Boeing had battery problems on some of their aircraft which overheated and caught fire. Much bigger issue than the Samsung battery problems. Are you saying Boeing should not be allowed to design and manufacture aircrafts anymore?

dont know why you all **** samsungs off and to say that your phone lasted only 2 months.all i can say is that you must be playing cricket with it.had samsungs right through the range for years never ever had any problems with them.sold my s7 edge because im getting the s8 and the prices will further drop.im cold for this thread because the prices will be better when the s8 is released

Why would anyone gimp a high end smartphone by using it with a screen protector? If the screen can't last without one when used casually with a decent cover or case then surely it isn't fit for purpose?

your having a laugh.if you dont like them go with apple and get ripped off year in year out with 3 new models a year.samsungs are different class in all departments

It's saying £44 per month when I click on it

£39 option is there, just need to decide whether I want to plunge for a refresh deal. Hot though

My S7 Edge lasted all of 2 months! But I do miss that spectacular camera, and would buy another at the right price. I think TouchWiz made it feel a lot more sluggish than it should though.

I have been looking and cannot find the combination you're suggesting. Are you sure it hasn't changed or isn't for 'perfectly fine' condition (e.g. Grade B/C)?

S7 edge was a massive disappointment. Gimmicky edge screen, rubbish vr... cant find screen protectors to fit. Wouldn't do it again

dont know why you all **** samsungs off and to say that your phone lasted only 2 months.all i can say is that you must be playing cricket with it.had samsungs right through the range for years never ever had any problems with them.sold my s7 edge because im getting the s8 and the prices will further drop.im cold for this thread because the prices will be better when the s8 is released

Seems a good deal. Anyone done one of these o2 refresh deals before and can confirm "like new" is an accurate description?

Just to add I'd rate my old s5 better. But they both killed genuine SanDisk mem cards... one of the main drivers for buying. Going to get a Samsung mem cards to see if they fare any better. On balance wireless charging is good as is the cam. Still wouldn't do it again

I been looking to change from my sim only S5, which I've had trouble free for nearly 3 years, I wanted an S7, but having done a bit of research I think I will stick with my S5, which costs me just £9 per month, if it don't broke, don't fix it I reckon...

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People like keeping it looking grade A so it can be resold.

sorry to ask a daft question but do T&Cs allow cancellation of air time plan while keeping device plan. i know it has been here for ages but someone at work mentioned O2 stopped it so not sure? ta

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It's not really that easy to see the image.

Ordered thanks! Now where best place to get sim only deals? Thanks in advance, apologies hi-jacking thread.

I meant did the deal change after you ordered it. On the website (via mobile), the tariff you suggest comes up at £9.99 upfront and £18pm device and £26pm airtime (5GB)?

How is samdung allowed to sell phones after their Note7 fiasco?

Great

i don't know how these "like new" phones will be but goodluck, personally, i would wait for the price to come down but i would say this deal is good if you want a second hand phone.

Dave

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Can you just do that without credit report taking a hit? Surely there a catch? 351 for s7 edge and thats it?

​And if you're happy with a substandard phone go with the S7 Edge over the oneplus 3t and get ripped off with a phone that isn't the quickest, isn't the best on battery life and doesn't charge the quickest.
Samsung will release 2 if not 3 new models this year, so in that sense exactly the same as Apple.
I don't get the Apple bashing here...where does it day they are going for an Apple device?

​KODI

Xiaomi Note 3 Pro Prime.....Superb phone, superb price, I cant see how anyone would notice any performance difference at a 1/3 of this price. The only area its let down is the average camera...

Kodi is worthless.

Thank you for the question. I just double checked for you.
Click the "get deal" button.
Scroll down. Click "Show more" on my pc it is the 11th position on the list.
39 upfront + 39 monthly

I would say, keep on scrolling it is sorted by the upfront price of the device.

does this o2 refresh deal work on any o2 mobile contracts?

thanks trojan.impretty sure that people on here you slate samsungs are retained by apple.i think if you posted a free s7 edge it would still be core cold

I got one of these a month back. Great value and came brand new.

it is possible to get insurance on this as I would worry about breaking the screen!

If you worry about breaking the screen you probably shouldn't buy one, either that or just insurance the hell out of everything in life lol

was more concerned about the fact that its second hand so some places that offer insurance won't insure it

no goes down as a loan... its that big of a deal.. as long as you pay your bills

literally torn between this an the very iPhone 7 128gb deal for £560.

