U.S. carriers backing off Note 7

[skatergirl]

So sad.

So happy I pre -ordered and was able to get one of these phones. Love this phone.

If I have to fly I will turn it off. I have a Verizon tablet that does the same thing. This phone is in the annual upgrade program so I can get the next Note in a year.

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.andr...-galaxy-note-7-offering-refunds-and-exchanges

 

[nahoku]

Yes it's sad, but not so unexpected. Someone posted that it ain't over till the fat lady sings... well she's singing loud and clear in the tune of all carriers dropping the phone!

You never know, Samsung may decide to disable the phone completely via update... just like they disabled fully charging the orig N7... and airlines may ban it totally from flying. As much as you love the phone, you might consider dropping back down to your Note 4 and recouping your money while you can. Resale on the N7 will become zilch in a short time, not to mention... will you ever trust it not to catch fire?

Have you ever heard the legend about not renaming your boat? I wonder if it applies to flag"ships"!

 

[skatergirl]

I just sold my Note 4 today. I hope the phone does not end up being disabled.

 

[ibcop]

After all the fiasco with with device, I think I'm going to get a refund and go back to the Note 4 and/or Turbo 2. I just don't have confidence with is one - I'll take some time to see what I want next.

 

[recDNA]

I wish VZW would announce the date for V20!

 

[Jona005]

So what I'm understanding from this is that AT&T will only do a swap for another phone, not a refund or cancellation of the Next plan, right?

 

[recDNA]

So what I'm understanding from this is that AT&T will only do a swap for another phone, not a refund or cancellation of the Next plan, right?

Try it. U might get lucky

 

[nizmoz]

So what I'm understanding from this is that AT&T will only do a swap for another phone, not a refund or cancellation of the Next plan, right?

They said they are doing refunds in another article.

 

[jamesrick80]

My issue is that anyone could literally sabotage samsung...the guy whose phone smoked up the plane could have easily been hired by a envious company to do this...ironic that The Verge was one of the most outspoken tech sites whose currently on Apple's payroll is making such outlandish comments...

Unless more incidents occur...this should not spark another recall

 

[nahoku]

I just sold my Note 4 today.

Sheesh... talk about timing!

Unless more incidents occur...this should not spark another recall

Too late... the damage is done. With the carriers talking about pulling the phone, the confidence of the public is shot. That's the reality... regardless if it was real or sabotage, or who writes whichever article from here on out. I honestly don't believe there's any way for Samsung to recover on the Note 7. The S8 and Note 8 better damn well have zero battery issues! It's really pitiful and sad to see!

 

[Lobwedgephil]

My issue is that anyone could literally sabotage samsung...the guy whose phone smoked up the plane could have easily been hired by a envious company to do this...ironic that The Verge was one of the most outspoken tech sites whose currently on Apple's payroll is making such outlandish comments...

Unless more incidents occur...this should not spark another recall

Umm The Verge gave the Note 7 a 9.3, its highest rating even and higher then the 9 they gave the iPhone. They loved the Note 7 so I think you are way off base here.

 

[Strong_Genetics]

If there's no official recall and it's voluntary to keep I'm keeping it......

 

[Ry]

So sad.

So happy I pre -ordered and was able to get one of these phones. Love this phone.

If I have to fly I will turn it off. I have a Verizon tablet that does the same thing. This phone is in the annual upgrade program so I can get the next Note in a year.

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.andr...-galaxy-note-7-offering-refunds-and-exchanges

It has to be done.

 

[Jewels81]

If there's no official recall and it's voluntary to keep I'm keeping it......

Same here. Just got my replacement from verizon today.

 

[Strong_Genetics]

Does this mean the carrier's won't release software updates for the note 7....That could make me jump ship :/

 

[dsignori]

Does this mean the carrier's won't release software updates for the note 7....That could make me jump ship :/

No, I don't think that would be the case at all

 

[anon(782252)]

Does this mean the carrier's won't release software updates for the note 7....That could make me jump ship :/

If they stop selling the phone I can't see them continuing software support.

 

[nahoku]

If they stop selling the phone I can't see them continuing software support.

Yes, I tend to agree.

 

[datgoldmember]

If they stop selling the phone I can't see them continuing software support.

Which unfortunately would mean no future android updates and the software versions we have now could potentially be all this phone will ever officially see....sad days for a great phone

 

[Ca_lvn]

Which unfortunately would mean no future android updates and the software versions we have now could potentially be all this phone will ever officially see....sad days for a great phone

If that was to ever happen doubtful, but that's were rooting and custom roms come in.