Apparently the Note 8 is a Galaxy SII - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion

I'm on XDA labs, and when I click "my device", it says I have a Galaxy SII and shows me those forums.
I just got a kick out of it - I assume it's not just mine that's doing that?

Mine shows as a note 8

Same here.

return you devices immediately!

PsiPhiDan said:
I'm on XDA labs, and when I click "my device", it says I have a Galaxy SII and shows me those forums.
I just got a kick out of it - I assume it's not just mine that's doing that?
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Mine showed Note 8 up until last night, now shows Galaxy SII! XDA? Smh...
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I fixed by going to New, searching for "Galaxy Note 8" and adding two areas to favorites. Then went back to My Device and re-searched for Note 8 and found it and now it's back to Note 8

Lol.
Loved my SII.
Love my note 8 quite a bit too. Everything considered, relatively speaking my note 8 is cheaper.
Mine shows up as a SII too.

Lol same here.

I can't believe I haven't heard of labs until just now, is it better than the "legacy" app that I use? I got the app years ago, with premium version for no adds, but when I goto the play store, it's just call xda with material design. And there is my old app but nothing called "labs". If it is better where would I get it?
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nuclearrage said:
I can't believe I haven't heard of labs until just now, is it better than the "legacy" app that I use? I got the app years ago, with premium version for no adds, but when I goto the play store, it's just call xda with material design. And there is my old app but nothing called "labs". If it is better where would I get it?
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I love XDA labs. You'll need to sideload it, that's all. Much better than the other apps.

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Galaxy Note 10.1

http://m.facebook.com/SamsungMobile...8629.114219621960016&type=1&__user=1468660331
There ya go...made official yesterday i guess
Still a little unclear on the phone capability
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phone capabilities? This is a tablet.
There were rumors it would be capable of calls
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phone capabilities? This is a tablet.
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Engadget posted a hands-on with it. No calling features. If they work in a note system with automatic two-way syncing similar to HTC's Notes app and Evernote, this could be a pretty cool tab to compliment the Note.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/samsung-galaxy-note-10.1/
I just wish they would name each product something different. It's just confusing and stupid imho to name this a galaxy note.
t3chw00di said:
I just wish they would name each product something different. It's just confusing and stupid imho to name this a galaxy note.
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inconceivable said:
Engadget posted a hands-on with it. No calling features. If they work in a note system with automatic two-way syncing similar to HTC's Notes app and Evernote, this could be a pretty cool tab to compliment the Note.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/samsung-galaxy-note-10.1/
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I'll certainly be watching for a feature like that. I current have a Thinkpad Tablet for the stylus - and just got a note. I'd be interested in the 10.1 Note if its any lighter than my Touchpad... lol its a beast to hold.
when dose this come out i want this!!!!!!
I'm thinking about it and i will be getting this for the same reasons i got the note over the iphone..................android>>>>apple

