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[Android Auto General] Dreadnaughtz:
You made the right choice. I also have an E46 and installed a MTCB unit approx a year ago and it works well. I have issue with FM but that was a problem with the original BMW Headunit too so suspect my issue is with the antenna or antenna amp. Bluetooth music streaming works well and phone hands free works fine if you install an external mic. The only downside with these units is the memory size. It's partitioned and on the MTCB units, there is only 1GB reserved for apps and 12GB wasted as storage (which hardly any apps can use). I think this has improved on MTCB (2GB instead of 1GB) but you may need to be selective on what apps you install. Let me know if you have any issues and I'll share my experience with you... welcome to the club!!!
[Android Auto General] ProfEngr:
So, unlike the Gen1 Kindle Fire, I'm guessing one can't get into the guts and repartition for more app space?

I'm still trying to figure out what 2Din HU to put in my '04 Ram. This side of the fence is more confusing that the phone sections and it's frustrating that a 2Din box has fewer features and less power than a phablet.
[Android Auto General] CadillacMike:
if you use the Malaysk ROM it gives you more room for apps
[Android Auto General] ProfEngr:
So then it becomes the job of finding an HU with quirks that I can live with? Any recommendations?
[Android Auto General] CadillacMike:
it really takes a lot of searching. Read all you can about what you are looking for here on XDA, try to search for it on Reddit, and even look at the resellers forum like Joying or AutoPumpkin or RoadNavi.com

First decide if you want a Universal unit or a unit specific for your car.

I drive a Jeep Wrangler, and it is not a true Double Din, so I wanted the easiest install as possible. So I chose a Jeep specific unit. That lowers the number of options. Then for my year and model, that limited it down to about RoadNavi.com, Joying, Owince, or AutoPumpkin.

I liked Eonon, but they said they couldn't verify if it would work for my model year, 2016.

So I read a ton on here and their forums, and it seemed like people had more problems with Auto Pumpkin and Owince than they did with RoadNavi or Joying.

Seems like Joying has the most users on here and various forums. So I looked into them heavily. And they were on Amazon, and it was Prime, so I figured if something went wrong, Amazon would help me out.

And even then, it is kind of a crap shoot. I have a 2016 Jeep Wrangler, I got a MTCD Android 5.1 Joying for Jeep, works perfect, couldn't be happier.

my brother in law got the exact same unit, for his 2016 Jeep Wrangler. Except he has the Premium audio package. His we can't get to work right yet.

And know what you want out of it. About 90% of the time, all I use is Spotify and some type of GPS. I switch between Google Maps, Waze, Here WeGo, and iGo. so for me, it is perfect. If you want to use 20 different apps and add ons, things might not go so smoothly.
[Android Auto General] ProfEngr:
I tend to try to run things past their mfgr's intended limits; modify them if I can or need to. Right now I'm sick of the not-quite-2DIN stock unit. Yes, I have the "premium" infinity audio. Been reading on that and don't want to rip it all out in favor of amps and such that I don't have room for, but in the same sentence will I be able to hook up the droid to the existing hardware. My P.E. skills may not be up to the task as what I think should work is not always the way things go. It seems easy looking at the wiring charts in the truck manual. Getting the output levels of the HU to match what the factory amp expects could be a challenge.

I guess what I really want from it is: Navigation (Waze), Pandora, AM/FM (AM not critical but would like it), VLC/MX Player, external USB storage, custom ROM, tether to hotspot or phone is a must. It's unlikely I'll try to do email or social media on it. Would love to have a 10" model, but my dash has a 'visor' above half the radio cutout that would probably interfere so I'm looking into 7" universal double DIN units.
[Android Auto General] CadillacMike:
Sorry, but you mean on a Jeep Wrangler?

Well good news is, based on my multiple posts on Jeep Forum, it looks like if you get the Joying Jeep unit and use the side marked "AMP"

That "AMP" side did not work with the premium Alpine system, but multiple people onJeepForum.com said it works perfectly with the Infiniti system.

I did eventually get it to work with the Alpine system, but I had to use a Joying universal harness and a PAC module and splice them together

Now if you wanted a 7 inch or 10 inch system they would probably work the same way. Just get the universal Joying harness that should come with the 7 inch or 10.1 inch. Then get a PAC or iDataLink or whatever and splice as needed

That is more labor intensive of course. If you can live with the smaller screen of the Jeep specific unit, it should be just plug and play.

And I use Waze and my phones Hotspot all the time

Also Pandora
[Android Auto General] ProfEngr:
Nice pics. Mine's a Ram quadcab though. Good info if the jeeps use the same data bus. Would be nice to keep the steering wheel buttons functional.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] adsam3927:
A place to discuss all things Canadian ..eh !

