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To root or not to root? What are the pros and cons of rooting?

Im thinking of rooting my note 3 (sm-n900) and installing CM 12.1. The main reason to do this is to eliminate the bloatware, increase the speed, get the latest updated (improvements, updates, security fixes, etc). By doing this, I will loose some cool features I love (like the smart stay, s view cover, S pen features, etc). So, what do you think? To root or not to root?

I can't possibly think of a day without an unrooted phone!
At the same time I can't possibly think about putting CM or anything like that anywhere near my phone.
Hope you get what I am trying to say.

THpubs said:
Im thinking of rooting my note 3 (sm-n900) and installing CM 12.1. The main reason to do this is to eliminate the bloatware, increase the speed, get the latest updated (improvements, updates, security fixes, etc). By doing this, I will loose some cool features I love (like the smart stay, s view cover, S pen features, etc). So, what do you think? To root or not to root?
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Tell me how it goes if you go through with it because I'm unsure about doing myself.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

devilsdouble said:
I can't possibly think of a day without an unrooted phone!
At the same time I can't possibly think about putting CM or anything like that anywhere near my phone.
Hope you get what I am trying to say.
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Sorry... why don't you like CM?

THpubs said:
Sorry... why don't you like CM?
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Multiple reasons, really don't want to type a long list, don't have time.
If you are into that sort of stuffs then why don't you try and let us know. I hate it, doesn't mean you would too.
But a FACT won't change, we are not using some crappy old device where the official support is ended and we are stuck with Jelly Bean or something. I prefer stability and a fully featured ROM more than any buggy nonsense. However there are people who don't listen to songs, take pictures or videos or talk on a mobile phone, for them display, sound those don't matter, only if Facebook opens with some decreased animation times they are happy, but I am so fortunate to be not one of them, if you get what I am saying.

devilsdouble said:
Multiple reasons, really don't want to type a long list, don't have time.
If you are into that sort of stuffs then why don't you try and let us know. I hate it, doesn't mean you would too.
But a FACT won't change, we are not using some crappy old device where the official support is ended and we are stuck with Jelly Bean or something. I prefer stability and a fully featured ROM more than any buggy nonsense. However there are people who don't listen to songs, take pictures or videos or talk on a mobile phone, for them display, sound those don't matter, only if Facebook opens with some decreased animation times they are happy, but I am so fortunate to be not one of them, if you get what I am saying.
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Great... Now I got what you are saying! And I agree! But I use the phone a lot specially for work and use less for facebook, photos, etc. Since I use it a lot I need more speed and don't like samsung apps getting in my way like the s planner (Can't uninstall it and install google calendar). I also need the latest updated on my phone because I think they have the latest security fixes and bug fixes. Usually when I face a bug, I need to wait for months to or nearly an year to receive a fix with the stock rom. And I like to see how vanilla Android feels like. So If I make up my mind (hard ) I'll try and let you know.
By the way. Can we trust the roms in `sammobile`? They say those are the original stock roms? If I fail, I can use that to revert back right?

dracinn said:
Tell me how it goes if you go through with it because I'm unsure about doing myself.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
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Sure I will let you know if I manage to make up my mind to do it. Still it's 50 - 50

THpubs said:
By the way. Can we trust the roms in `sammobile`? They say those are the original stock roms? If I fail, I can use that to revert back right?
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Oh yes, sure, you can trust sammobile.com absolutely.
One more thing, you can uninstall any app you want, just install Root Uninstaller. I have uninstalled ****e apps like S Voice, Trip Advisor, Google Books etc. and all those apps I don't need.

devilsdouble said:
Oh yes, sure, you can trust sammobile.com absolutely.
One more thing, you can uninstall any app you want, just install Root Uninstaller. I have uninstalled ****e apps like S Voice, Trip Advisor, Google Books etc. and all those apps I don't need.
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Cool! But one more thing... how does they get the original firmware if samsung doesn't offer it on their site?
Hehe great thanks!
<Mod Edit> I like to have different view points!

