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Manufacturing defects on the first batches ??

After talking to many people , most of them have asked not to buy the first ones as they might have defects , am wanting response from the people who have bought it already , like last year one s suffered housing colour coming off , one x had WiFi problem, I don't want if there are any problems in the one ! I am selling my two HTC one s for this incredible one . Thank you for responses !
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Just buy it in April, you should be fine. And if you are not satisfied you can return it and buy another one anyway.

Mine is fine. No problems with it.
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Mine is ok too but there where/are some with gaps around the edges of the phone where the aluminium bonds with the plastic.

daleski75 said:
Mine is ok too but there where/are some with gaps around the edges of the phone where the aluminium bonds with the plastic.
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you mean around the speaker parts....
either-way there was a reason for the delay, so its always better to wait a little

hamdir said:
you mean around the speaker parts....
either-way there was a reason for the delay, so its always better to wait a little
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Definitely remember seeing a picture of a guys phone where it had a gap in the bonding process on the left hand side of the phone and anyway by the time they ship all the little issues should be ironed out.

Buy in April if you are worried about defects.
Defects are most likely to be found in first batch, no matter which smartphone you go for this includes Samsung and iPhones this is certainly my experience anyway.
Like someone said earlier if its defective simply get replacement.

I got mine on the 18th March and I can't fault it.

We had a thread where the advice was to worry about the later batches because the shortage would make them rush the manufacturing thus causing many defects in the construction. There also have been many concerns about the first batch citing poor build quality.
I haven't actually seen one in person yet but I've watched all the videos and read all the reviews. This phone is praised as being the best built mobile phone ever made. The design and construction, the machining of the aluminum body for example, are on a level I've never seen in a consumer product like this. The general impression of reviewers when they first get their hands on it is awe at how incredible it is.
Accept perfection for what it is, almost perfect.
Just my take on all the fretting...
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I should add, this thread has the least amount of fretting of all the fretting threads. I take that as a good sign.

Hi what happens with you? Did you get replaced?
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I got one but with gap and I dont want to return but I have to return for virgin 'one'
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I got mine on the 15th March and sadly it's having to go back for exchange, problems with the screen (flickering etc) and the top left of the screen is raised.

My One is in good shape. Arrived today.
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Qa ftw
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This won't affect later batches as the shortage is due to the lack of camera components.
If you want to build 10 phones yet you only have 5 cameras to include on the phones why would you rush building all 10 then? Shouldn't you be focusing on the manufacturing instead while still waiting for the other 5 so the processing would still be in sync? Unless of course you wanna see your employees slacking/nothing to do because you rushed up finishing the 5 phones yet the other 5 cannot be made yet due to lacking of parts.
bosotros said:
We had a thread where the advice was to worry about the later batches because the shortage would make them rush the manufacturing thus causing many defects in the construction. There also have been many concerns about the first batch citing poor build quality.
I haven't actually seen one in person yet but I've watched all the videos and read all the reviews. This phone is praised as being the best built mobile phone ever made. The design and construction, the machining of the aluminum body for example, are on a level I've never seen in a consumer product like this. The general impression of reviewers when they first get their hands on it is awe at how incredible it is.
Accept perfection for what it is, almost perfect.
Just my take on all the fretting...
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I should add, this thread has the least amount of fretting of all the fretting threads. I take that as a good sign.
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onlinejobwork said:
Hi what happens with you? Did you get replaced?
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I got one but with gap and I dont want to return but I have to return for virgin 'one'
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I'm sure HTC will repair it
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Does htc offer international warranty , I am Willing to buy from UK and I live in India ! Just in case. I don't care for warranty , likely to unlock bootloader very next day if no faults are found
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[DISCUSSION] Blasting Galaxy S III 's

Well, from past 3 months this is the third case I have heard of a Samsung Galaxy S III blasting. Whether the users were sleeping, charging of just keeping the phone in their pockets.
Two of them were news all over the internet.
A Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone combusts out of the blue and burns off while owner is asleep
Samsung Galaxy S III explodes, injures 18 year old girl
I just created this thread so that users can discuss about this, the risks, and anyone who is an expert can give us DOs and DON'Ts for NOT getting our Samsung Galaxy S III blasted. And what steps might Samsung take to get rid of these explosions in the future.

