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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] lynseyw:
I don't use the pen, so I think the Lg V20 is the next best option. Just my 2 cents from a non stylus user. I just like the big screen, I liked the edge option to have other apps, but seems like that can be done on the second screen of the V20 too.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ReformedAppleFan:
Yeah this is the key. If you don't use the stylus, there are options. Otherwise you're stuffed.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bjhill2112:
I use mine almost daily. Ugh, so f'ing pissed right now.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Tlamb2714:
Are there any phones from Sprint that we know are rootable our of the box no matter the update? Thats what matters most to me
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] svache:
lol that's what I told my wife, who gave her Note 4 to our daughter. I'm like, she only uses that phone for Pokemon Go and tethers Wifi off us, so why not give her a 100-200 USD phone that she can use for that and have us at least use a more decent phone.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] trocchietto:
2 things

1)

first excuses I initiated a new thread(I am trying to cancel)

I am thinking over huawei note 8.

6,6 inches, external sd, external stylus, super amoled screen, good photo.

2) what about an external stylus?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Hard to say, still have my note 4 and as good as it was its kinda dated...would be hard to use for months on end.

Could go back to a 6P or note 5 but the 5 doesn't have enough storage.

Could pick up an s7 edge but hate the edge screen and the S7 is way to tiny.

As for new phones...there just isnt much.

V20 looks okay but kinda overly large for a 5.7 inch device and just looks clunky.

Zenfone 3 deluxe w/snapdragon 821 on paper is killer but yet to be proven in real world.

And the locked BL on both the V20 amd ZF3 woukd need to ne unlockable before Id even consider either of them

Pixel is just flat out crap and WAY overpriced for what you get.

And none has an Spen of course.

There really isnt anything that can compete with the Note for me personally

Sent from my SM-N930FD
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jejb:
I'm back on my Nexus 6P (made by Huawei), which I've had since January. So I've been watching those forums quite a bit. A warning about Huawei. They have awful customer service. Horror stories out number the "good job" stories 100 to 1. So if you get a Huawei, make sure you get some kind of warranty that does not involve Huawei, like Squaretrade, etc.

I knew that going into my 6P, since I was following the forums before I bought it. That is THE reason I bought it directly from Google, so I could get their Nexus Protect plan for it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ekerbuddyeker:
i exchanged bacxk AGAIN to the s7 edge because the v20 isnt out yet. Not happy at all.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] sbuttler:
Thinking about getting an S7 Edge, but I'm wondering if I should wait for their replacement offer. No updates on the German Samsung site yet, I'm wondering whether I should just order from Amazon or will the official replacements come at a discount?

Damn I'm gonna miss the spen...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Cycloneon:
If y'all want any phone that compares closest to the Note 7, then you gotta sacrifice at least 1-2 features.

S7 /Edge? You're sacrificing the S-Pen and that size difference

Note 5? You're sacrificing the waterproof capabilities and expandable storage

Note 4? You're sacrificing waterproof capabilities and the the modern day specs

I'm going to get the S7. I had the S7 Edge previously but i don't really care about the Edge anymore. Just a gimmick I never got a full grasp on consistently.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] sbuttler:
Thinking about it, the curved screen is what I liked least about the Note 7 so it'll probably be a normal S7. Note 5 never officially launched over here.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] les_garten:
Samsung needs to step up and offer a solution for an Interim phone till the New inflammable Note comes out. I sold my Note 5. I don't want an Edge 7 permanently. I don't want to buy an Edge 7 which is what they are suggesting basically.

I'll use an E7 in the short run till the New Note comes out.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Heinous:
I went ahead an ordered an Xperia XZ. It's certainly not a comparable replacement, but it's only phone available that meets my desired specs (especially now that the fingerprint scanner can be enabled): water resistant, decent camera, strong battery, and USB C. The 7 was my first Note, so while the stylus was nice to have, I am sure I can live without it again. I previously had the Sony Xperia Z and Z3, and both were excellent devices.

I also already sold my 6P, so there's no going back.

