Get Galaxy S7 now OR Wait for the Galaxy S8 - Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers

Hi guys,
I was wondering, should I buy the Galaxy S7 now or should I wait until March for the Galaxy S8 ?
* Pros about changing now :
- To me the S7 is the best 2016 android phone.
- I have an old Galaxy Alpha, still pretty decent but suffers a bit due to the age (laggy sometimes). He is still running the Kitkat official ROM since Lollipop was garbage on him.
- I got this mobile for 2 years now. I'm getting sick of it.
* Pros about waiting until the release of the S8:
- The recent rumours about the Galaxy S8 are amazing (specs, innovations).
- The S8 will be a monster, if I get the S7 now and 4 months later the S8 "destroys" him in everything, I will be disapointed
1- Should I wait quietly until the release of the Galaxy S8 or buy a Galaxy S7 today ?
2- How much can I sell the Galaxy S7 when the Galaxy S8 will be out ?
One solution could be : to get the S7 now, then selling it in order to buy the S8.. But I don't want to loose much money by doing this....
In my country I can get a S7 for 500-550€ now, I hope i could sell 400€ in March, so I can purchase the S8.
Have a nice day, and thanks for answering !
PS : Sorry for my english boyz !

Would you pay 400€ for a Galaxy S7, which is older than five months, when there is a Galaxy S8?

Gleetch said:
Would you pay 400€ for a Galaxy S7, which is older than five months, when there is a Galaxy S8?
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Me no, but not everybody is geeky like me, always looking for the last tech, I know a bunch of people wich would buy an S7 at 400€ rather than S8 at ~800€ .

You're in the same situation that i'm in, but dude just wait - The Galaxy S8 not that too far away from us, we started to get a huge amount of rumors + That phone going to be a beast! .. so if you want to feel a _new phone_ *wait*.

Kinan Badre said:
You're in the same situation that i'm in, but dude just wait - The Galaxy S8 not that too far away from us, we started to get a huge amount of rumors + That phone going to be a beast! .. so if you want to feel a _new phone_ *wait*.
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For sure, I will get the S8 when it will be out I guess, but today I just found a deal instore : A brand new Galaxy S7 for 364€. I think I could sell it later at this price.
(Deal : 699€ - 200€ (give an old phone) - 70€ from samsung refund offer - 65€ from the store)
I still let the post open, keep voting guys, might be helpful for others !

S8 might be delayed while they investigate the N7 battery problems, they wouldn't want it happening again

i would prefer to go with S7.
S8 may be a monster, but how much power i may need in real life?
more over S7 is a proven device (no battery fire!!)with good bargain deal.

*Detection* said:
S8 might be delayed while they investigate the N7 battery problems, they wouldn't want it happening again
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Maybe but I really don't think they would miss the Mobile World Congress (27 Feb - 2 March) to present their new phone (as usual). To me, in the worst scenario, the S8 will be avaible for us by the end of March.
At the best, around mid March.

SpyDia said:
Maybe but I really don't think they would miss the Mobile World Congress (27 Feb - 2 March) to present their new phone (as usual). To me, in the worst scenario, the S8 will be avaible for us by the end of March.
At the best, around mid March.
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Possible, but hoping it will happen doesn't necessarily make it true, if what I've been reading is true, Samsung still don't know the cause of the battery problems, so they're not gonna manufacture millions more devices that might have the same fault
Unless they get to the bottom of it soon, and are 110% sure it's fixed, expect delays

I have had the S7 since it came out.
And it still looks new, but i don't care. I'll get in Samsung S8 and their new Desktop Computer Artpc Pulse, just because Samsung is the company i like

Shuuin said:
I have had the S7 since it came out.
And it still looks new, but i don't care. I'll get in Samsung S8 and their new Desktop Computer Artpc Pulse, just because Samsung is the company i like
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Hehe we found a fan there !
Don't worry mate, I will purchase a Galaxy. The main question was about waiting or not. S7 now or S8 later ? Like selling the S7 to get S8 without loosing / wasting too much money (by being impatient xD)

