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So I just returned my Note 4

Overall, a very good phone, and I'm a fan of the Note series (I have a Note 8 tablet). Some touchwiz lag but not horrible, great build, battery life was ok. Nevertheless, it wasn't any more responsive than my G2 and the battery life seemed worse for me. after 8 days of use.
What really did it for me was the locked down nature of the phone (Verizon - sigh). Even of we eventually get root, the problems with moving to Android 5 just weren't worth the trouble for me when I have the Nexus 6 on the horizon. For me, the benefits of an open phone outweighed the cool features of the Note, and I just use my tablet for S-Pen functionality anyways.
I found myself wishing for the G2 - responsiveness and customized exactly the way I want it - Rom and bootloader.
For now my wife has the G2 (which she now loves) and I don't want to take it back from her, so I'm stuck with my old Galaxy Nexus for the next few weeks, but hey, I'm running it customized to exactly the way I like it because its completely open.

dpaul01 said:
Overall, a very good phone, and I'm a fan of the Note series (I have a Note 8 tablet). Some touchwiz lag but not horrible, great build, battery life was ok. Nevertheless, it wasn't any more responsive than my G2 and the battery life seemed worse for me. after 8 days of use.
What really did it for me was the locked down nature of the phone (Verizon - sigh). Even of we eventually get root, the problems with moving to Android 5 just weren't worth the trouble for me when I have the Nexus 6 on the horizon. For me, the benefits of an open phone outweighed the cool features of the Note, and I just use my tablet for S-Pen functionality anyways.
I found myself wishing for the G2 - responsiveness and customized exactly the way I want it - Rom and bootloader.
For now my wife has the G2 (which she now loves) and I don't want to take it back from her, so I'm stuck with my old Galaxy Nexus for the next few weeks, but hey, I'm running it customized to exactly the way I like it because its completely open.
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I'm in the same boat as you. I have until this coming Wednesday to return my Note 4. I've previously owned the Note 2 & 3, and overall, I'm happy with the 4, especially the camera. But the thought of no root, especially after the 5.0 update, has me concerned. Am hoping to see some real reviews on the N6 soon. If the camera performance can come close to the Note 4, I'll make the switch.
An additional thought. Since I took advantage of the $200 BB trade-in promotion, I only paid $99 for my Note 4 (plus tax). If I return the device, I'll lose the $200 credit. Might just keep the Note 4 and give it to a family member and buy the N6 full price.

I am with you I gave my wife my note 4 and took her note 3 until nexus comes out for some reasons I felt it's over whelming.

I want the note 4 also but it will kill me if it can't be rooted or is a pain in the ass to root. My second choice is the nexus 6. Are nexus devices usually easy for the devs to root and unlock bootloader even on verizon? Do you think the battery of the nexus 6 will last all day with its big screen?

Nexus is always easy to root.
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ucsdsig13 said:
I'm in the same boat as you. I have until this coming Wednesday to return my Note 4. I've previously owned the Note 2 & 3, and overall, I'm happy with the 4, especially the camera. But the thought of no root, especially after the 5.0 update, has me concerned. Am hoping to see some real reviews on the N6 soon. If the camera performance can come close to the Note 4, I'll make the switch.
An additional thought. Since I took advantage of the $200 BB trade-in promotion, I only paid $99 for my Note 4 (plus tax). If I return the device, I'll lose the $200 credit. Might just keep the Note 4 and give it to a family member and buy the N6 full price.
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Returned my Note 4 to Best Buy yesterday and still received the $200 gift card. Pretty good to make $200 for trying out the phone. [emoji12]
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NICEGYPT said:
Nexus is always easy to root.
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So is the note 4, its even easier actually...as long as you're not on Verizon or AT&T.

NICEGYPT said:
Nexus is always easy to root.
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Well that's good. Hopefully the battery is good and I'll be happy

We already have a thread discussing the Note 4... Please continue discussion here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/note-4-vs-nexus-6-t2906800
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I miss my Note 4 Don't sell it!!!

