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  1. Android News

    AT&T Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update rolling out now

    AT&T is now rolling out firmware version N950USQU3CRC2 for the Galaxy Note 8 over the air. As expected, it weighs in at 1.4GB since it’s a major Android platform update. The update is being rolled out gradually.
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    Android Oreo is coming to all US Galaxy Note 8 variants within 2-3 weeks

    is promising Oreo to Galaxy Note 8 owners on all US carriers within 2-3 weeks. Samsung also says unlocked owners of the Galaxy Note 8 will get it in that same time frame
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    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 starts receiving Oreo

    The Oreo update is finally starting to roll out to the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. A user in France has reported seeing the firmware and it isn't a beta realese. Samsung has officially scheduled the Galaxy Note 8 for a March 30 rollout for the 8.0 Oreo update but it looks like things are happening...
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    Camera-based Google Lens comes to Samsung flagships

    After being announced at MWC 2018 the "camera-based" version of Google Lens has started to appear on the Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, and Galaxy S9.
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    Samsung reveals when its 2017 lineup will receive Android Oreo

    While we received confirmation from Fido earlier this week, Samsung Canada posted a note in its members app that the first device in Canada to run Android 8.0 will be the recently released Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, then the S8 and S8+ will receive the update on March 19th, followed by the Note 8...
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    Samsung to hand out limited edition Galaxy Note 8 at PyeongChang Paralympics

    A couple of weeks before the 2018 Olympic Winter Games kicked off, Samsung revealed that it had made a PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games Limited Edition Galaxy Note 8 to commemorate its partnership with the biggest sporting event in the world. It handed out more than 4,000 units of this device to...
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    February update for Samsung Galaxy Note8 starts rolling out in the US

    After Italy, the United States has become the latest market where the February update has started rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy Note8. Arriving as build number N950USQS3BRB1, the update is currently hitting Verizon units in the region.
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    Deal: Free pair of Gear IconX headphones with a Galaxy Note 8 or S8

    Samsung's Gear IconX once held a retail price of $200, but we've seen them deeply discounted too - still, you can't beat "free". Samsung US is throwing in a free pair with every Galaxy Note8 or an S8 phone, including the Galaxy S8, S8+ and S8 Active. You need to buy the phone through Samsung.com...
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    Samsung updates PENUP for Galaxy Note 8 with support for Android Oreo

    For those who are unaware, Samsung launched the PENUP social networking service four years ago to allow Galaxy Note users to promote the art they made using the S Pen on their Galaxy Note device. The app for that service is now being updated with support for Oreo, an indication that Samsung is...
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    New Samsung Galaxy Note8 update brings security improvements

    Shortly after rolling out the January security patch to the Galaxy Note8, Samsung has started pushing out a new update to its flagship smartphone. Carrying the build number of N950FXXU3BRA8, the update is currently hitting units in Brazil and France. The changelog only mentions that additional...
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    Deal: 50% off lease price on Galaxy Note 8, S8, or S8+ from Sprint

    For a limited time, you can get 50% off the lease price of the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, or Galaxy S8+ from Sprint with $0 down via an 18-month lease.
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    Samsung begins rolling out the January security patch to the Galaxy Note 8

    Samsung isn’t making Note 8 owners wait too long this time around. An update that bundles the latest security patch is now rolling out to the Note 8 in France.
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    Samsung offering free AKG Bluetooth headphones with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8

    Samsung is offering a pair of on-ear AKG Bluetooth headphones for free with every purchase of a Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8/S8+ and the S8 Active.
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    Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 8 PyeongChang 2018 Limited Edition

    The 2018 Winter Olympics is taking place in PyeongChang, South Korea between February 9 and February 25. Samsung, as one of the main sponsors of the Games, will give more than 4,000 personalized Galaxy Note8 devices to athletes and IOC staff. The phones will have a shiny white back panel with a...
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    Galaxy Note 8 gets first update since September in the UK

    UK owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 are reporting a new update is available. This is the first update that has been available since September.
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    Samsung Galaxy S8 inadvertent screen wakeup leading to battery drain

    The Galaxy S8 is experiencing inadvertent screen wakeup which in turn is leading to battery drain. Numerous users from the official Samsung community, as well as Reddit have posted videos including a detailed description of exactly what it going on.
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    Samsung responds to Galaxy Note 8 battery problem

    Samsung has now offered an official statement on the Galaxy Note 8's 0% battery issue, saying they've only received a few such reports and is yet to collect detailed information about the affected units. If you're unaware, some users reported that their Galaxy Note 8 devices won't accept a...
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    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 update brings a fix for LTE data interruption

    Samsung is pushing out a new update to the Galaxy Note 8 in Taiwan, bringing a fix for the issue of “intermittent interruption of LTE data.” That’s the only highlight in the changelog, and the firmware version (N950FXXU2BQKG) hasn’t changed.
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    Some Galaxy Note 8 phones not turning on after battery hits zero

    Samsung may have another battery related headache on its hands as some Galaxy Note 8 users are reporting that their phones are refusing to accept any charge. According to a number of users on Samsung’s Community Forums, the issue occurs after the phone falls to 0% battery and switches off.
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    Verizon Galaxy S8, S8+, Galaxy Note 8 get December security patch

    Verizon has issued an update for the Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and the Galaxy Note 8 to bring these devices up to the current December security patch.
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    T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 updated to December security patch

    T-Mobile has issued an update to the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to bring it up to December's security patch.
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    Samsung Galaxy Note8 X 99 AVANT limited edition phone goes on sale

    The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X 99 AVANT is a very limited run of just 99 units (hence the name) and features the exclusive artwork of Han Seung-Woo.
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    Samsung Galaxy Note 8's Secure Wi-Fi VPN is now powered by McAfee

    Earlier this month, Samsung released a new app for the Galaxy Note 8 called "Secure Wi-Fi" that aimed to protect users when on public Wi-Fi networks from potential threats and attackers. That app is now powered by McAfee, who will maintain the backend and be responsible for keeping ahead of the...
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    New Galaxy Note 8 update includes the December security patch

    The unbranded Galaxy Note 8 has received a new update in France, bringing it the December security patch. The Galaxy Note 8 was notoriously behind on patches so it's nice to see it updated to something current.
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    Android 8.0 Oreo update for US unlocked Galaxy Note 8 has leaked online

    Someone has managed to grab an Android 8.0 OTA for Samsung’s latest Note flagship and has posted links for it to Reddit for all to see and try out. As expected, it’s not a stable or final build, but it seems to be working well enough as a trial firmware.