Is anyone using a case which supports the sleep/wake function of Note 8 (other than the official case)... See this also for the location of the sleep wake 'sensor' http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-g...tml#post2739948

Thanks, thinking of ordering that now... some sellers are selling it as Rock Veins as well

My Note 8 came with the additional 48GB dropbox offer but I signed in with my old account which already redeemed the 48GB offer for S3
So I did not get the additional space as each account is only eligible for this promotion once. Is there any way I can get to register it with a new dropbox account again? (E.g. if I do a factory reset of my Note 8.. will that work?)

Latest Update: Factory reset and then using another dropbox account worked!!!

This post has been edited by tigerporc: Sep 4 2013, 10:46 AM

Thanks for the workaround BUT that sounds so troublesome and weird, for me I will stick to 4.1.2 (APRIL) XXBMD1 then...

If it occurs during charging, it could be the cable or charger problem (especially cheap no-brand chargers); electromagnetic (noise) interference will cause these problems. Do not use cheap cables or chargers

Will you be able to try out this 4.2.2 SphereEngine kernel to see if it fixes the alignment problem???

Great, will be my weekend work hobby activity

Upgrade done, as expected the S-PEN accuracy is off by few mm below the S-SPEN. Too bad in 4.2.2, can only be fixed in the kernel (not an app). For CivZ kernel users, if you need TriangleAway 2.90, click on the link in my signature.

This post has been edited by tigerporc: Sep 17 2013, 11:18 AM

Maybe something else is wrong with your Note 8, not the screen since you replaced it already... could be some faulty shielding etc on the board/battery? Anyway should send it in for checking.

Triangle Away 2.90 is the only version of Triangle Away that works on this kernel. You can reset the flash count to 0. Normally not so important as normally you will reflash back to stock firmware before sending in for warranty but in the event of something like 'sudden death' (unable to boot but maybe can still go into download mode - showing anything other than 0, may cause your device to be rejected for warranty claim.)

Very true, but so weird that you would install a custom kernel without root

You mean the problems with S-PEN? You can just stick to 4.1.2 Stock ROM first until a new firmware release fixes the problem...

Malaysia Note 8 does not need any bootloader unlock (like HTC); rooting is not required to flash Stock ROM if using PC ODIN.

NOTE: Just to be clear, are you referring to the water ripple effect on the 4.2.2 lock screen, the ripple effect does not happen on the default clock widget (only the areas other than it); that was really surprising to me at first

For a guide, refer to (Note 8 is the same)
How to restore stock firmware for Note 2

As waveweaver mentioned, you can try reflash 4.2.2 again or downgrade to 4.1.2
Note 8 Malaysia Firmware

Don't worry about the TriangleAway stuff if you have not rooted or flashed anything else other than Stock Firmware/OTA updates.

This post has been edited by tigerporc: Sep 17 2013, 01:31 PM

You're pretty lucky
They do have the right to reject and note permanently in their systems that warranty has been voided (essentially you're screwed and can forget about the warranty); you can still have your device fixed but pay lah. Heard cases of this for SIII which had pretty high incidences of motherboard replacements needed (pretty high compared to other models - don't flame me )

This post has been edited by tigerporc: Sep 17 2013, 08:12 PM

I shared this before, this guy confirmed the location of the magnetic wake/sleep sensor (in the upper left side, see photo in the link) and DIY a case with sleep/wake feature using a small magnet...
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-g...tml#post2739948

I would think S4 has magnet wake/sleep sensor as well too... like the vid below

It was rock solid for me on 4.2.2 even before I used the new SpherEngine kernel (used this kernel to fix pen alignment issues)

Go to App Info of Camera. Do a clear cache and clear data.
If that fails, maybe try a factory reset.
Good luck.

At this time, everyone has the problem on Stock 4.2.2 kernel, just depends on how noticeable they find it...
See civato's comment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...22&postcount=51

There is a magnet sensor in upper left quadrant to activate 'hardware type' sleep/wake function, other than Samsung official book case, some 3rd party cover has that (like some from Rock and Baseus). Otherwise you have to use the proximity sensor apps which helps to wake and sleep with those cases.

Possibly yes but to be sure, you would have to wait until 4.3 is released for Note 8.
Galaxy Gear will only work with 4.3 (Note 3 but with support for 4.3 on S4, S3, Note 2)

Never had any such issue and been using it on stock ROM since 4.1.2 (with both stock and custom kernel). If brand new unit, send for warranty check (you can ask for reflash of firmware as well).

If used, maybe reflash yourself and do factory reset...