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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
Any way to create app folders on the Homescreen? On my Nexus 6P I just drag an icon on top of another icon and it auto creates a folder.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Beil0:
Isn't it just drag and drop on the Note8, as well? That's what Samsung's site says.

Otherwise it sounds like it's time to install NOVA ...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] violet182:
Oi! Whats with the "lads"?....I am a very excited birthday girl waiting for mine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Lad n Lasses :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
Ok I'm live
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 16bitchris:
Mine arrived this morning! Just had time to open the box and check it out before heading to work. Can't wait to get home to set it up and have a proper play :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] apprentice:
It's arrived!! So now off to spend countless days getting this beauty up to standard (mixture of pain and pleasure)

If you haven't got yours yet then I hope it gets to you all soon! :)

..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 16bitchris:
It a very nice bag though :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
I did this too. UkMail didn’t text me.

Update

So I had a text saying delivery 12-1. Then 1 min later another text saying delivery 4-5. On tracking 4-5pm is still showing. My wife has told me it just got delivered.

Also Gear Fit 2 Pro is now showing as shipped.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] insom81:
Anyone tried to claim their Dex yet? It won't accept my IMEI number..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
Got it:

From the App Drawer, long press on an icon

Select 'Select Multiple Items'

Select all the icons you want in that folder,

Click 'Create folder' at the top

Rename the folder

You'll now see the folder in the App Drawer

Long press on that folder and select 'Add shortcut to Home'

Now you can delete the folder from your App Drawer
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xdaman85:
Can't see the parcel journey on the UK Mail website anymore. They didn't send me a text with an estimated time and I wasn't able to find an option on their website to get a message when they're one stop away.

Anyone else having issues viewing the Parcel Journey?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] indie:
I ordered mine from Virgin on 13th and it shipped today for delivery tomorrow. Looks like I got to wait 1 day more day than the rest [emoji22]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex---1:
Ordered mine from mobiles.co.uk last night at about 7pm. Shipped today for tomorrow delivery :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Parcel journey not working for me either, hasn't done sine 10am
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] weasley:
Received mine today from UKMail this morning and I was able to track the status
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xdaman85:
The door bell just went off, ran to open it, got a parcel from DHL, opened it quickly only to find it's something else. :(

Ordered something from China on Wednesday and that has reached me more quickly. :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ian Jones:
Very.co.uk have now told me I wont get a delivery until the 25th!!! 10 days late

all they have said is offer me a refund of the postage or cancel the order!!

what a joke
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mtej2093:
received mine direct from EE through dpd @ 10 but I am work can wait to 5pm. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mad2fly:
This is what my order page says. I suspect I won't actually see it until Monday or Tuesday because it has to get to Guernsey.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
Eughhhh just tried some music through the phone speaker. Terrible compared to the Nexus 6P. Fingerprint sensor is also next to useless; hopefully it will get better the more I use it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] invisiblesense:
I've been not been able to track parcel journey for my order too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FUBARx89:
Yeah I managed to do mine, I think the site is getting overwhelmed a little bit as mine hung on the final page for a while.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex---1:
Mine keeps hanging on the 'Processing your reward(s)' page :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] insom81:
Just tried mine again and it is accepting my IMEI now but stuck on the final page....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FUBARx89:
Yeah mine stuck there, I ended up refreshing and it worked.

Could someone in England be kind enough to tell me which csc and firmware they have so I can debrand mine?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
Delivered a few minutes ago and on charge.

Hope evryone gets their's soon

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Good suggestion thanks mine was stuck for 15mins, just refreshed and have confirmation
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ReformedAppleFan:
You get what you pay for. This is a beast :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FUBARx89:
No worries mate, glad it went through.

I used my ee order number and delivery note, not sure if it was right, didn't have anything about pre order dates or anything apart from a text when I took the plan out.EE didn't send me a single email about pre ordering but whatever so we'll see if I get rejected.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Broomfundel:
Ignore the uk mail tracking. My eta was 4.11pm, i was 116 on the route. Tracking still shows delivery 23. But the phone got here about 4.35pm. So it's just the tracking that's fallen over.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Roll call. Who hasn't had their new baby ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 16bitchris:
because I'm slightly pathetic I made a video of me opening the box :)

https://youtu.be/fCuS7xpp_6s
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcushesketh1991:
Loving my note 8 :D anyone got and good tips so far?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Mine arrived @ 4:05pm.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Received from Samsung UK! It is glorious!

