Samsung Galaxy Note 3

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The battery drain when using any navigation/map app is high due to the screen on time. I don't quite like the Navigon interface (maybe i haven't used it enough yet) but it uses GPS instead of data which is good. Google Maps uses data and data connectivity while driving can be a bit erratic, especially when driving on the N3 to the Coast and you need to know where the speed traps are...
Not sure if Navigon provides this info like the GPS navigation devices...speed traps, speed limits, road condition warnings, etc.
does google maps show camera locations?
 
So after a little under a month of using my Galaxy Note 3 N9005, I have decided that Android is not for me and therefore am wanting to sell it. Anyone have any advice on the best way to do so? I have tried Gumtree but there are more scammers than real buyers.

Also what would a proper price be to sell for? It is in perfect condition obviously with box and all accessories (headphones still sealed and never used) and with the ADH ect.
 
Its such a pity about gumtree, full of scammers and thieves.
New I think it sells for R10K, well thats what ive seen. So gauge your sale on that I think, but you probably wont get close to that.....
Where and how did you register for ADH, thru samsung premium app?? Just curious.
 
Its such a pity about gumtree, full of scammers and thieves.
New I think it sells for R10K, well thats what ive seen. So gauge your sale on that I think, but you probably wont get close to that.....
Where and how did you register for ADH, thru samsung premium app?? Just curious.

Yeah agree a pity about gumtree.

I used the app, was I meant to do it differently?
 
Yeah agree a pity about gumtree.

I used the app, was I meant to do it differently?

No I don't think so, just wondering if I did it right too, also used the app.

On the s4 you had to sms imei number and with this new app I didn't. So just asking if everyone did the same as me??
 
No I don't think so, just wondering if I did it right too, also used the app.

On the s4 you had to sms imei number and with this new app I didn't. So just asking if everyone did the same as me??

If you open the app it will tell you wether it is registered and up until when and how many swaps you still have.
 
FINALLY got mine on Tuesday (thanks Ockie!) Now about this ADH thing, I've sent a few SMS's and one of them worked, it's pretty unclear as to how to do it, some say you need a hash at the end, but it seems not putting the hash, or the slash or the last 2 digits is what did the trick.

So I got an SMS back saying: "Congratulations your N9005 is now covered by Accidental Damage Handling(ADH), please visit www.samsung/samsungadh to view terms and conditions."

Of course the website doesn't exist since there's no top-level domain in the link, so my question now is am I registered for the normal ADH or the "Premium" one since they don't mention that anywhere. It's like they don't want people to know about this.
 
FINALLY got mine on Tuesday (thanks Ockie!) Now about this ADH thing, I've sent a few SMS's and one of them worked, it's pretty unclear as to how to do it, some say you need a hash at the end, but it seems not putting the hash, or the slash or the last 2 digits is what did the trick.

So I got an SMS back saying: "Congratulations your N9005 is now covered by Accidental Damage Handling(ADH), please visit www.samsung/samsungadh to view terms and conditions."

Of course the website doesn't exist since there's no top-level domain in the link, so my question now is am I registered for the normal ADH or the "Premium" one since they don't mention that anywhere. It's like they don't want people to know about this.

download the samsung premium app from the playstore
 
I was told by Samsung customer care to download Samsung premium app from playstore and register there for note. The sms thing was for S4 only I think?
 
I was told by Samsung customer care to download Samsung premium app from playstore and register there for note. The sms thing was for S4 only I think?

Nope, works for the Note 3 too, check earlier in the thread.
 
Well, I finally got my Note 3 LTE yesterday. I wanted to get one from TM with the 5 GB data deal, but they had no stock and the salesman didn't sound confident that it would be anytime soon. MTN also had no stock, and they said they do not carry stock.

That left Vodacom and Cell C. Both of them had stock of both colours. After careful thought, I went for the Vodacom one. I hate dealing with Vodacom, but they have the (I think) better model N005 with LTE. This model also has a better camera 60fps and better picture resolution (I read that somewhere).

This is one fantastic device...dare I say, the best phone ever produced to date. Like I said, I hate Vodacom. My Vodacom contract SIM that came with my Note 3, has been stored in my cupboard, and I have put a prepaid Cell C SIM inside. Vodacom are very sneaky with their billing - run out of contract airtime and data, and you are charged an arm and a leg. What makes it worse, is that you are not allowed to put a cap on usage for the first 6 months of your contract. This tells me that Vodacon are hoping most users will go over their bundle, and they will then reap the rewards.

I used to be an iPhone fan - owned the first 4 models, but I think Samsung/Android has now left Apple in the dust. The Android software has become better and FAR more customisable than iOS, and the large clear screen of the Note 3 makes an iPhone screen look mickey mouse.

The only things where I think the iPhone beats the Note 3 on, are build quality...the shiny plastic S/S lookalike band going around the Note 3 feels really cheap. The fake leather back on the note 3 is better than having a smooth plastic back, but lacks the quality feel of glass or aluminium back of the iPhone - this isn't a biggie, as most people put their Note in a pouch anyway.
The other thing I like about iOS, is the ease of installing and syncing media - music, contacts, video etc etc. I am still battling to get my contacts onto my Note 3....I will get it done tonight.

Great phone....I am stunned by the post of someone a few posts back, who wanted to sell his one month old Note 3 LTE, because he doesn't like Android.... ?
 
Well, I finally got my Note 3 LTE yesterday. I wanted to get one from TM with the 5 GB data deal, but they had no stock and the salesman didn't sound confident that it would be anytime soon. MTN also had no stock, and they said they do not carry stock.

That left Vodacom and Cell C. Both of them had stock of both colours. After careful thought, I went for the Vodacom one. I hate dealing with Vodacom, but they have the (I think) better model N005 with LTE. This model also has a better camera 60fps and better picture resolution (I read that somewhere).

This is one fantastic device...dare I say, the best phone ever produced to date. Like I said, I hate Vodacom. My Vodacom contract SIM that came with my Note 3, has been stored in my cupboard, and I have put a prepaid Cell C SIM inside. Vodacom are very sneaky with their billing - run out of contract airtime and data, and you are charged an arm and a leg. What makes it worse, is that you are not allowed to put a cap on usage for the first 6 months of your contract. This tells me that Vodacon are hoping most users will go over their bundle, and they will then reap the rewards.

I used to be an iPhone fan - owned the first 4 models, but I think Samsung/Android has now left Apple in the dust. The Android software has become better and FAR more customisable than iOS, and the large clear screen of the Note 3 makes an iPhone screen look mickey mouse.

The only things where I think the iPhone beats the Note 3 on, are build quality...the shiny plastic S/S lookalike band going around the Note 3 feels really cheap. The fake leather back on the note 3 is better than having a smooth plastic back, but lacks the quality feel of glass or aluminium back of the iPhone - this isn't a biggie, as most people put their Note in a pouch anyway.
The other thing I like about iOS, is the ease of installing and syncing media - music, contacts, video etc etc. I am still battling to get my contacts onto my Note 3....I will get it done tonight.

Great phone....I am stunned by the post of someone a few posts back, who wanted to sell his one month old Note 3 LTE, because he doesn't like Android.... ?

Welcome to the club... You gonna love it, trust me...

Small question for the fellow Note users. How many of you are using different launchers? Are some of you still using TouchWiz?
 
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