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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] adsam3927:
Interesting to see that Costco is saying you can simply email them for the unlock code in the product details page...I wonder if there's any charge because then it would essentially be like buying from an Experience Store.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I don't even know what to do anymore. Loving this phone and don't want to downgrade to a note 5 for a couple of weeks.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Funny. My replacement was built in China on August 31st.

If I run the IMEI in the link on the US page, it comes up as unrecognised.

Should I be afraid????
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
How do you see the build date ?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Be very afraid

Sent from the Mars Rover
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
You can use the Samsung Phone Info app from the Play Store. That's the easiest way. :)

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Funny how I can't even check if this new phone is safe, other than the little black square on the label that means nothing.

One thing I do notice though. It's much faster. No more lag. My last one was brutal.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
Mines 31st
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Probably placebo effect. Phones are all built the same.

Sent from the Mars Rover
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] aznblade:
if those manufacturer dates are correct then i have a feeling they just went through the old stock and checked what batch got affected and such. I guess the only wait to figure out if it's really safe is going through samsungs imei checker if that is ever released or not.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Yep. I bet this is old stock that they deemed OK. That would explain how they got replacement stock so quickly.

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Sorry. Just looked again. I derped. Mine is the 31st also.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
I guess i should check the manufacture date on my phone then. I didn't open it yet since it has no dot on the label.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] blwc:
Is the battery icon for the replacements white or green??
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
+1
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
White
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
When charging as well?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
Yes
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ghammer80:
Anyone return an F or FD model and got one back? Or did they swap it out for a W8? Thx
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
Just called the 517#...Samsung did not say there will be any indicator on the box for the new batch of phones. But the rep is nice..she thinks it is fine to use since they took back all the old ones.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Still waiting
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
You could theoretically replace the battery once new replacement batteries pop up from third parties... granted it's a pain to replace it in this device. But not impossible. https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+Note7+Teardown/66389
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
Friendly reminder (learn from my mistake)

Don't setup your new device using smart switch or whatever, and then pop-in the SIM card, as the instant you do that, it will do a factory reset and apply CSC settings....DOH!

Also:

Samsung's sneaky with getting you to agree to their Terms of Use (required) and their privacy policy (not required) on initial setup.

The button at the bottom says "Agree to All" UNLESS you check and uncheck Privacy Policy. Then you can click next without agreeing to sharing data with Samsung.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Correct. Any CSC change results in a factory reset. :)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
ok i dont have an indicator on the box but i checked the manufactured date and it is aug 31st. so i am guessing it is alright.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mmawji:
Anyone from Wind Mobile in BC received the replacement or any indication on when to expect it?

Thanks
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DLG187:
Picked mine up this morning.

Has the black square indicator
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] greatg:
My replacement was delivered yesterday. Still awaiting my email from Fedex to say it shipped!

p.s. the "new" box has the black square
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
seems like i'm the only one here that did not have a black square indicator on the box. what color are your phones anyways.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
Silver Titanium
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
that's the same color that i have...that's weird.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DLG187:
black onyx
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rajat_delhi:
So do guys have a green battery icon as its being said on the internet?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
Sigh.. have to reinstall everything again.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] KWoods41:
Those of you who have received your phones already:

(a) Where are you located?

(b) Did you originally purchase directly from Samsung (i.e. online or in a Samsung Store)?

I'm just confused why I haven't received mine yet. I had a shipping date of September 15th on my email, but haven't received the phone *nor* have I received an email saying it's been shipped.

Located in Calgary, and I initially bought directly from Rogers.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] and2cs:
In Calgary. I just received my replacement a few minnutes ago. I bought from Telus. My shippment date on Samsung email was Sept. 15.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] KWoods41:
So you're saying there's a chance!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
a) Toronto

b) got it from Telus corporate account
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Got a shipment email from FedEx. Will be here Monday.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
Nope.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AllGamer:
Just got another SMS from Wind, about the recall, and to stop using the device.

