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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Ryland Johnson:
I am more than happy with my Note 8. Being a total nut (or is that 'note') job and in need of a good therapist of course I have pre ordered the Note 9! Agaaaaaaaaaa. Help!

Total stupidity on my part but.........I don't need the Note 9 but want the note 9.

Hopeless case.

Ryland (burying head in shame!)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] NoteNoMore:
I must say that I was very excited when the Note 9 was announced. However, my Note 4 began having problems about a month ago with a mmc read fail. Honestly, I was still pretty pumped up about the Note 9. However, I can't feel comfortable with Samsung as one of my top companies anymore based on that problem and the way they are handling it. I hope the phone is great because if you encounter a problem or defect that they are well aware of in advance they arent consumer friendly. They are kind of handling the problem like the NFL handled concussions. Apple became the first trillion dollar traded company for a reason. I hope I can find an android on the same playing field as the Note 9 because if not then Samsung will be the only reason I switch to an Apple product.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] nizmoz15:
So you are blaming Samsung for a phone that is like 5 years old having an issue? Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jayb222:
They probably had a ton of extra in their warehouse from the note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] x111:
I am currently on oneplus6 with this retarded notch,

I am so sick of this crap, never ever I will buy phone with this garbage again !!

However, note9 has stupid curved display, which I hate as much as ugly notch.

Not sure actually what I hate more.

let's see if we will get twrp, root, xposed and aosp on this note9 with 512gb 8gb version.

the huge different from oneplus6 that software on note9 must be removed completely and note9 cannot be used before, so I have to wait until AOSP will come.

software from Samsung is absolute useless trash, worst only from Apple co.

why is it so hard to preinstall fully functional AOSP at least for those who want it,

that would make this want the number one on the market.

that would make a huge free advertising on social media !!

also, why the hell note9 still has outdated fingerprint scanner on the back instead of to be under the screen !!

all technologies are already there !!

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
OK,we'll give you the benefit of the doubt:

Since you're pics aren't uploading properly,how about sharing the address/web site url/phone number of this store that has the Note9 in-stock,so other members here who may be near you can also get their hands on one?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] netnerd:
I got a email from Samsung that I can preorder on Aug 9, while everyone (the public) preorder start on Aug 10. if I don't get the note9 before the general public, I would be really pissed !
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jpython:
http://i65.tinypic.com/2j5c4u0.jpg

in addition to the below youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwT41Atiyu0

i bought it from https://www.jarir.com/sa-en/samsung-note9-n9 plus we have 5 samasung deales doing the same thing

it shows preorder but if you read it it will state that you will receive instantly and if you order online you will get the Value Pack that i got as it is only for online orders ....

i really love this forum and community and i dont know why i am defending my self ... i also bought the S8 a while back on the day of the unpack event but from baharin as i was shocked to see it on the retail stores
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Soufiansky:
How is this possible ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] gCloud:
Enjoy your new phone. ولا تزعل من الفورَم ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jpython:
Well thats life ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bonerp:
Its in CPW UK on display and I'm disappointed. I look for key differences in newer models but in this there aren't (m)any. Battery will be consumed by the screen (its not much different to my N8 side by side) and the s-Pen so can't really see what the excitement is about. The blue back was reflective too - yuk. This is Samsung not targeting its existing customer base.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
I keep hearing this and scratching my head. Note 8 screen 6.3 inch. Note 9 6.38 inch. You really think the screen is going to consume that much battery? The S-pen will be fully charged in 40 seconds. It's not going to be sitting in the phone eating battery 24 hours a day. People are acting like they stuffed a 4,000 mah battery into a 4k display at 8 inches or something. I get that people want to justify not buying it, but pick a better argument. The battery will be a big upgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
OK, looks legit, but, you gotta understand why most here are still skeptical.

1) Those videos show what most of the world already has: working demo models in store, it's not unique to your area.

2) People will be skeptical until they actually see you with pix/videos, are able to provide system dumps/apks/screenshots of settings/Antutu benchmarks/etc......

Saying you have it but don't wanna unbox it unril long after the general population has it rings hollow with most.

Right or wrong, you gotta understand why the skepticism is prevailing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bonerp:
higher density isn't it? Be great if it is longer lasting and should've been what the N8 was. I guess its part of Sammys long term plan to keep us upgrading!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jpython:
Yup I totally understand ... And by the way I just unboxed it and I am moving my stuff to it as we speak ...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
Yeah,i couldn't see myself having it & not opening/using it for very long,like a kid in a candy store................... :laugh:

This store owes ya one for the free publicity,I'll have to give it a look whenever the S10/Note 10 lands next year....... :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] StupidNoob#317:
I am on the fence about pre-ordering one. I have the HP lapdock and it works great with the S9 I was using. However I've since given the S9 to my wife and now I am using the Razer phone, which doesn't work with my lapdock and now I really miss it. The idea of using the Note9 on my lapdock with Dex right out of the box is very appealing. It's better than Sentio Desktop and should output 16:9 instead of letterboxing the 18.5:9 to my lapdock.