Well it all comes down to how much you are willing to pay for it. The s7 is cheap now and the s8 is still months away because it will come out in march 2017 and they you will pay a premium price. So if i was you i would go for the s7 then get the s8 around this time next year when its came down in price.
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SpyDia said:
For sure, I will get the S8 when it will be out I guess, but today I just found a deal instore : A brand new Galaxy S7 for 364€. I think I could sell it later at this price.
(Deal : 699€ - 200€ (give an old phone) - 70€ from samsung refund offer - 65€ from the store)
I still let the post open, keep voting guys, might be helpful for others !
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Go for it dude! The s7 is a awesome phone and the s8 isn't out for atleast 6 months.

SpyDia said:
Hehe we found a fan there !
Don't worry mate, I will purchase a Galaxy. The main question was about waiting or not. S7 now or S8 later ? Like selling the S7 to get S8 without loosing / wasting too much money (by being impatient xD)
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i would wait, i am a tech guy too and look a lot on the specs. Their new 10 CPU will be a beast !
Wait and save up, then you have more cash for phone accessories.

Thanks for your answer guys !
The poll is tied ! 4 votes to buy now - 4 votes to wait xD

Had to tie the poll up again at 5 to 5, because I agree that you should get the S7 now. I got my S7 about a month after launch and it has been incredibly solid, plus it had already dropped $100 from the launch price in that month. I love bleeding edge tech as well and I love to tinker, but with the amount we rely on our phones I personally like to grab something new that has already been proven reliable with an established development community. The S7 fit that bill perfectly within a month of release. After the Note fiasco and the ever increasing push for more locked down devices, the S8 is a big unknown right now as for the direction Samsung will go with it. With the success of the S7, I would guess that the resale value once the S8 is out will be relatively solid in comparison to the last couple phones in the S series. Just my two cents on the matter, but when it comes to our gadget obsessions, we're all different. Best of luck deciding!

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Maybe but I really don't think they would miss the Mobile World Congress (27 Feb - 2 March) to present their new phone (as usual). To me, in the worst scenario, the S8 will be avaible for us by the end of March.
At the best, around mid March.
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Possible, but hoping it will happen doesn't necessarily make it true, if what I've been reading is true, Samsung still don't know the cause of the battery problems, so they're not gonna manufacture millions more devices that might have the same fault
Unless they get to the bottom of it soon, and are 110% sure it's fixed, expect delays
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Samsung Still Does Not Know Cause of Note 7 Fires, Development of S8 Delayed
http://www.xda-developers.com/samsu...se-of-note-7-fires-development-of-s8-delayed/

I had similar choice to make.
I bought a second hand S7 and will probably get new S8 when out.
Wasn't any great deals for new S7 and the Pixel looks to be bad value so that's why I went a second hand S7.
I already have an S6 so had less incentive to upgrade than you do with a Galaxy Ace.
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Personally i'd wait it's not too far away

I have the same situation and will wait S8

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[Q] Who wants this amazing device?

