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• Badge notifications go away when you open the app even if you don't actually read the email or text... VERY FRUSTRATING!! Liked it before update when it would still show the number of emails or texts I haven't annually read.

  • It depends on the implementation of individual Android manufacturers. You cannot do much on this.

• I recently updated my Samsung galaxy s8 and whenever I swipe a notification away, the number on the app (badge app icon) goes away too. I am aware that this comes with the new update, but is there any way that my phone could go back to the way it was before when the badge app icon stayed on the app? Do you think this issue will be fixed in the next update?

  • It's designed to work in this way. In previous versions of Android (for Samsung phone's), it actually depends on apps. Probably, Samsung will not revert back or add options for it.

    • This feature being eliminated is unfortunate to hear. There are a lot of times throughout the day I can't tend to my notifications so I clear my tray alerts and handle the items at a later time by tending to the individual apps. Maybe if enough of us complain Samsung will bring this back.

      • Yes, some owners like it. But many may be confused about it, especially, new Samsung phone users switched from other Android phones.

• How to screen cast in 8.0 ?

  • You need to get a Chromecast.

• bought a new techno w1 from a friend and he can't remember the email,I restarted it and when I switch it on it tell me to use the google account that was previously synchronised ..please need your assistance

  • There are no official way to bypass the Google account verification. You should return the phone to your friend. If he done remember his Google account, how can you? He should reset the phone after removing his Google account.

• Ever since I uploaded Oreo (by the way there are some cool features), I don't get badge count anymore or even the dots that are supposed to be new. There is nothing to show that I have new emails or other apps which are clearly marked inside of Settings - Notifications to show up. This problem came with the update.

  • What's the phone model? Did you check this guide https://gadgetguideonline.com/android/how-to-use-notification-dots-notification-badges-in-android-oreo/

• I looked at that guide looking for ways to solve but I am not receiving badge count anymore or even the dots that are supposed to be new. Galaxy 7Edge

  • Can you find the settings in Settings - notifications - app icon badge?

• Yes and it is turned on. I tried turning the switch off for a while and then back on and nothing.

  • Did you get any notifications in the notification panel?

    • I have this exact same problem. I never know when I have new messages. It seems Samsung really blew it on this update by taking away some of the features that many users liked such as being able to assign individuals different text message sounds. What good do new "cool" features do if you don't have the "old" ones that really helped you?
      What is the "notification panel"?

      • You can access notification panel by swiping downwards from the status bar.

        • I don't want to receive Notifications on the notification panel every time I get an email or text message -- that is way too many. I want the icon to show how many emails or messages are waiting for me like it always has in the past. How do we fix this?

        • By default, the notifications are grouped in notification panel. If there is not enough space, a number should be shown.

          What's your phone model?

        • It won't let me Reply below so answering here. There is nothing in my notification panel showing how many emails or Facebook or Instagram messages are out there. I have the Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge. There was no problem prior to the update.

        • Are there notifications for new emails and messages in the notification panel? If you do not notifications in the notification panel, it means notification was turned off.

          If there are notifications in the notification panel, the system will organize them automatically.

          What's exactly the problem you are facing?

• Anyone knows how to move icons between the screens? I sort icons by my own order, i press the icon for few seconds and the icon menu is opening. When I try to change position of the icon, it instantly appears on main screen. On all previous Android systems there was no problems like this one, and on Android 8.0 nothing is working and I can't find any instruction how to make my own icons order. Anyone can help?

  • Start by being on the panel you want your app icon to be on, open the app drawer, long press on the icon and it will move to the last panel you were on (your desired panel). Hope this helps.

    • Thanks for your comment, but it it not what I am looking for. I do not want to add any icon to the home screen. I need to change the order of the icons in the app screens. In the previous Android systems, you had to click on the icon few seconds and you were able to swift them between the screens, unfortunately, this way is not working on Oreo system.

      • Ahh, sorry for the confusion. Try opening your app screens and click on the 3 vertical dots to the right of the microphone icon. Click "sort" and choose "custom" and you should be able to move the icons however you want them.

  • You just press and move your finger ( without releasing your finger from the screen). Just don't hold too long.

• When you scroll up on main page it lets you search your phone content...messages/contacts/etc...can you edit what shows there?

  • It depends on what phone you are using. Google search or search bar offered by the manufacturer?

• Lg g6 that got the OTA update just last night...google search

  • Google search bar in the home screen is just a normal widget. You can tap and hold to remove it.

    If you talking about the search function in Apps screen, then you cannot remove it as it is part of LG launcher.

• Google photos problems since Orio 8.1, is this a coincidence?

  • What are the problems? There are no known problems for Google photos on Android Oreo.

• How to unsnooze notifications? I snoozed hotspot notifications I want to get it back

  • You can reboot the phone to clear all notifications including the snoozed ones. Android doesn't offer an interface to manage snoozed notifications.

• In Oreo 8.1 There is no option to add or edit an asp. So I cannot get data set up for my carrier.

  • Do you mean APN something else?

    For APN, the option is always there. In stock Android it's under Settings - Network and Internet - advanced - mobile network - advanced - access point names.

    Besides, most carriers save APN settings in the SIM card already. They also can change it when you register SIM card on their mobile networks.

• I have been unable to print a web page wirelessly from my Samsung Galaxy Tab A Oreo 8.1 tablet, tapping such as "Print recipe" in BBC Food, although it works perfectly from my Motorola first generation Lollipop 5.1 'phone. I notice, too, that "Print..." is not present in the overflow three-dot menu, unlike my 'phone. Does it not exist in Oreo? What is its equivalent?

  • Did you try Chrome?

• Is there undo/redo capabilities?

  • Nope. Android doesn't offer undo or redo options in the system level. But individual apps may offer redo/undo functions.