Very excited to preorder the Note 7

Am at Sherway Gardens ready to preorder and they have 3 colours on display and boy does it looks sleek...especially Coral Blue

Noone lining up as of yet

Go through phones like socks and only got rid of S7 Edge because I miss the S Pen

Share you're thoughts and experiences here [emoji106]
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fishboy_real:
Folks, is there a Samsung shop in Montreal where I'll be able to get one? I'm off there in a few weeks and it'll be a lot cheaper than buying one in Chile ;)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] adsam3927:
So successfully preordered ... Unlocked ...$50 deposit...has to be Coral Blue

Handled demo...feels incredible in hand now that they have balanced edge on back and front...fully symmetrical

Colour is gorgeous and still gives shimmer that silver platinum does

The metallic frame is a very delicate copper/gold ..subtle enough not to be "feminine"

A huge leap forward from Note 5 and a smaller leap from S7 Edge but worth it when comparing to Note 5

A few photos ..now the wait for Aug 18/19
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Im curious too, I have a similar situation.

My old lady is going home to Toronto and I am going to meet her there. Between the 300 Canadian Best Buy will give me for my Note 5 and the strength of the USD I could pay the device off at 550 USD, give or take a few bucks.

I actually just looked at best buy and their retail prices in Canada without plans
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Yes there is. Near the orange julep. Just google Montreal samsung service center.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Reservation #7 for the note 7.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fishboy_real:
Many thanks! I'll be there later in the month with a stupid grin on my face :)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] gaganmohal:
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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
#26 for a Rogers black one (planning to switch to them as I'm tired of Koodo only offering these phones via online ordering, plus I'm considering getting an LTE-capable tablet soon.

(yeah, I'll pay more with Rogers, but I'll also get WiFi calling, VoLTE, Roam Like Home, etc).

Would love to see one of these in person though as I'm worried the edges could be annoying like on the s7 Edge.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] adsam3927:
I promise you you wont be disappointed with the edge on the Note...both the frame edge which is so well done and seamless....and the screen edges which are very narrow and more of a design element than anything else...will not have keyboard accidental issues
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Im #18 on rogers pre order list.

Already have a delkin 1900x 128gb sd card on the way

TPU case on the way to use until i can ghost armor the back

Cant find a glass screen protector in stock anywhere..too soon?

Guess i will be putting that gorilla glass 5 to the test :D

Sent from my Note 5 or S6
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MakeAmericaBrownAgain:
You go through phones more often than CHUDDEES
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Who me?

Nah.....lol.

Note 7 is def a keeper i think though...doubt i will get a nexus this year either as they shrunk the screen and took away the stereo speakers from what ive been reading.

Sent from my Note 5 or S6
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
I've gone through a lot of phones over the past year and a half. I told myself my S7 would be the last new phone of the year, but obviously that hasn't worked out as I've now pre-ordered the Note 7.

I have learned overall that I keep coming back to Samsung phones though, so I may at least be able to lower the number of phones I get in a year. This year I started with a Nexus 6P, then Galaxy S7, and now Note 7.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
This year I got the s7e, N6p, G5, IP6s, and now OP3. Passed on the HTC10. I think the note 7 will be my last for the year.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Lol...i kinda doubt it....nexus line launching in a few mos which means both of us will likely be good for one more haha.

Well if htc doesnt screw it up for us...

Sent from my Note 5 or S6. Note 7 ordered :)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
:silly: I might but the OP3 is a great replacement. It's not a nexus per say but from what I've seen the specs are going to be sub par. But yeah I guess you're right. I might be swayed.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
The axon 7 really caught my eye but until the bootloader is unlockable they wont get my money lol.

Sent from my Note 5 or S6. Note 7 ordered :)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
What! Locked BL that's BS. The Axon 7 is the device I was feening for but since it's Chinese and relatively unknown I decided to go with the devil I know. Besides the only brought their price down to match the OP3. Had the Axon 7 been available at the same time I might have taken a chance on it. Those specs are on point. Glad I didn't though. Locked BL and all.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yeah the specs are amazing on it and the stereo speakers are a huge selling point for me.

Axon has said its when not if they allow a BL unlock but we have all heard that before.

If they unlock Ill nab one as my secondary device likely . Hell we could buy an axon 7 and a OP3 for the cost of one note 7 lol

Sent from my Note 5 or S6. Note 7 ordered :)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxyluv:
Is Costco giving 100$ gift card if we buy it outright?

Im deciding between pre-ordering the Canadian model/buying it outright OR buying the International Exynos model outright.

