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Samsung BBB Complaint.

So I decided to write a complaint about Samsung to the BBB.
To make a really long story short. I received a GN with bad color. Had to fix myself and a month later after having it, it just died! Sent in for repair. I was told it would be repaired by June 27 and then shipped out. Received a email today stating "Please be advised that your Samsung service ticket [4115*****] has been placed on a temporary hold due to an unavailable part.
As soon as the part becomes available, your device will be repaired and shipped promptly"
I called Samsung AGAIN and they won't do ****.
So I am complaining and won't be a customer of Samsung again. WOW!!
Any success with this route? Trying to get a refund, don't want their crap back!

jzero88 said:
So I decided to write a complaint about Samsung to the BBB.
To make a really long story short. I received a GN with bad color. Had to fix myself and a month later after having it, it just died! Sent in for repair. I was told it would be repaired by June 27 and then shipped out. Received a email today stating "Please be advised that your Samsung service ticket [4115*****] has been placed on a temporary hold due to an unavailable part.
As soon as the part becomes available, your device will be repaired and shipped promptly"
I called Samsung AGAIN and they won't do ****.
So I am complaining and won't be a customer of Samsung again. WOW!!
Any success with this route? Trying to get a refund, don't want their crap back!
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Sorry to hear that but calling BBB won't do nothing to be honest.
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Small claims court is the only route for genuine recourse against large companies if you can't afford fancy lawyers...
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If you research a bit about Samsung's practices then you'd find out that it's one of the biggest piece of **** corporations in the world. It has been since the very beginning. And it's definitely not limited to cell phones. Problem is, they're a mammoth and manufacture awesome displays for low prices so that means that they'll be on top for a long time. Hundreds of thousands of complaints world wide and hardly ever a single **** was given.
Bottom line is, wait for the phone to get fixed and delivered to you. Good luck.
Let's hope the next Nexus phone isn't gonna be manufactured by them. Again.
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brmayhem said:
If you research a bit about Samsung's practices then you'd find out that it's one of the biggest piece of **** corporations in the world. It has been since the very beginning. And it's definitely not limited to cell phones. Problem is, they're a mammoth and manufacture awesome displays for low prices so that means that they'll be on top for a long time. Hundreds of thousands of complaints world wide and hardly ever a single **** was given.
Bottom line is, wait for the phone to get fixed and delivered to you. Good luck.
Let's hope the next Nexus phone isn't gonna be manufactured by them. Again.
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Someone's exceedingly rude? I personally NEVER have any difficulties with any Samsung products.

brmayhem said:
If you research a bit about Samsung's practices then you'd find out that it's one of the biggest piece of **** corporations in the world. It has been since the very beginning. And it's definitely not limited to cell phones. Problem is, they're a mammoth and manufacture awesome displays for low prices so that means that they'll be on top for a long time. Hundreds of thousands of complaints world wide and hardly ever a single **** was given.
Bottom line is, wait for the phone to get fixed and delivered to you. Good luck.
Let's hope the next Nexus phone isn't gonna be manufactured by them. Again.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium HD app
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Thanks, looks like I will have no choice but had to do SOMETHING, too bad this is how America does things. The consumers are always caught on the **** end of the stick. I won't ever! buy another Samsung product, I said that after the Vibrant, but $399 was too good to pass up, and now I know why. I still like Android, but I am seriously considering IOS now....

brmayhem said:
If you research a bit about Samsung's practices then you'd find out that it's one of the biggest piece of **** corporations in the world. It has been since the very beginning. And it's definitely not limited to cell phones. Problem is, they're a mammoth and manufacture awesome displays for low prices so that means that they'll be on top for a long time. Hundreds of thousands of complaints world wide and hardly ever a single **** was given.
Bottom line is, wait for the phone to get fixed and delivered to you. Good luck.
Let's hope the next Nexus phone isn't gonna be manufactured by them. Again.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium HD app
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zephiK said:
Someone's exceedingly rude? I personally NEVER have any difficulties with any Samsung products.
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No... brmayhem is spot on. Samsung sucks and they don't care about their customers at all. They spent so much energy ripping off Apple, but they missed Apple's strongest and most redeeming quality: Their customer service.
Samsung blows. Nothing you do will ever get through to them. All you can do is use a different phone, use the repaired Nexus and flash a kernel like Trinity to fix the color issues, and wait until December and hope the next Nexus device is manufactured by a different company.

