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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supersnackbar:
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I hadn't had the chance to root. Was on the road without access to the internet (other than the FoxFi on my Note). Was going to root once I got home, but the update caught me and updated...even after I told it to delay...now this thing is running 4.4.2...hence all the new bugs and glitches.

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What they are referring to in frying the motherboard is the digital fuse that trips. I think it is part of Knox...a security feature to keep your phone from being hacked by others...and by users since it doesn't know the difference.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TortuousAugur:
So, if I understand you correctly, as long as I'm happy with the phone, and plan to keep the handset or don't care that I trip Knox, they can downgrade it, and I can continue to install a custom ROM, which, from my understanding, would trip it anyway?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Yes an no. I have not found anyway what so ever to downgrade from 4.3 or higher. Believe I have looked. Ideally I would like to be on MI9 and able to use Root de LA Vega tool and bypass the boot loader. At this time its just not possible. I know the some are working on Kexec which will allow boot loader bypass but this process is very complicated and slow going. You could try to take it to somebody who claims they can revert back to a prior version but the likely hood of you having a working handset afterwards is slim to none.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TortuousAugur:
Guess I'm just SOL. Thanks for the responses.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
My note 3 is stock as well. On my 3rd note 3. My first 2 was rooted. This one I've just been too lazy to even bother lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Grompy:
You have a 14 day no questions asked return window. Return the phone come back the next day and get a new one or go to a different store.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
That's assuming he's within his 14 days. But also a restocking fee if I remember correctly

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TortuousAugur:
Yes, but I'm not trying to spend any more money on it. I would have to pay a $35 restocking fee to do that, then go through the buying process again.

If there are people working to break the current version, then it's just a waiting game for me. It's not like I must have my handset with root access this instant.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] forgiven90:
New Verizon Account?

Hello, I am a returning Verizon customer that has been away from the states some 3 years on a mission trip and would like to know my options with Verizon. Wife and I both have the LG G2 (Verizon variant) so equipment isn't a problem. My main question is can I get a plan/numbers without a contract? (I don't care for a contract at all now coming from prepay in another country.) For example the More Everything Plan would be $40 per device ($80) and 6 GB shared data would be another $80 ($160 total) I assume this is before taxes? What could I expect for taxes to cost? Or would there be a better deal from Verizon that I could use our G2's with? I Also was thinking of flashing these phones to PagePlus. With the same amount of data and unlimited T&T their cost is $110 (before taxes I assume) BUT at only 3G speeds. What should I do?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
That's really up to you. As long as you are providing equipment or doing the new edge program you can go in contract free. As far as plan cost really depends on which you choose. I'm sure that if you talked to a rep who knew what they were doing they could get you a cost effective plan for both you and your wife.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KruseLudsMobile:
Why did you decide to root your Note 3?

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Rooted my Note 3 just for the freedom of customization. Been bouncing between Android and iOS for years now. Plus I like having the freedom of flashing a custom rom if I want. Every android device I have ever owned all the way back to the OG Droid have been rooted. There are of course limitations now with locked bootlaoders and such. But there are steps that do the trick to get passed all that. Bottom line its my device I played full retail value for it I should be allowed to do what I want to it as I do not carry warrantee or anything like that. I have never submitted a claim. If I screw something up I have the knowledge to fix it. Carriers should not be allowed to dictate what I do to my device and I won't let them.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KruseLudsMobile:
I agree, but starting with my Galaxy S3 and Jelly Bean I no longer felt it was necessary to root. I always rooted before that mainly to improve performance and battery life. Once I got the Galaxy S3 however, and with Jelly Bean, the hardware and software was finally mature enough to perform the way one would expect. Other than that, the extra customizations were not really as necessary for me to be able to do - and I've bought it on contract etc. The only reason now why I might still root is the fact that third party apps are now restricted in KitKat from reaching across Ext SD Card directories for deleting and moving files. I heard that Google finally wised up to all the complaining about this and have added new API's to allow third party apps to do this but it will only be coming in Android "L" (Lollipop?). Do you think the Note 3 will get L?

