After going through stages of grieving lol, there is just no other phone out there for me to get right now. Not even close.
What/when will Samsung do to replace the Note 7?
I'd still like a phone just like Note 7. Add bigger ram. I won't go into battery details, just make one that doesn't bloody explode :laugh:
Keep the Coral Blue, it is amazing color (no other phone has it, Google Pixel only comes close and only on the back of the phone)! Keep waterproof, it was great not having to worry about water at the swimming training!! I am sure you can do it.
Make it soon.
Make it an exchangeable battery again. What a difference that would make right about now, eh?
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It is unlikely that they will produce any phone to replace the Note 7. We will likely have to wait until next August to know what will happen. Also, they will likely end the Note line and call it something else. I'm sure by the end of October we will have more information.
Hopefuly. Call it Style or something (so it is not stylus). As long as it is still basically the same product.
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It is unlikely that they will produce any phone to replace the Note 7. We will likely have to wait until next August to know what will happen. Also, they will likely end the Note line and call it something else. I'm sure by the end of October we will have more information.
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end the note line call it something else ? they did mess up the recall but i doubt they will rename it , note name just represents what note series about
they will do nothing. Now will sell as much as possible S7 and S7E and when S8 comes they will just release it with note 7 body and new hardware... Thats why I rly don't want to get S7E... But you always can resell them :/
I have no idea, the battery in my iCrystalball just caught fire.
It appears Samsung don't yet understand this situation. Until they do they will not release any replacement for the Note 7. I don't think Samsung mobile division could take another hit like this. I suspect many staff at Samsung are having sleepless nights over this.
Ryland
What does this mean now?
http://m.androidcentral.com/cpsc-is...l&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
The s8 will come Q1 of next year. There won't be a new note or its variant until next August. They need a flagship phone to compete with iPhone which releases around that time. Their cycle of 2 flagships a year is perfect. They won't change that. They certainly won't have the note 8 compete with its sibling s8
Damn, just realised I miss Always on display. Didn't realise I have gotten so used t nit. Do you think they could give updates for N4 and N5 to make it more N7 like? Apps for Always on drain my battery like crazy.
Well, SOMETHING will be going on at least:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/samsung-galaxy-s8-release-date-9016256
The Note will reemerge
Hi Y'all
I'm quite sure Samsung will keep on producing a phone with a pessure sensitive stylus.
Apart from this unfortunate incident, the Note series has been selling like hotcakes.
They singlehandedly started the "Phablet" category.
The Note crowd chose it for a reason.
I'm currently running Note 3 and Note Pro 12.2.
If i can't get a new Note there's no reason to stick with Samsung.
The Note series is the one and only "Native" pressure sensitive solution in -droid country.
I'm not even sure there is an aftermarket solution.
As far as tablets go - the Ipad pro is the only other viable solution - And that means switching ecosystem and spending a fortune in apps.
I haven't come across any bluetooth stylii that came even close to the S-pen. I do a lot of technical drawing. I NEED a quick working stylus.
A 12.2" version of the Note 7 (Well - without the exploding battery of course ) would get my pre order in nanoseconds.
Perhaps it'll get a new name (how about Galaxy Scribe ?)
Regards
Elo
TL-DR : No way they are canceling or renaming the note line. Note 8 will be more of the usual. Note 9 is going to be a game changer using new battery tech.
Every other post on any note 7 forum has been "there is no replacement for the note line." There is no way they will rename, or flat out cancel the note line. The brand loyalty is to strong.
The Note 8 will be a higher spec version of the S8, with the normal Note goodies. I don't think the Note 8 is going to be anything revolutionary including something new on par to the iris scanner or waterproofing. More memory, faster processor, the normal upgrades from the previous years model.
The Note 9, on the other hand, is going to blow the lid off the market in one major area. Battery. I see Sammy using it's muscle in available finances and r&d to bring to market one of these new batteries the dozens of companies around the world have been working on over the past how ever many years. I'd be watching the battery industry and wait to hear about potential big value purchases of these companies by Samsung.
Think about it. What has been the one sore spot industry wide? Battery. Samsung certainly has a reason to push this now, and it would be the one feature that would truly attack Apple.
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TL-DR : No way they are canceling or renaming the note line. Note 8 will be more of the usual. Note 9 is going to be a game changer using new battery tech.
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One small flaw in your statement... The Note 8.0 came out in 2013. Logically, they'd already have planned on changing the Note name on the next release similar to how Google dropped the Nexus name on what would have been the Nexus 7 (since there was already two nexus 7 models in 2012 and 2013).
The form factor may live on but the "Note" name is dead and buried.
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What does this mean now?
http://m.androidcentral.com/cpsc-is...l&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
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It means bad journalism. Are they claiming there were 23 new "fires" since the first recall so therefore those were all replacement Note 7s? That's a ridiculous assumption.
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One small flaw in your statement... The Note 8.0 came out in 2013. Logically, they'd already have planned on changing the Note name on the next release similar to how Google dropped the Nexus name on what would have been the Nexus 7 (since there was already two nexus 7 models in 2012 and 2013).
