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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Better yet get a exynos note 7, its the only way to go if you want to stay on the note.

All the benefits of exynos and none of the drawbacks of the snapdragon.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] SaskFellow:
Unfortunately there are some nasty financial penalties that would make an already expensive international Note 7, way too expensive. I'd eat $440 of loss right up front if I was to take the option of not getting my phone at the carrier and $200 if I go to something other than the S7 or S7 Edge as an alternative to my Note 7.

I did place my pre-order when everything I read said Canada was getting the international Note 7 and only those in the US were getting the SD version. It's ironic that even Mexico got the Exyonos version from what I heard. LoL
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Same boat, i was 18 on rogers pre order list lol...was sure it was exynos at that point...they sure fooled us!

But if i had to do it all over Id rather spend the extra cash and have an unlocked bootloader and a much better performing exynos processor now that ive had both

I always buy mine outright anyway so getting the exynos version which I traded my crappy rogers device for and only having to spend an extra $120 for it was not even a second thought for me

Its only an extra 600 or so vs getting one on a 2 yr plan which isnt bad and if you sold the snapdragon version first likely only an extra couple hundred. Totally worth it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] SaskFellow:
Yeah outright vs outright it's worth spending the extra. I signed the contract for this one though which makes it a very painful proposition from a cash standpoint.

Samsung just got greedy about it, they knew they'd sell a ton so they cheaped out on the time and effort put into the SD version. Which I can't fault them for in a sense, they just put more effort into their in house product, rather than making the secondary product run great they made it run well enough that most of the public wouldn't care. Which is true, I bet most of the average people will not care or notice, it's the tech people and those who are sensitive to it who will notice but they/we are in the minority.

It's like the screen driver, apparently even the driver setup for the screen is a far superior design on the Exyonos version(IIRC). The Sony image sensor that is oddly manipulated to perform almost identical to the Samsung in house one, then you look at HTC and it's use of the Sony sensor creams the Samsung implementation in a few areas. The SD820 is being purposefully hobbled, it draws more power than competitors, and I don't have enough faith in Samsung that they'll fix it. I mean I opened my phone to a firmware update to fix the broken LTE modem firmware and to improve security(if Canada had unlocked boot loaders it disappeared with that), and I got it on Saturday.

If I could do it again, I would buy but it outright. Live and learn though right?

That adds another option: Hold onto my Note, do the recall, then sell it and pick up a Exyonos version.

So now I'm at...

A) Do recall and live with it.

B) Exchange for Exyonos S7 Edge and $220

C) Do recall on Note 7, then sell on Kijiji or Craigslist (related headaches and scams), then order International Note 7 or 64GB HTC 10...

Hmm...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Option C, trust me thats the way to go unless

You don't need the notes unique features in which case S7E.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
With the Exynos International version how do we get software updates? Also if Samsung Pay comes to Canada will we have access?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
Far as I know, this site only validates IMEI ranges sold in China, so best wait for a similar site to show up in other regions.

No confirmation though.

You will get quick updates directly from Samsung's OTA servers. Which CSC you are using currently could have an affect on how fast you get updates.

Samsung Pay support also depends on your CSC region's support for it. It might also be possible that should Samsung Pay come to your CSC's region, you would not be able to use it due to mismatch between attached card region and your CSC region.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Lol cmon man how many threads are you going to ask about software updates in ?:p
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] meboy:
Confidence in third party channels and used market for Note 7's must have hit the floor.

I would be worried about counting on resale value after the battery issues.

I know I wouldn't touch anything on eBay or kijiji right now.

I wonder what all those third parties will do with all that stock..
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
With Samsung's world wide recall nobody will have a problem....even third parties with stock.....only problem is..

get the new Note 7 ? ask for a refund? or just keep your current phone , as we all know most Note 7's will be fine....

I recently picked up a FD model . I was going to sell my blue W8.....but now I'll just get a refund when I get the notice from Samsung

I'm sure my third party store will offer me a replacement FD when the time comes ( even though nothing wrong with this one)......just made my life a little easier.....
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] meboy:
No. Sorry. It's not nearly that simple.

That's why consumer whoever is pushing for an official recall which would make them illegal to sell.

Currently you will still find tons of Note 7's for sale.

The sellers couldn't care less and will just let the buyer deal with samsung later.

Buying a phone and then having to give it back somewhere (unclear where if bought from most third parties, or if they will even help you) and wait 2 weeks to a month for a replacement is hardly not an issue.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
I preordered and purchased my phone directly from the Samsung Experience store in Richmond BC.

