Samsung Galaxy S8 Review

I am so glad the samsung galaxy s8 has finally arrived.  I had to give up my note 7 which was very nice but now I have moved on to the s8.  

Wait till you see this display.  It is amazing with the 18.5 aspect ration which is a huge resolution.  Samsung made an almost bezelless display like you see on 4k monitors almost.

The s8 edges are so soft and not as edgy as the s6 edge.  The s7 edge was much improved though but not as nice as the s8 and s8 plus.

The samsung buttons are really nice on the software part of the phone.  I am missing the home button though. It is kind of hard to get used to this.  

I had to use 2 hands to use this phone at first but I got used to after a little while.  If you have an iphone than you are gonna want to switch to the s8 because this blows apple out of this world.

The s8 galaxy has great specs as well with iris scanner and a great battery.  The s8 has 3400mah and s8 plus has 3500mah. 

The high res display is amazing as well.  

The software on this smartphone has samsung ux and android as well. The bixby is very confusing at first because it does the same things the original one does. It is basically the same as google cards. Bascially it is an android phone still with google assistant which is a product I love personally.

Overall the galaxy samsung s8 is a great phone with the best design, display etc. Overall its the best smartphone out now.

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The buttons are no longer physical like previous version that samsung released. This can make hard to get use to for older model samsung users. 

SAMSUNG HELP AREA

Using The Galaxy S8 In Airplane Mode

I know and you know that on an airplane your going to run into this issue with your s8 samsung phone.  Airplane mode will make your smartphone only be able to connect to the airplanes wifi if they have it and disable all other communications that you have with the world. 

Turn on Airplane mode 

1. To open the Notification Panel, swipe down from the top of the screen on the samsung phone. 

2. To turn on Airplane mode, touch Airplane mode.

3. Review the information and then touch TURN ON.

Pairing The S8 Samsung To A Bluetooth Device

If you need to pair your samsung s8 to a bluetooth device like a galaxy s3 frontier or a bluetooth headset then you found the right spot

From Settings

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Search, then search for and select Bluetooth.

3. To turn on Bluetooth, touch the slider.

4. Select the device you want to connect to.

5. Follow the on-screen prompts.

 

 

From the Notification Panel

1. To open the Notification Panel, swipe down from the top of the screen.

2. To turn on Bluetooth, touch Bluetooth.

3. Select the device you want to connect to.

4. Follow the on-screen prompts.

Smart View Help With S8 Galaxy

Smart View will allow your to direct connect with a device without having to connect to a wifi device. 

How to connect to your tv with smart view on your s8 galaxy

1. To open the Quick Settings panel, using two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen.

2. To view the second panel, swipe to the left.

3. Touch Smart View.

4. If required, touch the device you want to display your screen on. The connection is usually established automatically.

5. To stop sharing your screen, touch Disconnect.

S8 Galaxy Location Settings Help



From Settings

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Search, then search for and select Location.

3. To turn on Location, touch the slider.

To turn off location settings on your smartphone

From the Notification Panel

1. To open the Notification Panel, swipe down from the top of the screen.

2. To turn on Location, touch Location.

From Settings

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Search, then search for and select Location.

3. To turn off Location, touch the slider.

 

 

From the Notification Panel

1. To open the Notification Panel, swipe down from the top of the screen.

2. To turn off Location, touch Location.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Device maintenance

It is important to know what is using up your battery all the time and the storage of your smartphone so you will want to know about this feature on your s8. 

The Quick Optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions:

Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory.

Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.

Scanning for malware.

 

 

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Device maintenance.

3. Touch OPTIMIZE NOW.

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Device maintenance.

3. Touch Battery.

4. The following options are available: 

Battery usage: View details of battery usage by item.

Power saving mode: Extend battery life by selecting a power saving mode. Choose OFF, MID, or MAX. Estimated remaining battery life for each mode is provided.

App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that they do not use battery power when not in use. Touch Save power to enable.

Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from being put to sleep by the App power monitor.

More Options > Advanced settings: Configure advanced battery settings.

 

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Device maintenance.

