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Has anyone purchased a Note 8 from Amazon with the Build JDQ39.N5110UEFMH3, the actual build is N5110UEFMH3, I'm not sure if the prefix is important? I got this at the end of September and some features are missing, the obvious is the keyboard functions (Qwerty, floating,split). Samsung reps seem to be perplexed about this build. I'm thinking others may have this build and may not know that some features are missing. I want to know how to upgrade to the right 4.2.2 version without rooting. Apparently the latest build is N5110UEFMI1. I just want my new tablet to have the right build in case future upgrades are sensitive to the old build. Samsung is still on the case but so far no resolution other than sending it in for service, which I don't want to do if it can be resolved remotely. I can live without the keyboard functions, I'm more concerned with future upgrades and having some unknown build number.
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Has anyone purchased a Note 8 from Amazon with the Build JDQ39.N5110UEFMH3, the actual build is N5110UEFMH3, I'm not sure if the prefix is important? I got this at the end of September and some features are missing, the obvious is the keyboard functions (Qwerty, floating,split). Samsung reps seem to be perplexed about this build. I'm thinking others may have this build and may not know that some features are missing. I want to know how to upgrade to the right 4.2.2 version without rooting. Apparently the latest build is N5110UEFMI1. I just want my new tablet to have the right build in case future upgrades are sensitive to the old build. Samsung is still on the case but so far no resolution other than sending it in for service, which I don't want to do if it can be resolved remotely. I can live without the keyboard functions, I'm more concerned with future upgrades and having some unknown build number.
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I still don't have this resolved, hoping someone new may see this and chime in.
What model do you have?
What is your csc?
Frankly the build you have posted has a very strange build no, how certain are you that u got a genuine piece, and I would have it replaced if posible.
Your build suggests that it was done in august 2013, however The UEF part seems to be something very unlikely if we follow standard patterns. Like UE being Major Regional Part and F denoting The Major Os Build which is really strange as it's 2 generations ahead from anything that is latest available by samsung on this tab.
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intelliriffer said:
What model do you have?
What is your csc?
Frankly the build you have posted has a very strange build no, how certain are you that u got a genuine piece, and I would have it replaced if posible.
Your build suggests that it was done in august 2013, however The UEF part seems to be something very unlikely if we follow standard patterns. Like UE being Major Regional Part and F denoting The Major Os Build which is really strange as it's 2 generations ahead from anything that is latest available by samsung on this tab.
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I have a GT-N5110 that I bought from Amazon. It was in a sealed box. The Model # on the box is GT-N5110NKYXAR.
Getting it replaced was probably the wise move but I thought sending it back to Amazon for an exchange would have just resulted in another unit from the same shelf mine came from, out of the same batch of weird builds. I have gone round and round with Samsung so long the return/exchange is no longer an option.
I'm sorry, you asked what is my csc, I don't know what that is or where to find it. I appreciate your reply, don't know where to go from here, just wait for Samsung to get back to me I guess.
I purchased mine from Amazon just last week but it was actually sold by BigOutlet it also has the strange Build # JDQ39.N511OUEFMI1 Android Version 4.2.2 this is a black/brown refurbished Note 8 don't know if that makes any difference or not. I got like 3 OTA updates when I turned it on for the 1st time.
Mine has the Samsung keyboard and all it really has is Swiftkey like Flow, no split keyboard or anything like that. I didn't know it was suppose to have those.
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I purchased mine from Amazon just last week but it was actually sold by BigOutlet it also has the strange Build # JDQ39.N511OUEFMI1 Android Version 4.2.2 this is a black/brown refurbished Note 8 don't know if that makes any difference or not. I got like 3 OTA updates when I turned it on for the 1st time.
Mine has the Samsung keyboard and all it really has is Swiftkey like Flow, no split keyboard or anything like that. I didn't know it was suppose to have those.
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The build you have is the one I think I'm supposed to have, it is the one mentioned in all of the posts about the 4.2.2 upgrade. You should have the keyboard options. When you have the keyboard up long press on the key next to the spacebar and you should see the 3 keyboard options and the pen as choices. Check the tutorial under the Samsung keyboard settings. Mine shows how it should work in the tutorial but I don't get these options.
