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Can you provide details how a powerbank can heat up a phone?

Is samsung giving away anything aside from the refund amount?

Unit is still working fine without battery limitation after update. This is true if your device has no charge limitation prior.

This is what I am afraid of. Those who went for a refund eventually ends up waiting for weeks/months until the actually amount is received by the customer. I had a discussion with Samsung PH today about how to process the refund outside Philippines. It seems like there is still no clear...

None was mentioned. That's the only info taken from the pop-out notification.

Update: N9300ZHU2BPJ4 Size: 112.37 MB Here are the list of improvements to functions as outlined in the notification. Provides guidance pop-up when the charger is not connected properly. Other bug fixes Fix occasional issue that touch screen to malfunction Latest Android security patches Device...

Let's change the thread title to Who is still using their Note 7 (on the ground)? ---------- Post added at 12:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:44 AM ---------- Check for local Samsung Service Center. They can process it for you in case you decide to return it.

Agree. But I've also had first hand experience with mobile processors that catch fire and sustain combustion. Component packaging is not fire retardant. Its as simple as supplying +12V to the +3.3V rail of the IC. The voltage was supplied directly to the IC as part of safety test where we...

I prefer to stay off grid and away from spotlights. I am not after for the number of likes either. I may share my findings to Samsung if they're interested and of course here at XDA assuming that by that time the petition to close all Note7 threads is not yet granted by the admin. With regards...

I completely agree with going off grid. We fear what we dont understand. No. Some people fear what they dont understand. I respect those who are after for their safety and prefer to return their Note7. Again, we get it. We read news just like you do. In return, I would ask you to please respect...

And I cant relate how posting that news contributes to the topic about why the device catches fire. Probably its just an FYI but then, I get it. I really appreciate the concern. And that's no rocket science either. Back to the topic. I've run some series of stress test on the device...

For those who went for refund, did you get cash or cheque?

I believe the topic is about who is still using their Note7. Maybe its time to create a separate topic about "Please return/replace/refund your Note7". I respect people whoe are so concerned about my safety. How they insist that I have to return mine ASAP. Probably I have to say this again...

Because paranoia and sabotage are something Samsung cant fix. Those are just two of the reasons why Note7 catches fire.

A safe deposit box , a fireproof pouch, a fire blanket. The simplest is having a fire extinguisher within reach where you commonly place the Note7. Mine sleeps inside my bbq grill when unattended for a long time. Obviously, we dont want the device in public after the recall so it will be...

I know that Note7 is dead but just to close the experiment. Days after installation, Araree Pure sticks well along edges and curved transitions. No issue on peeling unless intentionally done. The film is somehow self-healing. Haven't tried the sharp cut though. The tip of S-pen leaves a...

I like this thread! Really. Going forensic for what is now declared an extinct Note7. Designers sometimes call this post-mortem analysis. Thanks by the way, CerveCesar for starting the thread. Probably my first question would be. Anybody's got a copy of the Note7 mainboard schematic? It's...

"3. The owner should surrender the device and the full box to the store and they will receive a brand new Galaxy S7 edge at no extra cost." I thought S7 Edge has lower SRP than Note7. Anybody who has gone through the return/replace procedure?

Probably here is something that would supplement my perspective from my previous post. http://motherboard.vice.com/read/galaxy-note-7-explosion-environmental-impact-recycling

From that report it says..."According to the source inside Samsung, a poll revealed that more than 50% of consumers polled now have a negative feeling about the brand." I wonder where that 50% came from. :p

I don't think its gonna work. Note7 threads here in XDA closed or not, developers, modders, tweakers, tinkers, and wreckers will still consider keeping their Note7 "hardware" down to the last second. Call them risk takers or plain stupid who cant let go. It's not about what's gonna happen with...

Is your unit the original or replacement?

I would say that there are different types of Note7 owners. There are posers and there are users. There are power users and developers and there are extreme modders. There are tinkers and there are wreckers. They all have different perspective as to how they handle and use their Note7

I still don't agree that all units has to be returned just because of some random issues found. I understand that Samsung is after for our safety but until their findings is released, I refuse to believe that there is a major design flaw in Note7 that is worth the sudden recall. Well of course...

