Samsung needs to scrap the note 7

[Law2138]

Ok, so I just read the story about the Note 7 in the Jeep. Without a doubt, we'll see more incidents in the coming weeks. People that are not getting the onslaught of media coverage or just being stubborn need a bit more convincing.

How about all carriers identify the Note 7s still on their networks and broadcast another message stating that their IMEI will be blacklisted if they do not comply with the warranty recall. Property is getting damaged because people are 1.) unaware of the danger or 2.) not compelled to turn it in because "It works fine".

So many people fail to realize that it is possible to get your carrier to work with you. Don't forget you purchased a $900 device from them, and are paying them for cellular service. Voice your displeasure with the situation and get something positive out of customer retention instead of a burned up phone.

 

[ThrottleJohnny]

To all of the folks getting impatient and wanted a replacement for their very expensive phone, do you really want to wait around for Samsung to rebrand and rename and remarket your replacement? Seriously?

This is an issue that needs to be dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible, bringing LESS attention to itself, not more.

The concern here should be for people's safety first. Not Samsung's reputation.

 

[jhimmel]

Well it has begun and like I said I love the note 7 but you need something that distance themselves away from this before it gets out hand and here is new proof a new airline ban.
https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/08/australian-airlines-ban-use-of-samsungs-galaxy-note-7/

Did you read the article? It is not a "ban" . They are requesting Note 7 owners to not charge or power on their phones. Not good, but I just don't like when people exagerate and embellish.

 

[jhimmel]

That is actually a really good idea. I wouldn't call the second batch "7s"as it smacks too much of iPhone.

I agree. Maybe Note 7 LLSC edition (Less Likely to Spontaneously Combust).
They don't need to scrap the Note 7, but some post-fix identification would be helpful

 

[steelers1]

Maybe they should have not skipped the 6 and named it the note 6, then now they could call it the note 7 for good reason lol

 

[Jona005]

Did you read the article? It is not a "ban" . They are requesting Note 7 owners to not charge or power on their phones. Not good, but I just don't like when people exagerate and embellish.

and this is why I dislike watching tv news.

 

[dstrauss]

I'll agree, they should have renamed it to note 7s. Everyone would know it was fixed and for future resale if it said note 7s on the back we would know it's a fixed one and not one that someone didn't get replaced, easy just have to see note 7s on the back.

They really need to do something like this - more like Note "7r". If the FAA follows the airlines in Australia, we need some way to assure the stewardess we have the post-recall model. Surely they could replace the cellaphane behind the rear glass cheaply and efficiently.

As for all the idiots who won't get the replacements, rather than pointing out the errors of their ways, remind them of teh severe haircut they will take on price a couple of years from now on eBay, Swappa, Craigslist, Gazelle, wherever, when they can't prove it is a replacement GN7.

 

[recDNA]

Now I know I'm going to get flamed but with all the negative press and a unknown amount of bad note 7s out there, along with anyone with an original note 7 and damage is going to say the note 7 caused it. Samsung should just scrap the note 7 and make a Note 7 pro or a note 8 they need to call it something else to distance itself from bad models. Even when all the Replacements come it might be hesitation from many buyers or Many will choose to keep it or resale it causing more issues. I just think they need to distance themselves from this before it gets out of hand and recall the entire line ala ford with the pinto in the late 70s. Secondly I would change something on the new model so it would be obvious that it's not an original note 7. I know it's a huge loss but this can cost alot more than Samsung estimating. Now don't get me wrong I love my note 7 but I do have a blue one and who knows if it will go off or stay normal. One thing is for sure by Samsung keeping the model active they open themself up to frivolous lawsuits for sometime to come when they could just recall the model and move forward.

I don't think hardware needs to be tossed. Better battery and better power algorithm (to cut all power as it overheats) solve one problem. On the other hand I don't think the software is right. With the hardware specs of this phone it should fly. Subjectively people note lag and testing reveals this really isn't a phone that lives up to its hardware. Touchwiz needs to be further trimmed to allow snappy performance. We have a right to expect smooth scrolling, responsive screen, and very little lag imo. Many say wait for updates. IME I've never seen an update that eliminates lag. The software changes needed are too extensive.

 

[spridell]

As of right now the CPSC has NOT put out an official recall on the Note 7.

If the CPSC does put out an "official" recall then YES the note 7 WILL be banned from ALL airlines.

According to the FAA if a device is recalled for safety reasons then it will NOT be allowed on any airplane carried on or checked luggage.

I am sure Samsung is fighting very hard with the US gov to make sure this does not happen.

 

[Almeuit]

We are going to close this thread down instead of having multiple threads open with different thread titles but all discussing the same topic pretty much (the battery issue with the Note 7). You can still discuss this issue but please use the main thread below. We don't need a new thread for each story / news article / things of that nature as it really clutters up the forum with the same topic spread out across these threads.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...153-note-7-battery-issue-discussion-here.html

Thanks.