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Samsung Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ discussion thread v3, Available 5th May

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post Apr 27 2017, 08:21 PM

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QUOTE(BBXiong @ Apr 27 2017, 07:42 PM)
yeah it startled me a little to see GearVR and Gear360 is on 50% off, let's see if pre-order units can get the same discount as well. If yes, I'm definitely getting the gear vr. With battery life like S8, it finally make sense to watch movies etc on it. Not to mention, HDR display means i can use it for HDR content with gear vr thumbup.gif
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Too bad the TOS stated to get the 50% discount it has to be purchased during the same day at the same location.

So sad. Who planning to purchase at road show without grabbing the VR/360 let me know ya tongue.gif
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post Apr 27 2017, 08:24 PM

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QUOTE(buybuylaptop @ Apr 27 2017, 12:05 PM)
When can we see the real phone at shops? Anyone know?
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Luckily im in melbourne now and managed to get hold on to both units at a samsung shop here. And they have bunch of them, today is the last day of pre order here. Aud 1199 and aud 1399 outright price. Multiply by 3.36 now

I must say it looks so nice when u hold it. At first s8 looks kinda small and i started to worry since i pre order a unit for my wifw thru maxis. But when the shop lady showed her unit with a clear case on, it fits just right to her hand.
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post Apr 27 2017, 08:36 PM

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QUOTE(komandermaut @ Apr 27 2017, 08:24 PM)
Luckily im in melbourne now and managed to get hold on to both units at a samsung shop here. And they have bunch of them, today is the last day of pre order here. Aud 1199 and aud 1399 outright price. Multiply by 3.36 now

I must say it looks so nice when u hold it. At first s8 looks kinda small and i started to worry since i pre order a unit for my wifw thru maxis. But when the shop lady showed her unit with a clear case on, it fits just right to her hand.
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What about S8 plus? Would it feel weird and too long when you hold it in hand? I am intersted on the plus due to the larger screen and larger battery.
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post Apr 27 2017, 08:36 PM

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QUOTE(BBXiong @ Apr 27 2017, 07:28 PM)
try this:
on dialer, dial *#9090#
you will see a service menu
press on top right corner, "enter key input", press insert 'Q', then press ok
"enter key input" again, press 0000, and press ok
wait for few seconds, up to 10 seconds
you will now see a secret service menu
now, go to UTMS -> COMMON -> NV_REBUILD -> NV_REBUILD -> SYSTEM,PROTOCOL,GPS,IMS
Reboot your phone, try GPS again with GPS Test app.

this will force the software to clear cache and rebuild the software from the original code, sorta like a 'flush all the clogs in the software' feature. It will not cause any loss on user setting, files, apps and is not a hard reset.
My Note 3 running on custom firmware also faced a similar issue, and I knew for sure it's a software problem, and this helped me getting back my GPS signal back, a very strong one I must add, accuracy highest at 3meters, and averages around 10-13meters range
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The secret service menu doesn't pop up after I key in "Q" and then "0000". Is it locked or something or only works on specific devices?

The secret menu never comes out now matter I try with "QO", "Q0000" or "Q" then "0000".

Tried the same thing with *#0011# and *#9090# cry.gif

EDIT: Rooted my phone and installed the "Phone info Samsung" apps. Managed to access to the secret service menu through the app and found NV Rebuild. Did that and it didn't help on the GPS issue sweat.gif

This post has been edited by Duckies: Apr 27 2017, 10:13 PM
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post Apr 27 2017, 08:50 PM

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QUOTE(BBXiong @ Apr 27 2017, 07:42 PM)
yeah it startled me a little to see GearVR and Gear360 is on 50% off, let's see if pre-order units can get the same discount as well. If yes, I'm definitely getting the gear vr. With battery life like S8, it finally make sense to watch movies etc on it. Not to mention, HDR display means i can use it for HDR content with gear vr thumbup.gif
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HDR or not, not really a problem with gear vr. The ppi is not there yet. It is really pixelated (unless you get S8 which I think should be better since it had higher ppi, close to my S6e).