So, I'm trying to decide if I want the Note9 (which spec-wise is the same as the S9 but I get Dex out of the deal which should be a joy to use on my lapdock as long as Dex activates via Thunderbolt 3) or to wait for the Razer 2 and Project Linda (the latter of which isn't guaranteed to come out).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
I don't think so. Note 8 Pixel density is 522 and Note 9 is 516.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] craigels:
Just placed my pre order with Harvy Norman Ireland. Going to get the galaxy watch free once launched as part of the pre order deal.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
You're lucky. I got stuck with AKG headphones. I wish Samsung.com was offering the watch as a promo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jammol:
That's exactly what I thought when I read that post. Man I already got a pair of AKG from the Note 8, I don't need another set!!! Give me that watch for free or like $50 and I'll be set!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jxb25:
Hmmm im wondering if I should get this or stay with my s8+
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jonnyn93:
Played with one today as the company I work for got a demo handset in. It's okay, feels very nice in the hand. I love the solidity of the phone, but it was lagging out of the box. You just don't get the level of speed you can with a lighter OS. Shame really. I'll give it a miss.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Nastrahl:
I have a Note 8 (64/6Gb version) and I can have the Note 9 (512/8Gb RAM version) for 760€ with a Samsung promo if they take back the Note 8 So I’m really tempted to buy it. What do you think ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] b4u2:
My Pixel XL is almost paid off. My only gripe with it is the screen in full daylight is terrible. I want the Note 9 but $1000 is tough to justify when my "phone" does work. Might wait for a price drop down the road though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] varcor:
Surprising to read on a device right out of the box. What is the RAM, 6 or 8 GB? Did the OS include Carrier Bloatware or only Samsung Experience? What processes were you navigating when the lag occurred?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
My bet it was just turned on and was updating 100 Google and Samsung apps. There is no way this phone will be slower than the Note 8. I call shenanigans. My Note 8 is lag free so I'm sure it will be consistent with the Note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] varcor:
Could be a defective device, my experience on S7's through S9's, no lags whatsoever.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] rudbwoy:
I'm ready! I've been eyeing the Galaxy S9+, but glad I waited for the Note 9. Last Note I had, and still use on occasion, is the Note 4.

I WILL be upgrading from my current LG V20.

I'm excited!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Elite3k9:
Who is getting it? This guy!

As the title reads, I am getting it but I am a forced happy camper. I went from a Note 8 to an S9 back to a Note 8...just for my wife to convince me to pre-order the Note 9. I'm telling myself next year I will stand strong and not let advertisement, my Wife, my inner thoughts convince me to ditch my new Note 9 for the next one. Now here comes the hard part, should I take a half a day from work to develop a small cough and pick up my phone on the way home..... after I merge on the highway a few exits and find a parking spot? We shall see
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jonnyn93:
its the 6gb version. It had some carrier bloatware too but its very minimal, ie, just an app to check usage and bills. I was literally swiping left to right through the home screens. This is kinda why I refuse to buy Samsung devices because despite how powerful their chips get, the software will always drag it down. I'm sure its optimised, but its just too heavy.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] PsiPhiDan:
Software on the Note8 is great. This is coming from a Pixel user. Samsung has REALLY improved in that area. I still use the Pixel launcher though.

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Nah. That's simply no longer true. I got sick of that crap with Samsung after the Note 5 and watching my wife's S5-7 lag after time, but with the Note8 and S9+... That's simply not true anymore. I've had the Pixel, which was blazing fast (never saw one frame drop!), and this Note8 I own (one year later) is REEAAAAALLY close to the original Pixel. I've almost never seen a single frame drop and lag is nonexistent. No way the Note9 will lag, especially right away. Samsung really improved the software optimization since 2017. I thoroughly enjoy the Samsung software now - something I thought I'd never say (I was an AOSP ROM junkie in the past, then a Pixel/Nexus guy, now here I am!).

Just a tip: put the phone in performance mode to ensure no lag or frame drops.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] NoteNoMore:
I'm blaming Samsung for hiding a known defect. I purchased my phone new (not refurbished) less than two years ago. I'm not normally the person who has a product the day it comes out. Im not the one to deal with the bugs. It WAS time for a new phone anyway. I still have a phone in pristine condition that I can't get the $60 resale value for because it needs a new motherboard. Is it a huge lost? No. You're an Apple owner. Are you aware of the recent Apple lawsuit over the throttling issue? That just slowed down older iPhones supposedly to help the battery last. The mmc read fail makes your phone completely unusable. Hence, the pending class action lawsuit. Apple actually admitted some things and lowered the price of batteries. Samsung has done NOTHING. It's more about standing behind your product. Think I've decided on a Google Pixel 2 although the 3 is right around the corner.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] b4u2:
Will the Note 9 have Miracast?

