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So I have tmobile jump on demand, got the s7 edge like 4 months ago and it's a beast of a phone. Wondering what your guys opinion is if it's worth getting the note 7
Sadly I don't think it's much of an upgrade from s7 edge
But i still couldn't resist pre ordering it. I have the s7 edge will let it go to my Mrs and sell her s6 edge plus
Still can't wait till it gets delivered lol
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If you have JOD, why wouldn't you do it? T-Mobile will do it for $70. I have one more JOD, for this year, and I'll probably do it once more. I love the S7 edge and getting a new Note 7 @ $900 for so little means I'll love this one too.
Dartin Bout said:
If you have JOD, why wouldn't you do it? T-Mobile will do it for $70. I have one more JOD, for this year, and I'll probably do it once more. I love the S7 edge and getting a new Note 7 @ $900 for so little means I'll love this one too.
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I still have to pay a down payment? When I got JOD for the edge, rep said I only pay down payment once and whenever I upgrade to something else, I don't need to pay my down or tax anymore
I'm also a JOD customer, and when I originally pre-ordered the phone it was with a $70 dollar deposit. Long story short I had to upgrade to an S7 Edge when my note 5 stopped charging and i was headed out of town and needed the phone. That included cancelling the pre-order.
When I called back, I was told that exact thing. As a JOD customer, I don't have to pay the down payment. I honestly asked to go back to the $70 down to lower the monthly and they said it wasn't possible anymore for JOD. So maybe he/she did it before they came out with the updated pricing for JOD customers.
Now, all that being said. I've had the s7 for about a week and a half and do love the phone but am missing the stylus as I've been an avid note user since my first Note 3. My fiance was originally going to do the Note 7 but she liked the phone I have so much she's going to go for the s7 Edge instead. I'm definitely upgrading because of the stylus, slightly larger screen, and iris scanning. And, I'm actually surprised to be looking forward to the Edge screen because I wasn't sure I'd even like it coming from the Note 5.
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I'm also a JOD customer, and when I originally pre-ordered the phone it was with a $70 dollar deposit. Long story short I had to upgrade to an S7 Edge when my note 5 stopped charging and i was headed out of town and needed the phone. That included cancelling the pre-order.
When I called back, I was told that exact thing. As a JOD customer, I don't have to pay the down payment. I honestly asked to go back to the $70 down to lower the monthly and they said it wasn't possible anymore for JOD. So maybe he/she did it before they came out with the updated pricing for JOD customers.
Now, all that being said. I've had the s7 for about a week and a half and do love the phone but am missing the stylus as I've been an avid note user since my first Note 3. My fiance was originally going to do the Note 7 but she liked the phone I have so much she's going to go for the s7 Edge instead. I'm definitely upgrading because of the stylus, slightly larger screen, and iris scanning. And, I'm actually surprised to be looking forward to the Edge screen because I wasn't sure I'd even like it coming from the Note 5.
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Yea i called tmobile and they said i had to pay a 70 downpayment and if i dont, my monthly payment is 38$ which is absurd. I was under the impression that when i'm on JOD, i could get the phone at their regular monthly pricing without paying the down, otherwise not worth it
Note5 here... Its pretty much the same thing... A bit faster, a bit better camera, a bit bigger battery and a screen that's a bit curvy-er
danman987 said:
Hey
So I have tmobile jump on demand, got the s7 edge like 4 months ago and it's a beast of a phone. Wondering what your guys opinion is if it's worth getting the note 7
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Yeah it's worth the upgrade the note is actually a computer and has a lot more access you need MSN Excel PowerPoint all of the above.. ... .z. . x.... .
Over on android forum a guy just pasted a price of £740 on release in the UK. Lol
If I sell my S7E I probably would have to stump up another 300 quid for the addition of a pen.
I'll enjoy my superb Edge a little longer until prices have dropped ... or the S8 is announced .
Motorola V20 might be interesting too.
Not until they fix the awful memory management, if any.
Coming from Note 4 or 5, probably yes, from s7e u probably better wait for V20 or any other phone.
IMHO these questions are ones that only You can answer.
From what device you are upgrading from? what you want from phone? Which values you more, Note 7 or the money you need to use for it.. And so on.
