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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Pat.:
Burn rates were low & I doubt anyone keeping one is at a huge risk but I've been 100% convinced from the day it was recalled that Samsung will do all in their power to minimise the chances of a death that can be directly attributed to one of their products being faulty.

It's very unlikely they will come across any resistance from carriers who have been asked to block the handset in every country including UK
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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Pat.:
The carriers don't want to look like the bad guys, but ultimately I think they also would rather see thr handset killed off, as soon as one country blocks it's an unstoppable chain reaction.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Why do think they'd rather see the handset killed off? Generally, companies don't like to p1ss their customers right off and clearly if there's people who do not want to return their Note7's and the carrier FORCES them to return it, all it makes for is a very unhappy customer. I cannot see why the carrier would want to do that at all, which is why Verizon resisted it and why other carriers are also resisting it.

If they had WANTED to block the phone, they could have done it weeks or months ago. Clearly Samsung have piled on the pressure and for me, it's going to come down to whether the carriers cave in, or Samsung move on.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Pat.:
Its better for them if it LOOKS like they have been forced into it, no carrier wants to be the last man standing on a phone with such a dangerous public reputation do they, even though we all know it's a tiny percentage of phones, it's how they do things, they want to appear to be on your side if possible.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bravolimakilo:
Hey all,

My Note 7 has stopped working. Is there ANY WAY around this at all? I know it is against forum rules to be posting a "solution" to this but I am not asking about the details. I am just wondering if there IS a way around this or there IS NOT.

I do have an S7 but am not pleased with it. I just want to know if there is a way around this so I can keep researching online or if I should just go buy a Note 5.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Can I suggest you join www.note7alliance.com

You may find your answer there.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] sonhy:
if you do have to return your note 7s, not that you ever should! please keep your S pens just in case your xda brothers and sisters need it for their note 7s... dont make war, make love!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Stopped working meaning exactly what? It won't power on?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Skwerl23:
The note 7 will stop receiving updates. And will stop charging soon. However I'm sure some software some where stops this. But I have no idea.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bravolimakilo:
No, it has been bricked. Does not recognize my sim card. It says "no network" or something to that extent. I am with TELUS and reside in the great country of Canada.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] SharpD0g:
Still rocking mine, green and mean !
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] :
May I remind users that IEMI changing is illegal and is not to be discussed on xda even by pm

Regards

Sawdoctor
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Haxornator:
FYI, was not aware of the legality.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
I knew it was in some countries but I was not sure about the UK, so I checked. To my surprise, it's actually a pretty serious offence here:

Re-programming mobile telephone etc.

(1) A person commits an offence if

(a) he changes a unique device identifier

(b) he interferes with the operation of a unique device identifier.

(c) he offers or agrees to change, or interfere with the operation of, a unique device identifier, or

(d) he offers or agrees to arrange for another person to change, or interfere with the operation of, a unique device identifier.]

(2) A unique device identifier is an electronic equipment identifier which is unique to a mobile wireless communications device.

(3) <removed by me because it's not relevant>

(4) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable

(a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both, or

(b) on conviction on indictment, to

imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years

or to a fine or to both.

Wow! Suffice it to say, I won't be doing this then!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
Samsung reportedly knows what caused the failure, they sent the results off to labs to be double checked. I hope they let the public know soon. My one concern is if they know what happened and it is an isolated issue, why do they keep trying to get all devices back? Yet it still seems to be isolated looking at statistics.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] syschka:
nope, didn't try. i thought it was too much hassle since I would have to return it anyway.

They picked up my note 7 yesterday. :crying:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] OkayGK:
they?

Downgrade takes less then 5min times, too simple.

but regardless you've giving it back. Good luck.

Don't worry, time flies, you will have can have N8 in summer and enjoy the phone once again!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] InfernalByte:
I was under the impression that the IMEI could only be masked and not changed, which is part of the reason why these updates can be pushed.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] SharpD0g:
yes, they ...

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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] whoofit:
What, did someone drop a fluorescent bulb?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Tangopro:
NEWS FLASH: Carriers can only block IMEIs "arbitrarily" on there own LOCAL Network! The Global IMEI sharing platform has a REQUIREMENT (Legally binding) That an IMEI MUST be STOLEN to share across countries/jurisdictions, PERIOD!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] remosam:
this phone is considered dangerous, they have all right to get it blocked in whole world
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Well done for trying.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Lol.