So I sold my note 4 and got an s7 edge with bogo promo. I felt like i have dumped my wife for a flashy one night stand; who isn't as experienced around the bushes . . . I regret selling and feel like a part of me is gone. In all fairness the s7 edge is a nice phone(sd card, water res, flashy. But the n4 offers a more mature experience. Although my edge antutu was 149k v 51k on my n4.
My n4 had a more fluid experience. Marshmallow on the edge is underwhelming and feels unfinished. I get random slow downs and lag. The stock sound is horrible compared to the n4 and I miss v4a so much. No root, so community and dev seen is dead.
The only triumph the edge has is the camera. If it wasn't for all the free cash Sammy threw at me I wouldn't have jumped.
update 4/14/16
After the lastest update APC8 I have no more gripes with the phone. Battery live is great and performance is really fluid.

Yea, I upgraded from my old Galaxy S4 to the Note 5 at the end of last year, and regretted it so much I bought a Note 4. I can't live without the removable battery (yay for ZeroLemon!), SD card slot and IR blaster. Let's hope Samsung learns and puts all 3 back in the Note 6.

I'm a big upgrade guy, get the newest device as soon as it's out, sometimes to my detriment lol. I had the note 4, then the S5, then the note 5, then the S6, sold the Sold the S6 - didn't like it, went back to the note 5. Then the S7 came out, bought it hoping root would show up soon after, never did, returned it along with a $50 restock fee. Now I'm left with the Note 5 and Note 4. Thinking I'll sell the note 5 since I can get more money for it and the Note 4 still holds up very nicely. Might have to go w/ Nexus later in the year if bootloaders continue to be locked.
FWIW

exynos s7 is alive but still no removable battery.

I also swapped a note 4 for a s7e. I'm still torn, but my note 4 wasn't nearly as smooth.
I'm thinking I'll sell the 4. Then I'll wait for the 6 and all the s7e. The bogo still makes it worthwhile.

so wait, the bootloader on t-mo s7 and s7e is locked?

masri1987 said:
so wait, the bootloader on t-mo s7 and s7e is locked?
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Locked and likely to stay that way, IMO.

glensta said:
Might have to go w/ Nexus later in the year if bootloaders continue to be locked.
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Phew! Tmo LG G5 bootloader is unlockable! :good: http://www.xda-developers.com/lg-g5-on-t-mobile-bears-unlockable-bootloader-afterall/
I'd be all about that phone if it had a bigger screen (still would want to keep my N4 though!)

I'm selling my note 4 because Samsung abandoned it to make people buy the new phone. So at my place of business I bought a Sprint S6 Edge Plus and successfully unlocked it to work on T-Mobile.

bvzxa3 said:
I'm selling my note 4 because Samsung abandoned it to make people buy the new phone. So at my place of business I bought a Sprint S6 Edge Plus and successfully unlocked it to work on T-Mobile.
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Huh? Sprint just came out with marshmallow for it. International and the rest of the carriers are soon to follow. How did Samsung abandon it?
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Dulanic said:
I also swapped a note 4 for a s7e. I'm still torn, but my note 4 wasn't nearly as smooth.
I'm thinking I'll sell the 4. Then I'll wait for the 6 and all the s7e. The bogo still makes it worthwhile.
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I found with dok2 debloated it was smooth or tek's rom and such. But i agree about the bogo and netflix credit.

bvzxa3 said:
I'm selling my note 4 because Samsung abandoned it to make people buy the new phone. So at my place of business I bought a Sprint S6 Edge Plus and successfully unlocked it to work on T-Mobile.
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Not abandoned. we have gotten lollipop and marshmallow is on the way with note 5 screen off memo. The only feature missing is the theme store thats all. Even that can be had with a n5 port.

icugotit2 said:
So I sold my note 4 and got an s7 edge with bogo promo. I felt like i have dumped my wife for a flashy one night stand; who isn't as experienced around the bushes . . . I regret selling and feel like a part of me is gone. In all fairness the s7 edge is a nice phone(sd card, water res, flashy. But the n4 offers a more mature experience. Although my edge antutu was 149k v 51k on my n4.
My n4 had a more fluid experience. Marshmallow on the edge is underwhelming and feels unfinished. I get random slow downs and lag. The stock sound is horrible compared to the n4 and I miss v4a so much. No root, so community and dev seen is dead.
The only triumph the edge has is the camera. If it wasn't for all the free cash Sammy threw at me I wouldn't have jumped.
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Didn't sell mine but the damn thing BROKE (as happened to numerous others on this forum). Will stay away from Samsung for the foreseeable future.