I was just about to go for the iPhone myself but then remembered the lack of a headphone port. Would go for this one in preference but that's me.

So long as you're not after any timely software or security updates.

Same reason as Apple can after their bendy Iphones

Plenty of custom roms available if you are willing to look into it

They have to repair/replace regardless of KNOX status in the EU so it doesn't remove your warranty unless they can show you've deliberately damaged the device.

I use a screen protector on my s7 because I have seen many people crack their screen after droping their phones on a hard surface.. I've dropped my phone several times and the screen protector and case protect it... because of this ive never broken my phone because of damage...

Absolutely, just a shame that the community are the ones providing timely updates and not the OEM. Long time user of CM, or Lineage as it is now. There's no debate in that iOS trumps android big time on the security front though.

cblfal

Do o2 still put loads of bloatware and boot screens etc on their mobs?

Screen protectors are not necessary. I have an S5 (which i will replace with either ran S7 Edge or an S8 if it has outstanding battery life) and there is not a visible scratch on it.

The Nexus phones only get two years of software updates so while they may be quicker, it's not as if they will be far ahead of a Samsung flagship in the long run. Furthermore, Samsung devices are featured packed, while some may call these features gimmicks it's amazing how many of these features eventually find their way to android and iOS updates. Multitasking being something that's been on Samsung since the Note 2 (and was added to the S3).

Done a similar deal with the Galaxy S6 last year, great deal however it does affect your credit score.

I completely agree, I think they are great phones. But features are not security.

This may sound daft...Why would O2 choose to charge £351 and not the £441 upfront device payment cost?

​in what respect doesn't it compare....apart from the camera. I've played with a friend's S7 and there's no justification in the price difference unless the camera is a deal breaker

Not the same. Googles solid commitment for 2 years of major from launch and 18 months security updates from end of sale is meaningful.

Went from a nexus 6 to an s7e a couple of months ago, was a kick in the teeth to see it was still running Android 6. Only just recently caught up to my 'old' n6.

And yeah touch wiz doesn't add anything. More buttons, less usability. Still, nice piece of hardware, and a better size than the n6

Edit with some hard facts:

Nexus 6 , released Nov 2014, received latest version of android as of Dec 16, v7.1.1

Galaxy S6, released April 2015, still waiting for Android 7.0, as released Aug 2017 (which took 2 months - shock horror much outcry - to arrive on Nexus 6, later than other nexus')

Avoid**** s8 will be out soon think by the end of the month if i remember correctly. Don't fall for their last second get rid of stock deals. They'll get even cheaper once it comes out.

Samsung galaxy s7 edge sucks I will not get a new Samsung they would not re place my phone a week after I got it never been dropped or any thing and the pink line came up on it this sucks

Would wait and buy it new personally. Prices should fall somewhat when s8 is released. Perhaps not hugely, but enough to decide to buy new. I've always had reservations about buying 'like new'/second hand so admittingly not the best to comment on

Heat for the price, new S8 being announced at the end of this month. Being released in April.

It will certainly appear as a search, as I bought a oneplus 3 last month and it did appear o my credit report.

If only Samsung hadn't dropped HDMI support, we would have been all over this.
Good price for a top end phone though.

I picked up a brand now Samsung galaxy s7 from eBay for £350, but it was locked to Vodafone so i paid an extra £10 to unlock it. £360 total can't beat that.

​Love the s7 edge phone of the year for me.Prefer it to be a flat screen but apart from that spot on.Had no issues at all.As for I phone I'd rather not comment.Love ipads and wouldn't use anything else.

7? Get a 7 plus .

That's a better comparison

Chromecast? Not sure why you want a physical output for your screen from a mobile nowadays :smiley:

Go on then I'll be the one to deliver the thread everyone hopes to see...

You shouldn't buy this. Instead you should buy an iPhone because Samsungs aren't as good.

Discuss in no less than 200 words

I am not sure if anyone noticed. But this deal is "Like New". This means it is second hand.

Beware of O2 second hand phones. You will not get full manufacturers warranty if things go wrong. O2 are awful to deal with. I bought a "Like New" iphone from them and it was in a shocking state. Apple wouldn't touch it and it took O2 two months to deal with it. I would never buy anything from O2 again and certianly not a second hand phone ever again.

Love my S7. The camera is fantastic, it charges really quickly (even with an in car fast charger) and the virtual reality is pretty damn cool.

I'm not one for yearly upgrades but if you are considering it then the S7 Edge surely won't disappoint.