The form factor may live on but the "Note" name is dead and buried.
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I see what you are saying about the Note 8.0 and agree with you. That info being laid out, I can see them changing the name of line. Not because of the explosion issue, but because they already used 8.
Regardless of the name, I still stand by what I said about the battery.
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I see what you are saying about the Note 8.0 and agree with you. That info being laid out, I can see them changing the name of line. Not because of the explosion issue, but because they already used 8.
Regardless of the name, I still stand by what I said about the battery.
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Sorry but I beg to differ.. Tab Note 8.0 will not be confuse with Galaxy Note 8. And 8 to Asians rhymes with Wealth. And it is look upon as a auspicious number. I'm sure they will use it.
But to me personally, it doesn't matter. I'm getting because of the function a hardware provides... not the name.
Sorry.. my bad. After reading carefully.. probably the number will still stays but the name Note may or may not..
Stick an S Pen up the bigger S8's arse. Scrap the note, and embed its functionality into the S edge series.
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Official Statement:
"We are working with relevant regulatory bodies to investigate the recently reported cases involving the Galaxy Note7. Because consumers’ safety remains our top priority, Samsung will ask all carrier and retail partners globally to stop sales and exchanges of the Galaxy Note7 while the investigation is taking place.
We remain committed to working diligently with appropriate regulatory authorities to take all necessary steps to resolve the situation. Consumers with either an original Galaxy Note7 or replacement Galaxy Note7 device should power down and stop using the device and take advantage of the remedies available."
Source: https://news.samsung.com/global/sam...note7-while-further-investigation-takes-place
What are you Note 7 holders gonna do next?! "Don't forget to answer the poll! "
A second recall is on the way: http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/ <-------- "Updated on Oct. 10 2016"
And I am still waiting my preorder!
This did not need another thread.
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This did not need another thread.
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Why not? It's the newest info and there is no real "note 7 burn discussion thread". I'm just curious why the thread is bad actually. It's an important information, that shouldn't be buried in a 20 site thread.
Btw. link to the news: https://news.samsung.com/global/sam...note7-while-further-investigation-takes-place
I returned mine and my wife's to att for complete refund.. I now have an axon 7 on order and she has the oneplus 3 coming..
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I returned mine and my wife's to att for complete refund.. I now have an axon 7 on order and she has the oneplus 3 coming..
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Yeah ... right when I can get a new phone this problem comes up and now I don't really have something to get... need a good camera and > 5.5"...
- note 7 > flames
- pixel > too expensive (could buy it, but I won't because the price itself is an insolence...)
- LG v20 > no release in europe for now
- moto z > cam not that good
- Sony Z5 > no alternate firmware / root without loosing some cam quality etc.
- One Plus, Axon, HTC ... > bad cams in comparison
Right now I even thing about getting a nexus 6p (like my wife, nightshots are awesome and cheap to get). Still will wait a bit how this disaster plays out for samsung. If they can fix it, the note is not off the table.
Same as my thoughts! You can answer the poll then
Thank you!
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Yeah ... right when I can get a new phone this problem comes up and now I don't really have something to get... need a good camera and > 5.5"...
- note 7 > flames
- pixel > too expensive (could buy it, but I won't because the price itself is an insolence...)
- LG v20 > no release in europe for now
- moto z > cam not that good
- Sony Z5 > no alternate firmware / root without loosing some cam quality etc.
- One Plus, Axon, HTC ... > bad cams in comparison
Right now I even thing about getting a nexus 6p (like my wife, nightshots are awesome and cheap to get). Still will wait a bit how this disaster plays out for samsung. If they can fix it, the note is not off the table.
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Hmmm... This really is a bummer. I got my N930FD through EBay and have no idea what to do lol.
...But there's a poll!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im going to turn my two in and go to something else... Im really pissed about it cause i love this phone, and nothing else compares....
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Hmmm... This really is a bummer. I got my N930FD through EBay and have no idea what to do lol.
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If Samsung ceases total production on it or even if they put out a v3 .. they would have to replace it for you since it's now a pariah. I'd call them and get them to exchange it for an S7 Edge. It IS the very least they could do. I really, really wanted this 2nd battery to be the fix and we could move on. Alas, that sh** ain't happening.
Im going to have to ask for a full refund. No need to try thirst note 7.
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If Samsung ceases total production on it or even if they put out a v3 .. they would have to replace it for you since it's now a pariah. I'd call them and get them to exchange it for an S7 Edge. It IS the very least they could do. I really, really wanted this 2nd battery to be the fix and we could move on. Alas, that sh** ain't happening.
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Ya this truly is a $hit storm. I love this unit as it runs perfect I'm still actually using the original unit but since all these new inconvenience it's getting frusting especially if ever they decide to stop supporting and updates. :crying:
So, will we be able to exchange the S7 Edge loaners for Note 7's once they are deemed safe again?
I know it's a hassle, but I really like this phone. I don't even care about Nougat or future updates other than security updates...
Samsung can stick the 25$ gift card/credit up their a$$. I wasted countless hours in the last 2 months on this phone. Great phone but not worth all this BS.
