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  1. Android News

    Someone uses the WiFi hotspot name ‘Galaxy Note 7’ during a flight, causes multiple delays

    Traveling during the holidays is tough enough, but having someone else cause you to miss your flight can be infuriating. It seems someone used the name Galaxy Note 7 as their SSID for a WiFi hotspot, and it caused the eventual cancellation of the next flight out.
  2. Android News

    There are still 140,000 Galaxy Note 7s being used in South Korea

    A new report shows that about 140,000 Galaxy Note 7s have yet to be returned in the company's home of South Korea. Samsung is looking into different methods to ensure the safety of users and to continue to encourage owners of the device to come in for a replacement.
  3. Android News

    Report claims more people are using the Galaxy Note 7 than the LG V20 and OnePlus 3T combined

    Apteligent is about to release a report that claims the Galaxy Note 7 is still a highly used smartphone (even after the recall). If accurate, it seems there are more people using the Galaxy Note 7, than there are people who use the LG V20 and OnePlus 3T combined.
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    Note 7 status update please

    I have a Note 4. I was just about the purchase the Note 7 when all the recalls came out. I really need to upgrade from my Note 4 but I don't want to get the Galaxy phone. Does anyone know the status of the Note 7? Or are they coming out with a Note 8 instead, if so, does anyone know when?
  5. Android News

    Samsung has finished their Galaxy Note 7 investigation

    Samsung has finished their internal investigation of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosion issues. Unfortunately, the company has yet to come forth with details, though they've previously promised to do so by the end of the year. Samsung's mobile chief Koh Dong-jin has also reportedly sent emails...
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  6. Android News

    Verizon will let Samsung kill the Galaxy Note 7 on January 5th

    Samsung has said they want to prevent the Note 7 from connecting to cellular networks as a way to convince people to return the device. Verizon has previously said they didn't want to allow this, but now it seems they'll let Samsung do it on January 5th.
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  7. Android News

    Worst failure of 2016: Freedom 251 or Galaxy Note 7?

    In their latest poll, Phandroid aims to find out which phone was the worst failure of 2016. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was the lone competitor due to its global recall from battery issues, but now the Freedom 251 is being considered due to its cost of being less than $5 when that was practically...
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  8. Android News

    There are still a lot of Galaxy Note 7 owners who will not give up their smartphone

    With the Galaxy Note 7 recall, you would think people are doing anything they can to return the smartphone to Samsung. However, there are a number of die-hard fans who refuse to return their smartphone and are looking for ways to keep it active.
  9. Android News

    AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint confirm when the final Note 7 update will arrive

    After Verizon announced it would not be releasing the final update for the Galaxy Note 7 which would render the device useless, the other big 3 carriers in the US have confirmed when the update will be arriving.
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    Dont Update Your GALAXY NOTE 7 on December 13-15 of 2016! (Important For Note 7 Owners)

    Today Samsung Announced a new update that will have the following changes: The update includes: • Bricking the device (forcing owners to send back for refund) Now this is bit of an issue for those who still owns this type of device, i dont own one, but dont be tempted to update unless some...
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    Verizon Will NOT Comply!! Rock your Note 7

    https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-software-update-will-brick-the-few-remaining-note-7s-left-in-the-wild/?ftag=CAD1acfa04&bhid=27250155223845755507268562261907
  12. Android News

    Samsung will update Galaxy Note 7 devices in Europe, limiting battery capacity to 30%

    We're seeing Samsung work with local wireless providers in Australia, the United States and Canada to push out an update that will prevent it from connecting to a cellular network. In Europe though, it's being reported that Samsung will push out an update that limits the phone's battery capacity...
  13. Android News

    Verizon won't be rolling out the update to kill the Galaxy Note 7

    Earlier today, Samsung confirmed it will issue an update to Galaxy Note 7 devices on December 19th rendering them useless. The update will prevent the phone's battery from charging. Verizon's statement says it will not roll out the update because Note 7 owners may not be able to quickly switch...
  14. Android News

    Galaxy Note 7 owners in the United States could have their device disabled next week

    Samsung has announced they'll be disabling the WiFi, Bluetooth and cellular connectivity of Galaxy Note 7 customers in both Australia as well as Canada. Today, The Verge says someone on US Cellular received a notification saying they'll be doing the same to their device next week.
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  15. Android News

    On December 15th, the Galaxy Note 7 will not be able to connect to any Canadian wireless networks

    At the end of last month, we learned that the Galaxy Note 7 in Australia would receive an OTA update that would prevent it from connecting to any local wireless carriers. Today, it's been announced that the same thing will happen to Canadian Galaxy Note 7 phones on December 15th.
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    Verizon sent me a check for?

    Just got a $64 check from Verizon dated at the end of November for "Note 7 recall" I haven't and have no plans on turning mine back in untill at least the S8 is on the market. Has anyone got these checks yet? Is this some gotcha ploy, if I cash this crap $64 check are they still going to honor...
  17. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery problems likely caused by internal margins

    A new report from a company called Instrumental has shed some light on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7's battery issues. The report says that Samsung was too aggressive in its internal design margins for the Galaxy Note 7, which left no room for the phone's battery to expand even during normal usage.
  18. johnpjackson

    Nougat for the Note 7? :)

    So.... I'm very entertained and pleased by the idea of the potential to get to Android N on my Note 7 someday, and not necessarily in the too far off future. I wonder how close this would being us to that, assuming it is a correct expectation. It seems easy to believe it would be...
  19. Mdraej99

    I miss my phone!

    This S7 is nice I guess but it's no Note 7! I miss my phone!
  20. Android News

    Report: Samsung is not allowing some Galaxy Note 7 owners in Australia to connect to their carrier

    Samsung has been trying to get people all across the world to return their Galaxy Note 7 smartphone due to safety concerns. However, some people have refused to do this, and now a report out of Australia says Samsung is preventing some Galaxy Note 7 customers from connecting to their wireless...
  21. Android News

    Samsung may be sharing the Galaxy Note 7 investigation results next month

    Samsung is expected to announce the results of its Galaxy Note 7 investigation before the end of the year. The investigation began on November 11th and is working to figure out what exactly caused the device to catch fire.
  22. Preach2k

    Samsung reveals ‘false’ reports of Galaxy Note 7 fires!

    Here’s a breakdown of false reports by country: USA – 9 South Korea – 3 France – 2 UK – 1 Canada – 1 Singapore – 1 Turkey – 1 Vietnam – 1 Croatia – 1 Romania – 1 Iraq – 1 Lebanon – 1 United Arab Emirates – 1 Czech Republic – 1...
  23. Android News

    Samsung France is giving their Note 7 customers a free 128GB SD card as an apology for the recall

    We recently saw GoPro offer to give those who purchased a recalled Karma drone a free Hero 5, and many were wondering why Samsung didn't do something similar. The company's French division has been sending a letter to Galaxy Note 7 customers and giving them a free 128GB microSD card along with a...
  24. Android News

    More polls show Samsung's reputation is still intact following Galaxy Note 7 fiasco

    Early analysis suggested Samsung was retaining many of their customers despite the huge Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery issues which forced a global recall. A new poll conducted by Reuters shows evidence that this market trend is accurate, with most people saying they would buy another Samsung...
  25. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall leads to 18.6% drop in Samsung's market share in Q3

    The global recall and discontinuation of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have taken a toll on Samsung's market share. During Q3, Samsung saw its market share shrink 18.6% when compared to the same period in 2015. Fortunately for Samsung, it still managed to beat out the competition and retain its...
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