jmattp said:
No... brmayhem is spot on. Samsung sucks and they don't care about their customers at all. They spent so much energy ripping off Apple, but they missed Apple's strongest and most redeeming quality: Their customer service.
Samsung blows. Nothing you do will ever get through to them. All you can do is use a different phone, use the repaired Nexus and flash a kernel like Trinity to fix the color issues, and wait until December and hope the next Nexus device is manufactured by a different company.
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How would they spend so much money "ripping off Apple?" They've had these designs WAY before Apple iOS with BadaOS. Get your facts straight.
So much Samsung hatred and trolling happening in this thread.

zephiK said:
How would they spend so much money "ripping off Apple?" They've had these designs WAY before Apple iOS with BadaOS. Get your facts straight.
So much Samsung hatred and trolling happening in this thread.
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1: I said they spent a lot of ENERGY... not money
2: Don't start this. It's well known, well documented, and spread all over the internet that Touchwiz had some design elements that were direct rip-offs of iOS. Even the faux-metal band around the Galaxy phones were a nod to the first three iPhones.
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zephiK said:
How would they spend so much money "ripping off Apple?" They've had these designs WAY before Apple iOS with BadaOS. Get your facts straight.
So much Samsung hatred and trolling happening in this thread.
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And who are these Defenders of Samsung? Some kind of SHIELD program? Can't those who get faulty devices do something or say something about it? Looks like you are the troll man....

jmattp said:
1: I said they spent a lot of ENERGY... not money
2: Don't start this. It's well known, well documented, and spread all over the internet that Touchwiz had some design elements that were direct rip-offs of iOS. Even the faux-metal band around the Galaxy phones were a nod to the first three iPhones.
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How come the Iphone on the right looks a little different?

Most large companies do not care about customers. They care about profits. Apple is no exception. People think because customer service slaps on a pretty face and a smile that the company cares.
Simply not true. I can remove the word Samsung on the above hate-filled rants and it would be true.
Ford...Chevrolet...Apple...HP....Dell...Sony... the list is a mile long.
People say stuff like this all the time, but people on the other end are human beings too. Your own presentation goes a long way in getting things done. If you are difficult, they will be difficult too. If you are a douche...guess what? So are they.
I can give you a TON of HP customer service nitemares on the internet. I can even relate to the OP with my own computer with HP. I could surrender and fling my hands up in the air and say they wouldn't help me. Instead I stayed firm, yet civil and respectful.
End result? My computer which kept being postponed for repair due to part shortage was actually replaced with a brand new machine. The cost? Me being a human being and not an animal.
I am not saying the OP is, but it is hard to see how you really are acting by looking in the mirror. Have a neutral party hang out with you when you call Samsung sometime and see if maybe your attitude is less than appropriate.

jmattp said:
1: I said they spent a lot of ENERGY... not money
2: Don't start this. It's well known, well documented, and spread all over the internet that Touchwiz had some design elements that were direct rip-offs of iOS. Even the faux-metal band around the Galaxy phones were a nod to the first three iPhones.
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We going there? Should we talk about the ripoffs Apple did to Google?
I guess that is OK though, because its Apple. They can do no wrong.

jzero88 said:
How come the Iphone on the right looks a little different?
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lol I don't even know why people use that picture at all..... it fully circumvents the idea of Android's DESKTOP and 5 homescreens (or whatever you set it to based on your launcher). its a very misleading picture, not to mention Apple photoshopped one of the pictures to make it seem like they're both of same height
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/did-apple-shrink-the-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-in-dutch-lawsuit-filing/
+1 to what adrynalyne said... Apple's Notification System is VERY much like Android.
But in the end, iOS and Android have been getting ideas from each other. Non-stop, that is what competition is all about.
Notification System, Multi-tasking, etc.

zephiK said:
lol I don't even know why people use that picture at all..... it fully circumvents the idea of Android's DESKTOP and 5 homescreens (or whatever you set it to based on your launcher). its a very misleading picture, not to mention Apple photoshopped one of the pictures to make it seem like they're both of same height
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/did-apple-shrink-the-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-in-dutch-lawsuit-filing/
+1 to what adrynalyne said... Apple's Notification System is VERY much like Android.
But in the end, iOS and Android have been getting ideas from each other. Non-stop, that is what competition is all about.
Notification System, Multi-tasking, etc.
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Wow, they sure did chop that. I never really followed, but that is funny.

