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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
Yeah they don't I was calling about the original W8 I had pre-ordered.... only chance I have for a FD exchange is with the 3rd party

store...if they ever figure out there's a recall/exchange.. haha
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I haven't left feedback yet. Will wait 2 weeks to see if phone explodes or not.

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 1sagain:
Hey just a quick question. Did you let both devices run for a few days at least? Do you still see large differences between the SD 820 and the Exynos variant? I am trying to get an average based on everyone's response. Where did you get the FD model yourself?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Yeah I also keep getting very conflicting results with people saying which version us laggy and which isn't.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I've used both devices and right off the bat exynos is very good with battery and love being rooted and xposed ???

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] @Class:
Yes with both. The Snapdragon version was also more laggy especially when taking 4K video or 60 fps video. Exynos doesn't even sweat it!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Batfink33:
The original press release said there was fires in Korea and the US so I think they've had more than 1.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Gold N930FD here, 2 days in, flashing and twrping like crazy. Lots of heat but no explosions. Pushing this thing and charging all day.

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
Just got a call from my 3rd party sales person FD website to check

http://support-cn.samsung.com/note7checking/en.html

Mine phone is good to go.....which I knew :)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalallstar:
From what I've heard that only checks ESN from a database in China. If your ESN isn't in that pool it will say it isn't eligible. It still doesn't ensure that your device is not prone to the battery defect.

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See this discussion here.

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Oops forgot the link.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3456865
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Sorry bro but that website is for chinese models only which ours are not as mentioned above

It will always show okay for non chinese devices.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Just for fun i input my imei number and get this lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
Sorry man I didn't read that.....just used the link she sent me......guess I'll be calling her back....

Did you speak to her ?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] dafloof:
I have the exact same phone purchased from eBay seller 232tech, Gold N930FD. I am also 2 days in, no issues. Phone only mildly gets warm when wirelessly fast charging but no worse than my s7 edge. The battery is SDI but at this point I have no interest in sending it back or getting it exchanged as it is running so well.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I just spoke to tropical mobile and they said no problem when it came to replacement. They will get back to me when they come in.

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] turilo:
Is that the eBay seller you purchased from or?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] turilo:
Looks Like note 7 will be deactivated if not exchanged...

http://phandroid.com/2016/09/10/samsung-galaxy-note-7-deactivated/
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] NIKKOTUASON:
No way. First Pokemon Go is cutting all service to rooted/jailbroken phone now this... It's not my day...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
The fact that they can actually do that is disturbing.

Also that if they can legally do it equally disturbing.

For guys like us, having devices not sold in our country of residence it makes the exchange much more complex

If they deactivate my device before giving me another FD unit.....there will be hell to pay to say the least
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I call bull****. It's impossible to do that lol

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
The way I read that link was ...they will shut phone off that haven't been returned, so you don't try to keep a free phone.

Since this is now a voluntary exchange ( not mandatory recall) they won't shut phones off that they didn't send a replacement for.

I didn't list my FD with anybody......because that model isn't sold through authorized dealers in Canada. No way they will

send you a replacement FD in Canada.

Switronics is probably our best or only shot.....let's hope Brittney come through for us this week.!!!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I read it such that they will shut down your device past the due date .. i hope my reading comphrension stinks lol.

I have zero interest in a Snapdragon note 7

im going to pick up another nexus 6P soon and I will also likely get a zenfone 3 deluxe if it ever drops lol so at least ill have some other toys around if this doesnt work out.

Axon 7 is a maybe also....seems like a real PITA to mod it though
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Yes absolutely.

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
I'm not worried......remember "Voluntary Exchange" Samsung's just making sure they get phones back once they send out replacements. The only way they could legally shut off your phone is if it was a safety hazard and it was a mandatory recall.

I'd be more worried if I ask for a replacement......no way they'll send you a new FD in Canada......Here comes your new W8

Put some pressure on Brittney this week :)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] NIKKOTUASON:
I really hope you're correct. I have no intention in giving my N930FD for a Snapdragon N930W8 (shivers)..
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I just went to canadanote7exchange.expertinquiry.com and signed up for the exchange. After calling them they suggested that I would get the same model as identified by the IMEI number. So if they ship me a snapdragon model I won't accept it. It also says that a Samsung rep will call me confirming the shipment etc....

