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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Broomfundel:
Does anyone know. The Samsung upgrade program thing. If you don't upgrade early and return the phone. Do you have to return it at the end or is the phone then yours?

It says return it in good condition after a year to upgrade and they close the existing but doesn't mention what you do if just keep the deal going. If it is yours at the end of the 2 years, that's £868.82 pounds over 2 years for a £869 pound phone. Which is as near to 0% as you can get. If not, that's a lot of money to rent a phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
i read all the TOC before i went ahead

After a year they offer you a chance to upgrade. This is an offer only!

If you choose to do so they will write off your current contract and start over a new one providing you return the device etc..

if you choose NOT to then your contract continues as normal until 24 months is up. At the end it is YOUR phone and that is it

:)

Nothing is required by you, they will simply send you an email around a year after this contract has started and offer you the latest flagship to restart your contract with them.

its a great deal, i have not really considered actually upgrading, the 24 month for the note 8 is good enough for me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Broomfundel:
Thanks. Think I will do that then. Easier to sell the the mrs. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
No sorry, prefer XDA as is.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] adjei7:
So is no one else really annoyed that the UK are not getting the same discount deal as the US for those that had the note 7? I would have thought that there would be more people up in arms!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
Annoyed yes ..surprised not in the least (remember the free gift when ordering the note 7 and in the 1st 1000 orders from Samsung.... a crappy little bag)

I know quite a few people who spent a lot of time hassling Sammy over the Note 7 and compensation and they got £0 (myself I kept the charger as compo and the spen as a souvenir) :)

I've preordered the Note 8 but know I will get awful Cust Serv support in UK
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Having not actually bought a note 7 I'm more pissed we don't get the trade in deals , I have a note 5 and s7edge to get rid of.

I think theres not enough money to be made off us in the UK compared to the US to keep us happy ;) were tiny compared to the US
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
They also deal with the EU as separate countries not as a single market unlike the US as you stated :rolleyes: .....

luckily for me my S7E is getting recycled to my wife
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Same here giving the s7e to the misses and selling note 5 to my bro for recycle price
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
One option I have is using the Carphonewarehouse sell my phone option. It’s so easy to do. You can check what you can get for your phone on their website. You don’t even need to trade it in. So if I wanted to get the Note 8 today, I could get £460 for my iPhone 7 Plus.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Nice one. Was that provided via email or using the link
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] insom81:
I received an email - the link displays no updated details at all.

It is being shipped by Hermes for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
Do you expect the price to fall during the next couple of months? (especially after Xmas)? I m talking about a sim free phone... Currently the cheapest I can find is from eglobalcentral.co.uk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crombi:
How long after approval did it take to be shipped?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] insom81:
My claim was validated on the 12th October. So that's 13 days. Email came through early this morning although it appears it was collected yesterday.

Tracking doesn't show much other than it has been shipped.

Will let you know once I get a delivery date as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FUBARx89:
What was your claim # though? Been validated for 20 days and nothing yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] insom81:
I am in the 4xxx's.

Couriers tracking site states it is being sorted at the national hub.

I am anticipating delivery on Friday going by past deliveries from them.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pnr2020:
I sent them an email last week and within 5 hrs claim was validated. It said I would receive within 30 days
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
Mine is showing as in transit, claim# also 4xxx validated 12th oct.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FUBARx89:
Well thats bollocks. Validated on the 5th, claim 31xx
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] insom81:
It has arrived, I hold it in my hands!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fz9999:
Well I came home to this:

I wasn't expecting it today, no tracking email or anything!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Just got tracking email
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FUBARx89:
Yeah got mine at half 7. For people with em. Is it signed for?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
Just got home and found mine left in meter cupboard, so no signature required
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lanesend:
Got my Dex yesterday :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex---1:
Got mine this morning. Our new kitten was particularly interested too lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
Not quite the stock shortage everybody was expecting for the X
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Quite the opposite it seems. Those of my friends who pre ordered from Apple, Carphone Warehouse or their network, all got 3rd Nov. A few got later dates from Apple, but I read this morning some of these dates have moved to 3rd as well. So either Apple had anticipated high levels of orders and had the subsequent stock, or due to the higher cost, in real terms the orders were high , but not blockbuster.