If I get a better deal here, Ill just buy the Canadian Snapdragon model.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] millicent:
What Costco gives the 100 giftcard?

I preordered on-line but they don't have this offer in QC
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] KWoods41:
If only...

Suretap actually went belly-up a little while ago. http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/07/14/suretap-wallet-to-be-discontinued-august-26-canada/
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Here in Ontario, its also in store only i believe. I will try and get more clarification on it
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DLG187:
I'm in BC, but if they do the $100 in store I will definitely go that route instead of online ordering
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] meboy:
Coming with MM and still having the battery drain bug is the cold shower.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
That Im not sure of.

Im still on the fence about snapdragon or exynos myself, i go where the development is but dont know where that will be lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I've never used a phone I couldn't root. Not sure I can survive with an un-rootable phone. I'd miss xposed and adaway extremely.

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] meboy:
Indeed. Not being able to freeze junk with TB and Ads..

Also lots of other tweaks.

If I don't like the camera sounds or boot audio I can just go in and change the audio file name.

Don't like messages turning my screen on but there is no setting. Just edit shared preferences app file.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] millicent:
I've just been to my local Costco in Montreal, there's no way to preorder in store. Also, the cell phone agent I talked to said the gift cards might be limited to customers ordering a new plan.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I will never own a device with a locked bootloader. If ours is locked it goes right back and I will order a exynos version as long as its unlocked lol.

If those are locked than the note 5 will be my last samsung device
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Agreed. I will probably stick with my rooted s7 edge. Running good with every xposed module I need.

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxyluv:
Same here, really want root and xposed available in the near future.

From what I have read exynos model seems to have better options/development. Not sure if I read right.

I know we all are still waiting to see if Canadian Snapdragon would have a locked bootloader. But do we know yet if N930F international exynos model will have unlocked bootloader? *patiently waiting before making a decision :laugh:*
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ARNOB:
I'm really disappointed by the fact that even samsung.com is not selling the sim unlocked version of the phone (and I gave up asking on the bootloader unlock allowed or not) . According to them, it will lock itself to the carrier of my current sim in the first run. So I'm paying the whole price upfront to get pretty much the same device that different carriers are offering!

This would be my first samsung and i really hope it not to be the last.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fujisan582:
Also in Qc here... if it's of any use to someone here:

I was looking for the $100 costco card, but I think I ended up getting a pretty awesome deal through videotron (business, not personal). I've had an unlocked/rooted HTC one Dev edition for the last 3 years, never was on any contract (always month to month with Telus), and wanted to buy the Note 7 upfront to keep some flexibility, but ended up going with a 2 yr contract for the first time. Hope I won't regret it, or miss the root access but I thought it was too good to pass. 65$ per month for 6gb of data and unlimited everything else in Canada, and 60$ for the phone... link here. Apparently this deal ends in just a few days.

They don't offer add ons for the US (need a specific CAN+US plan), but the rep told me that I could just unlock it for $50 and get a us sim for the one or two times I was in the US a year...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Not exactly, yes it locks but they give you an unlock code for it.

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Ive yet to see a locked exynos model, then again ive never seen a locked Canadian device from samsung either lol.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] zerojay:
You must not have been around during the S2 days then.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Nope....started on samsung with the S3
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Same here. S3 first device ever rooted lol

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DLG187:
I ordered one in black for the wife from Costco. She's coming from a note 4, still debating on this for myself coming from a note 5.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Can't believe we're talking about 2lbs boxes

Sent from the Mars Rover
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Why even bother contacting them...who cares its their problem/confusion not yours.

You got your new phone, returned the other one...your good to go.

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No wondet sammy overprices their devices when they piss money away like this..sending iut return boxes to ppl who have already returned the previous device.

Idiots
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
I just find it a total waste for Samsung to pay to overnight empty boxes to those of us who have already returned their "defective" phones. They have it all on record. They know who has returned them to the Samsung Store already.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
Just packed my phone in the returned box. The phone box doesn't fit in the bubble wrap so just shipping the phone that's it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Or do they even know lol?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] alquistador:
Why two boxes to return one phone?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TranceChaos:
Incase first one catches on fire
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Apparently not, lol.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
They ship the return box and prepaid label INSIDE another box.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] johnmoon:
guys be careful

apparently the new note 7 is also exploding (yes I am not kidding)

There was one in Korea already as well as HK (you can search this one from youtube since this one got caught on camera)

Just great Samsung, just great...