If I do that I do have the options you mentioned.
Mine had N511OUEDMD1 OUT OF BOX - 4.1.2
N511OUEEMF1 - 1st update
N511OUEEMF2 - 2nd udate
N511OUEEMI1 - 3rd update. - 4,2.2
That's the progression of the updates the last was the biggest and took awhile to download.
Hate to say this but did you do a factory reset then try checking for updstes?
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gramps50 said:
If I do that I do have the options you mentioned.
Mine had N511OUEDMD1 OUT OF BOX - 4.1.2
N511OUEEMF1 - 1st update
N511OUEEMF2 - 2nd udate
N511OUEEMI1 - 3rd update. - 4,2.2
That's the progression of the updates the last was the biggest and took awhile to download.
Hate to say this but did you do a factory reset then try checking for updstes?
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Thanks for your help. Mine came like this from the factory, brand new. I did try the factory reset, unfortunately after setting it up one time and having to do it all again with no benefit. The problem is the build and the reset only reinstalled the same build, I didn't think it would help but did it anyway, just to be able to say I tried that already. Mine was obviously built with a build that was not the final product. Now I just want to figure out how to get updated to the right one so I can get future updates.
Glad you found the keyboard options.
Sorry I'm out of ideas other than root and a different ROM but that is pretty extreme.
How long have you had it? Amazon customer support is top notch with my dealings. Maybe the will send you another one. Something is definitly not right with yours. I can send you a screenshot if you need it to make your case.
Was yours brand new or a refurbished?
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Sorry I'm out of ideas other than root and a different ROM but that is pretty extreme.
How long have you had it? Amazon customer support is top notch with my dealings. Maybe the will send you another one. Something is definitly not right with yours. I can send you a screenshot if you need it to make your case.
Was yours brand new or a refurbished?
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Mine was brand new. I didn't return it to Amazon because I figured the replacement would probably come out of the same shipment this one came from and it would have been built the same. It's now past the 30 day return period, I'll have to wait for samsung to come up with a resolution. Thanks for your help.
I am currently downloading the new set OTA. I saw someone else said it's just a security update, but the file I'm currently downloading is 1.6GB. Seem rather large for a security update?
Could you post the build number when you're all done?
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Was planning on it. It's taking forever to download though.
jack man said:
Could you post the build number when you're all done?
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ATT Note 5 Software update
schultz915 said:
I am currently downloading the new set OTA. I saw someone else said it's just a security update, but the file I'm currently downloading is 1.6GB. Seem rather large for a security update?
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I am downloading that as well. it's been an hour and the download is 1/2 way done. No where in the news does ATT mention either SW update OR a security patch.. Hope I am not disappointed after this..
What's the build no.?
This is it. It's been confirmed on multiple sites. I have yet to download it. I'm still on PE5
If this is a 1.5gig security update I'll take my note to my att store and jam it directly up the sales reps ass!
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What sites confirm it's the update?
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What sites confirm it's the update?
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None yet. But there's nothing else it could plausibly be. It's 1.4GB, the same size as our MM sideloads. Security updates have been under 100MB.
OK I see it on android central that wasn't there this morning around 8am they just posted it later.
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The whole thing gets on my nerves I like the Note series but really can't deal with update delays I think I'm going Nexus for my next phone.
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What's the build no.?
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PE6, someone just posted a screenshot on Android Central.
6.0.1 released in Oct 2015 Samsung released March 2016 (5 months later) AT&T released June 2016 (3 months later than Samsung and 8 months later than Google) and this is a Flagship device?
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6.0.1 released in Oct 2015 Samsung released March 2016 (5 months later) AT&T released June 2016 (3 months later than Samsung and 8 months later than Google) and this is a Flagship device?
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The combination of an OEM known for being slow with updates (Samsung) and a carrier that's even worse, sad to say. A shame, really. The Note5 is an excellent phone all around. In truth AT&T is worse to deal with than the the the manufacturers themselves.
Time to go to Best Buy and have them push the update to my phone.
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Time to go to Best Buy and have them push the update to my phone.