adrynalyne said:
Wow, they sure did chop that. I never really followed, but that is funny.
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http://pocketnow.com/2012/06/13/what-did-apple-copy-from-android-and-windows-phone-in-ios-6/
Some more additions... especially with Call-Message reply and the do-not-disturb feature. Hello Ice Cream Sandwich?

adrynalyne said:
We going there? Should we talk about the ripoffs Apple did to Google?
I guess that is OK though, because its Apple. They can do no wrong.
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We're not "going there". I'm simply using the image to support my assertion that Samsung wasted a lot of time and energy copying Apple's design but didn't copy their excellent customer service and warranty.
That's where it ends really. I'm not here because I want to defend Apple. I like tech/gadgets/consumer electronics. I'm not an Apple fanboy, nor am I an Android fanboy; I'm just a techie - a fanboy of all electronics - and I have had nothing but terrible experiences with Samsung products.
There's an obvious difference between bringing a defective device into a store and having it replaced on the spot, and calling a call center across the world to make arrangements to ship it out (paying the shipping yourself), waiting a week or two (maybe longer) and getting the same device back with the same issues.
...and yet I own a Series 5 550 and a Galaxy Nexus. I bought them and use them every day because they run the Google operating systems I want to use. There is no brand loyalty here...

jmattp said:
We're not "going there". I'm simply using the image to support my assertion that Samsung wasted a lot of time and energy copying Apple's design but didn't copy their excellent customer service and warranty.
That's where it ends really. I'm not here because I want to defend Apple. I like tech/gadgets/consumer electronics. I'm not an Apple fanboy, nor am I an Android fanboy; I'm just a techie - a fanboy of all electronics - and I have had nothing but terrible experiences with Samsung products.
There's an obvious difference between bringing a defective device into a store and having it replaced on the spot, and calling a call center across the world to make arrangements to ship it out (paying the shipping yourself), waiting a week or two (maybe longer) and getting the same device back with the same issues.
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In what context are you saying that Samsung copied Apple's design? since this is the "Galaxy Nexus forum." If you're implying that Samsung copied their design for TouchWiz, I don't see any TouchWiz being featured on stock Galaxy Nexus.
I think most of us are simply having the problem that you're straight up bashing the company in a inappropriate manner regardless of how "angry" you may be. It's kind of unacceptable to be swearing and pointing fingers directly at Samsung because I haven't had a bad experience with their customer service at all.
If you're having phone defects, you should deal with Verizon first. My Galaxy Nexus is from Negri Electronics (third party vendor) and they offer great customer service as well as Expansys. So I can't comment on Verizon.

zephiK said:
In what context are you saying that Samsung copied Apple's design? since this is the "Galaxy Nexus forum." If you're implying that Samsung copied their design for TouchWiz, I don't see any TouchWiz being featured on stock Galaxy Nexus.
I think most of us are simply having the problem that you're straight up bashing the company in a inappropriate manner regardless of how "angry" you may be. It's kind of unacceptable to be swearing and pointing fingers directly at Samsung because I haven't had a bad experience with their customer service at all.
If you're having phone defects, you should deal with Verizon first. My Galaxy Nexus is from Negri Electronics (third party vendor) and they offer great customer service as well as Expansys. So I can't comment on Verizon.
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Swearing? Really?
I've explained my comment twice already.
Only customers who purchase the phone subsidized through Verizon can get a refurbished unit as a replacement if there is a problem with the device after the 14-day grace period. If you buy the phone used, you have to go through Samsung.
Also, getting several replacements in a row with the same defect is defeating and really says something about a company.
Please remove yourself from Samsung's ****.
Aw gee whiz, Beav... sorry for swearing again!

jmattp said:
Swearing? Really?
I've explained my comment twice already.
Only customers who purchase the phone subsidized through Verizon can get a refurbished unit as a replacement if there is a problem with the device after the 14-day grace period. If you buy the phone used, you have to go through Samsung.
Also, getting several replacements in a row with the same defect is defeating and really says something about a company.
Please remove yourself from Samsung's ****.
Aw gee whiz, Beav... sorry for swearing again!
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That sounds like a personal problem with your carrier (or the store you've purchased it from), not the manufacturer of the phone. Yeah, there are defective units out on the market... but your carrier is the one who made the policy on 'refurbished units' as replacements.
This thread isn't really going anywhere. So I'll stop here and a mod will most likely close this thread soon. Good luck! Enjoy your jelly bean in the next coming days
Can't wait for Nexus 4

What if Apple wins?

