BlueAngel Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 This phone really loves B26, but unusable at 120+dBm. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrell352 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 This phone really loves B26, but unusable at 120+dBm. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk The May update had it usable at 120dbm but the most recent one made it worse. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAngel Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I'm still wondering why we haven't been updated to the July security patch, every other carrier has been updated afaik. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimummind Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I'm still wondering why we haven't been updated to the July security patch, every other carrier has been updated afaik. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk That's a surprise since even the 955U1 has been already updated. Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkoellerwx Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Tested out the GS8+ & its HPUE ability inside the Mission Viejo mall and its known dead and 3G spots. There were no improvements at all. I brought along my 910C unlocked Note 4 with a T-Mobile mint SIM card and I had strong LTE all around despite the phone not supporting Band 12. I'm getting more certain I'll be leaving Sprint once the remaining 2 lines are finally out of contract. Band 26 would've been good to have but Mexico.... Sent from my SM-G955U1 using Tapatalk Remember that HPUE is only for B41, and only the uplink. Unless these dead spots and drops to 3G go straight from B41 to EVDO or nothing, HPUE won't make a difference for those areas. Sent from my LG G5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketr Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I'm still wondering why we haven't been updated to the July security patch, every other carrier has been updated afaik. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Keep in mind you can always update your SM-G955U to SM-G955U1 unlocked version... In the long run I think the Sprint version will get more updated. The unlocked version usually only gets quarterly. At least that is how it was with the S7... I think the S8 caught the end of the quarter and thats why it has July security patch. You can go back and forth though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAngel Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Keep in mind you can always update your SM-G955U to SM-G955U1 unlocked version... In the long run I think the Sprint version will get more updated. The unlocked version usually only gets quarterly. At least that is how it was with the S7... I think the S8 caught the end of the quarter and thats why it has July security patch. You can go back and forth though... Got a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimummind Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Keep in mind you can always update your SM-G955U to SM-G955U1 unlocked version... In the long run I think the Sprint version will get more updated. The unlocked version usually only gets quarterly. At least that is how it was with the S7... I think the S8 caught the end of the quarter and thats why it has July security patch. You can go back and forth though... It is still too early to congratulate Samsung but since March, the U GS7E has been getting updates monthly. Same for the 955U1 GS8. Samsung has, so far, improved their support for the USA Unlocked models. Little by little, they're catching up to Apple's standards. Sent from my SM-G955U1 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketr Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Check Out https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3625817 And for the Sprint Software and Userdata. That Can be downloaded here (the unlocked firmware is attached to the first post): https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s8/how-to/guide-flash-to-stock-sprint-galaxy-s8-t3604291 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAngel Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Check Out https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3625817 And for the Sprint Software and Userdata. That Can be downloaded here (the unlocked firmware is attached to the first post): https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s8/how-to/guide-flash-to-stock-sprint-galaxy-s8-t3604291 So I want to download the 955U1 firmware correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketr Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 So I want to download the 955U1 firmware correct?Yes that is the unlocked firmware make sure to have your phone backed up with smartswitch as switching will wipe your data Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAngel Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Yes that is the unlocked firmware make sure to have your phone backed up with smartswitch as switching will wipe your data Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Yes that is the unlocked firmware make sure to have your phone backed up with smartswitch as switching will wipe your data Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Ok now my other question is which file? there is for example USA (TMK), USA (Sprint) (SPR), USA (XAA), USA (AT&T) (ATT) etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketr Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Ok now my other question is which file? there is for example USA (TMK), USA (Sprint) (SPR), USA (XAA), USA (AT&T) (ATT) etc.XAA is unlocked firmware and SPR would be Sprint Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAngel Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 XAA is unlocked firmware and SPR would be Sprint Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk So I want the XAA firmware then correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketr Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 So I want the XAA firmware then correct?Yes Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAngel Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Yes Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Ok great, still debating if I am gonna flash it but we'll see lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnjeepmale Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Ok great, still debating if I am gonna flash it but we'll see lol.And what is the advantage of this? Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketr Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 And what is the advantage of this? Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk No Sprint bloat for one and for now more recent android updates Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAngel Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 No Sprint bloat for one and for now more recent android updates Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Plus when you do easy pay on your phone it's technically unlocked anyway lol, I would just be getting the official software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnjeepmale Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I have a brand new unlocked S8+ phone that I bought but haven't activated it yet. Still deciding if I want to use it or keep using my Note 5. I'm on B41 most of the time in my metro area. But reading several comments in this forum that it doesn't hold onto B41 a lot. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimummind Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Remember that HPUE is only for B41, and only the uplink. Unless these dead spots and drops to 3G go straight from B41 to EVDO or nothing, HPUE won't make a difference for those areas. Sent from my LG G5 I suppose you're right but it sure is getting frustrating waiting on Sprint to demonstrate perceivable improvements in the areas where competitors have either improved or are doing well already. Back on the topic of GS8, the phone is slowly but surely winning me over despite my initial reluctance and skepticism to upgrade from my GS7E. The GS7E is now with my mother and her old Note 3 has become one of my backup phones. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the TGSP situation is a lot better for the GS8 family than it was for the GS7 family. I purchased a case-friendly TGSP from Otium on Amazon and it was a perfect fit with no loss of touch sensitivity & no "rainbow smear" artifacts. For the back glass, I've protected it with a clear film from IQ Shield. As long as I have a case on it, finding & using the FPS has been a nonissue. Sent from my SM-G955U1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAngel Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hmm yeah I'm definitely flashing the unlocked firmware this weekend, almost through August and still no update, something is wrong here lol considering the unlocked software has been updated for over a month, which is almost unheard of with an unlocked device lol. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deval Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 The current unlocked build for production is QG2, my phone updated earlier this month. This is an S8 originally Sprint, flashed with unlocked software and SIM unlocked to run Verizon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrell352 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 The current unlocked build for production is QG2, my phone updated earlier this month. This is an S8 originally Sprint, flashed with unlocked software and SIM unlocked to run Verizon. Does Samsung pay still work? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketr Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Does Samsung pay still work? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Yes Samsung pay works fine... Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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