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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
I have all update apk's disabled. But I have been wondering what other ways they could possibly push and update. I use the Samsung browser on my N7 (also use Chrome and Boat browser, but mostly the stock Sammy browser) - I wonder if they can push an OTA through their own browser? Or how about any of the other samsung/touchwiz apps Samsung loaded on the N7 stock? Just a thought I had.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] gavinfabl:
You really believe there have been no issues in the UK? Because you'd be very wrong making this assumption.

Have a read of the Terms & Conditions more carefully when you setup the phone as to your legal rights. You will find Google and Samsung have every right to terminate your phone.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] maanz "L":
hi.

first of all, u have to go to settings, softwre updates, make sure "download software automaticlly" and "schedule software updates" is off.

then, down load Package Disable Pro app from Google play.

open the app and tick Software Update com.sec.android.soagent and Software Update com.wssyncmldm.

U should fine after this.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
Thanks - I've had all that done about five minutes after I activated my N7. All of those are disabled or switched off. I probably wasn't clear enough in my previous post. I was just thinking about other ways Samsung could possibly push an OTA. I have never taken a single update or OTA since I have had either of my N7's (my original, which I just sent back today, or my current replacement N7). I would be pissed if I found out Samsung pushed an OTA via another app or their stock browser. Thanks for the reply again though.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] maanz "L":
There's no way samsung will push their **** updates through browsers, or any of their samsung apps. The only way they can reach us is through OTAs.:)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
I can't recommend rooting plus flashing hydra rom enough. Anyone worried about forced updates has nothing to lose. Samsung aren't going to be releasing any worthwhile firmware plus hydra is close to stock and is getting updated.

It's not difficult just be careful if you have the Pre recall/ white battery unit. :)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Such as?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
A word to the wise. Views like this have come and gone and it's too little too late. As already said, lets move on.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
Reading this thread just reminds me what a nightmare this whole thing has been. From recalls, to refunds to battery cripling to IMEI blocks... the s**t Note7 customers had to go through are just horrendous.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] D5S:
That's one reason I want to be done with the brand. I know Samsung doesn't care about one customer, least of all myself, but I would love to find a way to make them feel just a little more regret.

I may be wrong but I really do believe that Google or Apple would have conducted themselves in a far more customer-friendly manner than I believe Samsung has.

Samsung seems ready to cut their losses with Note 7 users, I think I'm ready to cut my losses with their brand.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
I have similar feelings but they have always made devices that appeal to me and although it makes me feel hypocritical I want to wait and see if they will show any remorse to loyal fans after the dust settles.

I just don't like the closed - off everything that Apple do & similar for Google. In fact it seem google are just mating with apple. At least I respect apple for being apple. That said I would agree they could have dealt with the situation better.

I think samsung great for innovation but not after sales.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Rado_vr6:
How should they handle it? They issued a global recall, a lot of you refuse to return the device. They have every right to get their defective product back. They offered to allow you to switch devices, you chose not to, and now they're blacklisting devices. Yes they made a defective product, but it's been the choice of each N7 user whether or not to return it. If you don't get any credit for the return, hey, that's your problem. You've had ample time to exchange like the majority of us have.

Did the drop the ball? YES they did. They've been trying to right the ship ever since. If you don't want to return the device that's fine. You can use it as a media device and have an impressive piece of hardware still.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
I was about to say apologies Mr samsung but then realised Samsung would not have written this.

You are obviously speaking about every individual case? I have never been rude or agressive with Samsung since the problem started I have tried to understand the unprecedented nature of the situation. However during a number of communications with staff at Samsung they have applogised over the way the situation has been handled.

It's not so clear cut.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
their product? sorry but I paid full price for mine so I own it not them.

and yes they offered a 10 month old, small screened device with half the memory and no Spen as a replacement.

total BS and hardly an acceptable offer.

that said if they do end up offering a heavy discount for note 7 owners on their next samsung device that would somewhat attone for the previous insult at least.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
Lol, I returned it first week of the recall. What will you say now? You like to make assumptions, don't you? It has been c**p and I have every right to feel this way. We have all been wronged and an SD card has not made it ok.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] droideastcoast:
For canada A user at Neowin is saying that Samsung and the canadian carriers have no legal authority to do this. Here is the post:

https://www.neowin.net/news/samsung-...ghts-on-dec-15

So my question is. Is this Neowin user right? Does Samsung and Canadian carriers have authority to do this on all 3 levels of network access i.e carriers network, Wifi, Bluetooth?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Mine still works perfectly thanks, and with no sign of any IMEI block here in the UK, I am sure it will continue to work perfectly for as long as I wish to keep it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Rado_vr6:
Jeez, how did you manage to go through life before the almighty N7 beamed down from the heavens to grace us mere mortals with more features than we've ever had before?

