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[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbmaster123:
Hello again XDA!

So this has become much more frustrating that I thought it would. My phone normally operates fine, just a couple minor software issues here and there, latest issue being my alarm not going off, tried disabling amplify in xposed as the issue only occurs if the phone has been idle for the night, figured maybe amplify might be blocking the wakelock or something. Just thought I'd share in case the module could be the root cause of both issues.

The issue I'd really like to ask about has to do with booting. As I said, the phone generally runs fine, but any time I reboot(or my phone dies) I have to wipe the dalvik in TWRP or else android just hangs on bootup indefinitely. Not only is this always a slow process(generally 15 mins of downtime) but it drains about 30% battery in the process. Just wondering if anyone has had this issue and fixed it without wiping and reinstalling a rom from the ground up.

Currently running latest ICE Lollipop build 7.1.3, elementalX 22.4-sense kernel, and latest firmware, 4.19 I believe. Xposed running with just a handful of modules (greenify, snapprefs, xblast, youtube adaway, sense toolbox). I have tried using stock kernel and uninstalling xposed framework and apk to no avail. What does work is a clean install of the same rom with the same basic setup, but I didn't want to have to reconfigure everything if I didn't have to, so I restored my backup in the meantime.

I can't get a logcat ATM, maybe tomorrow after work if I have some time. I'm also not 100% sure how to grab one anymore since its been years since I last posted one, but would be happy to provide one soon.

cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Neo3D:
http://techlife.samsung.com/tips-keep-smartphone-charged-1059.html

Charge Regularly

To get the most out of your smartphone's battery, you'll need to charge it properly. Most smartphones have a lithium-ion battery that lives longer when charged regularly. Unlike the nickel batteries used in older phones, lithium-ion batteries do best when kept above a 50 percent charge. Repeatedly allowing the battery to drain fully may shorten its life and decrease its overall capacity. If this happens, you'll need to charge the battery more frequently and it may last only a few hours before needing a charge, for example.

Your battery will also perform better if you don't let it charge to 100 percent, so take it off the charger at about 80 to 90 percent capacity. Leaving the phone connected to the charger when the phone is completely charged may lower battery life if you do it repeatedly.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ELEXCEER:
Thanks [emoji120]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] markwebb:
This is the ultimate battery charging explanation and guide:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/a15731/best-way-to-keep-li-ion-batteries-charged/

I always follow this. Installing AccuBattery app will help you with this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jason504:
Wow I did not know any of this. I will be following this thanks for sharing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] danon.brown:
how long is the battery lasting if you are only going down to 50 and up to 90?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Gees! Below 50% really. I would tend to agree somewhat. I never let my phone fall below 20% and usually charge until 97% more or less. But 90-50. I don't want to be walking around with a battery back. I need my phone to last all day and 40% of the battery just won't cut it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tokoam:
Xuck that !! I have a 3000mah battery for a reason if it goes then it goes ill most likely have another phone by then.Not gonna sit here to nickel and dime my usage that's not why I got this phone .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DAvid_B:
GM makes the Li batteries last in the volt and bolt 10 years by not letting the car drain the batteries more than 2/3rds down, leaving the batteries at 1/3rd charge. Tesla does it too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] imatts:
Nah, I don't own my phones for more than a year so this doesn't apply to me. I'd rather keep using it from 100-1 just like I've been doing for years. I wouldn't be able to stand only getting an hour of use and charging it 3 times a day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryland Johnson:
This battery information applies to all devices that use this type of battery be they Samsung or other brands. Its not just the Note 8. It applies equally to your Oral-B tooth brush! :laugh:

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netnerd:
this is a good habit to charge often at 50%. i usually let the battery run down to like 20% or less then charge. then when i have to go somewhere and i cant play with my phone anymore cus i worry i going to run down the battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sageki:
Question are the "300-2500" charge cycles just as it says? I mean if I put it on the charger in the car for a 10 minute drive is that a cycle along with an overnight charge? If it is we should really only be putting it on the charger from the 50-90% with a guaranteed fast charge time of at least 30+mins to get the maximum charge cycles for the lifespan?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Capzlawk:
This was a really well written down to earth article about battery care. Thank you. I still have friends, family, and coworkers that insist on running their batteries to 0%. I can't convince them otherwise. Although my batteries degrade, it's never been anything easy shattering. Just notice an hour or two shaved of over a couple years life. As the article states, there is no way around this and I won't be a slave to my battery. In that note, I top off when I can.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] slaapliedje:
My battery on my old phone tended to get to around the 40% at the end fo the work day, then I'd plug it in usually around the 20-30% and it still lasted 2+ years 'til I got a new battery. Now it's about 50% at the end of the day. But with Fast Charge, what do they expect people to do, plug it in for an hour, then unplug it, then go to sleep, wake up with 60% battery, go to work and then charge it for an hour when you get there?

