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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
The S7 is too small for me.

When I stupidly returned my exynos Note 7 I very quickly realized that there is nothing which can replace it but I was fortunate to ne able to get another note 7 thanks to a friend.

I buy a new note and a nexus nexus every year.

Got the note but the pixel sucks si Im still hunting for device #2. Thought the Mix was it as it is such a different and cool device but having a sub par camera on a device doesnt work for me.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
I still have my original Note 7 (haven't sent it back in the box they sent me yet) and my replacement Note 7, which I am still using. It'll be hard to give up my N7, but sooner than later I will have to. I am delaying doing that as long as possible.

I agree the S7 is a tad too small. But it is still, overall, the closest replacement to the N7 available. Unless something else new comes out that I haven't seen yet, I will eventually be switching to an S7, and waiting hopefully for a 5.7" S8 or better yet a redone Note 7 or Note 8 - hoping they release a 5.7" device soon. The rumor of a January or February Note 8 release was great to hear, but until it is confirmed it is just a rumor. One that I doubt comes true. Samsung does need to really make up for this N7 battery fiasco though - so I hope they are working hard on bringing out a kick a$$ Note 8. They can keep almost everything the Note 7 had, but include a removable battery and plastic back cover.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BozQ:
There's no doubt about that. The Note 7 is definitely one, if not the most outstanding phone this year. Not counting the undetermined cause of the battery fires of course.

I have considered taking the risk and continue using the phone for at least a year. But I quickly realize it's only going to be very inconvenient for myself.

First the ban on all flights, I am going to be travelling and it's tough trying to get past that.

Then the lack of updates. I was looking forward to what Samsung could come up with Nougat. But when news broke that they've discontinued production, I knew this would not see the light of day.

And lastly, the 60% battery update. They did it the first time, they can do it again. Green battery icon or no. And now, they've really done it much worse. Crippling the phone, just enough to make back up of your data and sending it back.

I could try to root and circumvent everything, but TouchWiz was one of the reasons why I bought this phone.

Ultimately, I chose to get the refund from Samsung. It's way too much hassle and it's not fair for me as a consumer to try and fight to continue using this phone. And I simply don't have the time to argue my case.

It sucks to give it up, I know. But that would also mean Samsung would have to come up with something extraordinary to pull us back. May not be in 2017. But in two years time. Maybe.

Right now, I still want to know what caused the Note 7 to fail. That's the least everyone of us deserves to know.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
It is the best phone made to date. No doubt about that. Nothing else combines everything the N7 does in one package. Best display ever, barely any bezels, S Pen, waterproof, one of the best phone cameras available, etc, etc... just nothing that combines everything the N7 does. So we now wait for the Note 8 and hope it can silence all the bad press the N7 has gotten while even improving on what a great phone the N7 is.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ooMoo:
The note7 was great however I just got my new phone that's a lot cheeper and actually I'm mostly loving it. Yes touch wiz was nice and I loved the pen and waterproofing and I really really miss the wireless charging etc. Though this phone is very fast and using it for one day alongside my note7 (note7 goes back today) it contends very very well. So although I'm sad to lose my note in not as sad as I once was.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BozQ:
Okay, I have a short memory. Are you using the OnePlus 3 now?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bonerp:
I am finding buying new phones hard! The Pixel XL is out of stock (over priced) and silver not available yet. The LG isn't even in the UK and thats a fail with no LED light.

My OnePlus 3 order was cancelled as OP would take over 4 weeks to deliver it. Ended up buying one from O2.

The Mi Note2 went out of stock 50 seconds after release.

The Mate 9 which I'm really waiting on no doubt won't be available for a few more weeks and most likely difficult to buy before christmas.

Considering all the media has said innovation has peaked, theres a lot of good phone out there that just can't be purchased lol!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
Mate9 will be anounced tommorrow. The pro version will seem to be a beast of a phone, but the price also deadly. I am interested but if they don't have IP certification, I will probably have to pass. Depending how soon the Note8 will be anounced which roumors say it will be Q1 or Q2 to make up for Note7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bonerp:
Only rumours I've seen say S8 Q2/April, with a second release last summer for Note 8 (similar to N7). You may be waiting a while!

