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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
My first root was the galaxy nexus....it was made by sammy so I guess it still counts lol?

I think for anyone who is rocking a note 5 like me at the moment the 7 is worth the jump for the sd card support if nothing else.

My lexar 1800x 128gb card will be here probably before my device which is good timing. Already have a TPU case for it until Ghost armour has the back protector in stock.

I do hope someone can make a glass screen protector for it, i know they dont work well on the S7 edge but given the much less pronounced curve on the note 7 hopefully they can figure it out
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wooba99:
Does the Samsung shop at Sherway have the S-View cover in stock? If so, any idea how much it costs?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I managed to get 6 free spigen case's just reviewing them on amazon. Pretty sweet deal.

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DLG187:
You make a good point. (bad for wallet, but good for me)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Pre-ordering comes with $250 gear fit you sell for $150-$200 and recoup losses. That's what I am doing lol

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DLG187:
lol, i think you've convinced me
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I have two lines I upgrade every 6 months so it isn't that expensive. My gf doesn't care if I upgrade her phone be she's happy with what she has.

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DLG187:
WIfe says the same thing, but I know she wants the new phone lol.

It's too bad that the Best Buy pre-order bonuses are only for new activation, they are offering a 128gb SD card and a wireless charging stand for free (and you could still get the Samsung bonus)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
Seen in Best Buy today.... not too bad....
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DLG187:
Yep... if only you could pre-order and buy the phone outright from BestBuy
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Except that SD card is really slow, it would drive me nuts lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DLG187:
Hmm didn't know that

So you recommend this one?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] u2u:
I thought the best buy is not taking pre-orders anymore (at least not online). Are they taking pre-orders in store???
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
I agree...just showing that it beats the carrier deals.....64gb card from Rogers..haha

I have a Delkin 128gb card on the way...I love the speed too Force!! haha

I pre- ordered right from the Samsung store buy it outright. I have a business deal with Rogers and that's a 3 year term

getting tired of long term commitments....

Too bad Mega won't be doing a custom rom for us on the note 7 eh Force ? ;)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
That sign was in the store today......didn't talk to a sales rep they were all too busy with other customers....
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] u2u:
Oh okay. Guess a trip to best buy is in order...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
This one is the one i bought.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...800r_128gb_professional_uhs_ii_microsdxc.html

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Oh we might be able to talk him into it lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DLG187:
Thanks. Looks awesome

I found it for slightly cheaper (USD conversion and Customs fees @ bhphoto) on Amazon

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B012PKPOJO/ref=twister_B01HGPIV9S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kat.hy:
In my situation, I had to send tweets to get their attention. Calling Samsung, you just get the runaround and lies,lies, lies. They told me I can't return my phone. That is not their policy to give refunds. What?!!! I said: "You have a policy for exploding phones"??

I then tweeted Health Canada, 3 of the major news channels, Samsung, and Consumer Protection Ontario.

I also posted lots of Facebook messages on their page.

In my tweets and Facebook posts I also told them if they don't refund my money ASAP, I will file a credit card dispute and I will get my money back plus they will get a charge back fee.

I got an almost instant response.

They said they could sent a Samsung rep to my house to pick up the phones (the recalled one and the replacement one which took more than a month to get to me on October 6). They told me it would speed up the process of the return. Instead I said I could meet them at a store. So they arranged for 2 reps to meet me at my local Bestbuy. (Not Bestbuy employees but Samsung reps in suits!) That was impressive!!

BTW, I didn't buy my Note 7 at Bestbuy, I bought it online from Samsung.

Anyway, while there, they took photos of my phones' IMEI numbers and emailed them to Samsung. And had me wait for a confirmation email to my phone.

I got an email within 2 minutes from Samsung Ecommerce confirming my return and included the IMEI numbers. Then I got an email with the refund receipt for my credit card.

And that was it.

After all the phone calls, emails, and live chats and getting no where, the only thing that worked was tweeting and tagging all those mentioned above.

Consumer Protection Ontario actually messaged me same day that I tweeted and sent me a link to file a formal complaint with them but they told me that the fastest way to get my money back is to file a credit card dispute.

(And hey, if you do a dispute, the credit card company should approve it because there is so much proof that the Note 7 was recalled.)

In the end, because Samsung's social team went above and beyond, sending reps to me, I deleted all my negative tweets and Facebook posts.

I love Samsung's innovative products. I don't want to see them fail. But they seriously need to get control of their horrible rude employees in "customer service" and get control of their poor quality manufacturing.

