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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peanuts.:
Picked up the phone this morning from the post office. 30mins to transfer all my stuff from the S6 and wow and I impressed with this phone so far.

Been using it non stop since morning and battery life still going hard. And that iris is boss.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
yeah i'm surprised how well the iris scanner works, even in low light.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mazmorbid:
How does that case fit around the sides ? My biggest fear with this thing is breaking the glass :(
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Uberpro:
I am finding a lot of the cases are not tall enough on the sides to properly protect the glass and rely on the raised bumps on either end to ensure the screen does not hit the grown if dropped. The sides are designed like that so you can use the edge portions of the screen.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] uf21:
Curved tempered screen protectors. Is there any that works?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 7tOny4:
I bought one off ebay for $20 before i got the phone thinking it would be a good one for that money it lasted two day then fell off so choose carefully
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] frashed:
As far as I'm aware there's no curved glass protector that does its job properly. I've settled on the official Samsung screen protector.

Anyone else impressed by the note 7? My last Samsung was an s6 edge and that was horrible. Bought a 6P and told myself I'd never go back to Samsung. Here I am, and man this phone kicks ass.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] provn92:
Does anyone has right to optimise Screen Resolution (e.g. FHD, HD). I can't update the newest software to see it.

I'm using Optus with stock rom N930F.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] choosk:
it's under power saving
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] provn92:
It doesn't work for me.

Are you using Optus firmware, [MENTION=2560177]choosk[/MENTION]?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
click MID then customise
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] provn92:
Got it. Thank you so much :)

Do you know how to set up Call auto recording, [MENTION=7227706]0_gtg_0[/MENTION]?

And where Irises masks is, as well.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
no worries. that i'm not sure. i thought the masks would be in iris settings somewhere but i just had a look n can't see it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] diehard2222:
Are you guys getting wifi issues with your note 7? Mine keeps disconnecting at times.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] millab:
Mask just means the circles you see to line up your eyes, so shouldn't need to be configured... I believe this was missing from the N930FD model at launch.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] provn92:
It's not important for me. I'm just wondered where this setting is. :)

However I need call recording. Does your phone have call recording function?

Yes, I think so. How about built-in call recording in your phone?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AmperSand:
Had a display failure. Single pink vertical line down the entirety of the screen. New replacement incoming via the retailer I pre-ordered through.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonymy01:
To update this thread, if anyone is running the Optus app (to give usage widget etc), you have to disable the "network performance" option, else for any constant GPS usage (navigation or Pokemon Go) you will find the GPS freezes after about 10 mins and the only way to recover it is with a reboot.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
nah i don't see it anywhere.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] senectus:
I use call recorder

works a treat, no root needed

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appstar.callrecorder
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peanuts.:
I just received the Ringke Slim case and I'm liking this alot.

I know it's less protection from drops compared to my Spigen Neo Hybrid crystal. But because it's thinner & more grippier material, therefore less chance of dropping I guess.

Here are the photos if anyone is interested on how it looks.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] frashed:
Same case here, it's fantastic.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] terryeah:
Reportedly, Note 7 has once again exploded in South Korea today while charging.

This is already the 6th time the phone exploded - has this happened to any of us in Australia yet by any chance?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] vz_commo:
so keep seeing posts popup saying they receiving updates, anyone in Australia got any? im with Telstra and havnt got any update and my phone freezes then reboots atleast once a day
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
yup updated last night n i'm with Telstra.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peanuts.:
No updates from Optus here.

On a side note, the battery life is beast. I'm sure others can extend the battery life further but I'm satisfied with this.

Only thing I've done is disabled bloatware via Package Disabled Pro.

Always on 4G throughout the day, google now, pokémon go, Facebook, Instagram etc lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonymy01:
Your phone indicates it is not a Telstra one, but XSA= non branded one. Only XSA got the update. Apparently Telstra care is copping a hammering from people demanding to get updated.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ganish:
can we use xsa on tel
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
it's Telstra prepaid.

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonymy01:
Well I don't care what plan you are on, but your phone is XSA= unbranded, not TEL= Telstra thus why you got the update.

My update on a Samsung purchased phone:

Same version as you have.

Think yourself lucky you didn't get a Telstra branded one (Telstra boot screen and a few Telstra apps which you can likely install on unbranded anyway).

Optus=OPS not sure what Vodafone code is. (I have only ever bought unbranded and Optus branded in past)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Manojas:
What bloatware did u disable via Package Disabled Pro ? Can u please specify .
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
i said i'm also 'with Telstra' as a reply to this comment.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonymy01:
Yes, but they aren't asking what SIM card/plan people are on, they are asking whether people with Telstra branded Note 7 have got an update yet. Yours isn't Telstra branded.