If the mate 9 pro is that good, I may throw my money its way. Its a lorra lolly though!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
The Mate 9 pro doesn't support Verizon bands though, does it?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ooMoo:
Yes I am.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
So what do you guys think about the porsche? :)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Aimara:
there's rumours of OnePlus 3t model ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] borijess:
I went to the axon 7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] millicent:
Oneplus 3. Really nice, but I still miss my note. Now if one had the always on display..

Sent from my 1+3
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] whoofit:
My next phone will be a Note8.

I will name it Nate.

I think Samsung should name it The Nate.

They would be more like Google that way.....

If I am forced to somehow, by an act of God or Congress, replace my Neven, I will gift it to my Mother-in-Law (with only the purest of intentons of course) and get a second hand Axon7 or Note5 to bide time until Nate is born.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] statikk1:
Just to point out, rooting has nothing to do with Touchwiz and Note 7 has grace ux anyway.

Second, to work around Samsung's crippling updates you don't need to root. Look up Samsung package disabler
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
There is seemingly NO replacement large screen phone to replace my N7 with. Since Verizon may be bricking the N7 soon via IMEI, I may have to go back to my N4 until either the S8 plus is out or if the Note 8 comes out (which will be a looong time from now, if it even comes out). I would have bought an Axon 7, Mate 9 or Asus zen phone deluxe, but none of those phones work on Verizon's network! There are seemingly NO phones made that are an actual viable option that work on Verizon's network. The pixel is a no-go for several reasons. No SD card does NOT work for me. LG V20 is a HOG of a phone and not a phone I am willing to upgrade to for the next two years. The S7 edge is the best option, but it is almost a year old. And only comes in the 32 gb option (not enough internal storage). So unless I can find a way to keep my N7 from being IMEI blocked, it seems there are no viable options of phones to buy that would actually work for me AND work on Verizon's network. Any help/suggestions gladly accepted!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Novarider:
I purchased a used note 5 on swappa to hold me over till the s8 or note 8 come out. After it was all said and done (I had a couple problems with things missing) I paid $240 for it and it's in really good condition.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
I loved my N5 but the lack of storage on it was killing me.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] firewater88:
I have an old S5 that I just bought a wireless charging cover for to possibly the me over till the S8 at least. Looking at swappable for note 5, but feel like only going with the 64gb, which limits choices. I really don't want to go back to a micro USB as I've already converted all over to C with my N7 and wires Moto Z.

I hope they are just bluffing, but probably not,so I need to have something on the ready...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
I've thought about a Note 5, but the reason I passed on it to start with was because 64gb is simply not enough storage. I have a 256gb sd card with 140 gb on it right now. I sadly feel like the only real option that works is to get by with my aging N4 until the S8 is out. Since Verizon isn't compatible with all the budget branded phones (and there are some of those that would work, just not as well as the N7), my N4 will have to do. Having used it two days early in the week (I had to fly airlines), the N4 was simply slow and aging in every way compared to the N7. Will the N4 work? Yeah. But it is a significant downgrade. Is what it is until the S8 plus is available I guess (and yes, I want to wait for the Note 8, but that will be a long damn time from now before it is out).
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
I would be using my Note 4 now if they hadnt of sent me a free S7 edge.

The N4 is old and def much slower than the N7 but with a decent rom and some kernel tweaks is livable for a few month's as I was using mine before the N7 after I sold my N5 and 6P.

Use it till the S8 drops would be my advice

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BozQ:
There is a 128GB version of the Galaxy S7 Edge. But it only comes in Black.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ekerbuddyeker:
I feel all.your pain. Returned my note 7 on the second recall. Since then I have owned (and returned bexuase NOTHING is as good as my Note 7)...