I suppose I will hold onto it until the v20 hits. Hopefully it's not hard to obtain since many will be jumping the sinking Samsung ship like I am.
I want to keep the Note 7. I don't want any other device. I'll replace it again if needed but I want another Note 7. There is no other device comparable to the Note. Maybe by some miracle we can get a unlocked bootloader edition Note 7 by chance. Just think how awesome custom Roms could be for this device.
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I want to keep the Note 7. I don't want any other device. I'll replace it again if needed but I want another Note 7. There is no other device comparable to the Note. Maybe by some miracle we can get a unlocked bootloader edition Note 7 by chance. Just think how awesome custom Roms could be for this device.
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You would have to wonder how much time and effort Samsung will put into this device with future updates...the community around this device will be small as well, which won't bode well for custom roms.
I was waiting for my wife's carrier to get the Note 7 in stock to get one (they had already discounted it to $0 on a 2 year contract, and her contract was up). I have and love my S7 and it has me spoiled.
If anyone can name me a 5.5in amoled screen or larger phone with awesome camera, sd card slot and good water resistance, I'll bite. I'm not a fan of the big curves of the S7 Edge
Guess I'm on track with having the S7 Edge for 2-3 years, then getting the Note 9 or 10...
Wonder what the tech will be then?
I agree with that, I am not giving up mine, but am worried about the future of updates. I have the ATT one, and they suck on updates anyways. That scares me more than the phone popping.
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I agree with that, I am not giving up mine, but am worried about the future of updates. I have the ATT one, and they suck on updates anyways. That scares me more than the phone popping.
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The way I see it, samsung will not put too much effort into updating it...because they DID say to return it completely or exchange it...as a business if i have sent out such notice, i will not expect buyers to dive at it once again (upon a second recall) if ever released...with that information, i will put my energy elsewhere to bring in profit...rather than a sinking ship.
adding sammy delay in update to that of the carrier...we are looking at nouget in 2 years lol
Over the past 2 years the Note series and S series phones have become very closely related, almost identical besides the s-pen and software. I wouldn't doubt for Samsung to scrap the note line altogether after this and have the S8 and new S8+ with included s-pen. Nightmare from the note goes away and they continue on with their successful S series. They've already had a Note 8 before so they had to change something with the name anyway. Just an idea.
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I think they push a FW update again, disabling the phone if you do not power down yourself.
But yes, I can wait... again....
As many are hearing, the Note 7 production has stopped. Reports of the line being axed have surfaced and trending on major news site, the BBC has this to say:
Samsung said it has stopped making Galaxy Note 7 smartphones due to consumer safety concerns.
The company is expected to permanently end selling the device, a person familiar with the matter said.
Samsung did not comment further.
Assuming the Note 7 is indeed axed, what do you think this means for the Stylus?
My opinion is that Samsung will steer clear of anything Noteesque for quite some time, size aside, something that makes a Note is of course the Stylus, is it likely to die with Samsung? Interested to hear your thoughts...
They will already be too invested in note 8 to kill it as well. They have already gotten patents for components in it, and expected release as early as 3/2017.
Problem is, the Note 4 (only second hand) and 5 (only grey import) also aren't available anymore, so if my Note 3 would die now, I have nothing to replace it with.
I don't agree that they will stay away from the Note platform. That would be handing lots of sales over to other makers, as I'm sure many stick with Samsung for the stylus in a Note sized product. I do hope the next one is a polished, finished product, though.
Would you agree that many buy the Note 7 regardless of the Stylus? I appreciate many buy for the feature, but I have seen so many people on XDA saying they can switch easily to a different device because they simply bought the Note 7 for the spec.
If those same people are a large part of the user base (Samsung would know I guess by Stylus usage statistics perhaps?) then launching a larger than the S7 Edge device under a different name could bode well for them?
It could be that nearly all Note users buy for the stylus, I'm just putting it out there.
I have no idea on how many don't use the stylus. Certainly if someone does not use it, it'd be easy to make different choices. But I don't really see the stylus as the issue here. It's the battery.
What to do now? S7E - don't rly like it after touching the NOTE7. Wait for S8 is too long for me. I still use S4 that is dead (at least battery is new) lol. Other brands don't have good camera like N7 or S7E... Not to start talking about accessorys i bought for N7....
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Would you agree that many buy the Note 7 regardless of the Stylus? I appreciate many buy for the feature, but I have seen so many people on XDA saying they can switch easily to a different device because they simply bought the Note 7 for the spec.
If those same people are a large part of the user base (Samsung would know I guess by Stylus usage statistics perhaps?) then launching a larger than the S7 Edge device under a different name could bode well for them?
It could be that nearly all Note users buy for the stylus, I'm just putting it out there.
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They used that stylus-statistic to slide the S6Edge+ down our throats and not bring the Note 5 to Europe. The S6E+ tanked and is now being sold with 200+ euro discounts to get rid of excisting stocks.
The Note series is the only phone with stylus. You have nowhere else to go. So switching now is an option, since there are zero new stylus phones on the market at the moment.
I hope they do not kill the stylus.
I love the stylus specially when i am at college.
