Zte zmax pro tmobile worth it for $179? - ZTE Zmax Pro Questions & Answers

i am looking to buy a phone under $200(my samsung galaxy s5 broke)
my question is will zte zmax pro provide sufficient performance comparable to samsung galaxy s5?
i need to a phone to talk, text, youtube videos and social media like Facebook, work related apps, espn app etc,
will zte zmax pro be a good device? is snapdragon 617 sufficient to use in 2016?

Best phone out there for the price! I bought it as a back up phone and im instead using it as my daily driver! Using Nova launcher, this thing is very fast and smooth! Im now using my Note 4 as my back up until Samsung comes out with the new/ fixed Note 7 or gonna hold out for the Note 8
It has a CM look-feel, but with the Nova launcher and a few apps, I made it look more like a Sammy phone!
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Goody68 said:
Best phone out there for the price! I bought it as a back up phone and im instead using it as my daily driver! Using Nova launcher, this thing is very fast and smooth! Im now using my Note 4 as my back up until Samsung comes out with the new/ fixed Note 7 or gonna hold out for the Note 8
It has a CM look-feel, but with the Nova launcher and a few apps, I made it look more like a Sammy phone!
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Goody68 said:
Best phone out there for the price! I bought it as a back up phone and im instead using it as my daily driver! Using Nova launcher, this thing is very fast and smooth! Im now using my Note 4 as my back up until Samsung comes out with the new/ fixed Note 7 or gonna hold out for the Note 8
It has a CM look-feel, but with the Nova launcher and a few apps, I made it look more like a Sammy phone!
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Goody68 said:
Best phone out there for the price! I bought it as a back up phone and im instead using it as my daily driver! Using Nova launcher, this thing is very fast and smooth! Im now using my Note 4 as my back up until Samsung comes out with the new/ fixed Note 7 or gonna hold out for the Note 8
It has a CM look-feel, but with the Nova launcher and a few apps, I made it look more like a Sammy phone!
so in your opinion worth the $179 fro tmobile?
what is nova launcher?
what is CM look and feel?
nova and few apps can you recommend?
i read the screen has screen tearing issues during gaming/watching youtube videos? has ZTE updated the phone to fix bugs and stuff?
i am sorry for asking so many different questions it's that i have never used a ZTE phone before
so you are saying the 2GB ram and snapdragon 617 should be good enough performance wise for what i am looking to do?
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monty1992 said:
Goody68 said:
so in your opinion worth the $179 fro tmobile?
i read the screen has screen tearing issues during gaming/watching youtube videos? has ZTE updated the phone to fix bugs and stuff?
i am sorry for asking so many different questions it's that i have never used a ZTE phone before
so you are saying the 2GB ram and snapdragon 617 should be good enough performance wise for what i am looking to do?
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It fix all the bugs on my phone in my metroPCS update. I think you will have a better deal at metro. They have it for $99 if you are a current subscriber and even more if you port your number they will give it to you for $40. Not exactly sure but you will pay almost next to nothing if you port your number for zmaxpro.
If you care for root though, there is no root for this phone. I got zmaxpro for the price and VR capability. Big screen is a plus.
You can do all you plan to do with this phone.
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Why go Tmo when you can get the metro one and just get it unlocked for under $10 now. $80 OOP for me. Get a throwaway number as you can't port Tmo one.
As mentioned, no root yet,and the issues were fixed. Mine's been solid while I'm playing around with ROM's on my note 4.
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dbpaddler said:
Why go Tmo when you can get the metro one and just get it unlocked for under $10 now. $80 OOP for me. Get a throwaway number as you can't port Tmo one.
As mentioned, no root yet,and the issues were fixed. Mine's been solid while I'm playing around with ROM's on my note 4.
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Many folks on many forums saying the above, " why pay 179 just get it for 99 at metro ..."
Well I didnt find that route to be effective for me wanting to use it on T Mobile. Basically all the Metro stores wanted additional fees to activate device plus min one month service I recall ( I did this back in Nov 2016) plus getting the phone unlocked was not cheap, I think this device requires the use of the unlock app software which a few places on the internet charge $50 or more for. Since it wont unlock with just the code system.

