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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] luisramon17:
I'd say stick with the Note 8. The difference between the 8 and 9 aren't that much, so it's not really worth buying into it now. Maybe something from a substantial upgrade, like Note 4-5, or the old S line of devices but anything newer is still very good for now (considering 4-6 gigs of RAM is on par for builds and compatibility wise, and that processor tech hasn't changed all that much, MAYBE for the camera if you're an avid picture-taker, but otherwise no)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] iceepyon:
Seeing as the Note 9 will probably be a slight upgrade over the Note 8. I will probably stick with my Note 8 N950N for a good few years until the hardware becomes obsolete.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] imsoconfused:
Great minds think alike. I am with you on that. :angel:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Dchoi229:
Wish the Note 8 came with a 4000 mah battery even if it added bulk. I would'nt have even cared of they got rid of glass backs/wireless charging to have a 4000 mah.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] imsoconfused:
thank you all, that have contributed:cool: positively, and humanely, to this worthwhile thread, as it will assist others too in decision making. And anything else otherwise, isn't important.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Devhux:
Honestly, we're at a point with smartphones now that yearly upgrades aren't worth it in a lot of cases. Each new iteration has less and less standout features to prompt people to upgrade. The Note 9 is clearly going to be more of an upgrade from the Note 5 or Galaxy S7 owners than it is for current Note 8 users.

This kind of thing is inevitable after a product matures a lot, and few companies are exempt from this. IPhone 8 wasn't a big upgrade from iPhone 7, Pixel 2 wasn't a major upgrade from the Pixel, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] jsalatas:
I personally will wait for Note 11. It will be so much greater that the Note 8, 9 and 10 :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
Note 12, trust me [emoji14]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
But you are both wrong , the note 13 will be even better than those. Hahah
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] j_hansen:
I'll probably get one but let's hear more about the foldable X before decision is made
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] imsoconfused:
until one device can teleport me, and be solar powered, and work for me like a robot, im not interested in anymore s series or future notes, unless i hit lotto, or get an inheritance to buy a new device every 4 months. I broke my addiction before it broke me. If the note 5 can last this long, so shall the note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Eudeferrer:
Why not just get a plasma TV and put a speaker on it? I like big screens but it seems like lately screens are getting way too big for me. Also the weight of the latest phones seems ridiculous. After holding my Note8 for a while my hands hurt and on occasion have even cramped bit. Now they say the new Note 9 will be even bigger and heavier due to a much larger battery. I think I will pass on for the first time and try a Pixel 3 this year. Although I have often found their hardware, lack of SD card support and lack of headphone jack to be an inferior quality and annoying, their software support. Camera quality and ability to root more than seems to make up for it. I'm sick of Samsung locking down our bootloaders all because they want us to use Samsung Pay. If we pay for our phones, we should be able to do what we want with them. Not feeling like paying 1K for a locked-down version of Samsung's I-phone that despite being a few months old will take months or even years to update to the latest software. In a few months it will be a year since 8.1 was released but we are still on 8.0 ( and last month still on 7.1). Samsung has made great phones (the best IMHO) but I'm ready to try a Pixel 3 this year. They also seem to hold their values pretty well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] imsoconfused:
man, you speak my language. I couldn't have said it better. 1000.00 and its treated as obsolete soon after we get it, and dont get me started on insane lack of security patches hit and miss crap
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
Eudeferrer, what you say makes some sense, but, bootloaders are NOT locked to force anybody to use samsung pay, exynos models do not have locked bootloaders, as for the weight, maybe you did not hold in hand the first cellphones, todays phones are just a fraction of those, packing many, many functions unimaginable for those REALLY heavy devices and speaking about prices, I agree with you, today's flagship devices are all overpriced, all good stuff is expensive, yes, but not this expensive
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] jason504:
If it's like the S9 (the same phone money grab) no I will not be buying it. I will stick with my Note 8. I see Samsung is trying to pull a Apple on us. By holding back new features that's bad for us great for their bottom line and if people buy this phone Samsung will continue to do things like this. If sales suck they might think twice before trying to throw us a crap phone. Apple gets away with it because it's customers are idiots and they will buy dog crap if it has a Apple logo on it. I would like to think us Android users are not so easily satisfied. So if Samsung wants to pull crap like this I will take my money to a different company.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
The premise of the thread seems to be that we expect major upgrades with every new device, yet when we only get iterative changes we are somehow being 'lied' to in order to be 'suckered' into buying the new model anyways. That's not at all how I see things though.

As tech evolves, it inevitably plateaus at some point. When that happens, we can start skipping upgrades and go longer without absolutely needing the latest model. I used to buy a new PC every few years when I was younger, but now they last me for years and years. At some point it's good enough for it's purpose, until the next level of innovation kicks in. Until then, you can upgrade to latest and greatest if preferred, or stick with what you have for a while.