The 7 Edge isn't a small screened device. It isn't an N7, it just can't be, but it is suitable. I too paid for my N7 outright and guess what, I took it right back to my carrier when I realized that there would be no more support for it moving forward.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Well done you. What do you want, a medal?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
good question....but I dont believe in god or heaven so it doesnt apply to me :D

glad you find the edge to be suitable, I do not.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] agaryt:
I still use mine . Last day though. Battery still charges 100% but I just had to flight to East Europe and back and had to left my note home , it is too onerous if you flight more. Besides I bought Moto Z Play (64GB version) which is even not close to note 7 by spec but works in my opinion even faster and last on battery like nothing I had before plus I got some moto mods which make me less missing note 7 if any to be honest. Spoken with Samsung last Friday and was promised to get full refund so there you go...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Yeah I might consider the Moto Z Force if only they would sell it outside the US. It really p1sses me off about the lack of availability of good phones here in the UK. You can't buy an Axon 7 for love nor money. Ditto a Huawei Mate 9 Pro. I might consider either of those if only someone would sell one.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] agaryt:
This is exactly problem I had... I wanted Moto Z play 64GB version which is available in China only. I even made a call to motorola UK help line and asked if they could sell me one, but they claimed that 64 Gb version of Moto Z play doesn't exist.... so I bought on aliexpress. Moto Z force is a beast, this is fact but Moto Z play gives same comfort when use. Generally I think that Moto Z series are very underrated. This is my first smartphone from Motorola and I think I'll stick with it for a while. :) Anyway - RIP note 7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] YOSEFE:
Me too bro.

Keeping my fingers crossed for the note 7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
For me I can't find another option that I'm happy with but if your considering the moto what about the Korean rival lg I've seen it as slow as £450:

https://www.mobicity.co.uk/products/lg-v20-64gb-4g-lte-silver-unlocked?variant=32903611271
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] agaryt:
Well, this LG isn't bad. For some people it will be perfect match but my personal needs are a bit different so didn't even think about this LG. However if someone need replaceable battery + the newest technology + good camera + big screen this model is one of the best if not the only choices. :good:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
On a different note..wouldn't it be ironic if after all this time, after the complete madness of the whole affair Samsung declared a certain batch of chargers at fault. Although this was highlighted as a possibility in the early days nothing would surprise me now.

Chargers are so cheaply made even the big brands are as guilty. We warranty exchanged numerous chargers when I worked in the industry.

My wife's s7 official charger was getting so hot we had to let in cool before we could unplug and swap out.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] YOSEFE:
I believe in God and in heaven, God or heaven don't do phones. These are for us here to enjoy using.

I agree with you, even though I have the, I had to have a Note 7 that I am still using, with 100% battery charge capacity.

Unless otherwise, I am keeping mine.:good:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] OkayGK:
Fido finally been able to reach me today. I was avoiding them. Was shoveling the snow, listening to the music had no idea it was them. Told them straight up, Samsung return system sucks ass and I will continue using my N7. Thanked them for their understanding. =)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
rogers told me I can bring it to any corporate store and exchange for theS7 edge...which wasnt a shocker.

but when I told them basically it sucks and I dont want it the CSR said i could also get a pixel XL or an iphone 7plus...which also suck if not even more so especially in the 32gb storage format....wtf am I going to do with 32gb lol?

at least I could sell the iphone or XL easy enough if push came to shove lol .

either way ill hang onto my note till the bitter end...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ilordvader:
Samsung has decided that curved screens are the only future we need

The Galaxy S8 will be available in 5.7-inch and 6.2-inch variants,
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] agaryt:
:) What did they say in return?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] LLStarks:
Did you miss the part where Fido is going to cut off cellular service to the phone even if you refuse the update?

Your phone's IMEI is going to be blacklisted on almost every carrier around the world within a matter of weeks, maybe sooner.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
No, it isn't. Did you miss the part where the UK carriers have confirmed they have no plans to do this? And that the civil aviation authority here in the UK has no plans to ban the phone from flights either.

And should IMEI restrictions happen, then doubtless people can change their IMEI should they wish.

Perhaps you'd be better served peddling alternative propaganda on a different forum.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] agaryt:
Small correction... Civil aviation didn't but air lines did... and they have right to do it.. I just did flight from East Midlands and I checked before thoroughly. It is not possible to carry Note 7 with you...

