yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
This is interesting.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cd2WIxKRDk

I heard today they had their first battery explode in the US.

http://www.xda-developers.com/us-note7-explosion/
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Wow. "Voluntary one time replacement' my arse. It's a safety recall, pure and simple.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] meboy:
It's not. Until it is. Legally.

---------- Post added at 10:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:57 PM ----------

Someone tried to say snapdragon was better than exynos?

Not seen that much myself.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
Anyone receive their call or correspondence from Samsung "within 48 hours"?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yassinef:
Nope
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] hkalltheway:
Absolute crappy service from Samsung...coming from Apple, I was expecting far more than what I have received...no doubt the phone, personally, was so much better than the iphone, but service is a big deal to me. I never received my pre-order gift or any e-mail confirming eligibility, shipping status, etc...I sent an e-mail on the contact us form of the mobilepromos.ca site, and it has been two weeks without a response from there as well. Now, I filled the recall form the day before yesterday, but no call either; there is a huge lack of communication, and just because of that, they may lose me as a customer.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] HeavenlyFall:
There are random stutters rarely but battery life is pretty much the same so definitely not worth the extra price especially when snapdragon can be rooted as well
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] millicent:
I have bought my note7 from costco online.

There's no recall mention on their website: http://m.costco.ca/product-notices.html

Perhaps they believe their note version is safe?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] spex714:
I have been trying to call the sherway garden samsung store and I keep getting the busy tone. Doesn't even ring.. lol

They have either unplugged their phones or have been bombarded with calls nonstop

Nvm, I got through to them.. they just referred me to the online site :(
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mohammedessam:
You need to keep calling eventually it will ring and they will answer you

I've returned my note 7 yesterday to sherway gardens store and they accepted the phone with no problems even though it has been more than 15 days since i bough the phone from them
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AllGamer:
Holy smokes!

did anyone see this news yet?

it was in USA, but still we have the same models as them.

St. Pete family says Jeep totaled by exploding Note 7

http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/203295058-story#
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I call bull****. Insurance scam. He doesn't even look like a note 7 user

Sent from the Upside Down
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
Just got this email from Samsung following my registration yesterday morning for an in-store exchange. September 12th if all goes well I should be hearing from Samsung! Any news is good news I guess.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
Got this just now

On behalf of our entire Samsung Canada team, we'd like to thank you for participating in the Canadian Product Exchange for your Galaxy Note7. We are absolutely committed in ensuring the highest level of safety and satisfaction for our customers and we greatly apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

We have received your registration through the Samsung Exchange Process and we anticipate that your device will begin to ship starting as early as Monday, September 12th.

As a valued customer, we appreciate your patience as we work to ensure that you receive your new device as quickly as possible. We remain dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service and it is important that your experience is a seamless as a valued customer.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
One thing i have not been able to find is which models have been blowing up.

Snapdragons or exynos?

Anyone know?

May not matter but just curiosity on my part.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Both. 2 in USA and the rest elsewhere. Then again, that guy could have bought his off eBay too lol

Sent from the Upside Down
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Lol....just the luck of the draw.

I wonder also how long they had the phones before the boom or if its totally random.

Its a real conundrum for sammy. .going to be interesting to see how they recover
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
I got an email from Samsung. I registered yesterday on their site. They said my phone will be shipped on the 12th.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
No email yet and I applied yesterday morning
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fortesquieu:
Nice! I hope they send a bunch of new stock to Canadian carriers too.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pswd:
Lucky man. For me they said "We anticipate that we will be in touch with you beginning Monday, September 12th with details on where and when you can pick up your new device." Where and When it does not mean September 12th exactly.

Envoyé de mon SM-N930W8 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
You didn't registered? I got it from telus but my one is corporate. You don't need to wait till the carrier has it. Just register with Samsung first and if they take too long then deal with the carrier. That's what I was thinking.

Did you picked the pick up option instead of shipping?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pswd:
Yes. I think it'll be faster :)

Envoyé de mon SM-N930W8 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] spex714:
I registered the day the link went live and still no email... Sad..

Sent from my Galaxy Note 7
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
With the 16-digit or 15-digit IMEI?