Who has had a Galaxy Nexus and went to the att note

I was just wondering who came from the galaxy nexus and went to the att note and to see if you like the nexus or the note better. Im thinking about trading my note for a nexus.
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I just did this yesterday! I've always had nexus phones (N1 to NS to GN), and I always thought they were the best Android experience. But the Note is a whole new level!
I miss ICS, though.....
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I have a Gnex and have also had all the Nexus phones but, I just received my Gnote today. I'm still setting things up but, I think I'm going to like the Note better. ICS is nice but, I'm really liking the Gnote. Right now ICS and maybe the display is the only advantage the Nexus has IMo.
I have had the gnote since day one it was fast the first week or so but the more I use it the slower it gets and its driving me crazy. I came from the galaxy s2 and it was way faster. I don't think the S3 processor can handle the 5.3 HD screen. I just know the the nexus will have way more development then the att note and we won't see ics for 6 months.
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I have had the gnote since day one it was fast the first week or so but the more I use it the slower it gets and its driving me crazy. I came from the galaxy s2 and it was way faster. I don't think the S3 processor can handle the 5.3 HD screen. I just know the the nexus will have way more development then the att note and we won't see ics for 6 months.
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IF your note seems slow try Supercharger script, it sped up my phone alot and no launcher lag
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I will give it a try and hope it improves it. Thanks
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Dsmforlife92 said:
I will give it a try and hope it improves it. Thanks
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Also you might want to move apps to your sd as apparently the note has little internal storage
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Dsmforlife92 said:
I was just wondering who came from the galaxy nexus and went to the att note and to see if you like the nexus or the note better. Im thinking about trading my note for a nexus.
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you can count me in on that one
didn't like the i9250 one bit, the T989 or i727 was way better even with the lower resolution screen
now the i717 is definitely beating the i9250 hands down
best of both worlds, all the goodies from T727 + HD screen
specially the microSD support
Dsmforlife92 said:
I was just wondering who came from the galaxy nexus and went to the att note and to see if you like the nexus or the note better. Im thinking about trading my note for a nexus.
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make sure to also ask for $100 on top of that since the nexus is selling for only $500
severinca said:
Also you might want to move apps to your sd as apparently the note has little internal storage
XDA
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Not true
There's space for about 265 apps unless they are all games
SayWhat10 said:
Not true
There's space for about 265 apps unless they are all games
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Ok cool i just felt like the more i install the slower the launcher is but supercharger fixed that
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I come from the Galaxy Nexus, I miss the notification light, the number of pixels per inch, the soft buttons and ics but that's it. Still, I love my Note more than the GNexus ;-)
thanks for the reply I think I will keep my note for now. The only reason I wanted the nexus was ice cream sandwich.
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thanks for the reply I think I will keep my note for now. The only reason I wanted the nexus was ice cream sandwich.
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I don't think I can go back to my nexus now after playing with the note all day. With only 18% battery left, I had to give it a rest. That big screen will spoil you.
I've done this.. I have both running.. Frankly I love he nexus.. So light and quick.. ICS is amazing.
Now. I'm using the note, didn't take me long to fall in love with it. I absolutely love the large a screen. The s-pen is great for meetings and making notes.. I am however anxiously waiting for he ICS update
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I had the galaxy nexus thru verizon.....ok phone this note blows it away..who cares about ics.....I left verizon when there insurance dept would send out reburbished phones....2 didn't even work..one had a sunk in screen...the other had the lining under the battery removed and exposed internals...the 3 one came in the mail I took it straight to Verizon. and had them open it up....to there very eyes it would hook up on data but voip (voice calls) wouldn't work with 2 sims cards and them talking with level 2 tech support...that got me out of my contract.....that service dept sucks...they send out phones that dont meet regulations and standards and I proved it to corporate ....no termination fee...and all credit sent back to me....
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Just picked up the note yesterday. Coming from a Verizon GNex.
After owning all the newer devices I could get my hands on the note is good in alot of ways as the nexus is. Have to give the note more time and get use to the size adjustment.
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I'm keeping my nexus and going to see how I like the note. I get my note tomorrow... looking forward to the big screen.
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(Q) phone trade

So what does everyone think about a trade for a Samsung Galaxy S3....of course the device isn't rooted (yet). That's a simple fix by chainfire ..slightly better stats with the s3
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i bought an s3 as a backup phone, promptly sold it 2 days later, wasnt very impressive.
No, prefer capacitive buttons on OG Note, plus screen is bigger.
I had one for about 3 months, once my wife was due for an upgrade i took the note and gave her the S3. Second best move ive made
You know Jamie I've heard that a few times from others, buddies got a s3...only reason I made it a possibility was because of the quad core in the s3 but the dual core the note has does me some good..BTW great update with the new oct19 kernel, works good on LS 4.3.1
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xZeroMancerx said:
You know Jamie I've heard that a few times from others, buddies got a s3...only reason I made it a possibility was because of the quad core in the s3 but the dual core the note has does me some good..BTW great update with the new oct19 kernel, works good on LS 4.3.1
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i update my moms s3 now and then, it doesnt have a big enough performance boost to warrant going from i717 to s3 honestly.
and on top of that the screen is smaller and not better
now if you were going to s4 thats a different story, my sister has one, super impressive phone
frome901 said:
I had one for about 3 months, once my wife was due for an upgrade i took the note and gave her the S3. Second best move ive made
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What was the best move?
jman315 said:
What was the best move?
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Logging on to XDA! Dont tell her i said that

