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    Text message issues after update to 7.0 Nougat

    My problem is similar to what I had with my Galaxy S6 Edge running Android 6.0. Now the same problem is happening with my new Galaxy S8+ running Android 7.0. The problem is this: When I travel internationally, I use local SIM cards. My calling is 2 way locally, and I do not want clients to have...
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    Verizon Galaxy S8 Switching languages with S8+

    I upgraded from a Galaxy S6 Edge to the S8+. I had multiple languages installed on the S6 Edge which I accessed by "sliding" the space bar. I set up 3 additional languages in Settings>Languages and Input>Language on the S8+ as I had done on the S6 Edge. When I went to use Simplified Chinese...
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    Verizon Galaxy S8 Galaxies shipping unlocked?

    My S6 Edge was unlocked from Verizon. I have used the following SIM cards with it: original Verizon SIM card, 3 Ireland, O2 Deutschland, China Unicom 2 different SIM cards. All worked and there was no issue getting the phone to accept any of these cards. Note, data was easy on all but O2 DE...
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    Verizon Galaxy S8 Galaxies shipping unlocked?

    My S6 Edge was unlocked from Verizon. I have used the following SIM cards with it: original Verizon SIM card, 3 Ireland, O2 Deutschland, China Unicom 2 different SIM cards. All worked and there was no issue getting the phone to accept any of these cards. Note, data was easy on all but O2 DE...
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    What are you using to unlock your s8?

    It was dark in my bedroom last night and the iris scanner worked. It took a couple of seconds, but it worked.
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    What are you using to unlock your s8?

    Verizon S8+ I am using the iris scanner. It is very fast under normal light - not in direct sunlight. I do not even see the camera rectangle. I used it last night in the bedroom with the lights out and it worked. It took a a couple of seconds, but it worked. The iris scanner worked before and...
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    Bixby button not working

    Bixby was working before the update, but after the update, pushing the Bixby button does nothing. Verizon S8+
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    Where was your Galaxy S8 or S8+ made? China, Korea or Vietnam?

    Gray. Verizon S8+, made in Vietnam.
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    Verizon update

    I installed the update yesterday (4-21) and Bixby does not work when I push the Bixby button. It did work before the update. Verizon S8+
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    Hi, my galaxy s6 edge plus doesnt remember any wifi password

    If this does not solve the problem, go to "Settings" "Wi-Fi" "More" and "Manage networks". Once you are there, click on each network that you do not need and then click forget. This will provide space for more WiFi systems.
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    Why should my battery draining so darn fast?

    I do not know if this you have tried the following: I have turned off notifications as my default setting. I only allow notifications for messaging apps that I use. In addition, I turn off all apps after I have used them. Before putting the S6 Edge in my pocket, I push the power button to lock...
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    Samsung S6 edge won't charge in car

    Some lighter socket to USB chargers are not up to the task of charging an S6 Edge that is running WAZE. I have several lighter socket chargers that work very well, whereas others are not capable of keeping the S6 Edge at a certain charge level, let alone charging it to 100%. I always use the new...
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    Android 6.0.1 issues thread

    After updating to 6.01, I have been having the following problems: 1. When receiving a call, I answer it and hear nothing, then it begins ringing again. I answer it again and the same thing happens. On the third try, it is typically connected. This never happened before. 2. Bluetooth...
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    How do I do Speech to Text (Voice Recognition)

    Note, this question was answered.
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    After upgrading to 6.0.1 My S7 Edge lost Voice Recognition

    Thanks. I had it set for Emoji. Now it works.