3. Touch Performance mode.

4. Choose one of the following options:

Optimized (recommended): Balance battery life and screen resolution for everyday use.

Game: Enhance your gaming experience by making games run more smoothly.

Entertainment: Enjoy music and videos with ultra high quality sound and enhanced images.

High performance: Experience the highest quality display settings.

 

View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included).

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Device maintenance.

3. Touch Storage.

4. Touch CLEAN NOW to free up storage space by deleting unnecessary data, such as cached, residual, and advertisement files.

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Device maintenance.

3. Touch Memory.

4. Touch CLEAN NOW to free up memory by stopping background apps.

 Fast Battery Charger Favorite Section the Extended Battery Life of Your Galaxy s8 s8 Plus

When your battery is running low or it will be a while before you can charge it, follow the steps and tips below to get the most out of your battery life.

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Search, then search for and select Battery.

3. To view your battery usage, touch BATTERY USAGE.

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Search, then search for and select Screen timeout.

3. Choose the desired Screen Timeout.

Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or photos.

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Search, then search for and select Screen saver.

3. To turn on Screen saver, touch the slider.

4. Choose the desired screen saver.

You can prevent the screen from turning on while the device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or a bag.

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Search, and then search for and select Keep screen turned off.

3. To turn on Keep screen turned off, touch the slider.

Quick Charging Your Galaxy S8 S8 PLUS

You will not get better fast rapid charging than using either the fast adaptive usb-c charger that came with your device or purchasing a fast charger from an authorized dealer. Samsung fast charging is basically qualcomm quick charge 2.0 technology that allows your device to quick charge your smartphone.

One thing you do not want to do is purchase an off brand quick charger or non authentic because those chargers can cause lots of problems including fires and so on.

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Search, then search for and select Battery.

3. Touch More Options.

4. Touch Advanced settings.

5. To turn on Fast cable charging, touch the slider.

S8 Galaxy Wireless Charging Help

Your galaxy s8 does have wireless charging as well as earlier model samsung device's.  Wireless charging is a great feature to have so you do not have to worry about tangled chords before going to sleep at night.  

It makes it easier all around and is worth the price. 

Turn on Galaxy s8 Wireless Charging

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings.

2. Touch Search, then search for and select Battery.

 

 

3. Touch More Options.

4. Touch Advanced settings.

5. To turn on Fast wireless charging, touch the slider.

Make Sure Your Using The Best S8 Galaxy Charger Available

The s8 has a  rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A samsung fast Wall Charger Type C (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from any house outlet.

Best Practices for Battery Charging

1. Do not use a third party charger as it can hinder the charging of your device.

Using any other device charger may cause battery issues over time.

2. Use the wall charger (included) if you need to use your device and charge it at the same time.

3. Use the USB connection on your PC if you don't have access to the factory wall charger.

The device will require twice as much time to charge.

If your device won't charge, follow these steps:

1. Connect and charge the device using the factory wall charger for 1 hour.

The battery charging indicator may take up to 10 minutes to appear on the device's screen.

2. Disconnect the device and then attempt to turn it on by holding Power down for 15–20 seconds. The Samsung logo will appear.

3. If the device turns on, the device needed to be charged. Turn off the device and reconnect it to the factory wall charger for an additional 6 hours.

How To Use Your S8 S8 Plus Camera

Your new device features a front and back camera that is probably the best available on any smartphone right now. You can take photos and edit them before shipping off to your social media accounts or via snapchat as well.

S8 Camera Settings

1. Navigate to Apps > Camera.

2. To configure settings for the Camera, touch Settings.

3. Adjust the following to the desired settings.

Rear Camera

1. Navigate to Apps > Camera.

2. To configure settings for the Camera, touch Settings.

3. To change the resolution of the Rear camera, touch Picture size under REAR CAMERA for photo resolution, and Video size for video resolution.

4. Choose the desired Picture size or Video size.

 

 

Front Camera

1. Navigate to Apps > Camera.

2. To configure settings for the Camera, touch Settings.

3. To change the resolution of Front camera, touch Picture size under FRONT CAMERA for photo resolution, and Video size for video resolution.

