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[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
I don't find the Bluetooth audio very good. I have an earstudio Bluetooth adaptor & when I compare the music with all the same settings & music compared to my mate 20 X, the Note 10 + is all top end & a little shrill sounding.

The 20X is full bodied with top end & enough bottom end.

I am bit disappointed in that area with the Note 10+.

Has anyone tried a Hi Res audio USB-C adaptor on the Note 10+?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Yes I have the official Samsung dongle, Google& Apple. The Samsung works the best.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] brockyneo:
I have the htc one and sound gets really loud almost too loud yet my sony dongle doesnt work at all:eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
My audiolab P-Dac doesn't work with the Note 10+.

I tried HIDIZS Portable Headphone Amplifier Type C USB DAC Headphone Amp for Android Smartphone and Laptop(Mark II)

And

Soditer USB C to 3.5mm Adapter,USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Has Realtek DAC Hi-Res,Type c Earphone Convert for Macbook,IPad Pro,Huawei Mate20 Pro/RS/X/P20/20 Pro/30 Pro,Moto Z,OnePlus,Google Pixel

Neither sound particularly good with the Note 10+.

Neither work with my Mate 20X

I think USB-C audio is poor.

I'm liking the Note 10+ very much but as a music player it's poor.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Usb C audio is fine with the right components.

I haven’t tried my HTC 3.5mm dac dongle as it Is outclassed by the google dongle. Probably find the focus on sound going forward will be Bluetooth.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
So what are the right components?

The Audiolab P-Dac ain't no trash & that doesn't work
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Agreed. Very happy with Earin M2s and the Note 10+ with Aptx. Plantronics 5200 Voyyger for calls and call quality is superb.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
I’m not saying your DAC is rubbish at all, but it isn’t working with the Note 10 is a compatibility issue, and in my extensive testing of DACs on Android, a constant problem due to how different companies implement the standards. Samsung has been one of the better companies but even changes from one version of android to another can alter stuff.

All my usb dacs work fine. What I tend to do now, is use the dongle and connect that to a dedicated power amp (or portable power amp) , or use a Fiio BTR3 hi res Bluetooth adapter. There is a new version of the Fiio coming out , the BTR5, which will be even more powerful.

Just a thought. Have you tried adjusting the EQ settings if the sound isn’t quite right for you ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] brockyneo:
Have any of you guys had any experience with an exchange as I think mine is faulty (the spen keeps thinking it's been taken in and out when on charge)

Samsung said to return mine and they will post another one out in 5 days does that sound about right as whenever I've exchanged a phone they have just done it at my door stop there and then

Dont want to return it and samsung mess me around making out they cannot find the fault ect

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcgear:
Hey mine did this when I first had it, I didn't have air actions on at the time. I tried turning them on allowing the form to full charge then restarting the phone. It not happened since (around 5 days)

Can't help with the exchange bit tho :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] brockyneo:
thanks mine is in the post via dpd

ive singed into my samsung account and there is another note 10 plus ready for delivery says free exchange or something

i was on the phone to them today and they said once they receive mine back they will post out the exchange unit (im assuming its brand new)

just wondered if anyone else has had to return there device and how it went ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] brockyneo:
how many days do we normally get for an exchange is it 14 or 28?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] raul6:
14
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] brockyneo:
thanks im cutting it fine then as i think tomorrow is day 13 im guessing because samsung have set it up for an exchange they cannot go back on that providing i have it posted before the 14th day?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigsmoke79:
I've a friend gonna sell me his Vodafone Note 10 plus 5G upgrade for a good price, if it can be unlocked and I can use my Three SIM.

Question is when 5G is available on Three will it work on the Note or cause of different network 5G spectrum will it only work on Vodafone 5G? Does this make sense?

I know the S10 5G was locked but not sure about Note 10, oh and has anyone got a Vodafone Note 10 5G and can confirm if it was unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] west2cool:
All the Note 10 plus 5g in the UK are model N976B meaning you can install the other network software on it and use it. Once unlocked just pop any sim in it and you are good to go. The best software to install is the multi csc OXM using csc BTU (Unlocked UK).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Just applied the September update and found improved finger print recognition, handy because of the tampered glass screen protector I've used.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] samblue:
Hello friends, I need some advise!