Really? I purchased the same o2 refresh deal and i claimed Apple warranty with no issues.

Just sold my S7 Edge on gumtree for £380, brand new condition. Heat added

Samdung

Samdung

An actual human being typed out Samdung and didn't feel like an idiot.

Let that sink in.

​MUST..... RESIST.....

At least you wont be without a phone for 2 months with apple if you need a repair.
Samsung customer service is appalling. Had an S7 edge that developed a screen fault (Horizontal dark & light bars across the screen) and tried to book it into 5 different repair centres in the North of England.
Each one said they were waiting for parts to arrive and they wouldnt book it in for repair until they had the parts (Wtf!). They wouldnt give me a date of when these parts were arriving, nor could they tell me if they had even been ordered.
Reluctantly sent it off to Samsung using their customer services. Thats the last time i saw it for 2 months because, suprise suprise - they were waiting for parts. Put a complaint in to a senior manager and they eventually agreed to send me out a replacement phone.

Apple beat Samsung hands down on customer service alone!! Plus i've never had a screen problem in all 3 iPhones ive had.

HTC were worse than Apple. Funny how that rarely gets mentioned.

Just done it, and more fool you if you buy one then have to endure the warranty process.
Think theres more chance of me jumping into bed with Kate Upton than Samsung repairing this phone quickly.

As this deal will soon be trending, whats stopping o2 from blocking people cancelling the Airtime plan?

How does this affect your credit score ?

And there's me thinking there weren't be any children on HUKD. Well, I stand corrected.

And I have a 'no bears' sign outside my front door, and because of that I've yet to see a bear here. :smiley:

Cases I can get on board with, but screen protectors are really unnecessary for a modern smartphone with gorilla glass.

This deals on fire.. Literally

It will show as you taking out credit and repaying it in full within agreed period?

Can only be a good thing?

Thanks OP. I found it with this advice. Very odd deal (and possibly unintended) as the lower grades of phone are more money!

I have about a month left in my current SIM only and want to see what the S8 is going to be like as well as others like the Blackberry KEYOne.

This is a legitimate question not a slate towards Samsung.

For users who've been using the S7 for about a year, has it slowed down? Battery drain?

This is what I found with all my previous Samsung products (phones and tablets), that after a year of use, it slows down quite noticeably that it can start to get irritating. Plus the battery just drains itself after half a day of minimal use.

I only ask because the S8 is about to come out and having to decide between that or the next Apple phone.

It shows lower monthly affordability when applying for mortgages and for some reason they additionally don't like 'high telecoms expenditure' - I have no idea why telecoms is any worse than another credit.

​The Otterbox case for it solves this problem.

Having cracked the screen on these after it fell out of my pocket while climbing a ladder, i can say a screen protector is necessary.

Be careful guys. Apple mafia is here.

smoking hot deal!

This deal is EXPLODING! ;-)

Eventually it will as all the updates and apps will slow it down, but this will happen with any model.

you can wait for the s8 but i would expect that to retail for £700+ so it depends on your needs and wants etc

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-product/mobile-phone/samsung-galaxy-s8-latest-rumours-release-date-uk-price-pre-order-specs-3635308/

Whilst I agree with you re: Samsung being a better all round phone (I have used nothing but ANDROIDS before you take offence and call me an APPLE fanboi) - you can't use the 3 new models a year stick to beat Apple with anymore as:

2015: Samsung S6/S6 Edge/S6 Edge +/Note 5
2016: S7/S7 Edge/Note 7
2017: S8/S8 Edge/Note 8 (most likely)

They are all doing it now.

Heat added, good deal.

I've sold a few phones on ebay none of which I've used a screen protector with and they've gone for around the same price as the ones listed as "grade A" and "screen protector from new"

If you're not very careful then I kind of understand but putting a screen protector on for general use just seems like placebo way to make yourself feel better about making an expensive purchase by telling yourself it will retain value better if you shove a piece of plastic/glass on the front of it even though the screen is designed with use in mind and should last without damage for a long time if you don't play football with the device or deliberately scrape it face down across concrete floors.

These have been as low as £321 on o2 refresh before. I am guessing as S8 is come out soon the price of these will drop further.
It might also be easier to pay the extra few pounds and buy it on PAYG save the hassle of paying fully for the phone and canceling the air time and still being charged for it.

had mine for about 6 months then dropped it and cracked the screen. which now renders it useless as the display has completely broke. 200 quid for a new screen. No thanks

No insurance?