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Many folks on many forums saying the above, " why pay 179 just get it for 99 at metro ..."
Well I didnt find that route to be effective for me wanting to use it on T Mobile. Basically all the Metro stores wanted additional fees to activate device plus min one month service I recall ( I did this back in Nov 2016) plus getting the phone unlocked was not cheap, I think this device requires the use of the unlock app software which a few places on the internet charge $50 or more for. Since it wont unlock with just the code system.
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Look at the date I posted. Things change. I paid 70 at the time. 40 for the phone. 30 for one month of service. And $15 to unlock.
That said, my phone has battery issues, big time. I'm going to have to send it back. I'd they replace it, then I'm screwed as it'll be locked to metro and the imei won't be in the database so it won't be able to be unlocked. Will be useless for Tmo.
I ended up with a Moto Z Play for $205. I also ended up with an extra Note 4 for $120. So I'm fine with the Note 4 for the Daily driver and Z Play for backup. Will wait and see what they do with the Note 7 as a refurb with slightly smaller battery.

I just bought one of these. What kind of battery issues are you experiencing?

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I just bought one of these. What kind of battery issues are you experiencing?
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Battery shows when 100% the whole time then dies. When the battery gets low it won't charge. Goes to zero and sits. Have to put it in the fridge to chill for a while and then it will charge again. I have to rma it, and then I'll be screwed as it will be locked and metro won't have the meid in the database.

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I just bought one of these. What kind of battery issues are you experiencing?
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None. Thing is solid, love the IPS display.
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Look at the date I posted. Things change. I paid 70 at the time. 40 for the phone. 30 for one month of service. And $15 to unlock.
That said, my phone has battery issues, big time. I'm going to have to send it back. I'd they replace it, then I'm screwed as it'll be locked to metro and the imei won't be in the database so it won't be able to be unlocked. Will be useless for Tmo.
I ended up with a Moto Z Play for $205. I also ended up with an extra Note 4 for $120. So I'm fine with the Note 4 for the Daily driver and Z Play for backup. Will wait and see what they do with the Note 7 as a refurb with slightly smaller battery.
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Battery shows when 100% the whole time then dies. When the battery gets low it won't charge. Goes to zero and sits. Have to put it in the fridge to chill for a while and then it will charge again. I have to rma it, and then I'll be screwed as it will be locked and metro won't have the meid in the database.
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That sounds like it stinks. Did you update to the latest firmware? What was the H/W , Date, and the last 6 of the S/N?

If you port in the phone is currently free plus whatever service plan you get.

dbpaddler said:
Battery shows when 100% the whole time then dies. When the battery gets low it won't charge. Goes to zero and sits. Have to put it in the fridge to chill for a while and then it will charge again. I have to rma it, and then I'll be screwed as it will be locked and metro won't have the meid in the database.
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Mine has been working pretty well for me. I suggest that maybe you try to get a replacement. if possible.

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Mine has been working pretty well for me. I suggest that maybe you try to get a replacement. if possible.
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I'm quite sure it's defective and not the norm. Although it seems to be a not so uncommon defect. But getting it replaced does nothing for me as the phone becomes useless outside of metro as the replacement will be carrier locked to metro, and with the meid not being in their database, there's no way of getting it unlocked so you're pretty much screwed. It becomes a wifi device, or you sell it. So it's been sitting in a drawer collecting dust.

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Should I get a nexus 6P or wait?