Also, the XZ comes in blue!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] nighthawk29:
Likely back to my Note 4 and wait for Note 8 next year and see but depends because I had given it to my wife to replace her Nexus 4 that can't even last a day anymore on a charge lol. Either going to buy the LG V20 or Pixel XL (if I decide to move away from Samsung completely) or I will maybe just buy my wife the OP3 and use my Note 4 again until next year. I really love the s-pen and that makes it hard to choose another flagship since none offer a stylus of any sort. I refuse to go with the S7/S7E as I want (and prefer) to have 64GB internal storage minimum and I refuse to buy a new phone on a yearly basis. Damn decisions! LOL
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Heinous:
I tried the Galaxy S7 while I had it as a loaner device. It's a nice phone, but within a day of using it I went back to my original firebomb Note 7 to wait for the new one to arrive. S7/S7edge are solid phones, but not good enough to make me want to deal with Touch Wiz or go back to micro USB. Note 7 was good enough for me to live with Touch Wiz For me it's Note 7 or no Samsung. I will miss Samsung Pay, though...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] SkyHigh73Hot:
I am a note fan, I gave my note 4 edge to my wife and bought the note 7. Now I am confused cause there is limited option. I do not like the S series may be because I used to the S-Pen. So I think I will get a refund and then will go for a note 5. I do not care about water resistant, iris scanner, or the expandable memory, all my stuffs are on the cloud. But I care about the S-Pen and its options.

I am afraid of upcoming Sammy's phab cause they have no quality control.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Pointro:
I'm debating between the Axon 7 and LG V20. Leaning towards the former. This sucks for all of us that actually used the S-Pen; there are no other options in that regard.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Belimawr:
Pixel XL is going to be my choice, isn't much else out at the moment I'm interested in.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Jrgom:
Looking at the v20, but have Verizon so I'm worried about all the extra features being disabled.. Not sure what to do
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Futant:
Good luck getting any configuration aside from white non-XL 32GB in a reasonable time frame. If they had black XL 128 GB I would have ordered one already. Hell, if they had a Jet Back iPhone 7 + I would have gotten that. I wanted to get my note 5 back, only had ~$300 dollars left to pay on that, but Tmobile said they had no info on that at this time and right now, I would have to purchase a new note 5.

I am not thrilled at all.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Belimawr:
in the UK places are still offering them for the 20th so they still have available stock. you have to think the UK is a much smaller country so stock is often easier to get. also since the UK works on an international version it generally has a higher production level than the US counterpart.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Futant:
Stupid UK! Faster Pixel XL shipments, better house music!!! Dammit!!! :P
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Belimawr:
to be fair we don't get a lot of other advantages living in the UK.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] pigglett:
Yeah like the £ taking a big nose dive

making the Pixel XL £820 ..EEK
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] DuffmasterFresh:
I'm getting the S7 Edge Duos International Unlocked version in black. It's essentially the Note 7 but without the pen and the iris scanner. Because it is unlocked, I don't have to worry about carrier bloat and slow downs.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jonboyuk:
I'm going back to the good old S7. Yea it's smaller but at least the overarching specs (RAM/screen res/camera/processor/IP rating) are the same. What I will miss, bar the stylus, is the secure folder and the writing on the screen when the device is essentially off. BOO.

Oh and I'll just store all my new USB-C cables for the future.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] knowledgeworker:
I still have my Note 4, unfortunately it is wiped already. Don't plan to reinstall everything a third time.

So I am going to buy a Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (once it's available) or some other cheaper phone this time.

Ideally something with UFS 2.0 ROM (of 64 GB or more) though.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] RR-99:
Keeping my Note 4. I don't want a screen smaller than 5.7 inch.

Will there even be a Note 8?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
Sony Xperia XZ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] les_garten:
I wonder...

They may want to rebrand it
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] GripR:
There is nothing out that I want. I could go back to the s7 but I tossed my s7 cases out last week ?.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] hnrykw:
I'm leaning towards a oneplus 3, it's kinda cheap and it looks nice- I dislike the look of the s7+s7e.

I kinda want to use it as something to tie me over until I find a flagship I truly fall in love with (like the note 7) but I dunno what I'd then do with the oneplus 3.