Apple earnings call on 3rd Nov is going to be interesting.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jowett69:
well got my DEX today. a bit strange after claim was rejected and sent again.

A bit disappointed that the top of DEX is not wireless charging. but over all should come in handy for watching videos.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
I ordered from Apple first, with a ship date of 13-20th Nov, the saw CPW we're shipping for the 3rd so ordered from there as Well, keep which turns up first & cancel the other.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yeoldgreat1:
My Dex dock just arrived! Can't wait to try it out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
Congrats, been up most of the night playing with mine(Dex that is), arrived yesterday eve.

Loving it, can't see what the naysayers are moaning about.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickgillyon:
What are you using it for?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
As a basic desktop replacement (this was typed on it).

Big screen for some games, excel, word, some image editing, the list is exhaustive.

I`m loving it, try it and see.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickgillyon:
I already have a desktop for that. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
When away on business, do you take your desktop with you?

No more needing to lug a laptop around, everything needed fits into a small travel bag.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickgillyon:
But you'll take keyboard and mouse, hope for access to a screen? Whatever works for you I guess, I'll have a play with it, but expect to put it on eBay pretty quickly.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
Bluetooth KB, USB mouse fit into a small travel bag with the dock and cable, every hotel room has a screen.

Sorted.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
My DeX arrived last night. Looks cool.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FUBARx89:
Got mine on Saturday, went to get a keyboard and mouse out of my car boot. I've left thwm at work ga
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pnr2020:
Just received mine only got email yesterday. That was quick
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] martytarty:
Still waiting on mine, had to call them to push my claim through, claim status accepted and sent for fulfillment on the 19th October, no update since, getting impatient now, can't complain as it is free i guess, perhaps for those who now have their dex's can post their experiences so far? still in two minds weather to keep or flog when i get it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Jut got my Dex.

I have PC a Mac, do I really need a Dex?

How much are they selling for brand new? I might sell it.

Do they only work with the Note 8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pnr2020:
Of course they work with the note 8. It came free with the note 8 lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
I asked - Does It ONLY work with the Note 8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
S8/+ as well, though software on Note 8 slightly different.

On Note 8 you can enable 'Developer' mode which takes you to a setting called 'DeX Labs'. This adds support for more apps to be maximised.

To do this with the S8/+ you need to 'sideload' a 3rd party app called 'DeX Max'.

I also have a number of desktop and laptops and with Remote desktop assistant running on the DeX I can access them all from the same screen.

DeX is very good now, and can only get better with continued development and support. I definitely won't be selling mine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
I think the kitten is wanting first dibs on the empty cardboard box [emoji6]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Finally got my Dex yesterday. Great quality, very impressed. Not worth £150 but definitely worth about a £100. I will experiment a bit but won't selling just yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] martytarty:
got update today from samsung.....

"Your reward will be delivered to the postal address nominated within the claim form.

Your reward should should be delivered within 30 days.

Please keep this email for future reference.

If you are unable to click on any link provided, please copy and paste it into your web browser.

If you need to contact us please visit our support page.

Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Kind Regards,

Samsung Promotional Support"

Then a text saying "your claim has been accepted and your reward fulfilled

Based on others who have received theirs how much longer will I be waiting?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
2-3 days
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] eddyctweets:
How do you claim, is it still only for those who pre-ordered the note 8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Topedge:
Hi

Does anybody on the forum know if the SM-N950FZKDBTU (Note 8 Dual-Sim UK version) comes in 256GB ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Really impressed with the speed of the Note 8 on the Dex. Seriously could replace a desktop for most tasks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
It's dope.

Now attach some 'Windows 10 Pro' devices through 'Remote Desktop' or any Windows version via an emulator and you nearly have a complete computing solution in your pocket.

I say nearly complete, since we're still waiting on 'Linux desktop' support.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigup7:
Who has the best sim free price for note 8 at the moment ?

Also thoughts on the Samsung Upgrade Program? If I was buy it on this program now, would I be able to upgrade if note 9 comes out before the 12 months or only at 12 months mark?

