Galaxy Note 5

[MRU]

So, it looks like my insurance does cover the note, but it has a $200 deductible. So should I do this and get another note, or should I just save this money and use it towards the Note 6/7 coming out in a couple of months? I was going to sell the note 5 anyway to get the new model when that came out, but at $200 not sure it's worth it. What has been everyone's experience when selling your used Notes? Never had the chance to do this, as my note 3 and 4 were given to family members and my note 5 stolen. I know with my other android phones it has always been much more difficult to get a good return, especially when compared to my iPhone's.

Personally given you have another phone - I would wait the couple of months out and save yourself the hassle of selling off your device. Plus $200 deductible now, and when/if you sell your re-purchased note 5 you'll get less than what you pay so you'll have a further $ loss.

 

[spinedoc77]

Any other AT&T users load up the leaked Marshmallow build? I've got it all loaded up and it runs perfectly, finally Marshmallow.

 

[Sensamic]

I hope you set up a Samsung account. And I also hope you checked off Reactivation Lock in security settings. This stops anyone from activating your phone. Samsung also backs up your call logs and messages automatically. With all that said, you just go to: findmymobile.samsung.com to remotely lock or wipe your phone and SD card. Hope it works out.

Is it necessary to have the GPS on to wipe it remotely?

To find it yes, but to wipe it remotely if stolen or lost? It should also have 3G/4G on right?

 

[Sevanw]

Is it necessary to have the GPS on to wipe it remotely?

To find it yes, but to wipe it remotely if stolen or lost? It should also have 3G/4G on right?

The phone just needs to be on with service, any service, meaning cell service, data, or both. If GPS is required, it'll get turned on remotely. So when you request to wipe the phone, GPS will remotely be turned on if required.

 

[Sensamic]

The phone just needs to be on with service, any service, meaning cell service, data, or both. If GPS is required, it'll get turned on remotely. So when you request to wipe the phone, GPS will remotely be turned on if required.

Interesting! Not even data has to be turned on if there is cell service?

I thought GPS and cell data had to be on for the remote wipe to work. Even if GPS isn't necessary to be activated, data service would need to, unless the command is sent by a message or something like that.

Never learned how it truly works, but if not even data service has to be activated for this to work then it would be awesome, since I don't always have it on when I'm out.

 

[jamezr]

Having a renewed sense of appreciation for my N5 the last few days. I rooted it flashed a custom rom and kernel. Getting about an hour more battery life now. I have been getting 5 hours SOT before flashing now getting 6 SOT easily afterwards.
@Tig Bitties was right!

 

[Fernandez21]

Having a renewed sense of appreciation for my N5 the last few days. I rooted it flashed a custom rom and kernel. Getting about an hour more battery life now. I have been getting 5 hours SOT before flashing now getting 6 SOT easily afterwards.
@Tig Bitties was right!

Yup, I had switched back to the note full time before it was stolen, it is a really awesome device. Can't wait for the 7.

 

[jamezr]

Yup, I had switched back to the note full time before it was stolen, it is a really awesome device. Can't wait for the 7.

going to get another one? or wait for the N7 in August?

 

[Fernandez21]

going to get another one? or wait for the N7 in August?

I'm going to wait until the. N7, if rumors are true were only 2 months away, and my M8 has been surprising. It takes forever to load apps and the camera sucks, but I'm surprised how smooth it runs.

 

[ichii]

http://9to5google.com/2016/06/02/sa...ats-iphone-6s-plus-americas-most-loved-phone/

The Note 5 is an awesome phone, but still surprising it ranked higher than the iPhone.

agree that the Note 5 is an awesome phone, only issue for me is that its too big and the battery life is just meh. Always wanted one before because my brother's Note 4 had great battery. Hopefully with the Note 6 they fix that issue.

 

[Klyster]

Hmmmm, I get better battery life with my Note 5 (exynos) than I ever did with my Note 4.
My friend is trying to find a genuine replacement for his Note 4, they seem to be difficult to source and pricey, anyone know where to get one? I found one on eBay but that's about it. I need a genuine Samsung NFC battery from a place that will ship to New Zealand.

 

[sotorious]

Note 5 screen on a nexus phone with a s7 camera let's go!

 

[nj-morris]

Note 5 screen on a nexus phone with a s7 camera let's go!

I thought that the Nexus 6P screen was the same as the Note 5?

 

[MRU]

I thought that the Nexus 6P screen was the same as the Note 5?

No. It is made by Samsung but it's a far inferior panel overall. The difference is very noticeable side by side.