Im lookong to sell mines. Its on tmobile but unlocked ☺
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icugotit2 said:
So I sold my note 4 and got an s7 edge with bogo promo. I felt like i have dumped my wife for a flashy one night stand; who isn't as experienced around the bushes . . . I regret selling and feel like a part of me is gone. In all fairness the s7 edge is a nice phone(sd card, water res, flashy. But the n4 offers a more mature experience. Although my edge antutu was 149k v 51k on my n4.
My n4 had a more fluid experience. Marshmallow on the edge is underwhelming and feels unfinished. I get random slow downs and lag. The stock sound is horrible compared to the n4 and I miss v4a so much. No root, so community and dev seen is dead.
The only triumph the edge has is the camera. If it wasn't for all the free cash Sammy threw at me I wouldn't have jumped.
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if you're down to trade, i'm here anytime. LOL

icugotit2 said:
So I sold my note 4 and got an s7 edge with bogo promo. I felt like i have dumped my wife for a flashy one night stand; who isn't as experienced around the bushes . . . I regret selling and feel like a part of me is gone. In all fairness the s7 edge is a nice phone(sd card, water res, flashy. But the n4 offers a more mature experience. Although my edge antutu was 149k v 51k on my n4.
My n4 had a more fluid experience. Marshmallow on the edge is underwhelming and feels unfinished. I get random slow downs and lag. The stock sound is horrible compared to the n4 and I miss v4a so much. No root, so community and dev seen is dead.
The only triumph the edge has is the camera. If it wasn't for all the free cash Sammy threw at me I wouldn't have jumped.
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Note 4 was the longest phone i ever had. I moved on over to the Nexus 6P (to try the Stock Android everyone is always raving about). It is smoother than touchwiz and so far im liking it. Really not liking this new direction Samsung is going in with no root on the S7 and Edge even on T-mobile. If they will continue to do so i will be moving to another Brand and So far its most likely the Nexus's since its no BS and guaranteed root-ability and development. The nexus devices might not have every bell and whistle but they are pretty solid. I'm waiting next for the Note 6 and if its not up to my specifications/no root ill go with the Nexus 7P ( or whatever they call it) my devices need at least a 5.7 inch scree though.

OnePlus 3 is the best option besides Samsung and Nexus phones. I'm tired of waiting for updates all the time from Samsung.
It has fewer features than Note 4 but it has enough of what I need.
The Capacitive buttons are better than the Note 4, the fingerprint sensor works faster compared to Note 4's. The volume and power button is exactly like the Note 4's positions.
Unlocked bootloader, easy root, and custom roms already available.
It is so fast and quick, that I rarely have to wait for any app to launch. It has lots of customizations that are built within Android stock like UI and the only issue will be no removeable storage and battery.

Note 5, s7 Edge or Note 7?

So, I'm due an upgrade. A certain electronics dealer (not sure if it would be against the rules to name them) is running 2 promos: 1) Get a Note 5: get a $250 gift card at time of purchase. 2) Get any of the s7devices (Edge/Note too) and get a free 32" Sammy Smart TV. I don't really need the tv but the mother in law could use it. So, I literally cannot decide which to get. They have pros and cons all around. I'm a trucker, so my concern about the Edge's display is whether the glare along that curve would be annoying or distracting. My wife's s7 hasn't lagged yet, but reviews of both Notes mention lag (precious few reviews of Note 5 after MM update). Most reviews can't call a clear-cut "pick this one." And so, the freebies enter the equation. What do you guys think? I'm sure some of you had the 5. Do you think the 7 is significantly better? That it performs better?

Depends, I have been a note fan for along time. I use the s pen a bunch, and love the 5.7 inch screen size. I would say if you ate a note fan , and use the s pen a lot then go with the note 7. If you don't use the pen the the s7(or edge) would be good. I had the note 5 as my daily phone for a year, it's a solid phone, but the note 7 is better. The IP68 rating is awesome and I take the note 7 everywhere without worry about the weather. The battery performance is soo much better than the note 5 as well. I also was able to get the 256gb SD card for the Note 7 and its been great to be able to have all my music in my phone again. Hope this helps.
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Sorry for lateness of reply. I've been testing an s7 Edge and an iPhone 6s+ to see if either is a suitable "upgrade." Can't do the iPhone. It's just too limiting. BUT since the Note 7 is officially done for, is the Note 5 "just as good?" I use the S Pen semi-regularly, but it isn't essential. I can do what I do without it. So I'm down to these 3 phones: s7 Edge which is ok but I'm UNimpressed with its performance. Seriously. I expected better, for some reason. LG v20 which is costly and even the AT&T rep was telling me "I've had literally 10 LG V10s returned in 6 months for manufacturing flaws." I asked her to elaborate and she said "Screen issues. Lines and such." Or the Note 5. If the s7 isn't flawless IMO, then how can a half generation older device be any better? Any input is appreciated.