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Whoa there buddy? Where is this magical Best Buy that actually has someone there that knows something about technology? /s
Just follow the Step-By-Step guide and you could have had Marshmellow-2-slow a month ago.
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Whoa there buddy? Where is this magical Best Buy that actually has someone there that knows something about technology? /s
Just follow the Step-By-Step guide and you could have had Marshmellow-2-slow a month ago.
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Any Best Buy with a Samsung Experience in it will update your phone. Im on Cricket and on the Samsung Insights program, so no side loading. I just checked Smart Switch and it is not available today.
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Any Best Buy with a Samsung Experience in it will update your phone. Im on Cricket and on the Samsung Insights program, so no side loading. I just checked Smart Switch and it is not available today.
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Well that takes all the fun out of things in my opinion. You're gonna watch some knucklehead have at it like a drunk girl at a frat party. Half the fun is gaining the experience hacking away at an ADB shell and figuring things out on your own. Damn kids these days.... Get off my lawn.
so if we are on PE6 what is the point of updating?
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Well that takes all the fun out of things in my opinion. You're gonna watch some knucklehead have at it like a drunk girl at a frat party. Half the fun is gaining the experience hacking away at an ADB shell and figuring things out on your own. Damn kids these days.... Get off my lawn.
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You are not understanding, I would all day but my phone is a free phone, I cannot modify the phone being in the Insights program, I cannot side load the program. I have a Nexus 6 for real fun, this phone is just my meh phone compared to the Nexus 6.
Also, the guy I deal with at the Samsung Experience probably knows more about android phones than 95% of the users on here, he is an awesome dude. He actually helped me root my first free Note 3 from the Insights program and was able to keep Samsung from seeing it so I would not lose the phone. Samsung has got smart though with the program and can tell now.
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so if we are on PE6 what is the point of updating?
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If you're already on BPE6, there's nothing to update to. BPE6 is the build that's being offered OTA today to phones that are still on APE3.
I suppose that for us diehard Note keepers, we can say goodby to the idea of ever seeing Nougat? If Samsung says to return them all, I can't imagine they'll continue to support it.
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I suppose that for us diehard Note keepers, we can say goodby to the idea of ever seeing Nougat? If Samsung says to return them all, I can't imagine they'll continue to support it.
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Yup, can't see any reason for them to support a device they specially said to return and get a full refund or exchange.
i will not say never though...s8/note8/w.e the new name will be...will get ported to the note 7 i am 99% sure
Hey, we can always make S'mores!
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mgbotoe said:
Yup, can't see any reason for them to suppose a device they specially said to return and get a full refund or exchange.
i will not say never though...s8/note8/w.e the new name will be...will get ported to the note 7 i am 99% sure
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Unfortunately this whole new return thing is U.S. only. Samsung Canada us playing dumb directing me to the "latest news" on their site praising the new safe Note 7s.
If there is a second recall in the U.S. hopefully Canada follows suite.
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jmitr said:
Unfortunately this whole new return thing is U.S. only. Samsung Canada us playing dumb directing me to the "latest news" on their site praising the new safe Note 7s.
If there is a second recall in the U.S. hopefully Canada follows suite.
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wow....really o.o
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wow....really o.o
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Number 1 reason this whole thing sucks for me.
I am a Pilot with Air Canada.
During recall #1 when Samsung Canada was slow to react saying nothing was wrong with their phones I literally had to ask "are you willing to take the risk of my Note 7 having an incident in my flightdeck" to get somewhere.
I used an old phone until my replacement was ready ( I ordered directly from Samsung Canada and they refused to issue me a loner saying my phone was safe to keep using, even while I told them I AM AN AIRLINE PILOT). I have been using my new Note 7 but now I will have to stop again.
Yet again, Samsung Canada is behind the times (and will continue to be) and told me TODAY that my new Note 7 is perfectly safe and I should continue using it. Once again, telling them I AM AN AIRLINE PILOT went wooosh, right over their heads.
I am getting tired of this. If there is a second recall I am demanding a full refund for the phone and all accessories.