Hi all,
I currently have a HTC M8 One with a semi-functioning charge port. I don't want to pay $150 to have it fixed. So, I'm looking at what's out there and coming. The specs on the Nexus 6 P look great but the HTC M10 one and Samsung Galaxy S7 also look great. I'm leaning towards the Nexus6 p but is there anything that makes this phone stand out?? I'm currently on Verizon and thankfully the HTC m8 one has a nano SIM. So activation should be pretty simple.
All depends what you like. I used to buy flagship phones and I've always bought Nexus every time one came out and imo there's just no device like a Nexus device. Maybe OPO but yeah Nexus is the real deal, pure uncut Android. Roms and kernels run better and have no bugs like other devices. It all depends what you like. For me I'm all Nexus and this 6p is by far the best one ever made. The camera is amazing and CPU is great too. Battery life is great. Just depends on what you like really..
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SM210 said:
All depends what you like. I used to buy flagship phones and I've always bought Nexus every time one came out and imo there's just no device like a Nexus device. Maybe OPO but yeah Nexus is the real deal, pure uncut Android. Roms and kernels run better and have no bugs like other devices. It all depends what you like. For me I'm all Nexus and this 6p is by far the best one ever made. The camera is amazing and CPU is great too. Battery life is great. Just depends on what you like really..
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Thanks. Any info is always helpful. I am a flashaholic so this sounds like the best option.
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Thanks. Any info is always helpful. I am a flashaholic so this sounds like the best option.
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Oh yeah man come on over. You'll be in heaven. ?
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I was just helping my brother figure out why his m8 is running so slow. I concluded it is just showing its age. He is envious of my 6p. I say come on over.
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Thanks. Any info is always helpful. I am a flashaholic so this sounds like the best option.
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Nexus everytime mate it's not chocked with bloat ware and buggy skins like touchwiz
Besides this really is the best android phone so far
You'd definitely not regret getting one
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Just ordered. Now I have to be patient. Thanks for the info everyone!!
Congratz! Nexus6 P + XDA = Win Win!
cromanorn said:
Hi all,
I currently have a HTC M8 One with a semi-functioning charge port. I don't want to pay $150 to have it fixed. So, I'm looking at what's out there and coming. The specs on the Nexus 6 P look great but the HTC M10 one and Samsung Galaxy S7 also look great. I'm leaning towards the Nexus6 p but is there anything that makes this phone stand out?? I'm currently on Verizon and thankfully the HTC m8 one has a nano SIM. So activation should be pretty simple.
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Is the N6P able to work on Verizon network?
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Is the N6P able to work on Verizon network?
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I'm using it right now on verizon. Used an activated sim. Not sure if they will activate a new line for it though.
anyone here switch over to N6P from N5X?
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I'm using it right now on verizon. Used an activated sim. Not sure if they will activate a new line for it though.
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Please tell me how you got it to work on Verizon. I used their BYOD service after I logged in and enter my IMEI via this service and it stated that it did not support the N6P.
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talkcc144 said:
Please tell me how you got it to work on Verizon. I used their BYOD service after I logged in and enter my IMEI via this service and it stated that it did not support the N6P.
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I had a galaxy s6 activated already on Verizon. All I did was take the sim out and put it into my 6P. You can't try and activate the 6P itself because they will tell you that it is not supported on their network. You have to use a sim that has been activated for a previous device.
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Thanks. Any info is always helpful. I am a flashaholic so this sounds like the best option.
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With devices and carriers seemingly becoming more and more locked down, I'd highly recommend the n6p for you on that reason alone. I came from a VZW galaxy note 4 and I was very disappointed with the lack of root and development options. Although I will say that, it being my first Samsung device, I did eventually see very little reason to NEED root.. However now that I'm back on a device with more freedom I'm remembering how much I missed the features you can't get otherwise.
