Australian S8+ Discussion Thread

[ocujos]

Hey i have a s8+ vodafone branded, im just wondering did anyone install the oreo firmware from the steps in the xda guide

It would be wise to wait for the official Australian version. By then, all issues should be resolved

 

[sandman997]

Ok so Telstra and Optus have released the oreo update but Vodafone still hasnt started testing so i downloaded the Telstra Firmware and was going to flash it. Just wondering im currently on the vodafone rom would flashing the telstra one work

 

[ocujos]

Ok so Telstra and Optus have released the oreo update but Vodafone still hasnt started testing so i downloaded the Telstra Firmware and was going to flash it. Just wondering im currently on the vodafone rom would flashing the telstra one work

Yes.
It's a pity that you Samsung has not released a new Oreo ROM for unbranded, XSA S8+ version. Damn you Samsung for being sooooo slow!
I'd love to hear what their excuse: they can't use carrier testing as a valid excuse since telco don't need to approve the new firmware for their network.

 

[Barracuda77777]

Yes.
It's a pity that you Samsung has not released a new Oreo ROM for unbranded, XSA S8+ version. Damn you Samsung for being sooooo slow!
I'd love to hear what their excuse: they can't use carrier testing as a valid excuse since telco don't need to approve the new firmware for their network.

one year on, Android P is almost out and Samsung is just rolling Oreo to their flagship devices, Glad I dropped my S8+ and cracked the screen couple days ago, I bought MI 6 128 gig for the same cost to repair it as it was a duo import, the bluetooth was horrible in my Mazda 3 and my 3 Bluetooth headphones.

 

[ocujos]

one year on, Android P is almost out and Samsung is just rolling Oreo to their flagship devices, Glad I dropped my S8+ and cracked the screen couple days ago, I bought MI 6 128 gig for the same cost to repair it as it was a duo import, the bluetooth was horrible in my Mazda 3 and my 3 Bluetooth headphones.

I guess not all Mazda cars are made the same: sound on my Mazda CX-9 is crystal-clear and Bluetooth works perfectly fine. Have you updated MZD Connect? (Mazda proprietary entertainment system). This is a part of Mazda service and is free of charge.
Sound quality on my Sony 1000xm2 with APT-X codec is also very good. Oreo now supports AAC and Sony LDAC codec so sound quality should be even better.

 

[sandman997]

When im flashing the firmware which csc do i flash the normal csc or the one that says csc home also will i be able to get OTA updates from telstra

 

[sandman997]

Ok so i flashes the telstra rom and its working but im having a problen in play store it says uncertified

 

[sandman997]

Google play store still says uncertified

 

[Eudemony]

Google play store still says uncertified

Go to developer settings and turn on oem lock

 

[s327374]

I have the Chinese 128Gb mem and 6Gb Ram s8+.

Live OS in China, but regularly-ish visit Aus.

Last time I was in QLD and my phone was overheating and the battery was draining excessively. Any ideas why this might be? Was using Telstra.

Any thoughts on this?

 

[numloxx1978]

Model might not be optimised for Australian networks?

 

[ocujos]

I have the Chinese 128Gb mem and 6Gb Ram s8+.

Live OS in China, but regularly-ish visit Aus.

Last time I was in QLD and my phone was overheating and the battery was draining excessively. Any ideas why this might be? Was using Telstra.

Any thoughts on this?

Check battery usage in settings. There might be a rogue app draining the battery. Try switching to 3G only to see if battery life improves.

 

[s327374]

Model might not be optimised for Australian networks?

Check battery usage in settings. There might be a rogue app draining the battery. Try switching to 3G only to see if battery life improves.

Yes, this time 6 months later, the phone prompted a change battery settings for new locale. One Interesting change that I immediately note is, when in China, Youtube kids app is automatically shut off now.
At anyrate, the phone behaved normally this last trip with no overheating issues. I also put to sleep several chinese apps while visiting oz too.