 

[spinedoc77]

No. It is made by Samsung but it's a far inferior panel overall. The difference is very noticeable side by side.

Yep, the 6p screen is very decent, but when put next to a note 5 it's terrible.

 

[sotorious]

That Samsung screen has a hold on me along with the camera.

 

[txa1265]

After being an Android phone user for ~5 years then an iOS user for 3 of the last 3.5 ... I have switched back to Android with a Galaxy Note 5 (had a Note 3 for a while 2 years ago but it just never 'stuck', partly due to full family on iOS). I've had tablets continuously of both iOS and Android, but IMO the Android tablet experience has always been 'lacking'.

Like what Samsung and Google have done with the OS and overall user experience so far. Phone feels good and am hopeful everything continues to go smoothly. Any advice folks have is much appreciated

 

[jamezr]

After being an Android phone user for ~5 years then an iOS user for 3 of the last 3.5 ... I have switched back to Android with a Galaxy Note 5 (had a Note 3 for a while 2 years ago but it just never 'stuck', partly due to full family on iOS). I've had tablets continuously of both iOS and Android, but IMO the Android tablet experience has always been 'lacking'.

Like what Samsung and Google have done with the OS and overall user experience so far. Phone feels good and am hopeful everything continues to go smoothly. Any advice folks have is much appreciated

I would look into using Nova launcher. You can setup the homescreen grid size and icon sizes just the way you want them to be. You can add a dark theme and it really looks nice. You can also export your Nova settings so you only have to go through setting up things the way you want them once. You can import your Nova settings on any Android phone you want after that.

 

[Fernandez21]

Update to my stolen Note 5:
Spoke to an AT&T rep yesterday, and he told me the deductible should be $99 not $199 which is what I was quoted originally. While I know the Note 7 will be coming in a month or so, I just really miss it so I ordered it and it should be here tonight! The MM update had been released after mine was stolen, so I can't wait to try that out. Looking forward to using the Note again, it's become one of my favorite handsets.

 

[MRU]

Update to my stolen Note 5:
Spoke to an AT&T rep yesterday, and he told me the deductible should be $99 not $199 which is what I was quoted originally. While I know the Note 7 will be coming in a month or so, I just really miss it so I ordered it and it should be here tonight! The MM update had been released after mine was stolen, so I can't wait to try that out. Looking forward to using the Note again, it's become one of my favorite handsets.

Great result the Note 5 is a great phone regardless of the Note 7

 

[jamezr]

Update to my stolen Note 5:
Spoke to an AT&T rep yesterday, and he told me the deductible should be $99 not $199 which is what I was quoted originally. While I know the Note 7 will be coming in a month or so, I just really miss it so I ordered it and it should be here tonight! The MM update had been released after mine was stolen, so I can't wait to try that out. Looking forward to using the Note again, it's become one of my favorite handsets.

I am so glad that worked out for you!
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Great result the Note 5 is a great phone regardless of the Note 7

and the Note 5 might be the last flat Note model.

 

[spinedoc77]

I would look into using Nova launcher. You can setup the homescreen grid size and icon sizes just the way you want them to be. You can add a dark theme and it really looks nice. You can also export your Nova settings so you only have to go through setting up things the way you want them once. You can import your Nova settings on any Android phone you want after that.

Don't forget Nova's ability to let you resize widgets, and take padding away. I absolutely love how I can fit in so many widgets and size/shape them as needed.

 

[Fernandez21]

That was fast! I had just ordered it Thursday evening, and it was waiting on my door stop yesterday when I got home from work. Very impressed with the insurance.

So far this version seems great. The home button is clickier then my previous note and mm is running silky smooth. Of course, this is could all just be placebo thanks to getting used to my m8 and moving up from there, but I remember on my previous note the Saturn emulator ran choppy but when I tried it last night it ran just as smooth as it did on my edge.

Also, it is a clean install too, so that may have a lot to do with it. And props to Samsung for including almost everything from the latest version of touchwiz too.

Very happy so far.

 

[Fernandez21]

Update. So everything on the phone is great, everything works and runs the way it's supposed to, however there is a very deep scratch on the back about an inch long. Should I ask for another phone or just keep this one? You can't see it strait on, but you can feel it and you can see it at an angle.

 

[jamezr]

Update. So everything on the phone is great, everything works and runs the way it's supposed to, however there is a very deep scratch on the back about an inch long. Should I ask for another phone or just keep this one? You can't see it strait on, but you can feel it and you can see it at an angle.

I would ask for another one!