3 out of xxx million suggests not much so far .
But SDS started with just a few posters saying phone on charge all night and its now dead .
jje

JJEgan said:
3 out of xxx million suggests not much so far .
But SDS started with just a few posters saying phone on charge all night and its now dead .
jje
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Still, it's THREE. I did not notice any other phone making news saying that it blasted and burnt a hot chic's thigh. xD

htc evo also
http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/30/overheating-htc-evo-shift-burns-owner/
that's not the phone the cause but a bad batery.
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http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/2012/12/05/14/16/smartphone-sets-bed-on-fire
just make a search on google and you will find that not only samsung phones that burns , and it's always a bad battery problem.

:angel::angel::angel::angel::angel:
phones... If only they could be powered by good dreams and hopes instead of those ugly and bad batteries!

That poor woman got a damn nasty burn

The S-Bomb feature returns.

eggman89 said:
The S-Bomb feature returns.
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LMFAO..........It's bloat, you can remove it!

slaphead20 said:
LMFAO..........It's bloat, you can remove it!
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xD
I heard its the S-Battery that triggers the S-Bomb.. so, how about getting rid of SBattery itself!?

did not find stamping behind the cover.

bought the device yesterday., But I did not find stamping behind the cover.
Version SM-N9005
Is there note 3 * * without stamp at the back?????

Where abouts do you mean?,- my actual cover has nothing wrote on it..
Under my battery has obvious information
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hashimean said:
bought the device yesterday., But I did not find stamping behind the cover.
Version SM-N9005
Is there note 3 * * without stamp at the back?????
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Please also read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574886

Bring it to a samsung service center to check if your Note 3 is genuine.
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I also have the same model which is SM-N9005. Mine has the samsung stamp in the back cover.

go to app store and get "phone info" - will tell you the manufacturer, model and other little details you might be interested in...

How do you know if you have a fake S7 Edge, or if it is real??? My new G935f...

i received my s7 edge today, and found some things that are worrying me. first, the writing on the bottom of the back of the phone is barely noticeable, and definitely not readable. second, it states on the box, that it was made in vietnam. i haven't read anywhere of samsung having phone fabricated in vietnam.
on the other hand, everything works perfectly. i downloaded aida64, and it has the sony sensor on the back camera. it is listed as a 935f, and not some other wierd letter. the everything i have tested has worked flawlessly. but i can't get over worrying that the other shoe will fall after it's too late to return.
so i need for those who have a g935f, to let me know if you can easily read the writing at the bottom of the back cover, and if you have one that was fabricated in vietnam, i'd like to know if you have had any problems with it at all. thanks!!!

You can tell if it's fake, Samsung's are made in Korea and Vietnam the small text on the back is hard for anyone to read

Sounds like the real deal. Dial *#06# in your dealer. That should give you your imei. It should match the one on the phone.
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mrnovanova said:
Sounds like the real deal. Dial *#06# in your dealer. That should give you your imei. It should match the one on the phone.
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yeah, it matches.

