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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] doc_loco:
LOL! I had to get a phone asap as I was travelling. I'm not sure what to do with it. Part of me is reluctant to contact o2 and the other part is saying don't sell it in case they come for it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ilordvader:
get the S7 edge no other can even come close to it

then upgrade to S8 in march 2017 ;)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] FitnessNut215:
ME

Yes I am still using mine. I have no issue with it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] winol:
well, in Mexico, the largest carrier, Telcel, is not pushing the 60% cap, or threatens to imei block any device, the full refund or exchange have no expiration date, that is, you have the standard 1 year period to: exchange for a s7 edge, get refund or exchange for ANY phone of your choosing, adjusting the price difference, in the event of failure, any failure of the device, you wont get the note7 repaired, but they will replace it with any phone you choose, all this, within the 1 year warranty period, as I see it, you can not ask for a better deal
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Southeast217:
Still using despite the 60% battery cap. I might return it though before the dec 31 deadline.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Folks, I posted a joke earlier related to Donald Trumps ridiculous suggestions about Mexicans and the need to build a wall. The mods have deemed my post offensive and have removed it.

Can I just say that the post - if any of you saw it - was meant entirely as a joke and no offence was intended. If anyone was offended, I most sincerely apologise.

(And FWIW, I love Mexico and have been loads of times!)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] shanda5303:
I saw that, thought it was uncalled for. I'm sure whoever you said it to will appreciate the clarification, sometimes it's to determine if someone is joking or not just by reading something. ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
It was just my daft sense of humour. I didn't think anyone would take it seriously or be remotely offended, but clearly I got it wrong.

Sorry once again.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] rcm3:
Still using mine even though can only charge battery to 60% but still the best phone.

Can't seem to be able to transfer SMS and MMS right way to LG V20 anyone have any luck?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] NIKKOTUASON:
Still have my original Note7 100% batt!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
I though it was funny :D
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
Still using mine, its on 100% batt too. Actually loving it more as each day goes by. I have 3 emails from Samsung with offer of refund but I'm replying to them.

Just ordered DBrand skin and some screen protectors.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
You arent stuck at 60% charging by any means...have a quick look around.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] NIKKOTUASON:
I'm looking for the Official Battery Pack Case from samsung but can't find it anywhere. I agree no other phone comes close to the feel of the Note 7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ilordvader:
Yup Note 7 tops it all

can't wait for the Galaxy S8 :cowboy:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] HANSONOTE7:
So you must not done any software updates? I set mine on auto update whatta bummer now I'm an owner of Iphone 7+... Samsung can try to imitate but can never duplicate...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Thank god for that.

If they duplicated the iphone id have to switch to another manufacturer.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ilordvader:
hahaha good one bro

Me too would switch lol
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] rcm3:
They will still push the update no matter what mine was turned off and I tried even stopping it as it was happening. This also happened to a friend no way to avoid it lol
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
Ebay are selling the one you want.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Sa...ack-Extra-Juice-Case-/322276684495?nav=SEARCH
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] NIKKOTUASON:
Thanks I just ordered it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
I might consider getting one too. I'm thinking there may come a time when suppliers stop selling accessories for N7, therefore I should buy some essential items while I can since I intend to keep my Note7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Oyeve:
I have a tmobile sim on a verizon note 7. No updates. I good.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Nitemare3219:
You're wrong. Not only can you STOP the update from coming in easily with a package disabling app for a few dollars, you can also REVERT the update by flashing the factory firmware.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
You have no idea what your talking about.

I dont know how you can be in this forum where a ton of people have not only blocked the OTA but reversed it and its discussed in multiple threads and not have a clue its possible.

Jeez dude take advantage of the forums lol
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] D5S:
I am still using my Note 7, still differing the update... Just got back on XDA after months (years?) off to look into how to get around the OTA update. Hopefully I'll be in luck this week. I'd rather not root but we will see.

I am a super user of the pen, I use it all day every day for work. Now, I almost wish I had never gotten so used to the S-Pen... I really do wish there was a viable alternative.

But, I must say, this Galaxy Note 7 I am using is the best phone I've ever used.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ilordvader:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69352005&postcount=33

Install the App in above Link & see the Instructions in INFO on YouTube below -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hyecKDLeOw

Click on THANKS ;)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] mopar:
Well I just won my battle with Verizon so I will be definitely keeping my Note 7 they were trying to charge me $500 to keep my phone come to find out it was the balance on the phone that was already returned they just didn't process it correctly so for three hundred bucks I am going to keep my Note 7 till the Note 8 comes out.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Rickyzx:
I've quit my relation with my note 7 just six days ago.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] nfamouzprincezz:
Still have mine.. Still at 100% :laugh:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] die4you:
I have note7 but I can't use right now,cuz network lock.

anybody know where do I unlock note7. it's locked by telus.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Nameless21:
I was planing on keeping mine but it died. It started doing crash/reboots when running demanding apps. It would even crash in recovery. It also started to get hot which it did not do in the last 2 months. Got a s7 edge until the note 8.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] whoofit:
I feel sorry for those folks that got duped into returning their phones......not.

