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Samsung Pay app download

Just went to the Gear S2 Apps store and wtf, the Samsung Pay app is there to download for my Classic 3g model independently of the firmware upgrade that we've been waiting for. It requires a secondary download for the phone as well, but sadly when opening the phone app it says I'm not in the proper country or some mumbo jumbo like that. Chime in. What's going on here guys? You'll find the app under top free, then scrolling down. It won't show up if you use the search button.
Update: reading the fine print on the phone app, it states that it's only working on the bluetooth model. This is some serious neglect on the 3g model side of things. Come on Tmobile and Samsung. Where is our Major firmware update at least that includes all of the new perks? It's been over 2 months since that release already.

I called them and they said it's not available yet...it is strange that it's now showing up! I got my hopes up too soon!
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It's not there for me.
(Verizon S2 Sport 3G)

I, too, downloaded the Samsung Pay app for my Verizon Gear S2 3G smartwatch with the same error message stating wrong country or wrong smartwatch version. I confirmed that the 3G versions are not yet supported which is so frustrating. The latest update with the sleep tracker function amongst other updates has not even been released for the 3G version. Samsung needs to address this issue right away and really needs to improve their support for updates, software, etc. Getting old fast.

PK6 Gear Update

Did anyone get a new Gear S3 update this morning? According to Sammobile, Samsung released a new update this morning. I didn't get it on mine yet.

No update for me either (TMobile). My G S3 Frontier (SM-R765T) says my current version is: R765TUVU1APJ9

My AT&T SM-R765A says R765AUCU1APJ8. Does anyone know what the keyboard does when you click on the software version? on my watch a keyboard pops up. Not sure what you're supposed to do there?

I haven't gotten it on my WiFi only model, but saw that it had two tweaks - fixing a time zone in Russia, and "improved GPS performance".
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Gear-S3-gets-a-firmware-update-in-the-US_id88441

I haven't get the update too

Got my update on my WiFi Frontier - although it's PK7, not PK6...

Just manually checked for updates, PK7 is now being installed.

Can you notice any new features with pk7?

rob77 said:
Can you notice any new features with pk7?
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Must have been some last minute adjustment to the PK6 update, because it said the same thing - just fixing some Russian time zone and improving GPS. Nothing noticeable.

arl16 said:
Must have been some last minute adjustment to the PK6 update, because it said the same thing - just fixing some Russian time zone and improving GPS. Nothing noticeable.
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Thanks

Am I correct in assuming that carrier specific LTE versions (T Mobile in my case) will be delayed pending carrier approval etc...

matguard said:
Am I correct in assuming that carrier specific LTE versions (T Mobile in my case) will be delayed pending carrier approval etc...
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Yes, AT&T and T-Mobile will have separate updates. It was the same way with the Gear S2's, the builds are different for each carrier.

Sword Fish said:
Did anyone get a new Gear S3 update this morning? According to Sammobile, Samsung released a new update this morning. I didn't get it on mine yet.
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No update yet in Australia (Frontier Bluetooth/WiFi)

Did anyone install the new PK7 watch update on their Gear S3? Any issues with AOD? Like AOD not working or turning off despite the AOD setting being on?
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Software Update 05/09/17

Didn't see any posts about this here yet ... anyone finished downloading yet and can confirm if this is the color fix? It is taking forever to download for me.

Yeah, the color fix is in it. It does take forever to download and install - supposed to be like 400 to 500 MB.

Anyone know what else is in the update?

I've noticed the Bixby button now work when press without delay or pressing it a million time
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No More pink edges for me! Now I can truly enjoy the display of this phone.