That phone got a faulty keyboard?

Is that a fault of the phone that YOU dropped it? Anything can be damaged by misuse nobody's fault but your own.

It's awesome! go ahead, guys.
just be patient and make a few calls to make sure they process the refund after a couple of months.

All brands do it I have experienced this on Apple and Android I put it down to Android/iOS Operating systems getting bigger and more demanding each time, I think it's a ploy to get phone sales.

Theoretically if you never accept any updates and don't install stuff you don't need a phone will never slow down.

Yes twice now with Apple mobiles. It is a bit of a palaver but well worth it. They said they would cancel the airtime but kept sending bills so I had to call twice but it was sorted. Both times the mobiles looked brand new - not a mark on them. I would use this way to buy a mobile again.

The Iphone SE still works perfectly fine on current IOS though.

I have a feeling Samsung Touchwiz is the main culprit to their devices slowing down dramatically. I prefer to not use a custom ROM which is why I have to compare the Galaxy S8 and Iphone 7S/8 as a like for like device.

One plus 3t came out worse than S7 in review I read and my S7 charges very quickly, much quicker than my last phone.

I'll have a pint or 10grm of what you have just had.

Babe Station

*You're.

Also asides from S models, Apple only releases truly new models every two years. If you want to look at a company spamming phone releases, then Samsung would be a more apt example than Apple. A few years ago they were releasing up to 56 smartphone models a year:



But by saying that I would just be expanding upon your straw man argument. Because why does the number of phones a company releases make a difference to the phone you have? There's nothing forcing you to buy another phone just because other models have been released.

As with any LiPo battery, it will suffer some degredation, the more charges you give it (constant top-ups is worse than letting it run down).
My Note 4 did suffer about a 20% drop in life after a year but the battery was replaceable on that...
I've had my S7 Edge for 6 months and it's holding up very well... I get a good 2 days out of it with moderate use, a bit longer with power saving.
A few people have complained about a drop in battery life after Nougat (which is supposed to be better for your battery)... I can't say I've noticed but then, I did wipe & load as I believe that existing apps & settings cause a lot of problems for upgrades and it's better just to back up & restore the important stuff onto a clean ROM.

Can't say I have had any of these problems related to my S7 but the use time of the battery does vary from day to day but I don't keep tabs on my usage, but on occasions it's been down to open apps in the background.

And I've used screen protectors on all my full screen phones and I don't care what you none screen protector fans say. Accidents do happen and if one is unfortunate as to have the screen fall face down on a sharp object, well ????

Weren't be? You mean won't be?

good

That's what insurance policies are for :smiley:
or self-insure if the phone is low enough in price to consider doing so.

Each to their own, though.

Cold - you can buy new ones from Gumtree for about that much sealed. - Picked mines up for £310 s7 Edge Coral blue unlocked sealed.

Bit of a gamble buying a mobile phone from gumtree, owner (if stolen) can report the imei lost leaving you with an expensive paperweight.

great if it works out though.

this is risk free.

How much would you get charged for airtime?

Got a brand new one from Samsung last month for 471 with a free gear fit 2 (if they ever send it me that is). Brilliant phone and this deal is a brilliant price if you can be bothered jumping through the Refesh hoops... and it all works out without penalties.
I don't think the S7 Edge will drop in price all that much, regardless of the S8 release... the S6 hardly dropped when S7 came out tbh.

While that may be the case, it's confirmed that the nexus 6 won't get anymore software updates.
But remember than many of the Android 7 features are already baked into Touchwiz aswell as 100s of other great features. There's no Game launcher or theme engine on any nexus device.

Worth mentioning if you choose 'Perfectly Fine' from the drop-down condition menu, lowest price is £321.99:

For example, the 500MB, £129.99 upfront deal works out to:

£129.99 + (£0 x24) [Airtime plan cancelled] + (£8 x24) [Device plan paid off] = £321.99

S8 coming this week so was expected to go cheap

Nothing, as you'll be cancelling it when the phone arrives. A few unlucky ones sometimes get charged for the 1st month.

Yes. You will be fine if the device is within its original warranty period (1 year from Apple). You will get whatever warranty is left of that original one year which depends how old the phone is. But the phone they gave me was over a year old. I took it to the apple store and they checked and it was out of warranty. They also looked through the logs on the phone and it showed multiple hardware issues were present. The guy at apple was really helpful and said the phone was in a shocking state and needs replacing because its beyond repair. But when I sent the phone to O2 it came back no fault found three times. Even though the logs showed hardware issues and it would reboot itself at least 6 times a day during normal use, O2 still couldn't find a fault.

not this cheap!

and we have a new winner!!

good spot

This all over: nice phone with practicality sacrificed to the gimmick.