That's the one thing that annoys me with my Pixel XL is that I can only cast to google devices. I can't cast to Roku, FIrestick, my Sony dvd player. Frustrating at times.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jxb25:
Im just wondering if I should upgrade my s8+ to the note 9 never had a note phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jpython:
Looks like your used to big phone and the note is a great choice .... However, the S8+ is a great phone and if its doing everything you need you wont find a major difference ... you will find lots of minor upgrades instead ...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jxb25:
Well the phone does lag when switching apps and slows down At times
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Soufiansky:
How often do you reboot your device ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] brianlp:
I bought a a new Note 4 the day the Note 5 was released because I didn't want a phone whose battery you couldn't remove, plus it didn't have a MicroSD memory slot. I gave my wife my old Note 3. I passed on the Note 7 and Note 8 because you still can't remove the battery. I laughed at the people who bought the Note 7. My Note 4 still works great, but my wife's Note 3 is dying a slow death, plus you can't get updates for it. We both didn't care for the Note 8 because it seemed too narrow and long. We went to go look at the Note 9 at Best Buy yesterday, and the wife really likes it. The last new phone she had was Galaxie G3. After that she just got my hand me downs since she ins't a techie. She hated my Note 1 when I owned it, but loved it after I gave it to her. I'm going to do the BOGO deal for the Note 9 since her birthday was last week. I'm going to preorder the 512Gb model, and get her the 128GB phone. I hope I won't regret it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Monnq:
Well I'm on an iPhone X, Note9 looks tempting but... I had S8 last year and after some time it started to lag and slow down. While I always knew that samsung is terrible at updates, I hoped they will at least deliver with monthly security patches. They didn't. That said I am not certain whether jumping from an iOS is a wise choice.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] nizmoz15:
They try to do them every month if not it’s every other month. We still get the patches though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jxb25:
At least once a week
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] RedDevils88:
Pre ordered the blue one 128gb version. Here in Malaysia, we get a gear sport as a pre order gift. Thinking whether to keep or sell the sport though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] thepubguy:
Had my trusty Note 4 since it came out. Great phone..then it started shutting off and continually rebooting, so I've bit the bullet and traded in my slightly dodgy Note 4 (Got £200) and bought the new note 512/8G. Think its funny how folk are discussing which is the best colour...blah blah blah..lol. Surely most people will put a decent cover on it and you wont even see the colour of the phone u bought..only the colour of the case?? In fact i've had to go back to my original note 2 just now as the Note 4 its very untrust worthy. I can't wait to get back to a really fast phone..its sooo laggy compared to my 4...god knows what the upgrade will feel like?? Does anyone expect these phones to ship early?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] illetyus:
Hello from Note 9 ( Turkey, Black, 128GB)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] GreenGoblin227:
Currently have a note 8 in my desk unused at the moment while on the iPhone X. Mainly for iMessage and FaceTime. I may get the 9 unlocked version. It’s tempting. My favorite phone was the note 4 developers edition. Man, those were the days!!

Plus Samsung will give me 4 beans for my note 8. I may jump back to Android.

I just wish the carriers didn’t limit pictures and videos. iMessage kills it in that respect.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] funkydude101:
Wow that's quite the jump from note 4 to 9. The note 4 was a great phone for sure. It'll be like going from a Toyota corolla to a Porsche lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] XavierAD:
Black is definitely the mainstream one lmao
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] djinn415:
Yea, I can relate. Currently on the X and I love iMessage. I've heard Android implementing something similar in regards to the functionality of iMessage, but I doubt it'll be as efficient and smooth anytime soon. But I got to say, everything else about the new Note 9 has too much of an advantage over the X, so I will succumb back to Android. Besides, I can always go back anyway. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] funkydude101:
iMessage? What's that?

Whatsapp!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] djinn415:
Oh I love Whatsapp! Too bad its not a default messaging application.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] funkydude101:
Yeah but it's so ubiquitous I can't think of why I would need it to be a default messaging app? You mean like other people who don't have whatsapp? Well unless all your friends have iPhones, same situation sort of. I'm unfamiliar with iMessage- I'm guessing if it you send a pic or a video and they don't have iMessage it converts it to MMS automatically?

I think Android Messages is planning to go that route if I remember correctly- but again not cross platform.