The Pixel's camera tempted me but it'd render my memory card that I bought for the note 7 useless :/

Lastly, can't use my old phone because it broke ;_;
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] les_garten:
Maybe we need to send Samsung a message that "we" prefer the Note without the Edge nonsense?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] dahmmy:
serve samsung right, for note series, instead of putting a larger battery .. sammy tried to get too cute

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nothing wrong with the edge...

message they need to get is we dont mind if our phones are 2mm thicker if it means we get a bigger battery put in
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] les_garten:
The wrong part is that there are no screen protectors...

It's a Gimmick, what's next 3-D

Curved screen? Ohh that's right, we got that...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Itchiee:
Yeah but in all seriousness...

Note 7 Curve > S7 Edge Curve
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] svache:
There, I fixed it for you ;)

And ok ok, a bigger battery isn't bad either, but really, replaceable battery is what it should be.. it would've saved both them and us a huge headache.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] umbrokhan:
what phone do we get now?

get Galaxy S7 edge or Iphone 7 Plus

if you want a cheap phone then get Oneplus 3 or honor 8 > (with Nova Launcher if you want like the UI)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] svache:
I don't get why anyone would want to go to an iPhone... sure, if you have no paid apps and don't mind the restrictions, but really.. not to bash on Apple but how come some people can change between OS so easily?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] les_garten:
Agreed, I'm not doing Apple.

I think I'm gonna have to use my Note 7 till a new N8 one comes out though.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ronattack:
Because we are not as tied to a certain company, and when one company fails on a product, I like to see what other companies have in store. Sure no phone is perfect, but why not check out other brands? surely there must be some reason why apple has been successful and not just between "fanboys." I mean they're easy to use and quick as hell
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] PsycloneTW:
I came from a Note 5 that I handed down to my son who was using a Note 4. Kept the Note 4 as a backup. I'll be moving the Note 5 back to my line, the Note 4 back to his line and we will not have a backup device in the mean time and I'll hold out for the Note 7S(afe)?? or the Note 8. I have owned every Note since the 2 and love the Samsung line too much as they've always been great devices and nothing out there even comes close to them for me. It is unfortunately a bad situation but I am confident that there will be an incredible amount of scrutiny around the next Note launch whatever it is, that it will be next to impossible for this situation to happen again.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] kat3k:
I actually think the Note 5 is the best option. The 7 had some great upgrades I'll miss, but don't think I can give up the stylus, split screen, and display. Oh well, one step forward, two steps back.

Although I'd love to hear of anything new. The Pixel XL could be interesting, but no stylus among other things.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] svache:
I'm not talking phone brands per se, but operating systems, it's just that Apple = iOS.... I actually think it's another beauty of Android, switch between whatever phone that runs Android and you can still use your apps. LG, HTC, Google, Sony, Samsung, Huawei, etc. Once you go Apple, you will have to purchase them again (the ones you didn't get for free of course). To each their own of course, and if you have no purchased apps or simply don't care, then more power to you, but for me personally it would pretty much be impossible to switch at this point. It's not so much a discussion between iOS and Android or Apple VS Android phones that I would like to unleash, but I'm truly surprised that there's people who switch so easily.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] richie_b:
gonna try and massage the note 5 out of my wifes hand then install a custom note 7 rom on it and do the waiting game until next year,
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] kat3k:
I think I''ll revert back to my 5 also, and nearly sold it. I'm going to continue using the 7 until I absolutely have to give it up. I still had a year left on my contract, so paid full retail. You can be sure no one will EVER get one activated again with any major carrier.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] hkbladelawhk:
Thinking I'll hold onto the Note 7 until the LG V20 comes out on Oct 28th. Presuming what I read about being able to exchange whenever, that should do just fine.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ebyelyakov:
After a lot or research and deliberation:

- Moto Z Force was the best candidate, alas, not available in Australia... The non-Verizon exclusive Moto Z was not as appealing due to worse battery and no shutterproof..