I accidentally poked the secondary mic hole with sim ejector tool instead of the sim card tray. Now I'm worried if I damaged the mic inside & spoiled waterproofing material.

I checked the mic & it looks fine but still would like you guys to advise on it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] raul6:
Unless it was shoved in with force no need to worry. Just don't make a habit of it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Did you re register your finger prints after the update?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
No. But definitely better now with tempered glass screen protector applied. If you reset the fingerprint causes issues with my banking app.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] brockyneo:
hi has anyone ever had to exchange via samsung website for a faulty unit they received mine on the 4th and my exchange unit still hasn't been replaced

it says online exchange initiated but still not been sent :crying: just wondering if anyone has had to exchange before how long it normally takes?

i don't mind waiting just could use the phone for work that all lol

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] DKI:
Mine arrived on the 29th and was posted back on the 30th. Last week I had my email saying the account was settled.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
not heard about mine yet which was sent off the same day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] raul6:
Same for me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] brockyneo:
My note 9 has gone back it’s my note 10 plus that developed a fault still waiting for a exchange for a new unit they received it on the 4th :crying:

Don’t know how long it normally takes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] raul6:
2nd September update. Call stability improved. I think this one was already released in other parts of the world
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
If you have a 5G Note 10 try network speed test if you are in a major city. On LTE I just managed 160mbps download!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
I can finally upgrade. Aura glow 256gb 10+ will be what I want probably. Just gone through upgrade and it automatically giving me 20% off to take it down to 800.

Only thing is I'm not sure on getting it. I dunno whether to just buy a oneplus 7t pro when it's out or a pixel 4 xl. What are peoples thoughts on there new note 10 10+ would love some honest answers. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] raul6:
There might be more threads like this. For me there was no doubt on this occasion. Generally I like Note line and I needed dual sim. The other 2 you mentioned are equally good phones, in their own right.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/note-9-users-getting-note-10-t3955772

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-10+/how-to/buyers-remorse-t3961081
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Thanks. I've been looking through those. I wanted to get The UKer's take on it as I remember most of you from the Note 9 release days. It seems as though the note 10+ hasn't hit it off as much this year. But I may be able to get 300 off. So might just go for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Samsung are the worst company and customer service ever. Last night they were giving me 20% off and could get an extra 10% off through employee purchase programme but the extra 10% wouldnt show up on my upgrade lounge. I was told last night through chat to wait till the morning and speak to the sales shop team about sorting this. I have now spoke to them and they cant give the extra 10% and the 20% isn't working either now. So I've said I wont be upgrading. This is what I had last night.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Note 10 / + now comes with free galaxy buds. On samsung website.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] kkh786:
How are you guys getting the 20% off offers?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] veletron:
Yep, and it leaves a pretty foul taste for me as an early adopter. No reason to buy early anymore and I shall take note that the best things come to those who wait next time!!

I just claimed anyway using the following note as my 'receipt' - it made me feel better anyway!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
I've waited for the pixel launch what a joke of a phone that is. I might have to go for the samsung note 10+ or oneplus 7t Pro. That's my only options
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] veletron:
Yep, does Google not realise that its 2019?? 64GB or 128GB options and no way to expand! Geez, I would be stuffed with those limitations! Nice night mode on the camera, some new software features, but nothing of note in there.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] SlyUK:
Apologies if this has been asked before.

Planning on getting Galaxy Note 10 in November and was thinking of getting it sim free from Carphone Warehouse.

Are there better places in the UK to get it from ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcgear:
Yep lesson learned, I have always pre-order but this annoyed me when it popped up on members app.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] hmsq:
If you a student or know someone there is better, go through studenbeans to Samsung for 10% off or Curry's same 10% off with code. Don't forget about the galaxy buds offer. HUKD is a good place to see good deals on this. It can be cheaper if you are ok dealing with HK companies...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] SlyUK:
Do you mean UK companies ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] hmsq:
No I meant Hong Kong companies like Tobyd... or eglob...I wont mention the names as I don't want to break rules.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
I'm sending this ref free buds. Not good enough Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcgear:
5g unlocked version getting Android 10 update now, got mine this morning
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
Just received mine on a 5g cpw unlocked phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Goodlock now broken
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] RR-99:
Just ordered my Note10+ 5G.