Just one thing, anyone else get a free "Man Bag" in the box? Wife won't stop taking the piss. Just made me take it to the shops.

Just seems like an odd gift.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Absolutely amazing device!

Yes man bag here as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] riz157:
Received man bag too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ian Jones:
me :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
come a long way from the Galaxy Note 1 which was also an amazing device at its time of release! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ry2mkk:
Mine arrived with this on it.....not impressed at all.

Spoken with mobile phones direct and apparently it's not returnable due to this isn't something that would occur in manufacturing or transit .

Only noticed after I'd applied my screen protector.

I've appealed but if they don't allow a return im literally stuck

Any ideas?

Love the phone tho! What a beast of a device. Glad we got the faster variant in the UK
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickgillyon:
"Not something which could happen in manufacturing" is total BS. Transit I would agree with.

You have 7 days to return under distance selling anyway...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
How can they say damage cant happen in transit?

Ask to speak to someone higher.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickgillyon:
Probably because if the box wasn't damaged and it was sealed, hard to see how a small nick like that could happen. In assembly and packing, easy.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ry2mkk:
Yeah it's actually 14 with this company which will be my fall back

It's annoying as I'm someone who's OCD about his devices keeping pristine lol.

No doubt they think I've dropped it!

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Tried to but have been passed emails to which I have contacted

Apparently no managers were available until Monday

...let's wait and see ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
So my first real major issue with my Samsung Uk Note 8 is lack of WiFi calling with Three UK. This is a disaster. On my iPhone 7 Plus it’s automatic. Built in. Has anyone got it with their phone. ..?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fkofilee:
Might not be built in - Try threeintouch if its still available.

Finally got mine yesterday on launch day... £99 upfront and £300 ETF - But i ditched my S8+ for it ^_^

So got it Free :)

£44 a month... Will just use with Voda Sim that i have offering 20 Gigs. I already have UNL data with 3 on another SIM in Pixel running purenexus for unl tethering.

Great device and mine has OEM unlock... Now we wait ^_^

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richard.baxendale@mobilephonesdirect.co.uk - Thats the ceo of the boss... email him with a complaint... Might get dealt with properly. If your paying for that amount for a device then it should need a complaint higher up :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigsmoke79:
Anyone in here get this phone from Vodafone? and can check if it's unlocked? there's a guy on local gumtree selling one for £680 which after I sell my 7 plus would be a decent deal just don't want the hassle of trying to get the thing unlocked etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
That's a bummer.

Both my S8 and now my N8 have voWiFi out the box with EE.

I have now flashed EE firmware to enable VoLTE.

It may be worth doing the same with your 3 device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
Same with my simfree and Vodafone wifi calling
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] billu:
It might be worth going though your credit or even debit card provider under the "goods not as described" rule.

In the past I have received the deposit back for a car (which had a fault) from having used a Barclays debit card.

After all the banks/credit card providers are on your side
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
That sucks. Need it enabled by calling them?

As said above, worked out the box for me on EE.

I only flashed the EE firmware for VoLTE.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SJwishywash:
Vodafone doesn't network lock handsets anymore (apart from it's own branded models and iPhones, but that's done by Apple), so you'll be good to go.

It will probably have the Vodafone branding (firmware with logo when booting) - but at that price, you can't be to fussy.

Just be careful buying off Gumtree etc... there is a very common scam where people have phones, sell them cheap and the wait 8-9 weeks and then make an insurance claim - when that happens, your handset will become blacklisted and unusable.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryya:
Three use the "Three in touch" app to launch the WiFi calling. Silly really.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
People please chime into my thread regarding serial and imei numbers on box and phone that don't match. Ordered from Samsung UK online.

Do yours match?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Mine match. I bought from Samsung online
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] r8dooo:
Did anybody pre order through Amazon? Do we get the Samsung Dex offer? Can't see it listed on Samsung's website as an approved vendor? Will return if not
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryya:
Yes you do, you just need to enter your IMEA and proof off purchase information on the dex redeem site.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SJwishywash:
I've ordered from Samsung through the Upgrade program - 24 months interest free - £32 per month + £89 up front.