Who wants this amazing device?
Any news on availability?
Will this phone have a screen protector? how should it applied to a curved screen? and most importantly will it get an AOSP Rom? of course a proper which uses the curved screen?
I'm teetering back and forth on what to get. I'll need to see some reviews before I can make an informed decision. With that being said I'm leaning towards the Note 4 at the moment.
I want it badly !!
Worst information, that Edge will be available only in several markets. I've read on sammobile about Singapour, Korea, US, Spain and Australia.
It will be available in the US an all major carriers.
And I'm probably going to get it as long as developer support is there. Even if it's not as prevalent as established devices.
I'm a cutting edge kind of guy and this is definitely my style.
I've been waiting for this device every since the first picture was released but after finding out VR only works with the Note 4, Edge isn't for me anymore.
busab said:
I'm teetering back and forth on what to get. I'll need to see some reviews before I can make an informed decision. With that being said I'm leaning towards the Note 4 at the moment.
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Me too. I am sure there will be some good pre-launch deals but I would like to get my hands on one first to see if it's suitable, if not definitely the Note 4... but when?!!
I'm still on my Note II and I don't see any good reason to go for the Note 4, but I'd definitely consider the edge simply for it's uniqueness.
But ONLY if it gets rooted and ROM'd.
Speaking of which, someone please tell me the makers of DN3 are working on porting the Note 4's Touchwiz back to Note II! :fingers-crossed:
lrcquest said:
Who wants this amazing device?
Any news on availability?
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I want it and already preorder it on www.clove.co.uk .
The wait begins!
tossero said:
I want it and already preorder it on www.clove.co.uk .
The wait begins!
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I think I want the edge too. If nothing else if development is not there, in 6 months I'll just get something else or just live with stock . It just seems too "cutting edge" to pass up. Note 4 is great but a little something different in form would be nice for a change.
I am really leaning towards the Edge, it just looks so cool (yes I'm shallow) and 64gb memory doesn't hurt. I'm going to wait until I can play with both phones, though. I'm not in a big hurry, my Note 2 is still going strong. Rather take some time to make my choice.
I want one badly but I'm afraid Samsung won't release a Dev. Edition Edge for us Verizon guys.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to choose between a Dev. Edition Note 4 or a locked Note Edge :crying:
I want one to but it's being said around other sites that it going to cost us almost a $1000.00. What are your thoughts.
Potentially Unique and Useful Device
I too have a Note II and it is great device. I'll probably get an Edge on Sprint contract if the price is not ridiculous. If it is, I'll probably seriously consider the IPhone 6 Phablet. The Edge has the opportunity to be a truly unique device with the help of XDA Developers.
I definitely will buy one, it s soooo sexy!!
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I'm definitely buying one BUT I won't get one of the first shipment of orders, I'll wait until the xda development is established because I already know that the AT&T version will have a locked bootloader.
Note Edge
lrcquest said:
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Any news on availability?
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I love the new technology. I to wonder how much support there will be for the device The fact that the powerful specs of the Note 4 are under the hood are even a more compelling reason to grab this device.
I think the Note Edge will be great, but theoretically it should slightly underperform compared with the Note 4 because a single processor will be powering 2 screens.
I will most likely buy this device... (I am a hardcore **** Galaxy Note Fan... but... but...
I will buy the Galaxy Note 4 first for sure (first day it hits the store, without doubt... same as I did with Note 2 & Note 3... got Note 1 after about 2 months it was released)... (T-Mo Version) because it will most likely have root, unlocked bootloader and all the things we all love... and... then when the Edge comes... I will wait a week or 2... as soon as I see that it can be rooted and some dev support... I will end up buying this one too... have them both coexist for a month more or less and see how things go with each device... (development support, roms, etc...) and after a month maybe 2... will finally decide who is the lucky winner... (the looser... I will sell on ebay)
that's my story...
after seeing a video review of the Note Edge, i'm not so sure about it anymore for one main reason - one handed use. because of the screen on the right side, apparently its very difficult to use with your right hand without accidentally activating and/or pressing something on that screen. I'm a heavy one-handed/right-handed user on all my phones and this is a big deal.
I guess I'll have to get used to using both hands (of course its required when it comes to using the stylus)

