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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
They aren't £769 second hand
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Really debating whether to get a Note 9. Although I think it does really look nice. I have always been against Samsung. And my missus had a Samsung S7 which we both thought was rubbish.

I have a OnePlus 5 currently which I want to update and the Note 9 Dual SIM is the only 1 standing out. Dunno whether to wait till next year. I may miss Root as well. But by the looks of it the Exoynos is the easier to root.

Any way I'm eyeing the Blue 128GB 1 on Samsung.

There is the upgrade plan they do and if I were to pay 89 upfront would be like a 24 month contract paying 33 for the phone and I already have a SIM only which is really good for 8 pound on EE I get unltd mins unltd texts and 40 GB.

Anyone have any input about the upgrade plan on Samsung? Thanks

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] wildlime:
Of I could get my note 9 again I would get the snapdragon version. Exynos battery sucks. 3 days off usage and still pants
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
Samsung wont except a rooted phone as trade in if you intend to use the upgade route and get latest phone in 12months

If you want to upgrade in 12 months you have to go thru another credit check , also might be worth taking out phone insurance on Note 9 you getting just incase

Friend of mine has ordered Note 9 and is trading in his note 8 via the upgrade program and is paying £18.71 + £49 deposit he said it's been pretty easy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Samsung do except the OnePlus 5. But to start the upgrade programme you don't need to trade in a phone first time anyway as far as I'm aware. But not sure what to do.

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfred_mcskee:
In case anyone's interested I've just come across a great deal for two Ringke cases if ordered through Amazon UK. Only 99p each! Seems one per customer (though you can order one of each as I did)...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ringke-Bru...e+9+ringke&dpPl=1&dpID=41Lh8ZuZyJL&ref=plSrch

Use code "UKONYXN9" at checkout &

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ringke-Erg...e+9+ringke&dpPl=1&dpID=41q+G8f+f0L&ref=plSrch

Use code "UKFUSIONX9" at checkout.

Hope it helps! ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pro4ever:
I heard about the exynos version compared to snap 845 is it really that bad battery
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gCloud:
How bad is it? What phone did you have before?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] wildlime:
I have pretty much every phone. But P20 Pro is the one to beat for real world usage. I am going the Note 9 battery settles a little more but its so bad right now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gCloud:
Does it run hot/warm?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] wildlime:
Not quite as much as s9+. Better for heat for sure
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kuch Kuch:
Wanted to get the 512GB Dual Sim Note9 in Black. Sold out on Samsung UK, so looked to France where they (seem to) have 2 models - SM-N960FZKHXEF & SM-N960FZBDXEF. So 2 questions:

1) Anybody know the difference between the two?

2) Is there somewhere else I can get a Dual Sim 512GB Note9 in the UK?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
I'm a sucker for a case. Worth a punt, ordered both. 0.99 each on prime delivery, bargain. Thanks man.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfred_mcskee:
No worries, I've used Ringke cases several times in the past and found them great quality for the price. The deal seems especially good on the Fusion X case which says it's military drop tested. What other reputable case can you get for 99p that claims that!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
Thanks Given and ordered :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
If I get a note 9 I won't be able to root it as it will trip the Knox thing right? Which if I then try upgrade in 12months it will not work?

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
Yes it will trip knox and it won't be accepted on a trade in or upgrade
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Shame. Do most of you root your Note's?

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5

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Can Google pay be used instead of Samsung pay

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
The new OS got to the point where it's fast, sleek and packed with features, note 8 was first phone i didnt feel need to root
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Anyone ordered on Samsung UK and tried checking status of their order. Does it show invalid info?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
Yes it says please input valid order
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] FlexPen76:
Mine shows preparing dispatch on Samsung site. I used the full order number on the email confirmation - the UK1XXXXX-1XXXXXXX (obv all the Xs are numbers). Shame I gotta send it back though as I’m getting the CPW deal and although I asked them to cancel it it hasn’t happened yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
going in via samsung.com >shop> my account it shows as pending dispatch still
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Same issue here, I asked for a cancellation a couple of days and still no refund. I may try to call today.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
Not any more, never feel the need to, i use package disabler pro to stop certain services and apps and that works a treat and i use shortcutter to get full immersive mode which satisfies my ocd clean screen look lol. Apart from that i just dont see the point any more, not worth loosing features especially on a £900 device.3
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gCloud:
Mine is the same.