If you purchased it through Telstra, maybe your phone "slipped through the cracks" and didn't get the Telstra f/w on it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
oh ok no worries. nah, got mine from Samsung.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] vz_commo:
Going to flash the xsa firmware today to see if it fixes my issues

UPDATE: now running XSA and no lockups or reboots yet YAY just sucks not being rooted yet miss titanium
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peanuts.:
Here's my disabled list.

I mainly followed the recommended bloatware and keeping the ones I use.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] senectus:
so apparently there may be a global recall

http://ausdroid.net/2016/09/01/rumo...lobal-recall-galaxy-note7-friday-2-september/
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] senectus:
useful link

http://origin2.samsung.com/au/galaxy-note7-notice/
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] stealo:
Samsung has announced a potential safety issue with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery. Samsung will run a device exchange program for customers, and we will provide you with the details when they're announced soon. In the meantime if you'd like more information on the issue or would like to change your phone sooner, visit our webpage here: http://tel.st/SamsungN7

Got this from telstra just now. What everyone gonna do, can swap for s7 with $100 credit or get a loaner. And wait for new one to arrive.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peanuts.:
I'll stick with the Note 7 still. Explosive or not haha
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
are they just randomly exploding or all the phones reported were charging?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pksw:
I updated to the latest XSA, and then rooted the phone using the hydrarom. Titanium is back, and adblocking is working. Also got the firewall running too. Very happy so far.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] angelky:
I charge my phone while gaming all the time, but my phone not even hot at all..... Use the phone almost overnight when I was rooting it, but nothing happened. So, I think I will keeping it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonz151:
G'day all, I got to say that I didn't have a great first impression of Note 7, when I got my Note 7 from Optus it was constantly restarting and froze, I tried all the suggestions to fix it, it didn't work. I took it to Samsung experience store in Melbourne Central. The technicians not only did factory reset but they upgraded the firmware. When it was returned to me, the phone still had issues, I got to show them it restarts frequently and they finally diagnosed it as Hardware fault and provided me with the replacement which I use until now with no issues, so far so good. Although they replaced it, as a long time Samsung users since Galaxy S2, this was by far the most frustrating experience I ever had with Samsung.

I heard about the recall from Gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/09/s...und-or-repair-all-galaxy-note7s-in-australia/ so today I went to Samsung experience store in Melbourne Central and was being told by the staff that they haven't heard of Samsung recalling the Note 7 in Australia, he said only in some countries in Asia where recall is being made. Anyway he took my contact details and will let me know if the recall is happening in Australia.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
i'll be exchanging mine after reading this...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ganish:
i still dont believe that its rhe note 7 coz mine is so smooth without any glitches and remains cool when charging
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Uberpro:
I am taking mine back to Telstra today but I am wondering what handsets will be offered as a loaner device. Also wondering whether ir is worth demanding compensation of some sort until the issue is resolved. What are peoples thoughts on this?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peanuts.:
I just received this email from Samsung confirming what we already know, along with ETAs. But I've yet to receive anything from Optus on how they will organise replacement units
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonz151:
My Note 7 is running great...no heating issues when charging with original cables and chargers. I don't even use my power bank.

Samsung and Optus haven't contacted me, I still don't know what to do to either ask for refund or wait for the replacement would be in 3-4 weeks with loaned phone however I still got my old Note Edge. I just don't like the fuss of restoring the device, re-installing the applications and etc. too much hassle.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] angelky:
Vodafone sent me a txt about the recall program, but i think i may juz leave it since my phone runs super smooth and heating issue even using powerbank.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
i got the email from Samsung about the recall. anyone know what the courtesy device will be?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xp3rto:
I believe it's gonna be Galaxy J7
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] htcplussony:
That's only of two incidents since Friday in Australia.

At least going from this link http://www.smh.com.au/business/inno...otel-causing-1800-damage-20160906-gra8b0.html
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] valamer:
I returned my Note 7 at my local Optus store today. Gone back to using my Galaxy s6 edge until the replacement Note 7's come in. The loan phone available (at least through Optus) is a Galaxy J1, so not all that great.

Now the slow wait for the new stock to come in begins.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] belveder69:
I took mine back to Optus today, they do not honor Samsungs email and will not accept the phone unless everything that came with it is returned as well. Also the replacement offered was a Samsung J1. Although they did offer to cancel the contract or get another phone instead, was so tempted to get the LG G5
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Axho:
Pre-ordered two Galaxy Note 7's from Harvey Norman, had them both since. Went into Harvey and they gave me two Samsung J1 Mini phones that we get to keep forever and obviously use in the interim until replacement Note 7's arrive. Meanwhile the good guys at Harvey let us keep our Note 7's until the new ones come in (Didn't want to give them our current Note 7's with all our personal stuff on them so we can easily transfer our stuff from the faulty Note 7's to the replacement ones).

