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[General Questions and Answers] Nippilein:
Update Blade L3

hey hey, i've read that you look 4 a new update, i search too and finde this "rom-mod.com/howt-to/zte-blade-l3.html" [Link down]

I dont tested it, i'm too scary, maybe one with experiance can do it or have done it allready? I really wanne have Android 6 it have a lot of Positiv things ... hope someone can help us
[General Questions and Answers] Sense23:
Hi,

I'm really interested in the development in a custom ROM. I'm not sure if we can get a system running without the kernel from ZTE. Of course, people from other countries might have the KitKat kernel, which has been open-sourced by ZTE (just search for open-source-notice ZTE, it's the top result). I don't have much expierence with developing for android though, but I think it's very exciting.

Another user on this forum posted quite some posts how to build your custom rom for Mediatek from source. I'm not sure if you're able to use a prebuilt kernel.

Also, I can't access the link Nippilein sent. It redirects me to an unavailable site.

If someone has any information regarding this topic, please let me know!

Sense23
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] Android_Fr3ak:
So I went onto Verizon this morning and saw I had a credit on my account. Thought this was weird. I went into my devices and saw they reversed my contract and I am now eligible for a free upgrade. Does this mean we don't need to turn our phones in? Seems like Verizon doesn't even want them.

Anyone else seeing this?
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] Mibuix0r:
Mine says i'm upgrade eligible but it does not say it is free, still has a price
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] Android_Fr3ak:
When I said free upgrade I mean I don't have to pay off my contract and eligible for a update with no penaltys. Sorry if I was misleading. Still says if I get a new phone it will a cost every month. My point is we don't have to turn our phone in and we don't have to pay for it anymore. So in essence, it's free.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] ikarma:
I just noticed I had "Upgrade Available" on my Note 7 and came here to ask about it. I wonder if this means I can skip Costco altogether? If so that would be awesome. I am on chat now trying to see what that means.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] dadsterflip:
Yep. Because they no longer selling the note 7 series. They are canceling the contracts and giving your money back for the payments and upgrade back
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] jjayzx:
Give us an update when your done.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] dadsterflip:
Yep. Wife upgrade got reversed. Mine didn't as I wasn't in the payment plan before hand. Mine might be a little tricky to be reversed as I was just month to month before hand. They assured me it will be reversed.. So tell me this. I exchange the note 7 get the s7e. So I should still have s free upgrade as all did was exchanged it. This is thru bb.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] ikarma:
They told me on Chat that I could take advantage of upgrade at a Verizon Corporate store even though I bought it at Costco. He did say there was a $20 upgrade fee but that is worth it to me to avoid Costco.

There was no mention of being able to keep the Note 7 though, he did seem a little confused that there was an upgrade available.

He just told me that Verizon may advise me to return Note 7 to Costco but I can still get upgrade at Verizon Store. I may try this afternoon. If anyone else tries please post results.

EDIT: Looks like you can do the upgrade online and preorder the Pixel. I haven't completed the process yet, not sure if that is what I want.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
My dad said something about seeing a credit for $700 or something like that in our account today. I'm also wondering if I could get them to refund what I paid for the note 7 which was like $200(edge program) and keep the note 7 but order something else.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
Even if they let you keep them I am certain they will blacklist all of the IMEI numbers on their network and it will become a wifi only device.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
That's okay with me. I'd just use it for media.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] Mibuix0r:
and for throwing flames :laugh: I'm really thinking about the s7 edge since you can root it but errr its already like 7 months old, a bit tiny, and usb 2.0
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
This may work. You don't have to send the phone back in. I'm trying to get the $180 I spent on it refunded to me and then I'll keep the note 7 but order a different phone... Maybe the v20 or something..
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
Think I will stick my old Core Prime on to the back of the Note7 and call it a day.... Call it my "modular solution".
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
Yep. Free note 7. He said don't send it back... And I'll be refunded the $180 I spent in a week or so.. I'm eligible for a free upgrade now...
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] st3ph3nbr!tt:
So I have two notes waiting to be returned for the recall. We can keep these definitely?

If someone goes to the store and upgrades and they don't ask for the phone at that time, let me know please. Thx.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] ikarma:
Anyone know if we could use the upgrade at Best Buy to get a phone with one of their promotions? Like the free Samsung TV or a $200 gift card?
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
I don't believe Verizon can bump these off the network legally. I have a plan in good standing. I will not adversely affect the network by using it. Big Red just passed the buck to Samsung is all. I have no repayment contract with Sammy either.