It allows me to write notes or draw sketches and memes and i am arch student. To me a phone without a stylus looks awkard.. They propably will change name of the note brand by next year or dit h the stylus i hope the later does not happen.
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Would you agree that many buy the Note 7 regardless of the Stylus? I appreciate many buy for the feature, but I have seen so many people on XDA saying they can switch easily to a different device because they simply bought the Note 7 for the spec.
If those same people are a large part of the user base (Samsung would know I guess by Stylus usage statistics perhaps?) then launching a larger than the S7 Edge device under a different name could bode well for them?
It could be that nearly all Note users buy for the stylus, I'm just putting it out there.
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Still on Note 4. I think that I have used the stylus once. I keep forgetting it's even there. I bought the Note 4 because it is a good, large, solid phone with a big screen and a REMOVABLE BATTERY. That's the reason that I never went to the Note 5 or Note 7. There are two Note 4s in my family that are just under two years old. I've already had to replace the battery in one because of it not holding a charge, boot loops, etc. To me, the Note 7 was the best of the sealed phones and the only one that I would even bother considering.
What? you thought that for years, people bought a Note just because it has a slightly bigger screen than the S series?
The stylus IS the Note. It's the reason why Samsung had 2 Flagship phones instead of 1. Dude, the Stylus is here to stay, period.
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What to do now? S7E - don't rly like it after touching the NOTE7. Wait for S8 is too long for me. I still use S4 that is dead (at least battery is new) lol. Other brands don't have good camera like N7 or S7E... Not to start talking about accessorys i bought for N7....
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IPhone 7 plus smh
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IPhone 7 plus smh
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Even if ios is fast as **** the fact that I cant even put a damn icon where i want is a deal breaker to me...
I'd move to the iPhone 7 plus but they are backordered until end of November/early December...
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I'd move to the iPhone 7 plus but they are backordered until end of November/early December...
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I replaced my Note 7 with an IPhone 7 Plus through Verizon, the 256 GB versions are available now in several colors & mine is arriving tomorrow!
mysmartone said:
I replaced my Note 7 with an IPhone 7 Plus through Verizon, the 256 GB versions are available now in several colors & mine is arriving tomorrow!
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Hmm.. I just called yesterday and all the ones she checked were sold out. I wonder how much I'd have to pay for the 256 gb version.
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They will already be too invested in note 8 to kill it as well. They have already gotten patents for components in it, and expected release as early as 3/2017.
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Let's hope they learn their lesson and go back to using replaceable batteries like my trusty Note 3 does. Let's face it, it's karma, Samsung.
Andre
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Assuming the Note 7 is indeed axed, what do you think this means for the Stylus?
My opinion is that Samsung will steer clear of anything Noteesque for quite some time, size aside, something that makes a Note is of course the Stylus, is it likely to die with Samsung? Interested to hear your thoughts...
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I don't think they'll let it die. Let some time pass, bring it out again and maybe even find a new name for it, that's it.
People forget fast anyway, you can watch that in politics every day...
What do you think would happen if that problem arose with a Galaxy S phone? No galaxies any more?
TL;DR: Samsung is a monstrosity of a company. It's for sure a big inconvenience for them, but it won't break their neck and influence them too much.
Think of what would happen if that same thing happened to LG...
And you can be quite sure that all future Samsung phones will be non-exploding a f
EDIT: Whoa, I am astonished of how many people claim to switch to an iPhone....
Have fun with the limited OS and that cancer of software called iTunes
P.S. iphone 7 + is a brick compared to N7... I hate Samsung for giving up on Note 7...
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I replaced my Note 7 with an IPhone 7 Plus through Verizon, the 256 GB versions are available now in several colors & mine is arriving tomorrow!
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Sure enough they are available... Idk how much they are gonna charge me though. For me to upgrade early to the note 7 they made me spend 200 and send in my s6. They are probably gonna make me pay the tax and put $100 down so it barely increases my monthly bill.. Any advice?
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I don't think they'll let it die. Let some time pass, bring it out again and maybe even find a new name for it, that's it.
People forget fast anyway, you can watch that in politics every day...
What do you think would happen if that problem arose with a Galaxy S phone? No galaxies any more?
TL;DR: Samsung is a monstrosity of a company. It's for sure a big inconvenience for them, but it won't break their neck and influence them too much.
Think of what would happen if that same thing happened to LG...
And you can be quite sure that all future Samsung phones will be non-exploding a f
EDIT: Whoa, I am astonished of how many people claim to switch to an iPhone....
Have fun with the limited OS and that cancer of software called iTunes
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I don't use iTunes I use Spotify premium for all my music.
Just wondering who here is keeping the note 7 and taking the risk of it exploding? I'm happy to keep mine though little annoyed that they've stopped gear VR support and I'm 80% certain Samsung will eventually force us all to return the note 7 by maybe a software update that renders the phone useless.
