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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
That's terrible.

If anyone is interested, I have my review up for my Samsung Note 9. It includes my personal top 20 tips, comparisons to OP6, Pixel 2, S9+ and around 13min 5 secs, the photo gallery starts. 50 photos+ to give you idea of what's possible.

https://gavinsgadgets.com/2018/08/3...l-user-review-camera-showcase-exynos-edition/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
That's bad.... Wtf are cpw playing at? They mess me about and this will be the last time I use them. Let us know what they do.

Paul
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] neildo:
For those who have used CPW for an online purchase & trade in. I did this and had my doubts about sending my like new condition N8 to them for an expected £575 cash back (value as of 9th Aug). Went to a store and handed back the N9 full refund there and then. Then a few days later went to another CPW store, told them I'm buying 512gb Black N9 and trading in this N8. They offered £550 (current trade value) on the spot subject to them testing my N8. I watched him perform the tests and everything checked out. He ordered up the N9 and I paid £549 difference. That was 7.30pm Thursday 30th Aug and I had the N9 in my hand 3pm the next day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
No i m not using the samsung upgrade program. Just bought it from samsung shop normally paying the full price.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] eVoHicks:
Ah I see, well I'm in contact with Samsung shop right now who say they are in contact with MTR group, (the company who send out the return packs) who are only open office hours so won't hear anything now until monday.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] daddyo:
Just been advised £330 for perfect note 8. £50 less!!! Have also complained and sent screenshots of £575 offer. Was also told cannot return note 9 at has been opened and used!! FFS!! Wish I had stuck with Samsung now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
Unbelievable... I would be so much pissed off if i were u... I m happy that i bought from Samsung. i payed more but i got the dual sim version which was important for me.

I see,,... What happens if we wont receive it at all?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] billu:
I cancelled my online order from CPW (wasn't due to be shipped till 14th sept)

Just ordered one from a branch instead, got my note 8 valued at £550 (inc extra £200) and paid the difference.

The Note 9 will be delivered to the branch on Monday,

Icing on the cake is as the Note 9 is being delivered to a branch, I can keep my note 8 until I collect the new phone and then hand it in.

Now just awaiting the refund of the original order (should take 3-5 days) but that should be straight forward right? (have the credit card company on my side if CPW decide to play silly buggers)

I feel for anyone caught up in this fiasco.

The guy in the branch was pretty knowledgeable, and said this promo should run till 11th Sept.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] eVoHicks:
Well it would be best to email Samsung shop even if it's just to get some correspondence so that if they decide to play naughty you will have proof that you tried to communicate.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] crazy88:
My s8+ has been received by CPW on Friday, so I'm awaiting news next week on it.

Anyone else finding the camera slow to focus? Never really experienced blurry photos with my s8+, but I'm getting a lot of focusing issues compared.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
Those idiots are wrong all over the place. You Can bloodi return it within 2 weeks after delivery if it was bought online! Doesn't meter if it's been opened and played with at all!

Report the staff there. Just go to another CPW who know what they're doing. What branch is this? Ffs
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
If I don't hear on my payment by weds I'll be returning it and requesting my note 8 back. Cpw broken a clear contract.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
I think the 14 day return period for distance selling may apply.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
Of course it applies. These cowboys. Who trains these idiots?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] riz157:
How did you mange to get £550 for note 8? Which branch is this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
I would be kicking right off at carphone warehouse if they did that. Especially if you have all the screenshots etc. Would not at all be happy.

I'm still waiting for my stupid note 9 to turn up from Samsung.

But when I asked them if I don't like the phone I have 28 days to send it back even if I have used it.

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] billu:
Currently it is £350 trade in + the extra £200 promotion if you buy the Note 9.

The trade in price keeps fluctuating, was £375, then dropped to £330, now up to £350. The guy there said sometimes they increase the offer on the weekends as more people are likely to buy then.

The branch is in Currys pc world Crawley.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] neildo:
I got this same deal too. CPW in Currys/PCWorld East Kilbride (Howard St).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
I've just posted on cpw Facebook page asking why they are doing this and not honouring the value offered at pre order. Suggest everyone does the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] charmz2k2:
It might be worth involving trading standards as they are clearly in breach.

