Phones Samsung Galaxy S8

[noobinator]

You can also get the official Samsung one (original, non-fast) for cheap on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Wireless-Charging-Charger-Warranty/dp/B01BHEIIR4/ref=sr_1_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1497453245&sr=1-5&keywords=samsung+wireless+charger&th=1

edit: Nevermind, saw you wanted a stand one. This one is nice if you want to just slap it on a nightstand/desk.

 

[widgeteer]

Thanks. That was among the 3 I had my eye on. There's currently a 25% off coupon on Amazon too bringing it down to $14.99. I may give it a try.

Not to spend your money for you, but at that price you should grab it even if you wind up getting another one. I have 2-3 between my home and office. Wireless charging isn't a necessity for me, but if it's present in a device it's sooo cool.

 

[co.ag.2005]

Not to spend your money for you, but at that price you should grab it even if you wind up getting another one. I have 2-3 between my home and office. Wireless charging isn't a necessity for me, but if it's present in a device it's sooo cool.

already did thanks for the advice.

 

[noobinator]

Just got my June security patch on my US Unlocked S8+ on T-Mobile (which was previously a Verizon model). So it seems like I will get my updates from Samsung after all and not my carrier (T-Mobile). I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing yet.

 

[Zaft]

Just got my June security patch on my US Unlocked S8+ on T-Mobile (which was previously a Verizon model). So it seems like I will get my updates from Samsung after all and not my carrier (T-Mobile). I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing yet.

Well you would think better since its skipping the carrier.

 

[noobinator]

Well you would think better since its skipping the carrier.

See the S7/S7 Edge unlocked models for my concern. haha

 

[TheBigKing]

Got an update on my s8 plus exynos now i can hide the nav bar has a little dot

 

[epicrayban]

http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s8-top-smartphones-consumer-reports-779866/

Galaxy S8 duo named top two smartphones by Consumer Reports

As of now, the top three spots are occupied by Samsung-made devices: Galaxy S8 Plus is currently the top smartphone in the market according to Consumer Reports, followed by its smaller sibling Galaxy S8 and last year’s curved flagship Galaxy S7 Edge. The LG G6 is ranked fourth and the iPhone 7 Plus follows suit despite being almost a year old.

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https://www.amazon.com/CHOETECH-Wir...keywords=choetech+fast+wireless+charger&psc=1

I've been using it since I got my S8 Plus. It's phenomenal.

That's exactly what I have, too. It's fantastic.

I say this every time about the merits of wireless charging: it's not necessarily about not having to deal with a plug to charge, it's more about having your device's battery top off anytime you set it down.


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Just got my June security patch on my US Unlocked S8+ on T-Mobile (which was previously a Verizon model). So it seems like I will get my updates from Samsung after all and not my carrier (T-Mobile). I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing yet.

I got it a few days ago, too. Also unlocked and using it on Tmobile. Good to see Samsung trying to stay true to their promise of keeping up with sec. patches. Let's see how long they can keep this up.

Last year, my S7E from Tmobile (not unlocked) missed only 2 non-consecutive months. If Samsung can pull off the same or better, I'll be happy.

 

[SteveJUAE]

Got an update on my s8 plus exynos now i can hide the nav bar has a little dot

Ditto got the same update on International unlock S8+

 

[Phil A.]

Still waiting for the update on my O2 S8 (the last update was about 10 days late so no surprise there, really!)

On the subject of wireless charging stands, this is the one I got from Amazon (actually, I got two - one for my desk and one for my bedside table)
I've been really pleased with it - it's got a moveable coil so you can set it at the optimal position for charging and the light on it is very subtle so doesn't disturb you on a night

 

[jamezr]

I switch between phones alot and sometimes daily between a iphone 7+, Pixel XL and my S8+.
I gotta say the more I switch between phones....................the more i hate the FPS on the S8+.
Can't wait for the Note 8.

 

[Michael Goff]

Your weekly reminder that my phone is a lying liar that lies. Or is it because I ended up putting the SIM card back in the iPhone?

 

[widgeteer]

I switch between phones alot and sometimes daily between a iphone 7+, Pixel XL and my S8+.
I gotta say the more I switch between phones....................the more i hate the FPS on the S8+.
Can't wait for the Note 8.

Yup yup yup. Just when I think I'm getting used to it, it reminds me that not only does its placement suck but purely as a fingerprint reader, it's a dumpster fire.

