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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #160 on: July 04, 2017, 10:25:41 AM »
I don't like the edge feature of the S8 or the missing home screen button. If I had to do it again I would get the S7.

i'm liking the edge swipe thingy (where you can store favorite apps and contacts)

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #161 on: July 04, 2017, 10:26:16 AM »
i'm liking the edge swipe thingy (where you can store favorite apps and contacts)
That part is ok. I don't like the curved screen

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #162 on: July 04, 2017, 10:27:03 AM »
That part is ok. I don't like the curved screen

I don't really notice it tbh
i do have a screen protector and case though

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #163 on: July 04, 2017, 02:01:17 PM »
If you do a lot of video watching on your phone you might be disappointed in the s8's aspect ratio

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #164 on: July 04, 2017, 02:42:11 PM »
s8 + is awesome!

Anyone else recently having issues when going into the car and bluetooth?
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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #165 on: July 05, 2017, 11:41:52 AM »
s8 + is awesome!

Anyone else recently having issues when going into the car and bluetooth?
I have, my phone is connected to the car and I can make calls over BT but incoming calls aren't going on the BT.

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #166 on: July 05, 2017, 12:40:47 PM »
I have, my phone is connected to the car and I can make calls over BT but incoming calls aren't going on the BT.
incoming and outgoing for me sometimes, seems to be a widespread issue.

https://m.androidcentral.com/galaxy-s8-has-frustrating-bluetooth-problem-fix-way
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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #167 on: July 17, 2017, 12:00:37 AM »
anyone ever use the sim card trick to turn on wifi hotspot without a subscription? I did it and after about 6 attempts it worked. Im on verizon grandfathered udp with no throttling

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #168 on: July 17, 2017, 05:57:42 AM »
anyone ever use the sim card trick to turn on wifi hotspot without a subscription? I did it and after about 6 attempts it worked. Im on verizon grandfathered udp with no throttling
What's the trick?
Only works on the S8?

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #169 on: July 27, 2017, 10:05:22 AM »
incoming and outgoing for me sometimes, seems to be a widespread issue.

https://m.androidcentral.com/galaxy-s8-has-frustrating-bluetooth-problem-fix-way
i think the update i got today fixed the problem.

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #170 on: July 27, 2017, 10:08:08 AM »
What's the trick?
Only works on the S8?
Google it but basically you turn on hotspot right after putting the Sim card back in the phone and it turns it on without checking if you have a subscription. It took me like 8 tries to get it to work the first time but now i have the timing down and get it on the first or second try every time.
Don't know what other phones the trick might work for but definitely works for s8

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #171 on: July 27, 2017, 10:22:04 AM »
Im done with samsung. Ive had S5 S6 and note edge. All start having issues after the first year. phone gets hot, lags, etc. onto iphone...

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #172 on: July 27, 2017, 10:35:40 AM »
Im done with samsung. Ive had S5 S6 and note edge. All start having issues after the first year. phone gets hot, lags, etc. onto iphone...
I think they only build phones to last 2 years now a days. iPhone batteries get way worse and have memory issues ime after a while too. If they built them to last forever they wouldn't have people buying new ones every 2 years.
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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #173 on: July 27, 2017, 10:47:01 AM »
I think they only build phones to last 2 years now a days. iPhone batteries get way worse and have memory issues ime after a while too. If they built them to last forever they wouldn't have people buying new ones every 2 years.
like crocs....

iphone is really worst? I am thinking about getting the new one when it comes out...

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #174 on: July 27, 2017, 11:20:29 AM »
like crocs....

iphone is really worst? I am thinking about getting the new one when it comes out...
I'm not saying it's worse. I'm saying they all have issues. iPhone 8 should be sweet.
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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #175 on: July 27, 2017, 11:10:55 PM »
Im done with samsung. Ive had S5 S6 and note edge. All start having issues after the first year. phone gets hot, lags, etc. onto iphone...

Lol I just switched to Android cause I'm having those issues with my iPhone.

The grass is always greener...

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #176 on: July 27, 2017, 11:49:35 PM »
Lol I just switched to Android cause I'm having those issues with my iPhone.

The grass is always greener...

For the most part I think iphones tend to run smooth long term and when they do get bogged down it's usually caused by an App IME.
Saying Android does or does not have that issue isn't 100% an accurate statement.

I find with Android that across most of their devices, updates can sometimes cause the phone to start having issues.

That being said I personally think Samsung phones get slow, and start having issues faster than other Android phones that are available.

I'd stick with a pixel for the best Android experience.
But there are other options as well that I would say are better than Samsung and won't start failing after a year of use.
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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #177 on: July 28, 2017, 07:47:30 AM »
I had my S8 freeze up on me like 5 times. If not for having another phone to call verizon I would of been with out a phone.

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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #178 on: July 28, 2017, 08:03:27 AM »
I had my S8 freeze up on me like 5 times. If not for having another phone to call verizon I would of been with out a phone.

I love my S8. It's such a perfect size. Much better than the S7 edge I had. Also weighs less. Never froze on me.


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Re: Galaxy S8!
« Reply #179 on: July 28, 2017, 09:44:12 AM »
Software wise the s8 is the best Samsung has ever done. 

...but there are many other companies out there doing it better.

Unfortunately most people walk into the store and won't bother to look at the other names.

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