The lie of requiring a non replaceable battery for water proofing is also an issue. Forced obsolescence sucks....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryland Johnson:
Too black and white.

It is possible to offer some

water resistance

to a mobile that has a removable battery, S5 for eg.

In general such water resistance is small and is often abused by the owner causing problems. Hardly any owner reads the instruction manual that outlines what ones device can and cannot do, what the IP rating means in REAL terms etc

"Forced obsolescence" mmmmm, a battery can be changed in the Note 8. I understand your point though.

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
this has been around for years. Doesn't make it very convenient to use nothing below 50%! I'd need at least an 8000 mh battery!! Therefore Samsung IS using too small a batteries in its top of the range device!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryland Johnson:
Totaly agree......

We then have to ask 'ourselves' WHY! Who forced Mobile brands to make anorexic devices? WE DID. We wanted thin small large wide slim ...........we got it and now pay the price.

I personally don't care if the device is thicker with a larger battery, for me its not a problem. For so many size was a major issue so the manufacture's listened and came up with these ultra thin mobiles that are vulnerable to dropping and breaking etc. off topic.

I find it totally bizarre that we spend mega bucks on such devices only to find we are educated to use them on software that reduces said mobile to the performance of a phone costing 100€! :eek: I may add many posters where disappointed when the Note 8 didn't have a 4k screen! Can you imagine the battery issues then?

Now we read this Samsung article and find we would need to charge our mobile several times a day as well as run it on a vastly reduced software programme. In reality that article is saying the battery is only operating efficiently at 40% of its total capacity before we start to degrade its life! Its all so absurd. What are we doing here folks?

Only one answer to this, either drop the performance OR vastly improve battery technology and fast.

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kimbo82:
I'm not sure how usefull this is for the new samsung phones though, as the release of the S8 Samsung improved the battery.

PC mag S8 review
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
I am sorry but i will use my phone all day and charge overnight. If you can't use past 50% what is the point???? My pixel xl i have had since day 1 and use all day everyday and charge overnight and noticed no real decrease in battery life except a little change with oreo!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cpufrost:
Outdated info and not necessary.

0% on your device is still considerably above what is considered the bottom line cell voltage before excessive discharge detrimental affects capacity.

A lot of engineering has gone into these devices to squeeze every possible mAh out of the packs, have a decent life expectancy AND operate safely. There is no need to strive for certain numbers and forcibly change your usage habits. There may or may not be a demonstrably better result long term but honestly is it worth worrying about?

And for removable packs...

Forget it. That's a thing of the past.

If devices had battery life like the Skyrocket, sure I see the NEED for a swappable pack.

But not now.

Having a sealed device makes it feel solid and keeps intrusion protection intact.

Holding an older device in hand, it seems almost laughable today. It creaks and groans and feels super cheap in comparison like some dollar store toy!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
I didn't asked for wafer thin phones.....thats samsung trying to much to be like apple unfortunately.

Sadly with the note series Samsung decided to follow that path (from note 5) instead of retain its label as a productivity device and pulled it into mainstream.

Likewise I wonder how many of my devices under my signature have had the battery recycled rather than chucked in landfill because they can't be removed....oh thats another post sorry lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pete4k:
I think you people take this way too seriously and literally but to sum it up: battery will last longest if charged up to 80-90% and discharged to 50% (my hybrid car does something like that, it's 10yrs old, 200k miles, no problems yet) and shortest if charged 0-100%, especially on fast charge. Real life is somewhere in between and even worst case scenario should give your battery life of 1-2 yrs, good enough for most. Two things to remember: don't discharge the battery to 0% on purpose and recharge more often if you can, opposite from advise you would get for older NiMh battery, so basically drop the old habits and enjoy your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
One thing to remember is how long most of us are keeping these phones. Past two years? Not me. I'll let the next owner of my phones worry about the remaining life on the battery, it's no longer my problem.

For now I'm going to use my phone however I want and not be a slave to number-watching.

Easier life that way.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gary02468:
I'm skeptical of the posted advice. It comes from an undated blog entry that doesn't cite any sources for its information. We don't know if it's still applicable, if it ever was.