Just saying... I'm not happy to give my phone back too but it is getting more and more difficult to keep it.

I thing samsung should let people to keep their phones but they do what they do..
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] OkayGK:
She seamed sorry for Samsung fiasco but all she wanted is me to acknowledge that I was aware Fido will disconnect the phone.

Which I am but like many others, not certained. We have yet to see what happens. I have an SMS from them saying they will diconnect the phone on dec 12 or after. Its still working. How are they are planning to do so, we shell see

Lets hope for the best

Sadly there is no slap emoji

Don't pay too much attention to him. Thats the S7 Edge user right there
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Some airlines. Aer lingus is fine, for example.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] igacek:
Keep using it and you may be visiting God and the Heavens much, much sooner than you expected.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jus71n:
I would hazard a guess, at everybody who hasn't had their device replaced yet!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] studioph:
Use my UAE Dubai bought Note 7 still with great success

My 20 August 2016 bought Note 7 SM-930FD at airport DXB (Dubai Duty Free) still works great.

Wireless fast charging works perfect Note 7 becomes not real hot just hand warm max, like my Note 5 before.

Fantastic device even iris scanner works 100% even with contact lenses :good:

Hope the replacement device is of same quality

:eek::highfive:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] xircoms:
But what if samsung will disable the device or restrict the battery limit? Plus guys I bought my phone from someone in Dubai, now I am clueless about how to take part in replacement program. Lastly, imei database says it's for US only, however mine is not from US but still appeared as effected device
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Hi, No confrontation on my part. Look, you did what most of us do, you travel and you make use of duty free etc. Knowledge before making such a purchase is vital as, in hindsight, you now know. WE try to cut taxes and import duty and 99.9% of the time we get away with it. On this occasion you have not. Its a real bummer and one can only chalk ones situation down to life and learn from it.

Samsung could and should make this recall 'official' thus making Samsung where you live take the device back from you and replace it regardless where you bought it thus negating your present situation. Samsung hasn't done this so your stuffed. Part your own fault and part Samsung's. What could have been an exemplary act by Samsung has turned into a global fiasco for far too many customers.

I guess the only option open to you at present is to pay the registered P+P and return your purchase with receipt (or copy off) to where you bought it requesting a full refund?

Ryland
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] edwardob:
contact visa if you bought it from with your card..... covered for 60 days.... it a potential bomb so Samsung can't expect you to send it by post....
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Ryland Johnson:
VERY good point. :good:

Ryland
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BarryH_GEG:
How do you think the 2.5M devices being replaced got in to people's hands in the first place? How do you think the devices that are being returned are going to get back to Samsung? They aren't plutonium.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] edwardob:
not sure why your arguing.... but they where sent in good faith in the post.... by plane.. trains.. and automobile... assumed to be safe... now they know they are not safe!!

banned by some airlines... and counting.... cars been burning... would your local courier service take yours knowing its a note 7!??
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] andyahs:
A powered down returned Note 7 is no risk to return via Plane, Train or Automobile.

'A bomb' lol
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] edwardob:
says who?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
I've been using mine non stop, been doing so since 5th Aug. I've had no issues of the phone heating up whatsoever - everything just works perfectly. Like others on here, I am also worried I might end up with an exchanged Note 7 that is going to be buggy...

Mine is the UAE variant.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] kufel:
Sure using it

Although....

It is the best phone ever indeed but I had this issue like 3 times recently.

First time it happened while I was using it, battery dropped from over 70% to nearly 0% (see attached) and the phone shut off, was pretty hot when it happened.

2 other times it happened overnight - I do not charge it unattended just in case - in the middle of the night the battery dropped from around 80% to 0% suddenly, not discharged when you use it, just like in the screenshot from the first occurrence. It worries me if there is some kind of short in the battery and mine is also destined to blow up :)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Team420:
Still using mine. I fast charge, and use it the way it was intended to be used when I bought it. I dont charge at night, but I do leave it plugged into my fast car charger all day while working, streaming music, and using gps, etc... It never even gets warm, let alone hot.

2 small issues I've had..... keyboard lag... it happens rarely, and when it does, I just close all open apps, and go back to what I was doing and its fine.

And the exact opposite of the battery drop issue some have mentioned... Sometimes when I reboot my phone with say 40% battery, it boots back up and shows 50-60% battery.... Weird huh?