keithfrombm said:
is the Note 5 "just as good?"
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I think it depends who you ask, and of course what you want to use it for. It isn't a bad device, but to give you an idea, I skipped the Note 5 in favor of my Note 4 at the time because of the removable battery and no SD card. The Note 7 however, was new enough to get me over to the other side and give the "no removable battery" a go (one of the added reasons was also the 256 GB SD card lol).
Right now, my personal options for a new phone are Pixel, V20, S7 Edge or back to my old Note 4 for the time being. And in all honesty, unless I like how the S7 Edge feels within a cover, I'll likely end up with my Note 4 again. I need the space an SD slot can provide me, and well, I'm still kind of hooked to the idea of being able to remove a battery and put a new one in

svache said:
I think it depends who you ask, and of course what you want to use it for. It isn't a bad device, but to give you an idea, I skipped the Note 5 in favor of my Note 4 at the time because of the removable battery and no SD card. The Note 7 however, was new enough to get me over to the other side and give the "no removable battery" a go (one of the added reasons was also the 256 GB SD card lol).
Right now, my personal options for a new phone are Pixel, V20, S7 Edge or back to my old Note 4 for the time being. And in all honesty, unless I like how the S7 Edge feels within a cover, I'll likely end up with my Note 4 again. I need the space an SD slot can provide me, and well, I'm still kind of hooked to the idea of being able to remove a battery and put a new one in
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Like you, I held off on the 5 because of those issues. But I'm not a huge fan of the edges/curves. There's not a case on the market that provides decent protection for it simply due to the design. To make matters worse, Zagg pulled its tempered glass protectors because they weren't staying on. Haven't found one yet that does. Functionally, it's an awful design. It's easily broken. The v20 is an option, but it's really expensive, and I just can't justify that for an LG. They don't deserve it. I've never had luck with LG devices lasting. I'm not even remotely interested in the Pixel, but my Note 4 screen has burn-in. The s7 Edge isn't awful, but I was hoping for more in terms of performance. I may just return this one and get a regular s7.

The closest thing to the note 7 is the note 5.. I'm actually using both of them till I return my note 7..lol

I got the N5 when it came out, i was hesitant about the battery and memory (reason i got the 64gb) but i have had no issues. Im glad i didn't sell it. Its in perfect condition.
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keithfrombm said:
The v20 is an option, but it's really expensive, and I just can't justify that for an LG. They don't deserve it. I've never had luck with LG devices lasting.
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Hmm, I think that's a bit the thing. While I have read others saying similar things, I never had any issues with LG Prada that I had when it first came out. I loved that phone at the time.. but granted, it's also the only LG I ever owned so I don't really know for sure how the brand holds up with other models.

I bought an LG TV & Sound plate, and have owned a G2 & Tab 7.0. only the Tab 7 still works. Also, WAAAAY back in the day I had an LG Vu (in the pre-smart phone era). The $200 rebate helps lean me towards it.

keithfrombm said:
I bought an LG TV & Sound plate, and have owned a G2 & Tab 7.0. only the Tab 7 still works. Also, WAAAAY back in the day I had an LG Vu (in the pre-smart phone era). The $200 rebate helps lean me towards it.
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There's a rebate on the V20 with ATT? If so, that may just be it for me to get pulled into it.

svache said:
There's a rebate on the V20 with ATT? If so, that may just be it for me to get pulled into it.
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You have to trade in a paid off smartphone with a minimum value of $5. LOL I'm serious.

keithfrombm said:
You have to trade in a paid off smartphone with a minimum value of $5. LOL I'm serious.
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Hmm... darnit, I wish I didn't destroy a bunch of old smartphones a few months ago. Unsure if there's anything left besides my trusty Note 4... not really feeling like giving that phone up (plus it will get as much if not more when I sell it second hand).. imagine something like the Note 7 debacle happens again lol
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Hmm just quickly checked.. still have to Galaxy S's (the first one)... guess I could get rid of those lol
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Hmm it seems I have a few more old phones, but they're all older than the S and unsure if they are all qualified to them as "smartphone", I even still have the LG Prada lol

