Samsung Galaxy Note 9

OldMrBrennan83

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

If you can afford to I would consider buying it up front if you can. Mine cost 800 with three prepay preorder deal and I am paying €20 a month to top up. Over 2 years would work out at 1280. I haven't looked but I'd assume it can be got sim free for around €800 if not cheaper these days, particularly with the S10 out soon.

The 6GB/128GB is on eglobal for €692.

_Kaiser_

OldMrBrennan83 wrote: »

The 6GB/128GB is on eglobal for €692.

You can get new ones from shops in Dublin (with receipts and good feedback) for about €650 upwards on adverts

howamidifferent

New update to Bixby allows you to set the button to open an alternative app.

dmigsy

Bought a brand new dual sim version on adverts for 650 a few days ago. Mad to pay the premium to the phone companies if you can afford to buy it sim free.

PaulT21

howamidifferent wrote: »

New update to Bixby allows you to set the button to open an alternative app.

Has this update been released yet? Don't see it available for me as yet.
Cheers:)

howamidifferent

PaulT21 wrote: »

Has this update been released yet? Don't see it available for me as yet.
Cheers:)

Yes, if you open Bixby it should tell you an update is available. Update then you can set the button to open an app of your choice.

_Kaiser_

howamidifferent wrote: »

Yes, if you open Bixby it should tell you an update is available. Update then you can set the button to open an app of your choice.

Yep, have this option now on my S9+

madmoe

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Yep, have this option now on my S9+

Just remapped mine.... thank the Lord! ;-)

Stuxnet

My note 9 just stopped charging overnight, tried several USB 3 power cables, no joy.

On Saturday I got a random warning "do not charge while the cable socket was wet", even though it could not of gotten wet.

Now it seems to be dead, only purchased the phone last December from phonesonline ie, how do I go about organise a Sammy repair anybody know?

Thanks

Stuxnet

Stuxnet wrote: »

My note 9 just stopped charging overnight, tried several USB 3 power cables, no joy.

On Saturday I got a random warning "do not charge while the cable socket was wet", even though it could not of gotten wet.

Now it seems to be dead, only purchased the phone last December from phonesonline ie, how do I go about organise a Sammy repair anybody know?

Thanks

You would usually go back to the retailer that you purchased from and let them handle it.

That said, I've had a Samsung Gear S2 that developed a fault, and I contacted Samsung directly through their live chat to arrange getting it fixed under warranty.

https://www.samsung.com/ie/info/contactus/

Stuxnet

Basil3 wrote: »

You would usually go back to the retailer that you purchased from and let them handle it.

That said, I've had a Samsung Gear S2 that developed a fault, and I contacted Samsung directly through their live chat to arrange getting it fixed under warranty.

https://www.samsung.com/ie/info/contactus/

Cheers Pal

jayo26

Hey guys just looking at getting a note 9 my two options are a shop in Dublin with receipt but phone will probably be blacklisted in other countries or buy off Amazon Germany for similar price. Would there be much of a chance of getting a blacklisted phone on Amazon???

The Dublin method doesnt bother me too much I've bought my last two phones from it-fix but if I can get a legit one from amazon for similar price thats not blacklisted I'd go that way.

wandererz

If you have an eligible phone to trade in, you can get it off the Samsung UK store for £449 or less.

jayo26

Ended up going back to shop I bought my last 2 phones from. Got the duos model plus Spiegel case, screen protector and wireless charger for 630 euro.

Pretty impressed with it so far it feels great in hand I like the more square edges in comparison to my s8 plus. Really liking Samsung's one interface and messing around with s pen. Also the fingerprint sensor is very much more usable and quicker then my old phone.

Sheep Shagger

jayo26 wrote: »

Ended up going back to shop I bought my last 2 phones from. Got the duos model plus Spiegel case, screen protector and wireless charger for 630 euro

What shop as a matter of interest for that deal?

jayo26

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

What shop as a matter of interest for that deal?