Both approaches are fine, but I really don't see any deception...just normal tech evolution and marketing campaigns. Nothing wrong with that. But sure, I wish the next model was a game changer of course, always do :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Eudeferrer:
Not sure, but I don't remember my previous notes nor other phones being so heavy as this one. I remember seeing year after year greater and greater weigh on phones. As for the Exynos models, those do not have all the frequencies that Tmobile has. Not to mention, they are even farther behind in security updates than the carrier ones --usually by 3 - 4 months. It's sad and pathetic that a phone that costs almost 1k is treated like this directly by the manufacturer. In my case, no Note 9. Only a pixel 3 if it's worth the change. If not, maybe a wait for the 10.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] wase4711:
Perfectly said; if the marketing hype annoys you, then dont watch it

every company looks to sucker their fan bois in with a newer and greater model, but, hopefully we are intelligent enough to look past the marketing hype, and actually THINK before we spend a ton of cash to replace a perfectly fine, working phone...

dont blame Samsung for trying to empty your pockets; its up to YOU to keep you money in there..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] iceepyon:
I am avoiding the 1st gen Samsung Galaxy X. As that maybe a disaster... as the folding display tech has not be perfected yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] j_hansen:
I would imagine that the X is THE PRODUCT that Samsung will have gotten VERY VERY right the 1st time, they have worked on it for so long and it's one they can't risk ANYTHING with, I won't preorder though, most certainly give it some time, that's if it is even going to be offered outside Korea as a limited run
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] imsoconfused:
this time i will wait for bug incidents on note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] imsoconfused:
im done with S line too. everytime i end up wanting note back.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] imsoconfused:
83 percent choose to stick and stay,makes for a good day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
We would have to consider sample size, confidence level, and margin of error for anything scientific. Of course none of these here are anywhere near the levels required for meaningful explanatory value, but definitely fun to know what some of us think anyhow :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] eraursls1984:
One of the few hangups I have with the Note 8 is the small screen. Sure it's 6.3", but it's narrow because of the aspect ratio, and curved edges. No curved edges might be enough to fix this perceived issue, but I wouldn't mind a bump to 6.5-6.7".

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The only way I'd drop the 8 for the 9 is if the US version had an unlock able boot loader, or even just root without the 20% battery drop and recovery.

I'm not exactly happy with my Note 8, but there isn't a better phone out. The G3 on 4.4 was the best Android experience EVER! From then on everything has been going down hill. The G4 was nice, except for the boot loops. The Google phone I had was horrible, bricked itself, and the lack of MicroSD slot makes it hard for me to consider the Pixels.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] GregB416:
It seems it's always this way. I myself signed up with a new carrier in Febuary and got thier newest, top of the line android product which is my trusty Note 8. The very next month or so the S9 came out, I felt a little cheated cause I had the "newest" or "best" phone on the market only for a couple of weeks before something newer came out. It's the way of things. Great marketing to keep people spending and the money rolling. I love my note 8 and will upgrade when I'm eligible. It's just advertising it's supposed to make you want the newer model.

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Yea me too always wanting the note when I have an S and S always looks good when I have a note. That S8 active looked really good a friend of mine had one and i was really wanting to get one but waited on my note 8 which in the end i think was a good move cause i love my note.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] imsoconfused:
WELL its happening again, the same PR hype to suck us dry with rumored features on the note 9. soon the s10, and yes its like they treat us like a kid in the candy store until we get ill from too much instant satisfation thats never satisfied or delivered. iphone 10 was a flop too, and to some degree the s9 as well
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Devhux:
I'm not so sure Samsung and other manufacturers want everything leaked about their phones, or that it's their PR teams doing so. Yes, it does generate a buzz, but we've seen a lot more recently that people get disappointed when everything is revealed before the actual launch and there's nothing to surprise us.

I'm not saying they have NO part in the leaks, but they certainly don't encourage it either. After all, too many leaks could start cannibalizing sales of current devices (look up the "Osborne Effect" to see what I mean, and what could actually happen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] GregB416:
Good info I haven't heard of that before thanks a ton. Maybe apple and Samsung both have created a self perpetuating Osbourne effect. No matter what they do at this point, we are going to find something to cry about every year when the new release comes out. I personally upgrade when my plan allows me to. No matter how hard they are pushing something.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
Where is OP? Did he get banned?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
Hmm seems like he was, according to his profile at least.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] smiley45:
U need to stop reading fake news. Half the stuff they said about the n9 was not form samsung
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] foo:
I will not upgrade - at least not if the current rumours are everything that's updated.