Att charges 830 for the v20 and T-Mobile charges 750. Att is a rip off.

borijess said:
Att charges 830 for the v20 and T-Mobile charges 750. Att is a rip off.
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I agree, ATT is a lot more expensive, not just phones but also with the plans. Sadly it's also the only one (together with Verizon, but I want GSM for my trips to Europe so no chance I go to them) that has decent coverage in my state. T-mobile really lacks when it comes to coverage, their customer service isn't that great either in all honesty. The price is right, I agree, if only they had decent coverage then I could live with it I guess.

This might be good for us.
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/10/23...tedly-let-customers-get-a-galaxy-s8-for-free/

borijess said:
This might be good for us.
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/10/23...tedly-let-customers-get-a-galaxy-s8-for-free/
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What about those that just stayed with their old Note 5. This is interesting. No point in me going to a s7 when i still have a perfect N5. Hope im not screwed for not jumping to the s7
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mayonesa01 said:
What about those that just stayed with their old Note 5. This is interesting. No point in me going to a s7 when i still have a perfect N5. Hope im not screwed for not jumping to the s7
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I am thinking of holding on to the note 7 shut it off and use my one plus 3 until the s8 arrives. Then I will exchange for a s7 edge.

I wanted to hold out with my N7 but when they banned them on flights I figured just switch and deal with it...I went with the s7 edge because it was the closest to the N7...I've had it a few weeks now and it's okay. does most of the things the N7 did...I am unhappy with the screen size and do wish I had the stylus...Battery life is similar..But I do feel like I have gone backwards...
I have been calling ATT cust service and my local store trying to convince them to let me get the upgrade when the N8/S8 comes out but they wont...so I'm unhappy I'm locked into this Next contract with a year old phone..
I read Samsung may be doing upgrade offers to the N8 for N7 owners so there is still hope....
This S7 edge is an okay replacement to get us thru but its not a N7....

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I wanted to hold out with my N7 but when they banned them on flights I figured just switch and deal with it...I went with the s7 edge because it was the closest to the N7...I've had it a few weeks now and it's okay. does most of the things the N7 did...I am unhappy with the screen size and do wish I had the stylus...Battery life is similar..But I do feel like I have gone backwards...
I have been calling ATT cust service and my local store trying to convince them to let me get the upgrade when the N8/S8 comes out but they wont...so I'm unhappy I'm locked into this Next contract with a year old phone..
I read Samsung may be doing upgrade offers to the N8 for N7 owners so there is still hope....
This S7 edge is an okay replacement to get us thru but its not a N7....
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You're not necessarily locked into it though.. if you have the Next 12, and if you still have several months to go until the 12 months, you could pay forward to get the upgrade. The rules are pretty much saying that it needs to be paid for 12 months, not that you cannot upgrade for 12 months. Meaning, you pay a few months extra (let's say it comes out in august, you would have to pay 2-3 months extra probably). It isn't a favorable option since the phone you're essentially renting from them becomes more expensive to rent, but I have had it confirmed by an ATT rep that this is indeed possible to do.

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You're not necessarily locked into it though.. if you have the Next 12, and if you still have several months to go until the 12 months, you could pay forward to get the upgrade. The rules are pretty much saying that it needs to be paid for 12 months, not that you cannot upgrade for 12 months. Meaning, you pay a few months extra (let's say it comes out in august, you would have to pay 2-3 months extra probably). It isn't a favorable option since the phone you're essentially renting from them becomes more expensive to rent, but I have had it confirmed by an ATT rep that this is indeed possible to do.
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I'm on the Next 30....I'll call ATT tomorrow and see if I can switch to the 12...ur right it's a better option altho i guess a little more expensive...

Who's gonna keep using their Note 7?

There's absolutely no other phone I want, so I'm seriously considering not turning my phone in and continuing to use it. Plus I'm not at all happy with the compensation of a $25 credit. What I would deem fair is allowing me to "use" an S7e or ANY phone I want until a suitable replacement phone (S8, Note 8, etc.) becomes available and then turning in the loaner for the better phone. Anyway... anyone else going to chance it and just keep on using their Note 7?
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I really like the phone. But, it's not worth risking my life and property for.