Yes but that's next notch down in phone condition for the sake of £20.

I have had mine since it was released, there hasn't been any (noticeable to me) battery issues or slowdowns so far, if anything it may be slightly faster on 7.0 for me. I can't speak for previous Samsung's as I had a Nexus before this phone and a HTC before that. Nice screen, very impressive camera, overall I have been happy with the phone. Samsung seem to be pretty regular with the security updates too, which I wasn't expecting.

True, but it's 6 months older than the S6 and in a better state, update wise. The Galaxy Note 4, released the same time, is forever stuck on Android 6.01.

Game launcher and theme engine? That's because they're useless bloatware! Game launcher is a total waste, and who wants popups over their game? Theme engine is unnecessary with the ability to simply change launchers, baked into android.

I'm not hating on it, hell, I bought an S7 edge already, out the weaknesses over nexus should not be dismissed :smiley:

Will be very slightly worse cosmertically for closer to £30 lower - at least count correctly :stuck_out_tongue:

Mine was within one year. I think it is purely luck that you have received a phone more than one year old. O2 should have handled your warranty claim more appropriately.

Whenever, I go for this kind of deal, on delivery, I check the phone warranty status. If it is outside the warranty provided by original provider then I simply return it within cooling off period as I really don't trust network providers for warranty.

Other colours (Pink & Gold) available too for same price

After reading that some of these phones are more than a year old I don't think I'll do it. I was under the impression these were the phones people had ordered and then sent back within 14 days!

There's a 14-day return policy 'safety net' if it's not up-to-scratch, so well worth the risk if one can't afford to pay considerably more for a brand new one. As with all deals, this is not for everyone.

is the warranty with Samsung or O2?

Well, if it has a screen protector it might not break. And if it doesn't, it might also not break. In either case, if it's not going to break it won't be the screen protector that makes the difference - just the impact.

Where did you get the £8 a month from, its £9 on this plan so works out to be £345.99

Newbold you make sense, Nonsense.

Cold s8

Loving the wit and incredible command of the English language. :sunglasses:

Na you are alright I will stick to Iphone

Strangely the 'Perfectly Fine' £321.99 offer seems to have been pulled. It was definitely there when I posted it initially - I'll post a screenshot next time.

Not really relative to this thread but I had a play with the new Blackberry Keyone last week - gotta say it was a nice handset, really nice weight, good to use - could be Blackberry getting its act together (after being bought out) ! Think I will be moving from Apple back to Blackberry when my time is due. Be nice to have a proper secure business phone with a keyboard again but still all the smartphone features !

[quote=simba2585]is the warranty with Samsung or O2?[/quote If its like EE the first 3 m or 6 months O2 will honor it then they will fob you off to Samsung for the remaining 18 or 21 months
Check out Oneplus 3t phone on One plus site NOT O2 as its cheaper from One plus

Conversely I would say why would anyone gimp a high end smartphone with a cover or case. A screen protector makes sense, doesn't add any bulk to the sexy slim phone you spent hundreds, and protects the part of your phone you look at and interact with the most.

Once the screen is scratched by a bit of sand or whatever it's highly likely to shatter when dropped and we've all dropped phones.

not an issue if its with Samsung. Previously used Anovo through Samsung for repair to a Note 4 and the repair was first class, despite the poor reviews.

I think you're better off not dropping an Edge whether you've got a screen protector / tempered glass / full case or not, they're pretty delicate looking tbh... only reason I have a invisible screen protector thing is to stop the screen from scratching when it's in my pocket.

You know you're not forced to buy yearly just like the galaxy the edge and the note (3 models) :wink:
Or the Galaxy j1 mini, J3, A7, A8, A9, A9 pro etc etc etc lol

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy

Bought the S7 deal previously and 1st unit arrived faulty, called O2 3 times to arrange exchange, no one ever show up. Then O2 blame the delivery company and said there is nothing they can do (funny thing is that the faulty phone was delivered ok by the same courier DPD). I got fed up with O2 and took it to Samsung for warranty repair, and called O2 to cancel the contract and paid the device in full via credit card.

