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Hi Guys,
looks like Samsung rolling out a new update for red display fix just had an update on my s8 looks like it's fixed the issue.
all good in the hood

xxmcvapourxx said:
Hi Guys,
looks like Samsung rolling out a new update for red display fix just had an update on my s8 looks like it's fixed the issue.
all good in the hood
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Interesting... didn't think they would roll this out this soon.
What build do you have?

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Android 4.4.3 coming to Galaxy S4 and more devices

Rumors suggests that Google may release Android 4.4.3 KitKat update for several devices like Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One M8, Moto G and others in April.
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What is exacted to be fixed with this update
Random restarts
camera issues
DSP errors
security issues
Bluetooth issues
Android 4.4.3 is already rolling out to Nexus 5 users on Sprint.
jakson0100 said:
Rumors suggests that Google may release Android 4.4.3 KitKat update for several devices like Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One M8, Moto G and others in April.
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What is exacted to be fixed with this update
Random restarts
camera issues
DSP errors
security issues
Bluetooth issues
Android 4.4.3 is already rolling out to Nexus 5 users on Sprint.
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Pretty much a given that we will get it, but it will have to go through Samsung first (and a carrier/network provider if your device is a variant). Although it could drop anytime, it doesn't appear to actually be rolling out just yet for the Nexus 5, if you check the forum there is a thread full of anxious users waiting. Overall as much as updates are always good, the majority of changes seem to be fixes for the Nexus 5, so don't expect a big change.
gsmyth said:
so don't expect a big change.
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Yes May be there will not be a big change but every good change has value either big or small.
jakson0100 said:
Yes May be there will not be a big change but every good change has value either big or small.
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Of course, I will still be looking out for it and updating when I can.
Just hoping that Samsung includes a fix for the GPS issue with Glonass satellites that seems to affect users in the UK.
Maybe we get Samsung knox 2.0
wishm said:
Maybe we get Samsung knox 2.0
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Well, that would be a blessing, wouldn't it
If experience had taught us anything, it is that Samsung will take it's sweet time before releasing a 4.4.3 update, and it will still be buggy like S***
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Galaxy S4 users will have browser updates in March 2016.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
This is version 3, and version 4 will be uploaded in March, 2016 for the Galaxy S4, 5 and 6 and Note3, 4 and 5 families with Android 5.0 and above. Support for other Galaxy devices will be added gradually.
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Look like we are going to get another major update, maybe the last one.
legendt said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
Look like we are going to get another major update, maybe the last one.
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it will be rolled out through play store so i dont think we are going to get any major update
A browser update isn't a major update

Galaxy S8 PORT?

I was wondering because Galaxy S8 is now officialy released any developers working on bringing us the S8 port maybe?
I know it's been a few hours only since the official S8 event but im just curious
Anyone else would like to see this come to our S6?
I loved every single thing about S8 UI :fingers-crossed:
The new UI, new Animations, Lock Screen/Home Screen effects, i liked Navigation keys as well, New Weather Widget etc...
It's been officially announced, not released, AFAIK.
timeshiftt said:
It's been officially announced, not released, AFAIK.
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I doubt it'll happen - the lack of hardware keys for a start is a fundamental difference you'd have to overcome at kernel level.
I still believe that it can be made! And i hope it is... And about the buttons, RR has an option to enable or disable the on screen buttons so why not add that? And please make it for the G920T, if a dev interested in this is readin this
ROFL.
S8 system dump - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx3iwsfdtth8ZHlGMWNZOVlxV2c/view
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge using XDA Labs