Samsung Pay is awesome and deserves an awesome means of unlocking it.

 

[noobinator]

Samsung Pay is awesome and deserves an awesome means of unlocking it.

Pin or iris?

 

[jamezr]

Your weekly reminder that my phone is a lying liar that lies. Or is it because I ended up putting the SIM card back in the iPhone?

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I think it is AT&T..... My TMO is on May security patch.

 

[MRU]

Yup yup yup. Just when I think I'm getting used to it, it reminds me that not only does its placement suck but purely as a fingerprint reader, it's a dumpster fire.

Samsung Pay is awesome and deserves an awesome means of unlocking it.

I literally decided not to bother and save myself the headache. I just use pattern unlock instead.

No June security fix yet but at least I am on May.

Any word on when we will get Android 7.1.1 on the S8.

Both LG & Samsung promised update soon after launch and both are lingering on 7.0

 

[Michael Goff]

I think it is AT&T..... My TMO is on May security patch.

Yeah, seems like it. Just put the SIM back in my S8+, due to the iPhone being unable to deal with summer weather in a factory (see picture) and still no update.

 

[jamezr]

Yeah, seems like it. Just put the SIM back in my S8+, due to the iPhone being unable to deal with summer weather in a factory (see picture) and still no update.

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ouch! Which phone did that?

 

[maka344]

I switch between phones alot and sometimes daily between a iphone 7+, Pixel XL and my S8+.
I gotta say the more I switch between phones....................the more i hate the FPS on the S8+.
Can't wait for the Note 8.

How do you keep everything in sync?

 

[Michael Goff]

ouch! Which phone did that?

This year it's the iPhone 7 Plus. Last year around this time it was the 6S Plus and occasionally the HTC 10. The year before that it was the iPhone 6 Plus.

And yes, they all did something similar in summer while I was at work. Not hot enough to not be able to touch, but consistently hot enough to do that on a twelve hour shift.

 

[co.ag.2005]

Yup yup yup. Just when I think I'm getting used to it, it reminds me that not only does its placement suck but purely as a fingerprint reader, it's a dumpster fire.

Samsung Pay is awesome and deserves an awesome means of unlocking it.

for me, it's not placement. It's that it just doesn't work well. Very slow to recognize my finger, about 80% of the time I have to put my finger on the sensor (nothing happens), lift my finger up, and then replace on the sensor and then it finally does something.

 

[Phil A.]

for me, it's not placement. It's that it just doesn't work well. Very slow to recognize my finger, about 80% of the time I have to put my finger on the sensor (nothing happens), lift my finger up, and then replace on the sensor and then it finally does something.

I've found the FPS really reliable (probably more than 9 times out of 10 it works first time). I do have a case with a cutout for the FPS in it which makes locating it a lot easier so that could have something to do with it (I also registered each of my index fingers twice), but I've found I can unlock it as I take the phone out of my pocket and it's ready to go before I see the screen: I'm actually using the FPS far more than I did at first (or I thought I would) simply because it works so well!

 

[co.ag.2005]

I've found the FPS really reliable (probably more than 9 times out of 10 it works first time). I do have a case with a cutout for the FPS in it which makes locating it a lot easier so that could have something to do with it (I also registered each of my index fingers twice), but I've found I can unlock it as I take the phone out of my pocket and it's ready to go before I see the screen: I'm actually using the FPS far more than I did at first (or I thought I would) simply because it works so well!

Same here, all around. Oh well, I usually use the smart unlock (with Gear S3) and holding down home button to unlock. I'm quick with it out of my pocket too. Just wish FP was better

EDIT: also, for those of you who are interested, here's what the Slickwraps Natural Series brown leather looks like on the S8. I can't wait for it to patina darker where I think it'll look better! has good FP cutout too.

 

[soulreaver99]

Agree with the FPS - totally reliable but it might be because it's new. Sometimes, on my iPhone 7+, it takes a few tries to register.

At least the S8 / Android has the option of using Smart Lock. Now that's magical

 

[jamezr]

How do you keep everything in sync?

I have all my contacts and calendar in Google cloud services. My email accounts gmail/hotmail as well. I never turn on imessaging so don't have worry about that on my iphone 7+. so it is fairly simple to switch. Just pop out the sim and pop in into another phone. I use the same set of apps on all the phones and they are all connected to wifi in my home so they are already in sync with everything. the only thing that doesn't sync is text messages. But its not a big deal for me.