I got a new red s3 a few days ago and other than not being able to check for ot updates, I really like it. However, I have one big concern that has me wondering if maybe I should swap it out for a One X ($79.88 at wal mart). If Apple ends up winning the court case against Samsung, what will happen as far as future updates/upgrades/support? If Apple wins, apparently th s3 will be banned from future sales. And since they have already taken the local search function away, what other features are we likely to lose just to appease Apple?

Samsung and Apple will battle in court for the foreseeable future. The sgiii isn't going to get barred from being sold, at least not for any significant amount of time.
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I got mine
Apple already put a stop to sales of one of Samsung's tablets. The s3 is next on their list. But I already have one so that part doesn't concern me. What does concern me is support for the s3 if Samsung is banned from selling it. It is hard to imagine them supporting a product that they can't sell. Plus, if the software is also banned (local search), will they even be able to support it if they want to?

Umm they really don't have anything to go after the SGS3 for. It is not rectangular, it does not have uniform corners, and TouchWiz does not look like iOS, so what could the possible ban it for?

I know
I feel the same way. But you know how it is. I couldn't believe that Samsung took away the local search but they did. Apparently, pretty much everything from the icons to the touch screen is copied from Apple. But the s3 with its physical home button is the first Android powered phone to outsell the iPhone. Therefore it must go. Like I said, Apple got the Nexus tablet banned because it was too much like the iPad. I just don't want to be stuck with a phone that is constantly being stripped down bit by bit or completely removed from the market and nit supported at all. It's funny, though. The Apple TV sure looks like a Samsung to me. I wonder if Samsung will sue Apple?

Becouse they are afraid of the sgs3...
sent from my galaxy far far away...

lordjan1986 said:
Becouse they are afraid of the sgs3...
sent from my galaxy far far away...
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With good reason.

Sweet we will be only ones with s3. lol. It won't happen.
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catchesbass said:
I got a new red s3 a few days ago and other than not being able to check for ot updates, I really like it. However, I have one big concern that has me wondering if maybe I should swap it out for a One X ($79.88 at wal mart). If Apple ends up winning the court case against Samsung, what will happen as far as future updates/upgrades/support? If Apple wins, apparently th s3 will be banned from future sales. And since they have already taken the local search function away, what other features are we likely to lose just to appease Apple?
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You are on xda, you shouldnt worry about that. Devs here will do everything to add features back. atleast the common sense ones.

Even if something as far-fetched as banning the S3 does occur, I doubt that they would simply just stop supporting a device that sold over 10 million units.
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I mean really, Apple does not have nothing to stop the SGS3. The phone was designed to avoid being stopped by Apple. and even then, if they try to stop it via software, they cant, because all it takes is a software patch. hence the Galaxy Nexus.

When it comes down to it, Apple is scared. Android is light years better and they know it. They know that Google made an OS to rival theirs and did it better. So, if you can't beat the competition, then sue (sp.) their butt off! Apple will ALWAYS be a fanboy market...meaning all the die-hard robots that will do/buy whatever Apple tells them too. Meanwhile, Google will keep innovating and making their mobile OS truely the best on the market today.

ahh the beauty of living in canada us patents dont apply here! yippee! never have to worry about any of these stupid lawsuits. :good:
though even if they win, they cant really touch the sgs iii, apple is mainly targeting older samsung phones which imo did blatantly copy apple (talking about like the galaxy s originaly) , they have changed a lot since those days. id be surprised if they had any dirt on the siii.

They are scared of Samsung itself. They know that Samsung copied the iPhone, and lets be honest here, they copied the dam iPhone, but they produced a product a million times better than the iPhone.
Samsung has some great technology, which is why its one of Apple's "Key Partners". I have owned three Samsung devices in the last year and they all were really good. Samsung has what it takes, but it is being limited by Apple. Why do you think the SGS3 is so ugly looking? To avoid Apple and its lawsuits.

