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Phones Samsung Galaxy S8
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Can you text using wifi from the message app it comes with without downloading a app?
Also can you camera call (FaceTime) from the phone app it comes with?
Also can you camera call (FaceTime) from the phone app it comes with?
epicrayban
macrumors 604
I believe it should be able to. Can't say for sure.
Can't bixby be disabled anyway? Just can't remap the button.
Is Allo working for anyone? It keeps immediately crashing on me. I'm thinking maybe that's why only Duo was pre-installed but not Allo.
mi7chy
Suspended
Unlike S-Voice the disable button for Bixby in app manager is grayed out. I'm guessing Package Disable app would do the job but would prefer someone with actual device to confirm.
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I would be careful about disabling Bixby using Package Disabler Pro. Could have dependancies that could break some system apps.
Michael Goff
Suspended
I'm thinking about trying to use all Samsung apps, but I'm kind of worried they're not going to update them as much as Google will.
Anyone sticking it out with th Samsung browser and the Samsung email client and so forth?
Anyone sticking it out with th Samsung browser and the Samsung email client and so forth?
jamezr
macrumors P6
I am using the stock launcher...email...music apps. But chrome is my fav for internet
Same here on all counts. I'm using Samm's Gallery but still have Photos backing everything up.
Phone is driving me crazy. Why oh why did they have to whiff so hard on the FP scanner?
mjschabow
macrumors 603
The biggest problem I had when playing with it is that it's hard to find because there's hardly an indentation. Should be interesting to see if you get used to it. I'm going to use the iris scanner so I'm not concerned but I don't use Samsung pay
Just used the S8+ with the Gear VR that I got sent with the Note 7. Can't really say if I noticed a different since it's around 4 months or so since I used VR.
[doublepost=1492736513][/doublepost]Update from T-mobile, I didn't install yet.
[doublepost=1492736513][/doublepost]Update from T-mobile, I didn't install yet.
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jamezr
macrumors P6
I could get used to it if it worked better than it does. I don't have a problem finding it on the back, the scanner just straight up sucks. I have maybe 50% success rate with it.
I'm probably going to ditch Sammy pay and just use Android pay as a result. With AP you just have to unlock the phone before you get to the register.
mjschabow
macrumors 603
scrumpyjack
macrumors member
Again, these little things that Samsung is learning to do better and more right. Little by little.
-Single SKU for better updates (hopefully).
-Unlocked model shortly after launch (sooner than Apple's unlock availability).
And now this:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...o-external-carrier-branding-even-verizon-att/
The Galaxy S8 will have no external carrier branding, even on Verizon and AT&T
A far cry from the Samsung of yesteryear that let Verizon do this:
How on earth were they allowed to do that? And why would they want to, are they trying to lose customers?
Another thing you could do is buy a Gear S3. But that's a $300 fix.
F smart watches. Tried with Apple Watch, it was just another screen to deal with.
a question about Nova Launcher where I cant find a proper answer for;
I have the stock icons now and my own grid size. Once I download and enable Nova Prime, I directly get other ugly icons (with different sizes of shapes of the icons) and my grid size changes.
Is there any way I can get the stock icons + grid size back I made prior enabling Nova Launcher? Or should I start from scratch once I enable Nova Launcher?
thanks!
I have the stock icons now and my own grid size. Once I download and enable Nova Prime, I directly get other ugly icons (with different sizes of shapes of the icons) and my grid size changes.
Is there any way I can get the stock icons + grid size back I made prior enabling Nova Launcher? Or should I start from scratch once I enable Nova Launcher?
thanks!
Disable home button on AOD to avoid burn in. GREAT TIP!!!!
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The AKG earbuds sound pretty good. Has a nice clarity. Fits in my ear just right and is light.
The Samsung Music app is nice too, it glows colors around the edges according to the album art.
The Samsung Music app is nice too, it glows colors around the edges according to the album art.
mi7chy
Suspended
TIPS
Verizon Activation
Call the number listed in the error message and go through the activation process make sure both of your phones (old/new) are off when you do this then power on the new one after waiting about 5-10 min.
Force apps to utilize the whole screen until they are updated
Go to Settings -> Display -> Full screen apps and select app name.
Verizon Activation
Call the number listed in the error message and go through the activation process make sure both of your phones (old/new) are off when you do this then power on the new one after waiting about 5-10 min.
Force apps to utilize the whole screen until they are updated
Go to Settings -> Display -> Full screen apps and select app name.
spinedoc77
macrumors G4
Ours arrived today while we were visiting DC with out of town relatives. We did a signature release that Fed Ex actually accepted. Of course it meant our packages sat out on the front porch in some rain all day, but nothing really got wet, so all is well. I have not really had much chance to do more than put it in the case to admire it with the relatives, who are the only Samsung enthusiasts in the family. They liked it but would prefer flat, not edges.
I am very happy with the S8 + form factor. I'm disappointed to read that the scanner sounds a lot like the crappy unusable one on my S7 and S7 Edge. I'll probably stick with using a pin. Or try a pattern.
I am going to wash the grit and humidity of D.C. off and then play with my new phone a little bit. I'm too tired after walking six miles in heat and humidity to do much with it. Ttyl.
I am very happy with the S8 + form factor. I'm disappointed to read that the scanner sounds a lot like the crappy unusable one on my S7 and S7 Edge. I'll probably stick with using a pin. Or try a pattern.
I am going to wash the grit and humidity of D.C. off and then play with my new phone a little bit. I'm too tired after walking six miles in heat and humidity to do much with it. Ttyl.