I re-did the form when the form was fixed with the 15-digit IMEI just in case they would ignore that entry if it was some automated checking system.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] spex714:
Mine went through and got a confirmation number. so I assume its all good
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndrewSE:
Well... it's been 48hrs and no call or email ! Way am I not surprised ?!?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pswd:
And now it's 15th September :

"We anticipate that we will be in touch with you beginning Thursday, September 15th with details on where and when you can pick up your new device. "

Envoyé de mon SM-N930W8 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
Just got my email now. It says they will be in contact around September 15 to let me know when I can expect my replacement to be shipped to my local carrier store.

In other words, it could be another month before I even have the option to exchange my phone.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
i just received another email from Samsung. Now they are saying my phone will be shipped September 15th.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] diggmc:
Ditto, just received the same email. So now that the "expected" date is the 15th which is a Thursday, we may as well say 19th because I doubt we'll be see any delivery's on the 16th. Sigh...

Sent from my awesome N930W8
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
The 15th is just the date that they will start contacting people to give them more information about when to expect shipments. To the best of my knowledge, there is nothing anywhere that says that they will be providing or even shipping the replacements on the 15th.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tom0927:
The email I received did say shipped, but it's only as early as the 15th, could be later.

We have received your registration through the Samsung Exchange Process and we anticipate that your device will begin to ship starting as early as Thursday, September 15th.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
Interesting. My email said nothing like that.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tom0927:
Did you choose pickup or mailed? Maybe the in store pickup emails are different.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TranceChaos:
Got an email today morning saying"We have received your registration through the Samsung Exchange Process and we anticipate that your device will begin to ship starting as early as Thursday, September 15th.

As a valued customer, we appreciate your patience as we work to ensure that you receive your new device as quickly as possible. We remain dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service and it is important that your experience is a seamless as a valued customer.

Should you experience any issues with your device in the meantime, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG and one of our customer service team will be happy to assist you. "

My choice was to have it mailed to my home address.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TranceChaos:
Anyone received their pre-order redemption gift yet? I haven't gotten any email from Samsung saying that I was approved, but got email from UPS saying its scheduled for delivery this Monday.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
Probably. But there's no reason to have a time difference between them. If they can deliver it to my house on a certain day, they can deliver it to a retail outlet on the same day.

My email said they expect to begin contacting people on the 15th to give them information as to when to expect their replacement to be available. Which doesn't actually mean anything significant at all. They could call on the 20th and tell us the devices will be available for pickup October 3rd. It is a carefully worded email to cover their asses for the the delays this whole process will likely have.

My main point in all this is, people shouldn't be expecting to get anything right on the 15th. Maybe some will get lucky, but most will be disappointed if that is what they are expecting.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tom0927:
I'm indifferent to the exchange date, my note 7 is working fine right now, fast charging is turned off and I don't charge it overnight. Since the screen protectors I ordered haven't arrived yet, I'm kinda glad that I won't get it until next week.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
I'm not in any rush either. I probably won't even do the exchange, given that I have already applied a dbrand skin and paid for an unlock code through a third party.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tom0927:
Oh that sucks, I was just about to pay for an unlock code too, the same day that the recall was announced.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
Yeah, the whole recall thing came out the day after I got my unlock code. :( Oh well!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tom0927:
I wonder what would happen if we "forgot" to include the USB adapter or the s-pen in the return? Samsung doesn't have my credit card on file since I got it through Telus Corporate... hmm...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ronii_lyn:
I pre-ordered mine from Samsung and my gift arrived on the 26th and my phone arrived on the 29th lol I was surprised because in the email they said it would take 6-8 weeks for gifts to be shipped.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
Lol, do it. Give them a reason to block the IMEI
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
Oh hell, my Wife is on her third replacement Note 4 (broken screens) through the Telus Device care plan.

We always forget the battery and stylus.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tom0927:
Lol, if they play it smart, they'll ship the device only without the accessories.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AllGamer:
Just received this SMS from Wind:

LOL :D a little bit late ain't it?

I returned the phone loooooong before the recall begun, knowing the chaos it would ensure, after the official announcement.

I'm glad I did it before the flock.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] millicent:
I've finally received costco's recall notice. As I understand, they won't do the pick-up in store option, it has to go thru Samsung's by mail exchange program.

