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Class action lawsuit against Samsung

The Samsung Vibrant owner is setting up a class action lawsuit against T-Mobile & Samsung for Unfair and Deceptive Consumer Business Practices:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912480
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912476
I think we (GT owners) should join them because all the Samsung ad & online video promotions are showing off the phone calling capability as a GT selling points. We as the (US) buyers did not know the phone calling feature was removed until we actually purchased the GT & started using it....

What are you talking about? I knew you couldn't use it as a phone before I bought mine. Besides, it's the carriers who decided not to have voice enabled as far as I know.

I agree with the second poster... I knew before I purchased the phone. It was the first question I asked, and I was disappointed with the answer. But I knew...
I could see how ordering it from the T-Mo website might have left someone with the impression it had the ability to be used as a phone.
I dont see this class action going anywhere at all.

While I agree that that the tab was taken away the call feature but
1. I do know that before I purchase it
2. Is it really Samsung fault or the US providers? This is something you should complain with FTC as they approve the device to be sold like this in US. Who's gonna sue FTC? I guess EFF

I agree, i also think that we should join them not only because of the call feature but also because of the fact that the galaxy tab did not come pre-loaded with the apps that the promo video shows such as readers hub and social hub.

Same here on Bell. I went in to buy one and was talking to the sales girl and realized she inferred the phone was not turned on. I told her all the videos I had seen on it were just get a bluetooth and you are good to go. She even called Rogers for me to see if they had the phone turned on and same thing there. So I didn't buy it.

richgarcia07 said:
I agree, i also think that we should join them not only because of the call feature but also because of the fact that the galaxy tab did not come pre-loaded with the apps that the promo video shows such as readers hub and social hub.
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Since when was there a social hub? If there is apk please
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brilldoctor said:
Since when was there a social hub? If there is apk please
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There's one floating around this site but it's just Seven software and it blows. You can hook it up to MSN Messenger and Google Talk, period. The only half decent thing about it is the mail client and that's only because you can connect to more than one Exchange server. Otherwise it's extremely basic and it talks to Exchange via it's OWA interface, not even activesync. Don't waste your time, it looks NOTHING like that artist's rendering of what Seven may have originally wanted to produce and is now passing as a "screen shot".

£120 worth of vouchers on Samsung hub (UK)

Hi there. Had a look at the Samsung hub and when it eventually loaded I clicked the Exclusives tab and discovered I could get voucher codes for 7 digital and Samsung Movies to the tune of £120. I'm in the UK so don't know if it'll work elsewhere.
Just thought I'd pad it on!

Is that through Samsung Apps?
I don't see exclusives anywhere, where do I find them?
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Mujja said:
Is that through Samsung Apps?
I don't see exclusives anywhere, where do I find them?
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http://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxynote/offers.html
Looks UK exclusive though however may be running promos elsewhere

ok i got the text with codes but where to i download the movies ??

DAMIEN123_666 said:
ok i got the text with codes but where to i download the movies ??
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From T&C
Once you have downloaded your voucher code you should then follow the steps below to redeem your voucher at Samsung Movies and 7digital:
a) MOVIE ENTITLEMENT:
Download the Samsung Movies application from Samsung Hub;
Register for Samsung Movies;
Choose rental movies up to the value of £65;
Input voucher code into the Samsung Movies application.
b) MUSIC ENTITLEMENT:
Go to the 7digital store link within Samsung Hub;
Register for 7digital music service;
Choose tracks up to the value of £50;
Enter voucher code to download.
To download the AVG pro security application you should access the Samsung Hub, click on 'Exclusives' and click on the AVG icon to download the application.

The link above doesn't bring up any offers for me. Just a page all about the Note!
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Samsung Hub...
The Samsung Hub is an app that comes with the phone, just like the Social Hub, Readers Hub, etc. Samsung Apps is different.
If you run the Samsung Hub its got cool recommendations for your Note - its how I found Zen Brush, for example.
You have to go to a specific 7Digital subsite (Samsung.7digital.com I think it was, but its in the Samsung Hub details.) For movies, just download Samsung Movies from the app store!

