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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonymously_Unknown:
With adaptive fast charging, battery life isn't an issue for my Note 8. I get all day battery life for my Exynos N950F model. The only time I have to recharge my phone during the day is if I know in advance that I'm going out in the middle of nowhere without a charger. I no longer use my power bank unless I'm going on a flight and plan to binge-watch a few movies (but want to keep my battery life at 100%).

I can't imagine any other phone having a better resolution than the Note8, since even the Note5 is the just as good.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
I might get the Note 9 on T-Mobile Jump and give my wife my Note 8 as she wants one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonymously_Unknown:
Don't you care about getting the latest firmware updates without having to wait on the carrier to release it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Well yes I do, however updates have been released quite frequently from the carriers. It's not going to deter me from getting it from a carrier though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Iradj:
Im definitely upgrading using the Samsung Up Programm sending the Note 8 away and get the Note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GregB416:
Just like my man in the other thread was saying, this is textbook osbourne effect. A little sad really how we used to be so hyped over the next new thing, now we are just....meh maybe in a couple of years.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonymously_Unknown:
Which carrier(s) are YOU talking about? I didn't see anything from T-Mobile for my note4 nor AT&T for my Note5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Those are old devices, and Samsung has not released updates for those. The Note 8 has been getting updates about every 2 months. Some carriers even releasing updates every month. My phone has been bugging me to update to the June update even now.

By the way, carriers releasing updates are now based on manufacturers releasing updates. Carriers don't have to tinker with updates as much any more to add their junk when it comes to the Note 8. Every single carrier the device is released for already has their basic junk apps in the firmware. What you see when you boot the device is based on the CSC for that carrier based on the SIM card inserted.

Your comment is making me think you don't own a US Note 8 aka N950U.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonymously_Unknown:
Not true. The international Note4 and Note5 were at least getting monthly security patches at that time while my carrier branded devices got nothing.

Certainly not my international N950F. I manually check weekly. My only other thought is to flash a different CSC to see if it makes a difference.

Again, I ask you which carriers are you talking about? How does your carrier branded device get these updates, when my international device doesn't even get the monthly security patches directly from Samsung?

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That's correct. I already stated that I own an international N950F (just so that I don't have to depend on the carrier to roll out updates).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Okay let me kill this right now as it seems to be getting slightly aggressive.

Carriers used to hold up updates for older devices. Probably still are.

Note 8 aka N950U is getting security updates from carriers on 2 month to monthly basis. I am on T-Mobile and there is currently a June update pending on my device that I am not going to flash. Same thing with Xfinity Mobile. Can't speak for Sprint or Verizon because I don't have their services.

As to why the international version isn't getting monthly or however long, that is up to Samsung. That I cannot speak for. I would think that 4-5 companies could influence a manufacturer to release updates sooner than an international device. Like I said, I can't speak on that so I wouldn't know. All I do know, is I have seen updates for my Note 8 date stamped for April, May, and June from T-Mobile and Xfinity Mobile.

I haven't seen what device you have as I haven't been following you around the forums, so yeah...there's that. That's why I made my comment about what device YOU have.

Edit: here's a few links concerning updates for the various N950U devices:

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3814466&share_fid=3793&share_type=t

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3685884&share_fid=3793&share_type=t <---older thread not up to date with the latest.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3813063&share_fid=3793&share_type=t <---some folks got it while others didn't on the different carriers

Like I said, I don't know why Samsung isn't pushing out regular updates for the F model, but the U model seems to be getting some much needed update love.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sefrcoko:
My N950F has been getting updates every month, for what it's worth. UAE model with original XSG CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonymously_Unknown:
I believe it is the other way around. I was of the understanding that Samsung makes firmware (including security updates) for the international devices, and it is the carriers that take these updates and tailor it for carrier branded devices (omitting bootloader, CSC, baseband, etc).

The CSC for my N950F is TPA (Panama). I suspect that is where my issue is. I'm contemplating switching to another CSC which would allow me to use LTE on my carrier instead of this annoying H+ that I've been stuck with since I got the unit out of the box.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Each model starts with it's own firmware because of the different hardware. Just my guess to explain the fragmentation of firmware.

My thoughts:

Google releases firmware->manufacturer makes branches for their models if support is still being provided->teams work on adding modifications based on models and regions->firmware gets soak tested->changes made->more testing->finalization->updates get pushed out respectively based on update schedule and region.

