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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] kat.hy:
So sad. But I think it's a smart move. The Note 7 is forever etched in our minds as the phone that explodes. I don't think there would have been a way to afford recalling the second version and sending out replacements, only to risk the third versions possibly overheating too.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
What a depressing day. Waking up to this news sucked. I really don't know what phone to switch to. LG v20 seems cool but not waterproof.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Tungsten c:
R.I.P

on a second note i think waterproof is overrated.

I have a Note 3 and its been never under water . Water proof is just a sale pitch.

I was thinking of the LGV20 its basically what a phone should be removable battery bootloader unlocked dude what else can you ask for?

I guess i will finally be able to upgrade my note 3.

Anyone has any other suggestion?

Thanks
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Are you sure the V20 BL is unlocked? LG is brutal for locking them. G2,G3,G4,V10...only certain specfic versions came unlocked.

Sent from my SM-N930FD
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
LCD??? Good God no.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
I feel like every phones battery life is going to suck compared to my note 7. I get 6-9 hours SOT depending on what I'm doing. Right now I'm exactly 2 hours SOT and at 77%. I know the v20 has a removable battery so I could get a 2nd battery but how do you charge one when it's not in the phone?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Señor Sjon:
OnePlus 3 is the one I'll be getting I guess. Looks nice, has Amoled and is cheap. I'll weather the storm until a proper Note is released again.

I don't trust the LG QC one bit since their bootloop issues and besides, the V20 isn't available here for the coming months.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Tungsten c:
I think its coming out at the end of this month.

Like every thing I.have to make sure the bootloader is unlocked or can.be unlocked before I buy it.

I am also considering the Moto Z and the pixel.

My number one requirement is that I can fully root the phone .

I like my phones stock rooted.

That is the only reason I dont purchase the S7 edge wich is basically a Note without a pen

Will.see.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Señor Sjon:
v20 won't appear in Europe soon. All those Android manufacturers try to get to the overcrowded US-market with their weird carriers, while in Europe Android is at 85% market share and you could sell some phones in a 750m (US=320m) pop market.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] apprentice:
Again, you are swinging this around to skirt the subject. My beef with you is your attitude and the way you insult people. Have a civil debate and respect that not everyone shares your opinion. Even in this reply you still can't help yourself can you?

As for admitting I was wrong? How was I wrong? All I have been saying over the past few days is wait for facts and stop jumping on the hyperbole bandwagon like the media has. They are doing considerable damage to Samsung and people like you just don't get why this upsets some people here. Telling people they are fanboys or have some mental issue because they are upset and worried about all this fiasco is what you should be ashamed of.

We now know that this phone has been taken off sale. Samsung have made that decision to protect their name. Because the back stabbing media will never stop until they have some sort of smug victory. I don't need to apologise to the 'victims', what would I be saying sorry for? I am also a victim because I don't get to keep the one phone I really love.

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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Great post.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
Lol Verizon is letting me keep my note 7 and refunding me and making me eligible for another upgrade.. Got it for free...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jonboyuk:
I'm with this guy!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] JMat76:
This is just bad for everybody. What's going to happen to my cases and screen proctor's that will now be useless? I just got a VR headset too that I now can't even use. Bad for the whole industry really.

https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/11/as-the-note-7-dies-oculus-loses-faces/
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] mikesaa309:
I rooted my note 7, changed the build.prop file so now it thinks it's an S6 and my gear vr works fine with the note 7 XD bit risky but I didn't spend £80 on a piece of tech that is now useless. Also as my note 7 is rooted it won't let me update over the air so if Samsung issues a software update to disable all note 7s then my device should be left untouched. I plan to keep my note 7 got a text message from EE here in the UK saying they'll contact me shortly to discuss options in sending it back etc but there are no options. I need the S-pen so the only option for me is go back to the note 4 but that's too much of a downgrade imo. No other phones offer a pressure sensitive stylus. I'd rather keep it and see if a note 8 gets released early and swap it for that rather than be stuck with a note 4 for another 2 years as no doubt I'd still have to pay to cancel my contract early if I want to then upgrade to a note 8 if it ever comes out.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Tungsten c:
Guys I got a note 3 and I am happy with it. Beeing trying to update but for one reason or another never got to it. So i think a note 3 or 4 or 5 it's much better than a note that is banned. Not to mentioned the liability you are assuming because now if you have a problem is on you.

No phone is worth that.

My two cents worth
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] 350Rocket:
One thing I learned from this, even though I don't own a note 7, don't leave your phone on flammable stuff like paper, etc. Any phone could possibly burn up so it's better safe than sorry.