Meanwhile... What to do with two not being used crappy Samsung J1 Mini phones?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
anyone got theirs from Samsung with further details about the recall? i'm still waiting for them to get back to me.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonymy01:
They finally called me late this afternoon, asked for lots of ID and phone IMEI & serial of course, will be loaning an S7E until a new Note 7 comes in (supposedly) 2-3 weeks. They told me to switch it off...I am willing to take risk until loan phone comes.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Axho:
I'm taking the same risks, not using the sub par phone as a temp phone and I'll continue to use my Note 7 until a replacement arrives.

The trick is don't charge over night, when you are at home or at the office charge your phone while you can see it and are awake. Every now and then I open up CPU-Z to check the temp of my phone and battery etc. Don't let it get to 100% just unplug it at about 85%. Even overnight my Note 7 is only dropping about 2% to 5% battery during the 6 to 7 hours sleep I get.

The other thing is try not to let your phone battery get below 25% either, this is so when you do charge it you only have it plugged in and charging for short periods of time (sure battery performance and charging like this isn't healthy to keep your battery optimal, but for now until we get replacement phones, meh). 30 mins on the Samsung supplied lightning fast charger will give me a solid 25% to 40% battery life.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] doodydood:
Anyone preordered it from samsung online and chose the full refund option got their money back yet?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
got a callback yesterday n the rep said up to 3-4 weeks til i get my replacement. i'll be using this til it arrives.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bushy73:
How the heck did you get Harvey Norman to let you keep your current Note 7s? I'd love that option, but it seems to defeat the purpose of the recall. (To get the old deVices back as soon as poSsible). What Harvey Norman did you go to?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] not-i:
I got the same deal at JB HiFI. New unboxed J1 Mini and keep my Note until replacement stock arrives. Didn't even tell me to stop using it, ha ha (but I have, sort of, except for some developing on it). FYI I purchased outright
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 7tOny4:
I got my replacement phone on friday S7E and i started doing a backup on my note 7 and it kept rebooting on the last reboot it wouldn't start nothing i think it bricked itself plug charger in nothing its dead.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] stealo:
Are they accepting rooted note 7's?

With warranty voided, im unsure if telstra will take it back. I know they will swap broken screens but rooted.

Anybody returned a rooted one yet?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] umijani010:
Don't matter mate... you don't need to announce to them though .. just give in a working phone
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
i might be reading this wrong... so if i return mine with cracked/broken screen it's ok?? they'll replace it with no issues?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] stealo:
My cousin dropped his, cracked the bottom corner, took into vodafone to replace under recall. They said he was very lucky that there was a recall and will recieve a new one in 5-6 weeks.

Im not worried about the retail staff checking for root so much, only if it goes to samsung before i get a new one and they check warranty (knox) and reject it.

Best case for me (with warranty voided) is the retail shop doesnt send it back before i get a new one i guess.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
ok. might start using mine without a case ?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peanuts.:
Lol good way to test how durable the phone is from scratches and/or drops.

Do you have to nominate how you want to receive the replacement device? Cause I ordered mine through Optus. Was wondering if I just have to go down to the store when its available or organise beforehand through Optus?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
got mine from Samsung n they said i should get my replacement in 3-4 weeks. suppose to get a J1 sometime this week as well to keep.

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that was last week when i spoke to them.

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just arrived ?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] not-i:
Yep. Mines not only rooted but I've cooked myself a custom Rom. And I've smashed the back glass, ha ha.

Have been using a work Nexus 5x they past week but don't like it. Fired my Note 7 back up last night and probably keep using till replacement stock arrives
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] stealo:
I ordered mine through telstra direct also, I went in to a telstra owned shop today. Not sure if all optus shops are franchised or not but give em a ring. The lady said i can keep this but be careful and a notification will be sent out when new stock arrives to swap over.

Asked her about cracked screen and she said no it would not be swappable. Not sure about the lagalities though, might just be telstra. If i had a car out of warranty and needed a recall im pretty sure the manufacturer would still have to fix it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] valamer:
Yeah that person at Telstra is wrong, the recall is for all Note 7's regardless of damage. You definitely can return a Note 7 with a cracked screen and get a new one when they are available.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] stealo:
Thats what i thought. :good:
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
anyone encountered this??
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Axho:
Sorry for the delay Bushy in replying, but it was the Cambridge HM in Tasmania. Also I think it is more of a case that they trust me and know I'm tech savvy and in turn said it was ok. Come the time for our replacements (if we get them from HM or Samsung direct), HM have told me we can take the new replacement Note 7's home and transfer our stuff from our faulty Note 7's onto the new ones and then go back and return the old ones. Seems they trust me a lot lol.