Another n00b with another pointless comment.:banghead:

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
It's got to the point of being quite funny, hasn't it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] remosam:
hope you will consider it funny when it will start burning in your pants
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
OK, great.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] whoofit:
I stopped wearing pants. They are too flammable. :o
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
I wear asbestos ones... just in case. And a flame-proof suit at all times. I'd have Kevlar to protect me from the blast, but it's too expensive.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] remosam:
this is a good one, "since I bought note 7 I stopped wearing pants". Fellows, I'm not a noob one, every one got his point and opinion. When I said is dangerous I meant that samsung and carrier and law will consider like this. It's bad because except this problem would have been phone of the year
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] whoofit:
No, I stopped wearing pants when my e-cig exploded. It was the laptop backpack that I stopped wearing when I got the Note7.

Funny how they never banned that e-cig.

Oh, and for some of us, the Note7 still IS the phone of 2016....one more week and it will be so. :cool:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] fonseca898:
Well, I'm still using it.

I haven't accepted any updates since the recall, so I can still charge to 100%. From day 1 I had fast charging disabled, and only charge wirelessly, although I doubt that matters. Even under the heaviest load, it does not get anywhere near as hot as my previous Note 3 or S5

I tried to exchange it for a temporary S7, but Sprint was impossible to deal with and I never received it.

I tried to exchange it for the replacement N7, but the few stores I went to either didn't have any available, or refused to swap it because I didn't buy it from them.

I called Sprint to do the swap, but by then the official recall had begun.

I tried to return it to a corporate store again, but they wanted to charge me an activation fee to reactivate my old N3, and refused to credit for the $100 worth of accessories I purchased despite receipts.

So I'm still using it and loving it. The S-Pen features are so polished vs my N3, going to miss it. I do charge it at my lipo station at night just in case. I'm going to call Sprint again and go back to my old phone before New Years.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] apple eating samsung:
Still using mine. Still charges to 100% and doesn't get hot using fast charge. Not looking forward to the 5th when Verizon pushes Samsung's update though. Hope I can just decline it like the previous ones.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] RaymondPJR:
You must be kidding! The talk for days has been that in Canada the carriers would stop providing cell service! How'd you miss that?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Haxornator:
Exact similar situation as me in Canada. Samsung has been impossible to deal with by phone, email, Facebook, Twitter. There is no monetary insentive to return the phone, only inconvenience and headache. I hate reading articles talking about Samsung being so generous and helpful with exchanges.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Success100:
T-Mobile nerf anyone in here yet?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] pfumela:
i cracked my screen today :(. anyone know where or how i can get hold of a replacement screen?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] JermsMalibu:
T-Mobile Note 7 here. Still working and charging as of right now.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Success100:
Same here. All updates blocked I was wondering if it was going to be a software update or imei block
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] JermsMalibu:
Me too. Hopefully it stays a software update and not an IMEI block.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Its been imei up here in Canada

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] shanda5303:
Yep mines still working ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] mgaoi:
Hi,

I don't know if it's possible but I have a note 7 and an old note 5. Is there a way to switch the imei and esn of the s5 on the note 7?
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Enough of the trolling. Stay on topic or this thread will be closed.

The Merovingian

Senior Moderator
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ArmyNic:
USA, original Note 7 user here, no issues other than samsung trying to brick MY device. Got the 60% forced update, reverted it back to 100%, blocked all updates. Yesterday they apparently sent out an update preventing charging, bluetooth, and wifi. Glad I took care of it before that happened. Maybe this is the end? Or is Samsung like a Final Fantasy boss where it keeps coming back stronger? Any word on if the next, (and hopefully final) step is the imei block? Maybe Samsung will track our phones and start hiring phone assassins. Maybe if I meet someone with a note 7, smash it, Samsung will send me a reward. They'll never suspect I myself have a note 7! Lol, this isn't a troll post, just tired and got out of hand.

Sent from my toilet using the Note 7 boiiii
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] shanda5303:
LMFAO probably imei block ? if that happens all hell will break loose ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] elvishot0017:
Proud owner of Black and Blue Coral 930F international both Hydra Rom 1.4.5. Regards from Germany :)*
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] whoofit:
With bosses like Sammy the trick is to keep jabbing them in the wallet.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] aleix0826:
Im using note 7 demo unit, no fingerprint sensor, can this bre activated?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
I am devastated. Having owned my Note 7 since the third day after it was officially unveiled, I went through all the hassle of trying to keep it, even ignored Samsung offer of refund and so forth. Yesterday my screen cracked with the phone in my tracksuit pocket, there was no pressure or any impact. I was amazed to see the edge screen was cracked when I took the phone out of my pocket.