Once again, this is just my thought. At least this is the way I would run my software division because it makes the most sense. Yes updates will be delayed, but that is one of the downsides to being a 3rd party that adds their own useless junk to software.

Oems used to do that and still do unfortunately, to Windows software. Only difference is now we don't have to get OS updates from OEMs. Dell tried that Crapo for a short while and it didn't work out so good. Looking at you Alienware!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jwats01:
I most likely will. But I'll wait until it doesn't cost me anything, or if they offer a BOGO offer, I'll do that and sell the 2nd phone after a month. With the Jump plan on t-mobile, it only costs me $12 a month to keep the current phone which includes the insurance, so it's mostly a no brainer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vojopd:
Just get huawei... samsung is playing with us customers with poor front cameras, small batteries and slow updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonymously_Unknown:
Huawei = No S-Pen, #NotAnOptionForMe.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sefrcoko:
I've been getting updates every month, so we can't blame Samsung for that.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dean-xXx:
Hell no!

Will wait for the 10th Anniversary of the Note line next year.

No point going from Note 8 to 9, more or less identical and tbh I hate how the new camera module/FP scanner looks on the Note 9, I think looks sexier on the Note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] adenault:
Yep I'm in.

I'll be on the list for sure.:good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dchoi229:
There are rumors that the Note 9 is selling at $1600 for the 514 GB model... geez.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LouK:
I'll probably end up getting it. The international version is what I usually get.

Gonna wait a bit though to see what's going to happen with unlocking, ROM development etc.....

Also the Note 7 debacle has taught me to be patient !
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PsiPhiDan:
Let's see... I can sell my Note 8 for probably $400-500 bucks, so it'll cost me around $500-$600. If I go BOGO with T-mobile, it'll be like $20/mo for:

MUCH larger battery

Faster processor

More RAM

More storage

Better camera

Better screen

Bluetooth pen with cool new capabilities

Yes please! Sign me up!

(I use the s-pen literally daily, sometimes for hours - I'm really excited to see what they bring to the table!)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
This is my final galaxy note ever. There trying to keep up with icrap!!!! Never samsung again

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If u read the rumored specs nothing really chamged but the price they copy apple
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PsiPhiDan:
Nope. That's not at all what I've read.

8 GB RAM > 6 GB RAM

4000mAh > 3300mAh battery (!)

Snapdragon 900 series > 800 series

Screen and camera I will bet anything will be better, but it's already the best there is for screen so whatever. I bet it'll be brighter though. And camera will be new king again.

The s-pen is an essential part of the phone for most Note users, so there is literally no other option if you're like me (I'm extremely happy with my Note8 anyway!)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wase4711:
the problem is, almost every single other phone mfg is trying to copy Apple for some unknown reason..

the choices for a truly unique phone get slimmer and slimmer every year..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Which colour Note 9 is going to have that yellow SPen?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
If you go by the picture and the Blue button I'd hazard a guess at a Blue phone ...but you never know
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] j_hansen:
as much as I am a Note fan it is looking less and less likely that I'll be upgrading from the Note8, if rumours on pricing are correct then I think Samsung will be shooting themselves in the foot big time, especially if Apple are slashing prices this year.

If the 512gb/8gb RAM model was max of 999 Euro I could justify it but not 1200/1300, forget it Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mtpektas:
I won't change my N8 for a little bit better cam and other stuff like RAM etc. I'm not a professional photographer. My phone works flawless all the time even 6GB RAM. S-Pen is enough to do it's job. I didn't use Bixby because there is no Turkish support. I used DEX with DEX station for make some presentations at work and that was working really good. I think there will be a port rom after N9's annonuncement. So there is not a big reason to buy it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mtsingson:
As of the moment, with the current leaks, Ill probably have to say No to the upgrade. Just claimed warranty on my Note 8 and they changed the front panel including the battery. So I got a whole new life on this phone. With the current information out about the Note 9, I cant justify the $1000 purchase. But lets see if they have a surprise when the official announcement comes and just might make me change my mind and pick up one.

Unless they were able to put in the next gen samsung unbreakable glass (really long shot) hehe
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonymously_Unknown:
Gorilla Glass will not be perfect until they make it at least 10% bullet-proof. I've seen several Amazon Kids tablets get stepped on and thrown down flights of stairs without any cracks (and these are at least 7"screens). My first-generation Kindle has fallen out of a tree twice from 16 feet, fell off the roof of a two story building and survived with no issues. I doubt that Gorilla Glass is the correct solution for Samsung.