S7 edge

LGV20

S7 edge

Axon 7

iPhone 7 plus

Axon 7

iPhone 7 plus

Mate 9

iPhone 7 plus

Mate 9 (which goes back today)

Which means I'm still stuck on the iPhone 7 plus for now, until the G6 comes out.

The mate 9 is very good, in fact it has an incredible camera able to do things no other phone camera I have used can do (2 lenses for bokeh effect but not at a fixed point like iPhone). But the 1080 screen is a little dull and it's software isnt great.

I'm still hunting.

I gave up smoking years ago but I'm sure if i had another cigarette the aaaaaaaahhh feeling would be the same as another Note 7. I'm a Samsung addict.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
That does seem to be my only choice right now with Verizon. I am not getting an almost year old S7. The LG V20 is a hog of a phone. The Pixel has a smaller display, but much larger overall size - no way to those huge bezels. Plus it's out of stock for too long anyway. None of the Chinese or other "budget" phones work with Verizon. Otherwise I would probably try the Axon 7, Lenovo Phab 2 pro or Mate 9. None of those have all the great features that the N7 have, but they would suffice for now. But it is moot as they do not work on VZ! Which seems like a very bad business decision by those companies to not build their phones with VZ bands in the chipset (actually a couple of them do have the bands, but they are not activated by the manufacturer!).

So yes, if I cannot find a way to keep using my N7 (and I am really going to do everything I can to keep using it), I will be going back to my N4. I have the original MOROM on my N4 from 2 years ago, so it may indeed be time to wipe my phone (back up my needed apps with titanium) and wipe and install an updated ROM. A 2 year old phone, yes, but still the current best option sans the N7, sadly.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BarryH_GEG:
The S7 Edge and Note7 are identical h/w wise with the exception of the iris scanner, USB-C, a .2" difference in screen size, and S Pen. The only one that's really meaningful is S Pen and it is a loss. After my second recalled Note7 I got a S7 Edge. What made it seem outdated was the older UX and dated corresponding apps. I installed Nougat on my AT&T phone yesterday. As predicted Grace UX and all the s/w enhancements of the Note7 have been ported to the S7 Edge. Software wise they are now identical.

So investment wise buying a nine month old phone is questionable but feature and usability wise the S7 Edge is now a Note7 without the previously mentioned h/w differences. And the S8 is sounding like it'll be a beast so the Note7 would have been upstaged seven months after its launch like Note's always have been based on Samsung's twice a year flagship release schedule.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
The 64gb vs 32 gb of internal storage is also something worth noting.

I managed to get an S7 edge for free but I would absolutely not have paid for one at the end of its life cycle even though its not too bad for smaller sceened device

The S8 is going to be pretty stout the way its looking so far and the plus is something Ive been waiting for awhile. A 6" inch plus screen.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
As has been mentioned, only having 32gb internal is a killer. Smaller display - definitely makes a difference. I've been using a 5.7" display for about 4 years now (since my Note 3). It is a downgrade to go to 5.5". No SPen - another definite downgrade.

I realize the internals are the same on the N7 and S7. That still does not make the S7 nearly as good a phone as the N7. I won't be getting an almost year old S7 with my 2 year upgrade. No way, no how. I'd rather pay $399 for an Axon 7 actually (almost did that today). But my N7 is still working (for now) so I will wait yet. I will probably just use my Note 4 once/if the brick my N7. And wait until the S8 edge plus is out. That is the most sound option, honestly.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
And I use the iris scanner, many times a day. An excellent feature that I would hate to be without.

So it's only the memory, iris scanner and pen then. Basically the same eh? NOT.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Tangopro:
What to get? Perhaps the LG G6 which will be front and center at MWC next month since no Samsung.

