Galaxy Note 8

[faniebraai]

Wish i could load this build instead as im sure it would fix the video calling issue

so you want to go backwards? I think it's more a fact of vodacom blocking it

 

[Tsepz_GP]

Wish i could load this build instead as im sure it would fix the video calling issue

Our Note8s have Google Duo built-in though, is it not possible to use it for Video Calling? Just invite who you want to use it.

 

[Mark.K]

I see the uflex just got another update

 

[BlackJack1301]

At the same token charging your phone to much is also problematic. Its best to let the phone run completely down. This will improve the lifespan of the battery. But like you said its user preference

Not a good idea to do this, this was something that was necessary with old batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, like the kind used in Samsung and Apple products fare better when they're charged. If you constantly let them drain to 0%, they become unstable. Your battery has a finite number of charge cycles, and every time it fully dies, that's another cycle.

One of the worst things you can do to a Li-ion battery is to run it out completely all the time. Full discharges put a lot of strain on the battery, and it's much better practice to do shallow discharges to no lower than 20 percent. Heat is also the no 1 killer of a battery.

 

[W.Salie]

Not a good idea to do this, this was something that was necessary with old batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, like the kind used in Samsung and Apple products fare better when they're charged. If you constantly let them drain to 0%, they become unstable. Your battery has a finite number of charge cycles, and every time it fully dies, that's another cycle.

One of the worst things you can do to a Li-ion battery is to run it out completely all the time. Full discharges put a lot of strain on the battery, and it's much better practice to do shallow discharges to no lower than 20 percent. Heat is also the no 1 killer of a battery.

Thanks for the tip

 

[w1tw0lf]

XFE and XFV both have been update to November 2017 security patch(N950FXXS1AQK9).

Notice that December 2017 security patch is coming out, https://www.sammobile.com/2017/12/12/galaxy-note-8-update-december-security-patch

So mtn(XFA) is leaving us behind on August 2017 security patch(N950FXXU1AQI1)

Also seen a leak of idea for the note 8, https://www.sammobile.com/2017/12/08/galaxy-note-android-8-oreo-unlocked-us-leak

 

[Orbiter]

XFE and XFV both have been update to November 2017 security patch(N950FXXS1AQK9).

Notice that December 2017 security patch is coming out, https://www.sammobile.com/2017/12/12/galaxy-note-8-update-december-security-patch

So mtn(XFA) is leaving us behind on August 2017 security patch(N950FXXU1AQI1)

Also seen a leak of idea for the note 8, https://www.sammobile.com/2017/12/08/galaxy-note-android-8-oreo-unlocked-us-leak

Yip. Even BTU firmware is not being updated.

 

[w1tw0lf]

My thoughts are the same as the comment on sammobile

Since august there are more then 260 known bugs and security problems in android system (some of them are critical) and the Samsung´s most expensive phone has not been patched in some regions. Samsung´s own statement is, that Note 8 should get security updates every month. It is not about new features (this is only a nice bonus), but it is about security.

 

[pezulu]

What exactly is the difference between XFE and XFA?

The XFE latest release on Sammobile is 2017-12-03, while XFA is still on 2017-09-01.

In the past the XFV was Vodacom, XFM was MTN, while CellC used the XFA version.
FNB was piggybacking on CellC also using the XFA firmware.

As I understand it the XFA was for "unlocked" devices, while XFV and XFM were network/carrier locked.

 

[Orbiter]

My thoughts are the same as the comment on sammobile

+1000 i am a bit miffed.

 

[corwill]

What exactly is the difference between XFE and XFA?

The XFE latest release on Sammobile is 2017-12-03, while XFA is still on 2017-09-01.

In the past the XFV was Vodacom, XFM was MTN, while CellC used the XFA version.
FNB was piggybacking on CellC also using the XFA firmware.

As I understand it the XFA was for "unlocked" devices, while XFV and XFM were network/carrier locked.

Well, i flashed XFE a while back on my Note 8. To me its a multi CSC and unbranded
Samsung firmware . No Vodacom splashcreen, no service provider bloat. No wifi calling, and i think no VoLte.
Also no Hiya spam filter. (phone calls)
XFA i don't really know much about.
MtN i think.
I flashed XFV to get above features, back again.

 

[michellej]

Xfa is mtn. If you can flash xfv... Get quicker updates... Only issue bloatware... But i suppose u cant have it all

 

[shiverz]

Xfa is mtn. If you can flash xfv... Get quicker updates... Only issue bloatware... But i suppose u cant have it all

Yes you can... #Magisk

 

[faniebraai]

What bloatware is this?

 

[michellej]

Vodacom logo.. Hehe. That's ugly enough bloat

 

[W.Salie]

Any got the dex station? Is it worthwhile getting?

 

[Traq]

Any got the dex station? Is it worthwhile getting?

I have it, and use it maybe 3 days of the week

 

[faniebraai]

I spy, with my little eye.... Wifi calling!

 

[Mahomed Aqeel Khan]

Hi, i spent 150 000 points on the Samsung rewards app on the black Friday special for a battery pack/power bank blue, i did not receive a confirmation email about my order, but it says an email was sent. Could someone please verify if my order is being processed. Thank you

 

[voldoverse]

well well well what do we have here?