S7 Edge Exynos user here,
I was expecting to buy the Note 7 in launch but it is not offering enough reasons to make a switch. First and most important of all, i wanted to get rid of EDGED curvy display but it is still there in note7. The cpu/gpu and ram is the same.Camera havent changed. I dont find spen any use. Unless they release a Note 7 with flat screen, exynos 8893 and 6gb of ram, better and higher mp camera, i will wait for S8 to be released. Hopefully they would release the S8 with 5.5inch flat display.
I think it's worth it but you need to really take a close look at what you use your phone for/want to use your phone for. I think the Note 7 has a lot to offer if you plan to use it in a certain way (basic example: would you use a stylus?).
Now that the note 7 is officially dead, the only other phone I can see myself switching to is the S7 edge however Verizon only sells the 32gb. Do you think if I called Samsung I could get them to send me a free SD card for it after going through this mess with the note 7?
If you switch to the S7E I believe they have a promo going for a free SD card still.
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Good to know.. Probably will call Verizon in a bit. I'm worried I won't like the more pronounced edge screen or the battery life won't be as good as my note 7. Just can't see any other phone to switch to. I don't like how the v20 or pixel aren't waterproof.
The SD promo is over; it ended on the 9th.
I feel like samsung owes something to people who have to downgrade to the s7e. 32gb is a joke.
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I feel like samsung owes something to people who have to downgrade to the s7e. 32gb is a joke.
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I agree.. I feel they owe us much more for the hassle...
from note 7
They're giving $25
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They're giving $25
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Lol. That's such a slap in the face.
The S7E is such a small device.... I had the S7 as a loaner and it sucked.
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Good to know.. Probably will call Verizon in a bit. I'm worried I won't like the more pronounced edge screen or the battery life won't be as good as my note 7. Just can't see any other phone to switch to. I don't like how the v20 or pixel aren't waterproof.
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The pronounced edge screen is exactly why I got rid of the S7E. I couldn't stand it and when I used it one handed, I was always touch the side panel. The Note 7 was so much better.
I think I am going this route too. S7E
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They're giving $25
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They are giving $100 bill credit.
billinaz said:
They are giving $100 bill credit.
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Now and only if you stick with Samsung.
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Now and only if you stick with Samsung.
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Well since I cannot stand IOS, iPhone is out. I really like the wireless charging, and I have Samsung pay debit cards on my account pretty much makes it an easy choice for me.
I was considering the Pixel XL but it is going to be locked down with bloatware so the biggest appeal is gone there.
After looking at all the options, I have a Galaxy S7 edge being delivered from Verizon today. Im not totally happy with it but thats the best thing for me to get now.
I just have to wait for the next flagship phone from Samsung next year ( Galaxy Pro?) to be as happy with the phone I use now that the Note 7 (and Note brand itself) is out.
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Well since I cannot stand IOS, iPhone is out. I really like the wireless charging, and I have Samsung pay debit cards on my account pretty much makes it an easy choice for me.
I was considering the Pixel XL but it is going to be locked down with bloatware so the biggest appeal is gone there.
After looking at all the options, I have a Galaxy S7 edge being delivered from Verizon today. Im not totally happy with it but thats the best thing for me to get now.
I just have to wait for the next flagship phone from Samsung next year ( Galaxy Pro?) to be as happy with the phone I use now that the Note 7 (and Note brand itself) is out.
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The Verizon Pixel XL has been bootloader unlocked and rooted and can now be flashed with Google store firmware making it just like the rest. I had one but hated the rear fingerprint reader so I returned it. Getting an S7 Edge.
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neyenlives said:
The Verizon Pixel XL has been bootloader unlocked and rooted and can now be flashed with Google store firmware making it just like the rest. I had one but hated the rear fingerprint reader so I returned it. Getting an S7 Edge.
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That was one of the reasons I didnt get the Pixel, the other reason was the plastic on the top and bottom.
I cant wait until my Note 5 arrives, still has a Nov 15 ship date.
I am going to try to find a phone number or a email address for somebody with some real power at Samsung and/or Sprint. Here's why
If I turn in my Samsung note 7 and get say a S7. 1) Samsung really doesnt loose anything. A S7 cost about the same as a Note 7 and probably cost the same as the s7 to make which is way less than what they sell it for. 2) I paid off y note 4 to get my 7... so now when the S8 and/or note 8 comes out I will still owe 1 years worth of payments on what ever phone I have at that time. Why should I have to shell out when it was Samsung that screwed up. At that rate Samsung gets all of their money for the S7 and gets more money because I got the S8. Somebody needs to take this up with Samsung and the carriers. If I find some contact information I will
Why not just get a refund?