Worthy S7 alternative in 2017

I really really like the S7 and would like to buy it since it seems to be the best 5" (kinda) phone around, even if it's 1 year old. I wanted to check with you if you think there are any valid alternatives that you consider worthy to be considered instead of the S7?
Price is somehow irrelevant since the S7 is probably the most espensive 5" there is, but in terms of specs and experiences.
S8 I guess.
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S8 I guess.
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From what I read it will be well above 5".
charliebigpot said:
I really really like the S7 and would like to buy it since it seems to be the best 5" (kinda) phone around, even if it's 1 year old. I wanted to check with you if you think there are any valid alternatives that you consider worthy to be considered instead of the S7?
Price is somehow irrelevant since the S7 is probably the most espensive 5" there is, but in terms of specs and experiences.
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Hi
Do not know what future will bring but i am really happy with my S7 for me best one since S3
charliebigpot said:
From what I read it will be well above 5".
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Yes around 5.8" to be exact but the exterior dimensions will be similar to the s7.
peachpuff said:
Yes around 5.8" to be exact but the exterior dimensions will be similar to the s7.
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That's interesting, at this point I wonder if I should wait for the S8 to come out or just buy the s7 now.. All these choices!
Just wait till its unveiled march 29th, if you still don't like it then the s7 will go on "sale" in your local classifieds the day the s8 is released.

Will Verizon Note 5 ever get Nougat update?