[IMG="LG G6"]https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/7857961/lg_g6_v.jpg[/IMG]
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Fourstarzzzz:
I got the axon 7. I'll hopefully make $600 ish trading in my note 7 and will get the 8 when it comes out
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
Let us know what you think of it. If it had a 5.7" display I would probably get it. With only a 5.5" display, it's hard to swallow downsizing in display size. And also losing IP68. And the SPen. And not having a 100% verified compatibility with Verizon. It does work with Verizon, but there are a few tweaks that need to be done (roaming settings, etc) and even then I wonder about how well the hotspot will work (if at all). I use hotspot quite frequently - really can afford to lose that. There are other things I would miss - like visual voicemail, etc. Just don't like half-baked solutions.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
Huawei p10 plus look pretty interesting. I will definately watch MWC happenings. Life is too short to have a phone you are starting to hate (Note4).
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bonerp:
I bought the Oneplus3 which I sold for the Mate 9 which I loved but it was big(!), and I've since sold that for the Mate 9 Porsche Design which I absolutely love. Its just the right size, brilliant hardware, great software.

This is largely the same as the Mate 9 Pro which has just been released in certain countries.

I also know the only device that I'll change it for is the note 8!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
T - one week to MWC, guys!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
The PD is a really nice device, amazing build quality from what ive seen but not a ton of development for it i dont think unfortunately

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/lg-g6-release-date-specs-rumours-and-price-explained

Samsung might regret delaying the s8 and using only 4gb ram in it... looks like with LG and Huawei the playground is leveling a bit. Delay Note8 and it will have to compete with Mate10 or something else as well.

Perhaps Samsung went wrong, falling for "don't rush it" from competition instead of employing new people :).
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
With huawei yeah they have closed the gap considerably.

With LG not so much, the G6 is a 2017 flagship device equipped with a SoC from 2016 so they dropped the ball on that one.

I know the reasons why and I know they wanted to launch ahead of the S8 but unless the device is priced appropriately given the outdated SoC i dont know if people would buy it.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ekerbuddyeker:
I agree. Imagine if they had launched that in September.... Would have taken all the note 7 slack. In fact it's less specwise than the note 7
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
The prices of s8 and s8 plus are predicted to be quite high. Do you guys think there is a chance Note8 will have at least slightly better specs but not as high price? Like maybe they are trying to cover their losses from Note7 but won't demand an arm and a leg from Note8 buyers - to make up for the shyte we had to go through? Hope dies last as we say here :/.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
The note has always been more expensive than the S line

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
Which means it will be absurd. Make customers pay for their scr** up.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Yep....will not be cheap for sure...they should be discounting the price heavily for note 7 owners who had to go through that cluster**** of a recall...twice.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
In my humble opinion, the LG G6 is sort of a copy of Note7, except for the s pen. It even has split screen option like Samsung multiwindow. It is waterpoof and has an always on display feature. If it will really cost like 600 usd, I will be tempted. It is cheaper than Note7 was and who knows when Note8 is even coming and what it will be offering. All we know is the price will be a 1000 usd or more.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
It looks nice and another plus is LG stayed with a flat screen...im not a fan of the curved screens on my note 7 or s7 edge.