stevae said:
yeah, it matches.
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Then stop worrying and enjoy that bad boy already. [emoji12]
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0verdaflow said:
1
The screen is made of cheap glass material.
this is the one thing i can't tell. it's shiny and beautiful, but i'm not sure of the glass quality.
2
The screen is too far from the edge.
(Cloned phones have a wide gap between the edge of the screen and the edge of the phone).
no, no gaps.
3
The screen is not as bright and vibrant as the original device's.
the screen is very bright and beautiful.
4
Some of the sensors are not available.
can't find one of the sensors which isn't working.
5
The Home button is not located in the exact same spot as the one on the genuine item.
the home button seems correctly located
6
The Samsung logos are not smoothed out and can be felt; rubbing it will also remove the logo.
no, they are smooth and under the glass.
7
The device's proportions different than that of the genuine product.
seems like the same dimensions, as it fits properly into my cases.
8
Gaps between parts like the home, power, and volume buttons are obvious.
no gaps at any of these buttons.
9
When the battery cover is opened, some of the small components do not match with the original ones.
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can't take the battery cover off the s7 edge.
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The phone does not have a seal from the National Communications Agency or an equivalent agency in your country.
this is the other thing. i can NOT find this seal. the text on the back is not readable.
11
The battery specifications are not the same.
battery is 3600mAH
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so there are a few questions still. but most of those things are perfect. can't help being paranoid about the ones which aren't though.

Further more, just call Samsung and ask them to confirm it. Lol
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Definitely fake. Return it immediately
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stevae said:
so there are a few questions still. but most of those things are perfect. can't help being paranoid about the ones which aren't though.
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Well it's a white 935F.... I've heard these are really rare..... I would be paranoid too.... Did you check phone info app also....? Check refurbishment check also
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Rydah805 said:
Further more, just call Samsung and ask them to confirm it. Lol
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Give this man an award for hitting the nail on the head. Lol
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h3ck said:
Give this man an award for hitting the nail on the head. Lol
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of course with samsung everything that seems like it would be that easy, never is. samsung america will NOT comment whatsoever on the g935f, because it is not an american device. they act like they are completely handicapped if you ask them about anything that is NOT carrier specific. It, of course, was the first thing i did. then i tried to call the uk customer support, but the time difference kept screwing that up. and on top of all that, i had to make a decision today, or get stuck. so that is why i was buggin.
however, tonight i drove across town to the bestbuy, and held a few of theirs in my hands while the guys were busy with other customers, and that made me feel a lot better, as several of those also had writing that was hard to see. only on the edge, not the reg s7, which was very clear. then i had the samsung rep look it over, check all the coding and he said it was legit. so i am done. i will keep it, and feel great about it. all day it has performed very well, and all sensors work perfectly. i've done motion sensors, bluetooth, cameras, wifi, etc... it all checked out. so thank you for anyone who commented to this thread. i appreciate the efforts. cheers!

Kjc99 said:
Well it's a white 935F.... I've heard these are really rare..... I would be paranoid too.... Did you check phone info app also....? Check refurbishment check also
Galaxy S7 edge
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yeah, i've been killing myself to find a white one. definitely a very difficult task, especially if you are NOT willing to pay over a thousand dollars for it. they have them on ebay for
$1,150.00. But i'd settled for a black one before paying that. so i have my very rare white one, and it's all good now. and i actually paid a hundred less than the first one i got. so very happy with the end result.

h3ck said:
Give this man an award for hitting the nail on the head. Lol
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Lol too sensible
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stevae said:
yeah, i've been killing myself to find a white one. definitely a very difficult task, especially if you are NOT willing to pay over a thousand dollars for it. they have them on ebay for
$1,150.00. But i'd settled for a black one before paying that. so i have my very rare white one, and it's all good now. and i actually paid a hundred less than the first one i got. so very happy with the end result.
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Worth every penny for a fake white one. Everyone knows white makes it faster. That's why best f1 cars are mostly white
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KrisPerry said:
Lol too sensible
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Worth every penny for a fake white one. Everyone knows white makes it faster. That's why best f1 cars are mostly white
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maybe it's a reading comprehension thing...

stevae said:
maybe it's a reading comprehension thing...
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So the writing on the back is blacked out because of the change from the fCC that doesn't mandate the imei and other info be displayed. So since the phone is blacked out they made it dark so you can see if you look closely but not if you are far away. Phone is made in multiple locations, and honestly only way to be 100% sure is to check hardware which you did. That can't be spoofed easily and takes work. Also, if it's real you should be able to register it on Samsung's website. If you can register it. Chances are your are good.
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You can install this APP, tap on the 3 menu lines on the up to the left and tap Refurbishment Check option.