I am struggling with the "no 3rd party updates".....never happened.

I am pizzed to have been booted from Verizon's network......never happened.

The lack of security updates have made my life hell.....not.

When Play Store booted me I began to cry.....never happened.

When Sammy sent out the apocalyptic EMP laden hammer down it also took out my hearing aid.....never happened.

Got all my Sales Tax back, every payment back, still charging to 100%. Use it daily.

THIS IS TORTURE!!!

Oh, and my Upgrade eligibility is still in tact.......think I'll commit suicide for Christmas this is so terrible.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Vodafone in the UK confirmed to me that they have no plans to block any Note7s from using their network.

I had originally thought I would return mine eventually, but I am actually considering keeping it indefinitely. It works perfectly (apart from the GearVR, which is a pain, but at least I can run Google Cardboard on it) and it's the best phone around by a country mile.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] whoofit:
You know what the best way to flush amateur Poker players is? Making them believe they are gonna be playing Roulette......heh
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
that would be nice but Im not holding my breath.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ElectricPanda:
Australia set to block Note 7 on Dec 15

.... just read on Gizmodo Australia that we are coping the same block to the Note 7 as New Zealand. http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/12/samsung-is-cutting-the-note7-off-australian-networks/

... so given they will probably block via IMEI ... who knows how to change an IMEI?

anybody got any other info? I love my N7 and am not at all keen to give it up before the "Note8" comes out :(
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] urirx98:
Well i finally broke down and switched my note 7 to the Note Edge N915, but crazy the damm corporate store wouldnt even take back my phone because I bought it at a 3rd party Sprint store, anyone heard of that or encountered it yet? I thought it was mandatory they HAD TO TAKE IT BACK, unreal and wasting my time now
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] exxeHR:
Returned mine for full refund. I kept VR, Sdcard and charger for my troubles :)

They asked for charger, but said OK, nevermind when I said I forgot it at home.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] AdrianR2016:
Note 7 will not work in mobile networks in Australia, from December 15, 2016

http://andrasi.ro/galaxy-note-7-australia/

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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] saulc1981:
Good luck taking mine back wish i would have never sent in the first one i got from them but they arent taking my replacement thats for sure. I still got my upgrade so ill wait it out until the note 8 unless there is word that they are absolutely not making the note series in which case ill upgrade to the S8 if it is true that they are planning to release early in january and have that one blow up as well because they keep trying to release earlier and earlier like the note 7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] corvette72778:
Yes. You have to go through Samsung for 3rd party sales. It's a pain. I did for one of the n7 I have
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] HANSONOTE7:
So, in the end they will brick the unit? I was thinking of keeping it and hoping to flash it with the earlier firmware someday...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
No.

They can only update your phone if you have the necessary services running on the phone, so if you disable those services, then they cannot remotely update it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] YOSEFE:
Where can I download firmware Baseband version N930FXXU2BPI5 and Build number N930FXXU2BPI7? Sammobile has a correct EE version, but has "EVR" where I have "XXU" for the CSC, and are slow to download on the free platform.

Thank you in advance.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BubZX:
Still using mine. 100% battery on Sprint
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Oyeve:
I have a tmobile sim in a verizon note 7. Updates don't work. Well, so far.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bmwm3power:
I still use my exynos note 7 100% battery with pakage disabler 6.3.

I'm from germany.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ilordvader:
I wonder if they will Block Phone Usage after Dec 31st :(
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] mecampo:
still using mine on Tmobile, got updated so push stock firmware thru ODIN and back to 100% battery

disabled the ota and samsung updates

now am still contemplating whether to give it up or not and if i give it up whether go the LG route or to the dark side Apple
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bayniner:
Just got a text from Verizon stating that if i dont return my note 7 in the next 5 days i would be charged full price of the device
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] OkayGK:
Ive got a text from FIDO (Canada) They will be turning off N7s starting Dec 12.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
lol...me too from rogers.

idiots....they are going to have a handful with me...i spend almost $6000 a year with them...and I wont pay a cent if they kill my note 7.

it still shouldn't be a problem to get a ew imei if thats how they are blocking them but its the principle of it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] kufel:
Rogers canada turns off mobile access for n7 on 15th....
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] htcplussony:
http://www.samsung.com/ca/news/loca...of-note7-devices?CID=AFL-hq-mul-0813-11000170

Disabling wifi, bluetooth and finally cellular.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] OkayGK:
laugh, forget the principle. I want to keep my n7

Let me know what you decide on as im going to be looking for other way to keep my n7
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
i will PM you bro and help out ...no worries...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jal3223:
Pm me as well if you don't mind.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Yet another example of this totally botched and uncoordinated mess. i.e. still no plans at all to block Note7's here in the UK where the recall is entirely voluntary and you can even take it on a plane (provided the airline allows it - some do, some don't).