- Indigenous Chinese phones, especially Axon 7 looks ok, however, reading reviews about some small glitches here and there I understood I won't be able to live with those (I've enjoyed best HW from Apple and Samsung over the last 10 years or so) regardless of the cost of the device -- $400 thrown down the toilet are still $400 wasted.

- Any phone not offering an card slot is a no go for me. Pixel idea to have everything in the cloud does not appeal to me since my data, huge volumes of it will make me a hostage if Google decided to.

- Any other Samsung flagship was a no go -- I really hated the fingerprint magnet feature of the Note 7 and the fragility of its glass -- after two months with N7 I managed to drop the phone (30 cm!!) causing a web of cracks in it's corner -- first time in my life and I've been a smartphone user all the way from Ericsson R380 model.

- HTC 10 was my compromise. Yes, LCD is not AMOLED however, I like QHD and anything else was a no go.

- Xperia Z Premium -- looked nice kind of, but bulky and their trick with using their ultra QHD only for limited use cases deterred me in addition to problems with the Snapdragon 810

- Asus ZenFone - didn't like the glass

- Lenovo phablet -- well way too big and heavy

- All other Moto, especially X Pure -- almost went with it however, after reading the comments here on XDA, I realised it was not worth it.

- LG V10 - old

- LG v20 - no eta and again a bit too big to my liking,

- LG G5 (available in PINK!! :) )-- this is what the Mrs went with. Same hw and specs as HTC 10 (or Note 7 for the sake of argument -- the all-in-one Snapdragon 820 kit is employed in all)

Obviously there's no Apple in my list -- I do not believe anyone accustomed to the flexibility and freedom of Android would ever consider going back to the "my way or no way" approach of iOS..
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] gdubber2002:
Ugh...

The biggest features that matter to me, now that I have a kid, are camera and waterproofing.

I didn't know how much I would love the waterproof feature until I had it. Now I can't imagine life without it.

The Note 7 was exactly the phone I wanted. The only option that comes close for those features is iPhone 7 Plus, but then IOS... :(
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] stevierayvaughan:
Welp I've worked it out that I'll wind up with an S7 Edge and then see what the deal is for next year's device with a stylus. I can't use a non-edge screen now, it's too nice, regular screens look crammed, I've been spoiled by this amazing phone. I will, however, be milking my N7 until the bastards force a return/brick it via whatever means (update or blacklist etc.). While I understand some only occasionally use the stylus, it's an automatic part of the usage for me, it's too good.

Quick question: I have lots of notes in Samsung Notes from the phone, it's synced, can I download the app and put it on the S7 Edge to keep using it?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] KaidM:
I really loved the Iris scanner it was really useful when hands were wet, sweaty or dirty. Also my first Note and was using the S pen to take messages when on the phone.

Unsure what to do. I have a Galaxy S6 so may wait it out on the recall as long as possible and hope that the Note 8 comes out in March as has been rumoured.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Novarider:
No you can't. My wife lost a few important notes when she exchanged her note 7 for an s7 edge today.

I think I'm going to wait till the LG v20 comes out so I can check it out in person before deciding.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] torickray:
You can exhange with s7e. It is exactly like note 7 without the spen
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] hornkt:
There is nothing out there that interests me at the moment. I'm going to ride the Note 7 train until it derails or explodes. This phone does everything so well and I'm not even that big of a stylus fan. It's just a great phone.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Well not exactly.

-the edge screen is far more pronounced

The screen is only 5.5 and with the aggressive edge seems much smaller.

-The back is not rounded to match the front as on the note 7.

-Only 32gb of internal storage.

Enough differences that I wouldn't want it I think especially the screen. I'm not a fan of the tamed edge screen on the note...I would likely hate the s7 edge screen
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] stevierayvaughan:
Damn, you can't even install Samsung Notes from Play Store, login and proceed to use as any other app??
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] naplesbill:
I exchanged mine for an s7 edge today. I looked at the v20 and didnt like it. It felt cheap to me. Just my opinion.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] nrnx:
I picked a regular s7? Why? Deals and promotions and recall allowed for me to get it free. No edges, just plain s7. I had already paid off my note 7 so am awaiting full refund.

