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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] leo31:
yesterday i broke my a3. removing some of stock apps, and the phone suddenly going crazy, cant use camera, many apps are broken, like instagram, line messenger, many fc's here and there, and reflashing the stock nougat rom using odin, and then my imei is GONE w*f, i dont remember what i did, i do many flashing , cp only , bl only, csc only, combining ap & cp & csc from oreo and nougat, and the imei is back LOL

and yeah, do you have to pay for getting repair of your phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AjitBharat:
Yes I have to pay for repairs ... for a 6 month old device that Samsung Messed up. (around 40% of the price of the phone)

It seems Samsung does a lot of research on their phones and an update doesn't mess up anything.

When I pointed them to the hundreds of issues they round it off with "Sire u do not have warranty"
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AjitBharat:
Some stuffs I tried without success

Recap :- The issues started after I downloaded the firmware

G950FXXU2CRF7_G950FOXM2CRF7 on Jul 1

Update :- After reading lots of stuffs, I downloaded the same firmware (but of XSG version) from Sammobile .. (download is a slow process)

Flashed it with ODIN .. - Knox doesn't trip and doesn't brick if you pay good attention to the instructions.

Result :- The sensors are still dead

So tried with the Firmware before the update of July 1st

i.e. G950FXXU2CRED_G950FOXM2CREB_XSG Sensors are still dead.

Did not go beyond that firmware as it has U1 instead of U2 .. not sure what that is but read somewhere you shouldn't go back to U1 once you are flashed with U2

NOTE :- Contrary to some videos for Odin with s8, the latest firmware flash wont work with odin 3.12.x. You will have to use 3.13.x (It has to do with the Firmware file compression)

Did a factory reset before and after the flash.

The only thing I did not try is removing the SIM before Factory reset.

Summary,

If SHAMsung customer care "advice's" you to downgrade and try .... They are wasting your time .... trying to void your warranty and these wont work anyways

Either they have some software patch that they can rectify this problem

OR else

..... give in and get your Motherboard changed (If you are like me without warranty in your country .. u r SOLJWF)

Conclusion :- I am going to send this trash back to the Middle East via my relative and keeping my fingers crossed.

The cost emailed by SCAMSung India is 20K+ INR with NO WARRANTIES for motherboard. Looking at their service centers there is a worry if they are capable to retain IP65 after opening it PLUS not sure if this would repeat.

So instead of all this, I could shell another 5 to 8K get phones like Vivo / Opo etc with equal or better features All within warranty.

To all those facing such issues, never spend additional money on these brands.

For those proud owner of S8 GALAXY, better start counting ur STARS

Unfortunate owner of S8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Philipp_94:
You do know, that THAT is excatly what Samsung excludes in their warranty conditions, right?

"Failure of the product arising from incorrect installation [...]

Unauthorized modifications carried out to the product in order to comply with local or international technical standards in countries for which this SAMSUNG product was not originally designed." (Official Samsung's warranty terms and conditions)

And yes, you did so.

Doesn't care if your S8 is an international version or not. Your phone was not meant to be used outside of the middle East. So your firmware/csc/whatever change made you lose your warranty in the first place. Second, you did flash some firmwares by yourself. No one can be sure, that you flashed it correctly (which I assume though). So next time, if Samsung asks you to reset or downgrade it, let them do it at a service point. Period. Then you can definitely say, you did nothing wrong. But, you altered the phone to work in India, which recaps to unauthorized modifications.

I understand, that it is a very unpleasing situation for you, don't get me wrong.

Even if everything worked fine before the 1st July update, you could have a bug in your phone, which just didn't come out to that time.

Some numbers for you: Samsung sold about 8 million copies of the S8 (plus). So even if "thousands of users report this problem", it's just about 0.01% of the actual users. It's sad for a company that big to wave off the customers like that. But believe me, with such a small number they just don't care enough. The high the number of faulty units seem, it's just too few to really think that it could be a malfunctioning update. Because, why do have thousands not working sensors when millions do not have problems? That's where the whole "altered system, you did something wrong etc." starts.