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Please tell me how you got it to work on Verizon. I used their BYOD service after I logged in and enter my IMEI via this service and it stated that it did not support the N6P.
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All I did was call VZW (to my understanding you should be able to accomplish the same by going into your local VZW store) and had them overnight me a nano sim card, only because I was coming from Note 4 with micro sim. I popped the sim card in and after about 5 min on the phone with customer support I was up and running.
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Personally, if you're on the fence about it, don't get it. The phone speaks for itself spec wise, and on the hardware level. Stock everything, so fast updates, etc.
If you're into the HTC / Samsung, you're mainly doing it for the software tricks / gimmicks, but also puts you behind the 8 ball as far as updates.
I would have personally waited for SD 820 devices since they are only about a month or so away at this point. And please don't give me the typical apologist "there is always something better around the corner" line. I'm completely aware of that, but there are plenty of devices gonna be announced in less than a month and some releasing shortly after that.
If they were 6+ months out then I would say to dive in head first. But unless you 100% want stock android, there is very little reason to get one at this point.
Just ordered a gold. I have a rooted S6 on Verizon which runs great. But...I want a device running latest and greatest, larger display, and better battery life. S6 has been a delight besides multitasking being borked and battery life. Only things Im really scared Ill miss is the Touchwiz theme engine (yes i said Id miss a touchwiz feature! Lol), and the superior display technology. There are some gorgeous themes on here
teh roxxorz said:
Personally, if you're on the fence about it, don't get it. The phone speaks for itself spec wise, and on the hardware level. Stock everything, so fast updates, etc.
If you're into the HTC / Samsung, you're mainly doing it for the software tricks / gimmicks, but also puts you behind the 8 ball as far as updates.
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One thing you can't argue is the build quality from Huawei compared to HTC and Samsung. Regardless of the software packed into the latter manufacturers, there is no denying that the build quality is far superior.
I had the 6p on two different occasions and ended up returning each of them because it just didn't feel right in my hand. I went back to my trust Nexus 6 and the solid feel is there and the software is right up to par with the 6p.
I'm a fence sitter, i currently have a nexus 5, that is currently running stock, as i was intending to trade it and use the money to offset a nexus 6P.
A few things have kept me on the fence with the 6p such as:
Lack of QI charging, or any cases or accessories to add this - Yes QI charging is slow, in some cases much slower however its incredibly convenient, ive even got a couple of QI chargers with built in batterys that are almost the same size as the nexus 5 put one in my pocket next to the nexus 5 and it charges the phone wirelesly in a pocket
Difficult to repair, I will quite happily take something to bits to fix it, if required and the build quality and ease of disassembly is one of the criteria i look at, the 6p is far from simple to disassemble, the other option would have been nexus protect, but thats not available in the UK.
The bending thread, plus seeing the demo uints at car phone warehouse with the same bend/kink round the button
My sim only plan/network/carrier, at the moment i have a sim only plan for £15/month (approx US$21) for that i get, 2,000 minutes, 5,000 texts and completely unrestricted no limits all you can eat/use as much as you like 4g data with unrestricted all you can use 4G tethering, again no limits no restrictions, unsurprisingly my network Three is no longer offering this, and moving customers off this plan onto something else - the nearest equivalent will cost £20 a month ( US$43) and will see my minutes drop from 2,000 to just 200 with 4G/3G tethering capped at 12GB/month ( handset data remains all you can use ) at the moment im still on the sim 15 plan, but for how much longer I dont know, if anything changes it may be worth getting a phone on contract. ( The US carriers probably offer cheaper/more generous deals. )
so for now I'm intending to keep my nexus 5 going a little longer
New stuff wont available until end of march/April in most cases. Plus the price is at its highest when it's first released