I have been on a 4 day pairing since the "recall" and only got a chance yesterday to go in the store. I'm an Airline Pilot so I was out of country.

They claim there is no recall and North American SD powered devices are not affected. I showed him the news section of the Samsung Canada site and a text from telus and he said it still is NOT a recall.

I have 3 options:

1. A direct exchange for an S7 or S7 edge

2. Money back if within the 14 day return window ( over today)

3. If the new batch of Note 7 is ready within 14 days of accepting my S7 or S7 edge I can return those for their purchase price (not what I paid), and purchase a new Note 7 (paying the difference). If they are not ready within 14 days I am on my own.

So, according to the Samsung Store I purchased the phone from there is NO exchange program for a "new" Note 7. They are also STILL SELLING the current batch. This is in direct contrast to all Canadian carriers who are offering a loner and exchange program and have halted sales.

So, because I preordered direct from a SEE I am stuck with my old Note 7 or have to accept an S7 edge at the price I paid for my Note 7.

I am phoning Samsung and crafting an email today. I am meeting with a lawyer tomorrow.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] girn26:
Relax dude, Samsung will have info out to their chains in a few days.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
So all the carriers with multiple retail and agent stores across the country already have a plan in place.

Samsung itself has less than 100 stores in the entire country and doesn't?

I'll keep using my Note 7. I did try returning it and was not allowed. If it happens to catch fire while I'm working, I'm sure CNN will cover it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shollywood:
Lol...wow. There is no recall in Canada as the devices are not affected in any way. Therefore you don't need a NEW Note 7, you already have one. If it catches on fire, yes let us all know, because it will be from a separate issue, not the battery one that's been overblown now.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
I hope you are being sarcastic.

All carriers in Canada have halted sales. All carriers have sent an email asking to power the device off, return it, and accept a loner while waiting for new stock (without the SDI batteries).

Only Samsung Canada has their heads buried in the sand. I just got off the phone and they said so far the "exchange program" hasn't been finalized but will be within a week. My device is confirmed by them as being the "old batch" with the batteries from Samsung SDI as are ALL phones sold in North America.

If I purchased it directly from Telus, not Samsung I would have a temporary loner device right now.

In the mean time, I'll continue using my Note 7 as I don't have a choice.

If my phone catches fire at work, no worries. I'm sure a phone bursting into flames in the flight deck of an airliner with a few hundred people wouldn't make the news.

There is a world wide recall. Samsung USA has a plan in place, the carriers ( US and Canada) have a firm plan in place, Samsung Canada does not. Those are the facts. I am not over reacting here I am simply making the issue known.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
I was told the same thing yesterday by the local Samsung store. "There is no recall here, it's a voluntary one time exchange". That may actually be true, and the carriers are just covering their butts by swapping out ALL Note 7's.

The thing with Samsung Canada, is that there is ONLY a marketing division here, so of course they want to sugar coat it.

I saw the Telus info on their site, and my Telus rep already called me to alert me of the RECALL the minute she got the internal email about it. She will be calling me when she gets a replacement for me in a few weeks.

In reality, we can play the blame game and keep guessing, but in the end, only Samsung really knows who's phones are affected. I think they are still scrambling to figure it out, while trying to quench the fires of bad PR. Give them a few days. It's not like we would be any faster at trying to recall, build, and replace 2.5 million phones (when there was already a shortage due to massive sales).
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
Very true. I am very happy with my Note 7 which is why I want.....another Note 7.

The rep I talked to checked my imea and confirmed the Samsung SDI battery. I asked if they planned to make that tool public like Samsung HK did and was told that hasn't been decided yet.

My only issue is if they believe the safety concern is real enough, the devices should be recalled (properly) with loner devices issued, like the carriers. I got that text from Telus but as I purchased from Samsung my local Telus store correctly said they are not responsible to supply a loner device but would if I purchased it from them.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] note3or2:
I called Rogers store today and they said samsung will contact me directly within 2 weeks.

I am keeping note 7. I don't want s7 edge. If I dont hear from them un 2 weeks i will follow up again.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shollywood:
Lol.. go to the carrier then. You are totally over reacting. See what kind of loaner you get.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
I did. Maybe actually read posts you quote?

A phone is re called for fire hazard. The Pilot of your aircraft knowingly has that phone up front, yes it is a long shot but it catches fire.

Yeah the media would totally say of course he had no concerns using a recalled phone, people are over reacting. No big deal. So Yes, I am using an old phone from my junk drawer for work for now because on the off chance I used my Note 7 no one would blame me right?

