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I regret buying this phone every day I have it.
Verizon running 5.0.1
Anyone else have random reboots, erasing, reformat the SD card?
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I have never run into any issues at all on my phone, sounds like you should either get a replacement or a new phone altogether. I'm running verizon 5.0.1 too.
I agreed 100%, 5.0 is so bad, I have to flash back to 4.4 which is definitely better,but still not up to the flagship standard Battery life is horrible even after I disabled 95% of the bloat ware. At least it less stutter than 5.0. Overall I am not happy with this phone. Now if we have unlocked bootloader, that would be a different story.
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I can't even flash back! I will NEVER buy another Verizon branded phone again, nexus from here on out
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Other than the screen, I pretty much hate mine. I'm not sure if it's the usual Samsung crap, Verizon's crap or I'm just sick of it.
Same here. After the update this phone is a 5.7 inch turd. Overheats, battery life sucks and it goes black constantly. I hate this thing and Verizon. I will buy unlocked unbranded phones from now on.
No problem with this phone, running 5.0.1 no root... no lag,,no black screen, disable a couple bloatware, no SD card problem....
Why is it so hit and miss I wonder? I'm gonna try to take it to verizon and have them reflash it completely and see if that helps cause right now it sucks so bad I can't trust it to even be reliable. I'll be getting a nexus 6p come Feb so I might not even bother.
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android-incredible said:
No problem with this phone, running 5.0.1 no root... no lag,,no black screen, disable a couple bloatware, no SD card problem....
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Oh this phone lags like crazy many people just won't say anything about it lol this note4 was biggest mistake made.
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It's just the Verizon version by the way. I know and have used the AT&T and tmobil ones and they are great! Fast, lag free smooth. Leave it to verizon to screw it up
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Just erased my entire memory card!!!!! AHHHH
plugged it into the computer to load some movies and it shuts off, powered back up and card is completely blank!
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that sucks. you sure it's not your card? my old samsung phones never liked SanDisk cards, and would always corrupt them. stopped using SanDisk in general and started using samsung sd cards and I've never had a problem on my note.
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oakvad said:
Why is it so hit and miss I wonder? I'm gonna try to take it to verizon and have them reflash it completely and see if that helps cause right now it sucks so bad I can't trust it to even be reliable. I'll be getting a nexus 6p come Feb so I might not even bother.
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I tried that, they wont reflash it. I told them i was canceling at end of contract, they offered me free LG V10.
jayochs said:
that sucks. you sure it's not your card? my old samsung phones never liked SanDisk cards, and would always corrupt them. stopped using SanDisk in general and started using samsung sd cards and I've never had a problem on my note.
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That's what I was using, and figured it was the card the first time. Then it did it to my pny and samsung.
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That's what I was using, and figured it was the card the first time. Then it did it to my pny and samsung.
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PNY are horrible cards. I'd avoid them. They tend to break SD slots too.
I've been using a 32GB Sony card in mine and haven't had issue with it. I've never even removed it. It was ten bucks on amazon.
The point I was trying to make was, it doesn't matter what card it is, it's the phone that's the issue.
I don't even have a card in it anymore because it'll just get erased. I've had 4 different cards now, all same results
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I know for a fact that if you go to a Best Buy with a Samsung kiosk. They have the capability to reflash your phone for you. Whether or not you get someone that will do it for you may be completely random, but my father had to have his reflashed by them and they did it without any problems.
Use the Verizon Repair Assistant if you can't find somebody to reflash it for you. Wouldn't the end result be effectively the same? I was having some battery issues that kept surviving a factory reset, once I used it, my phone was back to normal. It downloads the latest stock firmware from the net and flashes it. (PS- Take your SIM and SD card out when doing it, it jacked my SIM.)
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As for my hate for this phone growing, I was going to go buy a new phone, but since I'm stuck on Verizon, it's all crap. I don't do LG or Motorola, so I nearly got an iPhone 6s Plus. Instead, I just picked up an Otterbox Symmetry (You can get Symmetry and Commuter cases for under 15 bucks right now.) case and a new Nillikin glass protector and I'm going to attempt to psychologically convince myself that it's a new phone. Hopefully I can play along for another six months or so.
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PNY are horrible cards. I'd avoid them. They tend to break SD slots too.
I've been using a 32GB Sony card in mine and haven't had issue with it. I've never even removed it. It was ten bucks on amazon.
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how do they break your card slot? I've been using a pny 128 in my galaxy tab for a while now and it's fine.
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how do they break your card slot? I've been using a pny 128 in my galaxy tab for a while now and it's fine.
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No clue. I assume it is from when they inevitably burn out (the gold connectors turns black) while inside of the unit. I've had a camera and a netbook both fall victim to permanent damage after using PNY cards. I did some research online and apparently I'm not the only one. Not to mention they have a high failure rate themselves and PNY flash storage is pretty much known as garbage universally.