But what I would do, if Samsung denies me that (questionable) service: I would try to make charges and complains against the seller? I think that in your buying contract, there could be something like "promised working etc."

I work in a place, that has such problems every day. Customers who feel let alone from their company.

It's sad, but it's true. If the costs are to high to swap the faulty devices because the amount is so small, it just won't be done.

See Apple with their downsizing battery. They admitted the mistake (like Samsung could do sometime in the future with the motherboard), but they didn't offer a free repair, just cheaper.

In all your anger and disappointment, I hope I could let you see the other site of the problem.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AjitBharat:
Just to avoid confusion for prospective readers in future.

You said

"Failure of the product arising from incorrect installation

Unauthorized modifications carried out to the product in order to comply with local or international technical standards in countries for which this SAMSUNG product was not originally designed." (Official Samsung's warranty terms and conditions)

My Response:-

Initially it was an OTA update. Maybe you did not read the thread. No where does Samsung say NEVER INSTALL OTA in a different country. Does it?

You Said

Doesn't care if your S8 is an international version or not. Your phone was not meant to be used outside of the middle East. So your firmware/csc/whatever change made you lose your warranty[/QUOTE]

.. and ..

Period. Then you can definitely say, you did nothing wrong. But, you altered the phone to work in India, which recaps to unauthorized modifications

My Response

So what does International version mean ?

You Said

Second, you did flash some firmwares by yourself. No one can be sure, that you flashed it correctly (which I assume though). So next time, if Samsung asks you to reset or downgrade it, let them do it at a service point

My Response

Yes they too tried it, and did a Shabby job too.

In the end Installed the XSG version myself and got it verified by Samsung Customer Care center here as well as from online tech support via their Remote assistance.

You Said

In all your anger and disappointment, I hope I could let you see the other site of the problem

My Response

No you didn't reveal anything I was unaware. Rather you failed reading the entire thread.

Read post #9 of this thread

The only reason why I didn't persist was, I have the option to send this trash back to the Middle East and claim warranty ... which I am going to do.

So

Whether Defects are 1% or .001%, Failures are Failures, I and many like me are affected while trusting a Global brand ... to help its customers.

FACT IS I invested in a Flagship phone, Trusted the Samsung Service personal stating "You will get all Assistance / Warranty anywhere"

Didn't read "Terms and Conditions" to verify that claim.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AjitBharat:
Another SHAMEsung device dies

My sister had brought S7 Edge along with my S8

Just few hours back, she called me to say her screen has turned Green..

I read a lot of reports online about this infamous "Green screen of Death" problems of Samsung phones. So much for investing in Flagship devices ..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AjitBharat:
Got my s8 Back

Update !!

I got my S8 back from the middle east and its working "AS OF NOW"

The report says , changed PCB 2 etc etc

Price paid ? 0$

Won the Trust back? Not yet !! I am not sure if I would do another Samsung Update.

Advice (For those who have s8 Note 8 etc )

- If you ARE under Warranty, go for all the Updates and you will have chance to get the problems fixed.

- If you ARE NOT under Warranty, Take your device to the nearest ShameSung service center and ask them to do the update for you.

Advice (For those who are planning to get s8 Note 8 and S7 edge)

- Please Dont !!

Except for the Camera, there is nothing Extra Ordinary.

Curved display is a gimmick, you will end up accidentally touching the sides while wondering why your menu ain't responding.

Tempered Glass always cracks from the sides.

IRIS Scanner doesn't work for some irises, Doesn't work for me at least

So !! there are better options to look into the market. Look what suits you and you will be happy to pay 1/3rd of the price, yet enjoy all the warranty and support.

Good Luck !!

So, If you are still under warranty
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] thezibrail:
Is there any chance that a new update will fix this issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Creedo4Life:
Sorry to be the one telling you this - You seem extremely butthurt and unaware of your own wrong doings. :eek:

Just because you had these self inflicted issues, you don't recommend the S8 to others? Boy please. It's people like you i advice to cross over to apple and iOS. :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AjitBharat:
Samsung Updates

Either you haven't read the complete thread ... or ... You did not understand what you just typed :D

Doing a Samsung Update is what everyone does and what Samsung and Android recommends.