I've sent in a note 8 n9500 dual sim with 128gb storage. There is nothing on the website to say that they will not accept an hk variant, just that it has to have been used on a UK network, which it has.

I was quoted £575 on the trade in site and if they decide to mess around, I will be taking it straight to trading standards as they have mis sold on a number of levels.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
I'm currently discussing them on fb...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
I used online email service to raise a formal complaint. When they reply you send the screen shots you took to prove that £375 was the original quoted trade in value.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] charmz2k2:
On their page?

Can you post a link and we could all add to the post?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=320827635155209&id=53591430805
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tomj777:
Well, it turns out my Note was delivered to CPW in Bracknell on the 30th... So much for waiting for the 7th (I wonder if they credited the £25 `sorry` gesture).

I happened to be passing the store today (hats off to Vodafone Customer retentions for giving me a crazy good deal for my daughters phone (not mine), today's trip was to transfer the account in the Vodafone store next door bar one to CPW) and popped in to ask if they thought the 7th was likely. The young lady did a quick `look up` and darted into the backroom... I now have a Blue 512GB :D

The store aspires to call (and may have, I was away until the 31st) when they arrive.

See if you can contact the store directly (the SA call centre is, err, disempowered phone fodder)

Regarding CPW games, the quote was honoured (I handed my old Note 4 into the store)

Regarding CPW Bracknell (at time of writing) , they are in a different league to every other local CPW store that I've visited - I've been consistently impressed.

Hell Fire! The Note 9 is very different to the old Note 4. Yay! New things to play with (exploit, disable, use).

Mind you, I confess that I'm not keen on Samsungs tedious attempts to empty customers pockets with micro-purchases - not something I expected.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
I'm afraid mine is a Samsung online purchase and a dual SIM variant. There probably only just manufacturing the phone now because there stock estimates must be carried out by young children and not a professional electronics company. Sorry to sound brash but getting rather p***ed off with the situation. The whole Other regions getting 200pounds + freebies etc just makes me feel sour

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5

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The note 9 is the only phone currently I'm still interested in. Not really expecting the pixel to be a big draw for me apart from development wise. I doubt they will even have a dual SIM pixel anyway.

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
I'm still waiting for resolution from CPW / confirmation that they'll pay what they say they will.

Without this £575 trade in, I wouldn't have bought the note 9. I certainly won't be ordering from them using trade in in the future.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Has anyone received a payment from CPW, even if the wrong amount for the Note 9 trade in offer?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jr866gooner:
Colleague at work took delivery of his Note 9 as of a few hours ago and I must say I'm very impressed. He chose the blue which beforehand I was unsure if that would look nice but oh my it is a beautiful colour. I would be having a tough time choosing between the black and the blue if I were upgrading right now.

I held the phone and was happy that it actually wasn't too hard to keep hold of it. I suppose I'd only truly know if I were to actually use it for a day. The only proper deciding factor is pocket-ability that could prove a show stopper perhaps. I don't know. There is part of me that would opt for a plus galaxy as that's in between but when he put his note 9 side by side with his S8plus there was so little in it that only thing warning me away from the note then could be cost. The extra size shouldn't make too much difference and I fear
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
I reckon their plan is keep the payment back until 14 days are up... Can't return the note 9 that way.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Prototype89:
Hi all, just wanted to provide an update to those who traded their phones to CPW.

After much chasing and legal threats, CPW has deposited the trade in money for my Note 8 into my bank account having received my phone last Wednesday.

The amount they gave me was not what was originally promised £530 vs £575 but CPW refunded me separately last Friday to make up for the difference, although I must stress I sent them a stack of evidence. Without the evidence, I have no doubt they would not have honoured the original trade in value.

