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efacew wrote:Oh & ps: no old or refurb notes available unless you're going 3rd party...

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Waiting for my chat to arrive so I can post... (however I did back up by taking screen shots just in case)


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WARNING: I did my best to be thorough, so it's a bit lengthy for anyone who cares to read.
I hth a bit...
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Sorry it uploaded in reverse, smh-tried to edit to fix, but it kept the same format.

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dequantavious wrote:Quick jump to Sprint !

Thinking about doing the same...

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@efacew - great post, I read it backwards and figured it out at the end but either way thanks for going out there to get that info. I had a feeling they would use the IMEI as the method to grab the last of us, since they control that process 100%. They know people can block any push updates, so they have to get creative in order to really throw down the gauntlet.

I still think them charging us the full price of the phone is a bluff, currently. Seems like the top decision makers are just throwing a lot of fear out there to get us to return these N7s, but I bet they themselves haven't really thought out how to execute all these threats.

This is exactly what I mean when I tell people that choice is really just an illusion created by people with power. They continue to send messages about this 'voluntary' recall, but the reality is they are making holding onto your N7 a nightmare, so you will WANT to voluntarily return it. It's like someone holding a gun to your head and saying 'you have a choice - I can let you live if you give me your wallet, or you can keep your wallet while I can blow your brains out. The choice is yours.'

Some choice!

darkknight wrote:@efacew - great post, I read it backwards and figured it out at the end but either way thanks for going out there to get that info. I had a feeling they would use the IMEI as the method to grab the last of us, since they control that process 100%. They know people can block any push updates, so they have to get creative in order to really throw down the gauntlet.

I still think them charging us the full price of the phone is a bluff, currently. Seems like the top decision makers are just throwing a lot of fear out there to get us to return these N7s, but I bet they themselves haven't really thought out how to execute all these threats.

This is exactly what I mean when I tell people that choice is really just an illusion created by people with power. They continue to send messages about this 'voluntary' recall, but the reality is they are making holding onto your N7 a nightmare, so you will WANT to voluntarily return it. It's like someone holding a gun to your head and saying 'you have a choice - I can let you live if you give me your wallet, or you can keep your wallet while I can blow your brains out. The choice is yours.'

Some choice!

Lol, indeed!
I was over at xda doing some reading on the topic & I wish I could link, but just look under the n7 board over there for Verizon & there was some compelling info on the topic for someone who went through the same trouble as myself (& posted proof).

Their rep gave a completely different response.
I'm actually wondering if the right hand knows what the left is doing? Verizon has sent out several of this same msg to customers all with different execution dates (mine so far is the soonest).

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I just received a text and an email, both more threats about the 1/27 date. I bet there will be a return box waiting for me at home today too. These guys suck so bad. So powerless to do anything.

@brian.geller my date is 1/20. Is it even worth thinking about a switch? Ugh, we have Corp disc with them too.
All I know is my small business is def going to suffer if my line is cut.

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hi efacew
and thanks for posting your journey.

The IMEI block should only affect the Note 7.
I'm able to switch my SIM card to other mobile devices and my Telco services work as contracted on those non-blocked mobiles.

Telstra had a CDMA service in the late 1990-2000s and I remember it was a pain as I had to register, de-register each phone when carrying out experiments with a range of devices - is that the Verizon experience?

Do you have an older mobile (CDMA) you can switch your service too?
IF so you could possibly switch active mobile device and physically retain the Note 7 pending a no-cost Samsung replacement that offers the same functionality as the Note 7 - in my case S-pen -and- 256GB removable storage -and- IRIS identification necessary for some trials work I'm doing.

Global1 wrote:hi efacew
and thanks for posting your journey.

The IMEI block should only affect the Note 7.
I'm able to switch my SIM card to other mobile devices and my Telco services work as contracted on those non-blocked mobiles.

Telstra had a CDMA service in the late 1990-2000s and I remember it was a pain as I had to register, de-register each phone when carrying out experiments with a range of devices - is that the Verizon experience?

Do you have an older mobile (CDMA) you can switch your service too?
IF so you could possibly switch active mobile device and physically retain the Note 7 pending a no-cost Samsung replacement that offers the same functionality as the Note 7 - in my case S-pen -and- 256GB removable storage -and- IRIS identification necessary for some trials work I'm doing.

Sadly no I don't & Thank you fit the response. Are you outside the usa?

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darkknight wrote:8438 <snip>

This is exactly what I mean when I tell people that choice is really just an illusion created by people with power. They continue to send messages about this 'voluntary' recall, but the reality is they are making holding onto your N7 a nightmare, so you will WANT to voluntarily return it. It's like someone holding a gun to your head and saying 'you have a choice - I can let you live if you give me your wallet, or you can keep your wallet while I can blow your brains out. The choice is yours.'

Some choice!

^^^^this...

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Hopefully this will help another...

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efacew wrote:8456

Global1 wrote:hi efacew
and thanks for posting your journey.

The IMEI block should only affect the Note 7.
I'm able to switch my SIM card to other mobile devices and my Telco services work as contracted on those non-blocked mobiles.

Telstra had a CDMA service in the late 1990-2000s and I remember it was a pain as I had to register, de-register each phone when carrying out experiments with a range of devices - is that the Verizon experience?

Do you have an older mobile (CDMA) you can switch your service too?
IF so you could possibly switch active mobile device and physically retain the Note 7 pending a no-cost Samsung replacement that offers the same functionality as the Note 7 - in my case S-pen -and- 256GB removable storage -and- IRIS identification necessary for some trials work I'm doing.

Sadly no I don't & Thank you fit the response. Are you outside the usa?

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I'm in Australia where the Telcos have all been coerced by Samsung into imposing an IMEI block on outgoing voice calls that switch to a Telco message that the device is blocked; and for incoming callers, they get switched to a message that the called party is not available and they can leave a short 10 second sms that does get sent to the called device.

Global1 wrote:

efacew wrote:8456

Global1 wrote:hi efacew
and thanks for posting your journey.

The IMEI block should only affect the Note 7.
I'm able to switch my SIM card to other mobile devices and my Telco services work as contracted on those non-blocked mobiles.

Telstra had a CDMA service in the late 1990-2000s and I remember it was a pain as I had to register, de-register each phone when carrying out experiments with a range of devices - is that the Verizon experience?

Do you have an older mobile (CDMA) you can switch your service too?
IF so you could possibly switch active mobile device and physically retain the Note 7 pending a no-cost Samsung replacement that offers the same functionality as the Note 7 - in my case S-pen -and- 256GB removable storage -and- IRIS identification necessary for some trials work I'm doing.

Sadly no I don't & Thank you fit the response. Are you outside the usa?

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I'm in Australia where the Telcos have all been coerced by Samsung into imposing an IMEI block on outgoing voice calls that switch to a Telco message that the device is blocked; and for incoming callers, they get switched to a message that the called party is not available and they can leave a short 10 second sms that does get sent to the called device.

Interesting!

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