2 months later they charged me £220 out of nowhere through direct debit, I asked why and they say it is early termination fee, I said I am on refresh plan and there is no such thing, he say he doesn't know and I will have to speak to the escalation team. Called escalation team and no reply, sent email and letter now and 2 weeks has passed still nothing. Currently taking this to telecom ombudsman service and maybe I will take O2 to court just to get my refund.

It is a good value and it worked for me for my previous 2 phones, but when things messed up they seems to push responsibility around and do nothing to put it right.

i know im not forced to buy early.i choose to. i might even get a contract also ebay will be having there tax relief 50 pounds day in april so might look at that also.i want the best bang for my buck expecting this handset to be 700.i know its really tough to swallow but what as the consumers can we do.either wait 6 months to a year or plump for a chinese piece of pap with no security no updates.it may save us money but ill suffer the price and stick with samsung.always been good to me

I've had my S7 Edge for quite a while, it's a good phone, but there has been defects with it in my experience. First the screen had the issues with a common pink line on the screen so had to send it in for repair, currently back in repair due to a inconsistent home button after the first repair. It's a great phone, everyone's experience will differ, but I currently use the Exynos version which is better than the Snapdragon in comparison/benchmarks and it is a good deal. Just be sure to keep warranty in handy.

I've been warned about 02 refresh by lots of people on here. and dont fancy my credit rating being ripped apart currently. has anyone else gone from having a great credit to having a bad one? with what these incompetent refresh people do?

Ok but i take it it dont affect it.
Whats the catch? Got to be a catch if they trying to tag a 5g deal to it then you turn around and cancel

I've had mine for a similar amount of time ,I wanted the note 7 but it was recalled then I thought I would wait for the s8 as it was being rumoured to come out in February but that got delayed and when I finally seen it ,it didn't look like a massive improvement on s7 except a bigger screen so I've decided to wait for the s7 to come down then I'll get that.:smiley:

Can I cancel the airtime and not keep the number they have given me so can use my current number? as I have that on a contract till June, received phone today and in mint condition. So PAC my current number on to a pay as u go sim go and then onto my S7 Edge? not that techno gifted so go easy on me please and thanks in advance

I wouldn't risk my credit rating taking the **** out of O2, I know it's in the T's&C's that you can but it's really not worth the hassle to save a few quid on a second hand phone.

Yes, cancel the airtime as soon as you get the phone using the steps posted by the OP. you will pay off the phone and should get the unlock code making your phone sim free.

Great Thanks

Thanks I tried unlocking phone and doesn't allow you online or through APP says try later

One born every minute.

Quick update for those who care :smiley: Received phone in mint condition, tried to Unlock phone through website or app but doesn't allow you, phoned up to cancel airtime and keep phone and was informed had to return phone, but informed them was separate contract and was entitled to pay phone contract in full, checked with his manager and allowed me, unlocked the phone once had payment and given me pac code that I now need to assign to a sim and will charged until then. Am I best getting a pay as go cheap toassign PAC and wait until contrat ends in June, all new to this

Depending on how many have gone with this deal, can defo see them putting a stop to people cancelling.

So tempted by the deal but O2 will soon throw their toys out the pram

People on here have been doing it for years without anything of that kind happening.

They sometimes make mistakes with cancelling it properly though, so get everything in writing if possible to be on the safe side - e.g. request an email confirming airtime has been cancelled & there's nothing more to pay. Although, it has to be said, they'll refund you if they mess up & you contact them about it.

It can save you one day. I remember my uncle bought a case that comes with the screen cover from eBay for his S6 edge and it scratched one the first day.

Can you PAC your code to a SIM Pay as you go from a free Libera sim with no credit on it? In order to cancel the Airtime contract

What do you recommend instead?

Pulse, but they all depend on the stream and your speed plus the sharing of.

Pulse is still kodi

I used Lebara sim from Poundland to transfer my number around. (last week)
Surprisingly the customer service at Lebara was one of the best I experienced.

However, what wonders me is the fact you have to transfer your number in order to cancel the airtime. I believe it should be canceled only by using PAC when you want to keep your number. If you do not want to keep it you should be able to cancel it on the spot.

Thank you for the update. Did you get the case yet?
I am just a bit curious. Did your order tracking number work?

​try flexi ones from amazon

Hi I didn't want to keep the number but was informed the quickest way to cancel the contract by O2 was by getting the PAC code and transferring it, I was under the same impression as you would be able to cancel on spot as hadn't used any airtime, might call them again this morning as the 02 customer service rep guy had to keep checking with his manager so he might of been In training??