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So, if you are pilot, you should never carry any device wilth lithium batteries, ANY lithium batt operated device has the chance of a burning event
I think OS updates are over rated anyway. I rarely update my devices - they are usually one, at most two year devices and if an update does come within the time I actually use the device, it usually has bugs that need to be worked out the first couple months and rarely is there enough upgrade anyway. Sometimes it makes the phone worse. I am on my original custom ROM on my Note 4 Dev edition. Disabled OTA apk's via titanium. I have disabled OTA's on my N7 via Package Disabler. Neither my replacement N7 nor my original N7 did I take the battery "fix" OTA. I froze that first off on my new N7 even though it had downloaded it I never installed the update. So I have no reason to take a VZ OTA and now I can root my N7 if I want to. Doubt that would effect the recall if I have to send my N7 back. I am fine with MM. I am fine with this phone as is - best phone in the world is good enough for me.
winol said:
So, if you are pilot, you should never carry any device wilth lithium batteries, ANY lithium batt operated device has the chance of a burning event
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Ah your one of the "your over reacting" or "shouldn't have any electronics" morons.
Our Electronic Flight bags (EFBs) are Ipads, they have lithium batteries. And you would want a job where you are gone a week at a time with no cell phone to contact your Family?
Adding you to my ignore list.
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Does this now mean it's mandatory?
http://m.androidcentral.com/cpsc-is...l&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
23 new fires, well, that is more than we knew before. Damn...
I officially has a sad :crying:
What to do now...
I'll be bringing them back for a refund and have my Note 4 reactivated. My wife gave her Note 4 to our daughter and doesn't want to ask it back from her, and is going with the S7 Edge instead.
I guess I'll have to switch to a s7e or the v20. I really don't want to use my upgrade though. I want to save that for when the s8 or another note comes out.
same here Ill go back to ye olde moto x while i wait. Samsung should flag note 7 owners for 200$ off the s8 or N8 when it comes out
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I guess I'll have to switch to a s7e or the v20. I really don't want to use my upgrade though. I want to save that for when the s8 or another note comes out.
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If you get your money back, get the pixel.
Why isn't that even an option?
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If you get your money back, get the pixel.
Why isn't that even an option?
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At least for me it's because the Pixel is straight FUGLY ... and theres no excunot for how badly designed that phone is, granted this is subjective ... but the phone just looks like a cheap chinese knock off. That's why the pixel idnt even on my radar.
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If you get your money back, get the pixel.
Why isn't that even an option?
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Because the XL versions are all marked "Out of Stock" in Google's store.
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23 new fires, well, that is more than we knew before. Damn...
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Is that including the first batch or just the second batch alone?
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Samsung website was updated today and it said it's a voluntary recall.
http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/?cid=ppc-
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Is that including the first batch or just the second batch alone?
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As far as I understand, the second batch alone.
Novarider said:
Samsung website was updated today and it said it's a voluntary recall.
http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/?cid=ppc-
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government mandated recall trumps what the manufacturer says and the manufacturer will be forced to comply.
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government mandated recall trumps what the manufacturer says and the manufacturer will be forced to comply.
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And where does it say it's mandatory?
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And where does it say it's mandatory?
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in the US the CPSC has said it is mandatory, this means atleast in the US Samsung will have to fall in line and make it mandatory, but it will take them time to update the site, in the UK Samsung and phone companies are treating it as a mandatory recall or saying you take full responsibility for anything that may happen due to the phone.
Link to where the CPSC says its mandatory?
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Consumers should immediately stop using and power down all Galaxy Note7 devices, including Note7 devices received as replacements in the previous recall.
"should" is not a mandatory term.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/S...-Additional-Incidents-with-Replacement-Phones
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Link to where the CPSC says its mandatory?
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I mean listen they are not going to physically come and take the phone away from you.
But now the Note 7 will be banned from trains, and planes, the carriers wont support the phone anymore, no updates etc....
If that stuff is not important to you than i dont see why you cant keep the phone.
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Link to where the CPSC says its mandatory?
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https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/S...-Additional-Incidents-with-Replacement-Phones
the fact they have posted the recall it is telling you to return, they can't force you to if you don't want to but with a discontinued device you will lose all support and warranty as well as take full liability should the device cause any damage or injury down the road.