THpubs said:
Cool! But one more thing... how does they get the original firmware if samsung doesn't offer it on their site?
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Umm, probably sammobile.com is Samsung's site? Can't say really
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devilsdouble said:
Umm, probably sammobile.com is Samsung's site? Can't say really
I am not fighting with anyone dude, fighting only happens between two matured people :laugh: I simply am stating a FACT.
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Hehe cool! Thanks!

Thread Cleaned. Stay on topic. Like OP said, everyone has their own view points AS WELL AS ways to use their phone. Rule 2.3 requires you to show respects to fellow members
2.3 Flaming / Lack of respect: XDA is about sharing and this does not involve virtual yelling (flaming) or rudeness. Flaming or posting with a lack of respect is unacceptable. Treat new members in the manner in which you would like to have been treated when you were a new member. When dealing with any member, provide them with guidance, advice and instructions when you can, showing them respect and courtesy. Never post in a demanding, argumentative, disrespectful or self-righteous manner.
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Just because someone likes the convenience and familiarity of Stock Touchwiz does not mean they are wrong. Also Just because phone is rooted does not mean custom recovery and Custom roms HAVE to be installed. Its all about individual preferences.
On the other hand, please do understand, this site is about Development and FOR DEVELOPERS. If you think certain rom has issues, then either fix it yourself since the code is already published. Or raise it to the Developers attention with clearly identified Logcats or bug reports. Blanket statements do not help.
If the argument continues, I will close the thread.

[HELP THREAD] Ask any Questions [NOOB FRIENDLY]

Welcome everyone!​This thread has been created for extreme newbies/noobs and for their benefit. Not only noobs, but everyone is free to post questions and also give answers to those questions. Any type of question is allowed as long as it is related about the device. No off-topic discussions are allowed!
Hit Thanks if I Helped You!
Regards,
PoseidonKing

Hey I have a noob question - what's the point of this thread when this section is about questions?

poczynek said:
Hey I have a noob question - what's the point of this thread when this section is about questions?
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Hi
The Q/A section is for questions, sure! But newbies create individual threads for asking noob questions. Is it not better to create one single thread where noob questions can be posted? Also, every thread created by a newbie doesn't always get answered, creating garbage in the Q/A section. In such cases, I've seen some members creating duplicate threads with the same question but a different thread name. Thought it would be better to create a place where they can at least have hopes to get answers.
Hit Thanks if I Helped You!
Regards
PoseidonKing

Well I'll post here for the meantime, hopefully someone answers so i don't have to create a new thread.
Does the S8/S8+have replaceable/removable batteries?
Pull the battery, put in another. So on, so forth.
Monty informed me that all is well on the property
Thanks in advance.

Skebodan said:
Well I'll post here for the meantime, hopefully someone answers so i don't have to create a new thread.
Does the S8/S8+have replaceable/removable batteries?
Pull the battery, put in another. So on, so forth.
Monty informed me that all is well on the property
Thanks in advance.
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No, not removable. Unless you unassembled the phone...

Skebodan said:
Well I'll post here for the meantime, hopefully someone answers so i don't have to create a new thread.
Does the S8/S8+have replaceable/removable batteries?
Pull the battery, put in another. So on, so forth.
Monty informed me that all is well on the property
Thanks in advance.
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Samsung hasn't done removable batteries since the S6... and considering all the major manufacturers have made the decision to go the sealed batter route, at least on the high-end market, I don't see removable batteries coming back. :/
It's not AS bad if you plan on changing your phone every 1-2 years, BUT for those who keep their phones for 3+ years, it's a concern. However, most people seem to be on that 1-2 replacement cycle, so manufacturers go with the majority, vs the small subset of people who keep their phones for an extended period.

OK so I've had all the nexus phones since the GNex (except the 5X) and have been happily rooted and flashing ROMS, but I'm a noob as far as recent Samsung's go.
Today I impulse ordered a UK Snapdragon S8 (The device is EPIC in hand)..... What's the likelihood of root & custom roms happening? this could honestly make or break me taking delivery of the device

I presume this isn't multiuser, unless Samsung have changed approach. How do we make it so?