Note 7 v2 being investigated for a possible recall on the new V2 Note7

This is so sad as soon as T-mobile let me take this this back I'm going to return my (Replaced v2 Note7) for my money back and maybe buy a used s7 edge til the Note8.
Sprint and AT&T already is letting customers return the newly replaced v2 Note7 for a full refund.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/7/13196456/sprint-galaxy-note-7-replacement-exchange
http://bgr.com/2016/10/07/galaxy-note-7-exchange-refund-sprint-t-mobile-att-verizon/
Sprint
Sprint was the first carrier to announce unconditional replacements for any customers with a Note 7. “If a Sprint customer with a replacement Note 7 has any concerns regarding their device, we will exchange it for any other device at any Sprint retail store during the investigation window,” a Sprint representative told Recode.
The return policy will presumably get customers the full retail price of the phone towards another device, and given the big sticker price on a Note 7, customers should be able to pick up just about any other smartphone.
T-Mobile
While T-Mobile doesn’t have a specific policy in place for Note 7 devices, the company also told Recode that customers with a Note 7 can use T-Mobile’s standard 14-day “remorse” policy to return or exchange their phone. The 14-day period starts from when customers picked up their replacement Note 7 devices, so most people should still be covered under that window.
AT&T
AT&T followed Sprint’s lead, telling The Verge that customers with a Note 7 can bring their phones into a store and exchange them for any other smartphone. There’s no specified window on how long you have to bring your device in, but given the ongoing investigation by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, it’s not likely to end any time soon.
Verizon
Verizon hasn’t fully outlined its exchange program, but it has committed to exchanging devices. In a statement, a Verizon spokesperson told BGR “for any Verizon customer concerned about the safety of their replacement Note7 smartphone, they will be able to exchange it for an alternate smartphone. We will provide additional details later today.”
T-Mobile is allowing it too.
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T-Mobile is allowing it too.
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Cool thx, I'm going to return then.
I'm going to wait and see if turns out to be a second recall. Looks like the carrier are getting jump on it maybe they know already there's going to be another recall. If they do recall it again you can forget about software updates from the carriers. Now I have to decide if I want to get the LG V20 or go back to the iPhone SE if they do a 2nd recall. Battery life on that little phone was awesome. Only phone I managed to get 1 1/2 days of usage before having to charge it. What a ride from the anticipation of receiving the device to this now. At least I got 2 256gb memory cards out of this ordeal.
ATT may stop selling the Note 7
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/1...-in-unprecedented-move-following-latest-fire/
keeps getting worse for the Note 7. If that happens most likely the rest of the carriers will follow through.
Wow this sucks, theres no other phone that I like out there right now either. Pixel looks nice but no sd cards kills it for me, the 4k will eat up the sd card, even with unlimited cloud storage. v20 is eh.... and iphone 7... well its an iphone...
Wow I just got my replacement today lol. I'm hoping it's just a one off that exploded I really like this phone and I don't want an official recall on V2.
The Pixel is the only other choice for me too but I don't think the camera on the Pixel will produce the depth that the note 7 does and I love those deep looking shots.
Just returned the Note7 v2 for a full refund. Using an LG G3 as a temp phone for now, tired of all these crap.
Welp, time to return my V2, and get another replacement Note 7, and do the 256GB SD Card trick again :'D. Then return that for a $50 restocking fee and get the Pixel.... /sarcasm
or was it?
I got mine the other. Everything is perfect, which I'm quite surprised lol. Did a back up restore and I thought it would get hot and it didn't. It wasn't even laggy while downloading and installing my apps. I seriously hope there is no recall. This phone just rocks at least for now.
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Considering there have been no other reports ov v2 phones melting, I'm inclined to think it's a one-off event so I plan to keep mine until I hear differently. I really like this phone, and being a JOD customer, I don't worry about resale value.
