Things you've discovered on Note 8?

[jnyvio]

I have discovered that my new note 8 came with a newer version of YouTube which removed the aspect ratio toggle of full screen, wide, zoom.. It appears the only way to get this option back is to install an older version of YouTube 12.05.53. Basically I'm screwed and those who got their phone a week or so ago will continue to have YouTube zoom and screen fit options. Im Not a happy camper over this one. As I purchased this phone as the stores display had it and the LG phones did not.

 

[SpaceyO]

Another thing I've noticed...

I have the phone on a Samsung wireless charger overnight, set to regular (not fast) charge. If I take the phone off the charger during the night, after it's reached 100%, it won't charge when I put it back on the charging pad. The light on the pad blinks as if I've placed the phone badly. It works if it's drained a few percentage points, otherwise once it comes off the charger for the night, it's off.

Luckily it loses less than 1% per hour when it's just next to me so I don't worry.

 

[SpaceyO]

duplicate post...sorry!

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I have discovered that my new note 8 came with a newer version of YouTube which removed the aspect ratio toggle of full screen, wide, zoom.. It appears the only way to get this option back is to install an older version of YouTube 12.05.53. Basically I'm screwed and those who got their phone a week or so ago will continue to have YouTube zoom and screen fit options. Im Not a happy camper over this one. As I purchased this phone as the stores display had it and the LG phones did not.

You don't want it to be full screen?

 

[jnyvio]

You don't want it to be full screen?

No, quite the opposite... I discovered they removed this feature for anyone just getting this phone now.. If you got a note 8 a few weeks back you will still have it... In other words new buyers of this phone are getting screwed.. This is not right at all. And most of you will be unaware of this.

Read up on my other post I did yesterday. And go through the links. It's just not right.

https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...outube-aspect-toggle-missing.html#post5979079

 

[kitmo]

No, quite the opposite... I discovered they removed this feature for anyone just getting this phone now.. If you got a note 8 a few weeks back you will still have it... In other words new buyers of this phone are getting screwed.. This is not right at all. And most of you will be unaware of this.

Read up on my other post I did yesterday. And go through the links. It's just not right.

https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...outube-aspect-toggle-missing.html#post5979079

Can you download the apk app and use it? https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-12-05-53-release/

 

[anon(5719825)]

No, quite the opposite... I discovered they removed this feature for anyone just getting this phone now.. If you got a note 8 a few weeks back you will still have it... In other words new buyers of this phone are getting screwed.. This is not right at all. And most of you will be unaware of this.

Read up on my other post I did yesterday. And go through the links. It's just not right.

https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...outube-aspect-toggle-missing.html#post5979079

You can always install and older version that has the features that you want. You will have to uninstall or uninstall all of that apps updates to be able to install an older version. You then just have to to turn off automatic updates in the play store for that app is that way it won't get updated.

I've done this with several apps such as Facebook and Instagram.

 

[anon(5719825)]

No, quite the opposite... I discovered they removed this feature for anyone just getting this phone now.. If you got a note 8 a few weeks back you will still have it... In other words new buyers of this phone are getting screwed.. This is not right at all. And most of you will be unaware of this.

Read up on my other post I did yesterday. And go through the links. It's just not right.

https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...outube-aspect-toggle-missing.html#post5979079

You can always install and older version that has the features that you want. You will have to uninstall or uninstall all of that apps updates to be able to install an older version. You then just have to to turn off automatic updates in the play store for that app is that way it won't get updated.

I've done this with several apps such as Facebook and Instagram.

 

[Dubzgb]

Thing I discovered... I have a perfectly good S8 and I Still want the Note 8!

Yeah...I ditched my s8+(which I loved) for the note 8 and am defiantly happy with the decision

 

[jnyvio]

You can always install and older version that has the features that you want. You will have to uninstall or uninstall all of that apps updates to be able to install an older version. You then just have to to turn off automatic updates in the play store for that app is that way it won't get updated.

I've done this with several apps such as Facebook and Instagram.

Hi, i tried older versions all night they would not install... i had unknown sources on.. if u know a way to install youtube older version's please let me know. For some reason i couldnt do it... i tried atleast 10 older versiins.. My solution... Is not to use the bult in youtube app... Instead.. Open the browser... Go to the mobile site.. Choose browser to open youtube.. Save youtube mobile site as a home screen icon.... And waa laa Full control of selectable zooming... stretching.. and fit to screen.. by an icon located at the bottom center right of the screen.