4. Choose the desired Picture size or Video size.

Panorama

Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction.

1. Navigate to Apps > Camera.

2. To access Camera modes, swipe to the right.

3. Touch Panorama.

Camera Modes

1. Navigate to Apps > Camera.

2. To access Camera modes, swipe to the right.

3. To view information about each modes, touch More Options.

4. Touch Info.

5. To return to Camera modes, touch Back.

6. Touch the Camera mode you want to use.

Download Camera Modes

1. Navigate to Apps > Camera.

2. To access Camera modes, swipe to the right.

3. To download new Camera modes from Galaxy Apps, touch Download.

4. Touch Download next to the Camera mode you want to download.

Who Can Forget Selfies

With 8mp you now have the best selfie phone on the planet

Perfect Selfies

1. Navigate to Apps > Camera.

2. To take a selfie using the front camera, swipe up or down.

3. For more options and effects, touch Mask or Beauty.

4. To use filters, swipe to the left.

5. Touch Capture once you have set your filters and camera options.

6. Share your selfie with the world and watch those likes add up.

Bigger Sefie of your Family

1. Navigate to Apps > Camera.

2. To take a selfie using the front camera, swipe up or down.

3. To access Camera modes, swipe to the right.

4. Touch Wide selfie.

5. Touch Capture and swivel your device slowly in one direction.

Caputure A Screen Shot S8

Using Device Keys to Capture a Screenshot

1. To capture a screenshot of the displayed screen, press and hold the Power and Volume Down Keys simultaneously.

2. When the screenshot is captured, the screen will flash as it makes a camera shutter like sound and the Screenshot icon will appear on the Notification bar.

View the Captured Screenshots

The screenshot can be viewed immediately through the Notification panel.

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification panel.

2. From the Notification panel, swipe down on the Screenshot captured notification.

3. To open the screenshot, touch the Screenshot captured notification.

4. To view your screenshots at any time, navigate to Gallery.

View Multiple Windows on Your S8

Apps that support Multi window are displayed side by side on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of the display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other.

1. To access the Recent apps page, touch Recent.

2. To launch an app in split screen view, touch Multi window on the title bar.

3. To open another app on a split screen, touch the second app from RECENTS or MORE APPS. For this example, touch MORE APPS.

4. Touch the second app you want to open in split screen view. For this example, touch Chrome.

 

5. To open the Multi window controller, touch Window controls.

Screen Saving Feature S8 Samsung

When your device is in standby mode and is docked or charging, the screen saver will automatically display colors and photos on your screen using the Android Daydream feature.

Turn On Screen Saver

1. Navigate to Apps > Settings. 

2. Touch Search, then search for and select Screen saver.

3. To turn on the SCREEN SAVER, touch the slider.

4. Choose the Screen saver you want to display: Colors, Photo Table, Photo frame or Photos.

Photos will be available only when you are signed in with the Google account.

5. Touch Settings to configure the selected screen saver.

Can You Get the S8 and S8 Plus Wet



With Samsung's most resilient mobile device yet, you can run in the rain, play in the mud, spill on it, splash it, dunk it, then wipe it off and keep going. The IP68 dust and water resistance ingress Protection rating means your device is completely protected against dust, and it is water-resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Your device has also passed military specification (MIL-STD-810G) testing against a subset of 20 specific enviromental conditions, including temperature, dust and sand, shock and vibration, low pressure, and high altitude. 

Whenever your devices gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water. If your device is exposed to salt water, wash the device with fresh water, and then dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Otherwise, when it dries, salt may accumulate and block the primary microphone, earpiece, and external speaker.

When drying off your device, be sure to pat the earpiece (top front of the device), primary microphone (bottom of device), external speaker (back of device), and the power/accessory (USB) interface connector with a clean, soft cloth to remove as much water as possible.

When making a call immediately after your device is wet, the microphone may have water in it, which may lower the volume that the other person will hear. After drying off the device, allow the device to air-dry before making a call.

Physical damage to your device such as chips and cracks can significantly reduce its ability to resist dust and water.