It-fix on capel street as I say I've bought my previous s7 edge and s8 plus off them so I went back and did a bit if bargaining.

I've never had an issue with them they changed my s7 edge when a problem arose so felt more relaxed going back to them then going somewhere else.

_Kaiser_

jayo26 wrote: »

It-fix on capel street as I say I've bought my previous s7 edge and s8 plus off them so I went back and did a bit if bargaining.

I've never had an issue with them they changed my s7 edge when a problem arose so felt more relaxed going back to them then going somewhere else.

Did you trade in the s8+? How much was the difference?

I have an s9+ that I'm thinking about swapping for the Note. The camera cut out on the S10 range are doing nothing for me

jayo26

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Did you trade in the s8+? How much was the difference?

I have an s9+ that I'm thinking about swapping for the Note. The camera cut out on the S10 range are doing nothing for me

No I didn't I still have the s8 as the screen is cracked in it.

I had a mess around with s10 plus and to be honest I don't like the camera hole either. I know you can use a dark theme that has the notifications bar along there but I just don't like how it stands out when watching videos or pictures.

I really love the feel if the note it feels just more solid

_Kaiser_

I can get a black one new on the Samsung IE site for €439 with trade-in. It's very tempting.

Anyone bought a phone direct in this manner? My S9+ is in excellent condition with only a few light scratches near the top of the screen (not visible unless you go looking). How picky are Samsung does anyone know?

Fairly sizeable (480MB) update available, with improved camera performance and security updates.

howamidifferent

Basil3 wrote: »

Fairly sizeable (480MB) update available, with improved camera performance and security updates.

What network? I'm with three and it says I'm up to date with March patch.

howamidifferent

howamidifferent wrote: »

What network? I'm with three and it says I'm up to date with March patch.

I'm on 3. Bought directly through them.

markad1

I'm on unlocked phone purchased from Samsung UK.
This update also enabled wifi calling on my phone.

jayo26

Same here my April patch enabled WiFi calling. Mines a duos so I guess it's Samsung firmware.

phill106

howamidifferent wrote: »

What network? I'm with three and it says I'm up to date with March patch.

Im with three but on a dual sim unlocked one, still on feb patch?

jayo26

phill106 wrote: »

Im with three but on a dual sim unlocked one, still on feb patch?

I had to manual search for update on mine but was there.

phill106

jayo26 wrote: »

I had to manual search for update on mine but was there.

Weird just checked again and still nothing. I'll try odin maybe tomorrow

Sheep Shagger

Am on eir (SIM free device from HN) and no update here?

phill106

I believe my phone is a UAE phone, if i download the 3ie firmware from samsing
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note9/SM-N960F/3IE/download/N960FXXS2CSBA/263107/
and install it using odin on the steps listed, will that be ok, any issues i should be aware about?
long time since i have flashed phones...
This wont root it, as it is stock firmware?

Oh possibly relevant info, dual sim, one sim has three ireland, other one vodafone ireland

phill106

Just for anyone else wondering, I did flash the phone with the 3 firmware, phone is now updated and both sims working grand.

BlackMask93

Hopefully in the near future when the Note 9 is on Android Q, these long slow monthly update waiting times will stop with Project Mainline.

https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/7/18530599/google-android-q-features-hands-on-dark-mode-gestures-accessibility-io-2019

Im still waiting on April and May Security Updates for my Note 9 and im on Three

howamidifferent

Paulcon93 wrote: »

Im still waiting on April and May Security Updates for my Note 9 and im on Three

Likewise.

phill106

howamidifferent wrote: »

Likewise.

Same, thought i was doing well to get march, had been stuck on February till i flashed it..

jayo26

Think this the first time I've ever had a Samsung that I don't want to root it or put different firmware on it Really really enjoying the experience one or whatever they call it and secure folder is excellent. I could never use that before because was always rooted.