Good evening all,
I'm really excited about getting the S8 plus in a few weeks!! but I have a question, as I have had my brain numbed by the one for all iOS I have lost all knowledge of android and apps that are a must.
with my older android handsets i always had a file manager app that I can't remember what I used for but just know it was one first apps i installed. Anyone got and must haves for the latest android OS?
Running

Hi,guys recently got the s8plus i with like to know how much battery life gets saved by using power saving mode on is it major or less?and which one do you use,and also if using a darker theme saves more battery

andycat said:
I presume this isn't multiuser, unless Samsung have changed approach. How do we make it so?
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You can download kidsmode, which can set the phone into limited access environment for children. Also you can use Knox or use secure folder to set separate account with restricted access. But in personal device like a phone, most people carry in their pocket I don't see much demand for full multiuser setup similar to one on PC.
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running water said:
Good evening all,
I'm really excited about getting the S8 plus in a few weeks!! but I have a question, as I have had my brain numbed by the one for all iOS I have lost all knowledge of android and apps that are a must.
with my older android handsets i always had a file manager app that I can't remember what I used for but just know it was one first apps i installed. Anyone got and must haves for the latest android OS?
Running
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Phone comes preloaded with Facebook, Youtube and a whole Google set of apps. There are few file managers in Play store like ES file manager or Total Commander, but that's a personal preference. You may want to have something for backup, like Titanium, or PhoneInfo for information or 3C Toolbox for details on hardware settings etc. But IMO there is no must have APP, it all depends on your particular use and interest.

Bump
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How waterproof can it be?
It is there any method to clean the ports of the phone after sea water and sand?

Stupid questions?
Never used Android (iPhone users since day one).
Really want to move to Android while my friend wants to move to iPhone. So we can trade our phones.
She has S8 with T-Mobile (the phone is unlocked because she purchased it) and I have 7plus with Verizon.
She is willing to move to Verizon so my phone is perfect for her.
I read that her S8 can be flashed so it would work on Verizon.
Questions:
1) where can I obtain steps by steps to this procedure?
2) Functionally, is there anything Negative of flashing a TMobile to Verizon? One of my co-worker stated that you can't auto upgrade on the phone firmware down the road and there are glitches.
3) Is this the same as ROOT?
Thank you for your expertise.

After accepting the July security update from Tmobile,long pressing my home key no longer launches Google Assistant, Just Brings up Google Now. What gives?

Shutter Sound on the Unlocked Version of the Galaxy S8
Hi everyone. Noob to this forum and this is my first post.
My question is regarding the shutter sound on the camera. I have the US unlocked version of the phone (not carrier unlocked). I've made tinkers to it already (disabling permissions, etc.). But I noticed the option to turn off the camera's shutter sound is missing. Not sure if this is due to me tinkering or if the option is not even available on the unlocked version.
I went to Verizon today to play with their version, and it has the option to disable the sound.
Can anyone confirm that the stock unlocked version of the S8 indeed doesn't come with the option to turn off the shutter sound? I was going to do a hard reset to see if maybe I discabled something by accident, but would rather not go through the hassle of reconfiguring my device all over again.
Thanks in advance!

hi guys... i am really confused which phone to get. confused btw oneplus5 and S8. can you guys give your opinion on the S8 so it helps me to choose?
the only thing oneplus5 has better for me is the battery life and dual camera. how is the battery life for s8? how much screen on time are you getting with heavy usage?