Still, after all this, I believe it would be stupid to not make the next Note exactly right and perfectly safe. I told them they need to change the name because the NOTE will forever have a stigma now. They also need to make a perfect s8. The s8 will gain back consumer confidence as long as it doesn't explode.

Then I will surely buy the Note 7's successor. I loved the Note 7. It was perfect (except for the exploding thing). Oh and the digital zoom was horrible....but hey, altogether it was the best smartphone ever, with the best phone camera ever.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GetPatriotized:
I also bought mine from Samsung online. and yeah I expected a long frustrating process. Thanks for the reply.

I don't think I can go through all that.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] aishakeys:
I have had a crazy time dealing with Samsung as well their customer service is literately a piece of **** they are liars, and only worried about covering their ass esp tech data they are the worse ..i have had escalations since the 9th of September to return phone now.I finally got return box on Tuesday but the funny part is they sent me another device i called them chewed their ass out they called me 1 hour later apologizing telling me to send both devices, i now have a claim opened with pay pal waiting for refund .Ever since i opened claim with paypal they keep calling me apologizing telling me to close the claim HELL NO until i get my refund ..i warn anyone don't ever buy from Samsung online ecommerce they are a mess

I HAVE BEEN THRU HELL DEALING WITH THIS COMPANY I AM SO OVER IT .THE WORSE PARTS IS NOW THE "SAFE DEVICES"ARE CATCHING FIRE LOL.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
Are they still allowing refunds? Up until when? Thinking about returning it for a pixel XL
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] aishakeys:
you had to ask for refund between the 1st of september to 30th of September from what i was told from support or they wont refund you however if recalled phones are still blowing up that may change lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yassinef:
Who likes the naked slick wraps for the note 7 and wants to get one
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cycloneon:
Really? I called Samsung and asked for a refund, not to exchange, but for a refund in the beginning of September when the whole recall fiasco began and the representative said to refer to their Canadian exchange program. They didn't want me to refund. I did their live chat too and the representative said the same thing.

Samsung frustrates me so much. Could have stuck with my S7 Edge throughout all this time but the motherboard broke 2 days before the Note 7 came out
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] aishakeys:
If they referred you and you bought from online store you should of spoken to tech data .they are the ones handling returns ..if u call regular Samsung number those people know nothing and will direct you to random departments
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kat.hy:
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Did you buy by credit card? Do you have a record of when you contacted them for a refund? If so, even though it is now October, file a credit card dispute.

You should be able to get your money back that way.

That sucks about your edge 7. This all makes me wonder if the motherboards are the problem. They conduct too much heat, heat makes a phone melt and batteries explode.

The only reason contacting them thru social media worked for me is because I tagged the media and Health Canada and our consumer protection agency. Plus I told them that I will file a credit card dispute.

And that was what made Samsung respond and give me a refund.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Damn...

Just saw an announcement on CP24 that sammy is halting global production again....and is asking consumers to power down old and new note versions....again.

Cant say im shocked but this crap is getting real old real fast.

Sent from my SM-N930FD
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DLG187:
Yea, I think I'm done.. Maybe Pixel XL? Assuming the 128gb comes back in Stock soon.

MobileSyrup reporting that we can get refunds or exchanges for the s7/s7e at the "place of purchase"

http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/10/10/s...globally-to-stop-galaxy-note-7-sales-canada/
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] darthfire:
I just want to return this phone now. Too bad I'm out of country, in a place where I can't really buy another smartphone even if I wanted. Stuck with a $1000 flagship device that can explode on me at anytime. I wonder if we will still have the option of returning the device. I signed up for a replacement but haven't received anything from Samsung yet.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] longbui04:
Anyone still have their Original Note 7 and plan on returning that with the receipt for a full refund while keeping the replacement Note 7?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] note3or2:
Isn't that fraud?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] svetloste:
wonder if bell would give me my money back.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jona_12:
Samsung tells Galaxy Note 7 owners to power down the device and refrain from using it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
I hope the carriers are allowing an exchange to ANY device. I don't want and S7/S7E. I want out of Samsung, lol.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tom0927:
Damn, I got this phone for $0 by switching to Telus. Does it mean I'm screwed as I don't get any refund but will have to fork over some more dough to get another flagship device?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] johnmoon:
What did I tell you guys on Oct 2nd?

F'king samsung, they were given second chance to make it right while most of companies dont yet still f'cked it up...

I can not wait to see what Samsung Experience Stores will be telling note 7 customers those traded in old phones for $200

Samsung store credit? what if they are done with samsung at this point?

good luck on those who will have to deal with them

I am still waiting on my replacement lol will be getting either iphone 7 or pixel

unless samsung makes a phone that can fly, they will never get my money!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] THS1989:
Umm guys...what now ?