I wonder how reliable is that inside information.

You can still use your Gear VR with Galaxy S7 and Note 5 models. Your purchased Oculus apps and games stays with your account and not bound to the device. You need to download those again to your new Samsung device though.

Here's my take on this. Those who are concerned about the safety of their Note7 can go for replacement/refund as per Samsung statement. Those who are technically inclined and willing to take the risk (including me) can hold on to their Note7. I checked a couple of Samsung regional website...

What if I expressly inform Samsung that I would take the risk and keep my Note7. Come up with some sort of a waiver. Will they allow me to keep my device? Provided they wont remotely render the device non-operational. I am in a denial stage right now. Lol. Seriously, Note has been part of my...

I now block Oculus updates and play with Gear VR without internet connection.

Hopefully Samsung wont remotely kill Note7 for those who prefer not to surrender their devices. Those who are concerned about safety can freely have it replaced. Those who are taking the risk and are technically inclined at least has the option to keep them.

This is going to be a sad news for all who are loyal to the Note series. http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/ ---------- Post added at 02:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:51 PM ---------- This is going to be a sad news for all who are loyal to the Note series...

I am still on the denial stage. This is not happening! I'd like to believe that that announcement is for US market only.

I gave up the TGSP after two failed experiments. Without material to completely bond TGSP to Note7 screen, touch sensitivity is affected. I even tried to replace the adhesive along the edges of TGSP to have a more stable mount. It still gets detached especially when I bring the Note7 for...

Still running and performing with my Gear VR. Work. Personal Use. Play. I use alarm to alert me when it gets 100% charged or temperature reaches 37C. No fast charging. Note 7 is limited to day-shift tasks though. Switches it off before bed and my Note 3 clocks in for night-shift until...

I doubt if there is a future Note 8. That name has already been used back in 2013 for their 8" tablet with S-pen. My wife is still using it until now. As for the Note7, I am less worried about the unit. What I am concerned about though is the transportation sector that will eventually ban or...

I am still holding on to my Note 7 until the restriction expands to buses and other transportation means.

Telcos can do that but then, I still expect the open market to continue selling Note 7. What I am concern though is Samsung will make Note 7 short lived just like the previous Note 8.

Any idea if you can change color for replacement unit?

If logistics is doing their job well, there should be enough units. Most likely not all can be served though on day 1. Manpower shortage.

You should be able to have your new Note7 by weekend then. ---------- Post added at 01:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:40 PM ---------- 80% max is good enough for me. Temporarily.

Telco replacement is before Oct. 1 right?

Something worth sharing here. I made an accidental experiment after getting my replacement units. Note7 comes with a transparent screen cover out from the box. So, I was in Samsung Service Center running SmartSwitch from old Note7 to the replacement unit. I then decided to remove that...

If battery issue is just on quality, fixing (replacing) it would be quick. Consumers then demand that there has to be a way to see that Note7 is not part of the risky batch with battery issue. Then Samsung responded to it by changing the battery icon. For me it's just an indicator. Do I feel...

Are the replacement units already available?

Just tested the N9300 yesterday and it supports FDD and TDD.

The heat is on the charger this time. Even when fast charging feature is disabled. I'd expect the charger to get warm. Though my Note7 has already been replaced and firmware updated, I still disable fast charging to keep the battery from stress.

Yeah. Ban Samsung Note but allow passengers to bring with them 10,000mAh power bank.

I saw this one earlier but doubted the contents. It says here that "Besides, the Chinese version SM-N9300 could come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage." How I wish this is true. :p I have been to this site as well. Not sure though if the variant and connectivity information is...

Sure will. It was a pushed update as I set mine to automatically download those. At least they allow up to 80% charge. But then, that's 10% below my set limit.

Thanks. I hope there's not much difference between N9300 and N930FD in terms of FDD-LTE and TD-LTE compatibility. My existing N930FD supports both.