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Just returned the Note7 v2 for a full refund. Using an LG G3 as a temp phone for now, tired of all these crap.
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What's funny is you got 61 post total and you finally create a thread to spread what might be false info depending on if the phone that burns up ends up being a version one note 7
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What's funny is you got 61 post total and you finally create a thread to spread what might be false info depending on if the phone that burns up ends up being a version one note 7
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To each his own. I do hope your note 7 wont overheat, I rather be safe then sorry.
Maris_ said:
Considering there have been no other reports ov v2 phones melting, I'm inclined to think it's a one-off event so I plan to keep mine until I hear differently. I really like this phone, and being a JOD customer, I don't worry about resale value.
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Yeah there is another V2 in Taiwan that started smoking. Getting interesting
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Yeah there is another V2 in Taiwan that started smoking. Getting interesting
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If all the US carriers are letting us return with no questions ask, that alone is reason enough for me to return.
I might buy this phone:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...5ac&ksprof_id=10&ksaffcode=1943582&ksdevice=c
Maris_ said:
Considering there have been no other reports ov v2 phones melting, I'm inclined to think it's a one-off event so I plan to keep mine until I hear differently. I really like this phone, and being a JOD customer, I don't worry about resale value.
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http://www.androidcentral.com/alleged-replacement-note-7-catches-fire-minnesota
their are now 3 reports of v2 note 7 problems.
Intub8 said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/alleged-replacement-note-7-catches-fire-minnesota
their are now 3 reports of v2 note 7 problems.
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It's over. Even if all three are proven to be false or another recall happens and they actually get it right, no airline will ever let you carry a note 7 again. Even if you get past security the little ***** sitting next to you will probably freak and scream you brought a bomb on the plane.
The average person thinks every phone is a iPhone or a Galaxy, you honestly think they will believe your device is safe if they find out it is a note 7?
If tmobile had any class they would give us at the very least our previous pre upgrade phone free of charge until the next note or whatever you decide to upgrade to. Instead many of us will be forced into buying a phone we don't want, wasting a Jump, etc.
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It's over. Even if all three are proven to be false or another recall happens and they actually get it right, no airline will ever let you carry a note 7 again. Even if you get past security the little ***** sitting next to you will probably freak and scream you brought a bomb on the plane.
The average person thinks every phone is a iPhone or a Galaxy, you honestly think they will believe your device is safe if they find out it is a note 7?
If tmobile had any class they would give us at the very least our previous pre upgrade phone free of charge until the next note or whatever you decide to upgrade to. Instead many of us will be forced into buying a phone we don't want, wasting a Jump, etc.
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I agree. I wish I could go back to August and just not buy the phone. I traded in my s7 edge and paid $180 to upgrade early. Not to mention the deposit for 2 notes. I will never see that money again. So I can get another s7 edge and be out the cash I paid to upgrade early and have to start back at payment number 1 out of 24. Feel like a rape victim from law and order.
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That video was somewhat disheartening. And only 2 hours old?
All I need is for that to hit the news then my daughter and my mother will both have a tizzy all over again and start worrying about Samsung melting my face off.
This has been a pretty rough ride. I feel like I bought a Ford Pinto.
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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.
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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!!
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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.

