Things you've discovered on Note 8?

[Deke218]

Created a Bixby Vision link on one of my screens using Nova:

Launched the app and notice the AR link on the screen:

Was surprised to see augmented reality items for stores around me. This will come in handy.

 

[srvctec]

I just discovered in the last few days, that tapping the recent apps button and then closing all, increases battery life dramatically. I've been doing this without fail, after using my phone to catch up on emails and browse forums, etc. Battery life is fantastic now and it wasn't bad before.

 

[kitmo]

I just discovered in the last few days, that tapping the recent apps button and then closing all, increases battery life dramatically. I've been doing this without fail, after using my phone to catch up on emails and browse forums, etc. Battery life is fantastic now and it wasn't bad before.

Where is the recent apps button?

 

[srvctec]

Where is the recent apps button?

To the left of the home button, or to the right if you changed it in settings.

 

[kitmo]

Thanks srvctec. Got it.

 

[Deke218]

Bixby saves you money. Kids R Us and Toys R Us price match. I was in Kids R Us yesterday and scanned a couple of items using Bixby. Saved almost 20 bucks on two items. I like saving.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Bixby saves you money. Kids R Us and Toys R Us price match. I was in Kids R Us yesterday and scanned a couple of items using Bixby. Saved almost 20 bucks on two items. I like saving.

Thatis an awesome feature.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Watch this video!

https://youtu.be/kAaA9w_VY_8

 

[felloffthetruck]

I've discovered that I'm broke after purchasing the Note 8.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I've discovered that I'm broke after purchasing the Note 8.

Good thing is, there are a lot of perks for using the Note 8 that may take the sting from your wallet. Samsung Pay Rewards is awesome. You can earn very nice gifts just from using the phone. I'm working toward the Samsung Gear VR for the Note8. It retails for $129. When you combine that with the 128 GB sd- card and fast wireless charger, the phone itself isn't really that expensive.

 

[Deke218]

Humor Break...

 

[anon(9947084)]

Not sure if this was mentioned, so sorry if it's been discussed.....
I have found that the fingerprint sensor will fully unlock the phone and skip the lock screen.
Basically, you can go from screen off to home screen very fast. I also like it because it's less use on hardware buttons that can wear out.

 

[srvctec]

Not sure if this was mentioned, so sorry if it's been discussed.....
I have found that the fingerprint sensor will fully unlock the phone and skip the lock screen.
Basically, you can go from screen off to home screen very fast. I also like it because it's less use on hardware buttons that can wear out.

Thanks for the info! I have never even tried to setup the finger print scanner because I had tried it on my N4 and never did even get it to work properly. I've been using the iris and PIN up until I read your post. Not having to even touch any buttons or even look at the screen when using the finger print scanner, made me decide to set it up. It's pretty slick!! That's now going to be my default unlock method going forward. The less button presses, the better, IMO.

 

[Methos1979]

Not sure if this was mentioned, so sorry if it's been discussed.....
I have found that the fingerprint sensor will fully unlock the phone and skip the lock screen.
Basically, you can go from screen off to home screen very fast. I also like it because it's less use on hardware buttons that can wear out.

Pretty common knowledge but never hurts to repeat for those that were not aware. I use this method exclusively as well. Works fast and slick. There's also an app called Fingerprint Gestures that you can use to add more functionality to the fingerprint scanner. Like double tapping or swiping down. I use the swipe down to activate my flashlight. convenient when you use your phone's screen to light something up but it's not enough - just swipe down the fingerprint scanner and flashlight comes on! Many other choices. Note that the phone has to be not locked for the alternate fingerprint scanner options to function.

 

[anon(9947084)]

Pretty common knowledge but never hurts to repeat for those that were not aware. I use this method exclusively as well. Works fast and slick. There's also an app called Fingerprint Gestures that you can use to add more functionality to the fingerprint scanner. Like double tapping or swiping down. I use the swipe down to activate my flashlight. convenient when you use your phone's screen to light something up but it's not enough - just swipe down the fingerprint scanner and flashlight comes on! Many other choices. Note that the phone has to be not locked for the alternate fingerprint scanner options to function.

Thanks. I'll check that app out.

 

[Methos1979]

Thanks. I'll check that app out.

It can be a little quirky. I'm hoping they make it work a little better but it generally works well for me. There's a couple brand new apps out but they only work with Android 8.0 and up. We're still stuck at 7.

 

[DARK Vader777]

Discovered Bixby can unlock my phone with my selected password, make a call on speaker phone or text all hands free.
Helps if you are in an emergency.

 

[DARK Vader777]

To the left of the home button, or to the right if you changed it in settings.

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Look at you work the S pen off the screen shot.
Go on wit yo bad self!

 

[DARK Vader777]

I've discovered that I'm broke after purchasing the Note 8.

Samsung took me for 3 of them. Wouldn't have it any other way.
I still use my
moto G5 plus to look at.

 

[DARK Vader777]

Another good one as you all probably are aware of. While home you can choose your phone to unlock and stay unlocked at a location of your choosing. If you want to lock it, of course tell Bixby, "lock phone", or just hit power key.