Hello every one.
I own a french Galaxy S8 bought with SFR (a french carrier).
After certains phone calls (Voice mail, Customer Services) and if the other person hangs up ok google is not reconized anymore.
I tried to flash other firmware, reset the phone, unistall google, clear google data but that's not helping at all.
The only fix is to kill google app via the setting but it's stop working as soon you do a "bad" phone call.
My girlfriend's S7 have the same problem...
The only solution I found is to install newer versions that i can't find in the playstore of google app, play store and google play services taken form apkmirror. The issue is still here but I have to do more calls to trigger it. Strange fact but the last beta of the google app works worse than the previous (behave like the play store version).
I thought turning off the wifi will help because my S8 and my girlfriend S7 have this in common but it doesn't help.
I'm very perfectionist so i had search this issue from weeks but no solition found.
Sorry for my english, I'm French.
Any ideas ?
Have a nice day.

Acess root
I have a stupid and nobbie question: How to root the s8+? I dont want to install any roms, i need only to use titanium backup and sixaxis controller.

danieljin said:
I have a stupid and nobbie question: How to root the s8+? I dont want to install any roms, i need only to use titanium backup and sixaxis controller.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102
Follow this guide here for steps to flash TWRP first. Follow it EXACTLY step by step and you will have no issues.
After TWRP is fully flashed correctly amd you can boot into TWRP then flash magisk v13.3 from here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Again, follow all steps EXACTLY as they are posted and you should have no issues

Disable camera shutter sound

Is anyone who knows how to silent shutter sound?

malaccio said:
Is anyone who knows how to silent shutter sound?
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I googled this when I first got the phone and it seems in Korea they make the phones so you CAN'T disable the shutter sound. (It is illegal)
My work around was to download a silent camera app from the play store for moments when you do not want folks to know you are taking photos. :good:

I rooted mine and changed the shuttersound.ogg to .ogg.bak no more sound.

I think I should root my note..
But I have doubts regarding some "secure" apps could not work cause they chek if the phone is rooted.. I m taljing about bank app, pay tv app (Sky in italy)..
Anyone have a experience with these apps?
Another question, for root permission I understood I have to flash a twrp recovery as well, true?
If one day I want to return "stock", is it sufficient to flash the stock firmware by Odin?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kmshack.mute
I don't know if it works on the new S8 Software, but on my Galaxy S7 with Nougat it works perfectly :laugh:
In a few days i can test it on my Note FE

Try this!
No need to do any rooting to your Note FE
I live in Korea and there are a lot of application which disable the sound from stock camera.
Copy this word and check it out on ggplay
무음 카메라로

malaccio said:
I think I should root my note..
But I have doubts regarding some "secure" apps could not work cause they chek if the phone is rooted.. I m taljing about bank app, pay tv app (Sky in italy)..
Anyone have a experience with these apps?
Another question, for root permission I understood I have to flash a twrp recovery as well, true?
If one day I want to return "stock", is it sufficient to flash the stock firmware by Odin?
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Read the instructions in the OP here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-fe/development/root-note-fe-t3648736. As rooting involves disabling sm-verity, you will not be able to use any app that requires a fully secure device. Remember to backup your device with TWRP before you modify it.
You can flash stock via Odin when you want to return. Bear in mind that you will lose whatever modification(s) you made to disable the shutter sound.

Hi-TechUp said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kmshack.mute
I don't know if it works on the new S8 Software, but on my Galaxy S7 with Nougat it works perfectly :laugh:
In a few days i can test it on my Note FE
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Thanks this works perfectly no root!

BerndausLB said:
That's stupid!
Just "silent cams" and so on.
I, we, need something to mute camera sound without root!!!
Either an app or something else.
I tried Tasker, but I gave up.
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Try out this App. It will automatically disable/enable the system volume if you start/close the Stock camera or other Apps you have selected in the App Settings. You need no root for this App!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kmshack.mute

BerndausLB said:
That's stupid!
Just "silent cams" and so on.
I, we, need something to mute camera sound without root!!!
Either an app or something else.
I tried Tasker, but I gave up.
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Sorry to say but
DID YOU TRY IT????
This application is the application that can mute the stock camera sound for sure..
Please do not blame me and just try it first.
I am using real original stock camera without rooting with no sound right now.