Check your Vzw accounts. Credits!

Since Verizon is not selling note 7 anymore. They are all canceling the note 7 contracts and giving your upgrades back and billing your credit for what you have paid for the payments plan back.
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Wow!
dadsterflip said:
Since Verizon is not selling note 7 anymore. They are all canceling the note 7 contracts and giving your upgrades back and billing your credit for what you have paid for the payments plan back.
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I am thinking of going to a LG V20. First I will check to determine whether it might end up having a Verizonized Interface like the Note 7. I guess checking in with the V10 and G5 owners be a good indicator. If so, bye bye VZW! If we keep the Note 7s, we'll never see Nougat (or any update). I might even put up with the crappy resolution and go with an Iphone 7 plus (401 or 402 ppi .......Yeacccch!)
I'm hoping they'll let customers keep their note 7's as they're not going to refurb them, since it's being cancelled altogether.
I haven't been able to confirm nor deny whether it's possible to keep the note 7, but I'm hoping.
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I'm hoping they'll let customers keep their note 7's as they're not going to refurb them, since it's being cancelled altogether.
I haven't been able to confirm nor deny whether it's possible to keep the note 7, but I'm hoping.
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I still have mine lmao walked out with z force droid and the note 7 still..
She said supposedly I'll get a return kit at some point but not sure about that
elliwigy said:
I still have mine lmao walked out with z force droid and the note 7 still..
She said supposedly I'll get a return kit at some point but not sure about that
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Let me know what you think of the Z. I'm interested in that one too.
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Let me know what you think of the Z. I'm interested in that one too.
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so far so good!
It looks like you are correct. I just logged into my business account and it suddenly shows that line eligible for an upgrade.
128gb Pixel XL in Silver just ordered. I'm done with phone swaps. I still keep the 2gb monthly bonus data. Unfortunately the Pixel isn't eligible for the Annual Upgrade Program which was a big part of why I bought the Note 7 knowing if it was poor it was only for 12 months. Did it online so they charged a 20 dollar upgrade fee. I will be calling tomorrow to get that refunded along with 35 bucks for the hand laid carbon fiber case I bought for the Note 7 that is now worthless... even as a paperweight lol. I'm also going to make sure I get the 300 dollar (over 24 months) credit for the Note 7 trade in and the Daydream Viewer. Even if I don't get the 35 bucks for the case I can sell the Gear VR, 256gb SD card and Fit 2.... It'll work out.
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Is Verizon gonna credit me for the $65 case that I bought from Best Buy and the car charger, wireless charger and extra cables etc...? I doubt it. Thanks big red.
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Is Verizon gonna credit me for the $65 case that I bought from Best Buy and the car charger, wireless charger and extra cables etc...? I doubt it. Thanks big red.
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why would they if you bought them from best buy?
Was a rhetorical question really. I wouldn't expect V to refund me for something I bought elsewhere. Still sucks though. I sure hope Best Buy will honor a refund given the circumstances.
The thing that ticks me off is that the N7 had pretty much dominant specs when compared to other 2016 model phones/phablets but it is what it is.
What other modern phones (on vzw) are root friendly and have big ars screens? Was eyeballing the pixel but No MicroSD is a big bummer for me and who knows about rooting Android N (7.1) Moto Z looks pretty nice. Apple is NOT an option. Made that mistake already for 4years.
(Sorry for hijacking the thread)
~SG
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Was a rhetorical question really. I wouldn't expect V to refund me for something I bought elsewhere. Still sucks though. I sure hope Best Buy will honor a refund given the circumstances.
The thing that ticks me off is that the N7 had pretty much dominant specs when compared to other 2016 model phones/phablets but it is what it is.
What other modern phones (on vzw) are root friendly and have big ars screens? Was eyeballing the pixel but No MicroSD is a big bummer for me and who knows about rooting Android N (7.1) Moto Z looks pretty nice. Apple is NOT an option. Made that mistake already for 4years.
(Sorry for hijacking the thread)
~SG
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i got the moto z force droid n love it.. no root however atm
My husband has the Z force and LOVES it. I got him the camera and projector for it.
I'm torn between that or S7. I love the clarity Samsung has also i wear hearing aid Samsung sounds better but I like big phones
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I'm torn between that or S7. I love the clarity Samsung has also i wear hearing aid Samsung sounds better but I like big phones
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The S7 Edge is the same size as the Note 7.
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The S7 Edge is the same size as the Note 7.
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Nah. It's not. Close, but not the same. The s7 edge curved screen sucks too. The note 7 is better, but i dont like either one.
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Is Verizon gonna credit me for the $65 case that I bought from Best Buy and the car charger, wireless charger and extra cables etc...? I doubt it. Thanks big red.
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Best buy returned my accessories no questions asked.
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elliwigy said:
i got the moto z force droid n love it.. no root however atm
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I ended up pre-ordering the PXL in 128gb.
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I ended up pre-ordering the PXL in 128gb.
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Same here
Moving to the Apple world.. Dont like anything else in Android world.. It feels like my favorite new puppy just passed away.. Feeling extremely sad, gloated.. How am I going to survive without stylus.? Beautiful camera, stunning screen and lots of productivity.
May be iphone plus 128 GB and Mr. Softy's Surface for its stylus. will help me tide over for a year till the Big Beautiful Samsung Note rises from ashes...
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The S7 Edge is the same size as the Note 7.
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the s7 edge is actually same size as the z force droid but .2 smaller than the note 7
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https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-galaxy-note7-recall-faqs/?CMP=GVW-LNK-NOTE7FAQ