It's interesting that the S-Pen seems to be reworked, but if it's only about some remote control features, than I'll have to pass - I have a Smartwatch already which can do this and more 100x better.

I would however easily consider to get a Note 9 if the new spen could also write on paper and transfer it instantly to the Smartphone. That would be something! But a remote camera trigger or controlling the music player? No thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] demize!:
If stereo speakers are true, bigger batt, bluetooth spen than its a possibility as I have jump. However its supposed to be a larger device, fine, but deoends on thickness. Note 8 is luxuriously thin and premium feeling. I would not want to enter in I phone thickness territory. People are always amazed at how my phone feels like a Japanese river stone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Devolution1x:
Rather enjoy my 8. Huge step up from the v20. No reason to upgrade at this time.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dieselhazza:
Battery life on the Pixel 2 XL is much better than the Note 8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
It wasn't in my case. I still average three days or so between charges where the Pixel got about two. Plus the build quality of the Pixel 2 and 2XL is terrible compared to the Note 8. Hopefully the Pixel 3 will have a better build and better quality control. I do miss the prompt updates of the pixel, that's about it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] eraursls1984:
The main thing I miss on the Note 8 is Xposed. Other than that there are just a few smaller issues. Between the lack of MicroSD slot, poor build quality, and janky software, I can't see myself using another Google phone anytime soon. The 6P was the second worst phone I've ever had, only trumped by the Thunderbolt. I would even say without factoring in the 4g-3g handoff issues, and having BAMF ROM, the Bolt was better.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
The Note 8 is a fine mobile for me and for me to write that it must be good! I was happy with both my Note 7's but that's history. The Note 8 was a massive improvement over the 7 but from what I have read so far the 9 is a slight incremental update that I will not be purchasing.

At over 1k€ the prices have got unrealistic for small changes. Lets see what the Note 10 brings.

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] bonerp:
The only thing that attracts me is the larger battery but I can manage with an external (as I have to) for the few times it's needed.

Not wanting to blow £1000 on a phone tbh. Think I'm going to hang back on this one. Price and minimal upgrades are a joke. Like their tab s4 announced yesterday which is equally ridiculously priced.

I have the tab s3 with a cracked screen.... £350 for a new screen! Edging towards to media pad Pro. I've had Huawei before in the mate 10 and it was an amazing device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RaymondPJR:
There are several things that keep the Note 8 from being great IMO. The biggest disappointment is the battery size and the cheesy software attempts to extend battery life. The Note 8 won't be the 'must have' device because Sammy decided not to include an underscreen fingerprint sensor. Even if they'd had gone with the slower optical version, the Note 9 would have flown off of shelves. So is it wortg it to upgrade to a faster processor and a larger battery? Undecided as of yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] BFSilva:
Lately NFC is not working properly on my Pixel 2 XL.

7 out of 10 NFC Payments don't work.

NFC file transfer work 80% of the times.

This started to occur 15 days ago.

Anyone is having problems with NFC with their Pixel 2 XL?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] BFSilva:
Anyone can test the nfc?

Try sending a contact info to another phone for example, or try using nfc for a mobile payment if possible!

Thanks!
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] badutahboy:
Hey guys, I just signed up with sprint this week, upgraded the Rom on my titan to the 3.35 official rom (going to upgrade to DCD, but haven't built my rom yet), and my data speeds SUCK... I've tested 4-5 times now and my best download speed is around 150kb/s, but my uploads are normal.. between 300-500kb/s.

Anyone got any advice? This phone is TOTALLY stock.. I haven't installed anything at all on it yet.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] savi4s:
So is it possible to make clt-l09 work with dual sim??? I rebranded phone to clt-l29 but still no settings for second sim...
[General Questions and Answers] llwolverine:
A couple of days ago, i bought Galaxy J701 F (J7 Core). its wifi & Bluetooth is working, when i press the button to turn on the wifi, it starts processing but wifi won't turn on. Bluetooth functionality is same.

Please help.
[General Questions and Answers] Ibuprophen:
I don't have this device and I believe that the following thread may also be helpful to you that's for a slightly different variant but, may also be helpful for you too.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3763029

You can always try to obtain some member guidance within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device and variants as well.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3525185

Good Luck!

