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 Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ Discussion Thread V8, Now with July,17 Firmware 1AQG5

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post Jul 7 2017, 10:58 AM

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Have you guys tried to bypass the face unlock using a picture of yourselves? I've tried multiple pictures to no avail. Even my twin cannot get pass the lock screen with his face. Strange, as I thought it would be less secure than what I'm currently experiencing. Rather impressive I must say.
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post Jul 8 2017, 09:42 AM

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QUOTE(JadenFongV @ Jul 8 2017, 09:24 AM)
I realised alot of apps running in background eating my RAM, with 1.2 free RAM available only, seriously?  sad.gif
Is that possible extend my SOt by disabling some RAM consuming apps in the background?
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Yes it is possible by disabling a process using PDP. This method ensures that the entire process is stopped and as the word describes, disabled. The package will not restart itself in the background because from the phone's perception, that disabled package no longer exists. This is different than clearing your ram through the settings app as this method often results in apps and processes simply restarting in the background.

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post Jul 8 2017, 10:18 AM

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QUOTE(JadenFongV @ Jul 8 2017, 09:59 AM)
Mind to suggest which process in the screenshot is safe to be disabled?
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In V7 of this thread someone listed on page 111 a good many packages that are safe to disable. However I would advise that you only disable things that you don't intend to use. Most of the package names are somewhat self explanatory
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post Jul 8 2017, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(David83 @ Jul 8 2017, 03:25 PM)
S7e is curved one side.
S8 is curved both sides.
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IINM S7e also applies curves to the rear glass panel but it doesn't curve symmetrically with the front panel like on the S8.
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post Jul 9 2017, 12:45 AM

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QUOTE(Pacman88 @ Jul 8 2017, 11:15 PM)
Just received my samsung evo plus 64gb class 10 memory card from lazada directly send from china. The packaging look like not original. Anybody know is this card fake or original?
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Sorry bro, but I think it's fake.. I could be wrong. There are ways to tell though. Can search Google for some comparisons between the genuine and fake evo pluses. If memory serves me well I think I remember reading that all original evo plus cards (new and old versions) come with an SD card adapter. Also, the packaging is clearly different from what the originals come in. Just my opinion
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post Jul 9 2017, 12:55 AM

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QUOTE(Pacman88 @ Jul 8 2017, 11:15 PM)
Just received my samsung evo plus 64gb class 10 memory card from lazada directly send from china. The packaging look like not original. Anybody know is this card fake or original?
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Also apparently another way to tell if it's an original Samsung SD card is if the borders all around the card are white or black. The genuine cards have white borders all around whereas the fakes usually have black borders or can sometimes have a mixture of black and white.
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post Jul 11 2017, 05:11 PM

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QUOTE(zorbyss. @ Jul 11 2017, 04:47 PM)
sad la then. I hate sticky screen, affect gaming performance.
I think I'll just buy the screen protection and go naked.
Then at last day of the warranty. smash the phone intentionally.
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Maybe the original Samsung SP can fit your needs? It doesn't have that rubbery feel, it's definitely clear without rainbow or matte effects, and it surprisingly managed to heal itself after I sustained a small scratch on its surface. Plus, it's actually very cheap, roughly RM40 or slightly higher for 2 pieces. Sure it's not flawless but it's been doing the job for me since the day I got my pre-ordered phone. And it does it well.
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post Jul 12 2017, 06:41 PM

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QUOTE(ace-user @ Jul 12 2017, 01:01 PM)
Wanna share my current setup of dbrand black dragon skin + hao 5d tempered glass. Minimal but still offer a bit of protection on the back and front biggrin.gif

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Glad to see my dbrand skin went to someone who put it to good use smile.gif haha nice bro.
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post Jul 12 2017, 10:52 PM

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QUOTE(haziqmck7 @ Jul 12 2017, 07:37 PM)
Haha. Got extra dbrand? Lazy to buy it on9. How many days usually it take for shipment
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Sorry bro I only had that one piece which I decided it wasn't quite my cup of tea. Last time my friend and I bought during the promo period in April to share the shipping cost, he received everything in almost a month later in mid May.
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post Jul 12 2017, 10:55 PM

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QUOTE(Frosty_Mintz @ Jul 12 2017, 10:43 PM)
Where do you bought the skin? And how much is it?
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Hello, I bought it from the official dbrand website with my friend. Got it when they were having some sale when the S8 was about to be launched in the west.
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post Jul 12 2017, 11:59 PM

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QUOTE(bearbearhong @ Jul 12 2017, 09:22 PM)
Recently notice my camera album has some pic turned out to be pic as below...anyone can help pls
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Hmm.. this looks rather peculiar. Have you been uploading your photos to Samsung cloud? There's an option in the gallery settings that deletes the local versions of the photos once they've been uploaded to the cloud. Sorry I'm just taking a shot at this I've no experience with this problem of yours to be honest.
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post Jul 13 2017, 09:43 PM

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QUOTE(chaukeng @ Jul 13 2017, 08:08 PM)
anyone have the solution to this problem? thanks in advance.[attachmentid=8963208]
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Are you perhaps using an application/widget as a soft button to lock your device?
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post Jul 13 2017, 11:06 PM

