Samsung Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra....

Claude Burgundy · 21-08-2020 9:41am

Mine arrived at 08:30, but i'm at work so won't get to it until evening.

Note 20 for me, not the ultra. I hate curved screens.

jv2000 · 21-08-2020 10:11am

Mine has also apparently arrived but at work. Will be along day now but will check the dust issue when I get home. I don't like dust on the camera whatever about in the camera...!

JH_raheny · 21-08-2020 11:55am

ldr wrote: »

have anyone received it yet?

Is there any dust inside the camera?

That apparently only affects people in the Korean Market so far.

DylanK · 21-08-2020 12:17pm

still waiting on the arrival at CPW store.... anyone got it from the store yet? Ordered for collection in Henry Street store

JH_raheny · 21-08-2020 12:47pm

Vodafone online shop is already showing out of stock

Claude Burgundy · 21-08-2020 2:31pm

I have mine in my hand..................impressed

kaizersoze · 21-08-2020 2:53pm

Mine has arrived. Opened box.....closed box....off to work....:(:(:(

Later tho....:D

Clareman · 21-08-2020 3:37pm

Just got an email

Dear Valued Customer ,

Apologies, due to unprecedented demand we are seeing a delay in delivery of your order, initial delivery was to be today Friday 21st of August, this has been pushed out to tomorrow Saturday 22nd of August.

The courier for this delivery will be Nightline and we will communicate out a tracking number by close of business today.

Kind Regards

Samsung Support Team

I doubt they'll be delivering on a Saturday

Claude Burgundy · 21-08-2020 3:58pm

I haven't looked at mine properly yet. It seems to have a screen protector on it.

Anyone else confirm ?

markad1 · 21-08-2020 3:59pm

Clareman wrote: »

Just got an email

I doubt they'll be delivering on a Saturday

Fingers crossed for you

ChopShop · 21-08-2020 4:23pm

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

I haven't looked at mine properly yet. It seems to have a screen protector on it.

Anyone else confirm ?

If I understand correctly, it does come with a factory installed plastic screen protector.

McDermotX · 21-08-2020 4:29pm

Clareman wrote: »

Just got an email

I doubt they'll be delivering on a Saturday

I believe Nightline do deliver on Saturdays up to 1pm (have certainly had stuff arrive before), so if it ships this evening I'd say you'll be alright, as long as its processed into their hub.

Clareman · 21-08-2020 4:49pm

Just got a notification that it has shipped, ooooh exciting

Thor · 21-08-2020 4:50pm

DylanK wrote: »

still waiting on the arrival at CPW store.... anyone got it from the store yet? Ordered for collection in Henry Street store

I got called as soon as CPW in Dundrum opened.

Collect a few hours ago.

Haven't touched it yet.

JH_raheny · 21-08-2020 5:02pm

My claim for the Buds Live just got validated and I'll get an e-voucher within 48 hours

kaizersoze · 21-08-2020 5:06pm

Clareman wrote: »

Just got a notification that it has shipped, ooooh exciting

You'll have it tomorrow alright.
Nightlife are often with me on a Saturday. The tend to use agents though s it may not be a Nightline van.

Clareman · 21-08-2020 6:15pm

kaizersoze wrote: »

You'll have it tomorrow alright.
Nightlife are often with me on a Saturday. The tend to use agents though s it may not be a Nightline van.

I'll be getting it delivered to parcel motel so I'll definitely have it over the weekend, oooh exciting.

FrostyJack · 21-08-2020 7:11pm

Chanced my arm with the brick and mortar store this morning and they just arrived in stock so was lucky to get one. I presume I am not eligible to get pre-order buds?

First impressions are it is fairly quick and cameras are good. Not any noticeably bigger than my Note 9 in the otterbox, the ratio of screen to body is much bigger though. Still transferring stuff over so haven't had a good look yet. There is a screen protector of sorts on it. Will be leaving it on till i get another. Fast charge with supplied brick, seems better than Note 9 which was decent. If I had the Note 10 plus I might be a bit disappointed but definitely a step up from 9.

Edit it came with USB-C earbuds, i think someone asked about that above.

artful_dodger74 · 21-08-2020 10:41pm

Mine arrived just after lunchtime. Note 20 Ultra in Mystic Bronze. Been playing with it most of the day. Beautifully designed device. Upgraded from Note 9. First impressions are that the camera's are a world of difference. The telephoto and wide angle shots especially. The 120 screen refresh rate is 'buttery smooth'. Though the screens range, colours, blacks etc I don't find a huge step up from the 9. Having said that I thought the 9 had the best screen I've ever had (including 4k monitors I've owned in that). So the 20's screen is still immense. I was afraid it was going to be TOO big for me, but I don't find it any harder or different to hold than the 9.