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borderpatrol1987:
If you bring your own device it's only $15 per device access
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KruseLudsMobile:
When I am on a call and then receive a call, it let's me swap them. How do I merge them? How do I end only one of the calls?

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When I make two calls, how do I swap them instead of merging them? How do I hang up on only one of them?

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supersnackbar:
A-freein-men!!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
The note 3 should definitely getting Android L. If the s3 got Kit Kat then I don't see why the Note 3 would not receive Android L. If it doesn't however then am afraid the Note 3 will be my last samsung device.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
Install Sdfix kit kat.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KruseLudsMobile:
I'd rather not root so I can eventually install "L" by the normal OEM OTA upgrade and then it wouldn't be an issue anyway.

Sent from my Galaxy Note III; Previous owner/hacker of Galaxy S III, Galaxy Nexus, Droid X, HTC HD2, HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC Tilt, HTC 8525, O2 XDA II, O2 XDA.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
Sdfix is actually on the play store.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reilly1812:
And in the play store it tells you up front it requires root.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
Oops my apologies. Thank you for the correction.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
Hopefully this issue is something Google fix in their Android L Installment. Because this issue is and can be very bothersome for those who use their sd card a lot.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
There is a fix for the sdcard issue so not a problem for me. As far as note 3 getting Android L "LemonCake" as I heard. Yes I'm sure it will but will likely be same as 4.4 and be a march update of next year by the time Samsung and Big Red come to an agreement

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KruseLudsMobile:
When I am on a call and then receive a call, it lets me swap them. How do I merge them? How do I end only one of the calls? Also, when I make two calls, how do I swap them instead of merging them? How do I hang up on only one of them?

Sent from my Galaxy Note III; Previous owner/hacker of Galaxy S III, Galaxy Nexus, Droid X, HTC HD2, HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC Tilt, HTC 8525, O2 XDA II, O2 XDA.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borderpatrol1987:
It's for that reason I may leave Samsung. I upgraded to the note 3 in February, and so far have been disappointed with the lack of support from vzw and Samsung with updates. When my next upgrade in December rolls around, I may switch to another manufacturer.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I'm in the same boat. Considering the M8 or iPhone 6 in Feb cause I want the 5.5 inch lol

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borderpatrol1987:
I'll never go iPhone so I'm leaning towards the M8
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] recDNA:
Any reason you prefer m8 to g3?

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Never been an LG fan. Just don't like their devices.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] recDNA:
I never did before but this one sounds good. I will wait to try it first. I gave up on HTC and Motorola because I like multicolor led notifications.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I lean towards HTC for Soff and unlockable bootloader. Played with G2 for a while wasn't too impressed. Wife wants G3 so we will see. Happy with my N3 so not in a real hurry to ditch it lol . although if the right deal came along can't say I wouldn't take it.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borderpatrol1987:
HTC has awesome support for updates, and they make unlocking the bootloader easy with their portal.

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Theirs a free non root app in the appstore that does that on any device. I used it on my RAZR HD
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
Im definitely going to get the iphone 6 as my main phone then probably use my note 3 or blackberry q10 for my business phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Which version! 4.7 or 5.5 inch? 4.7 should have September release and 5.5 will be in February.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
5.5
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
Am pretty sure I will end up with boh version of the iphone 6 but as soon as the note 4 comes out both iphones are probably going back in their boxes as backup phones
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scott_65:
Cool, just ran across this thread. Kinda neat to have a verizon rep on here that knows whats going on.