I currently have an s8 plus but fancy to the note series
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
I believe there will be a 20% reduction during the black Friday. It s only in 3 weeks so I think it makes sense to wait...

The only thing is that the 256gb dual sim version doesn't come to the UK and I d prefer that since at the moment I have to carry 2 phones with me all the time.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Im3333:
Hi guys,

Can anyone kindly shed any light on this device please?

SM-N950FZKDBTU

This is the dual SIM version. Is it the international version too and will I have any issues using it in any of the bands in the States, Canada or the UK?

Many thanks,

Im333
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Yes, I have this version in Midnight Black. Currently rooted using Dr. Ketan's rom without any issues. The phone is flawless. I have my EE sim in Slot 1 since I'm currently in the UK, and my AT&T sim in Slot 2. Both work perfectly fine (activated it by first popping in my UK sim and placing a call for 5 min), but I won't be able to test my data speeds for my US sim until I return to the states in a few months. However, as of now, this is the best version to get in my opinion if you are in the US and UK.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
This isn't the one with the LTE speed issues when used with USA carriers is it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] goody_23:
quick question guys i bought a phone with the knox triggered is there a way i can reverse it?..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Im3333:
This was my worry..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
I can't say 100% since I'm not in the states. From all the reading I've done, I believe those variants are the single sim ones. I haven't read too much detail on the updates; t-mobile lte seems like the bigger thread in regards to csc swap information etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Other question if I may, does your phone generate a DTMF tone ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
no
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
No way to reverse Knox trip, it's an e-fuse. Once tripped you'll need to replace hardware to fix
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sm.vassallo:
I want to debrand my note 8 from the Three UK network with the UK BUT firmware.

Will I lose WiFi calling or features the carrier installed via customization?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Yes, I believe you will, as the customisation is the point to them having their own ROM.

To get Wifi calling back you can install the "Three In Touch" app, but that doesn't present such a seamless experience.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sm.vassallo:
Ok I will leave it be. It is a shame as Vodafone can push an OTA update to enable it.

I am sure Three UK can do the same. Might ever see if they can do the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
But wouldn't that be an OTA update to a Vodafone ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sm.vassallo:
Not sure but I presume they send it to your number.

I might try the BTU firmware and use the home csc file as it will not wipe the phone and might keep the Wi-Fi calling
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
I'd be surprised. There's no mention of Wifi-Calling in my unbranded ROM, and I thought that the whole point of the CSCs were to apply the customisation.

If you can apply the ROM without the customisation, then you are effectively just getting what the carrier ROM would give you. I've repacked plenty of Note 4 ROMs in order to get the latest Android release and security patches from a Carrier ROM, and included the CSC from BTU to keep it debranded.

I think the problem is that the BTU CSC simply doesn't do native Wifi-Calling.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
My UK sim free note 8 is still showing

Current version : N950FXXU1AQIT/

N950FOXM 1 AQHF/N950FXXUTAQHB

1Aug security patch.

Is this really the latest version?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
It's QI1 not QIT, and yes it's latest.

There are other more recently compiled ROMs from other carriers, which in theory could be re-packed with the appropriate CSC files, but they are all reporting the same changelist number (12007350) and the August security patches. We are due the October release imminently, I believe.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sm.vassallo:
Fair enough, I just want no Three UK boot image.

Shame it is not native because it was on the iPhone on the same network.

Where would I find it on the note 8 as I can't find it.

I only know it is working when I get a phone signal next to the WiFi bars.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
I'm almost tempted to go the other way...

The carrier ROMs are usually slower to bring out the security patches, etc - so I might try repacking/flashing the latest version with the Three CSC and see if I can get the Wifi-Calling working.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sm.vassallo:
True and as for the Three UK ROM, everything they install can be removed except for the boot logo.

Almost worth putting up with the boot logo tbh.

Let me know how get on with the repack and flash.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pnr2020:
As long as you use home csc Wi-Fi calling will work. I done it my self and WiFi calling works fine
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sm.vassallo:
Good to know. Almost tempted to try it [emoji106]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
There's nothing more up to date than the Three ROM at this point anyway, so any re-flash might as well be with that.