LOL :D

[IMG="http://i.imgur.com/18TbXE4.png"]http://i.imgur.com/18TbXE4.png[/IMG]
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cycloneon:
Anyone have any success with refunding their phones from Samsung themselves? Or are they strictly doing just exchanges? Trying to save some money here and get a one plus 3
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Vancouver. Originally ordered through Telus. Went directly through Samsung for the replacement. Registered on the 7th, received the replacement on the 15th.

I DID NOT receive a shipment notification email or tracking number.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
So it seems to me like everybody who has received their replacement signed up to get the device shipped home, correct?

Seems like those who chose in-store exchange are left high and dry (so far) :(
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] nighthawk29:
I signed up on the 7th and still have no shipping confirmation email. I got an email last week saying it would ship on the 12th then a say later saying the 15th but so far as of 5pm on the 16th nothing! I live in Mississauga, literally a 3 minute drive from there office on Derry Rd.

Samsung has no idea what the **** they are doing. I didn't even get my initial phone that I preordained until 7 days later. This will be the last Samsung product I ever buy. I'm actually very tempted to get a refund for this phone. It's a great phone but holy hell I'm really sick of Samsungs incompetence!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
Yeah I signed up the morning that the form went live and same thing, I keep getting the generic emails and that's it.

My problem is that I love the Note 7 and there's no other phone I would pick if I ever did refund my purchase.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] aezv:
I refunded mine in the Samsung store even I pasted the 14 days period.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] solar742:
I live in Vancouver too and got the same email. And also registered on the 7th but I bought mine from Samsung's online store. What colour is your replacement suppose to be? Mines suppose to be blue which is what I preordered initially. I feel like the blue variants will take longer since more people bought the blue.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Mine is black. I believe they originally had a shortage of blue even before taking the recall into account.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] nighthawk29:
Same, I love the phone and have no idea which phone I'd go with instead which is why I haven't refunded yet. It's going to depend how long it takes to get my replacement.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] blwc:
So now that some of us have replacements, how/where are you returning your recalled units? I tried dropping off at a Fone Labs today but the guys barely wanted to deal with it. They basically don't want to do the work...encouraging me to have to go to the Samsung Store or the Samsung service center in Mississauga. Not impressed.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
When you receive your replacement, there is a piece of paper included in the box that shows the address of every local Samsung Store. You have to return it there. If you can't, they say to call the number and they will arrange something else.

I returned mine to Samsung yesterday, and they make note of the IMEI, as well as any accessories you include (they didn't specify that you HAD to return them). They attach it to your info so that Samsung knows you returned your defective phone.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] blwc:
Fone Labs are also authorized Samsung service centres...and on the list of drop off locations...but they wanted nothing to do with me. Oh well...I have to make the 30 minute drive to the nearest Samsung Store.

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Also...when you turned in your Note...did you provide the original packaging and all in-box accessories??
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
I turned in everything (including box) except the charger and cable. I wanted an extra usb-c cable lol.

They didn't seem to care
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
I think you just need to give them the phone and s pen back that's it. Everything else you can keep
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
That's what the tech at CPR in Kitchener said - just the phone (with s-pen) so I kept all the accessories. It took 45mins 1 way to drop it off so that's my compensation I guess.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fortesquieu:
So it looks like the retail stores will start selling Note 7 on Mon, Sept 19.

Excerpt from this article:

"Once the new Note 7 starts making its way to Canadian retail stores on September 19, it will have a green battery power indicator instead of the white one found on current Note 7 models."

Did anyone hear anything from retailers about when they'll start selling again?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Msb2017:
I received mine on yhe 15th but i haven't returned my "defective" yet and cant until October. I am goin on vacation on 23rd nd am too busy. I still haven't received my gear fit bonus gift. I want it otherwise i m not giving the phone bk lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] meboy:
These "new" models with ATL batteries have been confirmed to be safe by independent experts.

So the big question is. What are people getting now as replacements?

Better take the refund people...

Wait a bit and then rebuy a New model.

I bet there will even be new promotions.