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Agreed, I'm on att next, which works for me because I always grab the newest phone. So why should I have to guve this phone back, get locked into "last year's model" (yes i know it didnt come out last year) that I purposely didn't grab when it came out, and miss the next new option, like the s8 when this is the phone i chose to give my s6 edge + up for, sure as hell not gonna grab another s6 edge + and pay it half off again after i paid off half the last one and turned it in for this phone.
I feel like i should be able to skip to the s8 when it drops if i want to, as long as i get a samsung phone in place of my note 7 they should do a temp contract to allow us to upgrade early. Honestly id rather just keep the Note 7 and upgrade to tge Note 8 next year as planned, aside from the s6 edge +, I dont really care for the S series, I'm a note guy and have been since the note 1. But because of all of this i gotta use my upgrade to get an "old" phone I passed over? Because i highly doubt ATT is gonna send my half paid off S6 Edge + back, so I'm basically phoneless.
At this pouny im thinking about just buying a cheap samsung outright to use, i dont want to lose Gear S3 capabilities whenever that drops, so I'm stuck with Samsung until the next upgrade, ill let my VR collect dust if i have to, but I'm patiently waiting for that S3, grabbing another brand phone or like OnePlus3 just isnt an option. Samsung or bust.
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I paid off y note 4 to get my 7... so now when the S8 and/or note 8 comes out I will still owe 1 years worth of payments on what ever phone I have at that time.
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The very reason why I paid off my Note 4 (I only had a few more payments left anyways) rather than trading it in as an upgrade is so I would be able to keep the Note 4 and use it as backup if necessary (I know it defeats the purpose of plans like ATT's Next, but I like to keep what I own and regard those plans similar as the old 2 year contracts). If I decide to return the Note 7, I will go back to my Note 4 to avoid being stuck or owing another year of payments on a phone that I don't want to begin with. Why not do the same? Get a refund on your Note 7 and go back to the 4 for a few months?
I gave my 4 to my mom. I'd rather fight with Sprint and Samsung than take something back from my mom
I'm in the same situation. My wife and I had the Moto x 2014. We got the note 7 and like a day later a cat knocked hers off the counter and shattered the screen. I thought of buying a cheap phone for her and both of us waiting it out for at least the S8 edge, but then I don't know what will happen to the deal I got for the geat s2 or the freebies from Samsung. There has Been absolutely nothing from either at&t or Samsung. I haven't gotten an email or text. Nothing. So is this phone really being recalled? Are they waiting to see if people will flock to trade it in before they offer anything? I would love to get a loaner s7 and then be able to upgrade within the next year. That to me sounds fair, given the bull**** everyone has gone through. But I don't want to be stuck with an already six month old phone. I love this phone an honestly it breaks my heart a little to part with it. The only reason I will is because of updates and possibly no warranty. I don't believe I'm at risk for fire.
That's where im at. If they can say i can upgrade to the new note or whatever next August, id do it in a heartbeat. Until then, im fine with this.
Verizon canceled what I owe on my payments for my Note 7, which made my account available for upgrade. So I upgraded and selected an S7 Edge. I assume once they receive my Note 7 back in the mail I will receive a refund on the taxes I paid for the Note 7 and another $25 credit.
ATT will reset the upgrade cycle as well.
ryant35 said:
Verizon canceled what I owe on my payments for my Note 7, which made my account available for upgrade. So I upgraded and selected an S7 Edge. I assume once they receive my Note 7 back in the mail I will receive a refund on the taxes I paid for the Note 7 and another $25 credit.
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Yeah but once you upgraded (or rather, downgraded), you lost your upgrade for when the S8 or another device comes out, that's a bit what the OP was after I'd think. Once you change to another phone on a plan, your plan will reset.
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Yeah but once you upgraded (or rather, downgraded), you lost your upgrade for when the S8 or another device comes out, that's a bit what the OP was after I'd think. Once you change to another phone on a plan, your plan will reset.
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I am month to month with an unlimited data plan, if I pay off my phone ( & sell on craiglist) I can upgrade.
Here with bell in canada you go back to where you were before you started your contract. so if you had none, you will be switched to a month to month plan meaning off contract.
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I am month to month with an unlimited data plan, if I pay off my phone ( & sell on craiglist) I can upgrade.