KitKat - the 4.4.2 update - discussion thread

Congratulations Everyone, we are all getting 4.4.2 official from samsung! Anyone receive the update yet?
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-lays-out-which-devices-will-get-android-442-kitkat
Samsung this morning announced which of its devices are planned to receive an update to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The list doesn't appear to contain any real surprises, but it's good to have some confirmation.
Here's how it breaks down for devices in the U.S.:
Galaxy Note 3
Galaxy Note II
Galaxy S4
Galaxy S4 mini
Galaxy S4 Active
Galaxy S4 zoom
Galaxy S III
Galaxy S III mini
Galaxy Mega
Galaxy Light
Galaxy Note 8.0
Galaxy Tab 3
Galaxy Note 10.1
Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition
Updates begin today, Samsung says — it didn't mention on which devices — so stay tuned.
Samsung Confirms KitKat for U.S. Smartphones and Tablets
DALLAS, February 18, 2014 – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today that a number of Samsung Galaxy® devices will receive the Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) software update, enriching the Galaxy experience.
The upgrade provides a number of innovative, easy-to-use features that enhance the user experience, including a more intuitive user interface, enhanced messaging capabilities and updated applications:
Location Menu: An integrated location menu enables users to easily activate GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks, while simultaneously checking the battery usage of apps running location service capabilities.
Enhanced Messaging: Enables users to choose between Messages or Hangouts as their preferred default messaging application, and select from a larger assortment of updated Emoji icons.
Upgraded Google Mobile Service™ (GMS) apps: Users can automatically back up photos and video and can open, view, rename and share Google Docs and files.
Samsung Galaxy U.S. devices currently scheduled to receive the KitKat update include select carrier variants of the Galaxy Note® 3, Galaxy Note® II, Galaxy S® 4, Galaxy S® 4 mini™, Galaxy S® 4 Active™, Galaxy S® 4 zoom™, Galaxy S® III, Galaxy S® III mini™, Galaxy Mega®, Galaxy Light, Galaxy Note® 8.0, Galaxy Tab® 3, Galaxy Note® 10.1, Galaxy Note® 10.1 2014 Edition.
Availability varies by carrier and product, with updates beginning today and continuing throughout the coming months.
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But will VzW push it out? Or will we need to root to get it?
hafridi said:
Congratulations Everyone, we are all getting 4.4.2 official from samsung! Anyone receive the update yet?[/url]
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:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
They didn't say when and you can assume Verizon will be last. Nothing to see here for months.
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But will VzW push it out? Or will we need to root to get it?
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For the sound of it, it seems like an over the air update from Samsung. Either way ITS 4.4.2 TW
hafridi said:
For the sound of it, it seems like an over the air update from Samsung. Either way ITS 4.4.2 TW
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The update will NOT come before Verizon's approval which means it will be delayed for months...after all the other carriers get it. The Nexus 7 2014 JUST got certified last week. (or week before) It has been out for eons. This is how it always is with Verizon.
Well hopefully we get a leak or port from one of the other carriers and the masters can do their magic.
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The update will NOT come before Verizon's approval which means it will be delayed for months...
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The really significant thing is that we *are* going to get the update. I was expecting 4.3 to be the last. Even if it takes months it will still be far earlier that I would have expected, even assuming that we were going to get another major update at all. (Face it. 4.3 took forever for even Samsung to get out.) This opens the possibility that we might even get another update someday.
Of course, I plan to have a Galaxy Note 4 in 10 months or so.
marcustaz said:
Well hopefully we get a leak or port from one of the other carriers and the masters can do their magic.
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:good:
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The really significant thing is that we *are* going to get the update. I was expecting 4.3 to be the last. Even if it takes months it will still be far earlier that I would have expected, even assuming that we were going to get another major update at all. (Face it. 4.3 took forever for even Samsung to get out.) This opens the possibility that we might even get another update someday. Of course, I plan to have a Galaxy Note 4 in 10 months or so.
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It seems generally speaking that the big name manufacturers (at least Samsung/Moto/HTC) are getting the point that these devices deserve the updates and it promotes customer loyalty! I like the fact Google is pushing them too
Well the biggest thing is that the 4.4.2 requires little ram. I might have jumped the gun on release but I am happy that we are in line to get it. I really hope that AT&T, Verizon or another service releases the update. I am pretty sure that when the international version get shipped out, someone will definitely port it over
im not even excited about a 4.4 update i just got the 4.3 update in december and even after updateing verizon was saying we have no info on a 4.3 update being released for my note 2 and i gotto say the update is not all that great after the update my camera which on 4.1 took great pics now takes grainy pics that are awful
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So Sprint announced that 4.4.2 KiKat for their Note lll
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marcustaz said:
So Sprint announced that 4.4.2 KiKat for their Note ll is rolling out Now!! So Verizon you really S*ck!
Hopefully we'll get a port!
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Pretty sure that was Note 3 not 2
Yes in my morning slumber I was to quick to read what I wanted to see, lol. Post edited to reflect and thanks for clearing that up before I got other's hopes up.
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marcustaz said:
Yes in my morning slumber I was to quick to read what I wanted to see, lol. Post edited to reflect and thanks for clearing that up before I got other's hopes up.
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Too late I saw that post and got my hopes up .
lol oh well...
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lol oh well...
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One of the reasons why i love the xda developers is because if it gets released for note 3, someone is bound to port it over still hopeful
hafridi said:
One of the reasons why i love the xda developers is because if it gets released for note 3, someone is bound to port it over still hopeful
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Absolutely! XDA just plain Rocks!
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One of the reasons why i love the xda developers is because if it gets released for note 3, someone is bound to port it over still hopeful
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Not getting ported over from the Note3 - different hardware entirely.
akellar said:
Not getting ported over from the Note3 - different hardware entirely.
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I am confused, I know its a completely different hardware but when 4.3 was released for note 3, it was ported over to note 2 by seanzscreams. Why would this be any different?
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I am confused, I know its a completely different hardware but when 4.3 was released for note 3, it was ported over to note 2 by seanzscreams. Why would this be any different?
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That was just specific Note 3 apps that were ported not the entire OS.