This is really the best case scenario for those that wanted to chance keeping the Note7.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] st3ph3nbr!tt:
Just spoke to my local Verizon. I was told that I can upgrade, but they will send me a box to return my note 7 at some point. I was hoping to keep it and upgrade. Lol.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
The Verizon guy I'm still talking to said I don't need to send the note 7 back and I'll be refunded the $180 I spent for it and I'm already eligible for another upgrade.

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He also said I have no contract with Verizon anymore. Like my contract with the note 7 has been totally erased... No point in me returning it..
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
No, this is genius.....
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] mysmartone:
I shouldn't have to hound Verizon to send me a box because I upgraded my Note 7. If they're so sloppy that they neglect to provide me the means to send the phone back, then that's their problem, not mine.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
You have manually started the return process by upgrading. You will receive a box in the mail to return your Note7. It's true that you do not need to return it, ever. That is still voluntary. But their intent is that you will still be billed for it while it is still in your possession.

Everyone needs to start the return process manually. If you don't then it will not happen. You can go to the store or the website and start the return process without upgrading too...
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] mysmartone:
If they send me a box then I'll return it, but I doubt I'll ever see a box as they mentioned nothing about this when I upgraded the phone, & I never received any correspondence stating that a box was forthcoming.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
Sounds like a solid plan to me for sure. Only thing I can think of is if they continue to load charges on your bill. That may take up some of your time.

I'm with you though...
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] mysmartone:
They have already reversed all prior charges assessed on the Note 7. I'm only being charged for the new upgrade phone
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
All I can tell you is this. When you do an annual upgrade they do not require that you send the old phone in first. They send the new phone to you. You then return the old phone back to them after the fact. If you do not send it back they charge you for it. They will probably treat this the same way.....if they can.

That is the big question. Can they? This is the stuff lawsuits are made of. That's why I'm holding tight an not spending the upgrade. Besides, nothing else interests me at this time.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] mysmartone:
I have done annual upgrades many times, so I know the procedure. They have always in the past either sent me a shipping label to return the old phone, or sent me a notice that they are waiting for the phone and they give me a link to print a shipping label. Nothing like that was done for this Note 7 upgrade, it's all being handled differently. If they finally get around to sending me a box, or if they send me a notice saying they're waiting for the phone, then I'll certainly return it.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
Yes, this may take a little more time because it is a special container. If it happens at all? We will see. Best of luck.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
My thoughts are once the "process" was initiated, you no longer get charged for it and its up to you to devide whether you send it to Samsung or not...

Essentially making it a free device to keep or send in.. of course if you continue using it why wouldnt they continue to charge you for it lol
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] mopar:
I think you guy are missing one key thing once the phones have an exchange started the ime numbers are being black listed rendering the phones basically useless.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] mysmartone:
Mine was exchanged, and the IMEI was never blocked.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] mopar:
Are you sure
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
I am sure.. lol it still works
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] mopar:
Have you received and activated your replacement?
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
Its just a bunch of random theories flying around and no one truely knows what is going to happen..

Fact are:

1) RIC plans were wiped out and lines made eligible

2) Some are not taking the phones during exchange in stores

3) Online says return the phone or be charged

4) Phones can only be shipped in fire proof boxes from Samsung

5) Majority (or all) have not received any type of box to ship the phone
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] mopar:
Have You received and activated your replacement?
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] devoidx:
Is iphone 7 the only other phone on verizon that is eligible for yearly upgrade?
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
A quick search yielded this video of some random guy showing the bill for his Note 7 arriving if he did not send it back. Verizon. Fast forward to 5:00 for it. The threat arrives in the return shipping box. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeWCOdxQbvw

Exactly like the regular upgrade process....
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
Yes, at the verizon store.. they told me to keep the note 7

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Im not home and im not wasting my data for that video lol

What is the return address for it?
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
It showed the document I'm used to seeing with my upgrades that require a return. I am not watching this spaz again. I am also unclear if that document came from his first return or second return package.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] mysmartone:
My Note 7 was exchanged/upgraded and the IMEI was never blocked, and yes, I'm sure! And I've received and activated my replacement, over a week ago.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] joynrg:
Refund credit for Note 7 and Upgrade rollbacked.

I was on Verizon unlimited data Plan, pre-ordered Note 7 and exchanged when "safe" unit came out.

Bought it online at Verizonwireless.com and paid $299 with 2-year contract + upgrade fee $40 + tax.

Today I received an email saying they received my Note 7 and refunded amount, so I checked my Verizon Account and credit for next billing cycle is applied.

