Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
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- Pim
- naJ
- 04 Aug 2018
CanSam, 30 Jul 2018Hey, has anyone with the Dual SIM version updated to Oreo? ... moreI have this mobile (Dual Sim) for 2 days now and after the set up and installation of standard apps I was directly able to upgrade to Oreo via Software Update. And yes, I do now have a Wi-Fi calling option.
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- naJ
- 04 Aug 2018
I bought this phone two days ago and recieved it yesterday, as of so far I am happy with the overall speed, display, storage, software and the feel of the phone. It works well and I haven't experienced any lag so far, even though I have only used it lightly those two days (social media, videos and casual games, nothing too heavy). The battery life is kind of meh, I'll get through a day but I kind of expected more of a new mobile.
But next to that, everything is well so far and I hope it wi stay so for a long time in the future :)
I am also happy with the premium feel of this phone. Before this I only owned budget phones (J3 2016, Trend Plus) and I am really satisfied with the premium features and accessoires that come with this device even though I got it for a pretty affordable price (€320).
I hope I helped some people with this quick summary of my experience so far. I would recommend this phone to all casual users who just want a modern nice looking phone with handy features, and that of course can run the standard apps for communication and amusement.
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- mQu
- 04 Aug 2018
Hello to everyone.
I Bought A8, 4 days ago, and yesterday i updated to oreo, i like how it looks but nothing more. I am prety disappointed with battery life from begining. I bought phone at Canarian Island-Spain.
Estimated battery life every day is about 6-7 hours using phone. I only use for massages on viber, whats app, or instagram...Nothing more...Maybe some calls.. I dont know if i need to take back o the shop and ask for another one?Is this normal? I had before model, Samsung Galaxy A5 (16). and battery was much better, lasts about 2 days maybe.
Thank you!
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- tash
- mQu
- 04 Aug 2018
Hello to everyone.
I Bought A8, 4 days ago, and yesterday i updated to oreo, i like how it looks but nothing more. I am prety disappointed with battery life from begining.
Estimated battery life every day is about hours using phone. I only use for massages on viber, whats app, or instagram...Nothing more...Maybe some calls.. I dont know if i need to take back o the shop and ask for another one?Is this normal? I had before model, Samsung Galaxy A5 (16). and battery was much better, lasts about 2 days maybe.
Thnk you!
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- Ardi
- sEG
- 03 Aug 2018
I'm from Indonesia, the phone received Oreo update the moment I bought the phone (last week). The phone is ok, no overheating, battery life will cruise through the day with no problem ( I am a medium user, social media, youtube, chatting but no game).
For people still deciding between S8 or A8, I can say that you should go with A8. With much cheaper price (A8 = US$365, S8 = US$570 in Indonesia), you get an amazing build quality, great display, better battery life, IP68 rating, correct placing of fingerprint sensor. The only cons are camera and design compared to S8.
I was afraid that I would regret buying A8 because of the design, but turns out the build quality itself is satisfying enough.
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- Catalin
- dM3
- 02 Aug 2018
CanSam, 30 Jul 2018Hey, has anyone with the Dual SIM version updated to Oreo? ... moreI'm from romania. I received the update for oreo. After the update, my CPU is all overheated and the battery gets very hot ... I do not know what else to do, because otherwise the phone is great but the oreo update has destroyed it
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- KZJ
- 02 Aug 2018
Anonymous, 01 Aug 2018Should i update to Oreo? I am worried about the battery lif... moreGo for it,the battrey life is ok
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- KIA
- 01 Aug 2018
Should i update to Oreo? I am worried about the battery life if i update to Oreo.
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- Jutay
- vpc
- 01 Aug 2018
CanSam, 30 Jul 2018Hey, has anyone with the Dual SIM version updated to Oreo? ... moreYes, there is already an update available for dual sim, mine's has already been updated
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- n2b
- 31 Jul 2018
CanSam, 30 Jul 2018Hey, has anyone with the Dual SIM version updated to Oreo? ... moreI got oreo 4 days ago in Hungary
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- NCu
- 30 Jul 2018
Hey, has anyone with the Dual SIM version updated to Oreo?
I believe my model is from Panama so it hasn't received the update yet, but I have seen this reported only once and I want to know before I travel abroad next month: does the update also bring WiFi Calling to the SM-A530F/DS?
Thanks!
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- 3q}
- 30 Jul 2018
I have owned the phone for about a week now. I must say that i do not really like. I will probably get it replaced. It has got a lot of problems. The main problem is the speaker cut out on which GSMArena has made a post about. Some of the other problems i have are connectivity issues and USB port moisture alerts while the phone is obviously dry but that isn't a really big problem because its really fixable; just restart your device. The connectivity issues really bother me. When you are watching videos horizontaly if you place your hand on the top of the device you can see the WiFi bars
instantly go down. It is pretty intwresting to see how the bars just go up and down when you place your hand on and off of the device. Something else that bothers me is the version of Android that it is running on; Nougat. Considering it got released in 2018 it is pretty bad that it is still on Nougat. I know they recently started rolling out Oreo but still. So, with all of that said I would not recommend the phone if you are a big audio listenner and if you use internet often.(which most people do)
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- 0Tm
- 30 Jul 2018
Xiaomi mi8 se or A8?
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- mdtrpa
- rAf
- 30 Jul 2018
Rai, 30 Jul 2018It's just an image with a android that has crossed eyes and... moreTry the following two methods. This will reset your phone and you will lose any data stored in the phone. Please remove sim cards and memory card before proceeding.
Note, some Samsung devices require you to hold VOLUME UP and HOME key and then press and hold POWER key until Samsung logo appears to initiate factory reset
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METHOD 1:
1. From power off, hold the VOLUME UP key and hold POWER button until Samsung logo appears
2. Use the VOLUME DOWN key to scroll down to wipe data/factory reset and tap the POWER button to select
3. Use the VOLUME DOWN key to scroll to Yes - delete all user data and tap the POWER button to select
4. Once wipe is complete use the VOLUME DOWN key to scroll to wipe cache partition and tap the POWER button to select
5. Tap the POWER button to select reboot system now
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METHOD 2:
1. From power off, with the VOLUME UP key held down, press and hold the POWER button until the Fastboot screen appears
2. Use the VOLUME DOWN to scroll to RECOVERY and tap the POWER button to select
3. When Android and red exlamation mark appear, quickly press VOLUME UP and the POWER button at the same time
4. Use the VOLUME DOWN to scroll to wipe data/factory reset and tap the POWER button to select
5. When the wipe is complete use the POWER button to select reboot system now
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- Rai
- tZ0
- 30 Jul 2018
mdtrpa, 29 Jul 2018What's the error message???It's just an image with a android that has crossed eyes and a yellow triangle warning sign and has the word error on the bottom. It didn't say anything. It stops at 25% and just reboots normally.
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- YT1
- 29 Jul 2018
Rai, 29 Jul 2018I tried updating to Oreo but the installation got stuck at ... moreWhat's the error message???
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- Rai
- tZk
- 29 Jul 2018
I tried updating to Oreo but the installation got stuck at 25% and gave me an error image. I have updated all the required apps. Someone help pls????
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- YTd
- 29 Jul 2018
Anonymous, 26 Jul 2018Get the s8... after a while save up and buy a 128gb memory xardI completely agree with your comment.
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- YTd
- 29 Jul 2018
Oganesson, 27 Jul 2018- A8 has better chipset - A6+ has dual camera - A8 has mo... moreMy vote for your comment. You're right.