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Does this now mean it's mandatory?
http://m.androidcentral.com/cpsc-is...l&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
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On the Recall page shows Panasonic laptops, Toshiba laptops, Pelican flashlights all being recalled due to Batteries posing a "fire hazard".
Hmmm…
Can i please get some advice? (sorry a bit long but thought i need to provide the background info).
I have been given a Samsung Note 7 as a compensation-related gift by my network operator Vodafone and to cut a very long story short i have almost exhausted all possibilities with Vodafone and Samsung to get it exchanged for a different model or a credit.
I am currently looking at the possibilities of keeping my Note 7 if i feel i can assess (and possibly repair) it privately to confirm the safety implications and any other issues that may come up.
My questions are as follows:
1. Has anyone had success changing the Imei and model number? The reason is to protect myself from network barring and to retain app support. I have a previous Note and can use the imei. My plan was to change the model to G935F that of an S7 Edge. (There are some sites i came across but I wasn’t sure the guides were tested)
2. Can i root it and will i be able to update it regularly from core android?
3. Will the Wifi-calling feature work? Sounds like a small thing but its quite important. I have this feature on my Note 7 already and activated on my account and its very useful to me.
I live in the UK and I am an Engineer by trade. I worked for a cellular phone repair centre a number of years ago that specialised with Samsung and Nokia phones.
Whilst i have some experience and contacts in the industry, my knowledge of the current software/ firmware platforms on the market is limited so i would greatly appreciate any advice you can give.
Thanks in advance
not too sure about how you would transplant the hardcoded iemi number mate... are uk note 7s actually confirmed being banned?
You can root it and from that you can add features from the xposed library that will surely extend the life of your note 7 for years.. by which time the note 8 should be out in some form.
I read on maybe this site, or another, that someone had their Note 7 thinking it was the S7 yet still fully functioning as a Note 7 (Grace UI, etc)
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not too sure about how you would transplant the hardcoded iemi number mate... are uk note 7s actually confirmed being banned?
You can root it and from that you can add features from the xposed library that will surely extend the life of your note 7 for years.. by which time the note 8 should be out in some form.
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Thanks for info. I'm not sure if they will fully inforce a ban but the procedure for returning the n7's is pretty much the same, minus the fire proof boxes (read into that what you like). I want to see what needs to be put in place if they do.
Any idiots guide for rooting and where to download files would be appreciated.
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I read on maybe this site, or another, that someone had their Note 7 thinking it was the S7 yet still fully functioning as a Note 7 (Grace UI, etc)
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If you do that would be great.
I'm trying to stoke up some support in the uk to appeal to Samsung to at least reassess the n7's already out there but there's only a few interested. I believe there is more support in the US which may provide a much stronger case.
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If you do that would be great.
I'm trying to stoke up some support in the uk to appeal to Samsung to at least reassess the n7's already out there but there's only a few interested. I believe there is more support in the US which may provide a much stronger case.
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The official release date in the UK for the Note 7 was next week, October 28th, which ironically was the same date as the Note 2 release, Note Edge release and Galaxy View release, just different years.
Call me crazy, I recognize a pattern here.
I am a serious Note user, so instead of following the crowd I will either consider the LARGE 18.4" Galaxy View or the 6" Curved Screen Huawei Mate 9. Hmmm, Mate, Note?
For some strange reason there aren't many Samsung Stylus Devices available, can't find the Note Pro 12.2 on sale anywhere. Something is definitely up. All I know is I feel sorry for those Pixel, iPhone 7, V20 blinded sheeple.
What's their reason for refusing to exchange?
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What's their reason for refusing to exchange?
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Samsung can't help because I didn't buy it direct and Vodafone said it was giving to me as a gift and not linked to my account so I need to deal with Samsung. I know this sounds ludicrous but Vodafone are a nightmare and I was ready to book myself into rehab after the effects of previous issues. I could take this up with an ombudsman but it takes time and I'm not sure I have the energy.