54and56 · 22-08-2020 12:50am

JH_raheny wrote: »

My claim for the Buds Live just got validated and I'll get an e-voucher within 48 hours

Got mine this afternoon.

Love them.

Only minor gripe is I'd like if they had a higher level of volume. At 100% they feel about 5% lower than my normal level of volume which would typically be around 80% of max volume on other TWS and over ear headphones I own.

Apart from that they are tip top. Great fit, nice user app, high quality sound with surprisingly good base and very good phone call performance both ways.

Hopefully the lack of high end volume will be addressed in a firmware update or hack of some sort as they feel like they are operating at 50% of their volume capability.

Claude Burgundy · 22-08-2020 8:38am

JH_raheny wrote: »

My claim for the Buds Live just got validated and I'll get an e-voucher within 48 hours

Where did you do that

Clareman · 22-08-2020 9:26am

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

Where did you do that

https://www.samsung.com/ie/galaxy-note-preorder/?_ga=2.163193148.1009298978.1598084753-765985277.1579766656&_gac=1.20598090.1597488838.CjwKCAjwj975BRBUEiwA4whRB9M2eEFsjKsx1n5LLVrSg99OkBeyuTvE8twVlfShQ0-0HiygZAkKtxoCYpwQAvD_BwE

Instructions there

Testament1 · 22-08-2020 12:30pm

54and56 wrote: »

Got mine this afternoon.

Love them.

Only minor gripe is I'd like if they had a higher level of volume. At 100% they feel about 5% lower than my normal level of volume which would typically be around 80% of max volume on other TWS and over ear headphones I own.

Apart from that they are tip top. Great fit, nice user app, high quality sound with surprisingly good base and very good phone call performance both ways.

Hopefully the lack of high end volume will be addressed in a firmware update or hack of some sort as they feel like they are operating at 50% of their volume capability.

If I remember rightly the Buds I got with the S20 Ultra were the same initially but there was an option in the app to enable full volume.

Anyone upgrade from an S20 Ultra? Any difference in camera performance? On the Ultra there's a very noticeable difference in sharpness when the main sensor switches over to the telephoto lens, main sensor is very soft, almost fuzzy compared to it at times.

JH_raheny · 22-08-2020 1:36pm

I hope you guys that are still waiting will get it today, nothing better than having the weekend to get used to a new device.

JH_raheny · 22-08-2020 1:39pm

I got a quite nice slim case for half nothing, it is perfect if you don't want to add any bulk to the phone and are happy enough with just a little extra drop protection

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08C7V5WZW?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title#immersive-view_1598098287913

Claude Burgundy · 22-08-2020 5:27pm

Anyone having problems with changing the ring tone and message tone. Every time i try i'm told the themes app has stopped.

markad1 · 22-08-2020 7:36pm

Clareman wrote: »

I'll be getting it delivered to parcel motel so I'll definitely have it over the weekend, oooh exciting.

Did it turn up?

Clareman · 22-08-2020 8:41pm

markad1 wrote: »

Did it turn up?

Nope, handed over to third party at 5.19am and no movement since. Learning loads about the wife,she's married 11 years

54and56 · 23-08-2020 7:45am

Testament1 wrote: »

If I remember rightly the Buds I got with the S20 Ultra were the same initially but there was an option in the app to enable full volume.

Can't find that option in the app. If you get a chance would you mind confirming where that option is?

Testament1 · 23-08-2020 11:00am

54and56 wrote: »

Can't find that option in the app. If you get a chance would you mind confirming where that option is?

Actually from googling again this was the solution for my buds, the Buds have their own volume separate from the phone so while the phone may be at max volume the Buds themselves might not be.

"These buds are LOUD, you just have to know this trick:for some reason the buds have their own volume level. Set the touch pads to change volume when pressed and held. then keep holding the right bud until the beeps change signalling it is at max.

edit: I should add that after this turn up the volume on the phone itself"

markad1 · 24-08-2020 11:59am

JH_raheny wrote: »

I used the delivery note that came with the phone, they haven't accepted it as proof yet though but it was all I had.