Just got my replacement in the mail last Thursday. It's been working just fine. Doesn't get hot or anything with heavy use. I'm going to continue using my revised note 7 till they try to force me to deactivate it

Ive had a rough time getting a replacement, so ive been looking into the pixel xl or just snag a nexus 6p for cheap. Its not worth risking to me.
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I'm going to keep mine because I have not had any issues and do not want to get a new phone. This mostly due to how terrible the corporate sprint store near me is. I had to go into the store 3 times to get a replacement.

The only problem (aside from the whole catching fire thing) is I doubt they'll be working on any software updates for the Note 7 now. No Nougut for the Note 7?
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I really wish there were better options out right now I would switch in a heart beat. Unfortunately there's nothing even close out right now or coming out in the next few weeks. If they force us to move on I'll probably go with the v20 or 7 edge.
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I upgraded from a Note 3 to a Note 7. I need a Note with Micro SD card slot. I went on Ebay today and bought the best Note 4 I saw as a backup plan. I still have the original recalled Note 7 and plan to keep it for now. But like kstephens98 said, it won't get updates. And who's gonna wanna continue development here? I think I'll probably use the Note 4 until (hopefully) the Note 8 comes out. I just hope I can still get a full refund if it comes down to that. There's no other new phone out there that I would be interested in.

there is no competition.
i'll hold it until they have another fixed batch or until the Note 8.

Keeping mine
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Absolutely keeping mine. It's the best phone I've had, it's the phone I want to have, and I have absolutely no issues with it. No overheating. Doesn't even get warm.

T4eTurtleC1ub said:
Absolutely keeping mine. It's the best phone I've had, it's the phone I want to have, and I have absolutely no issues with it. No overheating. Doesn't even get warm.
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As much as this comment exactly describes how i feel i have to return the phone. This is the hsrdest decision. Even harder than returning the first one cause last tine i knew it would be conning back. But it is now giing to be gone forever.
The main reasons are these
1) the phone cost $900. If i keep it i cannot get a new one probably ever.
2) development Will be non existent.
3) no resale value at all in the rare chance i could afford another one.
4) my husband will refuse to let me keep it even if i wanted to ignore 1-3
I was hoping for a new batch but from what I've read Samsung has officially dropped the note 7 all together.
Out the money for my case and have a gear vr which i cannot use. THIS SUCKS
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Just an FYI just got this tidbit from Sprint Chat:
"Daniel M:*You can check the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with our Telesales team as the device is not available online and we are trying to get it back soon but any date is not confirmed."
was also confirmed by Telesales
If they get the note 5 back, I'd take that. I honestly don't think PHYSICALLY the note 7 is that different. On top of that, the Note 5 is honestly the best alternative. As sad as it is to say that a year old phone is the best alternative...it really, honestly is. I can deal without the USB-C, I can even deal with the lack of SD Card support(I haven't used an SD card in ages as long as there's a 64gb version). The water resistance would be nice...but after owning the S5, it was more.....convenient than anything. The "IF it drops in the water I don't have anything the worry about" feeling. I took underwater pics once just to say I did and could but....not like I'm gonna go swimming with that bad boy in my pocket lol.
Lastly, and most importantly for me, is the S-Pen. Unlike a good number of people, I actually use my....a lot. Which I find either people use it A LOT, or never lol. Anyway, if/when the Note 5 becomes available again, then I'll go back to that. But this Note 7 really was the PERFECT phone.
Water Resistance
S-Pen
AMAZIN screen to body ratio
iris scanner is way more functional than I anticipated
just the right about of edge on the screen
THE SCREEN PERIOD lol
the camera was near flawless in my opinion
everything about this phone......
If only Samsung wouldn't have rushed things. I think this phone would have beat out the iPhone anyway. Thing is, people who buy iPhones, buy iPhones. Getting them to switch is difficult because they're usually invested in apple products. iPads, Macbooks, lightning adapters, etc. People who buy Android phones are usually invested in it. Samsung people usually have Samsung Tablets, enjoy the gmail/google apps integration, enjoy the mass amount of free apps from the app store lol. This makes me want to cry lol

Went ahead and exchanged mine for an S7 Edge. It's a very nice phone too. Plus I didn't use the S-Pen like I thought I would.
In addition, Got two free gifts for my first note and my replacement note and now I've been approved for my S7 Edge. Three gifts, one purchase.
Anyone thinking of trading it in and doing the gift thing, sorry, it ended Oct 9th I believe.

fgr said:
Went ahead and exchanged mine for an S7 Edge. It's a very nice phone too. Plus I didn't use the S-Pen like I thought I would.
In addition, Got two free gifts for my first note and my replacement note and now I've been approved for my S7 Edge. Three gifts, one purchase.
Anyone thinking of trading it in and doing the gift thing, sorry, it ended Oct 9th I believe.
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They would end it just before they got destroyed with people switching and double dipping lol

I am going to keep mine. I still have my old Note 5, 4 and 3 so I have options.

