Nokia 8
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- TheGhost
- xGH
- 11 Apr 2022
I have this phone since I can't remember for how long (2017). It has been exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. I would buy another Nokia model if I need a new phone
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- Temujin
- RIC
- 09 Apr 2022
Minu, 27 Feb 2022Funnily enough I had used a Samsung phone earlier that had ... moreTrouble Shutter is true that the battery in this phone is always the culprit. Always reboot and have already replaced the battery twice and now same issue with the battery. I'll not use this phone anymore.
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- Trouble Shutter
- r2B
- 06 Apr 2022
Whatever issue you encounter with this phone, the culprit is always the battery.
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- Austra
- mtq
- 05 Apr 2022
I loved this phone, got stolen from me
I fainted frequently when i had this phone, was durable throughout, switched my phones to the xperia 10, but that couldnt survive the drops i experienced, this thing did and i kept using it until it was stolen from me after a faint.
it felt so good in the hand as well, such a solid device, miss it a lot
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- Minu
- ter
- 27 Feb 2022
smartblu9, 26 Feb 2022I had a nokia 8 for 4 years. Got many small issues (microph... moreFunnily enough I had used a Samsung phone earlier that had random reboots after turning on Wi-Fi, throttles even with light use, drops calls randomly as well the earpiece and microphone weren't functioning well which made me send it to repairs, but all the motherboard replacements had the same issue (also the service centers charged an atrocious price for the repairs alone). My current Nokia 8 had zero problems as of now and is much faster than my friends' newer flagship phones, despite having a comparatively older processor
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- smartblu9
- mhX
- 26 Feb 2022
Minu, 06 May 2021hi again, how was ur experience with the nokia 8?I had a nokia 8 for 4 years. Got many small issues (microphone has been replaced, compass has been faulty during 2 years and random reboot when battery optimization was ON). I switched to a Samsung a52s. I noticed a better stability (no random reboot). And their UI and apps provide a valuable plus (Health and Photo apps especially). I'm much more confident in my phone now. HMD do not have enough IT engineers. Soft is key.
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- P650SE
- nG3
- 02 Jan 2022
anisha, 24 Dec 2021can you provide the tools that you got? cause the link on t... moreI tried to send a link here last week, but I guess it was not approved by admins, just search in Google for "TechMesto - How to Unlock The Bootloader on Nokia Android Phones for Free" and everything you need to do it is provided there. Hope that helps.
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- Nana
- CGH
- 24 Dec 2021
Anonymous, 21 Nov 2021had mine for 4 years excellent phone really good really sol... moreI have Nokia 8 but I need some covers for it.
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- anisha
- tDQ
- 24 Dec 2021
P650SE, 16 Oct 2021Nice that you installed a fresh battery in your Nokia 8. I&... morecan you provide the tools that you got? cause the link on their website not workin anymore and they charge some money now if we need the unlock key
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- Anonymous
- gnw
- 21 Nov 2021
had mine for 4 years excellent phone really good really solid now I got my XR20 very solid product
Nokia makes very solid phones every since like Nokia 3310
Nokia 3310 > Nokia 6300 > Nokia N8 > Nokia 8 > now Nokia XR20
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- XxfemkexX
- 0rC
- 15 Nov 2021
P650SE, 15 Nov 2021You don't need to look for another phone. I can recomm... moreAnd with ROM must i install for my phone ? Have you a link ? And is It easy to do ?
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- P650SE
- nF6
- 15 Nov 2021
XxfemkexX, 15 Nov 2021I stille use It in 2021 . Is It save to use It for longer t... moreYou don't need to look for another phone. I can recommend switching to a custom ROM, the performance is much better than stock and you'll get updated to Android 11 along with the latest security patches. You can check on the XDA Developers forum and also Telegram (in the Nokia 8 group) for guidance.
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- XxfemkexX
- 0rC
- 15 Nov 2021
I stille use It in 2021 . Is It save to use It for longer time Or must i look for other phone? I mean is It save to use Now? I receive no updates anymore the last one was in 2020
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- P650SE
- nF6
- 07 Nov 2021
LRazo, 05 Oct 2021I've been using this phone since 2018. I had a grea... moreYes what you're describing here is definitely a badly deteriorated battery. Mine isn't as bad as that, but it sometimes crashes and reboots when I try to take a picture in Gcam. The worn battery can't cope with the load in certain scenarios (ie. camera processing is very CPU intensive) and so the phone just 'cuts out' due to insufficient power. Once you replace the battery it will solve the issue.
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- P650SE
- nIt
- 16 Oct 2021
Cupcakes, 16 Oct 2021Oh yes, I totally forgot the custom ROMs :)
I just inst... moreNice that you installed a fresh battery in your Nokia 8. I've replaced phone batteries before, but this one looks more difficult since it disassembles from the screen side. :)
I have been running AccuBattery on mine for the past 3 months and after 135 cycles it shows 78% battery health. So, it could be a lot better, but I still find the battery to be fine.
I actually only installed a custom ROM on my Nokia last week and it has already made a huge difference. Performance is much better, especially scrolling is undoubtably smoother. You get all the benefits of Android 11 and the security patches. I am very happy I did it. You can unlock the bootloader for free using the tool on the TechMesto website. I'm running HavocOS which is similar to stock with a lot more customisations. It also supports encryption.
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- Cupcakes
- iwp
- 16 Oct 2021
P650SE, 13 Oct 2021Well, I don't disagree with you. I hate using old phon... moreOh yes, I totally forgot the custom ROMs :)
I just installed a fresh battery on my Nokia 8 to revive the old beast which was lying in a drawer. Sad to see this still stuck in Android P with Oct 2020 security patch. Perhaps I should try a custom ROM as you mentioned.
Have you considered a Sony device? They don't have punch holes or notches, and they're pretty much one hand usable with excellent hardware. I think the only drawback is going to be that 21:9 aspect ratio.
Anyways, it's up to you to decide. Everyone see the world differently and if you're so onboard with the 16:9, let's hope someone will launch a device targeting people like you...
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- Harzent
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- 15 Oct 2021
I've been using it since July 2018, it was a neat device, the camera can make incredible pics with the Google cam mode, and the smaller size makes it very comfortable to use. Stock Android is also a plus for me, I know some people find it boring. A year or so the screen started suffering from ghosting, and several months ago several white burn-ins appeared (small, visible only on the white background). Not surprised, considering that I've been using it extensively every day. But it's time for a change :(
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- P650SE
- nIt
- 13 Oct 2021
Cupcakes, 09 Oct 2021By holding on to 16:9, you're going to get some seriou... moreWell, I don't disagree with you. I hate using old phones but I feel like there's not much choice. They make everything so stupidly oversized these days. I miss when all phones used to be a normal size suitable for one-handed use, and have an uninterrupted display area with those idiotic rounded corners and notches/punchholes.
I haven't actually bought the Razer Phone yet but I am still looking out for one. It's hard to find a good example on the second-hand market. I love the idea of it because it has 120Hz 16:9 LCD and those stereo speakers. But for now I am still using the Nokia 8.
At least these old phones can be kept alive and up to date using custom ROMs. Nokia 8 currently has official HavocOS and AncientOS and both Razer Phone models have official LineageOS, all based on Android 11.
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- LRazo
- mtk
- 12 Oct 2021
Cupcakes, 09 Oct 2021Nope, not the magnetic holder. It's a well known issue... moreThanks a lot for the reply!
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- Minu
- ter
- 12 Oct 2021
Cupcakes, 09 Oct 2021Using the Night light (blue light reduction option) at mini... moreThanks for the suggestion 👍