Just wondering as I see Android O is on the horizon already.
TomNJ3256 said:
Just wondering as I see Android O is on the horizon already.
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Strange thing...
Last year i saw same question about Marshmallow
"Will Verizon Note 5 ever get Marshmallow update?" - Android N is on the horizon already
oksagi said:
Strange thing...
Last year i saw same question about Marshmallow
"Will Verizon Note 5 ever get Marshmallow update?" - Android N is on the horizon already
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Well then, if history is any guide, we will get it eventually lol
oksagi said:
Strange thing...
Last year i saw same question about Marshmallow
"Will Verizon Note 5 ever get Marshmallow update?" - Android N is on the horizon already
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I say we have a bet and see who gets closest wins. No money, only a gentleman/woman's bet and the winner gets the satisfaction that they were correct.
I will say this Friday, 3.31.2017 it will start to roll out to us.
Yes, the Note 5 is definitely getting the Android 7 update. It has already started rolling out in some parts of the world. See:
https://www.sammobile.com/2017/03/23/galaxy-note-5-nougat-update-is-now-out-in-these-countries/
Back in Mid-February, the Note 5 with android 7 received WiFi Certification for ATT, Sprint, and Verizon. See:
https://www.sammobile.com/2017/02/1...-receives-wi-fi-certification-running-nougat/
On the other hand, the update started rolling out on the S6 which is essentially the same internals as the Note 5 about three weeks ago and still has not hit the US. But its definitely coming. My prediction: About 4 more weeks. But I think we will have a pretty good idea when the update for the S6 hits. Its initial release was about two weeks prior to the initial Note 5 release. So when we see an update for the S6, the Note 5 should be about two weeks from then.
EDIT: More evidence. This is for the SM-920C while ours is the SM-920V but it does show that the update is rolling out: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N920C/
I think it will be in the middle or end of April ( 04.10.2017)
I speculate June of 2017.. Lol, that's if they ever stop messing with it..
And yes, I also have been looking and hitting update since seeing the WiFi certification.. But who knows with them.. And then, hopefully, they won't mess with it, or strip out key features, since they do enjoy doing that also..
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My bet is on June as well, based on the global release of Nougat for the S7, vs the Verizon Release.
I'm eager to see what Nougat will bring to the note 5. Unless the note 8 impresses me later this summer, I'll be sticking with the note 5.
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I'm eager to see what Nougat will bring to the note 5. Unless the note 8 impresses me later this summer, I'll be sticking with the note 5.
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I don't think the S8 is impressive unfortunately.. It's only got a 3,000mah battery and if you want 3,500mah you have the S8 Plus.. it's only got 4GB ram which I don't think is enough especially for future updates and apps.. I definitely don't like the fingerprint scanner being on the back!! I'm pretty sure I'll be sticking with my S7 and Note 5..
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I don't think the S8 is impressive unfortunately.. It's only got a 3,000mah battery and if you want 3,500mah you have the S8 Plus.. it's only got 4GB ram which I don't think is enough especially for future updates and apps.. I definitely don't like the fingerprint scanner being on the back!! I'm pretty sure I'll be sticking with my S7 and Note 5..
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What do you think about Note 7 that coming back ?
oksagi said:
What do you think about Note 7 that coming back ?
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Nope, never coming back! Samsung won't want anything to do with the "7"!! It'll probably jinx the 8 if they decided to call it 7 again. Lol
