Actually, I've seen it's quite a common tactic in many countries for all of the manufacturers/resellers. Samsung in UAE seems to go down a few bob every week, and after a couple of months it's a biggish cut.
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Actually, I've seen it's quite a common tactic in many countries for all of the manufacturers/resellers. Samsung in UAE seems to go down a few bob every week, and after a couple of months it's a biggish cut.
Immersive mode.. no root.
Here's a ADB hack i did with Shortcutter app ( paid Play store)
Very easy and straightforward.
Just follow instructions in app for Immersive mode Works fine, no issues so far.
See screenshots for differences
eg Settings.
( You cannot do this with full screen apps in Device Settings.)
Here's a ADB hack i did with Shortcutter app ( paid Play store)
Very easy and straightforward.
Just follow instructions in app for Immersive mode Works fine, no issues so far.
See screenshots for differences
eg Settings.
( You cannot do this with full screen apps in Device Settings.)
Soul Assassin
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That's the worst font I've ever seen on a phone.
faniebraai
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I cannot see the benefit of immersive mode while just in your phone, like settings, etc. Or am I missing something?
Yes you are missing something.
Immersive mode basically
"hides" navbar and notification in
all apps To access Navbar you either swipe up from bottom of screen or
down. The Navbar will then appear.
More screen. The settings screenshot i only tried to show difference.
Force full screen apps in Device /Settings attempts to do this but cannot.
See other screenshots examples. (No navbar visible or notification bar)
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faniebraai
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No, I understand what it does, but I still don't see the benefit as the screen is already quite tall with lotsa space... but to each there own.
genetic
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Screen burn-in on AMOLED displays. Big problem. That's the only reason I use immersive mode.
faniebraai
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LOL no-fonts that differ from stock are sent straight from the devil man himself!!! :twisted:
faniebraai
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will i get screen burn in from normal use... or will my screen have to be on for extended periods of time
is this problem new with the S8, or is it a general AMOLED thing?
genetic
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If you are rooted and want proper functioning immersive mode that actually works properly, download this gem;
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.simonesestito.ntiles&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.simonesestito.ntiles&hl=en
Got it a while back, on XDA
So happy its ok and clean.
genetic
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General AMOLED thing, though there are many reports with the S8 suffering from premature burn-in.
Normal use shouldn't be a problem. It's usually the status bar at the top, and on-screen navigation buttons at the bottom that typically stay static the whole time.
ichigo
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I received my S8 at 11:30 am, opening it now 
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What flip cover do you guys recommend?
.What flip cover do you guys recommend?
faniebraai
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I received my S8 at 11:30 am, opening it now
What flip cover do you guys recommend?
that would be the "no flip cover at all" cover.
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I received my S8 at 11:30 am, opening it now
What flip cover do you guys recommend?
I hate flip covers but if I was forced to, I trust every UAG make, it just feels good in the hand.
ichigo
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Thanks I use them as I am not a fan of screen protectors and don't want my keys or anything scratching the screen, my S6 screen is still in good condition.
Foxhound5366
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I received my S8 at 11:30 am, opening it now
What flip cover do you guys recommend?
I've got my S6 in a nice classy Ferrari-branded leather cover made by CG Mobile, that I bought in a Vodacom store. It's the closest I'll come to owning a Ferrari
Putting your super stylish S8 into one maybe makes less sense, but I've found that flip covers offer guaranteed phone protection while everything else can be a bit hit-and-miss.
ichigo
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I've got my S6 in a nice classy Ferrari-branded leather cover made by CG Mobile, that I bought in a Vodacom store. It's the closest I'll come to owning a Ferrari
Putting your super stylish S8 into one maybe makes less sense, but I've found that flip covers offer guaranteed phone protection while everything else can be a bit hit-and-miss.
Nice how much was it?