(HK)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYu3QKh7lgQ

(Korea)

http://m.cafe.naver.com/withstock/595639

*I wont be surprised this one gets taken down since Samsung is doing everything they can to stop this

Samsung is in deep trouble right now in Korea since they were trying to pay off this consumer when contacted

The consumer wanted Samsung to make a statement about this and Samsung refused to do it

then asked him what kind of compensation he was looking for instead.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] alquistador:
Why that sounds like a waste
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
Need better sources for this
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Damnflies:
Ok now its been a month. No call from Samsung or anything
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cycloneon:
I wonder if I should just go back to my old Note 7 and sell the new one... Haha most likley not, even though that's an easy $1000 right there

But the thing is, might Samsung start forcing me to return my old one? Been a couple days and Samsung hasn't contacted me wondering where the old one is haha
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] alquistador:
Return an empty box with a big rock in it lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] sabesh:
So, the 3lb package is a box inside a box?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rafeba:
It's a matryoshka box [emoji16]
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cycloneon:
I assume. I didn't understand why at first they were delivering me a big box for just a phone but then I realize that the smaller box inside was for the return device with shipping label attached already
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Items get lost in shipping all the time.....

Sent from my SM-N930FD
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rafeba:
When they sent me the replacement phone, the big box with the original box and the phone inside, weighed just 1lb. The 3 lbs shipment is something else. Anyway, I have two tracking number. One for 1 lb and the other one for 3 lbs. I will see tomorrow what is the mystery 3 lbs box.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kjkwok:
anyone able to unlock their replacement unit? im locked to rogers. my previous unit was able to be unlocked, but now my online source is having difficulty finding the code. Am i able to contact samsung to get the code? much appreciated guys!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
I bought my phone from telus on contract but just ask Samsung for unlock code anyways. So I unlocked my phone for free
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kjkwok:
thanks for the reply, may I ask who you contacted at samsung to get the code? just didnt want a runaround by them like the whole exchange process. thanks
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
I just did the online chat. Told them I paid for the unlocked code at telus before and now after I switched the phone telus can't unlock it cuz the phone isn't in their database
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kjkwok:
thanks for the info! I will gice that a try and seeif I can get a code as well. cheers!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
Well this is encouraging!

I just got 2 emails from UPS, 1 with a return label being created, and 1 with a 3 lb. package being delivered to me tomorrow.

So looks like my replacement is coming?

The only weird thing is that I chose in-store exchange instead of shipping to my home. But at this point, I'll take anything I can get haha.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndrewSE:
Don't get to excited as I had the same thing. Just two empty boxes ...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
Did you already receive your replacement device??
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndrewSE:
Nope... I've not heard a peep on my replacement. Getting pissed to be honest... Wish I opted for the shipment and not store pickup (Sherway Samsung store)

Very poorly handled !
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
Yeah, I'm the same.. sadly chose to do in-store pickup because I thought it would be faster.. Obviously not true. What did your UPS packages contain?? Any instructions or something? Have you contacted Samsung about it?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rafeba:
I got mine more then a week ago delivered to my home. In a couple of hours I will see what is in that 3 lbs damn thing.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
Please update when you do! I'm not optimistic based on what the previous guy said..
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rafeba:
Sure I will.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndrewSE:
A return box with instructions on how to pack the phone. Pre-paid UPS label with warning stickers on the box.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
So you got a 1lb box that says to return to Stericycle, as well as a 3lb box shipped to your house?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndrewSE:
So I called the exchange line and asked whats up with the delay of the store pickups at Sherway. I was told they wanted to do one large batch to the store and I'll get an email as to when it will be available. Not ETA of course ... Should have opted for the shipment :(

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1 box with an empty box inside to return to Stericycle.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
Damn.. that sucks!! I didn't even choose a Samsung Store, I chose a Telus store near my place. Should've gotten shipment by now I'd think.

Meanwhile in the US and Korea, they've already put the safe Note 7 back on sale.. Sucks.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rafeba:
I saw some people complaining about battery issue after receiving the replacement phone. I had the same problem with the new one but the issue it was one application (in my case "Good Lock" app) restored with Smart Switch. Apparently when you do a restore with Smart Switch from Note 7 to Note 7, you have some problems. Especially when the backup is coming first from another phone (in my case from Note 5). The weird thing is I never had problem on my first "unsafe" Note 7 with that backup from Note 5. Only after I did a restore from Note 7. Anyway, I removed that application and everything is good now. The same performance on both phones. Again, apparently is not a good idea to restore the old content with Smart Switch. Maybe just the contact, call log and messages.

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And I miss the Action Memo with Link to action from my old Note 5. Samsung made a promise to update that app on late September. But here we are.. October and nothing from them.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] alquistador:
Got my box today. Wtf samsung lol