J Prime said:
They are scared of Samsung itself. They know that Samsung copied the iPhone, and lets be honest here, they copied the dam iPhone, but they produced a product a million times better than the iPhone.
Samsung has some great technology, which is why its one of Apple's "Key Partners". I have owned three Samsung devices in the last year and they all were really good. Samsung has what it takes, but it is being limited by Apple. Why do you think the SGS3 is so ugly looking? To avoid Apple and its lawsuits.
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Looks better than the HTC X and the iPhone itself.

Apple deserves to win this case. Look at the points and cases they are bringing up against the Galaxy S 1. The UI was completely ripped off of them. In addition, Samsung's lawyers are a bunch of jackasses in court (read the Verge if you dont know what Im talking about). Now... some of the new patents Apple is getting are utter bull****. I was pissed when they tried to ban the GNex because of the search patent .
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megagodx said:
Looks better than the HTC X and the iPhone itself.
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I lol'd. The Galaxy S3 pales in design when comparing it to those two
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Guys you cant ban something that already has tens of millions in the wild. Apple is definitely worried, because Steve only left them so much on his notes he kept and the iphone train is going to run out of steam after the next 2 iphones you mark my words, that is all he left them.
Buy another phone if you want, nothing in life is certain, but I would not worry one minute and use the phone you want now. Its already the best thing out there as is, once JB rolls out its a done deal. They have a removable battery and SD slot, doesnt sound like an iphone clone to me...And who cares if they ban the S1, its a totally different phone and old as hell to boot, it aint gonna happen. They must stop it before its released or it just doesnt work.

catchesbass said:
Apple already put a stop to sales of one of Samsung's tablets. The s3 is next on their list. But I already have one so that part doesn't concern me. What does concern me is support for the s3 if Samsung is banned from selling it. It is hard to imagine them supporting a product that they can't sell. Plus, if the software is also banned (local search), will they even be able to support it if they want to?
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Why do you need support from Samsung? Just root and install custom roms, my old HTC Hero on Telus took over a year to get an update from 1.6 to eclair, but by then I was already running a custom rom.

I didn't mean to start an apple vs Samsung vs one x discussion. Honestly, I am amazed at how far mobile phones have come since I got my first Motorola Star Tac when I was in the military. I am just concerned about the future of my s3 in the event that apple wins in court. That said, I can see where apple is coming from. However, without competition from other manufacturers, there will be very few more advancements in the industry. Especially if every time someone produces a product that may or may not be better than apple, apple sues that company into submission. Imagine how it would be if car companies did the same thing. Or even something as simple as clothes detergent. My concern is not whether or not Samsung "will" support the s3 but whether not they will be able to due to restrictions placed on them by the courts that may prevent them from having the ability to support and improve on the s3

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I lol'd. The Galaxy S3 pales in design when comparing it to those two
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i lol'd at your lol. ur crazy dude

Samsung V Apple verdict is coming

If anyone wants to follow along it's being liveblogged on the Verge
http://live.theverge.com/apple-samsung-verdict-live/

I have a feeling that they will be found both guilty of violating each other's patents, similar to what the South Korean Court ruled.

I've got an apple and my apple-stomping boots on... just in case I need to let some steam off...
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Bad start for samsung :/

Who didn't see it going this way... To bad it the trail was in California... Like apple's home turff. F*ck you Apple!!! I don't care if no other Android Phone come out in the states, I'll rock my SGS III until the end of time, or buy internationally.
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Are the phones that are found guilty now banned in the U.S? I'm not familiar on how the system works.

Doubtful... But there going to have a hell of a time making phones in the future that dont infringe on "Apple's patents".
Sent from my SGS III

Personally I find it ridiculous, and honestly a cheap way to eliminate competition, I feel like Apple would sue if a phone has a "home" button on it! :/

bad start indeed for Samsung ... I guess the jury is completly clueless about technology... Some decisions are absurd

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If anyone wants to follow along it's being liveblogged on the Verge
http://live.theverge.com/apple-samsung-verdict-live/
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bad start indeed for Samsung indeed... I guess the jury is completly clueless about technology... Some decisions are absurd
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Next up, Apple suing flooring company's because the tiles look too much like an Iphone.