I got mine from Bell.

Still have both the old one and the replacement.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] sabesh:
I hope the they do give me a $200 store credit. The staff at Samsung Sherway store are unfriendly and not helpful. They might come up with some BS for not reimbursing the $200 trade in.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] johnmoon:
No thats not enough, what would you do with that credit other than buying their overpriced accessories?

also theres nothing to buy since we have no phones lol

Thats like they are holding and forcing us to buy their S8 next year or 6 months old S7 / Edge

$200 Google play gift card or prepaid VISA / MASTERCARD should be more adequate

Im sure there are enough angry customers those do not want to deal with samsung products and customer service for awhile

PS. For those bought your Note 7 from Ebay or Kijiji... God bless
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] darthfire:
Wait, you want them to give you a $200 credit for giving you a $200 credit?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 1011555:
this is ludicrous, I just spent 1 hr transferring settings, log ins and data to new phone, plus I bought a new $ 25 samsung screen protector. And now what I'm going to have to deal with another stupid warning to power off the phone, and then switch phones again.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] alquistador:
I'm upset that there not telling me what is causing these problems. I know it battery but is using for a long period or during charging or heavy usage stuff. Some preventable guidance would be nice.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kat.hy:
I don't think they know exactly what the problem is. But it's not the battery!!!! Or not "just" the battery. I think the CPU is heating up and heat will cause any battery (a good or bad one) to explode.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I don't think you'll have to worry about switching phones again. Note 7 is done. For now...

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Every time I day I have to use this iPhone 7 I die a little more inside. I never meant it to be my daily driver! [emoji20]
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
If they knew they would have fixed it and not discontinued it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cycloneon:
I'm getting my $1200 back so this is not a problem for me at all haha

I just talked to a Samsung representative and he says note 7 customers will get a full refund from their place of purchase. But Samsung will announce more details of that "shortly" on their homepage
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
It's funny how to tell customers different things. The rep told me they are working on the issues and tell me to keep using the phone until they announce what to do.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wingswrath:
Indeed. I just called and the rep said that she would "escalate my problem" given the fact that they do not know what to do yet for for those with replacement devices (which is pure bs). It seems like its going to be the beginning of another long arduous process with them constantly promising to deliver email updates and ACTUALLY receiving nothing. Not going to buy another device directly from Samsung again...seems like the carriers are handling this much better.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
Yeah I was told the same dam thing.

And just like last time, I told them I AM AN AIRLINE PILOT, wooosh, right over their heads.

I am on the road right now on day 3 of a 4 day trip. This is deja Vu.

I only have 2 days off before flying again. The Samsung experience store had better play ball.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalart:
So Note7 is officially dead. Samsung stopped production of new note so there will be no more.

It's the biggest fiasco and shortest lifespan of a phone

What a bummer...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] indiancanuck:
Anyone attempted a return for refund to a Samsung Experience Store today?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] svetloste:
Can I take mine back to bell or?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
I just spoke to a Telus business rep via chat. They (I assume all carriers) are still waiting for info from Samsung on how it will be handled. They said it's coming later today, and they will email me when they receive it. He did say, however, that I shouldn't have a problem exchanging it. They just need to hear how the replacement Note 7 (the ones already replaced by Samsung under the first recall) will be handled.

Apparently it's been a sh*t show with the carriers scrambling after Samsung dropped that bombshell online. I guess they weren't informed before Samsung posted.

When I get the email, I'll let know all know what they say.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cycloneon:
As long as I get my $1,194 back then I'm good to go. Already looking into buying an S7 as my new phone until the S8 drops
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BugsDroid:
Sasktel waiting on info as well. Will post results. I'm on my original note 7 w8 flashed with sprint developer rom, rooted, xsposed, firewall, xprivacy.....
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
What you guys gonna replace your note with? S7e or pixel XL? I'm kinda leaning towards the s7e more since it has better processor and audio. Plus pixel XL is outrageously expensive for 128gb. Hmm. Or is anyone gonna wait for s8? FML I really liked to draw on the phone now I won't be able to. This sucks. I don't want a note 5
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] nighthawk29:
Likely back to my Note 4 and wait for Note 8 next year and see but that really depends because I had given the Note 4 to my wife to replace her Nexus 4 that can't even last half a day anymore on a single charge lol. Either going to buy the LG V20 or Pixel XL (if I decide to move away from Samsung completely) or I will maybe just buy my wife the OP3 and use my Note 4 again until next year. I really love the s-pen and that makes it hard to choose another flagship since none offer a stylus of any sort. I refuse to go with the S7/S7E as I want (and prefer) to have 64GB internal storage minimum and I refuse to buy a new phone on a yearly basis. Damn decisions! LOL

-LG V20 is nice (and at the top of my list IF I switch away from Samsung) and it will be the first (apparently) to support band-66 and since I'm with Wind that is a plus but lack of any water resistance kind of sucks as that was something I was excited to have with the Note 7 and finally not have to worry when stuck in the rain or at a beach or something if it gets splashed.