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Just an update and rant...

I spoke with Harvey Norman (on 20th Sept) where I had pre-ordered my Note 7 phones from and they told me 3 to 4 weeks before I will get a replacement. I am super frustrated at this since I went out of my way to pre-order the Note 7 phones and get my hands on them first thing in the morning when they were released on August 19th.

I then made a call to Samsung Support (on 20th Sept) and they are willing to replace my Note 7 phones directly instead of going through the retailer we purchased from but I've still been frustrated as two different support agents have told me it'll be another 3 to 4 weeks still. Meanwhile both support agents told me that apparently in 2 days Telstra, Optus, Vodafone etc will have their replacement phones to send out to customers already. **shakes fist** ... I sarcastically said to Samsung, "way to go with setting your priorities straight".

I then requested a supervisor and eventually go to speak with one at Samsung who is now escalating my claim directly to the Samsung Sydney offices. I told them it's not right that we pre-ordered our phones to get them early yet others will be getting their phones first and we'll be among the last to receive our Note 7 replacement phones. Later during the day I had a call from an Australian Samsung rep today direct from the Samsung Sydney office and now apparently they are sending two Galaxy Note 7 phone replacements via courier out to me and I won't have to wait up to 4 weeks for a replacement phones. Arrival date/time is approximately early next week Monday / Tuesday.

I also asked the question regarding CPU. I am very against the Snapdragon 920 CPU's in some Note 7's and much prefer the performance and power of the octa core Exynos CPU. The octa core Exynos CPU can sleep more cores and can also run more cores at the same time and utilize less power consumption than the Snapdragon 920 during normal phone operations. Samsung confirmed with me that all Australian Galaxy Note 7 phones including replacement phones will have the same Exynos octa core CPU, so no need to worry there!

To others here reading this, forgive my ignorance. I know it is important period for Samsung to replace every single faulty Note 7 there is that are in the hands of users like myself. But more importantly to those who pre-ordered your phone via a retailer, I suggest you go and deal direct with Samsung and plead your case.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Axho:
Samsung called me back. They are now processing my phone replacements and apparently will take 3 - 5 business days to get to me via courier, WOOHOO :D
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 0_gtg_0:
have u sent back your old N7?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Axho:
Nope, we are still using our Note 7 phones. Supposedly how it will work is a Courier will be sent with our new Note 7 phones and upon delivery we have to hand them our faulty Note 7 phones in exchange.

Samsung told me the courier service will call us in advance to schedule a date / time when to complete the exchange.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] valamer:
Just got my replacement Note 7 today from Optus :)

So far so good.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peanuts.:
Did you go into store for the straight swap? Or was it delivered?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] valamer:
I had returned my Note 7 earlier on when the recall first happened. And my replacement device arrived in-store today so I picked it up. Sucked not having my Note 7 for so long but happy to have a "safe" one now.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] umijani010:
So same model number? .. are you going to root it?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] valamer:
Yeah, same model number. I'm holding off on rooting it as I want to be able to use Android Pay and Samsung Pay, if there was a way to root the exynos version without tripping Knox I would do it in a heartbeat though.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] umijani010:
Yea fair enough reason. Could you tell me what bootloader and firmware version it comes with? Same or new.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] valamer:
Sure, my phone info+ app gives me the following...

Bootloader Version: N930FXXU2BPI7

PDA Version: N930FXXU2BPI7

CSC Version: N930FOPS2BPI5

Baseband Version: N930FXXU2BPI5

Latest Firmware: Yes

Kernel Version: 3.18.14-9201627 dpi@SWHC3908 #1 64-bit

Can't remember what my old one had.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] umijani010:
Cool thanks man :) appreciate it
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] davidmcc2312:
telstra

Has anyone got their replacement from telstra yet? they seem to be playing idiots as to when will be sent out, they have them but seem to be holding them back for some reason?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wooba99:
Sorry to get a bit off topic, but I'm moving to Australia soon. I setup all my note contact list numbers as +61 4XXXXXXXX. Will it still call/text like this when I get to Australia, or will I need to change it to 04XXXXXX?

Thanks..
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] davidmcc2312:
yes m8

yes m8 both will actually work

and welcome to Australia
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 7tOny4:
Mine is on its way to me today or tomorrow its at brisbane airport been getting updates from telstra