Bixby button is super fast. It should have been like this during release

b0Ne83 said:
Anyone know what else is in the update?
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Here is the current update AT&T S8 Plus: Android 7.0 Nougat
The details
Release date: May 9, 2017
Android version: 7.0
Security patch level (SPL): April 1, 2017
Baseband version: G955USQU1AQDE
Kernel version: 4.4.16-11131491
Build number: NRD90M.G955USQU1AQDE
Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G955USQU1AQDE
OMC version: SAOMC_SM-G955U_OYN_ATT_0167
File size: 480MB
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The updates
What's changing: Update to color balance display settings, Force Close fix for Data Quality Assessment (DQA) error pop-up, 5G Access Point (AP) Wi-Fi compatibility fix, and Bixby button key short press timing change.

I still haven't got this update on my S8+ AT&T with cricket sim. I've did the initial setup with an AT&T sim and was able to get the first update when it released. Changed date ,WiFi, etc. Any ideas?

AndroiderM said:
I still haven't got this update on my S8+ AT&T with cricket sim. I've did the initial setup with an AT&T sim and was able to get the first update when it released. Changed date ,WiFi, etc. Any ideas?
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Updates working fine with cricket sim. Att only allows to check updates every 1-2 days. Just set time and date to manual and set for 2 days later then recheck update.
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johnwayne27 said:
Updates working fine with cricket sim. Att only allows to check updates every 1-2 days. Just set time and date to manual and set for 2 days later then recheck update.
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I've tried the manual date trick multiple times, WiFi on the 2 device management arrows will pop up on notification bar but comes back current software up to date.
My screen isn't pink but tomorrow is the last day of my 15day return period. Got AT&T over international for warranty and software updates. Considering ordering the international, just worried if it is defective I have no warranty in the US. Plus the locked bootloader keeps me from flashing new roms every week ?

What's up fellas.. My overall phone is ALOT snappier
...apps load faster.. Finger scanner is quicker... Iris is quicker... way better... Just my 2cents...

Will the international variant work on at&t's network? I always thought international variants never worked on USA networks whether it be Verizon, at&t, t-mobile, cricket, or what have you.

raze5115 said:
Will the international variant work on at&t's network? I always thought international variants never worked on USA networks whether it be Verizon, at&t, t-mobile, cricket, or what have you.
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International variants will work with GSM carriers as long as they have that carriers respected network band set, usually an international unlocked variant will have most network bands enabled for USA GSM carriers. I wouldn't try using them on Verizon or Sprint, since both of those carriers are CDMA and use a different type of network access - and it can be a pain in the ass if the phone is not in their system.

lyall29 said:
No More pink edges for me! Now I can truly enjoy the display of this phone.
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My edges are still slightly pink .

jordant2 said:
My edges are still slightly pink .
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I assume you adjusted the edge color settings already? I had to adjust mine in order to get rid of the pink edges.

lyall29 said:
I assume you adjusted the edge color settings already? I had to adjust mine in order to get rid of the pink edges.
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Right after I posted that, I realized that there was a separate edge adjuster that I didn't even notice. I'm so happy right now. It works! I already swapped a phone out due to this.

ad44891 said:
What's up fellas.. My overall phone is ALOT snappier
...apps load faster.. Finger scanner is quicker... Iris is quicker... way better... Just my 2cents...
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Ok now I don't think I am crazy now that somebody else said the same as me. My phone feels much better with this latest update.

Hey guys, fellow G955U owner here! I've been trying to force this update using the date change trick, but I'm 2 weeks into the future now with no luck does anyone happen to have the OTA file handy or know of any other possible way I can force it?
For whatever reason my devices are really slow to get updates and I always resort to a sideload...
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: Changed the date all the way to August; at that point it would auto revert to today. Put in my other AT&T SIM, moved it ahead to May 15, and now it's downloading. I guess if all else fails, try a different SIM!

Just for someone who can't update whatever he/she do, HERE is one more option

Gear S3 Verizon vs wifi?

Verizon offered me a $100 off code for the gear S3. So I'd be able to get it off contract for $300 before fees. I already have the gear S3 with only wifi. Should I consider it? I'm really curious as to whether anyone has tried using it as a standalone device and if it is really practical.