Even if we take the blog post at face value, its claim that Li-ion batteries do "best" when kept between 50% and 80% makes no mention of how much better it does than when it ranges from 1% to 100%. If it's a small difference, then it's not worth the large inconvenience of limiting the battery to just a third of its charging range.

The definitive guide to the Note8's battery is the device's User Manual. The manual includes a section on battery care, and does not recommend any of the limits proposed by the blog post.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RiffyDivine:
Isn't the real issue here is how long people keep a phone for on average over the time we are talking to finally show wear on the battery
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gary02468:
That's certainly one of the issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @rbiter:
How about we unseal the batteries? Li-ion can be recycled. Are we domesticating humans to adapt to planned obsolescence devices now?

Sent from my LGV20 using yo Mama's unlocked bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gary02468:
Sorry but your point is obscure to me. Is it "adaptation" to abide by the guidelines in the User Manual, or instead to follow the constraints of the undated, unsubstantiated blog post? I'm not sure which you're suggesting.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bormasina:
Well, the stuff written in the blog is all nice and dandy, but how are we supposed to do that? Are we supposed to stay frozen above the phone and watch it charge? Why Samsung doesn't provide settings for cutting the charger at 90%? There is a setting to alert the user that battery dropped below 50% but nothing to stop the charging at 90%. It is a good techie blog with nice to know info but it is useless to me because i charge overnight ... I suppose i should wake up in the middle of the night to take it off charger. Yeah, right, give me break ... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pete4k:
I think you guys are confusing things: most cars probably have highest efficiency at around 40 MPH, nobody drives 40MPH on a highway. No one will keep their phone battery in 50-80% range at all times either. And lets do some calculations: 2500 charges you supposed to get doing it, equals almost 7 yrs of everyday charging, not only is this impractical, it is completely unnecessary. Also batteries get improved (our Note 8 should have less capacity drop after a year of use, comparing to previous models) but general rules for lithium batteries still apply. So unless you want to keep that Note 8 for your grandchildren don't worry about it, if you do, this is how.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] buschris:
mostly it's BS. I let my Nexus 6 die occasionally, and always fully charge overnight, often partial charges. 2 years before charge lasting only 60-70 percent of original. Enjoy your phones!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zanr Zij:
Theory you should keep batt level between 40-80 but in real life I keep my phones between 25-92/93%.

And this why Note 8 battery life is quite poor, about 3-4hours of usage if keep batt level between 25-92/93%
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Dip8614:
I've got the permanently unlocked T-mobile US version (Snapdragon 835) of the Galaxy S8. I was using the Samsung pay in the US but that doesn't work for Indian cards in India, probably due to region locks. Is there any way by which I can use the Samsung pay in India on my unlocked GS8 USA version ? Please help.

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] cannypanky:
Hi could you find any work around for this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] sofir786:
That might not be possible as you'd have to be running a supported firmware with localised csc
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] venki5star:
The Samsung Pay will work for standard card types like MasterCard, Visa and AMEX as long as your bank supports it. But local card types like Maestro, Rupay, Paytm or any other won't work. I have Unlocked Australian S8 and I have already linked my CitiBank Credit card and ICICI Bank Debit card.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sukrith:
Reset your phone and then boot while an Indian sim is in your phone. This will change the CSC to India but I'm not sure if you'll get updates!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Arun A V:
Hi Venki,

I have a Samsung Gear S3 bluetooth version got it from USA where i was trying to add the credit card. Same as you i have ICICI Bank Debit and Credit card which i was able to add successfully. But I have an CitiBank credit card for which i am unable to add. My feeling is while the filling of card details it asks for 5 digit postal code which is as per US but for india its 6 digit (not sure how it worked for ICICI though ), So will you be able to help me how you were able to add and is there a workaround that i can use to solve this issue.