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Samsung can't help because I didn't buy it direct and Vodafone said it was giving to me as a gift and not linked to my account so I need to deal with Samsung. I know this sounds ludicrous but Vodafone are a nightmare and I was ready to book myself into rehab after the effects of previous issues. I could take this up with an ombudsman but it takes time and I'm not sure I have the energy.
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The recall is voluntary. Do not believe those people who say your IMEI will be blocked or barred. It will only be blocked if the phone was purchased in a payment plan and You fail to return it. Or if You fail to keep the payments. The recall is absolutely VOLUNTARY. Do not be afraid. Many of us are keeping the phone, because we know the risk is now minimal.
All electronics have the possibility to fail. All batteries have the risk of catching fires. This risk is a lot greater when the device begins their lifecycle. So now the risk is minimal. Samsung did not take "probability" into consideration before sending those replacement phones. Meaning if you had 50 in 2 million to catch fire with the original. Now you had 50+30* of catching fire in the replacement. (*More o Less)
Samsung has a great opportunity to collect data and usage information with us. Otherwise if people panic they will just scrap the Note Series all together.
Good Luck! ?
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In short: No you can't change your IMEI, but that is not needed. If you don't want Samsung to directly know that your device is a Note 7, you need to change your device name in build.prop (but to do this you need root) and to deactivate software updates.
But I recommend you to not use the device. Samsung may not release any software updates, and the risk of exploding is still there. Even if the risk is very small, it can happen at any time, and the more time you spend with this device, the bigger is the risk.
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In short: No you can't change your IMEI, but that is not needed. If you don't want Samsung to directly know that your device is a Note 7, you need to change your device name in build.prop (but to do this you need root) and to deactivate software updates.
But I recommend you to not use the device. Samsung may not release any software updates, and the risk of exploding is still there. Even if the risk is very small, it can happen at any time, and the more time you spend with this device, the bigger is the risk.
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Thanks for your reply SaschaHa. I am just weighing up my options while waiting for a reply from Samsung hq. If i was use it I would be after I had assessed it internally.
Although Samsung wont provide updates will I be able to semi - regularly update it manually from stock? Eg nougat 7 was originally in the pipeline for the n7.
Also would wifi - calling get carried over/ integrated in the build?
CerveCesar said:
The recall is voluntary. Do not believe those people who say your IMEI will be blocked or barred. It will only be blocked if the phone was purchased in a payment plan and You fail to return it. Or if You fail to keep the payments. The recall is absolutely VOLUNTARY. Do not be afraid. Many of us are keeping the phone, because we know the risk is now minimal.
All electronics have the possibility to fail. All batteries have the risk of catching fires. This risk is a lot greater when the device begins their lifecycle. So now the risk is minimal. Samsung did not take "probability" into consideration before sending those replacement phones. Meaning if you had 50 in 2 million to catch fire with the original. Now you had 50+30* of catching fire in the replacement. (*More o Less)
Samsung has a great opportunity to collect data and usage information with us. Otherwise if people panic they will just scrap the Note Series all together.
Good Luck! ?
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Thanks CerveCesar for your advice. How will you be upgrading your roms ie to nougat 7 etc?
ccsuk said:
Thanks for your reply SaschaHa. I am just weighing up my options while waiting for a reply from Samsung hq. If i was use it I would be after I had assessed it internally.
Although Samsung wont provide updates will I be able to semi - regularly update it manually from stock? Eg nougat 7 was originally in the pipeline for the n7.
Also would wifi - calling get carried over/ integrated in the build?
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You only can update it manually if some rom developers port firmwares from other Samsung devices to the Note 7 (if Samsung doesn't release updates). But that mostly is only possible for the same Android version, so there might never be a Nougat rom for Note 7. So then the only possibility to get a newer Android version is to use a AOSP / CM(14) based rom, if a developer created one for the Note 7. But without proper drivers by Samsung, that's difficult. And I think, the most developers are going to use other devices instead of risking a burning N7.
ccsuk said:
Thanks CerveCesar for your advice. How will you be upgrading your roms ie to nougat 7 etc?