Got Note 7 originally made in China??? KEEP IT NOT AFFECTED PER SPRINT TECH

Staying.. I just left Sprint ,,,its only voluntary. I was told check the back of your phone if it says made in China.... keep it. Its not in any danger any more than anyother lithium ion battery pho which is all cell phones. I actually got an original made in china the first time apolied the green battery update and not looking back. We'll just have to wait for S7 edge to get an update port it over and install all the SPen apps and keep going.
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Staying.. I just left Sprint ,,,its only voluntary. I was told check the back of your phone if it says made in China.... keep it. Its not in any danger any more than anyother lithium ion battery pho which is all cell phones. I actually got an original made in china the first time apolied the green battery update and not looking back. We'll just have to wait for S7 edge to get an update port it over and install all the SPen apps and keep going.
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considering the recall was extended because supposedly these made in china replacement phones were still having problems, you might want to ignore what some store told you. Appears they have 0 clue what they are talking about. lol.
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Staying.. I just left Sprint ,,,its only voluntary. I was told check the back of your phone if it says made in China.... keep it. Its not in any danger any more than anyother lithium ion battery pho which is all cell phones. I actually got an original made in china the first time apolied the green battery update and not looking back. We'll just have to wait for S7 edge to get an update port it over and install all the SPen apps and keep going.
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How do u find out where it was made
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Nevermind. I dug out the boxes and both are made in China
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Returned mine anyways. Not worth the worry of it exploding and can't board an airplane with a Note 7 now... moving on
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Returned mine anyways. Not worth the worry of it exploding and can't board an airplane with a Note 7 now... moving on
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I just flew they told me to power my note 7 down that was it
Social media killed the Note 7 not Samsung. The hand was forced because people blew it out of proportion! I still have my day one Note 7 (which is the china version) and I haven't had any problems and doubt I will. People just kept sharing it and the media kept fueling the fire. I don't plan on giving my phone up. They'll have to deactivate them in order for me to consider something else. I'll just end up paying full price to buy the next Note if they decide not to deactivate them.
I'm not giving mine up either. We need to start a root bounty. It's unlikely that any of the good devs will put any work in, but maybe. This phone has potential to be a cult classic. I saw that someone actually got CM 13 working on the exynos Note 5, so maybe that could happen here. I hate this locked bootloader. Sprint has always played nice until recently. I emailed Chainfire and begged him to find a root method, but I never got a response. You guys should email him too.
Out of all the note 7 owners left, no one is capable of rooting it? I just got a message today from sprint, with a video nonetheless telling me i will experience service interruptions if i don't return it
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Out of all the note 7 owners left, no one is capable of rooting it? I just got a message today from sprint, with a video nonetheless telling me i will experience service interruptions if i don't return it
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Interesting that I didn't get that message. Rooting won't help service interruptions from Sprint. If you can unlock to use on a different carrier then it's a different story.
No rooting doesnt help, changing the imei does
Admon420 said:
Out of all the note 7 owners left, no one is capable of rooting it? I just got a message today from sprint, with a video nonetheless telling me i will experience service interruptions if i don't return it
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So all android users who are knowledgeable enough to root a device and develop for the platform have bailed on this phone... What does that tell you?
:silly:CALL 844-365-6197 TO SAMSUNG.. TELL THEM YOU BOUGHT YOUR PHONE FROM EBAY AND LOST THE RECEIPT. PROCESS A FULL REFUND FOR ANY SCREEN PROTECTORS $10.00 EACH AND PHONE CASES $25.00 EACH PHONE REFUND 849.99. THEY'LL SEND YOU A BOX THEN A CHECK FOR THE TOTAL.. DONE PAY SPRINT BACK THE DIFFERENCE OR KEEP THE MONEY IF PAID IT IN FULL... IM DONE.. I use my phone exclusively for my lively hood.. I found a new Note 4 for 200.00 bucks ran smart switch and moved on.... I'll wait for a Month after Note 8 comes out before I jump again on it.
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:silly:CALL 844-365-6197 TO SAMSUNG.. TELL THEM YOU BOUGHT YOUR PHONE FROM EBAY AND LOST THE RECEIPT. PROCESS A FULL REFUND FOR ANY SCREEN PROTECTORS $10.00 EACH AND PHONE CASES $25.00 EACH PHONE REFUND 849.99. THEY'LL SEND YOU A BOX THEN A CHECK FOR THE TOTAL.. DONE PAY SPRINT BACK THE DIFFERENCE OR KEEP THE MONEY IF PAID IT IN FULL... IM DONE.. I use my phone exclusively for my lively hood.. I found a new Note 4 for 200.00 bucks ran smart switch and moved on.... I'll wait for a Month after Note 8 comes out before I jump again on it.
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Called samsung today ..they gave me 900 for my note 7 and said 5-6 weeks total turn around ...told me thats just intime for the note 8:fingers-crossed:
Sprint told me let samsung buy the device because best i can get from sprint is $100 usd and they already deleted note 7s from inventory ...so call samsung up...

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