Recent content by jratliff

Also upset the message tones are gone! I can't see why they would purposely get rid of it. Google messages still has my custom notification tones saved from when I was using it before. I switched to the Samsung messages when I found out the messages pop up on the always on display plus the...

T-Mobile Note 8 December security update received.

T-Mobile, just installed an update to October 1st security patch.

My Nvidia shield tv got updated today with the krack patch too but still waiting on the phone.

The note line has always been the bigger phone, I think that's why those of us who have had a note in the past wouldn't mind a little bit wider. The S line was for people wanting something smaller. They kind of deviated from that. I don't mind the height, nice when you use the keyboard you can...

Potentially useful Bixby command: press the Bixby button and say turn on/off fast cable charging

There are apps to remap the Bixby button too, so even if you don't like Bixby it's not a waste. I just set one up and I really like having an extra hardware button to use to my own liking. You can even do separate actions for double press and long press!

Settings > device maintenance > battery > menu > advanced settings > fast cable charging Edit: I was too slow lol

Did you order the ATT version or an unlocked one? Mine came with a new SIM card you just need to activate. I would set the phone up myself, the people in the store tend to not be helpful and mess things up in my experience.

It wouldn't charge wireless or wired? That's weird, hope you get back up and running quick.

Mine pops up the spen screen sometimes depending on position. My magnet mount is also a wireless charger though so it does the vibration notifying you it's charging too. I'll unplug it later and try it.

Well that was all on the carrier side, you did need to block OTA updates of course because they sent out all those updates to stop the phone from charging but there were a couple message boards at the time dedicated to helping people block updates or revert back if they had updated.

I had Verizon at the time, they sent a refund check but never required me to return it. They blocked service twice around the launch of the S8, but all you had to do was put the SIM card back in a different phone, call Verizon tell them it wasn't working, then once they fixed it swap the SIM...

I like my Note 8, and I also never gave up my Note 7!

Definitely not as convenient as the front FPS but making due I've found it easiest when holding the phone in my right hand to use my left index finger to reach behind the phone and authenticate for apps or Samsung pay. It's actually a good position for that. I too can't find a comfortable way to...