If you're keeping the note 7 just be careful where you keep it. I'd rather my phone start burning in my pocket where I'll realize before its too late than start burning in a bag or something where it could start a fire.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Novarider:
I put my wireless charger on top of a ceramic plate until I get a different phone. Now just trying to decide if I should get a s7 edge or wait for the LG v20
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] torickray:
I love this phone too. And I don't thing all the Note 7 has defect, majority are safe. I charged my Note 7 overnight for the old one and the safe one. If it is defected, it should have exploded by now. And the one that exploded, how sure the owner never dropped their phone. Even iphone 7 exploded during delivery, no phone is 100% safe. My country so far no news regarding this. If no choice have to change to s7e. But wish they will give me exchange for s8 for free in future. Because i don't spend that much money to get a old phone.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] apprentice:
I hear you mate :(

But why not go for the S7 Edge now?, which will work with your Gear VR. It's as close as you will get to the Note 7 in appearance, camera and internal specs. It's even going to get GraceUX and other Note 7 software features. OK, so no S-Pen and slightly smaller screen but now we are forced to part with the Note 7 we have to get a replacement that's as close as possible.

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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
Is the battery life as good or better since it's actually bigger?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Novarider:
I really hope the s7 edge gets the secure folder.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] apprentice:
I owned an S7 Edge for a couple of weeks and I did not have any battery issues. It was the Exynos version and I believe they fair better. Sure XDA will be full of posts from people complaining about battery life... but you will see the same posts for every phone listed on these forums!

Considering the phone has the same specs internally as the Note 7 and the battery is larger with the screen being smaller, you will be getting equal or better battery life.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] MohamedYousri:
Same problem with accessories, seller refused to return them or exchange the items with a S7 Edge items as i will buy the S7 Edge again

I don't what shall i do with 40$ of useless accessories

Ringke Slim Side to Side Edge Protective Case,Galaxy Note 7 Case, Nillkin[With Screen Protector] Frosted Shield and Galaxy Note 7 Screen Protector + Full Body, ArmorSuit MilitaryShield
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] stewarta13wsb:
"This is just bad for everybody. What's going to happen to my cases and screen proctor's that will now be useless? I just got a VR headset too that I now can't even use. Bad for the whole industry really."

Exact same for me - a couple of cases, 4 screen protectors (I was trying the impossible task of full cover on the screen + protector safe cases!!) I bought extra leads for the new connector plus in in-car charger with the different connector too - wasted a fortune on top of an expensive phone.

The swap to S7 Edge seems the best option (?) but not a great one - the price is up because they know they have mini sales boom coming, and the 8 something isn't that far away so I'd be buying into an already old model.

Google? No SD card slot, no pen. Iphone 7 no headphone socket, so SD card and no Android - don't know if I want to be a couple of years behind the cutting edge?

I'm stuck to be honest :( And I'm going to lose money through no fault of my own!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
I wouldn't say you'd be a couple years behind cutting edge if you got the S7 edge which is probably what I'm going to do. I'm mean the phones coming out right now have like the same specs plus its the same as a note 7 cept a few things.

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I really like the always on screen and the beast battery life of the note 7 so if seriously miss those things if I went anywhere else cept to the S7 edge. I don't trust the iPhone 7 because of all the reports of hissing sounds. At least the S7 edge has been out for a while and it's proven itself to be a good phone.

---------- Post added at 08:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:24 PM ----------

That being said I've never even seen one in person so I'll probably go to a AT&T store today and check one out before I order one.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Buy a cheap mobile that will suffice until next march when the Flagship S8 and possibly another S-pen mobile will-may be released.

DO NOT go and buy the already older S7, its just a few months till the new S8 will be here. Buy cheap and save your cash for next springs bonanza. Time will soon pass. (truly found the Note 7 to be incredible. I am well peeved)

Ryland
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
If I got the S7 edge through the edge program with Verizon couldn't I just trade it in for the new s8 when it came out?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Hi, sorry cant help you there. I don't live in the USA but in Southern Europe. I am sure some one from the USA will be able to advise you though.

Ryland :highfive:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] krabman:
I went OnePlus 3, yeah I know, it's no replacement for the Note 7 but it had to be replaced with something. It will give me an opportunity to sample what Oneplus is about without having to hang onto it for too long (if I don't like it) before I move on to the next latest greatest in the spring.. I was fully refunded for all my gear and the original phone itself by Amazon and never managed to get another FD variant so I don't have to worry about returning a second phone. Sad to let go of the N7, I really liked that thing... IMO they don't drop the Note branding permanently as some have been saying. It's popular and well known and I expect to see a Note 8 coming along. Further they know they need to knock it out of the park and across the street and I'm thinking they will absolutely spare no effort. My fearless prediction... Note 8 will be the best Note yet and there will be none of what the battery engineers euphemistically call "venting with flame". :)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
I mean I make good $ so I'm not that concerned. I'm not that interested in the s8 anyway honestly... I'm just holding out until the next note... I love the spen.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BozQ:
I am so depressed. :(

I invested a fair amount of money on the Note 7, its accessories and screen protectors. And now, the whole thing is blown over.