I feel sick! Now I have no option but to give it back!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ArmyNic:
Woah woah woah, calm yer tits

This isn't the only phone with a dual curved screen is it? Are the screens for both phones the same size? If so, explore that option. I dread the day I drop my note 7. Hopefully when the note 8 comes out.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
What other dual screen phone are you referring to?

I didn't even drop my phone, screen cracked whilst it was in my pocket under no pressure that I can remember.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] shanda5303:
I have dropped mine more times than I can count and have been extremely lucky that it has not cracked the screen even though it's dropped into metal surfaces and various objects hitting at the corners of the phone. ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] RaymondPJR:
There's that outrageously expensive Huawei Mate 9, Porche edition. Looks almost exactly like a Note 7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ArmyNic:
I was reffering to the S6 edge and up. They have dual curved displays that the note 7 copied. Based on my readings, the dual curved display is not going away anytime soon. The bad news, the S6 display is 5.1, whilst the Note 7 is 5.7. So you are going to have to hope samsung produces a 5.7 dual curved display phone in order to replace your current screen. They may have one already, I'm not a phone miricle worker, do some searches, call some phizone shops. Nic out

Sent from my Note 7 while sitting on a toilet
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
As unlikely as it is, even if I were to find a replacement screen from somewhere no one would fit it for me. I would also most certainly lose the water resistance feature.

Anyway, Samsung has accepted my refund acceptance form, I've been advised to keep my phone ready for collection. So sadly this will be the end until Note 8. I am keeping an eye on the rumoured HTC Ocean Note which is also rumoured to incorporate an stylus.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] golfinggino:
I have a question - if I were able to pick up a note 7 for cheap would rooting and flashing one of the roms on here get the Bluetooth wifi - lte working again or is it too late after they have been disabled by Samsung ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] OkayGK:
Its is hard to say. which model would you get...

Some one can correct me if im wrong but the latest update that came out for the phone may not let you downgrade the firmware - if thats the case then why bother?

If you do get a phone with a previous ware and all packages blocked, and everything working fine then thats great but! the phone may be imei blocked or may be blocked in future.

You may get the phone thats both, imei blocked and firmware installed....

Lastly, not all N7s can be rooted and chances are the phone you get from canada will not be able to take root.

Root or firmware downgrade will not stop IMEI block which is what we are experiencing in Canada on most N7s. Some are still working fine. It may help you to have rootable phone as many still working on imei solution and it seams some rooted N7s are able to by pass that.

thats my 2cent, you make a choice
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] golfinggino:
thanks for the reply - would be basically getting it for free - trade my note 5 and gear s for a s7 edge and note 7 - I already have 2 s7 edges and don't really need a third one but the s7e is a much better phone then the note 5 so might just do the deal anyway
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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jayhawkX:
My bad...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] golfinggino:
if all the notifications were blocked and the note 7 currently gets data , wifi etc. would the worry of that being disabled be over as we are already past the date that Samsung pushed the updates to disable ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] krowdpleeza:
HELP.... I don't want to turn my phone off/in

I hope I'm not too late, but I was hoping to be able to dodge them bricking my phone as well. Currently, I have turned off my wifi to prevent the new update from downloading. However, I am still stuck with only being able to charge my phone to 60%. Could you please forward me to the process that you implemented in order to revert your phone. That would be really helpful.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] charmz2k2:
I did exactly that and I'll be honest, aside from the size and the S pen, I'm not missing the note 7 at all..

Partly also because of the cr@ppy service I received from Samsung and the fantastic service I've received from Huawei so far!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
The Mate 9 Pro is the same phone for those with less money to burn.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] charmz2k2:
True but not available in the UK..

Note 7 cost me about 400 less granted but I've got 3 years replacement warranty and decent service from Huawei and Porsche Design.

It's a looked after investment...

I haven't got silly money to burn, I work 7 days a week, 15 hours a day and earn every penny but at the end of the day I'd rather spend a little extra and rest assured that anything goes wrong I can take it back...

Order the pro from China and I'm guessing there will be more than a 10 minute chat over the phone to get it sorted.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Working 105 hours a week? Man, you are insane. You only get 1 life you know, this is not a rehearsal. I work 0 hours per week, since i am taking a year's holiday :)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] charmz2k2:
Word of advice to you...

Don't be self employed!

I'm not even counting the hours I spend doing the admin and background web stuff..

