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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

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  • 21 Jan 2024

I have had this phone for 6 years now and it is still running strong! I just removed the glass screen protector last night that I got when I bought it due to there being so many cracks in it. Guess what? The actual phone screen looks brand new, just like the day I purchased it! I have dropped this thing so many times over the years, including into the toilet. Along with having the glass screen protector and Bodyguardz case on it, this has been the most rugged phone I have ever had. I did have the S7 for 3 years and only got rid of it to upgrade to the S8. Since I have not upgraded my SD card in a while and have a lot of my crap saved on the phone, I have used up all my storage. I just started looking into upgrading to a new Samsung and can't seem to pull the trigger because nothing seems as nice and durable as this S8. Plus, I do not like the way that they are going to only all internal storage like iPhone, which eventually will make consumers need to upgrade frequently. For now, I think I'm just going to save a bunch of my pictures to my laptop, upgrade my SD card, get a new glass screen protector and call it a day. I'm really afraid to buy a new phone that will not tolerate the abuse that I have put this awesome S8 through over the last 6 years.

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    • Ernie
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    • 28 Nov 2023

    Since i got android 9. Im not able to turn on my wifi, bluetooth and mobile hotspot on this device. Dont know if it is a hardware or software problem

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      • Anonymous
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      • 21 Nov 2023

      Anonymous, 13 Aug 2023i am looking for battry...can any one help meAmazon

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        • 31 Oct 2023

        antzrus, 19 Jun 2023Going on 5 yrs now. Have had the battery replaced and appar... moreSame! This thing is a beast!! Love it.

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          • xJd
          • 13 Aug 2023

          rob, 19 Jun 2023great phone. will keep as long as I can. when the battery s... morei am looking for battry...can any one help me

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            • Sean
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            • 22 Jun 2023

            Fantastic phone!

            Never had it in a case and it's seen 6 years of abuse. Twice I droped cast iron on it and shattered the screen and the phone continued to work, even after the most recent accident actually bent the phones frame. ( it's now slightly curved.).

            However the battery is also starting to go so instead of replacing the screen and battery I bought a used Doogee V30T that I got a good deal on.

            I do wish Samsung still made a high end rugged phone because I most certainly would have bought another one.

              Going on 5 yrs now. Have had the battery replaced and apparently lost the IP68 waterproof rating. However, I've never put it underwater and it still resists splashing/rain, etc. The darn thing is built like a brick sheethouse and it continues working just fine for all my needs. It's a bit like my 2006 Infiniti M35x auto. The car runs just fine for all my needs, yet there is another more modern/snazzy car/phone I lust after. But, why buy a new one with car/phone doing all I want at this time...?

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                • 19 Jun 2023

                JJ, 08 Feb 2023I've had my for almost 5 years and it's been grea... moregreat phone. will keep as long as I can. when the battery starts to go, will just change it out. not that difficult to do.

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                  • 08 Feb 2023

                  I've had my for almost 5 years and it's been great. The last 2 months I've noticed the battery is running down by the end of the day and I don't use it that much. I am replacing the phone because it is GSM and I want to switch to Visible which does not support GSM.

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                    • Lady of Sass
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                    • 25 Nov 2022

                    LOVE this phone. Still runs at a decent speed and I play it pretty much all the time. I do believe the battery life has gone down a bit since I first got it. It used to last forever. It still lasts a decent amount to get through the day with minimal use.
                    I wish there was an upgraded version of this phone. Keeping all of the features it holds but adding the s pen and upgrading ram. Keep the headphone jack and the sd card slot

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                      • cniru
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                      • 11 Oct 2022

                      Anonymous, 14 Sep 2022Did you get the s8 active? Can you tell me about the batte... moreDecent enough - I don't do too much on my phone, avg. daily screen time is ~2-2.5h, but my phone easily lasts 3 days (at 5y old now, and 84% battery health). And then it has the ultra-power save mode (limited app choice) where it will possibly last 6-7 days with minor use.

                      I am happy with carrier supplied Android 9, of course I'd be happy if someone made a decluttered/ stripped down Android 13 based LineageOS ROM for this but sadly it doesn't exist. I do wish that Samsung reintroduces the Active line again - my handset is getting old and the LED is green tinged at less than 100% brightness after a hard fall (did not shatter r crack though!)

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 14 Sep 2022

                        Anonymous, 28 Mar 2022I thought the S6 active was the best active made, I had it,... moreDid you get the s8 active?
                        Can you tell me about the battery performance please?

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                          • 01 Sep 2022

                          alnaggar, 20 Jul 2022How a great and powerful phone has no Android update. Stupi... moreLove my S8 active. Too bad there is no replacement.

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                            • 22 Jul 2022

                            alnaggar, 20 Jul 2022How a great and powerful phone has no Android update. Stupi... moreLack of support for a reasonably modern phone that does not have a replacement available with the same kind physical protection.

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                              • alnaggar
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                              • 20 Jul 2022

                              How a great and powerful phone has no Android update. Stupidity of Samsung

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                                • Prashant
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                                • 19 Jun 2022

                                Does it support Indian network operators?

                                  berettaboi, 12 Mar 2022i've been using an s8 active for about 2 years now. it... moreIt's the processor on the xcover phones what messes it up. I owned an Xcover Pro and it's the exynos processor what makes it slow. .. they should at least put a the galaxy s8 active's processor on the xcover line.

                                    I totally agree with you. They should have continued with the s active series. They came up with this xcover line. BUT ... I've owned a Galaxy xcover pro, and the phone is a beauty rugged and elegant with a giant removable battery. The downside of it is the processor. It runs on an exynos not a snapdragon. Therefore it's not that of a great phone. . Either the S active should make its return. . Or put at least a snapdragon 835 on the xcover series phones.

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                                      • 28 Mar 2022

                                      Bing, 13 Feb 2022My S6 Active is dying, most likely the battery. Bout $100 f... moreI thought the S6 active was the best active made, I had it, then the S7 active, then the S8 active, still think the 6 was the best. I used the 8 active for about 6 months on ATT, then my contract was up, and phone wasn't paid off, so I couldn't use it anymore. I have been looking for a phone as tough as the active line for 2-3 years, never found one, so I just bought a S8 active on eBay, will be here in 2 days. I can't wait, I love all of the active phones, I break every other phone I get except the active. Why don't they bring out a new active line. I'm sure people would buy them. Just my opinion.

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                                        • q39
                                        • 27 Mar 2022

                                        Bing, 13 Feb 2022My S6 Active is dying, most likely the battery. Bout $100 f... moreChecking in with you to see what you've found. I see the refurbished S8s on Amazon. I have an S7Active and have no clue what I want to replace it with. Any recommendations at this point?

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