Im not a big user of the s pen apart from messing about with photos but it's really handy for them im sure they are loads more use for it. Anyway so far loving the note. I did end up getting another spigen case as I didn't like the one they gave me so I got a nice fitting neo hybrid it feels really tight on it not like the other one that was loose.

howamidifferent

April security update rolled out to me on Three this morning.

BlackMask93

howamidifferent wrote: »

April security update rolled out to me on Three this morning.

Cheers, just checked and got the OTA update

phill106

Anyone notice wifi calling just showed up after the update?
Swipe down to get all the settings, and it is all the way over on the right.
I have it enabled now, must test it in a bad coverage area.

howamidifferent

phill106 wrote:

Anyone notice wifi calling just showed up after the update? Swipe down to get all the settings, and it is all the way over on the right. I have it enabled now, must test it in a bad coverage area.

On what network? I don't have it on three.

jayo26

howamidifferent wrote: »

On what network? I don't have it on three.

Should do if your phones been updated its on all networks.

phill106

howamidifferent wrote: »

On what network? I don't have it on three.

On three, I'll check in work tomorrow a call in a no coverage but good wifi area

BlackMask93

I am also on three, cannot seem to find it anywhere that can enable it

phill106

Paulcon93 wrote: »

I am also on three, cannot seem to find it anywhere that can enable it

Seemed to show up day after the update, some info in pics

I'm on 3 and dont hace WiFi calling after the update (although i can find the app if i search for it).

AFAIK its network dependent, and 3 don't offer it anyway.

phill106

Basil3 wrote: »

I'm on 3 and dont hace WiFi calling after the update (although i can find the app if i search for it).

AFAIK its network dependent, and 3 don't offer it anyway.

They do in the uk anyway...
So i tested it in an area with no bars, and i was able to make a call. Now i should have tried a few more calls, with the setting on and off, but didnt get to.

I didnt see the logos mentioned however
http://www.three.co.uk/discover/Three_inTouch/android-wifi-calling

Sir Oxman

This has appeared on mine - Vodafone PAYG

Wifi calling and VoLTE

BlackMask93

Tweeted to Three Ireland, they do not have any plans to introduce it at the moment ðŸ˜

_Kaiser_

So, for those of you who've had a Note 9 for a while.. would you still buy one today?

No interest in the S10 range as I've said previously (camera cut out does nothing for me and I prefer the FP scanner on the back), and seeing as the Note 10 looks to be going the same way I'm sitting here thinking of pulling the trigger on a new Dual-Sim Note 9 for €540 (justifying to myself that I'll part-fund it by then selling my S9+)

Still worth it?

_Kaiser_

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

So, for those of you who've had a Note 9 for a while.. would you still buy one today?

No interest in the S10 range as I've said previously (camera cut out does nothing for me and I prefer the FP scanner on the back), and seeing as the Note 10 looks to be going the same way I'm sitting here thinking of pulling the trigger on a new Dual-Sim Note 9 for €540 (justifying to myself that I'll part-fund it by then selling my S9+)

Still worth it?

Still love it.....that said, will upgrade to the Note 10 the day it comes out

jayo26

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

So, for those of you who've had a Note 9 for a while.. would you still buy one today?

No interest in the S10 range as I've said previously (camera cut out does nothing for me and I prefer the FP scanner on the back), and seeing as the Note 10 looks to be going the same way I'm sitting here thinking of pulling the trigger on a new Dual-Sim Note 9 for €540 (justifying to myself that I'll part-fund it by then selling my S9+)

Still worth it?

I never owned a s9 plus I came from s8 plus which looks to be very similar the yours I'd definilty buy one again no regrets it feels so much better and even the small changes in shape feel better.

I also hate the notch in s10 thats why I went with note 9 it's probably going to be the last decent screen Samsung for a while also use the s pen a bit for Web browsing and messing about with photos.

OldMrBrennan83

You'd rather have the 75mm x 6mm 'notch' on the Note 9 than the much smaller 'notch' on the S10+?