Good thing XDA has an ignore function.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shollywood:
Well if you happen to be case #31, then you should consider buying a lottery ticket also. If there was a huge concern in this market, Samsung would've taken the appropriate steps to shield themselves from any lawsuits. Paranoia will destroy ya!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
If anyone wants to check their IMEI. The link is below. It says my phone is not affected but I think i will change it anyways.

http://www.samsung.com/hk/note7checking/
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
Hey Dude, for the most part I agree with you BUT.

1. Samsung has issued a worldwide "recall". At least, that is what mainstream news is reporting. We know the details a bit better.

2. All carriers have halted sales and are asking their customers to power down their devices and bring them in.

3.5 million Note 7 devices are being recalled, there has been 31 cases. That is far better odds than any lottery.

So, given the above, if you turned on the TV and all the breaking news stories were about an Airliner performing an emergency landing due to an in-flight fire, the Pilot had a Note 7. Would you think "idiot" OR vigorously defend him to everyone saying he would have been paranoid and over reacting to NOT use that phone?

I think the public, and my Company would roast me.

I am continuing to use and enjoy my Note 7. I am typing this reply on it now. I just will not take the less than one in 35,000 chance that mine will be affected.

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That is for Hong Kong only.

I called Samsung Canada. They have the same tool (for Canada) and confirmed I have the affected battery even though the above link shows me clear.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] imatts:
Just got off the phone with a rep at the Samsung Experience store in toronto and they put me on a replacement list due for fullfilment within 2 weeks so long as I return the phone with all accessories (expected).

The weird thing is that an official samsung rep a few days ago told me they would contact me with any new information, yet the replacement program at Sherway has been in effect for a few days now.

I was really REALLY hoping to get an Exynos version though xD
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shollywood:
I agree with you also, but just because the carriers get out ahead of the situation to cover their own asses, doesn't mean Samsung will recall here. If it were up to me, I would return this for a full refund and go back to my S7 Edge and call it a day. But companies like Samsung, Apple, etc. could care less about the small Canadian market. That's just the facts and the way it is. If the carriers here actually cared about their customers, they would follow suit with what the US carriers have done. But they are essentially telling you to turn in the device and wait. But only to cover their asses in case something happens. There is a lot more to the story of the batteries going bad. Does anybody know if it's due to the USB C connectors? That with non standard cables? My point is to not be paranoid. If it were something they were TRULY worried about, there wouldn't be the hurry up and wait attitude. If at the end of the day your device had an issue while flying, I'm pretty sure you'd be able to retire with the lawsuit that would be on in the table. Your airline should be issuing a statement to their employees stopping the use of the device (s) if there is a true concern. Have they done that?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mohammedessam:
Just called shareway Samsung and they told me that i can either return the phone for refund or they can add my name to a list to get the phone exchanged
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
No Air Canada has not.

And as I guy that has always used only OEM cables, and have been careful with my electronics since my first PDA in 2001 I'm not overly concerned. Still using one of my old HTC M7's for flying till I get my "new" Note 7.

I much prefer the design, larger screen more subtle edges etc (and as a brand new note user, love the S pen) over the S7 edge or Note 5. If I wanted those would have bought those.

Anyways I'll update the thread with any official emails or statements as I get them.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] meboy:
stop spreading this useless link around!

Again.

The hk check ste is useless.

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They are catching fire with the OEM cables too.

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As a pilot you have enough money to buy a backup phone and be safe.

Do it.

Use smart switch and painlessly switch to another samsung phone for now.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Samsung is sending panic through the waves. 1 in 42000. I'm keeping my phone until my house burns down.

Sent from the Upside Down
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shollywood:
Here was my interaction. Essentially, no news on the program. If it gets "hot" , stop using it. LOL. Seems very professional, clear and well thought out...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
Any word on how carriers will handle replacements when new units arrive? I don't want to give mine in right now, but it has a faulty fingerprint scanner... And my return period will run out before replacements are available from Telus...so I'm caught with going to my old device or waiting for some unknown exchange process, which may only apply to certain IMEIs later... Then I'd have to go through the Samsung warranty process :-S
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
Yeah I already mentioned I am going to use my old HTC M7 while at work.

And for the statement I can afford it because I'm a Pilot, um nice. I have 4 kids the oldest just started University, exactly how much do you think I make? Anyways.