I believe that regardless of the exchange procedure, costco's return policy is unaffected, ie the 3 months from purchase returns..am I right?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] hkalltheway:
What happens to people who bought from the Samsung Experience Store and were provided with an unlocked code? Will all replacement note 7 phones be unlocked??
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mostwant:
For people who got the free gofts but they had cancelled their orders what are you guys doing with the gift? I have mine sealed but now that recall thing is happening i doubt they will remember their gifts..
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] sabesh:
Good question.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
I've decided I'm just returning my Note tomrkrkw to the Bell Store I got it at. I'll save the money and buy another one, probably exynos in the future.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
You know what, I think I am gonna exchange it without the charger and cable. **** em
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
Samsung Canada has now partnered with Health Canada to assist in the recall. You can see if your SKU is affected here: http://www.samsung.com/ca/news/loca...arding-the-recall-of-the-samsung-galaxy-note7

My 64GB Silver Note 7 is affected even though I don't have any heat issues.

Already registered with Samsung for an in-store exchange, hoping to hear back from them this week (my email said the 12th)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
Oh my dog.

I called the 1-800-517-3507 Note 7 Exchange hotline (lol)

They said a rep will contact me in 48 hours and ask what color I want and WHAT MODEL I WANT.

They said they will ship a prepaid package to my door in Canada, and at the same time ship the new Note 7 model to my door in Canada, without even waiting for the affected model to be returned.

I have an N930FD Singapore model currently.

Of course I'm going to go for another gold N930FD, but wow imagine all the US and Canadian users who could request an N930FD instead as well LOL.

I pray this rep is correct, and they won't just call me in 48 hours to say oops no can do. <_<
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] turilo:
Interesting, I called that number now and was going thru the process with the rep and she said I have already registered lol which I did 2 days ago on the Canadian exchange link that was posted earlier. I didn't think it went thru I told her and she said I should get a call Monday.

We will see, as I also have the gold N930FD

---------- Post added at 09:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:53 PM ----------

Looks like we must exchange these asap

http://phandroid.com/2016/09/10/samsung-galaxy-note-7-deactivated/
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Damnflies:
Color can be swapped?

I was told the color of the phone cannot be swapped.

If what you heard is true.. Amazing!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
Take it with....a lot of grains of salt

considering my previous history with samsung reps...

:silly:
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fujisan582:
Thanks for your reply. I know I can buy it anywhere, my question was if I buy it elsewhere than direct from Samsung, will I be able to unlock it afterwards?

(This is probably a total noob question, so my apologies, it's been a couple of years since I tinkered with phones, and I'm not sure how things have evolved... Sounds like the note 7 is pretty much locked down for roms and I was wondering if it's the same for sim lock)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Jax_:
OH I'm sorry I misread it. I would think you'd be able to unlock it. I can't imagine it being very difficult/I think it would be incredibly dumb to not be able to switch carriers. Just ask a salesperson wherever you go but I can't imagine that would be an issue. Would be incredibly idiotic.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] aezv:
I check with Rogers, if buy it out you can have it unlock right away with an unlock fee. But you won't get the promotion free gift.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
That is, the Rogers free gift of a 64GB micro SD card. You'll still qualify for Samsung's gift of the Gear Fit 2 or Level Box Pro Bluetooth speaker
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] adsam3927:
So felt it was my duty as the OP to do some research and confirm the presence of Qualcomm processor as opposed to Exynos.

Spent a fair time at Sherway Gardens Samsung store and installed AIDA64 app to get a detailed breakdown of all components

Confirmed...on W8 Canadian Model Snapdragon 820...was angry at first that it wasn't Exynos but the 4x4 MIMO news has me excited now.

One thing I did notice was that other than it feeling incredible in hand, the power button definitely protrudes out a little more than Note 5...great for overall feel/clickability

Really glad I got this....#1 in preorder line

Enjoy photos
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Dude thank you for doing this, very much appreciated.

Now with that question answered the next one will be bootloader unlocked or locked? And we wont be able to find out until the device is in the wild likely
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] recepo1:
Interesting forum so the exynos variants BL will be unlocked?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
He simply could have booted into recovery mode to see if it was locked or not... Oh well.

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mostwantedd:
can anyone please tell me whats the problem if its snapdragon? we wont be able to root? or we wont be able to use ROMS?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Ive already posted why it could possibly be a negative in the development dept for us as have a few others.

In a nut shell we still dont know if the BL is locked or unlocked on ours.

and if it isnt but the US versions are then i dont see a ton of development happening for us as most of the developers are US based with a few exceptions.

Since the international devices are exynos none of the development on that side applies to us even remotely.

Its not a problem for some Im sure but for some of us it is.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] THS1989:
I tried to order the Note 7 through Bell but my order won't go through.

It won't let me select the "i agree to terms of service" check boxes.

Customer support couldn't order for me either, so strange.

