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This post has been edited by sam60: Feb 19 2018, 01:59 PM

Congrats on new version!

cheking-in!

congratulations for new version

Double post

This post has been edited by llk: Feb 19 2018, 08:26 AM


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Good morning!

Reporting in!

Thicccccc

Hello guys,
Just wanna ask..
Do you guys use the phone for lifelong or u will change the phone??

At least 3 years for me. Unless there are better phones out there worth changing.

This post has been edited by Savor_Savvy: Feb 19 2018, 10:12 AM

More or less same with other duallayer case eg spigen tough armor. But i like this type of cases, i only use duallayer cases for all my phones, feel more secured when holding in hand

Any photographers here? Is note 8 comparable to any beginner DSLRs?

Too thick. When it's too huge it won't feel comfortable to hold like holding brick.

I am looking for something like rhinoshield for iPhone that covers sides and back but currently only have bumper.

Finally new thread..

Late check in 🙏

no...way too far..if terms of quality and spec is way way to far....i have d5 mark 4 and sony a7....most of the time i go for landscape photo...if u want to put side by side on screen, looks close yet so far...but if u print out or edit in pc then pixel blows in note 8 compared with dslr. Even compared to a Nikon or Canon crop sensor, the phone's sensor is like 1/12th the size. It can only pick up so much light, despite it's large aperture. The aperture is a fraction, so you can't even compare F1.8 between one camera to another.

With the right lighting though, you can make a Polaroid photo look awesome. There's a lot of challenges for that kind of stuff

This post has been edited by sam60: Feb 19 2018, 11:26 AM

Wow, yours are high tech gadgets. How about this Nikon d3400?

Using this version so far so good.

Congratz for V6

d3400 is entry model for nikon..but with with 24mp really impressive ...but i noticed it has 5 fps...compared to note 8 well note 8 on manual mode has 800 ISO...but higher ISO means more noise, so u need more stability like tripod.

2 years minimum. That's usually when OEM stop providing security updates.

i plan to stick with my s8+ and note 8 for another 3 years before considering for an upgrade.

Everybody has their own preference, maybe you got small hand so u feel uncomfortable but to me it is perfectly nice to hold bcos i got big hand. And also i can smash the phone on table without worry the back glass will cracked.

Do have the RhinoShield Bumper too but now I'm satisfy with Spigen Galaxy Note 8 Case Liquid Air so far.. not thick & still functional.. of course thanks to Sakurazz

Congrats on V6

This post has been edited by WaNaWe900: Feb 19 2018, 02:16 PM

Note 8 is a slim phone so if you feel it's too bulky maybe can consider mi max 2 it's big and heavy suitable for your big hands.

I had the the liquid crystal clear before. I change to the Samsung protective military gred case then to the Samsung a case then ended at rhinoshield.

Sorry i never feel note 8 is bulky, u are the one mentioned after applied the duallayer case the phone become too thick. As i said i like solid case, i like heavy phone and i like its bulky feel with duallayer case.

Congratulations on V6. Reporting in 👍

Rhinoshield bumper case? Too bad Rhinoshield didn't come up with MOD case for note 8. Only iphone series...

Hi everyone, any ideas our note 8 can have control the phone like iphone X gesture mode? Seems like a lot of manufacturers are following this gesture style to navigate the phone operation, such as Xiao Mi and Huawei. Wondering is there any ways our note 8 can do so... It will be much more easier. Now I'm hiding the nav bar. But everytime when need to swipe up, will accidentally active the keyboard.

Great, thx

use until there's no Custom ROM that can offered the usual smoothness.
but i'm curious whats the S9/N9 camera performance will offer

I'll never compare both phone and mirrorless/dslr as both cater different category. Phone camera is good to do casual / quick / everyday snap. I'll still prefer to take picture with my camera due to the versatility it offer.

This post has been edited by sai86: Feb 19 2018, 05:29 PM

Parking.....

Normally change phone after 2 years la

but this note 8 maybe after 3 years

with dual cam and 6gb ram i think it will last to 2020

by then it worth to buy phone with 3 cam and 8gb ram

or switch back to ios

I change every 1 to 2 years depending on the features offered by the new phone. None of my phone lasted me more than 2 yrs.