I paid by world pay bank transfer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
I don't have anything showing in my account history. I rang Samsung & was told it wouldn't show until I received a dispatch email.

Has anyone else got theirs showing up in the account history?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] danb1979:
Brill! Just ordered the black transparent one. Can’t complain at £0.99p! :good:

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It’s bit of a poor show from Otterbox here in the UK IMO; they’ve not even got the Note 9 cases listed on their website yet even though those across the pond in the States are ordering theirs and having them delivered!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Teleshot:
Yes I accidentally forgot to login to my Samsung account when I ordered so it was listed as a Guest order, I've been able to check the status of it perfectly fine for the past few days and it even changed to "Preparing Dispatch", but now it is saying the order details are invalid when I try to check it. Very strange.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
Yeah that's Samsung for you Same thing happens every year but everyone gets there phone on time in the end

But if you were logged in when ordering with your Samsung account it will show. If you weren't log in then that i don't know.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Thanks for that.

I have no idea if I was logged in when I ordered.

As long as I get it on Friday, that's the main thing.

Friday cannot come soon enough, I really am looking forward to the Note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Teleshot:
Just called Samsung Support and I was told that they are also seeing the "Invalid Order Details" when trying to track my order on their website. They told me that they can see my order in their system and it shows as "Shipping Preparation" so my order should be fine and I should receive a notification when the order has been dispatched. I was getting a bit paranoid that my order had been cancelled or something like that so I'm relieved that isn't the case!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
You saved me a call to them :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
Quick question for anyone that has done / doing the upgrade program.

My order email for my Note 9 shows the return of my note 8 on it as 1 X Galaxy NOTE8 SUP-SM-N950FZKABTU.

Will I have to return it to BTU fw to return it? ( It's been running EVR EE since day 1 to enable VoLTE )

Thanks,
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Did you just flash it didn't need to root or anything?

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
I doubt they would bother checking the CSC code to be honest just knox trip, however you could use the stock firmware in the note 8 thread and follow his guide and or ask advice there to get back to btu/btu/btu (if that was what your original was (i.e brought sim free from samsung), i presume one still says BTU as thats normally the shipping firmware and does not change although could be wrong on that)

But be careful, if you have flashed one of the very recent firmwares that use BL4 not BL3 so you should only flash a B4 based firmware to be safe

And for info, volte is activated in the BTU firmware automatically since the last few releases no need to flash carrier specific

here is the stock firmware thread for note 8

Stock firmware thread
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
And for those who didnt have the note 8 its worth book marking this thread which is by the same guy and is for the note9. He keeps track of the latest stock releases so you dont have to. And then you can download via samfirm direct and flash via odin, beauty is the OXM firmwares work across a huge area of the world (multiple CSC included) so it does not matter which csc is in the originating download box as long as you pick HOME_CSC file in the folder, your csc wont change and neither will it wipe ya device (and you will get it way before the ota)

NOTE9 Stock Firmware Thread
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kuch Kuch:
I've got a rooted S3 and have taken up the the trade offer of £100. Is this going to be a problem?

If so, is it worth my placing a new order without me trading the S3?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Were you logged in when your ordered? If not, won't be linked to your account even if you used the same personal details as your account.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
No. No need. Just flashed the official Samsung EE EVR ROM to enable VoLTE. No Knox trip ofc. So it's no longer a BTU device. No idea if they look at that on return, hence the question.

Not a huge ball ache to flash the latest BTU other than the 3 days it takes to download off sammobile.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
No I don't think I was logged in. I rang Samsung & they said it doesn't show in accounts until they are ready to ship.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
Thanks for the reply Mr TheRing1975. appreciated.

I was hoping that VoLTE would finally be baked into the rom after all these years. Great to hear.