So I live in west texas, zip code 76904. We recently had a big storm that knocked over a bunch of buildings, power lines, etc. Alot of people started having bad service afterwards, understandably. Shortly after, I rooted and rommed to kitkat, and my signal just kind of stayed pathetic. If I go to the local verizon store, nobody knows what the term root even means. They are going to blame my problem on that. Don't get me wrong, it may be, but it may NOT be. They are just going to assume. Do you have any way of looking to see if there are any tower issues in this area?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
Yeah. I can look into it for you and see what problems are currenty going on in the area.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenkimg:
Some things u won't have to worry about if go with iphone--whether you'll be able to write to additional memory since there is none, whether to have on hand flash drives for unlimited cloud-independent memory via usb-otg, and whether to carry a spare battery when age shortens its usefulness since it's non-replaceable. (And you only have to wait till Feb '15 or longer if it's delayed).
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnciaccio:
My wife has the Galaxy S3 and is in Honduras at the moment so she uses a SIM from there however she called me and said t he SIM card for Verizon is not detected now when she put it back in. I had her clean it but it must have gotten damaged somehow. She put the claro Honduras card back in and it works perfect.

So my question is: When she gets back will she still be able to call me since Verizon is cdma?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrootz:
[MENTION=508962]villa[/MENTION]Castana,

Can you please check out this link below and does it mean that the new law bill allows us request for unlocking bootloader or just the sim card to use other carriers?

Let me know thanks

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...g-bill-as-the-senate-now-its-all-up-to-obama/
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borderpatrol1987:
Only carrier unlocks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jolly_roger_hook:
I have a note 3 on edge plan in sept my year with it half paid is up and I want to get a new phone my question is is there a way to keep paying off this phone while also geting a new phone on my edge plan still?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corona63976:
Here's a legit question, why lock the phones to begin with. The phones belong to us we pay Verizon for their tower use which I might add rocks! but the share everything plan is B.S. I was with alltel before they were bought from Verizon I never had one problem until the sale. We the customers are what make the company not the company it's self. So why not ask us what we want instead of just doing it? Is it because we are under contract and it's subject to change when ever they deem necessary and we as customers are legally bound by contract?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scott_65:
corona

Don't get me wrong, I'm not on "their side". I love modifying my phone just as much as the next guy. But from a manufacturer and sellers point of view, I can understand locking one down. The majority of people don't mess with their phones, they want rock solid reliability day in and day out, otherwise they get pretty upset. Plus, the seller has to provide a warranty for these devices. Its hard to justify standing behind "your" product when someone has installed something other than "your" software to control it. So even though I have rooted every smart phone I have ever owned, and will continue to do so, I can understand where the big box companies are coming from by trying to keep a little control on these things. I've know too many people, both personally and here on the boards, that complain (and admit) to doing something wrong, bricking their phone, and scrambling to find a way to erase their tracks so they can warranty to get a new one and try again.

Just my .02
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
Hi everyone. My apology for the delay. My car's alternator went out on me this weekend. Replaced it with a new one already but doing some testing on the engine so please be patient with me. Hopefully I can get back to everyone's question later this evening.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
This is a great answer to the question at hand. Just want to add Network vulnerability to the list. If you mod your phone there is nothing there to protect the network that is serving is so well.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donc113:
You trade in your note 3 (to verizon)...if it's in great shape, you will owe nothing except full price for your new phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Virus1x:
You must finish one agreement to start another one, thus you must pay the 1 year remaining payments on your note 3, to begin a new edge agreement. hope this helps..

VERIZON INDIRECT MANAGER Phx, Arizona
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xxperrin:
Edge is a joke. if you just sign a normal 2 year agreement and want a new phone before 2 years...just pay the early termination fee. It is cheaper to pay that and sell your old phone on ebay than to pay for edge.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jolly_roger_hook:
Not really once the next phone In the line comes out for your phone it drops the price of your phone at least by half which is somerime less then the $200 termination fee as well edge is the same as paying the price you would pay for a two year contrat for a phone you get to keep except to u can upgrade once a year with the exception you dont get to keep the phone helps ppl that have a very low income
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donc113:
I suggest you go look at the policy again, you do not have to finish making payments on the first phone. In fact, you MUST turn in your old phone. If you had to keep making payments on it...then it is yours to keep...and Verizon is stealing by forcing you to both pay full price and to give back the phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Virus1x:
Donc I work for Verizon he asked how do I keep my note and get a new device. if your agreement is paid in full you are under no obligation to trade in the phone you can simply start a new edge agreement please do not make such wild statements and don't tell me to read policies here in Phoenix I was one of the managers responsible for the successful roll out of edge.