I can't get myself to upgrade from my s6 edge to an s7 edge! Yeah it's waterproof. Bit faster. Hardware's better. But, I really don't think many people including myself will be happy spending that much cash to get a phone that's almost identical in looks. To be honest I couldn't believe Samsung even called it the S7 Edge. Should've been more like an Apple iphone6 to iphone6s. Seeing as it's basically only small upgrade should use really sell that to people as a totally upgraded new design phone when the simple fact is its just an upgraded S6 Edge...
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I can't get myself to upgrade from my s6 edge to an s7 edge! Yeah it's waterproof. Bit faster. Hardware's better. But, I really don't think many people including myself will be happy spending that much cash to get a phone that's almost identical in looks. To be honest I couldn't believe Samsung even called it the S7 Edge. Should've been more like an Apple iphone6 to iphone6s. Seeing as it's basically only small upgrade should use really sell that to people as a totally upgraded new design phone when the simple fact is its just an upgraded S6 Edge...
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Well, superior processor, weather resistance, expandable storage and latest android. Add latest gorilla glass and bigger battery (I think).
Quite some upgrades over an already good phone don't you think?
If none of the above is important to you ... don't upgrade.
Simples
Would I personally do it? Weather proof is important to me, I do road cycling. - Otherwise probably not. I think last year's processors are as powerful as anyone need them to be.
Rarely do I think a single generation change is worth paying for an upgrade. But ask yourself this;
What do I find limiting about my S6? Does the S7 fix that? Does the limitation bother me enough to spend several hundred dollars to alleviate it?
If the answer to both questions is yes, then upgrade. If not, don't.
The screen is better in S7 especially the white color
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Definitely.
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I can't get myself to upgrade from my s6 edge to an s7 edge! Yeah it's waterproof. Bit faster. Hardware's better. But, I really don't think many people including myself will be happy spending that much cash to get a phone that's almost identical in looks. To be honest I couldn't believe Samsung even called it the S7 Edge. Should've been more like an Apple iphone6 to iphone6s. Seeing as it's basically only small upgrade should use really sell that to people as a totally upgraded new design phone when the simple fact is its just an upgraded S6 Edge...
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I upgraded from a GS6E and I'm really happy I did it. In fact, I still have both phones although I'm using the GS7E and the Nexus 5X as my daily drivers.
I like it better for the larger battery, microSD support, water resistance, and better camera. Speedwise, I don't notice a difference probably b/c I don't game on phones.
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I went from the S6 to the S7 because I work outdoors in Vancouver which rains a lot. I absolutely needed to take advantage of the water resistance before it cost me another phone. The return of the SD card is also a major deal to me personally. 5 months after spending 1k on a new phone I migrated to the S7E because of how amazing it is. My wife owned the S6E so I can tell you that there is a big difference between the two.
I wouldnt upgrade. My s6 edge got a broken screen. I used it for a few months without fixing it. One day i came home and saw a surprise package from my wife, with my name on it. I open it. It was s7 edge injustice edition sd 820 hk variant. No good root out yet. Tears of joy cuz new phone. Tears of pain because it cost too much, which i would never pay for.
It never seizes to amaze me that folks judge a phone on roots available
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It never seizes to amaze me that folks judge a phone on roots available
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What do you know anyways
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brickedvice said:
What do you know anyways
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Let me think ...
... ah ok ... my S7E runs superbly without root
I'm considering upgrading from my Nexus 6 to the S7E.
Any opinions on that upgrade decision?
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pissat4motion said:
I'm considering upgrading from my Nexus 6 to the S7E.
Any opinions on that upgrade decision?
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Also consider Note 7.
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I'm considering upgrading from my Nexus 6 to the S7E.
Any opinions on that upgrade decision?
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It'll be a great upgrade. But Note 7 might be better if you want similar screen size.
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I'm considering upgrading from my Nexus 6 to the S7E.
Any opinions on that upgrade decision?
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i did it and well worth it.
Just curious how many are ditching the Note 7 this year due to stigma for it even if it is revised and released again in the US soon. Is the stigma too great? Are you switching to Edge or v20? Also would the Edge be a big down grade? Is it a good idea maybe to go to the edge and then wait for S8 edge or Note next year? IS this years toast?
Switched to the Edge and waiting until next year.
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Keeping mine
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I would love to keep mine but the signal is dead I can't use it without Wi-Fi. I think they are forcing me to turn it in.
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I am going to do the full refund and hold tight for a bit. The Note 7 isn't wowing me like I hoped it would over my Note 5. I don't use the Iris scanner and don't really use the edge features. I would prefer a flat screen over the edge but this edge setup is better than the S7 edge I tried before. I am going back to my Note 5 for now and wait to see how the V20 and Google phones turn out. There is a chance I will come back to the Note 7 but between the Battery issue and the far to many real world reports of the glass scratching so easy, I am a bit put off on the Note 7 now.
I wish T-Mobile offered more options than they do. The only real options right now from T-Mobile is the S7's or the IPhone. Not saying they would be my chose but what about ASUS, Sony, OnePlus...