The bad thing is likely the bootloader will be locked on most models. And if Tmo is unlocked and you buy it outright to use on another carrier getting it sim unlocked is a huge PITA.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] les_garten:
Not a fan of the curved screen either.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
Guys, Sony XZ Premium was announced at MWC. 4k screen!!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jejb:
I hear you. I'm glad I was still inside my initial 14 day period on a new phone. I went to BB today and they gave me a full refund, no restocking fees. If I'd been forced to trade, I'd be very unhappy as none of the other phones out right now interest me.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Vic35:
IPhone 7 plus but I don't know what to do because it won't ship till late November .. will carriers let me hold on to the note 7 or give me a loaner phone till the 7 plus comes out ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] pyraxiate:
I just got off the phone with my carrier. They said any money collected on the S7E will be put towards a note 7 whenever they are finally re released. If they aren't, all money will be put towards any other device such as a Note8 if that's the case, regardless the time frame. This is Tmobile's policy.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] les_garten:
I'll get a Spiegen Nomex cover and a small Halon extinguisher for my back pocket...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] pyraxiate:
Lol. I'll use this s7e for a while until the note 8 is released.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ittybittyfds:
I hate to say this but "I may be done with Samsung" after this. between the Note4/Note5 issue and the now Note7 and Washer issues I dont feel like dealing with these headaches...I have more important things to stress over. JMO
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] cerchiara:
Also have the LG v20 in the mind. I guess I should have kept the temp phone for a little longer. As you can preorder LG v20 and get some free Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H3 headphones. Anyone going to preorder and keep the note 7 on hand and when the LG v20 comes in hand just give back the note 7?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jdyowa:
Google does financing for the phone when you sign up for Google Fi. There is no contract for Fi and you can cancel anytime. So if you sign up, get the phone financed and then quit Fi after month 1, you can take it to any carrier.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] lynseyw:
That's my plan. I love the Note 7, but with all these issues, I think I'm done. The LG V20 looks nice too. I will preorder that and wait with the Note 7 drama/nightmare that is sure to follow. I bought from samsung.com and it took ages to get a replacement, I have a feeling this time will be no different. I plan on using my note 7 until I get the V20. I am sorta assuming the Note 7 is finished. But if they do decide to offer a new Note 7 replacement I might consider it....but I have the old saying in the back of my mind..."Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me!"
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Heinous:
No idea. It's not a similar device, but the only thing remotely appealing to me right now is the Sony XZ.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] borijess:
What stores have the lg v20 demo?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] argoldst:
I'm in the same boat. I need a new phone now as I sold my old one. Was a huge fan of the note 7 and nothing seems to compare. v20 or even pixel wouldn't be bad but that is weeks away which I can't wait. Don't really want an s7 as I had it before i got note 7. I guess I'm looking for a good phone that will hold value till something better comes out.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] fortesquieu:
I bought an S7 Edge after waited so long for Note 7. Still trying to get used to the smaller screen size after coming from Note 4. Overall, pretty satisfied with S7 Edge.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] 56K:
Same boat here, i went in to my local VZW store and they said i would be able to come back next week and get a pixel if I wanted. Not sure if i want to wait until the v20...... i wish there was a good unlocked phone i could buy out right.....
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] argoldst:
If I went pixel I def would not get it from verizon with the bloatware. Defeats the whole purpose.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] 56K:
i wonder if i could get a refund, and cancel my Verizon account. seems that GSM has more unlocked phones.....
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ReformedAppleFan:
You can prise this Note 7 out of my cold, dead hands.

Nothing comes close.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] xantrk:
SAME BOAT. I waiting since the announcement and had enough. Considering getting an S7Edge since I LOVE TOUCHWIZ. Didnt like pixel, LG service suck in my country, hated iphone 7+ after 10mins of demo... What is left? :\
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ReformedAppleFan:
With a neat symmetry, my wife is prone to sudden, violent explosions. I wouldn't swap the cute little raging woman for anyone. Perhaps the price of beauty is danger.

:D
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] marky310:
More like burnt and crispy dead hands
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jbadboy2007:
I'll take that over looking at a garbage LCD anyday
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Itchiee:
Mine are ghost....

I dunno... I sold my Note 4 while on my Note 7 honeymoon and now my marriage is ending!!!!!!

Probably Pixel XL 128GB. Since i'm fully Googled (Android Auto, Wear, possibly Home) it could work out nicely.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] krabman:
I need dual sim but I don't feel like doing another Sammy right now so I'm skipping the 7edge dual sim. Considered the Axon but there is little development there. I've decided to go with the Oneplus 3 until the spring phones hit. Dual sim, lots of development, should work until spring when I'll likely move to the latest thing as usual. I'll check you gents on the Note 8 forums when that hits next year.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] vapotrini:
No phone can replace the Note with it's pen, but you may want to look into Huawei's Mate 9 which drops next month.