Prozac69 said:
The link above doesn't bring up any offers for me. Just a page all about the Note!
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Odd just clicked it and it shows the note and written on the screen of the note is the offer,obviously follow my other post if you have the phone and want the offers, that page is just an info page on the offer for uk and T&C

Would of been better if it was £120 gift card

thering1975 said:
From T&C
Once you have downloaded your voucher code you should then follow the steps below to redeem your voucher at Samsung Movies and 7digital:
a) MOVIE ENTITLEMENT:
Download the Samsung Movies application from Samsung Hub;
Register for Samsung Movies;
Choose rental movies up to the value of £65;
Input voucher code into the Samsung Movies application.
b) MUSIC ENTITLEMENT:
Go to the 7digital store link within Samsung Hub;
Register for 7digital music service;
Choose tracks up to the value of £50;
Enter voucher code to download.
To download the AVG pro security application you should access the Samsung Hub, click on 'Exclusives' and click on the AVG icon to download the application.
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thankyou mate. ps whats this avg pro addon u added to bottom of message is AV really needed for mobile androids?

DAMIEN123_666 said:
thankyou mate. ps whats this avg pro addon u added to bottom of message is AV really needed for mobile androids?
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No worries, thats included in the free offer apparently, personally never used av on any of my devices, its a personal choice though.

Great! but I only get a take that "special offer".

ajed said:
Great! but I only get a take that "special offer".
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Me too - aren't we lucky !
I got my Note via Amazon.DE - but if you flash it with a UK rom then will it give the £120 vouchers ?? (probably not now that they got my IMEI...
Paul

I might be being totally stupid, but I can't find any app called samsung hub on my phone, just the samsung appstre...
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MaskedMagi said:
I might be being totally stupid, but I can't find any app called samsung hub on my phone, just the samsung appstre...
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Get it here, if you can:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.candyspacemedia.samsung.suggests
- Frank

ChodTheWacko said:
Get it here, if you can:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.candyspacemedia.samsung.suggests
- Frank
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Thanks a lot, worked great!!!
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Got my note last night and loving it, now trying to get these vouchers. Have went into samsung hub and got the exclusive bit, asked for my imei number, selected get and then select but the only thing that comming up is some take that app, anyone any idea why not getting the voucher to come up? (am in the uk and gnote came from o2 uk as contract upgrade)

It's a personal choice I guess but this is interesting!
wwwDOTeurodroidDOTcom/2011/11/18/google-man-mobile-anti-virus-sellers-are-scammers/
Incidentally, bought my note on launch day and got £250 of vouchers (£100 Movies £75 Music and £75 Ebooks)...
7digital is a bit annoying as I can only download single tracks as opposed to full albums (means you 'pay' more for a full album).
Samsung movies doesn't have (for my taste) a very good range of films.
But Kobo is excellent and I now have enough books to last me a long time..
Dan

Has anyone had any luck with this. My Note came today, logged onto Samsung Hub, left IMEI and just have a Take That offer.
I seem to remember something similar happening with Samsung and the original Galaxy Tab. You had to register the device and wait 24 hrs.
Hoping this works for me but anyone actually got these without registering?

the-bunker said:
Me too - aren't we lucky !
I got my Note via Amazon.DE - but if you flash it with a UK rom then will it give the £120 vouchers ?? (probably not now that they got my IMEI...
Paul
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same here
according to the terms & conditions though:
This promotion is only open to UK residents who are aged 18 or over who purchase a new Samsung Galaxy Note handset in-store at participating UK retailers only during the Promotion Period (a "Promotion Handset")
I ordered it by phone as it wasn't available in-store, bummer. Pity CPW didn't mention that, but they don't seem to have any at the stores right now, only seem to be able to order online or by phone. Or perhaps the offer is only open to SIM-free purchases, mine was an upgrade.
Dave

How do I get 50gb free Dropbox?

I created account on phone but only shows 2gb...
Any help would be appreciated please
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topcat07 said:
I created account on phone but only shows 2gb...
Any help would be appreciated please
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Hi,
Check your e-mail for a link that will increase your amount.

So is there a catch or a three year timelimit or something?