[IMG="Note 7 received"]https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14590306_10155319442533572_7076185245111631665_n.jpg?oh=194b480d446db3ee0c99296822cc2fe0&oe=58A38F0C[/IMG]

So like everyone is saying in this thread, can I keep my Note 7 for free? I am not planning to exchange for any other device if my Note 7 is free until Note 8 comes out.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] ACR_Manny:
No its not free. I don't know why everyone keeps thinking they will be allowed to keep it for free. They will eventually charge you later on down the road.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] joynrg:
They might or not but I am wondering why they refund credit back when I still have my Note 7?

I agree Verizon isn't that stupid to let us go with free stuff.

How about I switch to T-Mobile because I already paid off my device and I am not under contract or device payment plan or don't owe them anything?!
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
They will find you. They have all of your biometrics. Every Samsung TV or security camera, dishwasher, dough maker and microwave will report your location to "The Hub" and you will be brought to justice.... Trust me.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
And you know more than anyone else lol we wont know anything until down the road.. right now its everyones speculation and assumptions that arent based on facts..

Let ppl believe what they want lol
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] jjayzx:
So Samsung is the real Skynet!?
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] Bsober:
Just got off the phone with Verizon. I had downgraded to the S7 Edge. I've paid taxes and upgrade fees for 3 phones now. I now have a return box on the way for 2 Note 7's and the S7 Edge. Returning S7 and 1 Note 7. Keeping and reactivating newer Note 7 until it burns up or someone blacklists it. Hope to make it until i see what S8 brings. My S7 runs much hotter than either Note 7 i have. It seems funny to me that i heard of note 7's (blowing up) on a daily basis like they were popping like popcorn until now after the second batch got shut down. I doubt very much everyone of them have been returned and shut down, but i haven't heard of one exploding in quite sometime. The whole problem of explosions seems to have been solved by nothing more than saying the Note 7 is dead. Crazy.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
According to this article there are 1 million Note 7s still in service. It is dated Oct 19th. No new Note7 fires reported. I think we be all good.....

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-prod...te-7-or-get-refund-on-note-7-airport-3585258/

It also says further in the article that Samsung will not disable the Note 7s but this could be old info if taken in context of the paragraph.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] pego99:
I almost ordered a v20 today but decided not to as I love the n7 too much and it works great never gets hot etc. Love the wireless FAST charging stands.

Since I am still paying asurian what will they do if I lose the n7?
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] pencil316:
Charge you 150 and offer you a note 5,s7 or s7 edge.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] ChrisAC84:
I was told by Verizon that once I upgraded to a different device, I would be shipped a return box for my Note 7. Fast forward to today, my Pixel XL arrived, and no box. Called Verizon back, and they said things have changed and now Samsung is going to send out the return boxes. All I know is, this thing better not explode, and they better not charge me if they don't send me a box lol.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] st3ph3nbr!tt:
Got an email saying Verizon received my note 7 back. Just got credited my taxes I paid. I still have my phones...
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] vj950:
Same happened to me. I still have, and have been using the Note 7. Today, I received the return Box.

Don't know what's going on. Looks like I will be forced to return as others have reported their IMEI being blacklisted once they return the phone (or will it get blacklisted even when you're using the phone)?

BTW: How do you check if IMEI is blaclisted? Also, can you still use the phone if the IMEI is blacklisted (I know you can't activate but if you're already using the phone, will is ban you from using the network if the IMEI gets blacklisted?)
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] st3ph3nbr!tt:
Swappa has an imei checker. If you're using it, it isn't blacklisted yet. As far as I know if it gets black listed, you can only use it with straight talk and other mvno's BC they don't have the same tech to track or block imei's. Or at least they didn't.

I think if they block it WHILE you use it, it will shut it down when the network runs the periodic check.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] firewater88:
I have not started any return process, or anything. Looked at my bill and got credited the upgraded fee after getting the replacement device and was credited my first device payment. Even got a credit for a music subscription on my line. I haven't called verizon or Samsung or even Best Buy where I purchased it. Dont want to give it up until something else comparable comes out. Guess I'll keep using it and see if they blacklist me or shut it down before something new comes out. Thought about just buying a note 5 off swappa to suffice for now, maybe I'll just keep using my " free" note 7!

Anyone know of when the deadline to return and they then charge you full price is?
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] gertschl:
There is this article that states Dec. 3rd.

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/4-reasons-why-samsung-galaxy-note-7-users-should-return-device-soon-700821
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] Bsober:
There is also this, which makes me want to keep it even more.