I'm lucky enough to work for a major UK provider, so I get a SIM ONLY deal for about £4 per month which includes 20gb data - so all in all it works out pretty cheap for me this way :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hohoXD1233:
Curious about this too. If they're both the same price why wouldn't everyone just buy the dual sim even if they are unlikely to use it?

Also, with the upgrade programme, can they increase the price mid-contract like other standard pay monthly phone contracts? If so then surely buying outright would work out cheaper.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mustyrash:
I changed my pre-order to dual SIM, software updates & ROMs for single SIM should work on it according to Samsung and a few forums
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryya:
The dual SIM, the CD variant at least on the Note 5 generally isn't as widely supported by rom cooks, users face issues with aod etc, although there are various patches around. I've taken the single SIM version as I will always use a memory card. The dual SIM either takes 2 Sims or 1 SIM and one memory card. But to be honest there's no real reason not to get either, go for whichever suits your needs.

The price on the upgrade program would not change as it's a 24 month agreement, I actually rang Deko with a bunch of questions. Your basically buying the phone outright over 24 months with no obligation to upgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] apprentice:
Haha! I have known you for a couple of years now and you

will

cave in (sooner than you believe) !! I am the same really, I have an almost OCD trait where I cannot be seen without the latest flagship.

Sure I have spent a lot of money but I do recoup a fair bit of that when I sell my tech. I get a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment from it so I consider it relatively money well spent.

But do let us know when you get you Note 8, I actually enjoy reading your mini reviews.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hohoXD1233:
Can you link me to where they say that please? Think I'll just get the dual SIM in that case.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mustyrash:
I asked them on live chat and over the phone - they said both phones will get the same software updates at the rollout period

Here is the Reddit post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote8/comments/6vk38f/are_there_any_disadvantages_of_having_the_duos

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this is interesting: All European Exynos models are Dual-Sim regardless of carrier

"there was a live chat from someone who spoke with a samsung assistant who confirmed that all exynos models are hybrid dual sim."

is it possible that the single sim ones are SD835?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Lol you do know me well. However, I will wait just a few weeks more. The saving will be worth it.

As its not released until the 15th its worth holding fire. The LG V30 seems interesting this year. That might replace my V20.

I am not worried about the Pixel 2. The Mate 10 Pro is one to watch as it will have new upgraded Leica rear lenses. Plus one other manufacturer (can't say as NDA) and obviously I am curious to see what Apple does this year.

This last quarter is going to be super exciting.

As to the Note 8, I personally think based on all the coverage shared so far that its a great all rounder. And I had the sweats when pre ordering went live. It sat in my basket but I resisted knowing in a few weeks I should be able to get my discount :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Just bit the bullet and pre-ordered a gold single sim from the samsung upgrade program...

Im on GiffGaff Auto goodybag top-up (£15) Which is payed for by a couple days of doing Swagbucks surveys each month in my spare time.

Anyone get any email confirmation from Samsung? I got all info from Deko but nothing from Samsung telling me when ill receive the phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
I found tbe Samsung order acknowledgement in my junk mail box.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Hmm not there for me oh well maybe because it's late Saturday ? thanks anyway I'll keep an eye out !

No way to log on and check order progress I guess..? i have an order number..

I gotta set a reminder to claim the dex on 20th I thought you could claim it straight away ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mustyrash:
Log in here:

https://shop.samsung.com/uk/myaccount/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Thanks bro that works great. Can not wait for it to arrive!

Has anyone bought a case for it already?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mustyrash:
I got a ringke fusion in smoke & I pre-ordered a dbrand skin for the back. Waiting for a decent screen protector otherwise I'll get an invisible defender as it wraps around the sides and is less likely to peel. I still want a good dual layer case tho

Ideally I want a good tempered glass but don't want to test a million of them out - the nillkin one on my Nexus 6 has been solid.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryya:
For my note 5 I used a spigen screen protector and a dbrand skin on the back. I've ordered the Samsung Clear case from their site this time. Those dbrand skins are great.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Korean Note8's come a free clear view cover.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Think I'll be getting a fusion too after looking on their site... probably the clear one as my note 8 is gold

I'm terrible with skins and screen protectors I can't fit them neatly to save my life so I don't bother :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mustyrash:
The reason why I didn't get a clear one is because it will go yellow over time, the smoke one will be less noticeable

I actually just saw the gold note 8 in a Samsung store, looked really nice, much better than black
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mhill1986:
Hey there, brothers from across the pond. This deal just popped up in my Google feed , and I thought I'd pass it along. It's a promo code that brings the Note 8 price down to £695. I have no idea if this site is reputable in the UK, so don't just go blindly, but I thought it might work for someone.