All that said... I will be exchanging mine sometime next week now that there is a clear solution to this recall issue.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
WOW that looks worrying. Huge battery drop in such a short space of time. Be careful.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] chazglenn3:
I also have been using mine ever since I received it in August. No issues whatsoever and will exchange it for a replacement unit as soon as they are available. Just hoping the replacement will be as good as my current time bomb.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Angus66:
My Note 7 has done this as well on 3 or 4 occasions - I've had it turned off since then... :(
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] equlizer:
No issues here at all (knock on wood)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Kanudo17:
Same here, using mine with no Smart complaints at all as shown around by sold media. And same fear that replacement will not impress me with quality and performance as this one. This unit has not got hot at all, even when I set it up and sync'ed all accounts first time, at which all my past phones have got hot more or less, note edge & S4 were the hottest when setup first time.

Truth is they have made a really good phone that actually worth the $$ we are paying, hope they sue battery supplier big time. Sammy all the way ... ;p
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] chazglenn3:
Unfortunately, the battery supplier is a subsidiary of Samsung called Samsung SDI, so suing them probably isn't an option.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Heinous:
Still using mine, carefully. No issues at all.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
hahahhahhahhahhhahahahhahhhahaha
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] knitler:
I don't get how you people are so retarded that you keep using a phone that has been proven, MANY TIMES to be a dangerous device. Do you not care bout your friends, family or property that you are willing to risk it going up in flames while sleeping because you just really like a phone?

You people are either just flat out crazy or oblivious to reality. These phones are banned from travel and being actively shut down for a reason.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] agaryt:
Aer Lingus ???

there you go : http://blog.aerlingus.com/blog/2016/10/15/update-galaxy-note7

Generally there is a big problem to travel with note 7 right now... unless one doesn't flight. However I was told some ferry companies doesn't allow note 7 as well... haven't confirmation though
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] OkayGK:
Hi, would you mind telling me what was exact cause of those phones going up in flames?

Has anyone here had their phone bust in flames?

Battery is fits too snug...lame!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] knitler:
"Lame"? that is how science works. Things expand when they warm up, no room to expand? They blow up. That's exactly how a bomb works.

So let me guess, you also are one of those people that if you don't KNOW someone that had it happen then it's magically impossible for it to happen to you? Like to take gambles I see.

Samsung would not be taking the HUGE financial loss if they didn't think that it was logical to. They are willing to loose billions, but you are not willing to give up one phone that has a, even small, chance of hurting you, or others.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] OkayGK:
Interesting theory in where im sure other phones that have been introduce to the market had the same fit but never went up in flames.

There are a lot of reasons why this community decides not to return their phones the reasons in which you deemed unsafe to understand.

14 years ago people told me not to get a pitbull...media..... best years of my life but thats another subject. Not comparing, just something that jumped into my mind while typing the response.

Get back on the topic knitler or get out, we are aware! Don't try to understand.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] knitler:
No, you bright it up as a comparison or you wouldn't have mentioned it at all., and it's a horrible one. An animal can be trained and taken control of. You can't train a phone to not destroy itself.

I once ate an Apple. No comparison just came to mind.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Can you actually read? It doesn't look like you can. Unless maybe you're one of those American types who cannot conceive that life exists outside America?

http://blog.aerlingus.com/blog/2016/10/15/update-galaxy-note7

---------- Post added at 06:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:03 PM ----------

I love to live dangerously. On the edge, waiting for the BOOM at any moment. It's such a thrill knowing that 1000's may die at any moment.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] YOSEFE:
No chance of that happening. All in time.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] XpLoDWilD:
Wow, stumbled upon this thread from Reddit (Hey Reddit!) and the level of stupidity is quite high.

You guys have a phone that can burst into flames any time, that is not going to get any update, that has NO ($0) resale value and that will be blacklisted in mere days. And yet none of you thought about returning to your carrier and/or Samsung, to get either another phone or to get a full refund (iirc, they offered that some time ago, they might still do). You literally bought a non-refundable $900 bomb with a stochastic trigger, and keep it in your pants throughout the day.

Yes IMEIs will be blacklisted, yes they can, and yes they will. No matter how much you complain when this happens, you won't be able to do anything. You might want to run a class action, but considering they wanted to refund your purchase and you decided not to do it, you are to blame.

Also, you won't be able to blame Samsung when your pants/car/house will catch fire due to the 5 minutes you left your phone unattended at the wrong moment.

Just get a refund, and buy the Note 8 when it comes out. You'll do yourself, your family, and everyone a favor.

If you guys like to waste $900, feel free to hit the "Donate" button on the left.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Oh good grief, not another one.