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I'm staying factory. I did not disable the 80% battery option because we ran a study and found overcharging to be 1 of 3 factors in starting fires. If Samsung sends the Nougat update, then I will just update. The customs ROMs I'm not a big fan of, because it seem one always looses some cool feature like heart monitor, Samsung Pay or scanner. I got a Note 3 that I plan to use as my flying phone and my Note 7 will be my daily driver
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I'm staying factory. I did not disable the 80% battery option because we ran a study and found overcharging to be 1 of 3 factors in starting fires. If Samsung sends the Nougat update, then I will just update. The customs ROMs I'm not a big fan of, because it seem one always looses some cool feature like heart monitor, Samsung Pay or scanner. I got a Note 3 that I plan to use as my flying phone and my Note 7 will be my daily driver
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Do you mean 60% battery limitation update? Fyi I spoke with a samsung rep today that had called into one of the stores, he believes there is a kill type update coming to force customers hands. I have the 1st addition (non batt update) so if I was to keep it I would have to root. As mentioned wifi calling is also an issue. Samsungs got a lot to answer for ditching such a great device and one that can be repaired
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Do you mean 60% battery limitation update? Fyi I spoke with a samsung rep today that had called into one of the stores, he believes there is a kill type update coming to force customers hands. I have the 1st addition (non batt update) so if I was to keep it I would have to root. As mentioned wifi calling is also an issue. Samsungs got a lot to answer for ditching such a great device and one that can be repaired
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Unless they have a Sprint Note 7 60% otherwise you can bump up to 80% charge. I recommend you get advise from an Engineer rather than a Sales Rep
I no longer have the pictures but click:
1.- Settings
2.- Device Maintenance
3.- Battery Icon
4.- Advanced Settings Menu
5.- Disable the "Limit maximum charge to 60%" tab
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Samsung can't help because I didn't buy it direct and Vodafone said it was giving to me as a gift and not linked to my account so I need to deal with Samsung. I know this sounds ludicrous but Vodafone are a nightmare and I was ready to book myself into rehab after the effects of previous issues. I could take this up with an ombudsman but it takes time and I'm not sure I have the energy.
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CerveCesar said:
The recall is voluntary. Do not believe those people who say your IMEI will be blocked or barred. It will only be blocked if the phone was purchased in a payment plan and You fail to return it. Or if You fail to keep the payments. The recall is absolutely VOLUNTARY. Do not be afraid. Many of us are keeping the phone, because we know the risk is now minimal.
All electronics have the possibility to fail. All batteries have the risk of catching fires. This risk is a lot greater when the device begins their lifecycle. So now the risk is minimal. Samsung did not take "probability" into consideration before sending those replacement phones. Meaning if you had 50 in 2 million to catch fire with the original. Now you had 50+30* of catching fire in the replacement. (*More o Less)
Samsung has a great opportunity to collect data and usage information with us. Otherwise if people panic they will just scrap the Note Series all together.
Good Luck! ?
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I just want to be clear about something. You guys are from the UK, yes?
Is the recall not the same as the US or elsewhere where the recall is mandatory and not voluntary?
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I just want to be clear about something. You guys are from the UK, yes?
Is the recall not the same as the US or elsewhere where the recall is mandatory and not voluntary?
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I'm not from the UK however I did purchase the Singapore (Same as UK) version and I'm using it on ATT Mexico.
Please refer to the Voluntary recall at: http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/
As of today the recall is only mandatory in Germany. Note 7 is banned on all flights in the US and part of Mexico. The mandatory recall will take time as the Consumer Product Safety Commission has to run a full investigation on the matter
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BozQ said:
I just want to be clear about something. You guys are from the UK, yes?
Is the recall not the same as the US or elsewhere where the recall is mandatory and not voluntary?
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I am
CerveCesar said:
I'm not from the UK however I did purchase the Singapore (Same as UK) version and I'm using it on ATT Mexico.
Please refer to the Voluntary recall at: http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/
As of today the recall is only mandatory in Germany. Note 7 is banned on all flights in the US and part of Mexico. The mandatory recall will take time as the Consumer Product Safety Commission has to run a full investigation on the matter
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Hello from Singapore then.
I suppose you're keeping your unit then.