Just got a text from sprint giving me 15 days to return my note to avoid a non return fee

jionny said:
Just got a text from sprint giving me 15 days to return my note to avoid a non return fee
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ugh. I am going to call the corp guys tomorrow when I have time to ask what they are going to let me get away with. I am leaning like some others to the LG V20, but since it doesn't come out until the 28th it's outside a 15 day window. Would go without phone/phone payments and a Note 4 I pick up used for now if it meant using my upgrade later.
already sent my old phone back to them, as required to not get charged. So can't go back to that. After thinking about it, the S7 or S7E is a horrible choice since they will be replaced soon and then I'll be pissed I just got an old model.

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Keeping mine
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Ditto....like most of you I'm paying the extra few bucks a month to upgrade with each new release so I'll hang on to my 7 til Sammy drops a new flagship.

Me!!
kstephens98 said:
There's absolutely no other phone I want, so I'm seriously considering not turning my phone in and continuing to use it. Plus I'm not at all happy with the compensation of a $25 credit. What I would deem fair is allowing me to "use" an S7e or ANY phone I want until a suitable replacement phone (S8, Note 8, etc.) becomes available and then turning in the loaner for the better phone. Anyway... anyone else going to chance it and just keep on using their Note 7?
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I am going to keep using mine. There is NOTHING else that is even close to the Note 7. All of us who own the phone knows it is the sweetest one out there. I had considered the LG V20, but I would feel as though I had an inferior phone; judging by the reviews.
The reason I am here today is to root the phone to prevent Samsung from sending some type of kill update.

New stocks of Note Edge at T-Mobile

I have found new Note Edge phones at two T-Mobile stores near Atlanta. Should I use my Jump plan to get one?
I love my regular Note 4 and was planning to hand it off to my wife when I got a Note 7 (replacing her Note 3). A few days ago the Note 4 started claiming the battery was too cold and refusing to charge, then said it was too hot and shutting down after 30 seconds of up time. The warranty replacement is backordered, but when it comes in I might switch to a newer phone. I really need to keep a stylus phone, so what do you advise?

gnik luap said:
I have found new Note Edge phones at two T-Mobile stores near Atlanta. Should I use my Jump plan to get one?
I love my regular Note 4 and was planning to hand it off to my wife when I got a Note 7 (replacing her Note 3). A few days ago the Note 4 started claiming the battery was too cold and refusing to charge, then said it was too hot and shutting down after 30 seconds of up time. The warranty replacement is backordered, but when it comes in I might switch to a newer phone. I really need to keep a stylus phone, so what do you advise?
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So what did you decide on?
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ubigred said:
So what did you decide on?
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I decided to get a Note 5, despite the glass back, non-expandable memory, and sealed battery. At least it'll get one more OS update,and my wife always uses a heavy case, so I can pass it on to her when I get a Note 8.
The problem now is that every store I called said they had sold the last Note 5 and don't know when or even if they'll get more in. I even looked for a refurbished on the Samsung site, but they just point back to Tmobile.
My replacement Note 4 is in great shape, but it seems to lose the GPS signal pretty often.

gnik luap said:
I decided to get a Note 5, despite the glass back, non-expandable memory, and sealed battery. At least it'll get one more OS update,and my wife always uses a heavy case, so I can pass it on to her when I get a Note 8.
The problem now is that every store I called said they had sold the last Note 5 and don't know when or even if they'll get more in. I even looked for a refurbished on the Samsung site, but they just point back to Tmobile.
My replacement Note 4 is in great shape, but it seems to lose the GPS signal pretty often.
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Still have my Note 4 waiting on something better. Note 8?
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Yes, I don't think Samsung will kill the Note line, so there'll be a Note 8 release next August or September.