I'm not sure I completely follow. I'm guessing that the "HOME CSC" option just leaves the CSC content as it is, but I don't know where that option lies. With the Note 4 re-packs I normally download the latest "donor ROM", unpack it, overwrite the CSC files with those from the ROM with the CSC I want, re-pack it, and then flash that single file with the AP option in Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pnr2020:
I downloaded the OXM firmware which is the same as BTU but gets updates quicker. In the folder you download you will see the home csc file use that and WiFi calling will work . Here is a link for firmware https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/xdaf...cial-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072/amp/

---------- Post added at 02:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:52 PM ----------

If you use OXM firmware it's a multi csc firmware. Just use the home csc that comes with it and it won't wipe anything here is a quick guide https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/xdaf...cial-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072/amp/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
So, you are saying that the OXM multi-CSC ROM, that includes the BTU CSC *has* the wifi-calling facility (and this can be made to work with Three), whereas the native BTU ROM doesn't?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sm.vassallo:
Great thanks. I will take a look at the forums here for the OXM version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pnr2020:
Well as you can see I got the WiFi calling symbol and it works fine for me never had a problem. If it didn't work the WiFi calling option would be greyed out
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FatRocker666:
I have the Wi-Fi calling option available to me on an Samsung supplied unlocked (no carrier) Note 8, and I have been thinking of getting a Sim only contract from three ( 1. for the data and 2 for the wifi calling) Having read their site it doesnt have instructions for the note 8, but looking at the 8+ it says that it will install an update (i assume this is from 3). But is this just for wifi calling to work? If I have the option already will compatible sim card not just work with it ?

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
OXM(BTU/XEU) has IMS settings for wifi calling only for Vodafone, EE and O2.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
So Three's settings aren't present anyway. I wonder if that's because they aren't compatible, or if it's just an oversight? I'm guessing then, that I'm not seeing any Wifi-Calling settings on my stock BTU device because I'm using a Three SIM, and not one from one of the other carriers?

If Three's Wifi calling is compatible, and we knew what the correct settings were, could we possibly add them manually using the IMS Settings shortcut/app?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
I am afraid this is not possible without rooting, I have the same issue with Vodafone VOLTE as the settings are only in S7 Edge VOD CSC.

But don't want to root so I wait.

Regards the WIFI CALLING you may try calling Three Support and ask them to send you the Configuration to update the provisioning and you may get lucky and may it work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pnr2020:
That's why it must work for me then I'm on EE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Is that because adjusting the IMS settings don't work without some other magic from Three?

I'm assuming that you have managed to get access to the IMS Settings app, and have seen the options in there?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
Yes, I have tried many thinks including porting the IMS profiles VOD to BTU and visa versa didn't have any success.

On Vodafone, you can call support and ask them for the Configuration profile to be sent over the air to your phone but don't know if Three can do this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Three support said it wasn't possible on a phone not purchased from them. Either I have to put up with inTouch, or flash their ROM on my BTU Note 8.

I think I'd like to try the IMS settings from a branded ROM, but I suspect that there's something extra to make things work on Three if you've already tried this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lennyuk:
UK people, have any of you had any software updates yet other than the day one update?

I am still on the August security patch and not had any update's other than the initial update on release of the phone - am I alone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
No you are not alone. Everybody outside the US is in the same boat.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Hey fellow brits,

does anyone use skins on there Note8? more specifically has anyone brought a skin from a UK based company?

i know of Dbrand and slickwraps but found a few UK alternatives but am skeptical about them.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
Im sure this company crossed your tracks....., i have personally ordered from them and swift delivery.....reliable....:good:

https://easyskinz.com/pages/iphone-...MI7pT0wPnF1wIVDx4bCh1Lcgz-EAAYAiAAEgKFQPD_BwE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
I use xtreme skins on all my phones and my Mac they are very high quality and we'll pricrd
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
Dear UK users, I am using an UK device in Canada. I have an issue where the OEM unlock dissappeared after a stock rom flash in Odin.

Also my Knox is tripped. I contacted Samsung support and was told to send the phone in. I want to know if Samsung UK service would repair a Knox tripped phone?

Any experiences?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pnr2020:
If it's a software related problem they won't help you with Knox tripped. But if it's a hardware problem they will