BerndausLB said:
Member Hi-TechUp gave the one and only improtant and working information.
Your Korean word leads to masses of silent cams.
So your hint was not useful for me.
Hi-Techup's was!
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Sorry to here that even I tried to help you.. But I goy blame like I am doing spamimg.
You might not found the application which I mention above (I think you are looking at the difference application)
You can set whatever application you want to mute the sound even youtube, instagram including phone camera. (See in attached photos below)

scrumptyous said:
I googled this when I first got the phone and it seems in Korea they make the phones so you CAN'T disable the shutter sound. (It is illegal)
My work around was to download a silent camera app from the play store for moments when you do not want folks to know you are taking photos. :good:
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ITs not just Korea where it is illegal. It is illegal in the states as well.

zelendel said:
ITs not just Korea where it is illegal. It is illegal in the states as well.
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All of my previous devices have had the option to disable the shutter sound... I work in the legal field and never have seen or heard of a case of this being prosecuted here in the States.

scrumptyous said:
All of my previous devices have had the option to disable the shutter sound... I work in the legal field and never have seen or heard of a case of this being prosecuted here in the States.
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Then you really have not done your research.
Here is a simple article that will help. You can do further research if you want.
It took effect with the camera phone predator alert.
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/...shutter-sound-on-cell-phone-cameras/40037042/

zelendel said:
ITs not just Korea where it is illegal. It is illegal in the states as well.
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zelendel said:
Then you really have not done your research.
Here is a simple article that will help. You can do further research if you want.
It took effect with the camera phone predator alert.
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/...shutter-sound-on-cell-phone-cameras/40037042/
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I know it was proposed but when did it pass? https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/00414
No disrespect intended but the article you documented is quite old and I've owned a number of devices since 2013. I have no jail broken or rooted devices and still can turn the shutter off on all of them.

scrumptyous said:
I know it was proposed but when did it pass? https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/00414
No disrespect intended but the article you documented is quite old and I've owned a number of devices since 2013. I have no jail broken or rooted devices and still can turn the shutter off on all of them.
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Well see like the phone recording laws you have to go and look on a per state basis. Just because it can do something doesnt mean it is legal in all cases. Like many places require that you get peoples permission before taking phones at a public event. It all depends on your state.
Yes it is old. But that is on purpose. It was the basics for anyone that wants to know more to start off on.

Works perfect, nearly lost hope to get rid of that annoying shutter sound.

meetwinz said:
No need to do any rooting to your Note FE
I live in Korea and there are a lot of application which disable the sound from stock camera.
Copy this word and check it out on ggplay
무음 카메라로
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Thanks a lot, that was very useful. :good:
For anyone interested, I bought this app and it works perfectly (meaning it mutes the stock camera) :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.co.hardcoresoft.mutedmode

Swift Installer

So I was enjoying this on my NON-ROOTED Note 9 but unfortunately, there's no support for non-rooted 6T's. I was wondering if anyone here knows another way to apply black themes to my apps (especially WhatsApp) through non-rooted methods. I have the Tmo variant and I'm not gonna be able to pay if off for a while so rooting is out of the question.
If there's no solution I guess I'll just live with this. Substratum also doesn't work. Again, that was working on my non-rooted N9. *shrugs*

roaduardo said:
So I was enjoying this on my NON-ROOTED Note 9 but unfortunately, there's no support for non-rooted 6T's. I was wondering if anyone here knows another way to apply black themes to my apps (especially WhatsApp) through non-rooted methods. I have the Tmo variant and I'm not gonna be able to pay if off for a while so rooting is out of the question.
If there's no solution I guess I'll just live with this. Substratum also doesn't work. Again, that was working on my non-rooted N9. *shrugs*
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Ya know...some basic research would answer your question.
Simply put, you're "non-rooted" Note worked because you were on OREO. PIE disabled Substratum themes from working unless they have a signature...what XDA has come to these days...