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QUOTE(chaukeng @ Jul 13 2017, 10:05 PM)
guys i think i reply in one shot. this is not a problem of me forgetting my password or restarting my phone. i believed this is caused by me activating double tap to sleep using the nova launcher. so i was just thinking anyone of you using this gesture feature may have encountered similar problem.

update: i have since uninstall nova launcher altogether and the problem has been solved. still, im missing the tap to sleep function and would be happy if anyone can come up with a solution. thanks.
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There are certain apps that allow still allow you to lock your screen from a tap on the app/widget. I personally use one called 'screen off via short timeout' by Dyna logix on the play store. These apps turn off the screen by simulating your phone's process of the screen timing out after being left untouched. Quite ingenious actually IMO. I think using nova launcher there is a built in option in the settings that locks the screen and still allows fingerprint unlock. I've seen people posting about that before. It's not as perfect as the original way, but it works.

Oh and btw, this issue isn't exclusive to Samsung devices. Most smartphones after a certain version of android 6.0 marshmallow have this issue. It had to do with a change in Google's security policy.
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post Jul 15 2017, 12:24 AM

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QUOTE(Harfan @ Jul 15 2017, 12:17 AM)
A little backstory...

I've been using a second-hand Galaxy S6 Edge since last August and somehow while working one day in November, my phone fell flat on the road and it was hit by a car. Luckily, I've put temper glass and casing, but still, my phone cracked like hell but functionality wise, its still good.

Fast forward to January, while on a solo travel to New Zealand, the USB port dies. I suspected it was short circuited due to rain. The consequences, I cannot charge my phone and connect my phone to PC/laptop at all. Stranded and out of options, I have to buy the wireless charger as a means to charge my phone. Luckily S6 got wireless charging capabilities.

However, the experience of using wireless charger on daily basis was not fun at all, guys. Firstly, the charging time is very long often around 3 hours to fully charge from about 10% mainly due to S6 cannot fast charge through wireless charger. Secondly, I cannot use my powerbank for the wireless charger. My phone will continuously charge and discharge often leads to dead battery within 30 minutes. I assume that powerbank does not have continuous current supply, perhaps? So, the only solution was to charge it on a wall plug which often caused problems when I am ravelling.

So it's been 6 months surviving on a broken S6 and wireless charging... until yesterday. Usually, I charged my phone on my bedside table near the window. However, the rain is very heavy yesterday and the water seeps into my room and totally destroyed my wireless charger. Once again, I have no means of charging my phone. So, this morning, I decided to head to the nearby mall and survey for some options.

As I walk up to my nearby mall, there is a big Samsung promo going on...and I grab myself an Orchid Grey Galaxy S8. Finally, a waterproof phone that can be charged normally...Yeah!

P/S: Sorry for my nonsense story. It's been a while since I bought a new phone. Will post my review/pictures soon.
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An entertaining read smile.gif. I too was using an S6 edge before upgrading to the S8+. Believe me when I say that you'll love it, it undoubtedly feels like an upgrade in every aspect.
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post Jul 15 2017, 10:28 AM

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QUOTE(k8zw3ll @ Jul 15 2017, 10:03 AM)
have you try contacting Samsung?
Shouldn't be this way, Samsung issued the voucher according to their limit and it was mentioned black and white the validity is until 31 July 2017.
There is no warning at all that the voucher will be cut off suddenly  dry.gif
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Actually, I remember reading in the T&C that the terms and conditions regarding the use of this voucher can be changed and this promo can be cancelled without prior notice.
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post Jul 16 2017, 09:41 PM

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QUOTE(Parasite85 @ Jul 16 2017, 09:14 PM)
Do you mean you able to reuse the same code over two transactions?

It is new to me  cry.gif  I should try to reapply the same code.
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Nope, to my knowledge this doesn't work.
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post Jul 18 2017, 01:10 PM

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QUOTE(SEP910 @ Jul 18 2017, 12:46 PM)
Bro
that 9v 1.67A is only QC 2.0 not 3.0
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This, +1. S8 in Malaysia uses an exynos chipset with 'adaptive fast charging'. It's the equivalent of Qualcomm's QC 2.0

No offense but it kinda gets on my nerves when people post wrong facts here which imo can mislead others. Sure they don't mean it but I think it'll be beneficial to all parties if they do a double check with a simple Google search before posting an answer.
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post Jul 22 2017, 12:27 AM

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Just applied a small film protector on the fingerprint sensor on my S8+. Looks and feels like nothing is there and does not seem to affect functionality. Provides me with ample peace of mind smile.gif
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post Jul 22 2017, 01:43 AM

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QUOTE(ace-user @ Jul 22 2017, 01:32 AM)
Bought from where bro?
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Lazada dude. It comes in a strip of of 6 pieces
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post Jul 22 2017, 10:37 AM

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QUOTE(Jay Chua CC @ Jul 22 2017, 09:20 AM)
How much per strip?
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It's RM 15.88 on lazada inclusive of shipping

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