Zmol said:
So is there a catch or a three year timelimit or something?
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Hi,
To quote from "Dropbox":
Is my Samsung phone or tablet eligible for the free space promotion?
« Back to Help Center
If you have a brand new Samsung phone or tablet with Dropbox already installed, you may be eligible to earn 48 GB of free space for up to two years. To qualify:
The Dropbox app must be pre-loaded on your device.
You need to complete at least five steps from our Get Started guide.
Your carrier must be participating in the promotion.
Make sure Dropbox is pre-loaded
Dropbox must be "pre-loaded" on your brand new phone or tablet, which means that the Dropbox app already came installed without the need to download it from the Google Play store.
If the Dropbox app is pre-loaded on your device, you may qualify for 48 GB of bonus space for up to one year.
Additionally, some devices that have the Dropbox app pre-loaded may also have the Dropbox "out-of-box experience," which means that the first time you turn on the device, you'll be asked to sign in to Dropbox or create a new account. If your device has the out-of-box experience, you may qualify for 48 GB of bonus space for up to two years.
The first Dropbox account that signs in to the app on the device will get 48 GB of free space (assuming the other conditions are met). Each account is only able to claim this promotion once.
Complete the Get Started guide
To claim your extra space, you need to complete at least five steps from our Get Started guide. Please note that some steps require your desktop computer.
Make sure your carrier is participating
Some carriers have opted out of the promotion on phones otherwise eligible. Among those not currently participating are the following carriers:
United States: AT&T
Japan: NTT DoCoMo
Korea: SK Telecom
Verizon customers: Some Samsung devices on Verizon may be eligible for 48 GB of bonus space for one or two years. As described above, your device needs to be pre-loaded with the Dropbox app, or pre-loaded with the Dropbox out-of-box experience, to receive the applicable promotion. If your device does not have the Dropbox app pre-loaded, then it is not eligible.
Whatever it is ,we know that it IS limited...

malybru said:
Hi,
To quote from "Dropbox":
Is my Samsung phone or tablet eligible for the free space promotion?
« Back to Help Center
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Sammy is 2 years as long as the network operator is taking part, certainly in the UK the UK they are all 2 year 48gig deals.
Create a new account then check your email, complete any 5 steps in the starting guide and it enables your space.

When I've set up my phone, in the initial process there was a question to sign in or create new Dropbox account, I signed in with my current one after which I received e-mail to claim the free space. The additional 48 GB are valid for 24 months.

I received the extra space on my S3 but when adding my account onto my S4 and I didn't get the extra space. Looks to be one per account?

winwiz said:
I received the extra space on my S3 but when adding my account onto my S4 and I didn't get the extra space. Looks to be one per account?
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Yes this does seem to be the case, i always create a new account got 200 gig of space between 4 account now lol

androidizen said:
Yes this does seem to be the case, i always create a new account got 200 gig of space between 4 account now lol
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lol
:good:

androidizen said:
Sammy is 2 years as long as the network operator is taking part, certainly in the UK the UK they are all 2 year 48gig deals.
Create a new account then check your email, complete any 5 steps in the starting guide and it enables your space.
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What happens if after to your data after two years will they delete it
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topcat07 said:
What happens if after to your data after two years will they delete it
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Hi,
They give you notice that it is about to get reduced.
Presumably ,just enough time to "buy" some space before you have to move it.

Hi, Can you please send me a link to increase my space as well? I already have a basic account on right now.
Thanks,
mihir

I didnt get the 50GB free cause I already have 50GB from my S3... somewhere in the fineprint it mentions if you already had a similar promo on your account you wont be eligible. Blows but ... its okay. I have 45gb free. :cyclops:

meeejay said:
Hi, Can you please send me a link to increase my space as well? I already have a basic account on right now.
Thanks,
mihir
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Hi,
The link comes after you apply for it.
On the phone, you should have the drop box app.
Go on it, sign up and register.
They will send you the link in the reply email.
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$50 credit fro Google play....?

I just got this tablet last week, and registered it through Samsung. But I don't see anywhere where I can get my credit through Google play. I have contacted both Samsung and Google about this, no replies yet. Anyone been successful in getting the credits yet? Any advice is appreciated.
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og.blaah said:
I just got this tablet last week, and registered it through Samsung. But I don't see anywhere where I can get my credit through Google play. I have contacted both Samsung and Google about this, no replies yet. Anyone been successful in getting the credits yet? Any advice is appreciated.
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Mine came with the info in the packaging. I am sure it is $25 in google play and $50 in samsung store credit though.
Here is the registration link for the us.
http://www.samsung.com/us/register-for-your-galaxy-perks/

Oops...you are right... $25 in Google play. I checked my box, and did not have anything in there (promotional codes)
Just waiting for replies from google and samsung..
Thanks

og.blaah said:
Oops...you are right... $25 in Google play. I checked my box, and did not have anything in there (promotional codes)
Just waiting for replies from google and samsung..
Thanks
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You enter the info on that link. Your name, serial number, mac address, etc and they will email you the promo codes.

