Phones Samsung Galaxy S8

[epicrayban]

For those that Nova on the S8, the latest update adds customizable shortcuts (called Sesame Shortcuts) for long pressing icons. Nice!



Nova Launcher Updated With New App Search Animation, Android Oreo Improvements
http://www.droid-life.com/2017/09/07/nova-launcher-oreo-improvements/

 

[epicrayban]

Samsung started working on Android 8 Oreo updates for Galaxy S8 and S8+

 

[Technarchy]

Samsung started working on Android 8 Oreo updates for Galaxy S8 and S8+

That’s good but, but I wouldn’t get too excited. We are looking at probably March or April at the earliest based upon Samsung’s previous rollouts of OS versions of android.

On the upside Samsung’s being tweaking Touchwiz almost monthly and offering security updates. It’s impressive how committed they’ve been to the S8.

 

[epicrayban]

That’s good but, but I wouldn’t get too excited. We are looking at probably March or April at the earliest based upon Samsung’s previous rollouts of OS versions of android.

On the upside Samsung’s being tweaking Touchwiz almost monthly and offering security updates. It’s impressive how committed they’ve been to the S8.

Yep. I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[sammieboy]

I'm happy with nougat....I'm more interested in Samsung tweaking and optimizing their Samsung Experience....any ideas if the s8 will ever get Samsung Experience 8.5?

 

[Michael Goff]

That’s good but, but I wouldn’t get too excited. We are looking at probably March or April at the earliest based upon Samsung’s previous rollouts of OS versions of android.

On the upside Samsung’s being tweaking Touchwiz almost monthly and offering security updates. It’s impressive how committed they’ve been to the S8.

Best case scenario is that they get it done by December and it rolls out over the next few months because carriers. Unlocked will likely only get it first on Exynos.

 

[Technarchy]

I'm happy with nougat....I'm more interested in Samsung tweaking and optimizing their Samsung Experience....any ideas if the s8 will ever get Samsung Experience 8.5?

Just depends. 50/50 probability. I hope so. The S8 has gotten small tweaks about every 5 to 6 weeks.

 

[DakotaGuy]

Just depends. 50/50 probability. I hope so. The S8 has gotten small tweaks about every 5 to 6 weeks.

I have to admit this is the most updated device I have ever owned. It seems like an update pops up every month or two on my S8.

 

[Technarchy]

I have to admit this is the most updated device I have ever owned. It seems like an update pops up every month or two on my S8.

Agreed. Samsung is really on it. Best I’ve ever experienced with a Galaxy device.

Samsung has been extra attentive since the Note 7 debacle. Good for the customer.

 

[epicrayban]

Same here. Been getting updates with my s8. Was never a deal breaker for me. Good to see Samsung trying to keep their word on this.

 

[Michael Goff]

Same here. Been getting updates with my s8. Was never a deal breaker for me. Good to see Samsung trying to keep their word on this.

So happy to be getting updates. That being said, I'm kind of frustrated that we likely won't be getting 7.1.1 if they're working on 8.0 right now.

 

[epicrayban]

The one thing that still annoys me about Samsung devices is the volume control warning. Or the highest brightness warning. Both unnecessary. Both annoying. And something so easy and simple for Samsung to get rid of -- just have one first-time warning then a toggle whether the warning needs to show again or not. Solved. Don't know why they insist on warning the user every single time.

 

[Kiezpirat80]

Use a pair of BT Headphones and you have one problem less.

 

[epicrayban]

Use a pair of BT Headphones and you have one problem less.

I am on Bluetooth. It's already maxed out so when I go to the device to turn up the volume, it gives me the warning.

Unless I'm missing something?

 

[co.ag.2005]

I am on Bluetooth. It's already maxed out so when I go to the device to turn up the volume, it gives me the warning.

Unless I'm missing something?

same here. I get the warning on bluetooth as well. Even in my car. When I wonder why my stereo audio is so low, I see that the phone has turned media volume down to below that warning threshold so I have to bump it back up (after dismissing the warning) to 90%-100% volume that I keep it at when streaming audio in my car.

 

[JaySoul]

Have you got that Media Control thingy thing activated?

I had to do that with Airpods on my S8, the volume was so low until I figured it out.

EDIT: Sorry, talking about something else!!

 

[Zaft]

Same here. I just point and shoot, and the results are terrific.

I have the 7+ and in my experience i get too many blurry shots.. Considering it has OIS im confused as to why.
I feel like I have to be really steady at times.

Low light overall is good, much better than my old 6S.

 

[Kiezpirat80]

I am on Bluetooth. It's already maxed out so when I go to the device to turn up the volume, it gives me the warning.

Unless I'm missing something?

I get no warning on my BT Headphones with max. volume (Bose QC35) on my S8+.

 

[epicrayban]

I have the 7+ and in my experience i get too many blurry shots.. Considering it has OIS im confused as to why.
I feel like I have to be really steady at times.

Low light overall is good, much better than my old 6S.

Not only are shots better on my S8, the camera is faster to access and easier to use, too.

And I'm not the only one liking my photos better. When I'm out with friends who are primarily iPhone owners, I'm the designated photo guy. They all want my photos.

 

[The Game 161]

Interesting email offer from Samsung

Get the stunning Galaxy S8 for just £19.99 per month1

make the most of your iPhone by trading it in for the Galaxy S8 for just £19.99 per month1. Simply purchase from the Samsung Shop by 8 October 20171 to take advantage of this amazing offer.
All we ask is that your iPhone:
• Must be able to power up
• Must be an iPhone 4 or newer
• Must not be a blacklisted device3

 

[JaySoul]

Interesting email offer from Samsung

Get the stunning Galaxy S8 for just £19.99 per month1

make the most of your iPhone by trading it in for the Galaxy S8 for just £19.99 per month1. Simply purchase from the Samsung Shop by 8 October 20171 to take advantage of this amazing offer.
All we ask is that your iPhone:
• Must be able to power up
• Must be an iPhone 4 or newer
• Must not be a blacklisted device3

That's an amazing deal - but is that £19.99 over 12 or 24 months?

 

[Michael Goff]

That's an amazing deal - but is that £19.99 over 12 or 24 months?

At 24 months, it becomes a nondeal.

 

[The Game 161]

That's an amazing deal - but is that £19.99 over 12 or 24 months?

checked the fine print and it's 24 months.

 

[JaySoul]

checked the fine print and it's 24 months.

Wow, that's more than I actually paid for mine brand new off Gumtree!!

 

[Michael Goff]

checked the fine print and it's 24 months.

So you can trade in your phone and pay around 480 pound for an s8 or buy one on Amazon for around 540 and keep your phone.