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I DO NOT provide support via PM unless asked/requested by myself. PLEASE keep it in the threads where everyone can share.
[Sony Xperia XA2 Questions & Answers] GuestK00219:
anybody here knows where is the test point located on xa2? tried to connect those four in lower left corner to the metal covering processor but still no 9008 detected
[Sony Xperia XA2 Questions & Answers] GuestK0099:
No point as there aren't and won't be any leaked flashers but if you want uart I can tell you
[Sony Xperia XA2 Questions & Answers] GuestK00219:
thanks. i'm pretty sure it will help others too
[Sony Xperia XA2 Questions & Answers] GuestK0099:
Two pins above main cam, top is tx and bottom is Rx. Make sure to add to cmdline if you want kernel output
[Sony Xperia XA2 Questions & Answers] GuestK00219:
ok, thanks. i'll take a look at it when i get home in a month maybe.
[Sony Xperia XA2 Questions & Answers] GuestK0099:
Sorry, got confused, they are the pins labled Rx and tx, in the little motherboard window
[Sony Xperia XA2 Questions & Answers] GuestK00219:
yes i have found them, but i'm not sure it will help me anyway. in the dark i can see the screen turning on and off, just like the green notification LED. it looks like the phone is restarting every second after trying to boot into flash mode. i'll just buy a new one
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Deno_developer:
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The first theme is moded to Galaxy S9 edition or to latest samsung touchwiz Ui touchwiz icons wallpapers and you can download it from here https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=674106145207497842

Theme nr 2 Xperia black theme premium

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Theme nr 3 Xperia Xz Premium

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themes have ben tested in stock nougat some users reported in some oreo these themes not fully working thats happening because of the latest xperia home launcher you must have a lover version of xperia home installed in your device like this 10.2.A.1.15 to make it work! if you like my work just pres the thanks button:)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Deno_developer:
closed.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rom_on_fire:
Hi everyone.

Here my situation :

- smartphone samsung SM-J320FN with lockscreen pattern

- no rooted phone

- no custom recovery

- no adb enabled

My goal: enable adb

Let's see the differents solution

Method 1 : "ADB Enable Automator" (or "Frp Hijacker" and so on)

- i download rom stock, use "ADB Enable Automator" and flash the enabled adb new rom in download mode

=> new rom is flashed with success, but when the phone reboot, adb is still not working (no device found with "adb devices" command)

=> maybe because this samsung model does'nt work with "ADB Enable Automator"?

Method 2: Enabling USB Debugging Using Recovery Mode

This method is described in isrgrajan web site:

isrgrajan.com/how-to-enable-usb-debugging-in-android-using-recovery-mode.html

Just look at the step 3 : 3. Enabling USB Debugging Using Recovery Mode

But i don't understand all instructions.

What i have done:

- download official "samsung SM-J320FN" stock ROM and extract from it file system.img

- extract all files located within system.img

- change extension of all *.apk files into *.zip (what is intented for?)

What i don't understand:

"Also extract the Update-SuperSU.v1.65.zip file." => Should i extract them in a particular folder within system.img extracted folder, like app folder?

"And Copy the RSA Certificated to the Update-SuperSU.v1.65 folder (delete previous files if exist)" => which "RSA Certificated" file may i find, and where?

"Also copy the build.prop to the system folder located within Update-SuperSU.v1.65 folder" => i guess that i must copy build.prop file from system.img inside Update-SuperSU.v1.65 folder, right?

If it works, this new method can be a great alternative to "ADB Enable Automator" and works for all devices (not only samsung).

Have you ever tried/understand the method described inside isrgrajan web site?

Regards,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] calcmach:
Any Success?

I have the same problem with "ADB Enable Automator" .

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] doan81:
me too on motorola stylus G screenlocked
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] chirvan:
I'm using DU 7.1.2, is this possible to remove this additional menu feature when long pressed on any icon?for specify app or all apps?

I don't want that menu after long pressing any icon.

I am using Nova prime launcher .
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Questions & Answers] hungvip2001:
I have cracking noise in bottom speaker,specially when play piano music:(. Top one is fine

Please help me to fix :highfive:
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Questions & Answers] hsheemi:
Sometimes I notice this when playing loud music, I noticed it after using it in water
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] woldranger:
I've just bought a used H918 (unlocked T-Mobile) and tested it and everything seemed fine. I'm in the UK. I tried to make another call this morning and it wouldn't connect. When I looked, the signal indicator showed zero bars and 2 little rotating arrows above. Eventually it would jump to 2 bars and then 5. I tried with a different sim and the same happened. I put it side by side with an LG G2 with the other sim (same carrier, iD mobile) and the G2 showed full signal with both sims while the V20 kept dancing around.

It's not rooted or modded and has just been updated to the latest security patch (still on Nougat)

I need to decide what to do - the seller will accept a return but the phone is mint and was great for what I paid. Is there likely to be a fix I can do or is it a hardware issue that's beyond my control? Time is of the essence as I need to let them know.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] cnjax:
The v20 is known to have poor cellular reception, also I've seen several reports of people who are using US variants having difficulty on other carriers outside of the US