You enjoy your years holiday! I can't say I'm not jealous! Haven't had a holiday in 5 years.. So my Porsche Design mate 9 makes up for it haha
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] JN3WMN:
Still using with no intentions of turning it in until maybe the S8 launch.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] fpresiado:
i created a post how to disable the updates if no one has figured it out. check it out https://xdaforums.com/note-7/help/how-to-disable-updates-note-7-models-t3534184
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] RaymondPJR:
If the screen size was 5.7 or larger instead of 5.5, I could be tempted.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ep3:
Anyone in Canada still able to use their note 7? I turned mine off as soon as I got the 60% charge ota because I knew I would not be successful in blocking future otas since I failed the 60% using a blocker. But I was doing some research and was able to turn it back on two days ago and flashed it with an older Rom and now it disables knox and security folder. I go to manual updates and it doesn't work so I know I'm safe from the kik ota.

Now I put my Rogers SIM card in which was a Samsung replacement note 7 for my Rogers note 7 and it won't let me get onto the network. I checked for black listing with my IMEI number and it's not blacklisted anywhere. Is it just me or is Samsung security blacklisting the note 7?

Anyone having the same issues?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] faslane:
Sooner or later the carrier themselves will deactivate they have the imei etc so its only a matter of time and the N7 will be useless to own. Just reportinf whats being printed youngin' no need to get worked up.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Tangopro:
Carriers can only block IMEIs "arbitrarily" on there own Local Network. The Global IMEI sharing platform has a REQUIREMENT (legally binding) That an IMEI MUST be STOLEN to share across countries/jurisdictions.

PS On a related note, not all carrier IMEI solutions function the same way. Some may simply be manual and sloppy like "chainsaws" and not surgical like "scalpels".
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
According to latest statement, 96% of all Note7 phone have been returned.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
Actually I think they might give it a rest now. They have retrieved enough phones to cover themselves.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
For me personally i will keep at it, trying to get it up and running again has now turned into a little personal project for me lol. Sooner or later there will likely be a workaround....there always is :D

When the S8 drops, and If i like it I will consider swapping the note only then for one of those.

I do miss the Spen on the S7 edge but its an okay device to use until april when the S8 drops

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] RaymondPJR:
It looks as if some of the rumors about the S8 are true, no home button and fingerprint sensor nowhere to be seen on front or back! Iris scanner makes another appearance. Very minimal top and bottom chin.

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It's right here on XDA. Try the TMobile section.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
I agree. It's been very quiet in terms of nastiness coming from them in well over a month now. I think they've reached the point where it's diminishing returns trying to get the last few % back.

Which gives me somewhat of a dilemma. Do I keep my N7 forever, knowing i can never update it and not being able to use GearVR? Or do I return it at some point, and if I do, will I be able to get my money back. I guess if I cannot get my money back, then it makes the decision for me, so I cannot really lose.

And the fact remains, there is still no phone out - or even announced - that gives me all the features I love about the N7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
Yes, I know. The s8 isn't going to cut it. We want an s-pen! Samsung really shouldn't stall with the Note8.... I will understand if you keep the Note7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] kat3k:
I doubt very much if there will ever come a time when you cannot get your money back. Apple is still exchanging their Nano 1st gen that was recalled many years ago for the current one, year after year.
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Again.

Enough of this nonsense now.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Having said it's been very quiet, I received 2 calls from Samsung yesterday, although I wasn't quick enough to get to the phone and they left no message. I'd have like to talk to them since I would have been interested in what they had to say. Has any other Note7 owner in the UK had a call from Samsung recently?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] xxxMJTxxx:
Yes I did.

They called me over 10 times on different hours in this and last week and it looked like they will not let me go so I answered some withield number and some lady with Manchester accent said that she is calling from Samsung Department on behalf of Carphone Warehouse. She did know my name and all details and she want to verify that I still have Note 7. I said that It is no longer a case as it has been stolen/lost and she asked if I can provide any CRN (crime reference number) from UK Police Station and I said that apparently stolen mobiles like stolen bicycles are decriminalised as not crime anymore so such a numbers are no longer provided. She said what about my mobile insurance. I said I had it only for first N7 and when I exhanged it for recalled second one with green battery I forgot to update IMEI with them and 30 days was gone when I realized and they were no longer interested in providing any insurance. She replied that she will update my records that I do not have it anymore and I shall expect no more calls from anyone asking about it.

M.

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You can return any faulty product within one year of pucharse date as per consumer act UK law

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/cheap-free-warranties

Plus few interesting things worth reading

http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/my-mobile-phone-is-faulty-what-can-i-do

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