This only heightens my hatred for Apple. Tempted to beat up anyone who goes into an Apple store.
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1.51 billion $ in damages..well, thats a billion off from what Apple was hopping for I believe (2.5 Bil?)

NightSkylar said:
1.51 billion $ in damages..well, thats a billion off from what Apple was hopping for I believe (2.5 Bil?)
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Correction 1.051 billion, and samsung saves 1.45.
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I hope Apple looses

ghost77 said:
Correction 1.051 billion, and samsung saves 1.45.
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Whoops, mixed up my numbers, thanks for the correction!
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I hereby declare Touchwiz is dead. It looks too much like IOS.

gunnyman said:
I hereby declare Touchwiz is dead. It looks too much like IOS.
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Maybe Samsung should consider redoing what it did with the Galaxy Nexus, No TouchWiz, just a thought.

hulk smash bad apple!

I'm gonna go ahead and say the "official" Jelly Bean update just got pushed way back... Good thing im rocking AOKP
Welcome to the future peps... Locked down Apple world.
I think im going to go to my local apple store and walk around, and every time a employee walks up to me and ask if they can help, im going to argue with them about how much better my phone is than the iphone.... Maybe that will cheer me up.
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Have you checked/heard about South Koreas decision? Samsung actually came out ahead.

No One Is Talking About The Lawsuit

The company that made my phone just lost a billion dollars. I know that the amount of money is not my concern but if there are "fixes" that must be done to comply with court rulings, this could affect our new phones.
My main question is if anyone out there knows how our phone relates to the legal battle and what changes might be made to already owned phones.
I know that some S3's have had certain functionality disabled in updates to comply with the Siri functionality. I am not rooted and I want to "future proof" my phone. I don't see any place to disable automatic updates as I have seen in my previous phones. I am afraid that Samsung or TMobile will come in when I am sleeping and downgrade my phone.
How do I protect my phone?

Sorry bud, but you gonna have to root this sh*t.
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Root and find a custom ROM and kernel mix that you like. The largest selling point of Android is the open source Linux engine and the open armed way Google welcomes aftermarket modifications. Otherwise, you may as well trade that SG3 in for whatever stupid iPhone number Apple is on right now.

Apple can't screw up the galaxy series. Sleep well
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You are worrying far too much. Samsung took enormous leaps from the original galaxy s to avoid infringement claims. The only real thing it's pinch to zoom and it's only a matter of time before it's considered invalid. Things like bounce back in menus and design have changed. Earlier on Samsung relied in copying but can afford using originality now. You can look at the pebble design and the new Tab to get an idea. The only problem is the fact that this case sets a precedent for ones in the future. Samsung will appeal for significantly less damages anyway. Cases take too long to have an effect and the damage is already done in terms off the s3. Truth is, this patent thing has gotton past borderline ridiculous, but I have to thank apple for creating all these phones in the first place. Nothing can take that fact away no matter where you stand on the topic. I can't wait for what the iPhone 5 will bring either because the 4s is looking awfully outdated right now.
tltr: Features won't be taken away any time soon... Jellybean should be interesting and xda isn't going away.
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sandiegoan said:
The company that made my phone just lost a billion dollars. I know that the amount of money is not my concern but if there are "fixes" that must be done to comply with court rulings, this could affect our new phones.
My main question is if anyone out there knows how our phone relates to the legal battle and what changes might be made to already owned phones.
I know that some S3's have had certain functionality disabled in updates to comply with the Siri functionality. I am not rooted and I want to "future proof" my phone. I don't see any place to disable automatic updates as I have seen in my previous phones. I am afraid that Samsung or TMobile will come in when I am sleeping and downgrade my phone.
How do I protect my phone?
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what for? can you stop it?

So.. What Now? Blue Battery Icon? What will happen to the Note?

Hey guys. Now that the Note 7 is in really terrible shape, i keep reading different theories about its future on twitter, xda, google, numerous forum sites...
Here's my Theory:
Samsung will recall the Note 7. After that they will stop production and will not restart until the end of December in the holiday season. When "relaunched" they will add some feature to sweeten the product. It can even be a small upgrade, who knows.
What's your take on this?

