Samsung Galaxy Note 8: review, tips, updates, news, price

Galaxy Note 8 gets GPS stability improvements with new 2022 update

In an unexpected but not entirely surprising move, Samsung recently began rolling out a new firmware update for the discontinued Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S8. We told you that Samsung's seemingly preparing a similar firmware for other aging Galaxy smartphones, and lo and behold, the company is now rolling out a new update for the […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy S22 Ultra might be outselling the last four Galaxy Note models

Samsung's new Galaxy S22 Ultra could do what other S Pen devices before couldn't and break new sales records. The S22 Ultra might be one of the most successful Galaxy Note devices in recent years, even though it doesn't wear the iconic brand. According to a new report, Samsung could achieve nearly 11 million Galaxy […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

T-Mobile will buy these Galaxy phones for you just for switching networks

The offer includes various Galaxy S and Galaxy Note models and comes with a prepaid card worth up to $1,000.

By Mihai Matei
3 years ago

Samsung won’t release any new Galaxy Note 8 updates from now on

The Galaxy Note 8 was a very important device for Samsung. It had to reassure customers that Samsung's Galaxy Note series was safe. Samsung had a point to prove with this device. It sent a message that the Galaxy Note lineup was here to stay. Samsung hit it out of the park with the Galaxy […]

By Adnan Farooqui
3 years ago

Galaxy Note 8 gets the August 2021 security update

The Galaxy Note 8 has become the second Note series smartphone to get the latest security patch. After rolling out the August 2021 security update to the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Fold 5G, and the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung has released it to the Galaxy Note 8. The new […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 years ago

Galaxy Note 8 gets new update with more than security fixes in tow

Samsung's software support keeps finding new ways to shine, and the latest example is the release of a new update for the four-year-old Galaxy Note 8.

By Abhijeet Mishra
3 years ago

April 2021 security update for Galaxy Note 8 reaches UK shores

The April 2021 Android security upgrade for the Galaxy Note 8 is still in the process of rolling out worldwide. But it has definitely been picking up pace lately, based on the fact that it just went live in the United Kingdom. The UK launch was carried out in less than two days, starting this […]

By Dominik Bosnjak
3 years ago

April 2021 Android security update reaches Galaxy Note 8

Samsung's implementation of the April 2021 Android security update has just reached the Galaxy Note 8. The patch is already live across Latin America and is expected to keep expanding to more territories momentarily. The Galaxy Note 8 thus joined the dozen or so Samsung devices that already made the jump to the latest firmware. […]

By Dominik Bosnjak
3 years ago

Samsung drops Galaxy Note 8 to quarterly software update schedule

It has been more than three years since the Galaxy Note 8 was launched, and Samsung has now dropped its security software update schedule from monthly to quarterly. The company had done the same with the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ a few months ago. Usually, Samsung releases monthly software updates and security patches […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 years ago

September 2020 security update has reached the Galaxy Note 8 in Europe

Samsung had first deployed the September 2020 security patch last week, with the Galaxy Note 9 being the first device in its portfolio to receive it. A handful of other devices have followed suit, including the Galaxy Note 10 Lite which also received One UI 2.5. As the rollout continues to expand, the company has […]

By Mihai Matei
4 years ago

Galaxy Note 8 gets July security update ahead of Galaxy Note 20 launch

The Galaxy Note 8 is nearly three years old at this point, so it's only getting new security fixes with the latest software update.

By Abhijeet Mishra
4 years ago

More users are facing green tint display issues on different Galaxy devices

Do you remember the Galaxy S20 green tint issue that reared its head not long after the flagship's release? Samsung did fix it with a quick firmware update for the Galaxy S20 a couple of months ago, but it looks like the problem is making a comeback for other Galaxy smartphone models. Multiple new threads […]

By Mihai Matei
4 years ago

June 2020 security update hits Galaxy Note 8 units on Verizon, Xfinity

The June 2020 Android security update started rolling out to select Galaxy Note 8 models in the United States on Tuesday. Identified by build number N950USQS7DTE5, the latest software update is now reaching the SM-N950U models on Verizon Wireless and Xfinity Mobile. The arrival of the new firmware version comes mere three days after the […]

By Dominik Bosnjak
4 years ago

Galaxy A50, Note 8, Xcover Pro pick up June security patch via update

Samsung began the June 2020 security patch rollout earlier today with the Galaxy S20 series. The Unlocked Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 lineups in the USA followed suit, and now, three very different Galaxy smartphones are joining the party. They are the Galaxy A50 (SM-A505FN), the Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F), and the Galaxy Xcover […]

By Mihai Matei
4 years ago

Galaxy Note 8 starts getting May 2020 security patch with new update

Samsung's May 2020 security patch rollout continues and the latest device to get it via a new update is the Galaxy Note 8 with model number SM-N950F. The latest update for the international Galaxy Note 8 is identified as version N950FXXSBDTE6. The update including the May 2020 security patch is now available for the Galaxy Note […]

By Mihai Matei
4 years ago

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