You've already waited this long and got your preordered goodies. Goodies round two time..
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Kind of freaking out here. The panel on the new phone is not as bright and not as white as the old one. ??? Not sure what to do about it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
I don't think the article is accurate (I saw it a couple hours ago) I think it's just basing it off of emails that people received from Samsung (the generic canned response) that they then sent to Mobilesyrup. I hope it's the 19th for sure, but I wouldn't say it's a certainty.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Samsung store and let them know how thrilled you are with your new device.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I got it from Rogers and I'm in Montreal. No Samsung store. Service center closed on weekends.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
That stinks.

Drive down to toronto lol....ill meet you and take you to the samsung store!

Go back to rogers.....they are surely motivated to make customers happy right now.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Haha. You got a bad panel. Take it back. They probably rushed your device.

Sent from the Mars Rover
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Lol. Got someone on the Rogers thread who says it's the other way around. It's totally random. Samsung's quality control is bull ****!

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The thing is I wouldn't have noticed had I not had the older device to compare it to.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tom0927:
Which fonelab store did you go to? I was planning to drop it off at the Fonelab at Fairview mall over the weekend, but if they aren't accepting it, I'm not going to make the trip.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Note to self! Remove ****ty plastic screen protector before crying wolf. ??? All good. Nothing to see here... ???
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Lol awesome.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] sabesh:
Yup, I opted for store exchange, and still waiting for the call. I called Samsung.. Useless.. They told me to be patient and wait for the call.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
Same thing here. Going to call Tuesday if they don't contact me Monday..
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
My new phone feels way faster then old note 7 dunno why. Same apps installed same chip in phone
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Mine is just as laggy as the original. 3 to 4 seconds from off to home screen as per usual!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TRoN_1:
Did anyone receive their new Note 7 with no reply from Samsung(call or email) after registering on their web site?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
People have had them show up at the door without any notice from fed ex even lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
I found the same thing. I used to get random stutter and lag. Not with the replacement.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
I guess I'll be calling them for an unlock code tmrw
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 1011555:
Good luck with that I fought hard to get them to replace or compensate me for the $25 Samsung screen protector I installed on this defective phone. And they politely told to f**k off. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=68695758
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
Just set up my new phone. Found to be faster too but will check for a few days first to see if that's true.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Yea, me too. I remember my original one being fast in the beginning also.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] johnmoon:
Yeah he will get it and it won't be hard since it won't cost Samsung a dime to get an unlock code

It sucks but it is what it is

I wasted my money on the nice glass protector as well
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
I brought a protector from puregear. I told them about the recall, they were nice enough to send me a tempered glass and a normal screen protector
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 1011555:
I hope so for u, please tell me more, have you found a decent tempered glass screen protector?

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You were originally satisfied with lure gears tempered glass sp??
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] sakohunter:
I went online live support from Samsung website to ask for my new unlock code.

The representative opened a file number to get my unlock code. And i was told to wait 4-5 business days for them to email me the code.

I thought I could get it immediately. I thought wrong.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Max8321:
Received my replacement device early in the afternoon today (and yes, there was a black square on the box).

Transfer was simple and everything is running fine.

Hoping for everyone else to get their replacement devices soon!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
Actually I got their normal sp for my original phone. I emailed them about the recall and they sent me a tempered glass one since they ran out of the normal one. I got in touch with them recently and they are sending me the normal sp now since they are back in stock.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] blwc:
Upper Canada Mall. I hope Fairview Mall's location is more accommodating. The guys at Upper Canada Mall seemed like they had no idea what to do with the return and didn't want to take the time and find out. Lazy SOBs.

If Fairview works for you, let me know.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Placebo effect

Sent from the Mars Rover
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Did you tell them your previous was unlocked or just ask for an unlock code?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] aznblade:
I got a call from Samsung US just now which was odd which it wasn't Samsung Canada. They told me to provide an address to ship it so I can pick it up. I asked to change the colour and she ended up putting it as a note for the store to be notified.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
My new note 7 arrived yesterday, unannounced no email from FedEx.