Gonna try tomorrow in a Bell store.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kysulli:
Looks like Bestbuy took down their preorder page.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] PearsonDKA:
Maaaan I cancelled my pre-order, but I'm sorta regretting it now. It looks so pretty omg.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Jax_:
It really does.

I went last night to best buy. IMO, the best promo for my needs (wireless charger and 128gb micro-sd card). They won't let me buy the phone outright. Has to be on contract. Looks like I'm stuck going to rogers and getting a gear fit 2 which I'll never use but I guess I could sell it.

Still sucks though.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
N930X is the store model which should actually be the same as the Exynos N930F! Unless they used N930X model ID on both Snapdragon and Exynos, that'd be even more strange than sending Exynos store models to the Americas. :P

If someone can show the bootloader is unlocked before or on the 19th, I'll be grabbing the N930W8. Unfortunately I'm a bit far down in the Samsung.ca preorders. :x
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Yeah, every demo model ends in X. Can't tell what version that is. We need the guy that was in sherway Gardens do go back and check recovery screen. Those models were definitely n930w8

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] PearsonDKA:
Honestly just might do the same. Although at the time of me cancelling it, I was 507th in line haha. Who knows how high that number is gonna be now. In regards to the Gear Fit, I think I might use it? Or actually might sell it and put that money towards an actual Smartwatch.

Sheesh, all this urge to spend money and I'm just about to start school. Talk about priorities haha
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
Does anyone have the firmware version showing up on the N930W8 Samsung experience store models? I'd like to put in the OSRC request sooner rather than later, but it should be up on the 19th according to Samsung's request before releases = OSRC on release day rules.

*cough* go into about phone and check for OTA updates first *cough*

Pre-ordered at my aunt/uncle's dealer Touch Unwired, (Thunder Bay/Tbaytel) first on the list, 15 day full refund return window in case bootloader locked, they're getting the device shipment in on Wednesday the 17th so I'll swing by then and test the bootloader. Tbaytel customers are charged $50 for SIM unlock (yuck), non Tbaytel customers are forced to get an activation to be eligible for $50 unlock. As long as you pick up before September 2nd you should still be eligible for Level Box Pro or Gear Fit 2 from Samsung.ca, but from what I hear it could end earlier if they run out (250,000 gifts across Canada?)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Same boat. If it's locked then I will probably sell or return it. Glad someone with your expertise can provide hope for root for us Canadians if the device has an unlocked bootloader.

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I registered with my FD IMEI number so they know what ive got...didnt get any calls asking about the unusual model num lol.

If a W8 version shows up to my door its going right back lol.

If they deactivate my FD version the samsung Corp office in Mississauga will be getting a personal visit from a very unhappy individual....
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] turilo:
Yep I'll be right there with Ya man 100%
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Same boat. Hoping Samsung is so desperate that they will bend over backwards to get us our international replacement models to our doorsteps. Time will tell.

Sent from the Upside Down
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
Um are they sending a brand new VR with the new note 7 we get in the mail?

Going by the article a few posts up
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Probably US only...we usually get screwed over for the good stuff
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
They better give something or I'm gonna email them soon after. It's a major inconvenience for me since I'm travelling to Spain on Oct 3
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
lmao throwback to 2008

https://youtu.be/pFCd4ZOTVg4?t=169

they told me they don't care about the accessories, but i'm not sure if the s-pen counts. well, they gave away hundreds of gear fits without charging, and let people keep them after returning their devices. i'm sure they'll just be disappointed they didn't receive the s-pen with the replacement, but won't make anything of it.

as for what they do with the devices, probably set up an operation to mass swap batteries and imei + reglue, then resell as refurbished. the only part that was defective was the battery, so i can't imagine consumer whatever would care too much as long as the problem is resolved in the resold devices.

i guess they've also been doing something similar with the bring your old device for $200 off deal, refurbing their old galaxy phones and scavenging materials from whatever else
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ubl:
What can Samsung even do with all the bad phones? Can they fix and sell them as refurbished? Or does a recall forbid that? I know you can't sell recalled items on eBay or Craigslist.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fortesquieu:
There's a news article saying that they've already planned to sell refurbished phones in US next year.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] meboy:
I really wonder if they've been breaking them down to raw parts and then reassembling and selling as new or just recycling them.

I wonder if that skirts the refurbished disclaimer laws.

I have not once seen a Samsung or even just about any other phone sold as refurbished.

Nothing like apple, Dell, etc.