Samsung came back looking for invoice.
They wouldn't process it using the same doc you used

JH_raheny · 24-08-2020 2:38pm

markad1 wrote: »

Samsung came back looking for invoice.
They wouldn't process it using the same doc you used

That doesn't surprise me at all, I probably just got lucky that mine got processed by someone who was finishing up the shift.

Clareman · 24-08-2020 5:50pm

Woohoo, it arrived this morning, pesky work getting in the way of having a proper play with it but to be honest I can't see a huge difference between it and the 10 Plus, have to say it's probably the most disappointing upgrade year on year, the 9 to 10 at least had the camera cut out/AR this year is a bit meh, I definitely don't think it's worth the upgrade from the 10, maybe the 9 (maybe).

I got the LED case with it, I forgot how much I dislike flappy covers, I'll be getting rid of it fairly sharpish.

Clareman · 24-08-2020 5:57pm

Ok I was wrong, wow the screen and speed of this thing is unbelievable, it's substantially quicker than the 10

ldr · 24-08-2020 6:05pm

I've returned mine today. I was the lucky one to find dust inside the camera module.
Asked for a replacement hopefully won't get to long to receive it

Clareman · 24-08-2020 10:58pm

The 512 version is Dual Sim by the way

dan786 · 24-08-2020 10:59pm

Clareman wrote: »

The 512 version is Dual Sim by the way

All Note 20 Ultra are dual sim - mentioned this before they launched.

Claude Burgundy · 25-08-2020 10:59am

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

Anyone having problems with changing the ring tone and message tone. Every time i try i'm told the themes app has stopped.

Anyone ?

Clareman · 25-08-2020 11:11am

Just tried it there and it told me there's an update available to themes, I updated all the stuff from the Galaxy Store and everything seems to be ok, I haven't used a ringtone in a long time so I'm not sure

Claude Burgundy · 25-08-2020 11:39am

Clareman wrote: »

Just tried it there and it told me there's an update available to themes, I updated all the stuff from the Galaxy Store and everything seems to be ok, I haven't used a ringtone in a long time so I'm not sure

I need to change the message tone as my phone is constantly going off with business messages.

Claude Burgundy · 25-08-2020 11:46am

All apps updated and its still doing the same:(

Clareman · 25-08-2020 11:50am

Can you tell me the steps you are doing and I'll try it here for you, I only have 1 sim in it if that makes any difference.

Claude Burgundy · 25-08-2020 11:53am

Clareman wrote: »

Can you tell me the steps you are doing and I'll try it here for you, I only have 1 sim in it if that makes any difference.

Could be i have 2 sims in.

settings
sound and vibration
ringtone

#sim1
#sim2

I try to select one of those and the i get the error message "themes keeps stopping"

Clareman · 25-08-2020 11:59am

No problem on my phone but it does pop up everytime asking me what to use to complete the action, I get SecSoundPicker and ES File Explorer Pro, I pick SecSoundPicker and it's fine to change. Maybe try installing the free version of ES File Explorer to force the UI to pick the right app.

DylanK · 25-08-2020 3:01pm

for those who has not got it yet and looking it buy it in one go, the cheapest option is port your number over to Vodafone in CPW, ended up paying only 1139euro with a 20e top up voucher. Free Lycamobile sim are everywhere fyi

25-08-2020 3:17pm

DylanK wrote: »

for those who has not got it yet and looking it buy it in one go, the cheapest option is port your number over to Vodafone in CPW, ended up paying only 1139euro with a 20e top up voucher. Free Lycamobile sim are everywhere fyi

And just confirming the Vodafone one is still SIM unlocked? No Vodafone branding?

This is getting hard to resist.

markad1 · 25-08-2020 7:11pm

No problem changing ringtone here. I changed it for sim 1 and sim 2.
Note 20 Ultra 256 Vodafone.

DylanK · 26-08-2020 8:23am

Basil3 wrote: »

And just confirming the Vodafone one is still SIM unlocked? No Vodafone branding?

This is getting hard to resist.

No Vodafone branding or anything, not locked to any network either

Thor · 26-08-2020 11:30pm

Can anyone else confirm a potential issue I noticed.

It might be my eyes playing tricks on me.

Scrolling a site normally is perfectly smooth. However, if I use the s-pen to scroll, and I mean a quick flick up or down. It feels like a big drop is frames.

Wondering if that is a bug or something..

Claude Burgundy · 28-08-2020 10:33am

Has anyone seen a battery case for the Note 20, the battery isn't anything close to what i need:(

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra....

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