 

[anon(5719825)]

Hi, i tried older versions all night they would not install... i had unknown sources on.. if u know a way to install youtube older version's please let me know. For some reason i couldnt do it... i tried atleast 10 older versiins.. My solution... Do not to use the bult in youtube app... Open the browser... Go to the mobile site.. Choose browser to open youtube.. Save youtube mobile site as a home screen icon.... Full selectable zooming... stretching.. and fit to screen selection.. by an icon located at the bottom center right of the screen.

You need to download the actual youtube app file and then install it once you've uninstalled the current version of the app on the phone.

Let me do some experimenting on my Note 8 now. If I am successful. I'll reply back in a few minutes on what I did.

 

[anon(5719825)]

Hi, i tried older versions all night they would not install... i had unknown sources on.. if u know a way to install youtube older version's please let me know. For some reason i couldnt do it... i tried atleast 10 older versiins.. My solution... Do not to use the bult in youtube app... Open the browser... Go to the mobile site.. Choose browser to open youtube.. Save youtube mobile site as a home screen icon.... Full selectable zooming... stretching.. and fit to screen selection.. by an icon located at the bottom center right of the screen.

You need to download the actual youtube app file and then install it once you've uninstalled the current version of the app on the phone.

Let me do some experimenting on my Note 8 now. If I am successful. I'll reply back in a few minutes on what I did.

 

[jnyvio]

You need to download the actual youtube app file and then install it once you've uninstalled the current version of the app on the phone.

Let me do some experimenting on my Note 8 now. If I am successful. I'll reply back in a few minutes on what I did.

Thank you.... I would appreciate that.

 

[anon(5719825)]

Thank you.... I would appreciate that.

Ok, I was able to downgrade my current YouTube version to the version that was released on July 31. The link to grab this APK was posted a few posts above. You go to that site on your phone and search for YouTube. You will see all different dates listed and scroll down to July 31 and you need the arm64 version. You may need to tap the download icon a few times before the APK will download. Once it downloads, it will prompt you to install it.

Also. BEFORE you do this, go to the YouTube app icon on your phone and gently hold your finger on it's icon. On the popup menu, select disable. You need to disable the app before you can downgrade it.

It's pretty simple to downgrade an app. The July 31 version still has the option to select the aspect ratio, I tested it myself.

 

[jnyvio]

Ok, I was able to downgrade my current YouTube version to the version that was released on July 31. The link to grab this APK was posted a few posts above. You go to that site on your phone and search for YouTube. You will see all different dates listed and scroll down to July 31 and you need the arm64 version. You may need to tap the download icon a few times before the APK will download. Once it downloads, it will prompt you to install it.

Also. BEFORE you do this, go to the YouTube app icon on your phone and gently hold your finger on it's icon. On the popup menu, select disable. You need to disable the app before you can downgrade it.

It's pretty simple to downgrade an app. The July 31 version still has the option to select the aspect ratio, I tested it myself.

Can you please post a direct link to the arm64 july 31st youtube download.. i can't seem to find it.. Plus it would help others find it as well. Thank you!

 

[Stealthieone]

I have discovered that my new note 8 came with a newer version of YouTube which removed the aspect ratio toggle of full screen, wide, zoom.. It appears the only way to get this option back is to install an older version of YouTube 12.05.53. Basically I'm screwed and those who got their phone a week or so ago will continue to have YouTube zoom and screen fit options. Im Not a happy camper over this one. As I purchased this phone as the stores display had it and the LG phones did not.

I have 12.34.55 and i still have those options (tmobile)

 

[anon(5719825)]

Can you please post a direct link to the arm64 july 31st youtube download.. i can't seem to find it.. Plus it would help others find it as well. Thank you!

Let me ask an admin if it's OK to do so.I'll post it if they allow it.

 

[Stealthieone]

Maybe i misunderstood, I have it cross to fit and fit to screen..

 

[anon(5719825)]

Maybe i misunderstood, I have it cross to fit and fit to screen..

Maybe we're all misunderstanding what this person is talking about.

 

[jnyvio]

Maybe i misunderstood, I have it cross to fit and fit to screen..

Yes.. sorry i added wording like zoom to better explain it.. Your exactly right.