Mine says made in vietnam and the texts in the back are barely noticeable (i got the black variant tho) but im 100% sure my device is legit since i got it from a legit source. Where did you get yours? If its somewhere fishy then you should worry. If its from a trusted source then dont worry at all.
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My last 3 samsung devices including this one are all made in vietnam. I bought them all from my carrier. The text on the back is a little hard to see at certain lighting.

Joku1981 said:
You can install this APP, tap on the 3 menu lines on the up to the left and tap Refurbishment Check option.
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yeah, i installed that app this afternoon, and it says it's all good. except my scs says nordic se. that's the only thing that stuck out. but after seeing all of that, comparing it to other s7 edge devices in a bestbuy tonight, and speaking with their guy, i am satisfied it is all good. runs really fast, and the battery life has lasted all day with very little drain.
bOkz said:
Mine says made in vietnam and the texts in the back are barely noticeable (i got the black variant tho) but im 100% sure my device is legit since i got it from a legit source. Where did you get yours? If its somewhere fishy then you should worry. If its from a trusted source then dont worry at all.
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yeah, i feel a lot better after you guys were telling me that yours was made in vietnam as well. i'd just never paid attention before to that. but i got it off an online store. they of course say they are legit, but you never know if you can walk in and see. anyway, all's well that ends well. and i am cool with it now. thanks for the comment.

stevae said:
i received my s7 edge today, and found some things that are worrying me. first, the writing on the bottom of the back of the phone is barely noticeable, and definitely not readable. second, it states on the box, that it was made in vietnam. i haven't read anywhere of samsung having phone fabricated in vietnam.
on the other hand, everything works perfectly. i downloaded aida64, and it has the sony sensor on the back camera. it is listed as a 935f, and not some other wierd letter. the everything i have tested has worked flawlessly. but i can't get over worrying that the other shoe will fall after it's too late to return.
so i need for those who have a g935f, to let me know if you can easily read the writing at the bottom of the back cover, and if you have one that was fabricated in vietnam, i'd like to know if you have had any problems with it at all. thanks!!!
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Inspection procedures :
First, observe the outside . With your description , about 70% of it is a fake product.
Next, you download the CPUZ app. You can check all information of hardware, compared to the manufacturer's specifications .
Finally, press * # 0 * # , you can test status of hardware: Sensors, screens ...

Sprint Note 7 Recall

I have edited the title now that it has gone to a full recall. As I get more information, if any, I will post it here.
9/15/16: Formal Recall after announcement by CPSC
http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/
9/13/16:
http://www.usnews.com/news/business...sung-quick-fix-for-note-7-is-no-full-recharge
9/10/16: Sprint Announcement Update
http://newsroom.sprint.com/news-releases/samsung-galaxy-note-7-update.htm
9/10/16: Samsung Announcement Update
http://www.samsung.com/us/note7exchange/
9/9/16:
http://news.samsung.com/us/2016/09/...ommission-in-response-to-note7-battery-issue/
Initial Info
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/08/31/galaxy-note-7-shipments-have-been-delayed-for-quality-testing/
Samsung US
http://news.samsung.com/us/2016/09/02/samsung-establishes-u-s-product-exchange-program-galaxy-note7/
Sprint
http://newsroom.sprint.com/news-releases/sprint-update-on-samsung-galaxy-note-7-exchange.htm
Samsung Global
https://news.samsung.com/global/statement-on-galaxy-note7

Recall incoming!
http://www.androidauthority.com/reports-samsung-considering-note-7-recall-battery-pack-blame-714126/
For the few with this issue, I hope they offer some sort of compensation for our troubles.

http://www.sammobile.com/2016/09/01/galaxy-note-7-recall-will-reportedly-be-announced-soon/
I am a little confused by the article if it means a select market or a global recall.
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xbmoyx said:
http://www.androidauthority.com/reports-samsung-considering-note-7-recall-battery-pack-blame-714126/
For the few with this issue, I hope they offer some sort of compensation for our troubles.
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Well, it looks like you post answered my question.
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Wonder if the issues are actually caused by cheap or defective chargers? I haven't had any issues with mine, it does not even get that warm during charge.