I honestly have no idea what phone I'd get, I had the S7 edge as a temporary replacement phone while the recall was going on and it didn't feel as good as the note 7, the software wasn't as good and I missed the little features like the swipe gesture in the camera app for example. I still have my note 4 but it uses a different sim card so will have to get an adaptor but even then the note 4 seems really out dated in comparison but I get to keep the S-pen which is the biggest reason I got a note device in the first place. I also have a gear s2 smart watch and while it should work with other android phones it's just works better with a Samsung phone. I hope Samsung do something quick maybe release a note 8 and replace the note 7s with it lol there's just no alternatives.
What are you doing with your note 7?
Heading to VZW over lunch. No clue what I'm replacing with, or if they will even allow me yet (VZW 3rd Party).
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What are you doing with your note 7?
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Hanging on to it for as long as I possibly can. If the deadline for a replacement or refund is midnight on 31st December, I'll hand it in on 31st December.
Is a p**s take though like what about people who've brought cases for the note 7 and other accessories? I purchased my gear vr from ebay for £80 as the seller had it with the note 7 but didn't want it and I couldn't seem to find it anywhere online or in shops probably due to the recall. I had the S7 edge at the time so could still use it but now they've cut off note 7 support so I no longer can use my gear VR so I'd at least like to know exactly what's going on so I can possibly see about selling it. Add on top the money I've spent on apps which I can no long use on the gear VR it's just ridiculous. I personally wouldn't mind waiting through another recall as long as I get to keep and use the note 7 I have then just swap it for a new and hopefully completely safe note 7 but looks like the note 7 is done for.
I'm keeping mine. I will treasure it even more now knowing once it's gone, it's gone forever. Now I need to figure out a way getting rid of the 60% charging cap. I love this phone so much!
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Heading to VZW over lunch. No clue what I'm replacing with, or if they will even allow me yet (VZW 3rd Party).
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VZW was no help here. They said deal w Samsung. BS.
If I change the build.prop file, do you reckon I can trick the oculus app into thinking it's an S7 edge not a note 7?? I used it on the gear vr before the update and it seemed to work okay without getting stupidly hot even had it on charge lol.
The phones I want aren't out yet... Hoping final refund instructions come out in time to pre order the v20.. or maybe the pixel . I'm in the Philippines... Don't know how I can order the pixel lol
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VZW was no help here. They said deal w Samsung. BS.
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If not today, give it some time. This is still breaking news and info. hasn't flown down yet.
I did notice in my VZW account that my Note 7 now says "Upgrade Eligible". This wasn't there yesterday. Something on the back end happened.
At minimum, I'm going to deactivate this device and put an old phone on the account for now.
TMO has offered to exchange me out of this POS. But as others have said, there is nothing out there right now to really hold it down. So my question is this, Nougat won't be released for the N7 I suppose, what is the true lifespan of the phone with updates not being released for it? And of course, there is the explosion possibility?
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TMO has offered to exchange me out of this POS. But as others have said, there is nothing out there right now to really hold it down. So my question is this, Nougat won't be released for the N7 I suppose, what is the true lifespan of the phone with updates not being released for it? And of course, there is the explosion possibility?
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Personally - and you have to make up your own mind on this - I am not even 0.000000000001 % bothered about the "explosion risk". You have about as much chance of winning Euromillions tonight, and in my view, that is no basis to reject a piece of equipment.
The lack of updates and also dismal resale value is much more concerning.
But worse than any of that, I think Samsung will send out an update that cripples the phone. They did it with Rev.1. so I have no reason to assume they won't do the same with Rev.2. Your choice to keep it may very well be taken out of your hands, which personally, I think is disgusting.
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If not today, give it some time. This is still breaking news and info. hasn't flown down yet.
I did notice in my VZW account that my Note 7 now says "Upgrade Eligible". This wasn't there yesterday. Something on the back end happened.
At minimum, I'm going to deactivate this device and put an old phone on the account for now.
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Yeah, I'm back on my OG HTC One, lol. So far 1 hour on the phone with Samsung and everyone is clueless. About to hang up and just hit VZW again in a day or two. I have to say, though, it's irritating to be paying on a device that is powered down and not activated on my line (Edge financing).
Time to cut loses. Thats what samsung did. The phone hase become a liability. Get your money back if you can.
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Yeah, I'm back on my OG HTC One, lol. So far 1 hour on the phone with Samsung and everyone is clueless. About to hang up and just hit VZW again in a day or two. I have to say, though, it's irritating to be paying on a device that is powered down and not activated on my line (Edge financing).
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Why don't you just use it? Seriously there's been like 8 with problems out of what, 2 million, 3 million? Seriously you have more chance of being run over than having a problem with the device.
The thing with statistics is they can be unintuitive and lead to strange conclusions. Let's say one phone in every 500,000 is going to develop a fault and catch fire. From Samsung's perspective, that means they can be certain they will have lots of unhappy customers, potential lawsuits and bad publicity and therefore it's a bit of a no-brainer to stop selling it.
But from your perspective, you have a 500,000:1 on chance that your phone will have no problems. And in the remotely unlikely event that it does, how likely is it to kill you, burn your house down or anything like that. Even less likely. There are ZERO such reports.
So it's up to you, but for me, it's a no brainer to keep using it, and I hope Samsung will respect that point of view and not cripple our phones with some unnecessary and unwanted forced update.