The only thing SMS is used for for me is for 2-step verification.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] stondec100:
Pre-ordered the 512gb. Will be upgrading from my beloved Note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] thepubguy:
Think these phones will ship early..or will they not leave until said date?? This note 2 is killing me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] djinn415:
Yep, about half of my contacts don't have Whatsapp even though its one of the most popular 3rd party messaging apps. As for iMessage, even though not everyone has it, I can still use it to reach out to those without iPhones. So you are correct in your assumption that it converts it to MMS for pics, vids, and gifs.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] GreenGoblin227:
Yea. Imessage will allow you to send just about any size file without loosing it’s clarity.

I just said eff it and ordered the 512 8gb blue unlocked so that way I don’t get all that carrier bloatware crap.

I paid 450 for my note 8 a year ago. So 400 on trade is fine with me. Then I decided to get the 99 bundle. Don’t play Fortnite or what ever it is but my nephews do. Plus a code Samsung sent me in an email.

I got everything for 899 shipped. No taxes. If I don’t like anything. I can sel the phone for more than I paid, and the accessories. To me it’s a no brainer. Or I can sell my iPhone X, 48mm Apple Watch and AirPods.

We shall see.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] tstubble:
Sad about Color selection

I read that in the US the only colors we get are Purple (which looks more like Pink) and a light Blue. I dont know why I feel so strongly about this, maybe I am just getting old and I am over reacting but this makes me really Angry!! Why do we not get Black? I am going to spend $1250 for a phone and I only get 2 stupid color choices. Am I just over reacting?

Also I know that as soon as I buy the blue one Samsung will announce the Black will be released in a few days. LOL I would even consider Purple is it was darker and looked like something a Male would have. I could only see buying the Pink one if I had a 10 year old daughter and I was rich enough to spend $1000 on something she would either break or lose in a month!

Does anyone else feel as strongly about not having Black as an option in the US or is it just me? :mad::mad::mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
I'm in agreement with you, but, if you haven't done so already, go check out the demos @ Best Buy/carrier stores.....

I think you'll have a more favorable opinion once you get an actual in person look.

There's a lot of us in agreement here, we'd chosen black without giving it a thought, but, once you get a look at what's available, I think you will choose one without waiting for the black model to arrive.

If you're not taking advantage of any of the promos (trade-in/BOGO, or, not interested in the headphpnes-Fortnite offer), then there's no reason to rush to buy.... wait it out & see if the Black model lands somewhere stateside.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jammol:
I got the purple. It's actually less pink than the S9. I used to always only get black phones, but as I'm getting older I'm finding that I prefer naked phones compared to cased ones. Of course I am getting a case to use until I'm used to the device, but it will be mostly naked at home or when I have a lite day at work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] brianlp:
Trying to pre-order with Sam's Club. I went to the store and they said I have to order on their website. On the site it only shows the 128Gb version and not the 512Gb model. All my research shows they will carry the 512Gb version, but I don't want to wait until the 24th to find out I can't get it. Asking at the store was no help. They have a $200 gift card for getting it with them, so that is my incentive. If I wait and find out I can't get the model I want, I will have to buy it elsewhere and will miss out on the headphones. Does anyone have any insight if Sam's Club will have the the larger version?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] tstubble:
Yeah T-Mobile is offering $500 for trading in a Note 5. I do not know anywhere I can get that much value for my old phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] BigMosley:
I just pre-ordered with T-Mobile and it says Estimated to ship between 8/29 - 9/05???

Anyone else's order info in their TMobile account say this? I went Ocean Blue 512gb.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] PsiPhiDan:
The reps told me they've heard it's shipping 8/21.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] krypto1300:
I pre ordered a purple 128 for the wife and a blue 512 for me on Verizon. She currently has an 8 and I've got the S9+. Keeping the old phones as backup.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] BigMosley:
I went back on the chat on the T-Mobile app and asked why does my order say later dates then the website says when pre-ordering? The representative said don't go by those dates and I should actually have my phone in hand on the 21st, so who knows.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] iggibar:
I preordered the 512gb blue Note9. I'm claiming the $400 turn-in and sending them my Verizon Note8. I'm keeping my Tmobile Note8 because it's rooted and has a custom rom installed. Can't wait for it to come in!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jammol:
Nice. Mine had always shown 8/24 even though my wife pre-ordered it the day it was announced. If it shows up on the 21st that would be awesome cause I get back from my trip the day prior.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Slightly off topic, you really a djinn?

fingers crossed these phones won't have pink tinge issues?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] djinn415:
hahaha!! Multiple points for you! You don't know how many people mispronounce it. D-Gin? DJ Gin? So just for that, no pink tinge issues on yours :p
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
My wishes has been granted? Thanks. ;)