BlueFox721 said:
Wonder if the issues are actually caused by cheap or defective chargers? I haven't had any issues with mine, it does not even get that warm during charge.
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My battery gets so hot on Quick Charge, you can't hold the device. I had to turn the setting off, and it seems to help.

randallwaydemartin said:
My battery gets so hot on Quick Charge, you can't hold the device. I had to turn the setting off, and it seems to help.
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That sucks... what charger are u using?

BlueFox721 said:
That sucks... what charger are u using?
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The charger that came with the device or the Samsung Quick Charge for the car.

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Yep, just posted about this (accidentally) in the Q&A forum. It will sure be interesting to see how all this shakes out. I don't want to give up this phone, though... What a financial disaster for Samsung, but they can probably stomach it.

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Damn...this will really suck. I'm pretty sure the turnaround time to get a new Note 7 will be bad. I use my spen a lot and I created a bunch of notes with he new Samsung Notes app which isn't backwards compatible with any of the other note phones.
Even if I backup to the cloud, what other device can I use to view Samsung Notes?

It looks like we will all be getting new phones...
https://news.samsung.com/global/statement-on-galaxy-note7

mhill1986 said:
It looks like we will all be getting new phones...
https://news.samsung.com/global/statement-on-galaxy-note7
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I wonder how that will work. I'm okay with waiting for the Sprint store to get them in stock and then I go exchange it, but if they want me to send it in then wait for a replacement, that's a no go...

Considering I already shattered the back of my note 7 I wonder if they'll be nice enough to give me a new one...
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This kind of scares me though. Sometimes my phone gets unbelievably hot while charging specially overnight. I wake up because I get burned by my phone and have to disconnect it from the charger so it can cool down.
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tony0691 said:
Considering I already shattered the back of my note 7 I wonder if they'll be nice enough to give me a new one...
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This kind of scares me though. Sometimes my phone gets unbelievably hot while charging specially overnight. I wake up because I get burned by my phone and have to disconnect it from the charger so it can cool down.
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That is not normal. My note 7 is perfectly cool (battery temperature below 90 F) while charging overnight.

All of the major news outlets are picking up on the recall: http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/02/technology/samsung-galaxy-note-7-recall/
Has anyone asked or heard anything from Sprint? I'm guessing we won't hear anything until all of the details are worked out. I've kept an eye on my phone and no overheating thus far...
According to a different article that I read as of yesterday (9/1) 35 devices out of the 2.5 million or so sold have experienced the issue. Percentage wise it's a very small risk. Just be careful and don't use cheap aftermarket chargers... (I know, I know, several were reported to use the Samsung charger).
Personally I wonder if it's a scaling problem (i.e. battery size) with their fast charge technology... This is the largest battery they are fast charging as far as I know. (I did NO research to verify any of this).

mbmike29 said:
Personally I wonder if it's a scaling problem (i.e. battery size) with their fast charge technology... This is the largest battery they are fast charging as far as I know. (I did NO research to verify any of this).
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I've wondered the same thing. It's amazing (and nice) how fast these batteries charge, but I'd be okay if it was 25% to 50% slower. That would still be pretty quick.
Even better yet, use a battery that can handle the current fast charge rate.

My phone charges cool also but i don't wanna worry about future issues, the phone is fairly new
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Wow..
I called the Sprint store I got my phone from and they said don't bring it in because Samsung is replacing the phone directly. It sounds like the carriers are not going to take responsibility for any issues.

SMH
I love this phone. But how will samsung give us new phones? I called my local sprint store and they said don't bring it in? Are we supposed to be without a phone for some weeks or more? It is crazy, to think most of us just got this phone a few weeks ago.