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Verizon offered me a $100 off code for the gear S3. So I'd be able to get it off contract for $300 before fees. I already have the gear S3 with only wifi. Should I consider it? I'm really curious as to whether anyone has tried using it as a standalone device and if it is really practical.
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It should work fine only thing you'll have to worry about is updates. I have the WiFi gear s3 classic so I only have to wait for samsung to release an update to the US while on carrier you probably have to wait for them to send out the update. Of there than that every thing else should work fine

zune70 said:
It should work fine only thing you'll have to worry about is updates. I have the WiFi gear s3 classic so I only have to wait for samsung to release an update to the US while on carrier you probably have to wait for them to send out the update. Of there than that every thing else should work fine
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Except S voice doesn't work like it should after it's last update which I think has been about two months ago.

droidrev71 said:
Except S voice doesn't work like it should after it's last update which I think has been about two months ago.
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S voice hasn't worked properly since launch for a lot of people so that's not a problem. I have problems with my Galaxy s5 too

zune70 said:
S voice hasn't worked properly since launch for a lot of people so that's not a problem. I have problems with my Galaxy s5 too
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I just bought the watch yesterday and S Voice was functioning just fine. Then I took a software update and it killed half the functionality. I can't reply to text messages with S voice unless I change my language to English UK. Then Everytime she talks to me she has an accent. There's a thread that many others have shared the same exact issue. I'm going to be returning mine. I love it except for S voice.

droidrev71 said:
I just bought the watch yesterday and S Voice was functioning just fine. Then I took a software update and it killed half the functionality. I can't reply to text messages with S voice unless I change my language to English UK. Then Everytime she talks to me she has an accent. There's a thread that many others have shared the same exact issue. I'm going to be returning mine. I love it except for S voice.
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Yeah in my opinion s voice was going to be crappy from before the watch got launched. S voice in general is crap. It needs to updated to Bixby in the future hopefully that will help if not then a different voice system

any input is appreciated as am a total noob with samsung

after getting used to the easy and rich diverse custom roms, rooting, kernels and the whatnot in nexus devices, coming to samsung seems a "little" different. getting used to the existence of knox that could limit what you do with a phone in terms of using it "openly"
i have the s8+ with this info:
AP: G955FXXU1AQF7
CP: G955FXXU1AQF7
CSC: G955F0XM1AQF7
MODEL: SM-G9555F/ds
REGION: UAE
when i first got the phone wifi was fine. then i got the first update (may), and wifi started going crazy over the two routers i had at home. reading one but not the other, etc. i went to samsung today, and they told me no problem with the phone but could rather be something with the router. the wifi never dropped once connected with good signal, but now out of the blue, it disconnects, and takes a bit to connect back (any help with that?)
secondly, i know the carrier here offers volte, and i see an app in phone "wifi calling"
the tech at samsung said they trigger automatically, but i don't think they really do(right?) and something has to be changed in the phone to set them on/off.correct? any help on that and how to do it would be highly appreciated.
that's it for now and i hope i can get all the input to be able to get the best understanding of all this.
thanks

RockyAJ said:
AP: G955FXXU1AQF7
CP: G955FXXU1AQF7
CSC: G955F0XM1AQF7
MODEL: SM-G9555F/ds
REGION: UAE
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Latest for UAE, No Issues there. All Looks Good!
RockyAJ said:
when i first got the phone wifi was fine. then i got the first update (may), and wifi started going crazy over the two routers i had at home. reading one but not the other, etc. i went to samsung today, and they told me no problem with the phone but could rather be something with the router. the wifi never dropped once connected with good signal, but now out of the blue, it disconnects, and takes a bit to connect back (any help with that?)
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Have you tried resetting both the devices?
First try with a Factory Reset on the Device, Then Factory Reset the Router and Check. Isolate where the issue is. I've seen these kinda behavior caused by Routers, and also Vice versa on Phones as well. Also, You could borrow a S8 from a friend and give it a try, If the other S8 too behaves the same way, Time to invest in a Linksys.
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secondly, i know the carrier here offers volte, and i see an app in phone "wifi calling"
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Which Carrier, and If you do not mind, Can I see a Screenshot of that App?
Yes they do offer VoLTE, However I have never seen it get activated in any of my phones.
RockyAJ said:
the tech at samsung said they trigger automatically, but i don't think they really do(right?) and something has to be changed in the phone to set them on/off.correct? any help on that and how to do it would be highly appreciated.
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They do trigger automatically, However I haven't seen such an app on my Phone. I use DU btw.
RockyAJ said:
that's it for now and i hope i can get all the input to be able to get the best understanding of all this.
thanks
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More than happy to help... If I did that is.