What REALLY annoys me about Samsung's increasingly aggressive moves, is that they seem to have forgotten one very important point: They do not OWN the Note7's any more. The Note7's out in the field do not belong to Samsung.

I fully understand that Samsung wants them all back, and it *may* have the only the best intentions regarding that (Personally, I don't believe that for 1 second - I don't think it's about consumer safety at all now).

However, this does not give it the right to go around maliciously vandalising other peoples' property like this!

If they really want all the devices back, how about offering some decent incentives, rather than this all stick and no carrot approach? Like free S8 for any Note7 returns. An S7 is NOT an adequate replacement, and here in the UK, you don't even get any compensation.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jopa7:
Still using mine although having some random freezes, reboots etc.. Was talking today with a friend who provides technical support for Samsung here in PT and he told me that they will disable network functionality gradually also in Europe - no timeline
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
It's not their ****ing decision is it. Samsung are not a network operator.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ymlccc:
me too, in Canada as well and love my note 7. Paid $900 for this phone and they only give me a S7 edge which you can pretty much buy a brand new one today from Kijiji for $500

---------- Post added at 02:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:45 PM ----------

can we start a class action lawsuit against Samsung and wireless providers? If they really care about public safety they should recall Apply's iphone and Tesla cars on the same matter.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jopa7:
That's my opinion too. Although they can disable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and internal cellular radio throughout official firmware, they can't do the same with cellular network and they must talk with mobile operators to implement it and I doubt that can be done. I think they will simply disable it through firmware. I have hydra rom and I think its installation is becoming a must for who want to keep note 7
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] syschka:
I am still using mine. Even at 60% charge it is working great!

I will return it for a full refund and will try to negotiate a refund at the full price.

If Samsung offers a discount for the note 8, I will try it. But for now, I am staying away from Samsung devices.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] OkayGK:
Odd, were you never able to downgrade the firmware to get 100% battery?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] htcplussony:
And I thought Canada was the most extreme. The Verge is reporting Samsung will release an update to prevent charging in the US.

EDIT http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/8/1...-7-permanently-disabled-no-charging-us-update
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ilordvader:
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 might be made useless in the US on December 15

:(:silly::rolleyes::eek:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] gavinfabl:
I don't know why anyone thinks its outrageous for Samsung to kill all the Note 7's from working. They have a corporate and legal responsibility for your safety now the device is deemed unsafe. Back in August I mentioned somewhere on the Note 7 forum that Samsung would deactivate all the devices. I mentioned they would try the softy softy approach first, and then for all the stubborn ones, do it the hard way.

Also, as painful as it is to say goodbye to the phone, anyone still using it is IMO totally irresponsible. I had 2 x Note 7's and was left totally frustrated as their wasn't anything similar to replace it with!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
I disagree with almost every syllable of the above.

First, and very importantly, so I will emphasize this:

Samsung do not own MY phone!

It is MY property, not theirs. They have no right to go around willfully damaging other people's property, no matter what the moral or other responsibilities they may think they have. (Not that this has anything to do with safety any more, it's simply about Samsung wanting to do what's best for Samsung, which makes their actions even more unacceptable.)

Second, it is not "totally irresponsible" to use a device here in the UK when there have been thousands shipped here and no one solitary issue with any of them. You don't go around saying it's socially irresponsible to drive a car, but when you do, there's a chance you might crash and kill people. But the chances of that are deemed very low, so you are not deemed to be "totally irresponsible" to drive a car are you. The chance of problems is fundamental to the argument and since the chance of my phone overheating - let alone catching fire, and even more unlikely caused third party damage - are minuscule. It is not "totally irresponsible" to do something with minuscule chance of problems.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
:laugh: Agree with your prediction but I as you mentioned it will be driven by the safety regulator/ body and Samsung. Notice where they have been taking higher measures etc??

You obviously enjoy still being part of this forum.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] sebastie:
Still using. 100% battery life.

From Singapore
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] OkayGK:
Lets come back to this topic after Dec 20th lets say. Give or take. Hopefully I can raise my hand and say im still using mine.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
I can't imagine there's any updates will get through to mine - it's been absolutely free of messages, warnings, updates or anything else and is still on 100% battery and working perfectly.

