Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Do the IMEI numbers match up with the phone? Does it have its back sticker still and/or the box. Is the pen legit and does the screen look/feel like mineral or gorilla glass. Just be weary of knockoffs. If it's legit, I'd say go for it
Piesang said:
I can buy a Gold Note 5 for R5500. Is it a good deal or not? Condition is as good as new. Box, charger, etc... included.
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Piesang said:
Do you guys think it's a fair deal to swap a iPad mini 2 Wifi & Cellular + R2000 cash for a Gold Note 5?
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I would take that deal, for practical reasons and the fact that you are getting the Note 5 at around R8000 - (R6000 for the iPad + R2000), while Note 5 retails for just over R10 000.

But I have a Note 4 and am quite happy with it :)
 
TEXTILE GUY said:
I would take that deal, for practical reasons and the fact that you are getting the Note 5 at around R8000 - (R6000 for the iPad + R2000), while Note 5 retails for just over R10 000.

But I have a Note 4 and am quite happy with it :)
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Do you think I can get R6000 for my iPad Mini 2 (16GB Wifi & Cellular)?
I have a UAG case that is included.
 
So I decided to keep my iPad Mini and bought the Note 5 for R5000. This is one awesome device.

Isn't Marshmallow available for the Note 5 yet?
 
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Piesang said:
So I decided to keep my iPad Mini and bought the Note 5 for R5000. This is one awesome device.

Isn't Marshmallow available for the Note 5 yet?
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Yes Marshmallow has been released,but only in two Countries for the N920C model (our model) Cambodia and Iraq.
Also i read today, some carrier Verizon.. US A (i think) pushed out Mm. I see a lot of users have flashed above, but then a lot also have issues.
Waiting for Vodacom.......?
Good luck
 
corwill said:
Yes Marshmallow has been released,but only in two Countries for the N920C model (our model) Cambodia and Iraq.
Also i read today, some carrier Verizon.. US A (i think) pushed out Mm. I see a lot of users have flashed above, but then a lot also have issues.
Waiting for Vodacom.......?
Good luck
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I'll also be waiting for official release. Thanks.
 
Piesang said:
I'll also be waiting for official release. Thanks.
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hu,
I suggest you keep yourself busy with Samsung Themes,
Check out some really good themes in Theme Store.
Just be careful with S Pen it very fragile.
Also i suggest you get a mini OTG for extra space (i have a SanDisk, cost me about R220.) Replacement fo Sd card
I keep my movies etc on it. Watched movies directly from it, attached to my device.
Good luck
 
corwill said:
hu,
I suggest you keep yourself busy with Samsung Themes,
Check out some really good themes in Theme Store.
Just be careful with S Pen it very fragile.
Also i suggest you get a mini OTG for extra space (i have a SanDisk, cost me about R220.) Replacement fo Sd card
I keep my movies etc on it. Watched movies directly from it, attached to my device.
Good luck
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I have a 64GB on the go flash drive.
 
corwill said:
... I see a lot of users have flashed above, but then a lot also have issues.
Waiting for Vodacom.......?
Good luck
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Only reason for issues is because users don't do factory reset after upgrading to marshmallow.

No issues and it is a lot smoother than Lollipop. No battery draining as well here.
 
My first day with my Note 5. Trying to drain the battery before I sleep.

Battery 1 - Me 0

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Piesang said:
Why do you say that? What problems have you heard of?
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hi ,
sorry only saw your post/ question now .!
Yes , re: the Spen , you have to be careful ,
as it is fragile .So if you use it, just be careful .!!
I have nearly all the Note range ( 2,3,4 , and 5 )
and for me the Note5 Spen is the best to use .
Its just ,very easy to snap in half or bend,
if you don't "focus" when "taking out " or inserting Spen .
firstly, is you compare all the Spen range ,etc
you will see old S pens is more sturdier/stronger .
I have read on other forums , various report of Note5 ,
users either bending/ breaking / snapping pen in half ( by accident )
never mind their "kids " playing with their Note5
and forcing/inserting Spen ,back the wrong way .!!!
Yes , you can insert Spen the wrong way .
Samsung has "basically" admitted to this design weakness.
For me this is one of the weak points, but its also not a major issue .
Otherwise if i compare Note5 with my other Note devices ( for me ), it's one of the best in the range !
Yes ,without sd card and replaceable battery.( there is workarounds for these shortcomings )
re : Spec's ,smoothness ,battery life ,themes etc ....so much that all my Note range is rooted ,except the Note5 .
Good luck .
 
Piesang said:
What type of protection are you using for your Note 5?

Can you please send pics? I want to buy a cover that doesn't hide this beauty too much.
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I'm using a Dbrand skin for the back and a tempered screen protector.

I love the dbrand skins and get it for every new phone of mine. Highly recommended
 
Piesang said:
Will it give enough protection if your phone falls?

How much and where do you buy it?
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It will not protect it against drops - only scratches.
The tempered glass should protect the screen however.

www.dbrand.com - free worldwide shipping, you will wait a while though
 
Anyone know when to expect the OTA update (I'm on Vodacom)? I'd rather not flash manually and have to factory reset but waiting is a pain.
 
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