Please rate your Galaxy Note 7

Hello, please spend 6 seconds of your time to rate your experience with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. I will be comparing results to other phones and the other variants of the device. If you possibly want to see how they all did you can message me on twitter at @masaforce. Honest reviews only. Thank you.
PS: I am still waiting for mine.
Mines been great. Not one single problem with it.
Hope that's the case for many other people too.
9/10. The best Android phone I've ever owned.
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9.9/10
No complaint what so ever.
Fantastic phone. Period.
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Can say 9.9/10. I like Note 7 design and new UX. No lag, no hang at all.
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Wow, the reviews on the AT&T note 7 are so much worse
I'd say 9/10. I do get some occasional stutter (SD820, blah).
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No issues and the best one I've had.
9.9/10 for me. This phone has been great. I can only hope that when I get the replacement that it's as good as my current phone.
9/10
Would love the "phone maintenance" to be an app (similar to HTC boost) and not built into the settings.
That's my only complaint. Love this phone coming from an HTC M9.
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jmitr said:
9/10
Would love the "phone maintenance" to be an app (similar to HTC boost) and not built into the settings.
That's my only complaint. Love this phone coming from an HTC M9.
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If you're talking about the cheezy Cheetah Mobile interface that rates your phone's performance and health, you can. Install App Disabler or EZ Disabler and look for/and disable "Device maintenance".
Thank me later...
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If you're talking about the cheezy Cheetah Mobile interface that rates your phone's performance and health, you can. Install App Disabler or EZ Disabler and look for/and disable "Device maintenance".
Thank me later...
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OMG
You sir are Awesome!
As a power user 9.8/10
Love that I did not need root to do That, and "stock" settings are still there for battery but Samsung should still learn from HTC. Separate app, not preinstalled bloatware.
Edit: maybe it is placebo, but after disabling the cheetah mobile interface the entire phone UI is much more fluid.
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Thank you but honestly I found that tip in a discussion on Reddit, so I can only take credit for passing it on.
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9.5 of 10
Excellent phone so far and I'm on at&t
Yes!
I'm also saying the same thing. I'll be PISSED off if I decide to turn my phone in, and the second phone is ****ED UP! I'm hoping I don't have to turn in mine. But if anyone is having issues, PLEASE do the right thing.
@home said:
Mines been great. Not one single problem with it.
Hope that's the case for many other people too.
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Mytwuk said:
9.5 of 10
Excellent phone so far and I'm on at&t
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Man i got a different poll for the AT&T one lol
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Man i got a different poll for the AT&T one lol
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OK that's fine
Other than the battery complaint of not being able to have extra batteries. I had to buy a external battery pack, the battery last maybe 4 to 5 hours with heavy usage. It's a Ravpower model RP-PB052 (22000mAh).
So far no big issues other than the battery not being replaceable!
takes great photos!
Runs faster than my note5.
Funny, when we could get root and find unlimited themes etc.
Now Verizon sells everything is alacart now, bummer!
Hoping my experience will be good. Was going to switch to the Apple 7 plus, except I didn't have the 500+ you up front. Where the galaxy I had a month to come up with 299! Seeing samsung went to the non-replaceable battery, figured I should switch over to Apple, maybe next renewal I will, save up the money to do so.
Seeing Samsung went to the same as Apple!
I do love the note7 except the battery snafu!
Hope everyone likes their note 7
Cheers,
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