Back to facts, yes that hk site is useless. Samsung Canada does have the same tool they have chosen to not make it public at this point.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mohammedessam:
Nice chat
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ronii_lyn:
Samsung Canada just updated their news site. I tried registering but it asks for a 16 digit IMEI and mine only has 15 digits... Will call them about it tomorrow

http://www.samsung.com/ca/news/local/product-exchange-for-the-galaxy-note7
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Smoothtalk:
Maybe they meant IMEISV, since that's the new standard. Not sure if they want us to remove the last digit and append the imeisv. Yeah let us know what the rep says. Thanks
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] diggmc:
They do.. just remove the leading zero.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mohammedessam:
Ive just registeted

I removed the last digit from the imei and added the imei sv 2 digits at the end to have a total of 16 digits

I followed this guide

https://todayattechsupport.wordpress.com/2014/10/16/understanding-the-meaning-of-imei-and-imei-sv/
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] diggmc:
That works for me. The last digit of my imei is zero, so either way I dropped a zero and added the imei sv number.

Sent from my awesome N930W8
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] arcane613:
Looks like they've fixed their site. It says it needs a 16 digit IMEI, but I entered my 15 digit IMEI and it worked. I got a confirmation number, etc..
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
Same here.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
I want to ask you all in Canada with the Snapdragon Note 7 (W8 version) , do you have lagging issues? I want to see if it's just mine or all snapdragon versions. Sometimes when browsing on either chrome or Samsung internet things will stutter. The worse is typing... Like 90 percent of the time it's OK... Not super fast but not bad but the other 10 percent it lags badly and I have to hit each letter slowly to get it to type... Then it will start working well again like 5 minutes later. Once or twice it's froze even worse then that for a minute.

Edit... Oh and what carrier are you with and what day did you get your device?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marktang:
that's great. looks like we can use the device until they give us the new one.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
I find chrome lags but that's about it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pswd:
I'm using Samsung Internet and I have no problems with it.

Envoyé de mon SM-N930W8 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
What carrier are you with and what day did you get the phone?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
Wind (Canada). Got it on the 19th of August.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Which carrier are you on and which day did you get it?

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Maybe it's just my phone. Have any of you done anything different such as package disabler?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
No completely stock here.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pswd:
I use Package Disabler Pro

Envoyé de mon SM-N930W8 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] dubiduba:
I use stock internet browser with adguard but I see no lags. The only time I see a lag is when going into settings application menu when it tries to load up all the lists of my apps.

I pre ordered unlocked n7 from Costco and been using it with koodo and public mobile.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalallstar:
Fyi. Official registration page to have your Note 7 replaced in Canada.

https://canadanote7exchange.expertinquiry.com
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
I did this earlier this morning when they still required the 16 digit IMEI. Is this only for units bought at the Samsung store? Or is this for any Canadian carrier?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalallstar:
We'll see. Waiting for a rep to call me back.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rekil goth:
So will this be the only channel for an exchange? I was hoping to walk into a local costco in a couple of weeks and just make a straight up trade. I believe others were hoping for the same with their respective carriers. Would be most unfortunate to go this route as I believe it is far more time consuming and most inconvenient for those who cannot get a loaner phone.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pswd:
For any Canadian carrier.

Envoyé de mon SM-N930W8 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalallstar:
The option is there for you to go back to Costco. Wouldn't hurt for you to register on the page though.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitr:
Done, awesome.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rekil goth:
Sorry do you mean go to costco to get an exchange or merely a refund?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalallstar:
An exchange.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ronii_lyn:
Yeah I tweeted them last night and got back to me this morning. The thing now is that I went to a zagg kiosk to get the front and back done when I first got my phone and that was $55... you think zagg would only charge the replacement fee to get it on my new note 7?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I had a rogers device bought launch day....it was slow compared to the exynos version I have now.

Exynos is much better for a variety of reasons
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
It is actually pretty convenient. According to the page they will mail you a new one, at which point you will mail back the old one. So there is never any down time, or need to go to a store.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] spex714:
has anyone been able to get get through to the samsung experience store in sherway garden and see what they have to say? I'm tempted to walk into the store this weekend to see if I can get a replacement unit
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
spoke to them yesterday...voluntary exchange program...if you bought it from them they'll contact you

and you can swap it or not...should start next week...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndrewSE:
I wonder if we get anything like the USA customers ?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] spex714:
Interesting... good to know, would be curious what happens first, the online website, or the store calling us
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
I'm getting such conflicting opinions. Also I think I would prefer the Exynos but it would cost me over $500 more.