Questions tagged [samsung-galaxy-s-8]
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A grey stripe has appeared right above the nav bar
This morning after some regular use a grey stripe suddenly appeared right above the nav bar. The stripe follows the nav bar, so if I collapse the nav bar the stripe is moved down to the lower edge of ...
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When I click a link on my S8 Chrome browser the link opens elsewhere?
How do I make my S8 Chrome browser open links clicked within it, to open in it & not the Samsung browser?
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Why cannot I open an .apk file though download "unknown sources" is checked?
On my S8 I wanted to install "Blockada" (an app that needs to be sideloaded) but when I click on the .apk to install it says "can't open file". I have "download from unknown sources" chosen in ...
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Random Sounds on Galaxy S8
I have Samsung Galaxy S8, recently the device started making sounds randomly from time to time (it sound like crow or monkey), i don't see any notification and I can't find the app source for it.
it ...
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Galaxy S8: Set default app for left swipe?
Is it possible to set a default app to open on left swipe on Home screen? Currently Bixby app opens on left swipe, I would like to change it to some other app.
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'Charge This Phone' vs 'Charge Connected Device'
When connecting my phone to my laptop, I have these two options
Charge this phone (Just charge this phone)
Charge connected device (Charge the connected device via USB)
I don't understand the ...
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Will engraving the back of my Galaxy S8 interfere with the waterproof-ness? [closed]
I am thinking about laser-engraving a large logo on on the back of my Galaxy S8. The image I have in mind is about 40x40mm and will be centered vertically between the SAMSUNG and the lower CE and IMEI ...
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Why am I getting random push notifications from Venmo?
I got a Samsung Galaxy S8 not too long ago, and I can't seem to stop push notifications about random Facebook friends making transactions.
First, I am logged in, so it's not the random-public-...
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Remove infinity wallpaper only from AOD
Just got my very first android today, being the S8 and am wondering how to remove any form of wallpaper from the AOD so its just black with the clock, but retain the wallpaper on the home screen.
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Cleaning space on samsung galaxy s8
I frequently receive message from s8 that details storage space is running out. Analyzing my storage space details this :
How can I receive more detail as to what apps are allocating space ? As ...
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adb wakeup not wakes up galaxy s8
I'm looking for adb command to wake up my galaxy s8.
When I had galaxy s7 I used successfully this command:
adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_WAKEUP
but in s8 this command just wake it up for a ...
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Do Not Disturb for specific duration in Samsung S8 Quick Settings
I've just switched from a Sony Xperia Z3 (6.0) to the Samsung Galaxy S8. On the Sony I could set Do Not Disturb mode for a specific time (15 mins, 30 mins, an hour, 2 hours and so on) using the Quick ...
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How to watch Facebook video without stopping music playback from Spotify
Here is a very common use case I have: I listen to music on Spotify while going through my Facebook feed. Sometimes there's a video that I want to see in full screen. When I tap the video, music ...
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[Galaxy S8} How to set default alarm sound?
There is no option in settings. I have also tried setting it like in the thread: How to change the default alarm sound?
but the method presented is not working for me. I get "set success" message, but ...
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Galaxy S8 can't connect to cellular network when connected to car bluetooth
I have a new Galaxy S8 but unfortunately when I pair it with my car (Porsche Macan 2 years old) it can never find the cellular network, status in the car is "Searching for network" and no phone calls ...
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Cricket Galaxy S8 Use on AT&T
Can I use a Samsung Galaxy S8 from Cricket on AT&T without having it unlocked?
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Can Gear VR on Galaxy S8 be used for Daydream apps
I have an S8, but not yet bought any VR accessory; and I know that Samsung recently added Daydream VR support to the phone. From what I've read, Daydream case is far simpler with most of the sensors ...
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Third party apps installation when 'unknown source' option is disabled
Instead of using my company phone, I set up my company email account (MS Exchange Active) on my personal phone. So now I can organise and overview my private and work events in the calendar etc. Also ...
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Settings > Display > Navigation Bar > Background Color Options Suddenly Limited
Shortly after buying my Samsung Galaxy S8, my Settings > Display > Navigation Bar screen looked like this:
I retrieved that image from Android Central. Now, it looks like this:
Notice the ...
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How does Samsung Pay work?
Does it actually activate a magnet field that the payment card terminal reads? It seems like it doesn't use the chip but what are the details?
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How can I see the upcoming calender event in the always on display?
I have a Galaxy 8 phone that I can customise the content of always on display in some limited way. I could not find any option to add the upcoming calender event to it. Is there any way to do that?
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ADB Restore Stalling on "Full Backup" screen
I just upgraded from a Galaxy Note 4 running Android 6.0 to a Galaxy S8+ running 7.0. Neither is rooted. I've used Helium in the past to backup app data. However it's crashing or just not working ...
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Google App always opens google.com on chrome
When I open the Google App, it promptly opens Chrome and switches to google.com. I cannot access anything on Google App since it immediately switches to Chrome.
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How to save a file using GNU Nano?
I use Termux and GNU nano to edit program text but I don't know how to save it from Nano. Normally in Nano I press shift + O but with Android (I use Samsung S8) the ctrl + O instead prints the char O. ...
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ADB not finding device with Galaxy S8 and Windows 7
I'm trying to get my Galaxy S8 to work with unity for gear VR development but I cannot seem to get ADB to find the phone.
I've enabled USB debugging in development options and also have the latest ...
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Difference between "unmonitored apps" and mDeviceIdleWhitelist
I've got a Galaxy S8 and have come across an interesting situation. Now, either something strange is going on, or I've got no clue how it actually works!
I've downloaded an FTP Server app on my phone ...
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notificiation too short
I'm using Samsung Galaxy S8+.
When a new notification appears on the lock screen,
it appears within 2~3 seconds which I think is too short.
Can I change the time it remains on the lock screen?
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S8+ stock always on display not showing notifications
I recently got myself an S8+ running Android 7.0.
One of the most (arguably) shallow reasons for getting this nice new phone was for the always on display it offered, where it would show the clock, ...
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Galaxy S8 Proximity Sensor
So I just got my galaxy S8, and whenever i'm listening to a voice note it outputs through bottom (loud) the speaker. However, if I bring my phone close to my ear so only I can listen to the voice note ...
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How Do I Silence Bixby Vision?
Whenever I use Bixby Vision to scan a QR code or do other things, it makes a loud chime. This occurs even when my phone is in vibrate-only mode, and my media volume is muted.
How do I prevent this ...
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Disable Briefing Notifications on Galaxy S8
It seems once or twice a day, I get some Briefing notifications on my Galaxy S8. The icon for these notifications appears similar to Flipboard, though I don't have Flipboard installed as a standalone ...
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What cable and charger do I need to get the fastest charge speed on my Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Samsung Galaxy S8 comes with the USB Type-C connector. I noticed that the USB-A Male to USB Type-C Male cables that are being sold often have a USB Specification associated with them. The Amazon ...
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Samsung (Galaxy S4) does not show Authorize USB debugging dialog box
I am trying to follow the instructions here, but my phone never displays the "Authorize USB Debugging" option.
On the PC side, adb devices shows that the PC see the device, but it is listed as "...
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