Does it make your phone hot and does it drain battery? I haven't installed it with this phone but I've tried with my S6E, it got quite hot and battery drained quite fast. But it's an almost 3 years old device. Lol. I like what it produced though.

with phone , u will be able to shoot more scene and more picture , sometime it's about the moment and timing , lightning and composition , a good picture dont need to be sharp , but a good picture will tell story , holding DSLR is heavy and quite easy to tired for long travel , end up u get less photo


if u are really a guys who like 1:1 zoom to compare sharpness then sorry note8 stil far from DSLR , but if u plan to upload ur photo to only social media like facebook , instagram , then it's more more more than enough , combo with snapseed and its my GO TO TRAVEL Phone camera , my fujifilm 35mm f1.4 and xm1 is sleeping in my dry box , very lazy to take out SD card , transfer to pc , open lightroom and touch up End up i will be like my friend who go travel , after come back 1-2 month only upload the picture outdated

I just take a few pictures and not test thoroughly yet. Compared with another app/apk with HTC U11+ seems better in U11+ as it can choose Pixel 2 XL as model and Pixel 2017 Zsl HDR+ as config.

Guys anyone having this issue. My bixby reach lvl12 but I didn't get the points in my Samsung pay.

Guys anyone having this issue. My bixby reach lvl12 but I didn't get the points in my Samsung pay.

Hmm didn't notice bcoz i only use to take portrait in a very good light up place.other than that i use the stock cam app.

Thanks. The link you gave is V4 and I went to the forum and there's already V7. Tried with S6 and works fine. Maybe I'll install to this phone later. But creating new folder for every portrait mode picture is kind of annoying. My gallery is so messy. Lol.

Yeah i got it from xda actually... didn't check for latest version since use once a while only..

should be better since SD845 is quite optimized for camera performance

but not sure about our version with the exynos 9810? might be better but samsung have to pull its capabilities down (same as our note 8 with SD835) in order not to make E8895 feel like the better phone lol


as i read somewhere, E8895 can definitely perform much better if samsung unleash their chip to its full potential

Indeed. If you need to own a note which having the fully unleashed power exynos chipset, you will need to wait for note 10. According to the latest tech news, Samsung will be ditching Snapdragon chip on 2019. By then, all Samsung phones will come with exynos soc only.

This post has been edited by Max2006: Feb 20 2018, 02:24 PM

good timing lah

2 year mark for new phone!

note 8 (2017)

skip note 9 (2018)

buy note 10 (2019)

Got a link for that thread?

Here you GO

are you running custom rom?

previously on note 2 - yeah. until now also on custom rom for that phone.
my current lgv20 serve me well at stock, but if its slow down, i won't hesitate to go for custom rom.

I go to s7 thread instead cause that thread was created by the guy who port the camera.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/...t-mode-t3736859

if compare from various aspects, the answer is no
but it is depend on your purpose and up to what level is the quality that you want

Ah i see... thanks for the link!!

in your long post

you forgot 1 thing

FINGERPRINT RESIDUE!!!

the most common problem for mobile phone cams!

sometimes we just happen to be at the right moment, but the fingerprint residue made us disappointed with a once in a life time shot moment.



thats why i always just slightly clean it whenever im outside, just in case i really need to use it for that one moment.

Did u mean finger print residue on our camera??



Anyway guys , https://www.lazada.com.my/original-huawei-u....1b972f4fMRJVVc

is this convertor can be use on Aukey fast charging cable and able to give fast charging?

This post has been edited by chongkiatz: Feb 20 2018, 10:28 PM

Yes haha

today just got my note 8, time to dig into the rabbit hole

iris scanner 50/50 hit/miss huhu

so far i didn't have this problem , because i won't let my hand to touch my camera lens , maybe i used to taking good care of my DSRL and Fujifilm in previous , so any dust or dirt i will be wipe it off directly , actually can say it's rarely will have finger print on my camera lens BUT my wife iphone7+ always full of fingerprint residue at the camera lens

did u wear spec?

