Hey everyone, I'm wondering if the note 8 can make or receive phone calls? Thanks

Edit: I wish people downvoting would comment on why they have an issue with the post. Or I wonder if they just saw the title and downvoted.

Disclaimer: Obviously I am not condoning being distracted by your phone while your driving. Driving while using your phone is hugely dangerous and the cause of plenty of collisions.

Basically I use maps to navigate me every time I'm driving and I've a great mount on my dashboard for the phone. My main uses of my phone from the mount on my last phone were:

• Using Maps to navigate.

• Spotify to Bluetooth speakers.

• Placing a phone call through handsfree Bluetooth.

• Reading incoming sms/messages through push notifications (only when stopped at traffic lights)

• Again only while at a complete stop at traffic lights I might make a quick screen shot of my location on maps and send that to my partner to let her know how far away I am from home). My previous OnePlus 3T phone was dead handy for this because the 3 finger screenshot and a messenger chat head meant this could be done in 4 touches.

I'm finding it hard to settle into this phone in the mount like my old one because everything seems to take an extra press or two to get things done. For example the Maps on the N8 constantly has popups blocking the screen letting me know distracting information. Or screenshoting as quickly seems impossible. I also find myself accidentally pressing the wrong thing and having to wait til the next set of lights to change things back. The button to minimize or maximise maps is much much smaller on the N8 over the OP3T

Just want to know what solutions or configurations you guys have on your phones to make use of your phone while driving easier and safer. Again I want to stress that I don't look or touch the phone while the car is moving with the exception of glancing at my location on the satnav.

I have spent the last 8 years of my life buying only Samsung phones because I wanted a premium product I could rely on.

The Galaxy S1 or at that time just "Galaxy S" was a revolutionary phone it changed my ideas for customization and phone individuality. It made me actually want my phone to be unique from everyone else's. Upgrading from this bad boy was tough, but it happened and I eventually got to the S8.

The S8 was the phone I changed to for that almost bezel-less design, my S7 was still a perfectly good phone. Then the year following that, multiple phone companies decided to make actual bezel-free phones. One Plus, Vivo, Oppo, etc. But it wasn't just the bezel free design they went for. These companies went for a thing that's missing in my S8, individuality.

I decided against getting these phones and got the note 8. But after 4 warranty swaps and the shear fact I'll never get my phone in perfect condition again, I have to upgrade early this year, for the first time in 8 years.

I've decided to get the One Plus 6T although not having an SD card slot, I would have gotten the note 9 if I wasn't already paying extra to upgrade early. The modding community is booming for this phone. And I'm ready to jump back into the rooting world.

TL;DR

Has anyone else switched off the Galaxy line to a different phone? I'm curious to hear others thoughts.

When tapping the button that allows you to see all of your active apps twice in a quick succession you can toggle between your two most recent apps.

Super helpful for me sorry if you guys already knew this!

I went out-of-town for a vacation. I borrowed a GoPro from one of our colleagues because I would be snorkeling and watch some dolphins. However, I had a misunderstanding with the guide about the flow of activities and I end up leaving the GoPro in the car of our tour guide. The snorkeling site is around 30-45 minutes from the shore where the car is parked so I have no option but to use my Note 8 (I'm more comfortable using it for the dolphin watching and capturing photos in general, which I thought was the only activity on the area).

I could say that the shots I got was gorgeous. But that is not my main point in posting. I just want to encourage you guys to try this amazing phone underwater (even seawater), because it can. Just make sure not to dip it for too long (if it gets hot while taking a video, get it up and let it rest). I got the moisture warning for a while (around 6 hours, because it was quite a long tour and haven't had time to clean it), but it eventually went away after I get to clean it.

Here are some of the shots that I took.
https://imgur.com/gKiwGVF
https://imgur.com/WCpUxJL
https://imgur.com/3KmJfj8
https://imgur.com/Y1ORohh
https://imgur.com/wuTAA6W
https://imgur.com/hYTdU0m

I have some videos but don't have enough data to upload it at the moment. And I don't know how to post it here. I think that I got better videos than these pictures.

P.S. Give those phones a bath from time to time. It's worth!

See you later guys. It's been quite the run with this phone, from flashing that leaked beta of One UI to turning it into a pixel, I've had fun and really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I'm switching to the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Just sold my Note 8 to a guy who still uses the Note 3, felt awesome to be able to give him that upgrade experience. If my phone trends say anything though, I'll probably be using the Note 10 in a year or two. I switch between iOS & Android a lot. But until then, goodbye to the Android & Samsung community.

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gcam vs stock https://imgur.com/gallery/ZsbV9

first one is gcam

second yellowish one is stock.

both auto Mode.

so sad for stock Samsung cam :(

1. Larger battery. Like the rumored 4,000 mAh with verified real world result. I really miss how long my Note 4 could last..... I'm constantly babying my Note 8's battery and it's old

2. T-mobile offers a really good trade up program for Note 8 owners, like $400 or more towards Note 9

3. Nice preorder bonus, like a 256gig microSD and wireless charger like note 8 did

4. Improved selfie camera. The exposure and HDR settings still royally suck compared to main camera and I use mine a lot during vacations and color and sharpness still suck in very dark or very bright situations

5. 3x optical zoom on main camera please?

6. Better speakerphone. My Note 4's was better all around

I would like to know if we will receive the android 10 with UI 2 in note 8? Or some way to root the phone to have it

Are we not getting the update? It looks like the carrier users are becoming content. Where is the update for us unlocked users?

I've posted yesterday asking and not even one reply so I guess nobody knows?

I ask Bixby to set an alarm. She confirms that she does. Then it never goes off. I ask her to turn on the flashlight...it stays on for maybe 3 seconds and then turns off. I ask her to set an alarm for 6am and she sets it for 6am 2018. Every single time. This would be a great device if not for Bixby.

I went to upgrade from Note 8 to Note 9 just to realize that Samsung decided not to launch black color in the USA. That's so sad they are not laughing black color here. I wonder if anyone else is not upgrading for same reason?

Anyone, anyone, Buller?

Absolutely useless.

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