Just found it. Thanks for the info guys!:beer::thumbup:

nrage23 said:
Mine came with the info in the packaging. I am sure it is $25 in google play and $50 in samsung store credit though.
Here is the registration link for the us.
http://www.samsung.com/us/register-for-your-galaxy-perks/
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Yep, that's exactly what i got.
Note that the Samsung store $50 credit expires in a couple months so don't forget to use it. I spent mine on $50 worth of obscure music I wanted and couldn't find for d/l elsewhere.

Houndx said:
You enter the info on that link. Your name, serial number, mac address, etc and ,
I followed the steps you mentioned but for some reason I haven't got that email yet...When I try to do it again it says something like "device already registered".... but no email....any ideas? Thanks man
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jkwjkw said:
Yep, that's exactly what i got.
Note that the Samsung store $50 credit expires in a couple months so don't forget to use it. I spent mine on $50 worth of obscure music I wanted and couldn't find for d/l elsewhere.
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I'm having a hard time finding $5 worth of stuff to buy there!
When the first note came out,the Samsung Store had some good stuff in there. Not now...

How long did it take you to get your codes?

custommx3 said:
How long did it take you to get your codes?
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Almost immediately.

My codes were delivered almost instantly after I applied.

What if you return the tablet, do you keep the codes? The new lg g pad Google Edition is really tempting and I am thinking of returning the note 10.1
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les_garten said:
I'm having a hard time finding $5 worth of stuff to buy there!
When the first note came out,the Samsung Store had some good stuff in there. Not now...
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Mine showed up pretty much instantly. I want to say that after submitting i got a confirmation page.
The Samsung app store stinks but the music store is a bit better so I spent it there.

this happened to me. if you dont get it immediately it means something is wrong with the system. email samsung to complain and you will get your codes.

i needed to go through like 5 half hour chats with customer service to get my perks.

les_garten said:
I'm having a hard time finding $5 worth of stuff to buy there!
When the first note came out,the Samsung Store had some good stuff in there. Not now...
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I purchased:
Dengue Fever - Dengue Fever (self titled CD)
Dengue Fever - Escape From Dragon House
Dropkick Murphys - Live on St Patrick's Day
Phil Anselmo / Warbeast - War of the Gargantuas
An All-Star Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
An Industrial Rock Tribute to Judas Priest
All winners!
Note that I did have to search for a while to find them. I noticed that the Samsung Store search index is really messed up, and I had to try a couple of different techniques to even find this stuff. For most of these, I had to go to the artist page and look at all of the albums listed on their artist page. Searching for the album title, or going directly to a list of albums by the artists did not work (ie. these titles were not displayed at all).

If you didn't get your email with codes.
I didn't get my email at first. Later that day I found it in my GMail.
I used my Roadrunner email to register, and that's where I was expecting the reply.
However; the GMail account was the one identified with my Samsung account, so that's where they sent the email.

smac7 said:
i needed to go through like 5 half hour chats with customer service to get my perks.
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I registered 3 weeks ago and still haven't received my confirmation email or codes. Can you let me know how you made contact with Samsung to get the perks?
Thanks!

dutchmen23 said:
I registered 3 weeks ago and still haven't received my confirmation email or codes. Can you let me know how you made contact with Samsung to get the perks?
Thanks!
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Went to the website and clicked support. Then do a live chat.
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Registration question
I got 2 of these for family members, and have a question on how this credit is received. I'd like to attach one person to one tablet and another person to the other. It's my understanding that I'm eligible for 2 of these credits - one for each device... BUT, I'd then like to also attach a shared GMail account to each device and use the Google Play credit on the shared account.
Google says you can attach up to 3 devices to an account, and I know Android allows multiple accounts without an issue. What I don't know is how this Samsung credit sends you the $$. Do I need to register both with Samsung under the same GMail account? (Would Samsung even allow me to do so?) Or do they e-mail you the codes after the fact and let you take that code to another account?
I asked Samsung support, and they said it just wasn't possible - but that answer doesn't appear to coincide with their published Terms & Conditions, so I don't really believe it. I'm hoping someone that's been through the process can guide me to an answer I'd like to hear.