Got note 7. 870 + 71.76 in taxes

Got 256gb memory card free 249.99

Got $150 gift card converted to visa for galaxy note 7

Got $25 twice for the exchanges and 2 $30 bill credits for the hassle.

Got another $150 picking the s7 normal.

Got free Gear VR $99.00

Price of s7 $627 price gained $782 in total after returns.

Original 870+ taxes refunded. My oop with the s7 was a net gain of $306+ vs cost of phone and freebies. Win win situation. When a good replacement comes out I'll get it... but the pixel is ugly as hell and I've been burned by HTC and LG so I'm hoping Huawei steps up...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] stevierayvaughan:
Now I'm interested in the V20, I would plan on getting the S8 (whatever it and its variants might be called) in ~March but until then I figure I might as well try some new ****, it's been Samsung for 5 years now.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] metalfreak:
I just swapped my note for an Edge also. On a samsung fast wireless charger, my new edge runs hotter than my replacement note ever did. I'm wondering if I made a mistake and should have just held onto it. For those that swapped for an Edge, how much money did you get back? I only got about $53, and was told that $25 would be credited to my account, the rest went to taxes.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Sheon849:
I'll return mine once the v20 comes out on Verizon. No other phones interest me at this time.

This was Samsungs best phone they ever made I'm really sad to let it go.

Samsung messed up big time....

I will buy the note 8 when it comes out.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Gaugerer:
I've gone for the S6 Edge + because it's still got a 5.7 inch Edge screen that I love and 64gb of ram which is enough for me and I can still use my free VR handset.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Spud37:
I'm thinking about the Moto Z Force, if it can be unlocked for GSM. I'm also curious about the future of it's Custom ROM scene.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
There's just not a phone that combines all the goodness that the N7 does. Not a single one. Not even close IMHO. Best smartphone ever made to date. Sucks they are killing it off. Can't believe they can't figure out what is causing the (admittedly very rare) battery issue.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wornbat:
its going to be a sad day when I have to give up my Gihad 7 Training kit to an inferior model. I am looking at the Huawei Mate 9 or the LG V20. although the Mate9 appears to have lower spec screen and only LTE but better RAM, CPU and Storage. so hard to decide
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ooMoo:
I have managed to export the snote apk from my note7 can send it too you or upload somewhere if you like. That way you might be able to install it?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
I like this device but the reviews on it point to average camera an so-so battery life.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] 56K:
This sucks, i am leaving on a flight in the next few days and my luck, if i kept my note 7 for a bit, is that it will catch fire.

So I am trying to decide what phone i am going to get....

the S7E is the closest spec wise to the note 7, but with the S8 looming in a few months (march i heard) i feel that i would be screwed when trying to upgrade.

I like the idea of Moto Mods, but they are overpriced and limited on what's out there.

Now HTC intrigues me, I had the HTC Droid Eris (way back in the day) and then I had the HTC One M8. So I am going to go in and take a closer look at it.

Now i can take my chances and wait for the Google Pixel or the LG V20. Out of the 2 the V20 looks better, but I have to wait for 2 weeks and take 2 flights.

Third option, I can cancel my VZW contract (it's up anyways) and hop on ATT with a OnePlus 3, Honor 8 and so on.....but again it would be after my 10 day trip.....

Ugh.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] onebornoflight:
I am using a loaner s7 edge and it just feels too small, so I am going with the LG V20 for the size factor - I have had issues with LG build quality back in the day so that concerns me, but overall that will be my next device going forward.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Spud37:
Really, while I have not read anything on the battery, I have read about the camera and it seemed to be better then most, not the Note7 but others.

As for the battery, I actually am looking at the Moto Mod Battery.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] majidessa:
I went with the s7 edge black duos version which is a good all around phone, I'm really sad for the Note 7 as I really liked that phone a lot and I already miss it. My advice would be don't rush into other brands coz it will be very hard for a note user to find a comparable device.

I'll keep an eye for the next s8 but my real aim is Note 8 unless Samsung decides to annex the Note line as rumors suggests!