£400 trade-in for my Note9 - what's not to like?

My only reservation is the loss of face or iris recognition - just hope that the fingerprint is reliable.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] RAFbombhead:
Would have considered ordering through the site, but it appears my iPhone doesn’t qualify as trade in. Guess I’ll wait until I can make it to a shop somewhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Car phone warehouse do a good deal but they dont pay out properly.

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I have recieved my email to upgrade on the upgrade programme but it keeps saying this customer can not upgrade
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] RAFbombhead:
What do you mean by not paying out?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] gellofish:
My bad as I should have waited for the update loan number! All sorted now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] skally:
Did the same for me, maybe check you only put 7 digits in the loan agreement number field? That fixed it for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Yeah tried everything mate. Not happy with no preorder extra though
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
US deal
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
They messed people around big time
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Prototype89:
CW are only offering Note 9 customers £300 trade in this year as opposed to £575 for Note 8 customers last year which is very disappointing and yes, getting the full payout from CW was a nightmare.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
Pulled this from the US group. I dont understand why we get the short end of the stick each year.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] RAFbombhead:
That’s a bit pump all round.

I might just save myself some ££ now and get a pixel 3 in the short term.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
I decided this not to go with CPW because of their confusing processes for trade in.

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Samsung online ordering. Anyone get an email confirming their Note 10+ pre order? I didn't get one but I found the order when I logged in to my account. A bit concerning.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
I haven't received an email about my order either. Although my order is there on the Samsung website.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
Was going to go for the 5g model but the one feature I love is only on the lte model which is dual sim. So I guess it will be the normal 10+ for me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
I have received a confirmation email from Samsung about my order.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
If you get the 5G version from Carphonewarehouse, it locks to first sim. Non 5G versions don’t do this. Would like to know if Samsung are locking 5G versions to first sim too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathlynn22:
I'll most probably get 4g version as want dual sim.

I phoned up samsung today and asked why I cant upgrade now as I received an email stating I can. They said because I sent my first phone back because it was faulty I now cannot upgrade until 4th of October. That is just S
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Is the 5G a single sim & SD card only?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] raul6:
I think so yes. Only Note 10 + LTE is hybrid sim
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
I didn't see the LTE version on the Samsung UK site.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] raul6:
LTE as in 4G

https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-note10plus-sm-n975/SM-N975FZSDBTU/buy/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
My bad, i did see that
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Prototype89:
OMG, is this really the case? How would we unlock it? Do you have a link to a source so I can read up on it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Just goto the Carphonewarehouse website. Note 10+ 5G page and scroll down to near the bottom. It’s written there.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Are the phones bought directly Samsung going to be the same?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Prototype89:
Yes it's the same! This is extracted from the official samsung store.

5G model only. Device locked to a participating network. 5G functionality requires compatible network connection.

I travel a lot and change sim cards often so this is ridiculous and off putting.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
Yeah I was a bit disappointed without anything being added as S10 got the buds.

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Prototype89:
It looks like there's a reason for locking 5G devices, as explained here

I think it may be best to stick to the 4G version if you travel a lot or need to change sim cards often.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
There’s no valid reason to do it going forward. It’s just the pain process for the setting up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
I swore i wouldn't upgrade this year but well why break a habit of a lifetime, 3% cashback from quidco and 0% paypal which ill just pay off by the end of the year anyway it would be rude not to lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] DKI:
I been reading this is locked but is it really?

When the S10 5G models came out you had to choose Vodafone or EE when you selected your model.

All the networks are selling the 5G Note 10 now and Samsung is not asking you to choose a network on pre order. Is that statement a hangover from the S10 5G models when they were launched?

I think the only way to find out is to ask Samsung directly.