[Discuss] Android 8.0 Oreo

As you might have noticed, Android 8.0 codename Oreo has been officially released today.
Let's discuss all news, speculations, development, and opinions on Android Oreo, especially for our Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices.
not much to discuss - S8 still on Android 7.0 when even Nokia is on 7.1
Id say - expect it on Galaxy S9 - next year in March
If im wrong - i ll buy you a beer
The S8 does literally everything that's highlighted as a new feature in Oreo
joe3681 said:
The S8 does literally everything that's highlighted as a new feature in Oreo
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I just wish the MMS bug was fixed. 7.0 has the issue, 7.1 doesn't and it's super annoying.
I think that there is a lot to discuss, mostly about design , UI
As every new major os update samsung ui is completely different. Remember Kitkat then lollipop on galaxy s6 , then marshmallow on galaxy s7 and nougat on s6 7 8 is one of the biggest changes. So did you expect or want (or not) ui changes both in system interface and icons , or getting closer to aosp look? I personally love the s8 ui and icons but I think I could be nice to have in apps instead of pure white , a white that is just a little little bit tinted with app accent color, I mean in the dialer app for example, instead of white background, a white that is a little bit tinted with a very light and pastel green . I could bring a little bit of color and uniqueness to all of the apps
tim2london said:
not much to discuss - S8 still on Android 7.0 when even Nokia is on 7.1
Id say - expect it on Galaxy S9 - next year in March
If im wrong - i ll buy you a beer
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Android O has already been confirmed for the s8/s8+.
The reason Samsung hasn't updated to 7.1 is because it's not really needed since the s8/s8+ already does everything 7.1 has to offer.
It's speculated that Android O will be released for the s8/s8+ in January.
joe3681 said:
The S8 does literally everything that's highlighted as a new feature in Oreo
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There are tons of changes under the hood and bugfixes to Android you know?
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Wondering if Touchwiz will be updated on the S8 when it gets Oreo. Or would it just be what we have now (8.1) with Oreo underneath. I got the S8 purely for the hardware, never been a fan of touchwiz.
What Android O features is Samsung going to replace or just not implement? That's an interesting question.
Was rocking an iPhone 7 for a while, but when ios11 got announced and offered literally nothing of value I said "F this" and came back to Android.
I miss the Play Edition phones.
Tachi91 said:
Wondering if Touchwiz will be updated on the S8 when it gets Oreo. Or would it just be what we have now (8.1) with Oreo underneath. I got the S8 purely for the hardware, never been a fan of touchwiz.
What Android O features is Samsung going to replace or just not implement? That's an interesting question.
Was rocking an iPhone 7 for a while, but when ios11 got announced and offered literally nothing of value I said "F this" and came back to Android.
I miss the Play Edition phones.
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on android 8 on galaxy s8, Samsung experience is expected to jump from actual 8.1 to 8.5
Haha Android Oreo. Samsung won't release anything for maybe 9 months. Your better off wishing for a bootloader unlock then installing a custom rom which modi likely won't happen for maybe 6 months.
Android O has copied / borrowed a lot from the Samsung Experience UI. It's notable in terms of functionality and also in certain UI-design, such as the revamped settings menu. It looks nearly identical to the one on the S8.
Except for a few under-the-hood optimizations Android O has NOTHING to offer to an Galaxy S6 or newer Samsung device. We already have ALL features of the Android O feature list. There is no need to getting Android O in my opinion. It's nice that those new features are borrowed from Samsung and integrated into vanilla Android but that's all there is to it. I don't need Android Oreo but I do appreciate the security updates. Keep in mind that Nougat on the S8 has a lot more features and built-in features than Vanilla Nougat! Oreo simply narrows the gap between Vanilla and the current flagship leader, Samsung in terms of usable functionality that is genuine handy with day-to-day usage.
joe3681 said:
The S8 does literally everything that's highlighted as a new feature in Oreo
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Can you hold press on a app icon and launch shortcuts-commands? eg: send new message in Whatsapp, or compose new email in
Does it have the notification actionable bubble?
if the answer is NO i guess literally everything is a bit incorect
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joe3681 said:
The S8 does literally everything that's highlighted as a new feature in Oreo
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ipwnin3D said:
Android O has already been confirmed for the s8/s8+.
The reason Samsung hasn't updated to 7.1 is because it's not really needed since the s8/s8+ already does everything 7.1 has to offer.
It's speculated that Android O will be released for the s8/s8+ in January.
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already does everything 7.1 has to offer?
Press long on an app icon for in-app shortcuts - commands>
does it do that - bcz its one thing to press long an whatsapp icon and get things like uninstall, move app etc - and another thing to get send message to John, etc commands
If I am not mistaken note 8 is at 7.1 and it's a same hardware like s8 cpu wise so I think that we will get 7.1 very fast
tuk1maar said:
Android O has copied / borrowed a lot from the Samsung Experience UI. It's notable in terms of functionality and also in certain UI-design, such as the revamped settings menu. It looks nearly identical to the one on the S8.
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Yea I wouldn't go that far.
Everyone wants to have Android O on their S8. If all we get from this day forward is nothing but security updates. You'll be in the very small minority and everyone else would cause a scene and either abandon their 8 or beg Samsung for it.
Samsung has been doing a good job at keeping the S8 updated so far. Hopefully they do a good timely update to Oreo. Having treble should make updates easier for them to push out.
tim2london said:
Can you hold press on a app icon and launch shortcuts-commands?
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I may be wrong but doesn't Nova Launcher allow this?
tim2london said:
Can you hold press on a app icon and launch shortcuts-commands? eg: send new message in Whatsapp, or compose new email in
Does it have the notification actionable bubble?
if the answer is NO i guess literally everything is a bit incorect
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already does everything 7.1 has to offer?
Press long on an app icon for in-app shortcuts - commands>
does it do that - bcz its one thing to press long an whatsapp icon and get things like uninstall, move app etc - and another thing to get send message to John, etc commands
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Yep, mine sure can. That's been a Nova launcher feature forever.
wildermjs8 said:
Yep, mine sure can. That's been a Nova launcher feature forever.
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Nova Launcher is not Android 7.1 is it?
not everyone use it as its an AdOn
Sure you can get apps/installers to make it look like Android 8 - but is not android 8 is it
tim2london said:
Nova Launcher is not Android 7.1 is it?
not everyone use it as its an AdOn
Sure you can get apps/installers to make it look like Android 8 - but is not android 8 is it
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Thats what android is, mate. This is not iphone, u can, and assume you customize your phone via apps
wildermjs8 said:
Yep, mine sure can. That's been a Nova launcher feature forever.
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emprize said:
Thats what android is, mate. This is not iphone, u can, and assume you customize your phone via apps
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Yes i get that - but its still android 7.0
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Coming from the s6, i saw the exact same train of thought i see here, so im going to say its always going to be a samsung "thing". When i had my s6 and it was on MM, people were in such an uproar about nougat and even when they got it they still were. I was happy with MM, people moreso say oh what about the security updates, i was an a 7 month old rom and never had any issues and only moved to nougat roms when the one i was one stopped updating.
Now i have the s8+, had it 3 weeks now and im not even thinking about the Oreo update right now, im happy with what i have, and when Oreo does come out for the phone i'll see how people find it 1st rather than jump in head first and then regret it.
I know Samsungs update policy so im not going to get in a huff about the update, people not so aware may not share my feelings.

One UI pie

I know its almost brand new and there hasn't been enough time to really do anything with it AND its in beta for s9/s9+ right now, but will one ui pie ever end up getting ported to s7/s7 edge?
Maybe when the note 7FE will get it...which is probably going to be end of 2019 ??
cippi21 said:
Maybe when the note 7FE will get it...which is probably going to be end of 2019 ??
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Wait the N7 FE is getting one ui pie?
_1And0nlyDonkey_ said:
Wait the N7 FE is getting one ui pie?
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Someone posted a thread with a link to an article saying that it will get it should be around here somewhere

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