So just to reiterate I got the full £575.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
How can you check status of your CPW trade in ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
I will start a new thread for all those affected by the CPW 'scam'....its an easier way to track the scale of the problem and share with media should this develop - as they are still advertising the note 8 extra £200 off for the note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] hari:
Good idea to take help from BBC Rogue Traders. That will teach them a lesson.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfred_mcskee:
Do you have a link to the thread please?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/uk-cpw-extra-200-trade-issues-t3838117/page2
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Unbelievable my free CPW charger on it's way!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] crazy88:
Did you preorder online? And, how did they notify you of the charger being on the way? Woohoo!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Yes my SIM free Note 9 order was online. Informed by email and delivery scheduled by DPD.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] crazy88:
Oohhhh, same as mine then. I hope it's sent soon! I haven't had any details about it being dispatched yet, i've just checked.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
How much are these things new? I'm buying the watch and will get the double dock with that so may put the wireless pad on ebay
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
The double dock is probably rrp £99.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
Charger on it's way but I thought its applicable to monthly deal only? I just got handset from them.

The tracking says it was signed on 5 jan 2018 lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] hmsq:
They have confirmed they are selling single SIM devices on their Twitter account and when people asked them.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gCloud:
Does anyone know if the wireless charger that has just been released with the note 9 (the single not the duo) charges faster than the convertible wireless charger released with the s8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
Thank you for your reply!

Have they confirmed this for note 9 specifically?

I m just asking because, for example, they are selling the S9 plus hybrid sim version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] hmsq:
This is their response on twitter.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] n-j-f:
If you do that, you will end up paying UK VAT (included in the quoted price). If you buy from Clove etc, they will deduct the VAT when shipping outside EU. But it may be some time before they can get hybrid SIM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gCloud:
The person was asking about buying from samsung and using trade in promotion.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] n-j-f:
Yes I know. But I thought you were suggesting he get a friend in the UK to buy it for him and send it to the US. Sorry if I misunderstood.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] skally:
Ordered the black 8/512 using Samsung upgrade program from note 8 last year.

I was hoping Linux on galaxy/dex would be released, maybe why they went with more ram and 512 storage
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] cosimoss:
Ordered the 512GB Ocean Blue from Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
Looks like my choice 512GB Ocean Blue is sold out

When do we think Samsung will update the stock?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
This is getting confusing. I spoke with live chat today and the wrote me that they are selling a hybrid model....

....and then i spoke again with someone else who told me that they have the single sim model....

.... i ll just order from Samsung...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Ironic that Samsung are making no effort to reward the early adopters but we find out by accident that only they offer the dual SIM model!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
Yeah indeed and is a shame as cpw are offering £575 trade in value for the Note 8, if they did the dual sim model then ya can getr the 512gb for roughly same price Samsung is doing it with their trade in offer, and they claim to have the blue 512 in stock also
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
And if you take a look at this page this is CPW Dual Sim Phones Page and yep no Sammy device there

CPW Dual Sim Phones

And if you click the take a look at our single sim phones link on the same page... yep Note 9 first in the list

And lastly be careful what CPW advisors advise, checking the S9+ reviews, the first question / review was that he got the single sim version despite being told by an advisor it was going to be a hybrid sim device, now dont know if he brought as a sim package or sim free but gives you an idea of what peeps will say to get a sale
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
Heres their Facebook response
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
This is not a complete list. For example the s9 + titanium edition that they sell is a hybrid sim device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
Does anyone remember if in Note 8 the promotions continued after the pre order period? I am talking about the 200 pounds trade in and the free wireless charger that the CPW offers at the moment.

When did the price of note 8 started decreasing?

Basically, is it better to buy now or wait 1-2 months?

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Does anyone remember if in Note 8 the promotions continued after the pre order period? I am talking about the 200 pounds trade in and the free wireless charger that the CPW offers at the moment.

When did the price of note 8 started decreasing?

Basically, is it better to buy now or wait 1-2 months?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] FlexPen76:
I ordered the 128Gb Ocean Blue from Samsung and was pleasantly surprised by getting the dual SIM variant. But that CPW trade in offer is making me thinking of cancelling it and doing that. That's a note 9 upgrade from my note 8 with a trade in for just about £325. I don't think I'll use the dual SIM really so it's very tempting. Plus the free charger of course.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
If you are not going to make use of the dual sim then yep its a no brainer, very good deal indeed you could even do the 512gb model and virtually pay no more than you did on samsungs site for the 128gb, think of the 2nd hand value later down the line is also an option
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
How does the trade-in process work? If you visit the standard CPW trade-in site the Note 8 is valued at £375. Concerned as I can't see how the valuation of £575 is communicated in a way you prove that is what you were offered. I don't trust CPW staff to know these special deals when there is a problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
Sent me exynos back. The snapdragon is better in everything it seems. I like my n9600

This is the 13th day. No return bag to send trade in back so sent note 9 back, wasn't impressed anyway with the Exynos. Still would have gone back.