I am flying and not back till Tuesday though so no playing with it yet for me.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] VeNuMuS:
Can you use the tool to check whether or not it's still affected. I received my replacement FD and it still says it's affected. Just want to see if it's just Samsung using all the imei before Sept
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] sakohunter:
Yup I told them I got a code for my previous one and wanted to get code for my new one. They asked me for all my info then told me my device was eligible to get the unlock code from Samsung. So a file number was created. And so now I am waiting for the email from Samsung.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] dkimak:
I am on Rogers. A coworker who has a blue one from Wind did register on the Samsung recall site and is still waiting for his replacement.

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White on mine as well.

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My co-worker is still waiting to find out when his will ship. He called Wind and all they did was ask if he had registered on the Samsung recall website.

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A) Vancouver

B) Rogers store in Oakridge Mall

Other) Registered on the Samsung recall site as soon as it was available. Didn't receive a notification of being shipped but it arrived on Sept 15.

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I asked to have it shipped to my workplace instead of home. It was shipped home. Fortunately the wife was home and signed for it. :D
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wooba99:
Replacement fd?

Are you in Canada?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] VeNuMuS:
No I'm not. But since you guys seem to be getting your replacements, I wanted to see if the imei from the new ones, still say to return them using the tool Samsung provided. Since my replacement still says it's affected by the battery problem
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
The Canadian replacements come back as imei unrecognised when checked.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] VeNuMuS:
Hmm. That's weird. I guess I'll wait then. How about the manufacturing date?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
They are mostly built August 31st.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] VeNuMuS:
Mine says August 18th :( guess I still got a dud. Thanks for the info man
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
I got my call from Samsung today (Saturday) around 3pm. Interesting that they're working weekends. They wanted the store address to ship the phone to, so it wouldn't even have shipped out until at least the 19th. I filled out the application pretty soon after it went up, so they seem to be pretty backed up.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] alquistador:
Any news on root yet? A simple install with odin method?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Not going to happen.

If you want traditional root,twrp etc your going to have to ditch that BL locked W8 for a exynos one.

Best decision i ever made...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Me too. Viper4android, Rooted with 10 xposed modules. Loooove it. Customized beauty.

Sent from the Mars Rover
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] toorjay:
I purchased from CL, guy got from bell as hardware upgrade, I got it unlocked and using on Rogers, applied recall on Samsung website Sep 14th and requested to be shipped at home, got generic email as shipping date Sep 22nd, the new one I will receive will it be locked to bell?? Thanks
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] meboy:
Nevermind. See you've answered. .
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] and2cs:
Got my Canadian replacement yesterday through Fedex.

No black square or blue S on label. Everything looks same to the old box, except imei and SN of course. Both phone was made in China.

Manufacture date is 2016.08.31. Batt_type still says "sdi sdi".

Checked imei online, says Unrecognized IMEI.

No idea if it's safe to use or not.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
Should be safe to use, they know which of their stock was affected
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Msb2017:
Humm that is funny my box did have a blk square.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
If you throw in your bell card first yes. Locked to Rogers

Sent from the Mars Rover
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
It will lock to which ever SIM card you put in it first.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
There is now a root to stock rom based off the Sprint user debug rom. Only for Sprint currently but probably could be adapted to w8 at some point.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
So we should assume all good.....just like the last batch lol?

Umm yeah big negatory on that.

They said there will be a black mark on the boxes of the fixed versions...if mine shows up without one ill be marching right into samsung corporate in Mississauga and shoving it right back in their faces.

How many times can they screw up lol?

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Its already on the W8.....lol where have you been :p

And its in my view somewhat of a hack job and your stuck on that firmware for a long time..no twrp..no kernels etc etc.

Not to take away from the fact that developers made it happen....thats amazing.

But thats why i said "traditional" root etc.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] meboy:
Just get a full refund and rebuy when the real new batches are out.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
What I was referring to was the new method of using the user debug rom but then flashing components of the w8 rom before the installation is completed..

Has that been done yet in this thread? I only read about users just flashing the sprint rom in its entirety.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 1011555:
Is your phone completely paid off with your provider?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skadude66:
You signed up for an in-store exchange and you got a call??
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
Yep. They needed to know which store to ship it to.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 1011555:
The phone Lock's to what ever carrier Sim card you insert first