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Personally - and you have to make up your own mind on this - I am not even 0.000000000001 % bothered about the "explosion risk". You have about as much chance of winning Euromillions tonight, and in my view, that is no basis to reject a piece of equipment.
The lack of updates and also dismal resale value is much more concerning.
But worse than any of that, I think Samsung will send out an update that cripples the phone. They did it with Rev.1. so I have no reason to assume they won't do the same with Rev.2. Your choice to keep it may very well be taken out of your hands, which personally, I think is disgusting.
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Yeah I agree I'm not so much concerned about the explosion risk but just the lack of support and updates in the future. Wish they'd just let us take the risk I for one wouldn't sue Samsung if my note 7 does explode there's little chance that you haven't heard about the issues from somewhere therefore it's not Samsung's fault that I took the risk.
What did samsung do with the phone after they recalled it, if they didn't fix the issue?
Samsung UK web site has no mention of recall for v2.
Doing nothing until Samsung (who I bought it from) contact me. Even then it won't be going back until it's knocked out by Samsung.
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Samsung UK web site has no mention of recall for v2.
Doing nothing until Samsung (who I bought it from) contact me. Even then it won't be going back until it's knocked out by Samsung.
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https://twitter.com/SamsungUK/status/785863444696272896, they want UK note 7 owners to give the phone back
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Yeah I agree I'm not so much concerned about the explosion risk but just the lack of support and updates in the future. Wish they'd just let us take the risk I for one wouldn't sue Samsung if my note 7 does explode there's little chance that you haven't heard about the issues from somewhere therefore it's not Samsung's fault that I took the risk.
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Indeed. Just looking it up now, you are 500 times more likely to die from riding a motorbike than you are to have a fire with your Note 7. (Assuming 1 phone per 500,000 has a problem.)
best buy exchanged mine out with no questions asked. I was told to even keep the 256GB SD card. unfortunate I went to the dark side and got iphone7 plus. The LG was just cheap and I was unimpressed. Buying the Google Pixel XL outright to bring over to Sprint was not a option for me. I am done with Sammy with all the issues I have had with there products since the Note 4 and other house hold appliances. Iphone was my only option.
And the winner is…
The Note 9. I mean Mate 9.
http://playfuldroid.com/alleged-huawei-mate-9-and-mate-9-pro-renders-had-been-leaked/
People should have waited, instead of "rushing in". Patience is a virtue.
This phone looks identical to the Note 7.
Makes you wonder, doesn't it?
I am raving about this phone specifically because we all know the Note 7 was "the most beautiful phone that ever was". Well now, we have a possible identical "replica", yet some of the specs simply blow away all competition bar none! Insane price tag of $1300 to prove it.
(The website I linked was used to give us an impression of what to expect. By all means check out some of the more established sites, such as gsmarena for more substantial information)
To be revealed on November 3rd.
I want it! Who's with me?
Who are we? Huawei.
(World's 3rd largest Cellphone Manufacturer. Who knew, right?)
It is nice but it is not blue . Plus I have read the premium version will only be available in China.
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It is nice but it is not blue . Plus I have read the premium version will only be available in China.
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What's wrong with Lavender?
Somewhere I read (cliche statement right there) there will be a multitude of colors to choose.
China only? Then why give us the 1300 figure in Dollars? Please why China? I am moving to China. You coming MateFreak?
LO. Sure if they waterproof it for me. After 1300 USD I will have to swim back home
Downright stupid not to make the pro version available in Europe, I'll rather wait for the note 8 then
Dudes. Please don't do the silly thing all tech websites do, like "hey! best note 7 replacements" and then show phones WITHOUT STYLUS... Each time I am forced to take the bait and realize that's its yet another big screen phone with the exact same specs as any other flagship phone. A phone without a Stylus can't replace the Note 7.
Yet no one says "no stylus no dice" and rushes out to get the V20, Pixel, iPhone, etc, etc.
This is a Note 7esque Phone, and we are on the Note 7 forum. I mean sure, go for the Note Pro 12.2, even a S7 Edge, but to think otherwise?
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Dudes. Please don't do the silly thing all tech websites do, like "hey! best note 7 replacements" and then show phones WITHOUT STYLUS... Each time I am forced to take the bait and realize that's its yet another big screen phone with the exact same specs as any other flagship phone. A phone without a Stylus can't replace the Note 7.
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I totally understand this. To be honest, I am still trying to figure out why so many people got the Note7, but admit the stylus wasn't important or a thing they used. Why didn't they upgrade to the S7 Edge six months earlier. To me, the point of the Note series was the stylus once the other phones got big screens, too. There is no other phone that makes taking hours of notes easy to do and easy to reference.
I am stuck in a horrible limbo without a true replacement phone. I keep hoping someone is going to post a "I found a replacement" link that has a stylus.
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To be honest, I am still trying to figure out why so many people got the Note7, but admit the stylus wasn't important or a thing they used.