Look around, there are hundreds of S8's and Note 8's affected with the update, and Samsung is rectifying them.

All on their flagship device ?

I have posted both for owners and Prospective buyers..

Lastly my Recommendations / suggestions are based on my experience.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AjitBharat:
No

No, its a hardware issue that just propped up on one of their updates.

Every device that came to that service center has been replaced to a new circuitry
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] nikkky:
Can I limit charging amperage of RN4 SD? (I have Android Open Source Illusion Project 8.1 ROM with stock kernel). I know if I charge with USB cable connected to PC the amperage is around 500ma, but I want to limit the charge when connected to wall with different values. (800ma; 1200 ma, etc)
[Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Questions & Answers] jpp604:
Can anyone confirm that while using one sim for data on 4G / LTE can you have the other sim for voice on 3G? I know that this (as every other phone in the world) is a dual stand by smartphone.

If you need further clarifying: https://xdaforums.com/android/help/dual-sim-simultaneous-4g-3g-capable-t3370632

I will appreciate if anyone could confirm this along with firmware version and model version, since this feature has been available in some countries in the past, but not all.

Thanks,

JP
[Wing, P4350 General] dirtisgood:
This may sound like I'm just spamming the board with an ad or whatever, but this really works.

Here is their email to send to friends.

I would like to introduce you to Navizon:

http://www.navizon.com

Navizon is a wireless positioning system that works a little bit like a GPS, only that it uses Cellular Towers and Wifi access points instead of satellites. In addition to being a wireless position system, Navizon offers cool features like the Directions, Buddy finder, Geotags and many more...

This software relies on a community of users who contribute data to the system (WiFi and Cellular towers) when they have a GPS device. And the cool thing is that we can earn money doing it with the Navizon reward system:

http://www.navizon.com/navizon_rewards.asp

I'm already using it and you could make money too with it if you're interested. All you need is to install it on your phone and have Navizon connected to your GPS. Every Wifi access points that you pass, every cell tower that you log will mean money in your pocket. So if you have a phone that is compatible with this software, you should really check it out.

If you plan on registering, please do so by clicking on the link below:

http://my.navizon.com/Webapps/UserAdmin/register.aspx?referral_code=5B5A595B575A

That way, I can also earn some referral points since I'm the one who introduced you to the system ;-)

End of email from Navizon

So before you call me greedy for posting my referral link, or calling this spam, try it out. I got 12000 points in the first day. I have 38904 now, after four days. I realize that as the data in navizon's database is filled up, the points will be coming slower, since the first discovery of an AP is worth more than subsequent discoveries, but it is still worth it. Remember also that new APs go in everyday. I was absolutely SHOCKED at how mny there are.

After all, this is meant for those without GPS to be able to use it like GPS, but more accurately than Google Maps for Mobile. (I tried the service without my GPS on, and it locked on me within 200 feet, much better than GMM) So, if you don't have GPS and want to use the service, you'll have to pay $24.95 per month, but it works really well. If you want to help build and improve the service, they'll pay you for it.

I wish I hadn't told my wife about this, so I could use the money for whatever I want to, but I had to justify the purchase of the bluetooth GPS unit. ($25 from CompUSA during clearance... was a $250 unit from Motorola! I should have bought all of them and sold some) Anyway, to keep her off my back, I can only spend half of it on XDA.

