the phone will be "all display" just for choosing the exact color you like,or,choosing a wallpaper,with no other functionality.

Have a small 2nd battery/solar powering it,to where it only "comes on" when in use. Otherwise,when stored/idle,it defaults to black.

Just kickin' ideas around,to better suit one's tastes,which likely changes from time to time,the usual color palette is quite meh.....................
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
I got to see it at a Verizon store. The phone is amazing and I'm sure that I chose the right color. Can't wait for the 15th!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Izvid:
Blue want to have something other than black
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] nighthawk29:
Black. Had the coral Note 7 last year and it was nice but in a case it looked odd at times (clear case or not just the way lighting worked off the side of the case and phone). That said, I'm over the colours now and black is always sleek and minimalist looking when not in a case but mine will be in a case most of the time so why bother with colour lol.

That said, the blue is a nice shade of blue but when in a case I think those exposed port access gaps on the case show the blue; depending on the case will just look weird again (just for my liking) like the coral Note 7's last year. Keeping it simple, black and will change the look with a case (I like the gunmetal spigen tough armor case).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] cpufrost:
Once you go black...

I agree that some of the the other colors look nice but are always marred by the lack of black bezels around the screen! Especially the iphone. I had a white Note II which I loved (still have it today but it's a drawer queen at this point LOL). Can't stand the white border around the display. Actually causes eyestrain for me when used for long periods. If they offered these phones with a black face and different colors on the back or edge, sure thing.

But until they do, it's always black for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Mr.Ash.Man:
Wait what?

All note 8 colors come with a black face dude.. xD Its been this way since the S8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] xile6:
Always go with black for phones.

I hated the note 7 crap. had a black s7e then black note 7 and had to go back to the s7e and guess what tmobile stock carrying them so had to get a blue coral s7e which sucks.

Did no like it at all. Even tho i like blue. I dislike the pink tint on the sides and the blue on the front made everything the camera and sensor on the front stand out.

Glad the note 8 will be one color on the trim and back. But still going with all black
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] rbeavers:
Black goes with everything ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] PsiPhiDan:
Orchid gray for me! Saw both at Best Buy. I typically default go black phones but this color is beautiful.

Of course I'll probably have a case on it most of the time and never see the color again... ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aznmode:
Got the orchid Grey and it definitely does not look like the s8 Grey. It's not as metallic looking and very flat dull. Also it's a lighter color. I love the s8 version better as it's more metallic and darker. In some light it looks dark Grey. View attachment 4265982View attachment 4265983
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aznmode:
Here's another angle View attachment 4265993
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aznmode:
Here is the s8 plus same angle shots
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aznmode:
Definite not digging the orchid note 8 compared to the s8 plus orchid. I should've gotten black. View attachment 4267843View attachment 4267844
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] force70:
I like it better myself..more grey/silver less purple/mauve....which means its less girly looking lol. People have said its more of a dull and less shiny and reflective finish which sucks though

sent from my Note FE or S8 Plus (exynos)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aznmode:
It's actually more light purple. Here is another picture under direct sunlight. This is as close to the actual color I can take with my camera. Most of my other picture give it a more gray color. This is for sure a girly color. View attachment 4267877View attachment 4267878
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] whoismikehockney?:
Samsung mass produced the numb old midnight black and left me no choice to get any other color. FAIL
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] chavist:
I bought the Black and Orchid Gray. IMO the orchid Gray stands out compared to other colors.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] pyraxiate:
I also have the orchid in my hands I love that it's not as purple! Definitely more grey. I wish it was titanium silver though. Sigh
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] skhan33:
Since You are using this color do you recommend getting one of Orchid Grey or shall I go for black. My interest was always Titanium Silver and it was not announced.

Same thing happened with my current S8+ i waited for silver but it is not available anywhere and I ended up buying which looks more of Violet. But the orchid grey of note 8 in images looks more like silver and dark grey. I don't want the phone to look purple.

Please suggest before I pre order.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aznmode:
I would get the black
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] lennie:
I went for the orchid gray because it's the only version that has the silver metal around the corners I plan on putting on a skin a black skin on the back (already got them ordered and delivering today). all the other versions doesn't have that metal strip around it. the orchid gray seems as if it's the only version that would look good with a skin
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] masri1987:
orchid grey is basically flint grey on cars like audi.