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Premium build, Better looking form factor, larger screen, latest tech. etc. I use my stylus, just not as much as people think you're supposed to, that's like saying "why do you have a waterproof phone if you don't go swimming?" waterproof or not, my phone will never see water. If the S8 was an exact clone of the Note 7 minus the s-pen, I'm all over it. But if it comes out looking like another rounded, pebble-shaped, bubbly piece of glass like the S7 I'll once again pass and wait for the Note 8 that i hope has the sharper corners and better overall aesthetics . I work professionally as a graphic designer and freelance digital illustrator, and STILL maybe only pull the stylus out once a week to jot down a grocery list or idea, unless you're someones personal assistant or something like that, I really don't see the s-pen never leaving your hand.
The Note isn't and hasn't ever been just about the s-pen.
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I totally understand this. To be honest, I am still trying to figure out why so many people got the Note7, but admit the stylus wasn't important or a thing they used. Why didn't they upgrade to the S7 Edge six months earlier. To me, the point of the Note series was the stylus once the other phones got big screens, too. There is no other phone that makes taking hours of notes easy to do and easy to reference.
I am stuck in a horrible limbo without a true replacement phone. I keep hoping someone is going to post a "I found a replacement" link that has a stylus.
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The s7 edge has "sharper" edges on the screen the Note 7 are more subtle making it easier to use. The always on display on the Note 7 is MUCH more useful. These are the two biggest and most important differences to me between the Note 7 and s7 edge. I don't use the S-pen all that often but there are some situations where it's unbelievably useful.
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The s7 edge has "sharper" edges on the screen the Note 7 are more subtle making it easier to use. The always on display on the Note 7 is MUCH more useful. These are the two biggest and most important differences to me between the Note 7 and s7 edge. I don't use the S-pen all that often but there are some situations where it's unbelievably useful.
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S7E got the N7's always on display with latest update.
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S7E got the N7's always on display with latest update.
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I thought so as well but My Wife's didn't. Third party apps still do not show up on her AOD. I have cleared cache and it did not help.
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I thought so as well but My Wife's didn't. Third party apps still do not show up on her AOD. I have cleared cache and it did not help.
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I hadn't noticed, but they don't show up on mine either. Maybe with the next update.
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I hadn't noticed, but they don't show up on mine either. Maybe with the next update.
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My wife's AOD in her s7 edge is practically useless. Basically just a clock.
My hope is that the note 5 gets the AOD when it gets the Nougat update. I just purchased a note 5 to use till the next note comes out.
I'm considering Pixel XL with Project FI. It's a downgrade for sure, but It's a fastest android phone and from Google. And Project FI is only available on Google phones - basically, unlimited text/talk plus some data, best coverage in the US and possibly the world for only $25 a month.
What do you think?
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S7E got the N7's always on display with latest update.
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Its no way as useful even with the update.
It won't show you calendar appointments and tasks like it does on Note 7. Other SPen related features like pinning hand written notes on the AOD screen are amazing useful and convenient. These could never come to the S7 Edge.
I remained on my Note4 for the time being. But I don't think I can wait one whole year for the Note8. One, my phone may not last that long. Two there is competition out there already surpasing the Note7 in some aspects. Three I think people like to change phones as their contracts expire, which was a probably while ago now for many. The question is though CAN they make it happen sooner. They still supposedly don't know the cause of Note7 failure so time does not seem to be on their side. Which, for me at least, sucks. Note7 is just too expencive for me with all the downsides. So unless Samsung does something soon, I can see a lot of people turning away after some time.
I don't think Samsung can afford to rush it. Look what happened with the Note 7. If they rush the 8 and have similar issues that would be catastrophic. I thought I read they were aiming for summer time launch for the note 8,and February for the S8. Loved my note 7 so very interested in how they'll handle the next 8. After two very expensive recalls on the N7, I truly hope they can make sure the 8 comes out successful.
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But we already have the Galaxy Note 8.0
http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/tablets/others/GT-N5110ZWABTU
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Wow you have impressive patient! I'm still on the Note7 trying to hold out to see if Canada adopts the 50 percent discount on the Note8 like Korea is doing, but it looks like I'm liking the Xiaomi Mi MIX more and more everyday.
I also think Samsung needs to take their time with releasing future devices and not get ahead of them self just to beat the competition.
I am pretty sure I have no patient and I don't have much patience . Likenthey say, 6 months is already eternity in tech world. I am afraid Samsung will loose battle with time if they don't hurry up . I am simply not interested in a device s7 with such a small screen to be tied to for 2 years.
Honestly speaking, the Note 7 didn't feel like a rushed product to me.
Everything feels good, the software was solid, the features were outstanding.
I'm a firm believer now that the exploding batteries was due to a design flaw of the phone itself, and not defective batteries. And that it was something not easy to identify during testing phase.
I hope Samsung will be honest and forthcoming with their investigation reports and then draw out what preventive measure they have in place to prevent this from happening again.
Yes so I think they don't have to quite make a foldable phone yet (I would not buy it anyway hahaha), but they need to make a better version of Note7. More ram, bigger battery, better screen to bezel ratio with keeping ip68 and design would be enough for me. But if it was fast enough. If not there are at least 2 phones competing even now.