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Ahhh ok, forget what I said lol
Guess I could do the same, but I'm not 100% on paying 600-700 for an older device :/
Has anyone received their replacement handset from Samsung??? the reason I ask this, is I spoke to Samsung just over a week ago and went for the S7edge option and nothing has arrived so I rang just now and was told it will take another 4-5 weeks until I receive it as they need word from their warehouse first .......this is a disgusting way to treat Note 7 customers....this was Samsung Australia
So what do they aspect you to do in the mean time
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So what do they aspect you to do in the mean time
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The consultant I spoke too, told me I have to wait
I received my replacement on 10th Oct, but, I called samsung today, and they tell me that no more support for note7, since it is officially discontinued, and that they will deactivate them in 2 weeks..... at least in Mexico, I am very sad, There is no other phone that I like, The S7 is fine, but in a short time there will be the new S8, so, I am at a loss
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I received my replacement on 10th Oct, but, I called samsung today, and they tell me that no more support for note7, since it is officially discontinued, and that they will deactivate them in 2 weeks..... at least in Mexico, I am very sad, There is no other phone that I like, The S7 is fine, but in a short time there will be the new S8, so, I am at a loss
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You spoke to someone at Samsung and you were told they plan to deactivate them in the next 2 weeks, is that correct? That's what you were told?
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You spoke to someone at Samsung and you were told they plan to deactivate them in the next 2 weeks, is that correct? That's what you were told?
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One can only HOPE, right?!?
received mine on October 10 n now i'm waiting for a refund so i can get the V20.
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Has anyone received their replacement handset from Samsung??? the reason I ask this, is I spoke to Samsung just over a week ago and went for the S7edge option and nothing has arrived so I rang just now and was told it will take another 4-5 weeks until I receive it as they need word from their warehouse first .......this is a disgusting way to treat Note 7 customers....this was Samsung Australia
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That is totally unacceptable. You MUST not tolerate this sort of attitude. I suggest you seek free legal help through one of your countries consumer protection agencies. Samsung have a glut of S7's and considering the media and attitude shown to Note 7 owners I would expect Samsung to be bending over backwards to maintain customers not causing them further grief by messing them about replacing what has been their ****-up.
Clearly Samsung Korea is NOT enforcing its will on the local country wide importers. My Samsung head office here is just incredible. I refuse to let them put me off Samsung but its bloody hard work! I don't want to cut my nose of to spite my face. Samsung need to get their global house in order and fast.
Do not accept this behaviour under any circumstances. Keep us posted how you progress. :good:
Ryland
PS. Every time you contact Samsung get the name of the person you speak to and make notes. It is also a very good idea to start writing letters to Samsung and send them recorded delivery. Phone calls can be denied letters are a solid proof of contact when sent by recorded mail. ALWAYS ask to speak to a manager when you call your local Samsung importer, again get their name.
Sounds like it's just less cumbersome to get a refund than to bother with the S7.
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Sounds like it's just less cumbersome to get a refund than to bother with the S7.
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I agree 100% but others may well want the S7 or cannot change contracts etc? I am learning here it is complicated for some for a variety of reasons.
Ryland
I started a thread awhile back. I have not received my s7 edge replacement yet. I ordered it on the 13th. Says it will ship in 2-3 business days. I haven't received any order or shipping confirmation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3479656
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I just came back from my carrier office, there I talked with te manager, and told me that I can use my note 7, without worrying about blocking or dissabling, in Mexico, as no government instructions to do such, And that the warranty will be kept as normal, in that event, replacement with other model would be the remedy, and, that I can go for replacement for other model at any time within the warranty period if no longer want the note, I am satisfied with this, even though many will say that it is dangerous, But, in my experience, I have had other devices with similar problems so, I am not overly scared
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I agree 100% but others may well want the S7 or cannot change contracts etc? I am learning here it is complicated for some for a variety of reasons.
Ryland
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Here in Singapore, Samsung SG is only offering an exchange for the S7 Edge with SGD$250 (approx. USD$178) or a full retail refund of SGD$1168. That's roughly US$835.
Unless you're a true diehard or the S7 Edge appeals to you, the full refund makes more sense. If I took the S7 Edge and sold it to a shop, it doesn't match the value of the Note 7 refund.
So now with the full refund, I can go ahead and purchase the upcoming LG V20 and still have some spare cash for a pre-owned Note 4 for my mom.
