Kelly Kearns
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Oh if you have a Samsung Smart TV you can also connect the phone and mirror the screen to your TV.
Yup! Did this already, very nice feature!Oh if you have a Samsung Smart TV you can also connect the phone and mirror the screen to your TV.
A little update. I wasn't eligible for the promotional items because I decided to buy the note out right. I'm going to give this device a run through for the next 10-12 days to see if the device and the platform are for me.
I bought my phone out right and still got the promotional item choice (gear it 2 or sdcard) . I bought mine from best buy. The offer is through samsung. Afaik..it Doesn't matter to samsung as long as you buy it from an authorized retailer. Just make sure you buy it before the deal ends.
If you have Verizon...be informed that Verizon's note7 has some different firmware than other note7...since you mentioned waiting for an unlocked version.
Well Best Buy was doing gifts there in the store also.I'm going to chalk it up to the misinformed... the Best Buy Mobile sales associates told me I wasn't eligible because I wasn't renewing my contract. Which in hind sight I guess I could have, but I was able to pay for it out right with Best Buy, so I did it that way anyway. I haven't been under an AT&T contract for at least the last 5 years, but I'd rather not have to be under any contract regardless. 256 would have been nice, but I have 32 &64 GB sd cards already. Maybe around the holidays I'll look to pick up a 256GB... the 128GBs are on the low now too, so we'll see.
I am on AT&T and that's the carrier version I got. Very disappointed that I had to get the carrier retail box with it. It's not a critical difference, but IMO, it really cheapens the overall appeal of the device coming out of the blue & white box.
I'm going to chalk it up to the misinformed... the Best Buy Mobile sales associates told me I wasn't eligible because I wasn't renewing my contract. Which in hind sight I guess I could have, but I was able to pay for it out right with Best Buy, so I did it that way anyway. I haven't been under an AT&T contract for at least the last 5 years, but I'd rather not have to be under any contract regardless. 256 would have been nice, but I have 32 &64 GB sd cards already. Maybe around the holidays I'll look to pick up a 256GB... the 128GBs are on the low now too, so we'll see.
I am on AT&T and that's the carrier version I got. Very disappointed that I had to get the carrier retail box with it. It's not a critical difference, but IMO, it really cheapens the overall appeal of the device coming out of the blue & white box.
They may not have wanted to give you one but i would press my luck if i were you and submit a redemption claim with Samsung and see if they will let you redeem https://promos.samsungpromotions.com/galaxyoffer
Good choice with the Note line! Samsung makes superb devices, and the Note series is no different. My mother has always used Samsung devices, so I've fiddled with them from time to time; and I must say, the experience is smooth and very good. Be prepared for awesome display and great features!
As for what to look out for, I would say that customization is one major component of Android's OS. Everything from the icons on your screen to your lock pattern can be customized; and the app possibilities are endless! It can be a little overwhelming, but you can always delete launchers or apps and start fresh! Find what you like and what works best for you!
Also, Samsung devices in particular have superb cameras; so I'd fiddle with your camera app and see what it's like! Happy Phone Weekend!
Thanks Morty!!
So far, I have kept the stock launcher. I don't want to get too deep into customization with it just yet, in case I decide that it's just not what I need, and take it back. But I am very interested in finding and looking over these launcher apps... I am so unfamiliar with everything android at the moment. I am trying to figure out how to get comfortable with this device just for my day to day work purposes first, and then going to see what I can do to make it more fun after that. I have been snapping a few pictures here and there, and it is really amazing!
Thank you! I opted for the Black. I could have went with the Blue, but I like the look of the endless black screen on my cell phones. And the black frame on this device gives it a very stealthy and sleek appearance, to me. I did like the blue too, and even had the opportunity to go with the blue, but the black falls more into my liking. If they had a red, or different shade of blue, I might have gone for one of those instead.Welcome to Android and to Android Central! We are glad you are here! What color did you pick?
I bought my phone out right and still got the promotional item choice (gear it 2 or sdcard) . I bought mine from best buy. The offer is through samsung. Afaik..it Doesn't matter to samsung as long as you buy it from an authorized retailer. Just make sure you buy it before the deal ends.
I love this feature. Works well with my TV.Oh if you have a Samsung Smart TV you can also connect the phone and mirror the screen to your TV.
What's cool is you can also cast whatever is showing on your Samsung TV back to your phone. I was watching directv on my TV, and was able to send it to my note and watch it there. Not sure why one would want to do that, but its possible!Oh if you have a Samsung Smart TV you can also connect the phone and mirror the screen to your TV.
I guess I'm going to go stock and I hate that.. I'm so used to Nova launcher now. I'm guessing to make use of the edge I need to stay stock. The funny thing, I've always stayed stock and didn't mind it. For years launchers would always lag for me. The last couple of years I've been using Nova with no lag.. I'm so sold on Nova.Thanks Morty!!
So far, I have kept the stock launcher. I don't want to get too deep into customization with it just yet, in case I decide that it's just not what I need, and take it back. But I am very interested in finding and looking over these launcher apps... I am so unfamiliar with everything android at the moment. I am trying to figure out how to get comfortable with this device just for my day to day work purposes first, and then going to see what I can do to make it more fun after that. I have been snapping a few pictures here and there, and it is really amazing!