Hi tracking was through UK mail and really efficient, Case, I not ordered a case but the phone came if that's what u mean?

Sensible advice. I wish I had done that. The problem I had, is that I bought the phone as a Xmas present for my wife three weeks before xmas. I did a few quick tests and it seemed ok. By the time she started using it on xmas day it was clear the phone was knackered the cooling off period had expired. I was then stuck with a knackered phone and O2 were completely useless at dealing with the issue. Twice they sent me to the apple store and twice apple showed me the original date the phone was activated indicating out of warranty.

how do you check the warranty status with Samsung phones?

Phoned up and was able to cancel Sim by chaning to a pay as u go sim! thanks for the advice

confirmed with o2 live chat the warranty is an o2 warranty for 3 months....contrary to the site stating 12 months lol

Just received my phone an hour ago. Couldn't request unlock code online so rang o2 customer services and they requested it for me. Said it could take up to 7 days for it to come...
Then asked to cancel airtime, they put me through to a different department who sorted everything out. Charged me £312 and said the account would be shut down in a months time.

great stuff. my handset arrived also along with a case and screen protector for when I get home.

Just picked up mine and it has a fairly reasonable sized scratch on the side. Grade A phones shouldn't have any marks on them, right?

correct it should be perfect and blemish free. looks like they gave you the wrong one unless you ordered the wrong one. did you pick up in store?

Argos at Ebay have 10% off until Friday making their S7 Edge refurbs £382 ish S7 £342 ish - unlocked ready to go

Code C10ARGOS

I did, yes. says grade A on the box though. Damn, might have to take it back then :disappointed:

Hi it might be worth getting them to change the sim to a pay as you sim as cancels contract in 24 hours and that way you will only be charged a few days airtime rather than a whole month.

I agree with simba2585, it should be 'Perfect' as it says on their site.

Unless you inadvertently went for different condition one? There's also 'Almost Perfect' & 'Perfectly Fine' from the drop-down menu, which will be less than perfect.

yeh id get it swapped. I don't think the tariff is available online anymore.

Save a copy of the product page and then they have to honour it. That'll teach them to not check their product pages properly.

Great post. Worked for me no issues. Only down side you don't get the accessories which I don't use anyway. You get usb cable but no wall charger. unlocking online or via app not working so you will need to do this when you cancel. The phone is in excellent condition with a slight scratch near the sim card holder but I'm extremely fussy and it will do.

Sorry for daft question but us there a warranty with Samsung?

Just checked mine and it's got a small scratch on the screen... So much for perfect like new

​I've taken the sim out and not using it so it shouldn't be a problem. Just waiting for my unlock code to come so I can use my old sim

Use Android box and run TerrariumTV, Showbox and Mobdro. Apks are available from rawapk.

Never heard of it but will Google it. Does it do live TV and recording etc like Kodi can?

Mobdro does Live TV, you can download movies/films with the other two. I never bother just stream everything.

Hi. Modbro appears to be webstream "live tv" I'm looking for full live TV via satellite freesat/freeview including full PVR functionality like Kodi does.

i have to wait till Thursday now for a replacement and cant cancel airtime until then. I was assured I wont have to pay anything on the airtime 3 days in to the contract.

lets see .... wish I hadn't bothered and believed the previous feedback.

Seems like a decent price to me. :sunglasses:

Seems like a decent price to me. :sunglasses:

Phone arrived perfect. Unlocked with app. Paid for fone and cancelled airtime while on phone to customer services - phone cut out mid call as disconnection took place instantly.

Killed ur memory cards..? MicroSD..? Please explain, as I just got an expensive Sandisk one for my new handset..

To get full satellite and PVR you will need a satellite receiver with an internet availability and then a " gift card " to break the encryption codes, which is very difficult to find a reliable one. Gift cards are available on eBay but you are better off going through a Google, more expensive but more reliable.

I went for this deal and ordered on Monday afternoon, the phone arrived on Tuesday by UK MAIL couriers.
It arrived in a cardboard O2 branded box with a sim pack and USB cable, nothing else!
The phone was described on the label as GRADE A despite ordering an AS NEW PERFECT. The phone is actually perfect with no marks or other issues!
I paid off the phone in full but O2 would not accept cancellation of the airtime without 30 days notice so likely I'll be charged the first months airtime. I was passed through 3 different depts as I disputed this but no success.
The phone still isn't unlocked but code requested through 'MY O2' account online, customer services refused to request it for me!
I'm very happy with the phone (coming from a Nexus 5) but a little disappointed with the customer services from O2.
I have used this method (REFRESH) before with no problems.