Worth noting, all phones here are unlocked. So the carriers are not involved in the exchange or refund programme. This is entirely with Samsung.
BozQ said:
Here in Singapore, Samsung SG is only offering an exchange for the S7 Edge with SGD$250 (approx. USD$178) or a full retail refund of SGD$1168. That's roughly US$835.
Unless you're a true diehard or the S7 Edge appeals to you, the full refund makes more sense. If I took the S7 Edge and sold it to a shop, it doesn't match the value of the Note 7 refund.
So now with the full refund, I can go ahead and purchase the upcoming LG V20 and still have some spare cash for a pre-owned Note 4 for my mom.
Worth noting, all phones here are unlocked. So the carriers are not involved in the exchange or refund programme. This is entirely with Samsung.
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I also went for a refund. Bought a Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 as my second mobile and will save the cash until march when the new series is available. I cannot find a replacement for the Note 7 so I have put myself on a diet of self control until March.
Ryland
I got my replacement oct 15, but then less than a week later I get a call saying there has been a second recall and that my options were to either get a full refund or exchange with s7 edge (with the difference being paid via check). either way, I still have to go back to the store at least twice. first to return the note 7 and second to get the check (either for the full refund or for price difference between s7 edge and note 7). they say check processing will take around 3 days
this week I got another call saying I can now drop by anytime between now and Nov 17 to either replace or refund (they didn't specify exactly if the s7 edge is available right away but from my understanding of our conversation it should be replaced right away just like the first recall when I dropped by)
Ryland Johnson said:
I also went for a refund. Bought a Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 as my second mobile and will save the cash until march when the new series is available. I cannot find a replacement for the Note 7 so I have put myself on a diet of self control until March.
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So which is your first mobile now?
Yes i got my iPhone 7 plus
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So which is your first mobile now?
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge plus. Very good mobile. If I wasn't a techno junkie I would keep it for several years. I have only one reason to change it and that's because I now need the S-pen again. I have taken a look at the Note 4 BUT it's silly money for a three year old mobile. Can't get the Note 5 here in Europe.
The SG A5 2016 is a very VERY nice mobile, superbly crafted in fact one cant tell the difference in quality between the A5 and the Note 7. Function wise they are, of course, chalk and cheese.
Ryland
Recieved the S7 edge today and I will send it back. It's nothing like the note 7. Old ui. Less memory aso.
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Ryland Johnson said:
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge plus. Very good mobile. If I wasn't a techno junkie I would keep it for several years. I have only one reason to change it and that's because I now need the S-pen again. I have taken a look at the Note 4 BUT it's silly money for a three year old mobile. Can't get the Note 5 here in Europe.
The SG A5 2016 is a very VERY nice mobile, superbly crafted in fact one cant tell the difference in quality between the A5 and the Note 7. Function wise they are, of course, chalk and cheese.
Ryland
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Funny thing, the Note 7 S Pen works on the Note 4. Guess I'll be confiscating that before I seek my refund.
I am sorry for the new post, but I scanned and am hesistant after the my last S8 debauche and not being able to do anythind beyond stock... I am in the US and a long time verizon customer, I want to be able to use custom roms again and mobile hotspot. Basically the $30 i'd say per month on mobile hot spot would pay for a new phone anyway.
Which new Samsung should I get? Returning to college in the fall.. S20 or S21?
I will delete if needed. thank you regardless XDA hoping to get a phone that brings me back to the community,
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I am sorry for the new post, but I scanned and am hesistant after the my last S8 debauche and not being able to do anythind beyond stock... I am in the US and a long time verizon customer, I want to be able to use custom roms again and mobile hotspot. Basically the $30 i'd say per month on mobile hot spot would pay for a new phone anyway.
Which new Samsung should I get? Returning to college in the fall.. S20 or S21?
I will delete if needed. thank you regardless XDA hoping to get a phone that brings me back to the community,
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The S21 isn't much of an improvement over the 20, in fact it shed features. There are minor upgrades with the S21 Ultra's cameras and a faster SoC but that's about it. Immersive display and 1440 screen resolution are now only available on the S21 Ultra. The MicroSD is gone, internal storage capacity is reduced, charger and eaphones are gone as well. Hard to justify the price difference. You might consider the S10, it's a solid device for a lot less $$$! If you want custom rom's all US models are bootloader locked so you'll have to opt for the Exynos SoC or better yet an Asian Snapdragon variant.