I honestly think waiting till then would ruin it. You are forcing people into a 2.5 month adoption of a new phone, with many likely never coming back to the N7. I still think it is too early to tell what has actually gone on

I wish there would be another exchange but I doubt it

This f drama is because of these days media... post any propaganda that gives you clicka... all sellers stopped selling n7 because of stupid media then ppl started to kill this device and finally an article about Samsung stopping manufacturing N7... The only option for Samsung now is to make an official statement of axing it or standing by it's safety... 2 recall is not an option...

mk89pwnz said:
This f drama is because of these days media... post any propaganda that gives you clicka... all sellers stopped selling n7 because of stupid media then ppl started to kill this device and finally an article about Samsung stopping manufacturing N7... The only option for Samsung now is to make an official statement of axing it or standing by it's safety... 2 recall is not an option...
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So the media is to blame for these phones going up in smoke? I bet you still believe in Santa and little green men examining you while you sleep.
Not saying the media hasn't spun these stories into something larger than what they are, but let's get real for a second. These aren't isolated incidents with nothing in common. 2nd gen Note 7's are at the root of these flameouts. That can be disputed I suppose, but if it weren't true, Samsung and the carriers wouldn't be halting sales and production.

Rado_vr6 said:
So the media is to blame for these phones going up in smoke? I bet you still believe in Santa and little green men examining you while you sleep.
Not saying the media hasn't spun these stories into something larger than what they are, but let's get real for a second. These aren't isolated incidents with nothing in common. 2nd gen Note 7's are at the root of these flameouts. That can be disputed I suppose, but if it weren't true, Samsung and the carriers wouldn't be halting sales and production.
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Do you have PROOFE Samsung halted anything? Only carriers stopped selling it because of the news on media... BTW few iPhones combusted why no one is stopping the sales or making sh1t up...

mk89pwnz said:
Do you have PROOFE Samsung halted anything? Only carriers stopped selling it because of the news on media... BTW few iPhones combusted why no one is stopping the sales or making sh1t up...
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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/11/business/samsung-galaxy-note-fires.html?_r=0
http://www.wsj.com/articles/samsung-to-halt-galaxy-note-7-production-temporarily-1476064520
http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/09/technology/samsung-galaxy-note-7/
Just a few reputable news sources that have reported it. Of course it's the media so you're more than welcome to say it's a conspiracy of course.

Rado_vr6 said:
So the media is to blame for these phones going up in smoke? I bet you still believe in Santa and little green men examining you while you sleep.
Not saying the media hasn't spun these stories into something larger than what they are, but let's get real for a second. These aren't isolated incidents with nothing in common. 2nd gen Note 7's are at the root of these flameouts. That can be disputed I suppose, but if it weren't true, Samsung and the carriers wouldn't be halting sales and production.
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Don't bother arguing with them, I've been trying to convince them that their continual denial of a problem and victim blaming attitude is really delusional but they won't have it. They will always think the note 7 is perfect and everyone who has had a fiery device is lying.

All we have directly from Samsung is "temporarily adjusting the Galaxy Note 7 production schedule in order to take further steps to ensure quality and safety matters." However, a supposed inside source has stated that production is halted until an investigation has been completed.

I'm afraid to say that I'm really disappointed about what happened! The note 7 is by far; the best smartphone out there regarding options and design! There's one question in my head that needs a logical answer.... why in the US only? I've never heard that there are similar incidents all over the world other than the ones happening in the US except may be a couple in Korea and Australia if I can remember which could be from US import.
The note 7 could be 100 % flawless and a conspiracy is being made to destroy its existence and Samsung had to recall to avoid the neverending debates but still the dirty work continues!
A theory but could be right! Anyone supporting?
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http://www.techradar.com/news/now-samsung-says-note-7-replacements-are-safe-to-use there is a problem with n7 it's to damn good!

radioraheem2 said:
Don't bother arguing with them, I've been trying to convince them that their continual denial of a problem and victim blaming attitude is really delusional but they won't have it. They will always think the note 7 is perfect and everyone who has had a fiery device is lying.
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You don't have to convince people of anything. You jumping around post to post throwing insults around about how XDA has declined because a few people are passionate about the phone and the over anxious media is fruitless.
I am no fanboy of any phone and the Note 7 was my first ever Samsung but it was a fantastic phone. I got my refund on my recalled version and ordered a new one yesterday because it is a great device.
The forum is for all to post their opinions and feelings on devices of all brands. You have an opinion (agenda) and so do others.