JazonX said:
Latest for UAE, No Issues there. All Looks Good!
Have you tried resetting both the devices?
First try with a Factory Reset on the Device, Then Factory Reset the Router and Check. Isolate where the issue is. I've seen these kinda behavior caused by Routers, and also Vice versa on Phones as well. Also, You could borrow a S8 from a friend and give it a try, If the other S8 too behaves the same way, Time to invest in a Linksys.
secondly, i know the carrier here offers volte, and i see an app in phone "wifi calling"
Which Carrier, and If you do not mind, Can I see a Screenshot of that App?
Yes they do offer VoLTE, However I have never seen it get activated in any of my phones.
Which Carrier, and If you do not mind, Can I see a Screenshot of that App?
Yes they do offer VoLTE, However I have never seen it get activated in any of my phones.
the tech at samsung said they trigger automatically, but i don't think they really do(right?) and something has to be changed in the phone to set them on/off.correct? any help on that and how to do it would be highly appreciated.
They do trigger automatically, However I haven't seen such an app on my Phone. I use DU btw.
More than happy to help... If I did that is.
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http://m.khaleejtimes.com/business/...to-the-uaes-first-volte-service-from-etisalat
I am on etisalat. The article is a year old hence am asking if it's available. I did a factory reset on the mobile.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/wifi-g955fd-t3621904

RockyAJ said:
http://m.khaleejtimes.com/business/...to-the-uaes-first-volte-service-from-etisalat
I am on etisalat. The article is a year old hence am asking if it's available. I did a factory reset on the mobile.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/wifi-g955fd-t3621904
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Ok, Nope.. actually if VoLTE works, It would show an indicator next to the signal on Status bar.
Wifi-Calling app - That's preloaded in all S8.

JazonX said:
Ok, Nope.. actually if VoLTE works, It would show an indicator next to the signal on Status bar.
Wifi-Calling app - That's preloaded in all S8.
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Ya i know about volte. That's why am asking what to do to get it working. And if the wifi calling app is there, there must be a way to use it, no?

Volte may be in another CSC fw which your UAE does not include. In the UK BTU does not include it but EE's own EVR does. I use EE but need to download and install EVR if I want to take advantage of that.

bonerp said:
Volte may be in another CSC fw which your UAE does not include. In the UK BTU does not include it but EE's own EVR does. I use EE but need to download and install EVR if I want to take advantage of that.
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Excuse me for the following amateur question, but what is ee and evr?
And if i flash another csc, does it void my warranty? Does it trip Knox? Will there be any changes in my phone and the updates i get, etc?

EE is my carrier (UK) and EVR is their CSC which enables VOLTE. Not all do enable VOLTE.
Flashing a samsung CSC won't invalidate your warranty or knox. Have a look on SAMMOBILE to see what is available but you'll need to find a CSC that has VOLTE enabled and one that is OK with your UAE device.

bonerp said:
EE is my carrier (UK) and EVR is their CSC which enables VOLTE. Not all do enable VOLTE.
Flashing a samsung CSC won't invalidate your warranty or knox. Have a look on SAMMOBILE to see what is available but you'll need to find a CSC that has VOLTE enabled and one that is OK with your UAE device.
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Ok i checked sammobile and found many csc for the g955fd.for uae there were two (xsg and lys) mine currently is xsg and the latest lys on sammobile is from may. what happens if i flash a csc from another country?

Anyone?