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/1...galaxy-s8-s8-plus-and-note-8-upon-release.htm
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] firewater88:
This is one reason why I want to keep it even longer. Hopefully this will turn into an official release from Samsung.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] pego99:
Even if they blacklist it its a great game device on wifi and a great camera. It would be nice if Samsung could figure out the problem and fix it and release a Note 7.1. But in any case an official statement from Samsung with a serious solution would be nice. A 64Gig S7 edge would be nice also.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] Bsober:
I don't see them getting blacklisted myself really. Could I guess, but I've seen many articles in which samsung says they have no intention to do that. Maybe someone could force it, I don't know. Depending who and what day you talk to someone at clueless Verizon they are going to any day or I've also been told they already have. Stuck SIM card from replacement S7 Edge in my Note 7 and sent the S7 Edge back. Not paying for a downgrade. If it blows up or gets shut down I'll buy something cheap until I see what comes from samsung in February
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] salmanaman:
Would you risk your life and the life of people around you for a material thing? These things were not tested by outside labs everything was done in-house and Samsung failed miserably.

The product has been deemed unsafe in an environment where it's okay to consume food grown With pesticide! Get rid of it and move on with your life. Samsung needs to make the next one's right and lucky for us time flies, so before you know it they will be releasing the next big thing! However this current thing is not worth the risks involved! Without a guilty conscious you cant Evan let your kids use it to play a game, that is just one example guys. Constantly having to worry about it is just not worth it in my opinion.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] mopar:
We all have to take certain calculated risks in our lives if you look at it just by the numbers you have a greater chance of dying in a car accident on your way to work or being robbed at gunpoint. I don't have kids and I'm the only one that handles my phone I think I'll be okay and if not it was my choice.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] Bellmont:
Bingo!

I also find it suspicious that "explosions" all of the sudden stopped as soon as the recall started even though more than a million of us have opted to keep it.

All while iPhones are getting numerous reports:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ex...Explode-Battery/amp?client=ms-android-verizon

I guess when you're with Apple, you must be charging it wrong.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] jjayzx:
My firebox just came in, sucks. I loved the phone but I got pixel xl for now. Hopefully they come out with something good next year.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] dottat:
Wrong. Reports have still come in. Not everyone is an apple troll here.

I'm as Android as they come man and even I turned mine in ASAP to help Samsung get through this faster. Anyone hanging on to them is only doing more harm to the Samsung brand if you really think about it.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] tsjolseth:
I'm seeing a lot of people not understanding statistics. You have about a 15 in one million chance of having your phone melt. Nobody (not one person) has died by owning a Note 7. Anecdotally, I ordered an S7 Edge replacement and kept getting a message about overheating while setting it up. I have never received that message on my Note 7. That in combination with the S7 Edge being a far inferior phone compelled me to return the S7 Edge and reactivate my Note 7.

This whole thing is being blown way out of proportion.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] dottat:
That may be true but it will never end for us and Samsung until it's over. Prolonging this by hanging onto these phones is bad for us, bad for samsung, and bad for Android. They will start doing some really annoying things to make people turn them in. In the end, all three will suffer.

It is the users themselves who are helping the apple ilk when it comes to the note 7.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] tsjolseth:
What will they do? There were numerous reports that Samsung would deactivate v1 Note 7s, but Samsung subsequently issued a statement indicating they would do no such thing. Why would they turn around now and do that?? There are certain legalities involved with deactivating a million plus phones and I doubt either Samsung or carriers would want to risk the potential for heavy litigation as a result.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
its only a matter of time before its long forgotten.. the damage has already been done and let those who choose to keep it, keep it.. they cant cry later on if something does happen..Samsung is doing what they can
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] dottat:
Well they just announced the ole 60% limiting OTA for the UK. So trust me, they will do some very annoying things to promote returns in the coming months.
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] tsjolseth:
Link?? Why would they cap the charge when the problem phones supposedly melt while off the charger??
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] dottat:
Edit

..hang on. Gotta dig up the link myself. There was discussion in the non branded section earlier. [MENTION=6991113]tsjolseth[/MENTION]

Edit2 link from Samsung..

http://www.samsung.com/uk/note7exchange/
[Verizon Note 7  Questions & Answers] whoofit:
At 60% state of charge there would be a less intense and shorter duration event as compared to a device that was at 100% state of charge. Less energy stored.

I consider this a completely reasonable response from Samsung. It would still get me through a workday. I am most interested to see if Package Disabler works for those guys and gals in the UK that have braced with it..

It is apparent that Samsung does not want to do this update. It appears to be driven by the UK and not Samsung. Either that or the legalities are such that it is not illegal to do so in the UK versus the rest of the world but that seems far fetched. I'd say, in my opinion, it is totally legal everywhere.