I even specifically chose a more expensive contract to offset the cost of the device, and now I'll be stuck with a bloated subscription without a Note 7.

It is very tempting for me to hang on to the device but it really does seem like the fires starts very spontaneously and randomly.

I don't know how the refund is like here. But I can't almost make do without a Samsung device. I might just settle for the regular S7, sans Edge.

Haven't decided anything yet. Hugging my Note 7 to sleep. Hopefully I'm still alive in the morning.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
Verizon just told me I should hold onto my note 7 until the Samsung investigation is complete. They could still find that these new ones catching fire are hoaxes or old devices that got mixed in with the new.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
Brilliant! Someone on here can think for themselves.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
Lol? I've been saying all along I'm keeping it. Take your sarcasm somewhere else.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
Erm, I am agreeing with you. I am all for keeping it. I am not one of the media-indoctrinated sheep. No sarcasm here my friend. Keep it! I envy you.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
Oh okay. Sorry I'm really on the edge today. I think people are jumping ship way too early... Only makes sense to me to wait until to official investigation is complete. I think they are going to find they were hoaxes or old devices and people who jumped ship will be real bummed they didn't wait.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
You're not alone, read the other thread "Why I am thinking of keeping my Note 7". The last (current) reply makes total sense regarding if Samsung seriously thought the Phone was a danger they would be contacting customers directly. Which apparently they're not. I wish my pre-ordered Note 7 had come through, I would be keeping it for sure, still on my 2-year old Note 4 contemplating the S7E, but wishing to be patient enough to wait to see what outcomes are made of this farce and what is revealed Feb/Mar 2017.

You are a lucky man!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
Yeah and I don't want to use my upgrade downgrading to another phone.. The way I see it every phone out right now is a downgrade from the note 7... Totally.. I want to use my upgrade to actually upgrade from the note 7 so that means I'm waiting until either the s8 or the next note.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
Here's a quote from another forum,

"Just wondering if anyone has heard about phones catching fire since the phone was d/c. Has there been an official release regarding the cause of the fires? Is the reason for shutting down the N7 for PR reasons? So for I haven't received a text or email from Samsung or AT&T like I did with the first recall... In fact some people have posted in the forms here that they have been told the phone hasn't been officially recalled by their carrier. Just hard not to wonder if there is truly a defect with the replacements or if this was an issue made worse by the media attention"
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
Now if the investigation finds that they were new notes and they then put out a mandatory recall then I'll probably swap for something then... But who knows if that will happen. I'm crossing my fingers it doesn't because my phone has been perfect.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BozQ:
Keeping a close eye on this thread.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] svache:
I think it is the reason why they're not making it mandatory just yet and it is all just "strongly recommended." They cannot actually openly state things like "you can wait until the investigation is wrapped up" because if something does go wrong, they may see all forms of class action lawsuits from people.

Once they are actually telling us through email, phone, text or notifications on our phones to bring the device back like they did the first round, then I will bring my phone back but up until then I'll wait and see (while being a bit scared at the same time lol). I'm going to hate myself for bringing it back and going with a lesser device if the investigation shows our devices are likely safe.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] htcplussony:
How much more info does one need when Samsung are going to dispose all the note7s.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] svache:
Well, an actual email, text or phone notification from my provider or from Samsung (where I registered the device) would be nice. Up until then, if I don't follow the news or visit sites like this, how would I know it has to go back? I think that up until they actually send out an email, letter, text etc etc etc, they could still be liable if something happens for this very same reason.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Dmac1984:
I honestly, and granted im just a guy who bought and loves his Note 7, that Samsung is basically recalling and destroying these phones instead of trying another fix because the media told them they should (the articles where the writter more than likely uses an iphone) and said how if they want to fix theor rep then just "sweep the Note 7 under the rug" and other people hopped on that band wagon wanting to spund like business strategists and eventually samsung gave in, thinking "The people have spoken" yet i believe their reputation is only ruined by people who have no phone preference either way or it only buy iphones anyways, the actual people dealing with the 2nd recall like me are once again saying "fxxk you! Come pry it out of my hands!" And want the phone fixed or guaranteed safe and sent back, regardless if it's just to us who already own or sold again for retail, the real users would buy it again I guarantee, Samsung products havnt lost any credibility in my book.