Love this device, not switching to another!
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Swapping mine out with a replacement N930T when they become available. My N920T is fulfilling my rooting needs.
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I an switching to the Axon 7. It's really good. Ofcourse, I will miss the SPen, water resistance and Samsung Pay, but other than that it's essentially the same.
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This is essentially the same topic as the thread below:
Will you be returning your Note7?
what will you do?
Full Refund
Exchange
Go Back to old Phone or new phone?
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Please search before posting, and do not make duplicate threads.
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Let's face it, we all still like Samsung and have stuck by them through this turmoil by picking up the s7e ( very quality phone). If any of us previous owners have questions, concerns or news updates as to anything involving the N7-S7E switch over leave it here .
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Here's some positive news for us former owners :
https://www.google.com/amp/mashable...s-update.amp?client=ms-android-hms-tmobile-us
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Since there's a huge influx of note 7 users, and T-mobile is doing damage control (even though it's not their fault), maybe it's time to revive the S7 (and S7 edge) bootloader unlock petitions. We may be able to get some traction, especially since it's been months since they said they were supposedly "working on it". Welcome Note 7 refugees!
umaro said:
Since there's a huge influx of note 7 users, and T-mobile is doing damage control (even though it's not their fault), maybe it's time to revive the S7 (and S7 edge) bootloader unlock petitions. We may be able to get some traction, especially since it's been months since they said they were supposedly "working on it". Welcome Note 7 refugees!
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I was thinking the same exact thing. It would of been nice to have the bootloader unlocked but i doubt they'll listen to us. We're a small group.
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Let's face it, we all know us former note 7 owners will only be here until the S8 edge drops.
I want my secure folder back. My Knox is close but I liked that it ask for password before even letting you into secure folder while my knox you can see all apps in folder but cants access them
The On Screen Display is still not the same! It doesn't show all notification icons like the Note 7 did. This is what I miss most other than size and pen.
I miss the ability to jot a quick note when the screen is "off". Oh well.
I'm waiting for Note 8, not S8.
Back to the S7 Edge for now.
Han Solo 1 said:
I miss the ability to jot a quick note when the screen is "off". Oh well.
I'm waiting for Note 8, not S8.
Back to the S7 Edge for now.
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my sentiments exactly.
Just got the S7 Edge yesterday. This will take some getting use to. As some have stated the S7E is supposed to be snappier than the Note 7. I'm not seeing that at all. I realize I'll need to give the device a few days to settle.
I'll update this as I use the device more... I know it's minimal but this thing feels so tiny in my hands.
Id be happy if I could get the Note 7 S-Browser on the S7 Edge.. I always wanted a "open in background" option. Nice 2 month tease
I'm hoping that Samsung sticks with the Note series of phones. I didn't realize how much I used the S-pen at work.
Hi, I'm currently using an LG G5 with T-Mobile. I'm considering jumping to either the V20, a Galaxy S7, or even an iPhone 7. Yes, I know Apple is blasphemy here, but since my kids use iPhones, I thought it might be beneficial to switch. Anyway, do you guys think any of the phones I've listed would be worth upgrading from my current G5?
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Hi, I'm currently using an LG G5 with T-Mobile. I'm considering jumping to either the V20, a Galaxy S7, or even an iPhone 7. Yes, I know Apple is blasphemy here, but since my kids use iPhones, I thought it might be beneficial to switch. Anyway, do you guys think any of the phones I've listed would be worth upgrading from my current G5?
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I would say yes to any of 'em,speaking from experience of using Jump (JOD) to try out the G5/S7Edge & now the V20.
Even the iPhone,though it's not my cup of tea,I have (& rarely use) an iPhone4s that's issued by my employer.
Nothing wrong with trying something other than Android,& what better way than w/T-Mobile's Jump,easy enough to switch to something else if it's not to your liking.
Gotta ask 1st:
What has you looking to move on from the G5?
I suppose it doesn't really matter why,but,honestly,if the 2nd display & HI-FI DAC are of little consideration,I'd say try something a bit more different than the G5 & skip the V20.
I'd even go so far as to recommend the Note5 (64GB if possible),if you can find a store that has stock on-hand.
But,if being connected to the kids via Apple's ecosystem is a strong consideration,I'd say why not,but,if it were me,I'd go for the iPhone7+ for the larger display & upgraded rear camera.
I had an S7 and a S7 edge and found them lack luster at best. Experience lag when launching apps. There was a constant 2 second delay. On AT&T my s7 edge and even note 7 I had calls always had this clicking sound when using the phone. My v20 doesn't have this issue. So its a flaw in the Samsung devices. The v20 is very fast and if you want a large phone like the notes of old then this is the phone for you. Wish it had a built in stylus. Apple I would stay away as no 3.5 jack and you need to use itunes. In the end it's your choice and you could wait for black Friday sales and pick one up for cheaper if not a new phone release. I remember Amazon had nexus phone on sale for like 200 bucks last black friday. That's what I would do
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