Thanks and Regards
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] venki5star:
Hi Arun

I do have Gear S3, but I don't use the Samsung Pay on gear. The reason you couldn't add could be because, Gear S3 Samsung Pay is different app (light weight) than the one in the Galaxy Devices. I don't know any workarounds. Sorry.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] alfonsocoralles:
you should flash rom for your current region (India) and do not root it. then samsung pay will work well
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Dip8614:
Can I flash Indian ROM into the USA version of GS8? Would it support?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ayush12ice:
Hello [MENTION=8762505]Arun A V[/MENTION]

did you ever get this to work? I have the same issue with an Indian Citibank credit card. HDFC debit and credit added just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] muraliashin:
i am having samsung galaxy 8 + which is purchased in india. when i sent this mobile to my son who is in USA and his service provider inUSA is AT&T.But unfortunately the mobile is not able to make calls or receive call in his AT&T SIM.Please help
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nithin.bhargav:
Knox tripped

I got Gear S3 delivered from Amazon yesterday in India since I was desperate about SPay I tried and followed above method to change CSC and enable SPay. Everything went smooth but now it says "unauthorized modifications have been made to this device". I guess Knox has been tripped. I don't know how, But Samsung Health is working fine.

Now I have requested for a replacement of the same device from Amazon. Can anybody let me know the safest method to enable spay on Indian Gear Device?

Galaxy Gear S3 Frontier

Was in Tizen 3 and got updated to Tizen 4 after combi flash and CSC change.

Gear Model: R760.

Can anybody let me know the safest method to enable spay on Indian Gear Device?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] fragia181:
Hi guys... after one week of my new note 8 n950f i find i little bug... when i make a long pressure on app icon i've lost the force touch icon menu.. do you know why ?? Thanks...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] vincey2kr1:
This is what makes me irritated about Samsung. Mine of course has the Violet hue. Yes all the same exact settings full brightness etc. Purchased through Samsung . Guess I'll open a ticket.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
That is pretty obvious. I hope that we're not going to have another case of screen lottery.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] vincey2kr1:
Talked to a Samsung rep in best buy, believes it'll just be a software update like the s8 problem they had this year. He doubts Samsung will warranty it as a defect
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
If I had a buck for every time I had someone tell me that over the years... These types of things have been going on since electronic devices got screens. If it was a software issue, wouldn't it affect all screens? My wife's Note 8 looks a lot more like the picture on the right.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] darekz:
Is it possible that blue light filter is ON on one of the phones?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
Doesn't the blue light filter make the screen more yellow?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] EarlZ:
Looks like only a portion of your screen is tinted no amount of software update can fix that issue, you lost out on the screen lottery, demand for a replacement.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] vincey2kr1:
Blue light filter isn’t on. Anyone ever dealt with Samsung ona replacement?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] gqukyo:
Just got a survey request from Essential. I let them have it regarding their horrible customer service and lousy QC... lol Did you?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] parusia:
Honestly I don't think everybody have the same experience than you or others. My own experience with the customer service has been nice. I called them because I forgot to add the camera the first time, they responded to my inquiry right away and I got the camera for $50.00 the next day.

Honestly there is a lot of people hating the company just because they have some hiccups at first, a lot of people are expecting a mature customer service from a company that is just starting, give time to this company and we will see more mature and professional customer service.

I hope the best to the essential team and company.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] gqukyo:
Who did you dealt with? Through email right? The guy I dealt with, Samuel, informed me that he'll check with the technical team then emailed me again a day later and asked for my info to initiate an RMA. I responded within minutes of his email. Never heard back after that even after I emailed them a few times after that. The return window is also coming up so if they are so good with customer service, they should tell us to either ignore the initial return window restriction or extend it for getting back to us so late or in my case, not at all... I contacted the them the day I received my phone so it's not on me. They didn't send out millions of phones. Plus if we're just a "vocal minority" then they definitely shouldn't have any problems getting back to us on a timely manner.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tardis_42:
lol Samuel is the same guy who answered me once about my warranty replacement (for the missing earpiece grill) and then didn't answer three more messages. I'm torn between thinking he's incompetent and figuring he's probably been told to drag his feet.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tech_head:
My issues were with the software and the fact that they don't acknowledge thermal throttling is an issue.

I can demonstrate it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] illmac:
Has anyone been able to do this on their at&t galaxy s8? I saw a thread regarding using shortcut master lite to enable hotspot on their sprint phones. I was wondering if it works on at&t phones as well. I tried it but my APN settings part is greyed out possibly because my at&t phone is now unlocked.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] kevinniven:
I've been searching for the Arizona map with no luck. Any ideas were i can find it?

Thanks for the help!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] XtreMe_G:
www.garmin.com
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] bersca:
Are you requesting one of the chefs to cook the Arizona map into their next ROM update? Sounds like a great idea to me.:confused:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] acardinale:
I have the full North America map. I'll slice out AZ for you when i get on the comp ... im on OperamIni now. haha.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] Ulver:
Which region is C605? Thanks!
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] chudy_85:
Colombia I think