It's possible the US are more locked down but the EU phones surely they would be required to actually ask you to choose a network if they were locked down.

OK Spoken to a Samsung person on live chat and here was a response for the 5G note 10:

I appreciate your interest with our Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G. Such a great choice of device, indeed! In regard to your query, the 5G is unlocked to those network providers that has 5G capability.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Just had an online chat with Samsung Rep & he stats if you buy from Samsung direct, as I have, the phone is never locked to any network either 4G or 5G. You can swop your sims at will.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] DKI:
I had similar information for the Note 10 5G not being locked.

The S10 5G were the only ones locked from Samsung directly and you had to choose your network either Vodafone or EE. But only EE and Vodafone were the ones with networks or up and coming with networks and other factors involved so it was probably just easier to lock it to them.

Most networks would be starting the roll out by now and the Note 10 would of been tested and is sold by everyone and they are all starting to roll out 5G networks so I suspect they would of not had to lock this time round. The fact we did not have to choose a network is a big giveaway cause you can't really sell locked phones without stating which network they are locked to from the manufacture.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] drdino:
No 512gb version of the 10+ yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] FUBARx89:
Pre ordered my 10+ 5g. Shame there's no pre order bonus as I wouldn't mind a set of them ear buds like the s10's got.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] skally:
It's an option on the 5G version, but not the 4G one.

£1199 for the 5G 512Gb version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] drdino:
Yeah, but that's not available yet. Other countries do have a 4G 512gb option on the 10+.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] raul6:
Other countries, Spain, Italy, for instance don't have 5G option that could be the reason why 512 is an option for 4g. Not enough 512 for all options.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
From where did you guys got the info about Note 10+ 5G single SIM according to Samsung both variances are hybrid sim
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] raul6:
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-note10/specs/

Look under sim card section

*Hybrid SIM tray available only on Galaxy Note10+ LTE model.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
This is for the SD model not exynos. According to UK Samsung is hybrid on both.

Maybe you are right

https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-note10/performance/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Prototype89:
After much searching I think the best (still terrible compared to last year) deal I could find for the Note 10 Plus was from Carphone Warehouse who are giving £100 cashback on new contracts, which makes it £1235 for a 24 month contract on Vodafone with 20GB of data - which I've decided to go for.

Has anyone been able to find a better offer, if so please share.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] __NBH__:
If you are on an O2 refresh contact they are offering £100 extra when you recycle your old phone, means I could upgrade for just under £50 but my monthly payments would jump up by £20 a month, trying to weigh up if it's worth it, currently have a OnePlus 6T.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] skally:
the 5G 512Gb version is available, I already ordered it.

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Can you link to where is explicitly says that? I can only find it as an omission.

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it say it's locked in the footnotes on the UK website
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] craigels:
No 5G option in Ireland either
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
All 5G versions are locked to first SIM card wherever bought.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] DKI:
I know and I did finally see that line and my reply from the Samsung person mentioned it was unlocked. Think about it logically. The 5G is also going to be backwards compatible. The whole phone has to be either fully locked or unlocked.

If the 5G version was locked they have to offer you all the network variants with a network to use it on like Three or EE since they have to lock it before they ship it and you would have to pick the network your on for the phone.

The fact is when select the 5G Note 10 they don't have to choose which network it is on which means unlocked. The fact that the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G when you go to the store front you had to choose between Vodafone or EE and it was explicit on the choice in the store meant that was a sign of it being locked.

https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s10-sm-g977-vod/SM-G977BZSAVOD/buy/

Please see here for the Galaxy S10 5G - Vodafone or Galaxy S10 5G EE devices.

I suspect they might might of put that line just in case like cause when the S10 5G was released it was exclusive to Vodafone and EE and you had to pick which network the phone supported and they were the only 2 networks around with 5G but might not of though all network providers would of been ready being such new tech and more ass covering. In the US it's exclusive to Verizon and I wonder if they might of been expecting the same from possibly EE or Vodafone but it never happened.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] drdino:
Correct, added a few hours ago. Is it true that the 5G variant is not dual SIM?