So i believe samsung isnt destroying these like they believe they are nuclear, but more or less just trying to shut the media up, give the "people" (unfortunatly not the correct people) what they want, and trying to put thus fiasco behind them. Im willing to bet it isnt 100% based on a safety issue.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] andyahs:
Its no coincidence that iPhones have increased in sales as a result of this.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
Yes, it is a convenient coincidence the timing of all of this. This is multi-billion dollar boon for one company, and boondoggle for the other.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] lynseyw:
I filed a complaint with PayPal and got all my money back for the Note 7 I got on samsung.com Today they said they were sending me a s7edge. So basically I'm getting a free s7edge. Should I keep it ir sell it and get a V20? Not sure what I like. I liked the Note 7 ?

Sent from my Galaxy Note 7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
Coincidence Theorist!

Add to that GOOGLE Pixel Phone? You know, Google, the makers of Android?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
I don't think Google would do this to the google based android brand, but for sure this is helping the non-android company to the tune of billions in extra sales.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
Who really knows what the end game is, I mean behind closed doors they are all in cahoots with one another. Afterall, don't Samsung created parts for Apple phones? For all we know this could all be one big social experiment!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
Seems like Samsung making parts for apple phones sounds familiar, but since the big lawsuits between the companies several years ago IDK what the deal is on that. Still don't think anyone really benefits much besides apple with this N7 recall though. It's really illy to think there would be such an intended action to another companies product, it is just extremely good timing for them.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
Samsung finally posted something on their facebook page. Their wording makes me feel better... This is all precautionary while they investigate.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Machinist guy:
I had no problems with the first note 7, and don't have problems with my replacement either. And samsung has not told me to return it. I'm keeping it!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] borisb:
Haha.

Really? Why?

(I wrote this in a different thread)

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I am in the US and this happened to me.

1. Got an automatic call from AT&T.

2. Got an automatic call from Samsung.

3. Got an automatic call from Costco (the retailer I bought the phone from).

4. Got a forced update, from that point on I got a warning message on my phone each time I plugged in the charger.

5. Got a live person call from Samsung.

(at that time frame my cousins N7 actually exploded)

6. Since my phone line is managed by the company I work for, they suspended my line!

7. Returned the phone yesterday, ordered the pixel.

I guess since you did not get a call, you should continue using it. You just won't be able to fly with it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] lynseyw:
If you purchased from samsung directly, they said there is a glitch in the system and the people that have the replacements have not been notified. But there website does say to return the replacements as well. You have to call yourself though.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Novarider:
Their website was updated today and says it's a voluntary recall.

http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/?cid=ppc-
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
Voluntary means they recalled it freely before government MADE them do it. It is not any less serious. You carry all the consequences if you don't comply. And since they are recalling the product, they are within their rights to block you IMEI's if you don't comply. They will refund you and compensate you so they CAN do this.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Novarider:
Do most people know that? No. People are saying it's "mandatory" so you "must" return it and get something else when in fact you don't have to. Should you? Yes but you don't have to.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DeMi-GoD:
I'd return it but I'd basically be losing an upgrade with Verizon. Using my upgrade to downgrade to an S7E. How messed up is that.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Novarider:
I'm in pretty much the same situation. I switched carriers and traded in my old phone.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] onstriker:
http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2016/09/03/samsung-galaxy-note-7-phone-catch-fire/

Look at the cable they used to charge the note 7!!!!! Not original
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
That's a VERY significant change in tone, which I think deserves greater attention on these forums.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] mickeywdw1254:
I'm sure many ppl will say that has nothing to do with it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Those would be the Apple fans, and/or the sanctimonious internet trolls on a mission to "prove" to the world that the Note 7 is a lemon and that there can be no other reasons.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] mickeywdw1254:
Probably bc they've had some time without the media hype to actually look into the issue. I wouldn't be surprised if they're still having difficulty replicating the issues.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] br0adband:
The post you quoted was made on October 13th when the second recall was initiated. The change between the first recall and the second recall is simple and if you look at the recall notices themselves it's pretty obvious:

Some wording changes in the 2nd recall notice but because it references right back to the 1st recall notice with the link in the information the main obvious change is they went from asking for people to return Note 7 devices made before September 15th for an exchange to asking people to return any and all Note 7 devices, green icon or not, whenever they were manufactured.

They've been offering exchanges or complete refunds since the 1st recall was announced and both recalls are considered voluntary by Samsung so, I don't see a problem here myself.

Perhaps someone can actually point out a problem... with the actual recall information, that is?