The only thing that will break it is if Vodafone block the IMEI, which they've told me they will not do. I hope they stick to their word!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] D5S:
Still using my Note 7 here. Still at 100%

Unsettled by the news reports I've heard today about Samsung planning to update the units so they no longer accept a charge.

Samsung should have filed for a mandatory recall if they wanted this recall to be mandatory. I might be done with Samsung as a brand.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Totally agree mate. I've had Samsung products since buying a microwave back in 1989 when nobody had heard of the brand in the UK.

But the way they've handled this whole situation has p1ssed me off beyond all belief. I actually don't mind that they designed and made a product that catches fire. I can forgive them for that. It's the utterly **** way they've behaved afterwards that is almost unforgivable. Botched recall, botched 2nd recall, no coordinated or consistent messages, discounts in some territories and not in others, upgrade options in some territories and not in others, threatening and increasingly aggressive messaging, all stick and very little or no carrot, scant disregard for the huge inconvenience caused to customers.

Is there anyone on the planet who thinks it is reasonable to sell someone a $900 device, allow them to spend hundreds of dollars on accessories - luxury leather cases and whatever - and then discontinue the device (in fact worse, *willfully damage the device*) and refuse to compensate people for their losses? I mean how are they getting away with that???

I could go on. It's hard to imagine how they could have handled it worse.

As it stands, I will probably buy the S8 when it comes out because it will probably be the best phone around. But the way I feel at the moment, if any other brand can come up with a product that is as good, I would buy it over a Samsung.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
i could not agree more.

the only thing for me is I may never purchase another sammy device again if they do not offer those of us who got screwed on the note 7 and had to put up with this recall nonense due to their lack of QC and incompetent engineering teams a HEAVY discount on the next sammy device.

they expect me to pay full price on the next one you can bet they will longer have me as a customer...and I have been a die hard loyal samsung fan since the S2.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
Agreed. Why have a count down either pull the plug or don't.

They have been indecisive since before the first recall and imo that's what's cost them and what's costing us. They also lack the ability to differentiate between rebels and hardcore loyal fans

It's just ashame because they do ..make exceedingly good phones and I can't put my money where my mouth is since I harbour thoughts for the note 8 or s8 plus.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] D5S:
My complaint with them is how many short cuts they have taken.

They took short cuts on the battery, evident by how quickly they moved to a different battery supplier and issued the first recall to swap batteries out.

They took short cuts on testing the devices by doing the testing themselves instead of having a third-party do it.

They disregarded engineering rules in designing the phone.

They filed for a VOLUNTARY recall with the CPSC instead of a mandatory recall.

Now, they want their voluntary recall to be seen as a mandatory recall and are doing everything in their power to force users to return their devices.

They say they are so concerned about their customers but their actions say that they are only concerned about their own bottom line.

I really don't see any reason to ever buy another Samsung product.

I bought my phone outright, $900+. At the time I thought the price was a little much to ask. Now, I think it was ridiculous for them to ask it after knowing how many short cuts they took.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bravolimakilo:
Note 7 user here in Canada.

So what is going on here? What are all your opinions? For the Note 7 users in Canada, do you think the device will stop working (Wifi, Bluetooth, cannot make calls) after Dec 15? Do any of you know how they will be doing this? Will they be blocking the IMEI (which is the worst case scenario) or will they just push updates through hoping that we are dumb enough to update the phone?

I have not updated my phone at all and it still charges to 100%. However, I do see popups on my phone and since yesterday, I have seen a popup telling me that they are discontinuing all services effective Dec 15.

If I do not allow them to update my phone, will I still be able to use my phone after Dec 15? Or do you guys think they will actually go through and block the IMEI?

I also received a text from TELUS today as seen below:

Any opinions or knowledge in regards to this is much appreciated!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
well if you blocked the OTA then we should be fine unless they found a way around that.

if its the imei then we may have a problem...I have spoken to a fee of the imei repair vendors and they are not sure if they can fix it since this would affect ALL note 7s.....we will see.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ilordvader:
Samsung is permanently crippling the Note 7 in the U.S. [Update: Verizon says nope]

Samsung will kill remaining Note 7’s in the US on Dec 19 (update: Europe implementing similar move)

If Note 7 was so Good can not wait to get my hands on Galaxy S8 ;) :fingers-crossed: :victory:

all the Haters will only complain :rolleyes: :eek: :cyclops:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] htcplussony:
The UK is not being left out. Limiting charging to 30%. Wondering why every country seems to be different limits.

http://www.samsung.com/uk/note7exchange/
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
it will be damn good but it wont have an Spen so it is still not an acceptable replacement for the note. Plus there hasnt been a final confirmation on screen size...I will not go smaller than 5.7...