Nosferatu. said:
Ya know...some basic research would answer your question.
Simply put, you're "non-rooted" Note worked because you were on OREO. PIE disabled Substratum themes from working unless they have a signature...what XDA has come to these days...
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I guess busy/lazy folks? Sorry for insulting you. This is why Telegram chat groups should be allowed to be advertised here. Rules should be amended and evolved to help this because it could save you from the terrible penalty (on my part) of making you read stuff like this.
I am sorry.

roaduardo said:
So I was enjoying this on my NON-ROOTED Note 9 but unfortunately, there's no support for non-rooted 6T's. I was wondering if anyone here knows another way to apply black themes to my apps (especially WhatsApp) through non-rooted methods. I have the Tmo variant and I'm not gonna be able to pay if off for a while so rooting is out of the question.
If there's no solution I guess I'll just live with this. Substratum also doesn't work. Again, that was working on my non-rooted N9. *shrugs*
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Lol. Non rooted. Its still on oreo thats why. Pie disabled overlays and will only work if ur rooted.
Theres a lot of tmobile users that successfully unlocked their 6t even if its not paid off. Just read other forums.
Next time, research.

yep, the only things I want my unlock.bin file for will be Subs and Viper...miss Subs alot from my note 8, but patience is a virtue..

infamousvincci said:
Lol. Non rooted. Its still on oreo thats why. Pie disabled overlays and will only work if ur rooted.
Theres a lot of tmobile users that successfully unlocked their 6t even if its not paid off. Just read other forums.
Next time, research.
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I did. Setting aside your uselessly snippet attitude. It just seems strange that on one unrooted phone it would work and not the other. At least to me. If this is strange to you that it's seems strange to me then I don't know what to tell ya. Folks on the N9 on Pie are still using this. Unrooted. Which is why I was wondering out loud.
Best.

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I expect everyone to stay on topic and respect fellow users. Also as far as installer is concerned root is mandatory on Pie and sub/andromeda wont work on Pie either so the only way to apply overlays is to unlock which you can do so even without being paid. Just check the unlock threads for T-Mobile version.
Thanks,
Funk

There's been too many folks on here telling me otherwise. I guess they are mistaken.

Bixby voice assistant

Anyone had tried to used bixby voice?it is working to a5 device?

kobejor said:
Anyone had tried to used bixby voice?it is working to a5 device?
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Yes, It works

kobejor said:
Anyone had tried to used bixby voice?it is working to a5 device?
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Go to Galaxy Apps, search for Bixby Home and look at the Most Recent reviews. For the most part they're terrible. I'd recommend Google Assistant. I've been using it for a while since getting a smart speaker that also uses it. Does everything (?) Bixby is supposed to do and it's terrific. My married daughter (yeah I'm not young) also uses it. She said: "Hey Google add coffee to my shopping list." It did. She didn't even have a shopping list. It created one, and put coffee on it.

Corbynista said:
Go to Galaxy Apps, search for Bixby Home and look at the Most Recent reviews. For the most part they're terrible. I'd recommend Google Assistant. I've been using it for a while since getting a smart speaker that also uses it. Does everything (?) Bixby is supposed to do and it's terrific. My married daughter (yeah I'm not young) also uses it. She said: "Hey Google add coffee to my shopping list." It did. She didn't even have a shopping list. It created one, and put coffee on it.
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You can't install Bixby from Galaxy Apps. You must install it from internet by dowloading files and doing some long things. Maybe u installed a chinese version of Bixby.

Davide121123 said:
You can't install Bixby from Galaxy Apps.
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I didn't say you could. I simply said that the reviews there are, for the most part, terrible.
Maybe u installed a chinese version of Bixby.
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I haven't even tried to install an English version, much less the Chinese one. Why would I when the reviews are, for the most part, terrible, and all I know about Chinese (Mandarin) is the words for beer and thank you (I got by on the essentials when I was there...).

Corbynista said:
I didn't say you could. I simply said that the reviews there are, for the most part, terrible.
I haven't even tried to install an English version, much less the Chinese one. Why would I when the reviews are, for the most part, terrible, and all I know about Chinese (Mandarin) is the words for beer and thank you (I got by on the essentials when I was there...).
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You didn't catch what I was referring to with "chinese version". I was saying about non-original version of Bixby. Try Bixby witn a S8/S9/N8/N9 and you'll change your mind. Trust me.