Verizon Blocking Samsung Cloud

I switched to Verizon from Sprint and may be regretting that decision as Verizon is blocking the Samsung 15GB of cloud access I was using on Sprint. Seems that Verizon is being the greedy company as they are forcing you to buy anything over 5GB of cloud storage. I find the Samsung cloud backs up more when it comes to phone settings then the Verizon one does. I understand all carriers put their own software on the phone but I never had a vendor block and app or feature such as that. Debating on just switching back to Sprint.

have you tried side loading?

I don't have the app installer to even try that, it is also not in the Play Store, it was something Samsung installed. If I used Quick Shortcut maker I can see it in "activities" but it won't launch properly. I think Verizon did something to prevent it from loading.

lightman02 said:
I don't have the app installer to even try that, it is also not in the Play Store, it was something Samsung installed. If I used Quick Shortcut maker I can see it in "activities" but it won't launch properly. I think Verizon did something to prevent it from loading.
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They did this on the Note 7, I think eventually a way was found. Try searching the verizon note 7 forums.

If Samsung provides free functionality on the phone that duplicates something that Verizon offers for a monthly fee - like cloud storage, for example - that Samsung free feature will be removed by Verizon.
Last year, they removed Samsung's "FindMyMobile" feature from the S7. When I inquired about why it was removed, they steered me toward their VZ Protection service - that has similar locate and wipe capabilities - for only $11.99/month.
Ever wonder how they got to be worth $200 billion?

afh3 said:
If Samsung provides free functionality on the phone that duplicates something that Verizon offers for a monthly fee - like cloud storage, for example - that Samsung free feature will be removed by Verizon.
Last year, they removed Samsung's "FindMyMobile" feature from the S7. When I inquired about why it was removed, they steered me toward their VZ Protection service - that has similar locate and wipe capabilities - for only $11.99/month.
Ever wonder how they got to be worth $200 billion?
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They also removed it from this year's model.

lightman02 said:
I don't have the app installer to even try that, it is also not in the Play Store, it was something Samsung installed. If I used Quick Shortcut maker I can see it in "activities" but it won't launch properly. I think Verizon did something to prevent it from loading.
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https://www.aptoide.com/app/com.samsung.android.scloud/samsung-cloud

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why would they put a apk inside their store? Does this even work?

When is Samsung going to get a backbone and stand up to this bull****? Apple tells Verizon to F-Off, so should Samsung.

antawnm26 said:
why would they put a apk inside their store? Does this even work?
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It didn't work for me.

afh3 said:
Last year, they removed Samsung's "FindMyMobile" feature from the S7. When I inquired about why it was removed, they steered me toward their VZ Protection service - that has similar locate and wipe capabilities - for only $11.99/month.
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What advantage does the Samsung FindMyMobile have over the base Google "Android Device Manager" (which does work with my Verizon S8+)?
https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager

Did anyone figure out how to get this working on the S8? I tried the short cut method and had no success

C0derbear said:
What advantage does the Samsung FindMyMobile have over the base Google "Android Device Manager" (which does work with my Verizon S8+)?
https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager
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I looked into this and I found out that FindMyMobile can turn location services on, which is useful for me as I usually leave location off unless I need it. I believe my verizon s5 had included, so somewhere along the line verizon forced it to be removed.

Anyone doing some more research into getting samsung cloud working? especially now that verizon decided it's cloud would go pay onlyand stop the free service (except for contacts)?? I found the history on the note 7, but the number of running services/processes was 3 or 4 vs just 1 on the s8 when viewing it with quickshortcutmaker...

Gomfedj said:
Anyone doing some more research into getting samsung cloud working? especially now that verizon decided it's cloud would go pay onlyand stop the free service (except for contacts)?? I found the history on the note 7, but the number of running services/processes was 3 or 4 vs just 1 on the s8 when viewing it with quickshortcutmaker...
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Flash the unlocked firmware on it.

I found a way to do it. About to post a guide.

Confirmed they are blocking it. You must use VPN to bypass. :good: Bye Net Neutrality. Welcome great firewall of Trump*cough* China.