Jolly to answer your question. If you finish this agreement you can start another without trading in your phone.

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Actually..... You can upgrade after 30 days under meeting one of two criteria.

You've paid for 1/2 the device you wish to trade it in and get a new one, E.g. Edge up early so to do this after 30 days you start agreement then pay 1/2 the device remaining cost. Trade in the device get a new one.

Other way.. Is paying it in full start edge pay it in full, begin a new edge agreement this one doesn't have a 30 day wait requirement since the phone isn't being traded in.

If a phone is going to be traded in, it must be in good condition which is why they now push ausurion and AppleCare harder then ever.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donc113:
You apparently don't work for the Verizon Wireless that posts this information on it's website www.verizonwireless.com (note the part about the original device MUST BE TURNED IN) The OP said he wanted a NEW phone and his current phone was 1/2 paid for. You told him he had to finish paying for the first phone before he could start a new edge plan.

From Verizon's website:

Once you join Verizon Edge, you have the option to get a new device without any upgrade fees. You're eligible to upgrade after 30 days and 60% of your current Edge device is paid off.

To be eligible for the Edge Up option, the original device purchased using Verizon Edge must be returned in good working condition and have no significant damage as determined by Verizon Wireless. Good, working condition factors include, but are not limited to, functionality, cracks, visible corrosion, water damage, charging port and whether Find My iPhone is turned off.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xxperrin:
So...looking at my situation.... I bought a Note 3 in March. The Early Termination fee is a maximum of $350...declining by $10 per month. Therefore, it would cost me roughly $300 to get out of my contract right now paying the ETF. I can sell the phone for close to or more than that much no problem and sign up for a new contract and get the latest phone. So, how does Edge save me money over that? Serious question here...because if you can answer that question, I may go for it once my contract is up. Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Virus1x:
etf, use to work like that but with the introduction of edge short of closing your account you can't reproduce that since edge launch.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Just wish I could get an early edge Lol.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
True. I'm a lover of both IOS and Android. The day apple makes a iPhone for Verizon that allows you to be on a call and use data at the same time on Verizon's network is the day I will get rid of my Q10 for business purposes.

Our Verizon Galaxy S3 variant is internationally unlocked. However am not too sure of the specifics with that Honduran network. If she doesn't get another Verizon Sim card upon returning to the states then that Honduran carrier she is using would be roaming. All she needs is just a new Verizon Sim card when she returns.

Definitely only for carrier unlocks. I don't think a bill to force carriers to unlock their bootloaders is anywhere in the works.

Unfortunately not. Since your on the edge plan to get a new device means you would have to edge up and trading your current edge device.

I see we have a IAM in the house. Awsome :)

Lol I'm not even early edge eligible lol

Now everyone let's just try to relax and stay civilized here. I understand a few people may be upset for multiple reasons but no need for any vulgarity or animosity.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borderpatrol1987:
They do, any LTE phone will do the trick.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
That's incorrect. Iphones for Verizon and sprint don't allow to use data and voice capabilities at the same time. Trust me. I work for Verizon.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VillaCastana321:
Man I can't wait for the Galaxy Note 4. It's going to slap the iPhone 6 lol.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borderpatrol1987:
D'oh, I forgot that Apple put the CDMA and LTE radios on the same chip, where everywhere else uses two chips.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tw1n5nak35:
I truly agree, I'm hoping that the juggernaut 4 is going to be epic. I wanted to ask, what's this rumor I heard that verizon is going to start throttling unlimited data users, that are inthe top 5% of heavy usage after 8.7gb. Is this true?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borderpatrol1987:
Yup, that's their new policy now. FCC ain't to happy and asked them to explain.