Now, if my 9 would just hurry up and come some I can ditch this old piece of junk 8 :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alltaken123:
Any reason you guys are mainly going with Samsung for the trade in side? CPW are offering more for the trade in and the wireless charger. Is it the dual sim from Samsung that is swaying people? Upgrade programme?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
In my case was the dual sim. Worth more to me than the wireless charger (and i already have an older wireless charger so I don't need it)

Also in my case the money from the trade in are the same in both shops.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
Yes and yes. Dual SIM is worth it. And I am now on the upgrade program to make me only change my daily driver once a year. ( Although it's not stopped me buying d1cking about devices in-between ;) )
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
For me its previous poor dealings with CPW + my 2 local stores want me to hand my Note 8 over now so no phone for a week
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KeysarSoze:
That’s great although not fan of the fusion case but at 0.99 each cant go wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alltaken123:
Thanks for the replies. Makes sense I suppose, CPW have been crap for me previously, but for £430 on a S8... kinda softens the incoming ****show of service. Anyone know if in store they trade in and immediately pay out? Is there the option to trade in and pay the remainder or all in and trade in separate if in store?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KeysarSoze:
I ordered it online, received their trading envelope on Friday 17th and I sent my note 2 in on the same day with their prepaid envelope. I guess now just waiting game
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alltaken123:
Phoned the local CPW store and sure enough the trade in value is deducted there and then from the Note 9 order, seems ideal.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jbaggs:
Managed to get a Note 8 from MusicMagpie yesterday for £350 in “good” condition. Got delievered this morning and had scratches all over. Went straight to cfw and was offered £575 deduction and ordered the Black 512GB to be delivered on the 24th, with free wireless charger.

More than I’d like pay but can’t argue with a £225 discount to get it on release day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] hmsq:
Was told by their team to only send the phones when after I receive the Note 9 as I may not get the Promotional extra £200, let us know if you get your extra money. I've received both envelopes, but can only send in one device as I won't have a phone otherwise. [emoji2]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
I've been thinking about swapping my OnePlus 5 for a s8 + but not sure if it's worth it. I would only get 1 on the upgrade programme as it will help out money wise. Plus it's double SIM. But I would end up wanting to root. So not sure.

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dayzee:
Just wondering for those that have already sent their devices for trade in to car phone warehouse, do they ask for just the handset?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] hmsq:
Was told just to send handset only.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
I also posted on the Accessories thread. UK Amazon giving 30% discount on Whitestone for N9. Could be because i bought Whitestone for Note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
I might look into it after my holiday

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] indup:
are cpw going to check trade in phones if they have been de-knoxed,rooted , etc? do they care?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
As mentioned already, they check everything with a diagnostic check. Rooted/de knoxed will be classifiied as non working. But you could try a store and see what happens. you may get lucky.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RR-99:
Problems with Samsung UK web site

Anyone else having getting access to the site?

I checked into my account a couple of days ago to see if there were any updates on my Note 9 order. No changes there.

Today I checked in again - or tried to, but it won't recognise my login details. I'm using exactly the same details saved in a password manager, but it won't let me in or offer to update my password. I've emailed support, but not received an answer yet - expect they are rather busy at the moment!

Is it just me, or is there a problem at their end?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Yes.

Read back a few pages.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KeysarSoze:
Anybody know about this edition?

https://youtu.be/qnRS8MmWeK8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Yes, just throws in some extra stuff in the box. Designed for specific markets.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] boristhellama:
Any further update on real world battery usage?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
Does anyone remember last year if the note 8 preorders arrived on the expected date or were some that arrived before that?

I m just asking because on the 24th I won't be available to receive it so it would be nice if I could have it on the 23rd for example.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
Mine came on release day from Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
They will be sent out on the 23rd for delivery 24th.

( Although everybody , ie me , that pre ordered day 1 on the 9th of August has a despatch date of the 24th showing - supposedly an oversight )
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
Just asking because last year in the states many received it 10 days before the expected delivery date.

https://www.androidcentral.com/some-note-8-pre-orders-are-already-arriving

But i m not sure if the same happened in the UK.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] indup:
any way to get a device back to pre rooted/de knoxed state, or is it going to be a bit of a mission?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
It'll be Friday & not a second before.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RR-99:
Can't see anyone else not logging in. Only status not updated etc.