Edit: looks like this deal is no longer live.

www.hotukdeals.com/deals/samsung-galaxy-note-8-695-pre-order-with-free-dex-and-12-months-buy-now-pay-later-very-2774683
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Ah yes you are right.. I have a spigen crystal for my s7edge and yes it's completely yellow almost maybe I will go for the black too.. :p
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
Well I folded. Just ordered one from eBay £700 which is a Samsung pre order so will get the dex too!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
That's what I was doing till I realised I had two different imei numbers lol. Ffs. Pissed
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] r8dooo:
Just checked the Samsung website Amazon or eBay not a retailer I can choose for the offer :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
So when I went to complete DeX claim, it hung at end and didn't finish processing. Now says I can submit a claim as IMEI used already. Grrrr.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
I refreshed at the last page and claim acknowledged.

Looks like your poor experience with Samsung continues ;) hopefully CS will sort it out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
From what I saw offer was only available for preorders up to 14th September, before midnight
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] d.cortez:
hi all, i reside in the US and ordered a Note 8 from Clove UK. i was planning to forego the Note 8 and stick with my Note FE. however, after fondling wifey's (corporate) ATT Note 8, i was compelled to get one. :) i'll have to root my device to get some of ATT's features (e.g., VoLTE, HDVoice). i would be very grateful if anyone in this thread with a UK unlocked version would PM me to confirm if (a) the OEM Unlock option is available on your device and (b) the version of your device (e.g., BTU, VOD). i apologize for my slightly off-topic question and thanks in advance to anyone that PM's/replies to my request. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
So I sent an email to CS. The apologised and said they had a problem with website, and to try again. Guess what, didn't work as said IMEI had already been used. Lets see if my second email to CS works.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
The unlock option is available. I am now fully rooted with TWRP.

The version is XEU
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] d.cortez:
[MENTION=910108]vinokirk[/MENTION] - thank you, sir, for your reply. did you purchase from Clove or from a UK cell service provider?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Could you send an email to CS with all the info needed for the claim including evidence of invoice and ask them to register for you?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] r8dooo:
I ordered mine on the 13th however when going through the claim on Samsung's website it asked where it was purchased on a dropdown then to upload proof of purchase, unfortunately Amazon not on the list for some reason. Bummer really as had a voucher for some discount now need to return as want the dex station
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Not sure if you have seen this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nls6AiPkJsc&t=307s

The Note 8 is amazing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] English_Gentleman:
On my Note 8 box it says that only European sim cards will be accepted. Hopefully you can get past this with some tweaking?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] d.cortez:
i authorized Clove UK to perform the "5-minute" call which removes the region lock. they assured me this would not be an issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] violet182:
Did you trip knox?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
Yes it did. Don't worry if you're in the UK, Samsung will fix with a tripped Knox
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] violet182:
oh thats good to know, have you had a phone repaired with knox tripped?

But can you still use secure folder?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex---1:
Interesting you say that as my s6 edge with a camera fault was refused by samsung in Bournemouth as knox was tripped!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] WastedJoker:
So frustrating that physical stores have hardly any choices available for cases for this phone. Having to wait for one being delivered after buying online makes me nervous - I've not taken this phone anywhere outside yet because I just know I'll drop it without a case!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
having same issue with case friendly screen protector, its just not perfect and that <1mm overlap means that case is pushing it

have you found the perfect match/fit?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
I would've kicked off at that. My Note 3 went in with signal issues and went straight through ok.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
Yes. Got the phone in the case as best I could. Put a hair dryer over the case for a minute or so, and then worked the case over the screen protector, just enough so that it fits underneath the case on all sides.