Battery
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting assistance, check out the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Troubleshooting Page.
Background and Identification
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Android smartphone was exclusively available through AT&T in August 2017 and through T-Mobile and Sprint in November 2017. The S8 Active can be identified by model numbers SM-G892A (AT&T) and SM-G892U (T-Mobile and Sprint). The model number can be found in Settings→ About phone.
The Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, and Active contain upgraded hardware and design alterations over the S7 series, including a virtual assistant known as Bixby with a dedicated physical button, larger screens, iris scanning and facial recognition. The Galaxy S8 Active has a larger battery than the other S8 devices, containing a non-removable 4000 mAh battery (Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Specifications). The S8 line also features expandable memory up to 256 GB and a 12 megapixel camera that allows for recording video in up to 4K at 30 frames per second (4K@30fps).
The S8 Active features a rugged design with a metal frame and tougher materials designed to protect against moisture, shock, shatter, and dust (Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (AT&T) Product Page). The S8 Active is sold in Meteor Gray, but Titanium Gold is also available exclusively from AT&T.