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] NIKKOTUASON:
Same I signed up for that a few days ago still haven't gotten any contact of any sort. How long did they take to get in touch with you?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Well I'm returning my Snapdragon Note 7 tomorrow to my carrier for a refund. I'm gonna take the money and put the rest with it and get an Exynos version once a new batch is available. I'm actuality a bit sad and worried it's gonna take some time before I can get my new Note. I'm using my One Plus 3 again which isn't nice but nothing like a note. I'm glad I decided to keep this phone instead of getting rid of it right away.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Just returned mine for refund. Now the waiting game begins... Likely going to get Exynos model once new batch is available, but still gonna an eye on the new Pixel devices.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
What carrier did you return it to?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Bell. It was a Bell Snapdragon version.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wallyg8r:
Thanks. I'm with wind and I don't have the option to refund. Just exchange for S7edge or wait for replacement. Good for you!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
It's only started exchange or wait officially with Bell but I contacted them and said I wanted to refund and was told it would be allowed. They did it as some type of buyers remorse but special conditions as its over the regular 14 days.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I wish samsung would just scrap the 64gb/4gb ram version and make all the phones 128gb/6gb ram to differentiate the new good phones. That would give them the edge they need against potential apple defectors. And make it easy to identify recalled phones. Just a dream though...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] @Class:
No call here either... Gah Samsung this is a total joke - you said my phone will explode and to get into contact with you. I do and you don't call me at all like you said you would. Sooo...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
No call here either. If anyone does get a call, report here! I will take refund if they offer or I'll just keep my phone. I think it will never explode.

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] @Class:
Another one just exploded in a little kid's hands when they were watching a video.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I like your thinking sir :thumbup:

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So it wasnt even plugged it?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] @Class:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Six-...ng-Galaxy-Note-7-explodes-in-his-hand_id85305
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I registered my FD unit on the canadian exchange website and it went through just fine. Got a confirmation email saying devices could start shipping sep 12.

Called samsung Canada just now to follow up on how do they know what colour and model to ship etc and the CSR said it goes by the IMEI number you input.

So I mentioned mine as a 930FD dual sim device and she didnt really seem surprised or anything and said then that is what I should recieve as per the info I entered.

She took down all my info and noted my concern about not wanting a W8 version and when i asked if thats what I get then what?

She said then call back and they will make it right.

Guess we will see if they are full of it or not lol. I trust any CSR about as far as I can throw my car so not expecting much but that was the conversation.

sent from my Note 7 or S6
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] NIKKOTUASON:
I really hope it's just that easy. I too filled this form out and I'm hoping I get an FD (Gold) and not a W8.

What sucks is I just ordered a full body Skinomi set and I really want to install it on my current device as it is perfect in everyway. But if they actually send me a new device (Gold FD) that's "safe" I'd be willing to take the new one that could take months though. First world problems...:rolleyes:
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Would be nice but honestly i kinda doubt it lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fortesquieu:
Today is 13th, did you receive anything? lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] turilo:
Yep I was told same thing and for everyone hopefully to be patient with the amount of exchanges taken place. Whatever the imei is that's the device we get back according to the exchanges
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Honestly, if anything, I will trade my FD version for a Canadian version, sell it and buy a LG V20. This has gotten waaay out of control.

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] turilo:
I can almost guarantee you the v20 will locked down bootloader wise
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yup for sure.

And its butt ugly lol.

Asus zenfone 3 deluxe is nice though.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Wasn't the G5 rooted?

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Every single LG device since the G2 in Canada has been locked.

Root maybe but some crazy ass workaround probably to make it work
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
K I'm keeping this note until it explodes in 2018

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I havent read a report yet about any dual sim models blowing up....mostly snapdragons i think....i could be thinking wrong of course lol but cant remember reading anywhere about an FD device going pop
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
That;s a good point Force.....I don't recall any either all these US reports they must be mostly SD anyway if not all...