I for one am NOT eager to put another update on this phone. I saw this with my Note 2, my Thunderbolt and my Droid X. Which each OS update, came major slow downs to the overall system. Planned obsolescence that people are eager to do to themselves. No freaking thank you. The new update won't do anything positive for me, we're not in the 2.2 days of Android anymore. They can keep their crappy downgrades that make the phone sluggish and bogged down.
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I for one am NOT eager to put another update on this phone. I saw this with my Note 2, my Thunderbolt and my Droid X. Which each OS update, came major slow downs to the overall system. Planned obsolescence that people are eager to do to themselves. No freaking thank you. The new update won't do anything positive for me, we're not in the 2.2 days of Android anymore. They can keep their crappy downgrades that make the phone sluggish and bogged down.
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You mean they send crappy firmware "downgrades" out right about when they put a new phone out because they purposely cause your phone to get all sluggish and slow thereby trying to make you think it's a good idea to buy their new phone? That's why I don't bother with their updates and the other thing is if it ain't broke..... You get it lol..
I love the Nougat update on my S7 Edge. I keep powering on my Note5 in hope of having a software update. My battery life went from about 1.5 hrs of screentime on my S7 to 4. I bet I could get more then that if I wasn't outside so much.
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I love the Nougat update on my S7 Edge. I keep powering on my Note5 in hope of having a software update. My battery life went from about 1.5 hrs of screentime on my S7 to 4. I bet I could get more then that if I wasn't outside so much.
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Try this https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/software-updates/ for update status. It stays current.
I was actually hoping I was wrong on the 31st suggestion..
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The S7 / Edge wasn't that great of a phone (at least, it was no better than a Note 5)..... I don't get what people love about it. The screen was too small for what I wanted, and the curvature of the Edge just felt awkward to hold. The only benefit was a MicroSD slot for additional storage. When I had to turn in my Note 7 I was almost offended by the offers to go with an S7 (which has the same hardware as the Note 5 so it's really dated for such a major f up) instead of future credit towards a new flagship. Now the Note 5 gets security updates that screw with both the proximity sensor and screen rotation, and it feels like no one cares that is broken a couple times a week until you reboot. I hope the Nougat update fixes it, but by that time I might have an S8 so it will be a moot point except for resale opportunity.
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The S7 / Edge wasn't that great of a phone (at least, it was no better than a Note 5)..... I don't get what people love about it. The screen was too small for what I wanted, and the curvature of the Edge just felt awkward to hold. The only benefit was a MicroSD slot for additional storage. When I had to turn in my Note 7 I was almost offended by the offers to go with an S7 (which has the same hardware as the Note 5 so it's really dated for such a major f up) instead of future credit towards a new flagship. Now the Note 5 gets security updates that screw with both the proximity sensor and screen rotation, and it feels like no one cares that is broken a couple times a week until you reboot. I hope the Nougat update fixes it, but by that time I might have an S8 so it will be a moot point except for resale opportunity.
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I couldn't agree more about the 7. I never understood that desire for them to do that..
.I haven't faced the rotation issue on my unit, but like you, I cried when I had to turn in my 7..it was an awesome phone . I really am hoping the update brings some of that feel back with the 5.. I'm really must waiting up in arms for the update.. Because it's needed on this device..
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I was considering a Note 7 when I bought my Note 5, now I wish I never bought any of them.

Is it just me?

Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
Hope you all enjoy a great Easter. :good:
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Ryland Johnson said:
Am I the only one feeling this way?
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Yes...
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Yes...
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lolol, good answer. :highfive:
Ryland
Maybe don't upgrade as often and when you do you'll see a huge upgrade. Coming from the Moto x pure I'm happy to finally have usb-c, fingerprint reader, better IPS rating, better camera, ability to pair to 2 bluetooth devices ect... If you already have the S7 this phone isn't really that much of an improvement. Usually ever 2 years is a good measure if you can wait that long. I went from S3 to S5... From S5 to s6 didn't seem like that much of an improvement so I jumped to Moto x pure before the S7 came out.
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I'm not as excited as I was with my superb note 7. But still looking forward to receiving it later this week.
Currently using mate 9 pd.
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Maybe don't upgrade as often and when you do you'll see a huge upgrade. Coming from the Moto x pure I'm happy to finally have usb-c, fingerprint reader, better IPS rating, better camera, ability to pair to 2 bluetooth devices ect... If you already have the S7 this phone isn't really that much of an improvement. Usually ever 2 years is a good measure if you can wait that long. I went from S3 to S5... From S5 to s6 didn't seem like that much of an improvement so I jumped to Moto x pure before the S7 came out.
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Wisdom.
What do you suggest for those of us who are complete techno geeks and have to have the latest hand set?
I am a hopeless case. I strongly agree with what you write though. :good:
Ryland
bonerp said:
I'm not as excited as I was with my superb note 7. But still looking forward to receiving it later this week.
Currently using mate 9 pd.
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The Note 7 was a revolutionary mobile, never owned one like it and it has spoiled me for buying other mobiles. I do hope the Note 8 is as accomplished.
Ryland
Ryland Johnson said:
Wisdom.
What do you suggest for those of us who are complete techno geeks and have to have the latest hand set?
I am a hopeless case. I strongly agree with what you write though. :good:
Ryland
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If you have the means then do it.
I am personally more excited for this device than i have been for a long time. When they stole my Note 7 from me, i was angry and hurt and as a way to lash out, i went Apple! Just like so many mistakes made as a youth, it turns out i wasnt hurting anyone but myself. Sadly, there wasnt really another phone out there to go for since i had went from the s7 to the Note 7. Now, im anxious to get back.
Ryland Johnson said:
Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
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Ryland
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I would still have my note 4 now if it did not break and Samsung would not fix it but replaced it with a s7. The screen size it everything for me as I watch everything on it. Sold the new s7 cannot wait for my s8+ 5.1inch way to Small for a top end phone these days
This "review" put a bit of a dampener on things, but being a Note 4 user for the past few years I am probably due an upgrade. Pre-ordered S8+, probably will mean I won't be getting any Note 8 as I have always honored my 2 year contracts since my first S2 "smart phone"
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*this review
Coming from the S6 I'm very excited about it, going to get it in a week or less The overall specs updates for me are a reason to upgrade in themselves, the display, and other features that attract S7 owners adding to it.
But honestly speaking, I do feel a bit backstabbed by Samsung. The phone here in Finland cost more here than anywhere else in the world, and I got NO bonuses of any sort with it, while people in other countries are getting free 256gb SD cards and VR headsets. The bonuses aren't anything that I would particularly use, but it feels kind of rude from Samsung that some areas are left out on bonuses completely, while having a higher price than anywhere else.
But nevertheless, I haven't lost a single bit of the hype I had at launch (and for months before it, based on leaks), and I have all reasons to believe that it's going to be an amazing phone. Going to be a long week to wait
Coming from the Nexus 6P, I'm pretty pumped. Last Samsung phone I had was the note 4, note 2 before that and s2. I think I'm more excited for not being able to root again and seeing if I could take it with the s8 plus lol. But overall I'm curious to see how Samsung has progressed over the years.
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I'm upgrading from a Note 4 which I got on release day back in 2014. I had a Note 7 on order but it was recalled before I received it.
Really looking forward to the S8+. This is the longest I've ever gone without upgrading my handset.
Ryland Johnson said:
Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
Hope you all enjoy a great Easter. :good:
Ryland
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I really don't usually get hyped for a phone, but after making the huge mistake of buying a V20 i'm super excited to get a phone that works that way I like.
RandyKaoss said:
I'm upgrading from a Note 4 which I got on release day back in 2014. I had a Note 7 on order but it was recalled before I received it.
Really looking forward to the S8+. This is the longest I've ever gone without upgrading my handset.
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Same scenario. I didn't even know that the Note 7 was due for release, had searched if Nougat was available for Note 4 as some apps were updating for Android N. Search had showed me that Note 7 was being pre-ordered with Gear VR. I pre-ordered, but was told the VR promotion wasn't available.
Waiting for the Note 7 to arrive which never did because…
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Same scenario. I didn't even know that the Note 7 was due for release, had searched if Nougat was available for Note 4 as some apps were updating for Android N. Search had showed me that Note 7 was being pre-ordered with Gear VR. I pre-ordered, but was told the VR promotion wasn't available.
Waiting for the Note 7 to arrive which never did because…
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Im more curious at this point than excited, curious to see if I will like the aspect ratio or not.
If I like it then I will swap for a exynos device which will hopefully be BL unlocked and have root, twrp etc.
Hard to get excited about a model (snapdragon) that will see never see any of that more than likely.
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Ryland Johnson said:
Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
Hope you all enjoy a great Easter. :good:
Ryland
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This is why i still have my Note7 thru Sprint
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Since I have being using iPhones for 6 years, Im soooo HYPE for S8+!
My s8 plus and my wifes s8 will be here tomorrow. I have rooted since the Q... so while i have played with the s8 and think its a great phone i ha e concerns i will return it for lack of root. I have the note 5 right now because of root. I will keep my note 5 just in case i cant handle not having root. Not overly excited though because of lack of root
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Petition: Give Android 11 for S9+!