-Pixel XL is definitely overpriced, I don't care if it has 128GB internal it's far too pricey for what it is/has but unlimited full-size photo storage is always somewhat tempting since it has no expandable memory.

-OP3 has no expandable memory so that is an absolute deal breaker for me with only 64GB internal but since my wife came from a 16GB Nexus 4 she is more than ok with 32GB so figure the OP3 would be perfect for her and allow me back to my Note 4 until Note 8 lol.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I loved the S7. Definitely going back.

Sent from the Mars Rover
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fortesquieu:
I went ahead and got S7E and not looking back!

Pixel XL's bezels are horrendous.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rafeba:
S7Edge for now. Until Note 8 is coming. I can't live without a Note... it's nothing else better.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] svetloste:
Called bell. They won't do anything with my phone.

Think I'll just place a stop payment and switch providers. Screw them if they are going to be a hassle.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
Well someone has to take the phone back when the recall is official with Health Canada. Either Samsung or Bell has to do something about that.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] svetloste:
I'm tired of all the waiting though. I have an iPhone 7 now. I just want my money back or I'll just ditch bell.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndrewSE:
I'm willing to "downgrade" to an S7e, but Samsung needs to sweeten the deal for me to consider it. $200 off an s7e would more then likely do it for me !
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 1337rice:
Even though Fido doesn't have the Note7, I just received a text from them about the recall.

Sigh...iPhone 7 plus? Nothing else seems enticing enough. Not sold on the LG V20 either.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] blwc:
$200 off plus a choice of a gift. That would do it. I spent at least that much on accessories like screen protectors, cases and wireless chargers for this thing.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
Exchange a S7E for me and let me purchase the note 8 for discounted price and I'm cool.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TranceChaos:
Good thing I bought it from Costco. Returned mine last week, within 90 days policy, no questions asked. Switched back to my Note 5.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
It really doesn't matter where you get it from. If it is recalled officially then they have to take it back. It's just who to take it to.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] note3or2:
What about people who bought it from Kijiji or Craigslist?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shanti06:
Nooooo. After using Note7, nothing is appealing to me. Wish they would give me a portion of the money back and leave me alone with my Note 7.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
If Samsung is doing the refund I don't think it matters where you get it. If they are asking the carrier then you are out of luck. I know one person got a replacement from Samsung even though he bought the phone from kijiji
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] note3or2:
It doesn't affect me as I already got s7e from rogers. I was just wondering how would it work.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
Seems like Bell is taking exchange right now.

http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/10/11/how-to-return-your-note-7-canada/
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
Samsung has updated their site with some info: http://www.samsung.com/ca/news/loca...unces-return-process-for-galaxy-note7-devices
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 1337rice:
At least the return is quick and painless compared to their slow as molasses exchange. I only got my UPS tracking number on Friday, supposed to be delivered today...but I guess they pulled the plug on their end.

The biggest concern now is whether we get the full $1186 or less $200. I would assume some people will lose their cool if it's less $200.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
hopefully wind is going to play nice and do the exchange for me Thursday. When I called today they said I had to deal directly with Samsung.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cycloneon:
Nah apparently it's the full refund so the amount of money you spent is the amount of money you'll get back.

Otherwise they 'bout to get shat on

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For customers who purchased their Samsung Note7 on Samsung.com, a device refund will be offered upon return receipt of the recalled devices. Samsung Canada will email our online customers from Thursday, October 13th to provide them with details regarding the return process.

I hope they are only wanting the new Note 7 and not the original one. I want to keep at least 1
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ubl:
You probably have a Note 7 with bad battery. The over heating can cause the CPU to under clock which is why you see lag. My Note 7 is super smooth. I'm using google keyboard + launcher tho.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shanti06:
"For customers who purchased their Samsung Note7 on Samsung.com, a device refund will be offered upon return receipt of the recalled devices. "

I bought mine from Samsung directly. Considering how well they handled the recall, even the initial sales, I can't help feeling nervous about how long it takes to get a refund and how badly they mess up this time.