i use face reg and it's really fun to play with , trigger power button , ready ur hand to open ur apps and the screen is unlocked , i love it more more more than the finger print seriously

yes, and mine is with blue ray filter, so things go 50/50

but mostly i dont need it, as i have smart lock linked to my s3 frontier

This post has been edited by noobandroid: Feb 20 2018, 10:42 PM

I see

I put in my pocket

Seems like i will always end up touching the lens

So I always have to wipe it haha

eddmecha

im back on stock 411 DPI now instead of 500 DPI

maybe getting older.

not used to seeing things way too small compared to 2-3 years ago

my note 5 was on stock DPI the whole time for the past 2 years

so maybe i got used to its stock 411 DPI

Owh, iris seen not suit for wear spec person, that the reason i give up iris scan , summore it not as fast as face unlock

Did u use any protection to your lens?

care to explain on how smart lock work with s3 frontier?
I can't remember whether i've seen the setting before

Guys, my area doesn't have Samsung Service center. So if I deliver my Note 8 to the state that have Samsung Service center... how long would it take for me to get back my phone?

If I spend some time to go to the state that have Samsung Service center.. Can they fix or replace the thing that I want for my Note 8?

once you pair them, it will prompt you whether you want it to be on your smart lock. i think options inside security lock screen there

based on previous user experience that i read from FB group, Samsung Service Centre will fix your phone on the spot. it can be settle in one day or less, depending on the problems.

Haha,well i m.still at 500DPI i like the extra space for icons at home screen.but yeah i have to admit its way too small to see maybe like you said we r getting old...haha i will try to stay at this dpi as long as i can LOLs if cannot tahan might switch back to default 411DPI

Well I just want to change the phone's body because the color of the body chipped. Mine was from the 1st batch.

for phone body replacement, it will take more time i believe. my friend got same issue like you. SC estimate repair in 2 weeks. if you are lucky, they might be do a replacement set 1 to 1 (this is rarely happened)

I see. So you think I should clear my phone before I sending it to SC?

No need to clear up your phone. just do full backup to ur samsung cloud account and google account, for peace of mind.

This post has been edited by killer_mistake: Feb 21 2018, 11:27 AM

anyone got terrific way to train up bixby xp? i feel it move so slowly

or smart switch save to external sd

Got. Tempered glass

Haha so far 411 feels familiar again for me

But if 500 works for you.. should stay

Haha will do... thanks anyway...

i use 420

i switch to 420..works well with the screen size..not to small...just nice to read

Hi. After using for a month. Battery life is like 9 - 12 hours before I need to charge. Is this normal for all note 8? Want to check to see if mine was faulty.

Like if chatting on WhatsApp and some light browsing can see the percentage drop quite fast.

Any help is appreciated


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Thank you for the suggestion.

But damn I am still in dilemma whether I should send it to SC thru delivery or go to the SC on my own (which is far).

i see

means just slightly smaller for u guys?

Mine can't even last 8 hours. Max I can get about 5 hours but I use really alot and before we can know your average battery life you need to verify the following

Auto brightness or manual brightness ( usually how many %)
Single SIM or dual SIM
WiFi or mobile data (% percentage for both)
Performance mode at (optimized, game, entertainment, high performance)

Background running apps ( do you clear running apps or restart your phone)

Smart lock on/off

Apps and email syncing schedule

Bluetooth on/off

Coverage signal at location

Mobile hotspot on/off

Apps push notifications

All this factor must be accounted for

This post has been edited by Theoutspokenguy: Feb 21 2018, 01:46 PM

There is a security update being push out now

New update...nothing new, just security update. Hopefully the next one is Oreo.




This post has been edited by confuzan: Feb 21 2018, 02:06 PM

yeah, i is sad. Was hoping for Oreo but saw only 700M size

SC thru delivery? how does it work?

Below is my current battery status, after did some tweak in BK Disabler Pro Apps for samsung.

Quite happy to see battery drain slowly compared before using this BK apps.

- Bluetooth on for Gear S3
- 100% Mobile Data 24/7 usage
- App push notification: Whatsapp, telegram, Outlook, Gmail
- Last charge: 12.30 am last night





This post has been edited by killer_mistake: Feb 21 2018, 03:24 PM

eh you can change the phone body at samsung sc if the paint chipped? is it covered under samsung warranty too?

want to get N8 but curious why some shop sell 3299 / 3499 / 3999 ?? any different ?