In addition, any points I get from users signing up with my reference number will go entirely to XDA.(and the ROM/.cab chefs, of course)

So it all comes back to you in the end. You lose no points by using this link, I just get more to spend on this forum. Ttran is getting the first chunk for his awesome ROM I'm using now.

http://my.navizon.com/Webapps/UserAdmin/register.aspx?referral_code=5B5A595B575A

Any questions, just ask. I can even try to help you set up your bluetooth GPS.
[Wing, P4350 General] dirtisgood:
Now up to 54000 points. (That's $100) My thanks to those who've signed up, and as long as you keep it running, those points will add up. Just take it with you everywhere, and don't forget to start the WiFi on the phone comm manager.
[General Questions and Answers] eriakinoz:
Hi,

I just wanted to ask what is "android OS"? when it comes to data usage.

Here is my issue:

I recently check my data usage under phone settings and surprised that "android OS" was the second highest data usage. It consumed roughly 9GB of data in span of 1 month. Mostly of my activities was video streaming via modified youtube app. and downloading on my chrome browser.

I am also using softether vpn app which requires root to run.

I just wanted to make sure that his data usage of android OS were not due to some malware.

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Gear S2] mydnyht:
It's 11:30 at night, and I could have been in bed an hour ago. Instead, I have been compulsively searching for a watch face I first downloaded in April of 2016 that my Samsung Gear S2 has decided not to show record of after a reset to sync to my new Galaxy S9. So, apologies in advance if I'm too tired to be using this forum correctly. I, of course, have no photo of the watch face; only a description and the hope that when I wake up someone will know the name of it because I cannot for the life of me come up with any search terms to find it. The watch face had a spring green background and featured three animals - a bear, a rabbit, and I think a bird. They would dance, sleep, or hold flowers. One screen showed the time; you could tap to reveal the date, and tap again to show the battery life of the watch. The best way to describe the art style would be kawaii; the animals looked similar to the cat Pusheen. I've tried searching kawaii, cute, animals, spring, dancing, animated... nothing. I've had two or three phones since I first got the gear and I've somehow managed to track down the watch face every other time, but whatever I've done in the past is eluding me. Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Gear S2] dersie:
See your download in your account on Galaxy Gear app : My Apps - All
[Samsung Gear S2] mydnyht:
For some reason it's not showing the full history of every watch face I've downloaded in the past, which is odd... especially since I've installed this one on my gear multiple times.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kingo64:
Lack of working flash is a big problem imo. I'm guessing the timing is off?
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mickey36736:
Yeah, flash just on for a split second and stop while camera still refocus and take a shot after that.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] muzzz33:
Im using the same version . Has been good ,however sometimes portrait mode won't work and you need to restart before it works again. Portrait mode and be a bit hit and miss with edge detection as well . Been using snap camera HDR without camera 2 api enabled for when you have harsh contrast and that gives better HDR than gcam , other times gcam is better but finding it a bit hit and miss whether you get a decent picture or not , certainly an improvement in detail with gcam over stock .At least now we have options .
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Predatorhaze:
how many apks are there lol how do we know what version works best
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mickey36736:
Just keep testing which version works the best for you. :)

So far, Arnova version works the best for me. Some version works only for a certain device.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Predatorhaze:
im not gonna test that whole list,i just pick the on thats recommended.i test some or pick anovas
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] vijaymk:
Give me link of working Gcam on my RM note 5 plus on 8.1 based miui 10 beta rom. Tnx

Sent from my Redmi Note 5
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mickey36736:
Please ask on the thread of your device. Your device might needs to enable camera2 api for this to work. Thx.

https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-5/themes/app-arnova8g2s-google-camera-port-t3771643
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Choose an username...:
That comment was extremely pajeet, wasn't it ?

VOLTE???!??
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mickey36736:
New version of Arnova camera is out

GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-v4Beta1.apk

Sadly, it doesn't work at all. Viewfinder doesn't show up.

When I click the top left menu, the app crash.

[MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION] Please take a look when you have time. Thank you so much for your hard work.

Edit: Tried version v4Beta3. The app crash immediately when open.