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You aren't going to see a real-world benefit to these upgrades. Debloating your phone, turning off the features / apps that you don't use will get the same result. I doubt anyone here even uses EVERY single feature of the Note8.

More RAM and battery is nice to have, but it means that apps are written less efficiently to hog more resources since it is there.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PsiPhiDan:
I'll bet you anything I get noticeably better battery life. That's a huge bump up. I don't buy that they're going to make things less efficient and be lazy because of the bigger battery. That's silly.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonymously_Unknown:
Years ago, Samsung advertised 1GB as the Holy Grail of RAM (when the average phones of there came with 512MB).

Some of us bought into it, then guess what, TouchWiz grew RAM hungry. Then Samsung came with 2GB, then 3GB for the Note4, 4GB for the Note5. Here we are today with 6GB of RAM for our Note5 models (more RAM than some laptop and desktop PCs). Samsung's user interface is consuming so much resources, and developers are in my opinion getting sloppy with their apps that simply consume the resources that are available.

Vanilla-flavoured Google devices do so much more (longer battery life, zippier performance) with less resources.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] klisza1993:
Nope. Ill wait for developers on xda they will port rom from note9 to note8 :D no big changes on note9....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Semantics:
So Apple is putting out 3 phones. 2 OLED and one LCD with a ton of features missing from the OLED version such as an aluminum frame instead of a stainless steel frame, it may not come equipped with wireless charging, it will have a single lens-rear camera, and the display may not support 3D Touch. All for the budget friendly price of 800 dollars. Go up to an OLED version and expect to pay 1100 dollars. Apple is indeed slashing prices.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] j_hansen:
Well we'll just have to see once announced, been plenty rumors going that they would slash prices after the much less than expected sales of the X but like yourself I want to see it before I believe it :good:

Doesn't change my opinion that I think Samsung will be shooting themselves in the foot by upping prices even more from last year, they would sell a hell of a lot more by selling at more realistic prices
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
I think I am going to pass or at least wait for a price drop.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Is there a Note 9 Forum yet on XDA?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonymously_Unknown:
Samsung can't give away the good stuff for free. If they made a budget friendly version of the Note9, it would just be another Note 8. $1,100-$1,300 isn't too far-fetched a price for a phone (in the prestigious Note series) when you think about how much we used to spend on earlier generation S-series devices and iPhones with even less tech. It is my opinion that phone prices should never meet or exceed laptop or Windows tablet PC devices.

Even if the price is $1,300 the Note9 will still have overwhelming sales from fans. The issue is that it leaves Samsung vulnerable to competition.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryano89:
Snapdragon 900 series? It's going to be the Snapdragon 845. And from what I've seen, it looks like the markets that get the Snapdragon are going to be 6gb versions.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Semantics:
There is a leak from an add that shows the phone will cost 937 USD and comes with a free 32 or 40" HDTV. I bet the phone is 950 or so in the US for the base model.

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All signs are pointing to this being the last Note phone as well. Lots of articles out there with quotes from people inside Samsung that seem to suggest it as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
A Simple yes Best Phones always.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] invisiblesense:
I will be buying Note9 the minute I am able to do so.

A lot of people are saying Note9 won't improve much from Note8, but based on reliable rumours/leaks the Note9 will improve on Note8 in the following areas:

1. 4000mah battery - this is a massive increase

2. Brand new S Pen which is Bluetooth enabled, bringing host of new features.

3. Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos

4. Upgraded chipset (same as S9+)

5. Upgraded cameras

6. 6.4in screen which is wider with improved brightness

7. Better placed fingerprint sensor

8. 128gb base storage

9. Possibly a 512gb variant with 8gb RAM

10. New UI

11. Although I'm no fan of it but Bixby 2.0

The above to me seems substantial and is a massive improvement over Note8, which already is a great phone. Apart from the new UI the rest are hardware improvements that cannot be ported over to Note8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] j_hansen:
Yes but is it worth 1250 euro?

Talking the 512/8gb of course.

I would like it alright but find it hard to justify over my Note8, however.... I'll get a few quid for the 8 anyway to soften the blow so we'll see
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kunal396:
dfntly yes

obvo. yes bcz of bttry
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Already reserved.