Samsung said that all flagships after and including the S10 will get 3 years of Android OS updates. It's a bit unfair for us Note9 and S9 users so I created a petition to Samsung asking them to reconsider adding the S9, S9+ and Note9 to the 3 year major updates support program as well. Here's the link: https://www.change.org/p/samsung-give-android-11-oneui-3-0-to-galaxy-note9-s9-phones
The more people that sign it the better chance we have of Samsung acknowledging it!
koragg97 said:
Samsung said that all flagships after and including the S10 will get 3 years of Android OS updates. It's a bit unfair for us Note9 and S9 users so I created a petition to Samsung asking them to reconsider adding the S9, S9+ and Note9 to the 3 year major updates support program as well. Here's the link: https://www.change.org/p/samsung-give-android-11-oneui-3-0-to-galaxy-note9-s9-phones
The more people that sign it the better chance we have of Samsung acknowledging it!
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And are you going to present that petition directly to Samsung?
Plus it only says 100 people as goal... you'll need thousands of signs to make Samsung even consider the idea.
Also in the description it says 4GB RAM. S9's has 6GB of RAM
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sentinelvdx said:
And are you going to present that petition directly to Samsung?
Plus it only says 100 people as goal... you'll need thousands of signs to make Samsung even consider the idea.
Also in the description it says 4GB RAM. S9's has 6GB of RAM
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It's my first time doing any petition so I thought the goal would update once the 100 are reached (if at all)
And according to GSMArena the regular S9 has 4GB RAM: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9-8966.php
I wrote that as that's the minimum RAM of a version from the series.
Edit: So it does auto-update? https://help.change.org/s/article/Changing-your-signature-goal?language=en_US
Can't find a change signatures number option in the Edit menu of the petition nor a place where I set a number when creating a new one.
koragg97 said:
It's my first time doing any petition so I thought the goal would update once the 100 are reached (if at all)
And according to GSMArena the regular S9 has 4GB RAM: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9-8966.php
I wrote that as that's the minimum RAM of a version from the series.
PS: So it does auto-update? https://help.change.org/s/article/Changing-your-signature-goal?language=en_US
Can't find a change signatures number option in the Edit menu of the petition.
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I have no idea, I've never created one.
But my main question is, how are you going to get Samsung's attention to show them how much people have signed it?
You have any important contact inside Samsung with any power on company's decisions?
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sentinelvdx said:
I have no idea, I've never created one.
But my main question is, how are you going to get Samsung's attention to show them how much people have signed it?
You have any important contact inside Samsung with any power on company's decisions?
Using S.G.S9+ Duos w/ Tapatalk
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No I just tagged them on change.org
Can post on Samsung Members too but that's about it.
I saw this and thought why not create one for OneUI 3.0 as well.
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No I just tagged them on change.org
Can post on Samsung Members too but that's about it.
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Ahhh... then forget they'll care about... sorry to bring you down.
For things to happen you need someone who really matters inside the company and a way to reach him directly with thousands of signs
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sentinelvdx said:
Ahhh... then forget they'll care about... sorry to bring you down.
For things to happen you need someone who really matters inside the company and a way to reach him directly with thousands of signs
Using S.G.S9+ Duos w/ Tapatalk
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I know it's a stretch. Just made the petition as another xda user requested one + it was fun exploring how it works. I'm happy with 2.5 too, all I want is wireless DeX.
The Galaxy Note 10 Lite has the same Exynos processor.
It's just a matter of waiting for Android 11 to be released on the Note 10 and there will be a port of it
Not reading wrong thread
Let's try...
koragg97 said:
Samsung said that all flagships after and including the S10 will get 3 years of Android OS updates. It's a bit unfair for us Note9 and S9 users so I created a petition to Samsung asking them to reconsider adding the S9, S9+ and Note9 to the 3 year major updates support program as well. Here's the link: https://www.change.org/p/samsung-give-android-11-oneui-3-0-to-galaxy-note9-s9-phones
The more people that sign it the better chance we have of Samsung acknowledging it!
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i dont think samsung will hear us user's of s9+ since most of other people moved ono and buy new samsung's flahship phone either the s10 s20 and just release s21 line up, or maybe some who opted to use iphone instead. sad to see as thisi is going now where, i have signed the petition as well but all i see is only 2.5k signed.. i dont think thats going to be enough to move samsung's, though to be honest back then i was only using the galaxy note N7000, completely rooted nad apply so many mods, it was fun back then, hence i upgrade to the note 3 N9005, that was when i stopped for a brief to not rooting and modding , just few year back i purchased my s9+ back when the price is still overly priced. this s9+ was good only on my region we couldnt get the snapdragon chipset yet stuck with this poorly ecynos chipsets.. well still runs way better then the n7000 & n9005 i guess
andydidacus said:
i dont think samsung will hear us user's of s9+ since most of other people moved ono and buy new samsung's flahship phone either the s10 s20 and just release s21 line up, or maybe some who opted to use iphone instead. sad to see as thisi is going now where, i have signed the petition as well but all i see is only 2.5k signed.. i dont think thats going to be enough to move samsung's, though to be honest back then i was only using the galaxy note N7000, completely rooted nad apply so many mods, it was fun back then, hence i upgrade to the note 3 N9005, that was when i stopped for a brief to not rooting and modding , just few year back i purchased my s9+ back when the price is still overly priced. this s9+ was good only on my region we couldnt get the snapdragon chipset yet stuck with this poorly ecynos chipsets.. well still runs way better then the n7000 & n9005 i guess
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I think a lot of people are moving to the Iphone. Because at least all their phones get updated no matter how old they are.. My wife and daughters use to have Android, but long since moved the Apple Iphone instead.

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