6-in-10 punters return their self-destructing Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Just over three weeks after announcing a global Galaxy Note 7 recall, Samsung says six out of ten owners in the US and South Korea have returned their potentially exploding phablets. The numbers are even higher in Singapore, where 80 per cent of owners of the recalled devices have got around to swapping them. Samsung is still …
exploding phones aside, has anybody actually got one of these that doesnt explode? if so...is it any good?
Yes. It is actually very good. Call quality is fantastic. The pen works very well. Never had any issue with the first one, but did exchange just to be sure and the exchange was relatively painless (replacement ready to pick up next day).
Having said that unless you really want the pen and/or iris scanner (and 0.2" larger screen) , S7 edge is probably better choice. Nearly same specs, still MicroUSB instead of USB C (although Samsung does provide adapters in the sales package).
"No. Samsung is the manufacturer of the device, but they don't have remote access to it."
They can just roll out a firmware update to shut the effected devices down. The user will still have to accept the update, but most will accept it eventually.
Also, when a Samsung account has been configured on the device it gives them a lot of control. (Remotely push applications, unlocking, factory reset, etc.)
0330 7261000 (1-800-726-7864 in the US)
0330 number call costs
A call to an 0330 number costs the same as a call to a normal home or business landline.
All numbers that start with 03 are charged at the same rate as normal local or national landline numbers that start with '01' or '02'. If your phone tariff offers inclusive calls to landlines, calls to 0330 numbers will also be included in the same way.
Samsung users, don't forget to claim the cost of the call, loss of use, stress etc
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