Bought one along with both my cousins. Really not much use. Will you use it for movies? Probably at first. Then it sort of fade away. If 3D movies, yeah, better than buying a 3D tv. It's not that fun to wear for long period even in air conditioned environment.
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post Apr 27 2017, 09:09 PM

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QUOTE(Max2006 @ Apr 27 2017, 08:36 PM)
What about S8 plus? Would it feel weird and too long when you hold it in hand? I am intersted on the plus due to the larger screen and larger battery.
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I dont think it is too long since i got quite a big hand. But what the lady told was also true, its kinda difficult to operate it with one hand and u wont be easily reaching the fingerprint scanner at the back as well. If it is me, ill take s8plus, but since this is for my other half, s8 wuld be just fine for her
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post Apr 27 2017, 10:27 PM

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Btw it seems like Samsung Malaysia have remove the galaxy s8 roadshow and trade in program link
Right now when try to access it show webpage not available rclxub.gif
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post Apr 27 2017, 10:34 PM

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QUOTE(Max2006 @ Apr 27 2017, 08:36 PM)
What about S8 plus? Would it feel weird and too long when you hold it in hand? I am intersted on the plus due to the larger screen and larger battery.
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Get the S8 Plus. It is just nice in the hand. In comparison with iPhone 7 Plus, it is narrower and just a tiny bit taller. Almost similar size to S7 Edge
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post Apr 27 2017, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(madhack7 @ Apr 27 2017, 07:20 PM)
Ya man, this is too much. How can Samsung Malaysia give a better deal than S8 pre-order customers! Defeat the whole purpose of a pre-order at the same time insulting us that we were so stupid to go for a lousier offer.

Somemore release 1 day after pre-order customers get their phones. Real BS!
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Luckily I didnt preorder it. Now I can get the 50% discount. rclxms.gif
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post Apr 27 2017, 10:50 PM

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QUOTE(Spectre.KL @ Apr 27 2017, 11:09 AM)
I have ordered mine from Shoppu. Was apprehensive earlier but then realized its an online startup from AEON and that was enough for me
for me, flat discount of 300 mattered more, since i wont have much use with the wireless charger or the puny powerbank.
Deal breaker was the screen warranty only within the first year
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Which shopper you Bought from?
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post Apr 27 2017, 10:57 PM

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QUOTE(Max2006 @ Apr 27 2017, 08:36 PM)
What about S8 plus? Would it feel weird and too long when you hold it in hand? I am intersted on the plus due to the larger screen and larger battery.
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Imagine smaller abit a9 pro? bruce.gif

S8 is the best to hold on hand. icon_rolleyes.gif

This post has been edited by alanee: Apr 27 2017, 10:57 PM
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post Apr 27 2017, 10:58 PM

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For 11street, will we get the phone one 4th may or they will only send out on 4th may?
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post Apr 27 2017, 11:05 PM

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QUOTE(DeepMemory @ Apr 27 2017, 10:58 PM)
For 11street, will we get the phone one 4th may or they will only send out on 4th may?
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They will send it out to poslaju by the 3rd.
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post Apr 27 2017, 11:11 PM

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QUOTE(xatu @ Apr 27 2017, 08:52 AM)
Samsung has no solution to red tint. Built in defect of amoled screen.
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Did you fail reading comprehension or just being a troll here?
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post Apr 27 2017, 11:12 PM

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QUOTE(mrg220t @ Apr 27 2017, 11:11 PM)
Did you fail reading comprehension or just being a troll here?
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Best to ignore
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post Apr 27 2017, 11:13 PM

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QUOTE(XeactorZ @ Apr 27 2017, 10:27 PM)
Btw it seems like Samsung Malaysia have remove the galaxy s8 roadshow and trade in program link
Right now when try to access it show webpage not available rclxub.gif
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Yea they removed, probably listened to our complain biggrin.gif
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post Apr 27 2017, 11:14 PM

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QUOTE(mrg220t @ Apr 27 2017, 11:11 PM)
Did you fail reading comprehension or just being a troll here?
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Obviously is dupe acct
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post Apr 27 2017, 11:17 PM

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QUOTE(Radec @ Apr 27 2017, 09:12 AM)
Best to ignore
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QUOTE(hirota @ Apr 27 2017, 09:14 AM)
Obviously is dupe acct
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Like the summary he put is literally the opposite of the quote he included.

Quote: Red tint will be fixed via settings and/or manual user settings.
His summary : Red tint cannot be fixed. It's a defect.

I really worry about our country's education system if this is the results of our schools.
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post Apr 27 2017, 11:32 PM

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Clear S8!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is8xVvXEnag
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post Apr 27 2017, 11:32 PM

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QUOTE(Radec @ Apr 27 2017, 11:05 PM)
They will send it out to poslaju by the 3rd.
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Confirmed eh? Excited shocking.gif

QUOTE(benson92 @ Apr 27 2017, 11:13 PM)
Yea they removed, probably listened to our complain biggrin.gif
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Let's wait and see how they respond laugh.gif

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