Attached logcat.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] muzzz33:
Some examples of difference between stock camera snaphdr and the gcam version on original post . Running stock oreo b12

You can clearly see the improvement in detail with gcam , I use stock for very low light and snaphdr when very harsh sunlight as it seems to do a better job with the HDR .first is stock then snaphdr then gcam
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] joaocandeias:
I have the same apk listed on the OP but i think that HDR+ isn't working here. It should have a little tick on the top when it's active shouldn't it? Also, what settings are you guys using? Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mickey36736:
The default (middle) one is HDR+ on. (Which is the HDR+ Auto) To use the real HDR+, you need to change the option to HDR+ enhance at the top menu.

You can read more about HDR+ option here.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/troubleshooting/#help9

My setting

Auto-exposure: Min. iso (It will processing photo shot for a very long time in low light, but it will reduce noise by a lot)

HDR+ parameters: Medium

Other setting remain untouched.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] joaocandeias:
Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] reasonablebasis:
Here are my sample photos for a comparison of Google Camera HDR+ enhanced. I'm using AEX 5.7 with Arnova v8

imgur(dot)com/a/Fkk7RwO
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mickey36736:
Thanks for sharing. Very nice comparison. :)

I saw you on reddit as well.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] reasonablebasis:
Thanks. I just compared the photo quality with a Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and the Axon 7 HDR+ easily beats the Note 8 in terms of quality and sharpness. I'll try to post comparison photos in good lighting conditions soon. It's like I have a new camera, this actually made me really excited to take photos.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] muzzz33:
Arnovas latest version dated 22/7/18 is working on my device .Slow motion is still not working fully (very Jerky) , running NFounds Havoc OS 20180718 , Havoc OS is stunning , Android P experience . Would recommend to anyone .
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] blackpac:
a new version came out

GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.2

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77325547&postcount=5502

https://drive.google.com/open?id=11H_YxBH0K0F_ldzax2sb9m3XTHO_p6U2

Doesn't crush but didn't test it throughout

Nfound B12 AEX 5.7
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mickey36736:
Thank you, I updated link to OP. :)

The Miniuser123 MOD is interesting. I might test it out to see if it will improve image quality.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RedWave31:
Do you know of any version that works on Android 9? Couldnt make them work :( Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mickey36736:
It depend on the rom that implement HAL3 or not. But I heard from LineageOS thread. Flash this zip might fix GCam issue.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77404266&postcount=81
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Nuke142:
F*** !! I use gcam 8.2 on my vacation! Photos are perfect but ALL my 4K records jerking!!! i thought i see lags only on a screen but now i watch it on my computer and it jerking too!

So GCam good at Axon7 only for Photos? 4K rec still best on stock AEX 5.8 camera?
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mickey36736:
Yes, photo is much improve with Gcam.

For video recording I didn't notice any difference to the stock camera. 1080p is fine but 4k is lagging a bit.

So use Gcam for photo and use stock cam for video.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] muzzz33:
I'm using arnova 8.3b with nfounds havok Oreo without any issues with 4k video ,tried with image stabilisation on ,smooth as butter .
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mickey36736:
GoogleCamera_6.1.009.215420794-beta2

This version seem to works well. But front cam has green tint.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GoogleCamera_6.1.009.215420794-beta2.apk

Working

- HDR+ on and HDR+ enhance. (rear)

- video recording: 720p, 1080p, 4K@30fps on rear camera.

- video recording: 720p, 1080p@30fps on front camera.

- Portrait mode (rear)

- Motion photo

- Photo sphere

- Panorama

- RAW Photo

- Night ?

Not working

- HDR+ off (Nothing happen)

- Video recording: 1080p@60 fps. (Not available)

- Slow motion. (Crash)

- Take a picture with flash.

- Photo booth

- Face retouching ?

Issue:

- View finder is laggy. Switching HDR+ on to off and back to on again will resolve this issue.

- Gcam use high iso when take a picture in low light. Resulting with more noise picture.

- Memory leak issue when using Gcam for a while and eventually crash.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mtyler7807:
This one works great just with the flash issue. I'll check it to see if I can mod it to get the flash straight.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Final_fu24-16a.apk
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] voetbalremco:
Note that video recording is broken as well.

Video is recorded, but the saved file is corrupt and can't be played.