I can't get in to see the status!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Its not that far back. I know because I asked the same question only a few days ago. And there were people in same boat.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Even though i cancelled the tracking option shows being prepared!

Tracking here

https://shop.samsung.com/uk/track-order
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
Mine says "please input valid order"

I guess the system is not updated frequently...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfred_mcskee:
Does Samsung use one specific courier/service for deliveries?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trickie69r:
All my previous pre-ordered Samsung devices had been sent via UKMail next day service.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
UK Mail (DHL)

You will get a drop number and 1 hr time slot on the morning of the delivery ..then you sit at the window like a dog waiting for its owner to come home ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
Haha. New note Friday.

And has to be set up with a drink in hand on the Friday evening as tradition demands. Ohhh what one of the 4 cases will get to grace it first. How long will I debate going without a screen protector......... Same old routine every year ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
That's what I have had since Friday. I just cannot be bothered to ring Samsung as my other 2 orders (accessories & watch) with them show up fine. It sounds like they are doing something with my order and its messed up the order tracker facility on their website.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Watch here as well. But N9 trade in so much better at CPW that had to cancel my N9. But remembered to order accessories separately from phone from fear of potential delay.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Doesn't work anymore [emoji26][emoji26]

Sent from my ONEPLUS 5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RR-99:
I'm still locked out of the Samsung UK site.

I get past the login and capcha page, but then a new page asks again for my password and rejects it.

I know the password is correct because it worked before and it's saved in the password manager.

If I ask for a password reminder it says it can't find a record to match my details.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] eVoHicks:
I used my screen protector on the Note 8 for under 2 weeks and it went without ever since. I'm pretty careful with my phone's, no marks at all on it up to now. I think the Note 9 will be the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
I found screen protectors for curved phones too fiddly and hard to get perfect one so Note 8 was first phone without one. I currently have one small dent on the screen, when I first discovered it I was upset but after 48 hours I forgot it was there and never really felt it with s pen either.

I also dropped my phone probably about 15 times, it's got good case by Ringke, I use Air, it's perfect.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07FSDJK6D?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title&th=1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Sammy's web site management has been a bit haphazard. On 10 August, for a few hours, all Note 9 accessories were £0 but you couldn't add to basket. But the login does more secure now, I get notifications for every login.

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I had the Whitestone glass all glue on my N8. In the gym dropped the N8 in my bag on top of the metal padlock I use for locker and crack, only the screen protector cracked!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] danb1979:
I won't go without a screen protector; with all the chalk I use in training (competitive powerlifter and stone lifter); my fingers are dry as a bone, more so the finger tips and I've scratched mobile phone screen before because of that; even with clean hands!

Plus I record some of my training for some coaching I offer; so with hands full of chalk and no screen protector; I'd have a matte screen in no time haha

I've said elsewhere I've got the amFilm protector for my Note 9; used it on the Note 8 and it was faultless. But I've got the Supcase and I-Blason cases with built in protectors as back-drops too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alltaken123:
I'd apply 3 lots of £50 screen protectors at the same time just to be sure, you can't be too careful!

Either that or you take out some insurance with a bank account and use your device without compromise.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfred_mcskee:
Daft question time, but how do you get on using the cases (supcase & i-blason) with the screen protector attached or do you remove it? I ordered a i-blason case with in-built protector (can't remember which model now) for my Note8 last year, naively thinking I could squeeze it over the existing tgsp (I was only planning on using it infrequently at work and didn't want the hassle of continually re-appplying a protector when out of the case), but it was a no go, so I returned it straight away.

Equally do you recommend any of those cases with in-built screen protectors for long term use? I've heard mixed opinions on the in built screens either tearing easily, or dirt getting under easily and causing scratches, plus reduced touch sensitivity as there's more of an air gap between the case and the phone itself...