"you can't get a refund, you can only exchange it" says the useless rep in the store. This is after I've had to come back after an hour as the staff already there can't issue refunds. Only the experienced staff member could and he was on lunch. So off I went annoyed and came back to that ridiculous and incorrect sentence above by the so called experienced staff who is the only one able to do refunds.

Yes I can return and get a refund I explain to this idiot cpw rep. No you can't he replies, and shows me he's right by doing a Google search in front of me! Are you looking up your returns policy on Google I ask? Yes he says confidently. Wow

He proudly points out he's right. I tell him to read out to me the heading of what he's showing me. "in store purchases" only applies to in store buying I explain. No, no you can't return to get refund he assures me. I ask him to go and ring someone. A manager in another store. Anything! As I'm not leaving cause he's wrong

He goes off to call and returns... And starts typing on his keyboard without a word. Issues the refund, all the while I'm waiting for apologies, or acknowledgment that he's was wrong as he's issuing the refund. But nothing. Refund issued, I tell him he needs more training. Smh and go to walk out.

Just before I go I ask him a question about an item there. He starts to answer and I stop him, actually mate, you'll probably give me the wrong info. It's OK. I leave. Cpw continue to be poor in many stores.

I get home to see the free wireless charger has been delivered to me lol. Opened it right up and charging the note 9 as I type on my mate 10. Hell yes. They're meant to send to you after 14 days return period ends. They delivered mine on the 13th day. They might ask for it back who cares. I'll use it anyway
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Any of you UK guys planning or using a Gear4 d30 Battersea case? Always liked those but not easy or cheap stateside.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
But did you sort out those issues with the n9600? IE WiFi calling volte so on?

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5

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Oh yeah forgot to say I'm still waiting for my note 9.......

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
I had the same error for tracking for a day until DPD actually collected the package from the warehouse.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
Jesus christ of Nazareth! Balls of Steel waiting this long with no end in sight?! Sorry about that

Nah those issues not sorted yet. Root needed. I think it will happen. If not no big deal to me. The N9600 is an unlocked bootloader so I live in hope
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Damn that's a big thing for me. I need WiFi calling at the most for work. Such a shame.

Oh it's been ****. I've received my Whitestone dome in that time which took a while bought some ers screen protectors as thought I'd get the phone before the Whitestone dome. How stupid was I. And in the time I ordered my phone I bought a new Xiaomi pace watch from gearbest which deliver from China which I'm getting tomorrow. Pissed off with it. Been phoning daily should be being shipped tomorrow though. Only thing is I don't want to open my phone until I hear back about compensation and if it's pathetic then can come collect the phone. It been 2 weeks tomorrow. Maybe not as long as others but come on supposed to be a top electronics company. Absolute shambles.

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
I'll be surprised if you get compensation. Let's hope. If not don't let that make you send phone back. It's nice! Although they would deserve to lose your business

Using the whitestone as we speak. Perfect install. Great screen protector! I think any case can fit with the whitestone on too. Plenty of room
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Still waiting to use the Spigen neo hybrid I've had hanging around for 2 weeks [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] neildo:
Has anyone who bought from CPW instore a sim free Note9 (nothing else) received a free wireless charger?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
received my wireless charger inside 14 days. The fan is a bit noisy isn't it. Definitely notice it next to my bed. The blue light is just unnecessary too. Insulation tape will fix that!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] crazy88:
I bought my Note9 online, received 14 days ago now, and no sign of the charger still. I finally got my trade in money into my account yesterday, including the extra £200. Glad there was no hassle there at least!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Try and keep it away from your head when sleeping .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
Yes when I collected note9 on release day
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Is there a record calls option in the phone app?

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfred_mcskee:
No. I saw this option on a YT video using a Korean model, but the UK dual sim unlocked I have certainly ain't got it...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Probably watched the same video. Do you know of a good alternative?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nll.acr.

Been using it on all my notes