Too bad Samsung doesn't post what models they were.......
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yeah its really odd that they dont...we all have a right to know
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
sounds like a quick call to Samsung asking why?, or email a news agency...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yassinef:
Did you guys hear about the new update that samsung will roll out to phones that havent been returned after the recall at the end of the month
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yeah but why the hell would anyone take that OTA lol?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yassinef:
Yea sounds crazy. Man looking forward to finding a way to get the international version
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Still no root for the Canadian G5.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Oh my... The v20 looks amazing.... With root lol

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pointro:
Send in a return request on Ebay, but no response yet (seller has until the 16th apparently. I also applied for the Canadian Exchange Program, which has also gotten no response yet; it said a 48 hour time to be contacted and I applied for it on Sunday. I'll probably get no response from either and be forced to keep the phone, which I'm not scared of. The math is heavily in my favour on the micro level. Samsung, on the macro level, doesn't have any room for error. 0.01% of 1,750,000 defective SDI batteries is still 1,750 exploding phones.

Definitely can't resell it tho lol. I get turn it in when buying a new phone, but not to another person without it being for pennies. I plan to keep this possible timebomb for 3-4 years anyways.

I'd wait before hopping to LG too. The G4, G5 and V10 have all had bootlooping issues.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] SwagGoat:
48 business hours. They work 10 to 12 hours a day. Give them at least until Friday. Come on people...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Got the refund on my Snapdragon version today (what a hassel). Now the wait until I'm able to get a safe F or FD version. I'm. Thinking about going with B&H Photo because they include a year warranty. It's only in the US but I live right in the border and having it shipped there is no problem. I can't wait to I can get it! I miss my Note.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pointro:
Oh, I didn't mean to make my post as a complaint. I was just coldly reporting my experience. I called Samsung and told them that my phone was an international version and I was still directed to fill out the form. I'm willing to be patient.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Still curious to know if you guys with the F/FD variants got the same phone or did they send you W8 as replacements?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Emailing ebay seller for replacement. No issues. Just waiting for availability to get one.

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wooba99:
Was offered a W8. I've declined it, not sure what happens next.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
That sucks!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Dont know yet...if they send me a w8 i am not giving them my FD...its supposed to be a like for like swap.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Say you do accept the W8, try to sell on Kijiji the value has probably plummeted due to the damn recall. No longer are these phones worth $1000 Canadian.

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
No doubt....they are somewhat worthless and even the fixed ones most people wont trust.

Samsung really screwed themselves...what would have been their best selling device ever they wont be able to give away lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I've seen $800 range. It's awful lol

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Frankly Im surprised people will pay that much.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
I'm not. It seems that most people aren't even aware of the recall. Every time I bring up the subject with people, their response is "What recall?"

Existing owners of the Note 7 (a very small number of people) would know about it, and people like us who follow smartphone-related news (an even smaller number) would know about it, but the other 99% of people don't seem to have a clue.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
just curious but anybody in Canada had their FD replaced yet ? My retailer says should be this week...but not holding my breathe

If you have any differences ? green battery..etc...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Tomorrow should get a response regarding phone tropical mobile

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pointro:
Tropical Mobile accepted my request for a refund and the gold Note 7, which may or or may not (but probably not) explode is on its way back to Singapore. When I officially get my money back, I'd import a new phone from an UK Ebay vendor, which is guaranteed to be safe/a replacement phone. It literally hasn't been released there yet iirc. I thought about doing something crazy like importing one from Japan (they should presumably be unlocked, idk), as the phone without branding looks especially slick. But I couldn't find a Japanese site to buy one from.

I'll probably get mine from Unlocked Mobiles, in the blue coral, like I originally preordered. I will have used every colour except for black if I don't chance my mind when it comes time to order.