I have 2 Note8 and 4 S9 Plus so will trade in one Note8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mike2518:
Reserved as well! Can't wait to get it. I'll be trading the note 8 and get $400 for it from Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Itchiee:
Yes, since my Note 8 suffers from a slight burn in screen why not.... I'll take the $400 off.

I hope they include a wireless charger for pre-order!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alvizu:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] faz_2k2000:
Not going for note 9

Just had a hand on note 9

Front is exactly similar to note 8 (im using)

Back is same except fingerprint is down

Has variable aperture in lens like s9

Stylus is now BT LE, 3 minutes charge is 4 hrs of usage

Note 9 is thicker than note 8

Forgot about the battery capacity.

Stylus and phone comes in various color, the one i see, stylus was yellow, phone was blue
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BC01:
Yes,

i will get it with the Samsung Mobile Upgrade Programm in December. ;)

Gesendet von meinem SM-N950F mit Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonymously_Unknown:
The base storage is the only thing that interests me from this list. I don't want to even think about having to charge a Bluetooth spen for added functionality that I most likely never use (in a real-world scenario).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
All sound good enough reason to upgrade. I like a thicker handset & so looking forward to getting the yellow spen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] invisiblesense:
I know, 1250€ is a lot of money. No phone is worth that much money but if it has 8gb RAM then I would consider it for sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Because you're going to be using the 8gbs of ram? Lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Semantics:
Samsung should be embarrassed for not offering 450 for the already ridiculously expensive Note8 at the time. Still, 400 dollars does mitigate the sting of a 950 dollar phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] invisiblesense:
Yes of course. I am a heavy user of Dex which could do with 8gb ram.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chaz187:
Yup DEFINITELY getting the n9! 2 of them to be honest!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dr.ketan:
We have N9 forum now

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-9
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] superfastsss:
Note 8 is a good phone

I would buy again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Semantics:
I wasn't going to get the Note 9. I keep reading this might be the last Note in the series, though, so I might grab it to keep for a few years. If it's confirmed it will be the last Note made, I will end up getting it I believe.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ArmadilloTek:
How you did that?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ArmadilloTek:
what'up body?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryano89:
Hello there!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ArmadilloTek:
let us chat at facebook
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryano89:
Sounds good
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Download Shop Samsung app and you can reserve there.

Running On My Galaxy S9+ SM-G965U Wicked Venom
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jontr:
Not buying Note 9. Still very happy with Note 8, new features don't excite me, and if Note 8 gets Pie, will be even happier with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cosimoss:
Yes, hurry up and sell me one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rey_1178:
Yes. If it wasn't for the ok at best battery life of the Note 8 I wouldn't even consider it. I love the phone but if indeed a 4000mah battery is going in the note 9 then yes. I'll also enjoy the improved location of the finger print sensor . Never loved where it's at now. Coming from the Pixel and nexus phones it took a bit to get used to this. The finger print sensor on those phones is great.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zadox:
I am not satisfied with Note 8 but I am not going to buy 9 because it keeps most of the bad things the former has.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] oggi21:
No, or S10 or other brand
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LouK:
I'm gonna wait to see about the BOOTLOADER situation. Also if Samsung comes up with a new idea like "OEM lock"

Ain't no way I'm going to pay so much for a device and not be able to use and mod as I want!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] anwedr:
After the official announcement. still no.

I got a N9500 which is a dual-sim.

The one in Canada uses single sim. Huge minus.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] NIKKG:
The Note 9 is barely better than my Note 8, not worth it unless you got a really old Note.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Well there it is AT&T Note 9 , 512 internal storage with 8gb of ram lol that's one of my preorders, just preordered another one , so 2 i bought full price i payed.

Running On My Galaxy Note8 SM-N950U Wicked Venom
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] enginuity2:
The only two colors available in the US are purple and blue/yellow. That's a deal breaker for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sefrcoko:
I just did the math: With taxes, that would have cost me about $3500 Canadian...for 2 cell phones! Annual upgrades are far more of a luxury now at these price points.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chaz187:
Mine is on the way! Or should I say pre-ordered!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
It's an automatic YES for me. The 512GB storage, 8GB of RAM, Stereo Speakers, and I know it's a small thing but that tiny extra bit of WIDTH of the display are the main reasons for me to get this and probably stick with for some years.