I also think they should reach a firm cause of Note7 disaster and make sure they make it right. But they are professionals, they can't take forever doing it. People won't wait that long. They owe it to us to work well and swiftly, otherwise they may as well give up in the phone making alltogether.
Samsung shouldn't hurry with Note 8. They should take their time to make the best phone ever so that people cannot refuse buying it.
Hurrying is what got Samsung in trouble in the first place. Repeating such a mistake would be... well, idiotic, for them.
For consumers, there's also a silver lining - this gives room to some other company to step up to the plate and knock it out of the park.
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I don't think Samsung can afford to rush it. Look what happened with the Note 7. If they rush the 8 and have similar issues that would be catastrophic. I thought I read they were aiming for summer time launch for the note 8,and February for the S8. Loved my note 7 so very interested in how they'll handle the next 8. After two very expensive recalls on the N7, I truly hope they can make sure the 8 comes out successful.
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Samsung has a history of making good mobiles. If I am not mistaken they have produced more mobile phones than any other brand to date? Why would you think Samsung could or may botch up the Note 8? There proven test record clearly shows they are expert at what they do.
I have every confidence the Note 8 will be another marvel of technology as all previous Samsung phones have been. This episode with the Note 7 is not about mass problems its the prevention or possible prevention. If we exaggerate the number of known failed Note 7 by 100% this still makes the note 7 have a failure rate of about 100 out of 3.5 million. Now apply the math to all the Samsung phones out there and the possibility of the Note 8 being a lemon is so Infinitesimal it cant be recorded.
Ryland
If Samsung make me eat my words I shall kick the cat! :silly:
The problem is however that the media will be keeping an extra sharp eye on a new Note, even if they have like 5-10 failures among those many millions, it will be all over the news again.
They should take their time, solve the issue of the Note 7 if they haven't done so already and make sure it doesn't happen again. I'd rather see them wait an extra month and make sure they did it right the first time, than to see them release the new Note a month early only to have issues again.
Samsung should address the issue head and not treat this whole episode lightly.
They got away with a tongue-in-cheek humour when they highlighted the Note 7 S-Pen doesn't fit in backwards, an obvious jab at their Note 5's flaw. But they can't apply the same technique with the battery.
I remember a few years ago, when the Sony Playstation Network was hacked and the whole network was down for a month, then President and CEO of Sony Entertainment America started the E3 conference addressing the incident, issue an apology and rolled out compensation for its customers, before proceeding with their usual gaming stuff.
Back then, I was very indifferent with PlayStation. But after that, I was impressed at how they addressed this.
Samsung should do something similar before launching their next flagship, assuming it's the Galaxy S8 in Q1 2017. Hold a conference, address the issue, offer an apology, introduce the S8 with the prevention measures they've taken from their Note 7's investigation. That's the least they should do without joking about it to restore confidence.
Well, I for one hope this roumor is close to reality. I definately think Samsung can do it. They are professionals and of course they were not able to resolve matters in two weeks, but a couple of months should be enough! But I suppose you guys are all against it, right? Maybe cause you kept Note7s and can't upgrade so soon? just kidding. Anyway, this says Note 8 could be anounced Q1 2017:
http://www.inquisitr.com/3661760/sa...-in-january-analyst-says/#546p4XTLB5O1X1ER.99
With how much profit the lost over the Note7 failure, I don't think they can aford to wait. S8 won't sustain them for long. Personally, I will wait until more news in January. Then I will have to decide what to do. I may have to go for Huawei Mate 9.
I think they should release the Note8 before the S8 or S8E. It is unfinished business that should be addressed before they move forward expecting confidence from their customers.
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I think they should release the Note8 before the S8 or S8E. It is unfinished business that should be addressed before they move forward expecting confidence from their customers.
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I'm willing to try the Note 8 if/when it's released. I might even pre-order again in this case. The note 7 was a hone in a class by itself Imogen. Note 8 will be as well.
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I'm willing to try the Note 8 if/when it's released. I might even pre-order again in this case. The note 7 was a hone in a class by itself Imogen. Note 8 will be as well.
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I see myself in line for it as well. I just think Samsung could really make a statement and take the Goliath stance by hammering out the Note8 first next year. Just to prove who is boss....
January? I highly doubt so. Samsung is still in the midst of containing the mess. They still need to convince people to surrender their Note 7.
I don't see the Note 8 announcement in January. S8 maybe, but Note 8.
Anouncment doesn't mean beginning of sales. By March it could be done. I hope it will be. Yeah, so glad to see people wanting an early release as well.
I'll be the 2nd quarter at least and probably near the end of the quarter, would be nice not having to wait that long, feckin waited for the Note 5 that was a disapointment so didn't get that and then waiting for Note 7 which was recalled before it was really on the market here
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January? I highly doubt so. Samsung is still in the midst of containing the mess. They still need to convince people to surrender their Note 7.
I don't see the Note 8 announcement in January. S8 maybe, but Note 8.
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Well, speaking for myself, the only way for them to get me, personally, to surrender my Note7 is to do exactly that. Release the Note8.
I have decided to name mine "Nate".