I registered for the Canadian replacement program and got nothing from Samsung Canada after a full week. *shrugs*

For a fleeting second I thought about switching to the V20 but if the UK isn't going to see a release, chances of root are gone. And the screen is a dealbreaker as well. I don't know why they won't use an AMOLED screen.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
Got the software update notice today.....thankfully it didn't auto install. it wants to limit my charge to 60%..BS!!!

guess I better put the heat on my retailer about getting me a new one!!!!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Hmmm....i didnt get anything but ive got it all turned off.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Custom rom here. Not afraid of updates lol

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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fortesquieu:
Thinking of buying an FD version. Does anyone have any site recommendation?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
Better to wait till the dust settles on this recall...too make sure you get a new phone
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] turilo:
Finally got a hold of a Samsung rep to see what can be done about having the SM-N930FD in Canada. Had to escalate it. So looks like us here will be screwed from the sounds of it
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
I got mine local....waiting for the vendor to grt stock.

Spoke to the owner earlier in the week and he told me to call him tomorrow.

Make take awhile though
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
Keep on him Force!!!!! Don't let him think we'll just go away......:p;)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Nothing yet...

I just read in the singapore thread that the new devices were just released there yesterday so looks like we wait for a bit more.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] flyinj54:
Do u live in the USA? I see unlocked mobiles have note 7s shipping SEp29th but I'm I'm the USA. It looks like they will ship here but they aren't converting the currency on checkout

Have u used this sight I'm the USA?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
Their exchange actually started on the 16th ( http://www.samsung.com/sg/note7exchange/ ) And since Samsung will

start new retail sales again in the beginning of Oct worldwide.......... We better hear something by the end of the month

I'm going to keep on them........ I don't want a 60% charge cap!!!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Yeah but they literally just got the devices starting yesterday according to the fellas in their thread.

Im thinking if by next friday if there isnt anything i may just get a refund though.

The zenfone 3 deluxe is out now so it would be a good substitute for the note pending boot loader unlock.

256gb of storage, 6gb ram and snapdragon 821..works for me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirkwood:
I've been working on trying to get Cyangenmod installed for several days now, off and on. So far I haven't bricked my Gpad, but have had some harrowing issues -- like the Play Store no longer works, and I have no internet browsers left on the gpad. But no matter, I have an SD card and have been transferring apk's and other files that way.

Anyway, I think I am close, but not quite there. Currently the status is I have root access, I have Flashify and Titanium Pro and TWRP all installed on the phone. I have the latest Cyangenmod .img and .zip files for my tablet model (installed in internal SDCARD folder). I tried pointing Flashify to the .zip file I downloaded and it first asked if it should copy the file to a "Safe" location -- I said sure, go ahead. IT returned with an unsuccessful message. So I thought "screw it" and just went ahead without saving it. At this point it appeared to work, I saw the "DOS-like" scroll of text with a volume-button menu of options. I just chose reboot, and the tablet rebooted -- but nothing was changed. Still have the LG and ATT screens, no Play Store, etc.

So obviously I chose something wrong. What is it? I don't know how to use TWRP first if needed, I was trying to Flashify the Cyangenmod .zip file first and then start looking into TWRP. Do I need to do something with TWRP first?

At this point I don't know enough to ask the right questions, but need some kind of boost to get Cyangenmod running on my phone. Any help appreciated.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirkwood:
Any advice?

Any suggestion to solve the problem?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirkwood:
Now that everyone is sending back their recalled Samsung Note phones, does anyone have time to help out here?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
Use Flashify to install TWRP. You can then boot to recovery from Flashify and then use TWRP to make a backup and then install the rom zip and Gapps zip from there after performing a factory reset. It's usually recommended to wipe the system too to prepare for a complete clean install. I'd make sure that you have everything backed up to a computer that might be important as well as the original firmware downloaded, in case something goes wrong and you need to start over.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirkwood:
Thanks for the reply. I figured out the problem -- it was that the word "recovery" in Android-speak is not a verb -- it is a noun. I needed to install the "recovery file" and point Flashify to it, once I did that everything clicked into place and it booted up Cyangenmod.

I doubt many people are reading this (given the response rate) but to the moderators of xda, I suggest you put one "quick steps and necessary apps" on the home page of the site in a highly prominent place. xda is full of all sorts of great info, and if you are an advanced user this may be heaven -- but noobies like myself cannot see the forest for the trees. There are actually too many starting places, and many of them are hard to find. There are dozens of forums, ads flashing left and right -- it is like trying to go fishing in a disco.

Having said that, I do appreciate the info I was able to find and piece together.