My Honor 8 Review

[HonorUSA_Eric]

Thank you so much for your feedback! We're glad to hear you liked the battery, camera, and connectivity. We're sorry the device has been slippery for you. We advice that you look at getting a case for your 8. There are great options on sites like Amazon and NewEgg. If your notifications are fickle we advise shutting off your device for 15-20 seconds and then turning it back on. This should refresh your device. We can't speak on third-party applications since we're just the manufacturer. If some apps from the Google Play Store aren't working, we advise contacting the app's customer service team. Please keep in mind that WiFi calling is carrier specific. We advise contacting your service provider if you wish to learn more about WiFi calling. (ED)

 

[dpham00]

It is nice to see a manufacturer actively supporting the forums!

 

[libra89]

It is nice to see a manufacturer actively supporting the forums!

Yeah, it shocked me the first time, but it is really cool.

Thank you so much for your feedback! We're glad to hear you liked the battery, camera, and connectivity. We're sorry the device has been slippery for you. We advice that you look at getting a case for your 8. There are great options on sites like Amazon and NewEgg. If your notifications are fickle we advise shutting off your device for 15-20 seconds and then turning it back on. This should refresh your device. We can't speak on third-party applications since we're just the manufacturer. If some apps from the Google Play Store aren't working, we advise contacting the app's customer service team. Please keep in mind that WiFi calling is carrier specific. We advise contacting your service provider if you wish to learn more about WiFi calling. (ED)

First, thank you for reading my lengthy review! Much appreciated. I ordered a case, it's scheduled to be here on Friday. I will try that tip, thanks. Not having WiFi calling isn't a make it or break it for me, especially since the connectivity is amazing! Super impressed with the Honor 8.

Even in my office where both (mobile data and WiFi) come and go, I was somehow able to watch a 31 minute video without any pauses or lag. I was shocked by that, because every phone I have had generally struggles, so I give up but this one is a champ! It might stutter (because of the connection) but it generally always works.

 

[juststart]

OP - did you try adding your 'At Bat' app to the 'protected apps' in battery manager? I was having some trouble with notifications and that seemed to help. In fact, I was having a weird issue with Android Auto and I think the phone was repeatedly trying to kill the app.

 

[libra89]

OP - did you try adding your 'At Bat' app to the 'protected apps' in battery manager? I was having some trouble with notifications and that seemed to help. In fact, I was having a weird issue with Android Auto and I think the phone was repeatedly trying to kill the app.

Hmm, I'll try that, thank you.
I'll see if it works.

Edit: It worked! So the key is protected apps, unless the app itself is fickle with notifications.

 

[dpham00]

Hmm, I'll try that, thank you.
I'll see if it works.

Edit: It worked! So the key is protected apps, unless the app itself is fickle with notifications.

Glad it worked. My note 7 has the same issue and apps have to be added to the protected list .

 

[dpham00]

I forgot to add, make sure any third party alarm apps are on the protected list... I didn't do this and my alarm clock didn't go off because the system shut it down since it wasn't protected. Caused me to go to work late

 

[libra89]

I forgot to add, make sure any third party alarm apps are on the protected list... I didn't do this and my alarm clock didn't go off because the system shut it down since it wasn't protected. Caused me to go to work late

Ahh that's so annoying!

 

[Ry]

That protected apps thing needs to go. :/

 

[dpham00]

That protected apps thing needs to go. :/

It should be the opposite.. Only put apps that you want to

 

[libra89]

It should be the opposite.. Only put apps that you want to

I agree. It is annoying but I think more phones should give you a choice.