Davide121123 said:
You didn't catch what I was referring to with "chinese version". I was saying about non-original version of Bixby. Try Bixby witn a S8/S9/N8/N9
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Unless I'm much mistaken this forum is for the Galaxy A5 2017. That's what I'm using. I'm unlikely to buy an S8/S9/N8/N9 just to see whether all the people who give Bixby terrible reviews are wrong.
and you'll change your mind.
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It's not my mind that needs to change. It's the minds of all the people who give it terrible reviews. As I say I haven't even tried to install it. I have Google Assistant on my phone and a smart speaker and it's terrific.

Going back to the original question:
kobejor said:
Anyone had tried to used bixby voice?it is working to a5 device?
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Leaving this aside:
Davide121123 said:
Yes, It works
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This is what Samsung say:
* Currently available with Galaxy Note9/S9/S9+/Note8/S8/S8+.​https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/bixby/
So the answer is: No. It doesn't work on the A5.
There is a terrific ROM for the A5 2017 developed by Corsicanu which incorporates many features of the S8. This is what he says re Bixby Voice on A5 2017:
About bixby voice, samsung changed some things in Oreo, probably to be sure we can't use it anymore on non bixby devices, so it will never work properly for 2 reasons:
- this rom keeps the device props of A8, A8 doesn't have bixby voice so bixby voice doesn't show up at all;​https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...srom-stock-t3779567/post77449715#post77449715
You want Bixby Voice? Here you go:
Davide121123 said:
You can't install Bixby from Galaxy Apps. You must install it from internet by dowloading files and doing some long things.
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We're not told what these 'long things' are.
On the other hand you can simply install Google Assistant:
Hey Google: Add coffee to my shopping list
Hey Google: What's the weather forecast?
Hey Google: Remember that I parked on the first floor of the car park in space 345.
Hey Google: Where did I park my car?
You told me you parked on the first floor of the car park in space 345
Hey Google: What's two beers please in Mandarin?
Want that in writing? No problem:
请两瓶啤酒
Handles over 100 languages. Going abroad? Got data or wi-fi? Think about it...
Forget about 'dowloading files and doing some long things'. Google Assistant is terrific.

Corbynista said:
Going back to the original question:
Leaving this aside:
This is what Samsung say:
* Currently available with Galaxy Note9/S9/S9+/Note8/S8/S8+.
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/bixby/
So the answer is: No. It doesn't work on the A5.
There is a terrific ROM for the A5 2017 developed by Corsicanu which incorporates many features of the S8. This is what he says re Bixby Voice on A5 2017:
About bixby voice, samsung changed some things in Oreo, probably to be sure we can't use it anymore on non bixby devices, so it will never work properly for 2 reasons:
- this rom keeps the device props of A8, A8 doesn't have bixby voice so bixby voice doesn't show up at all;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...srom-stock-t3779567/post77449715#post77449715
You want Bixby Voice? Here you go:
We're not told what these 'long things' are.
On the other hand you can simply install Google Assistant:
Hey Google: Add coffee to my shopping list
Hey Google: What's the weather forecast?
Hey Google: Remember that I parked on the first floor of the car park in space 345.
Hey Google: Where did I park my car?
You told me you parked on the first floor of the car park in space 345
Hey Google: What's two beers please in Mandarin?
Want that in writing? No problem:
请两瓶啤酒
Handles over 100 languages. Going abroad? Got data or wi-fi? Think about it...
Forget about 'dowloading files and doing some long things'. Google Assistant is terrific.
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Yeah I know that Google Assistant is good. But I used bixby a lot on this phone and trust me, it can do a lot of things. Anyway If you want so choose bixby voice than use a supported phone. Now I'm switching to iPhone with Siri. So I don't care anymore about this Voice Assistant Battle Royale like Google Assistant, Bixby, Amazon echo etc...