Not good I was told by 2 advisors I can cancel the airtime no problem without incurring any airtime charges that's even with having to wait till tomorrow for my replacement.

My box was also labelled grade A despite scratch on the screen...

Hi it took 24 hours for mines to be unlocked so does happen quick, phone 02 to migrate your sim to a pay as you go and will save you 3 weeks bill

This is my first time using this method aswell and was told that you will be charged for the first months airtime. Then when you get the final airtime bill after the 30 days notice period, you will be refunded the airtime minus whatever airtime you used.

Anyone recommend a decent case for the S7

I got spigen neo hybrid gunmetal for £9.99
Galaxy S7 Edge Case, Spigen® [Neo Hybrid] PREMIUM BUMPER [Gunmetal] Slim Fit Dual Layer Protective Cover Case for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (2016) - (556CS20143) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01B1I6IT6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4A62yb4ANWEH3

Not saying this is still the case but the smartphones I've ever owned, Galaxy S3, HTC One M8 both got very, very slow and laggy after having them for a year or so... same with my family members phones too, i feel like samsung, htc, etc. puposely make their devices get slower so you want to upgrade to a newer model, do you agree? Or is there a way to stop this from happening, do new ota software updates make my phone get slower when i upgrade to a newer version of android? Is the cpu just worn out after a year? Does the internal battery condition effect how fast my device is? Do I need to just have hardly any apps installed permanently if I want a fast phone?

Prolly most unbiased review of cases I could find:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/accessories/3-7-case-reviews-spigen-incipio-tech-21-t3331028

Went for the candyshell one for £20. Expensive but a new screen is £200 so hopefully worth the investment.

NeoHybrid only scored 6/10 possibly a different variant.

My girlfriend's had a Galaxy S6 Edge Case, Spigen® [Ultra Hybrid] AIR CUSHION [Crystal Clear] Clear back panel + TPU bumper for her S6 Edge for 18 months now, chucked it around and never done it any lasting damage... they're only £5.99 - £9.99 on Amazon. She also doesn't use a screen protector either and chucks it in her bag with loose change and keys, etc, the screen is still pretty much flawless.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01A7IDKMO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


... those Candyshell cases kinda kill the aesthetic of the phone for me.

I find OTA upgrades can cause poor performance and that factory resetting the phone can definitely help, although that doesn't always apply. If my phone is getting sluggish I find a factory reset usually helps there as well (around once a year) although it's also worth checking battery usage as that can highlight apps that are using the CPU more than they should, there's been a few times when my phone has been running slowly and I've found a couple of apps are really draining the power, reinstalled them and phone works fine again. I have a near three year old Galaxy Note 4 and general performance is still good.

John

Have you ever tried hard/factory resetting them & starting afresh? Don't forget the prior backup of personal files, pics, texts, etc.

Factory resetting every couple of months makes my LG G2 feel like a new generation phone, tbh.

I think just like a laptop/computer the more you use it the more it will slow down. There are many things that will cause this and many ways to reduce this, but I think apps running in the back ground is a major contributor. I personally didn't realise I had apps running in the background once until a savvy person told me and showed me how to get rid and speed up my phone. I am not technical so don't gun me down, I just know that is what happened.

mikeyfive! hey how you doing?


will give the neo case a go, if its poor il send it back. I had the speck candyshell on the iPhone 4s back then and it was a very good case if not bulky, it does kill the look to an extent.

I'm doing good my friend, glad you're still bargain hunting on here, good taste in phones! :smiley:

For those who got one., How did your phone arrive? Was in o2 box held by sting Clingfilm type plastic and a USB cable? Ta

Yes, arrived in a a blue box with USB cabled in cingfilm. Good condition.

Did have an small issue to start with cancelling the airtime- must have been the adviser but was sorted when I was put through to cancellations.

Thanks. Did u get the unlock code and sorry for daft question but do they ask why keep phone and not airtime

Takes 24 hours for the unlock to come, should have arrived by the time I get home- Im waiting on a micro sim to arrive on my currently contract so not using the phone currently.

I just said I could get a better deal with EE- claimed I’ve got friends and family deal, they then try to compete with it- just told him he’s wasting mine and his time. Paid off the phone and cancelled.

Iv got my replacement arriving today.

Very tempted after the disappointing s8 plus announcement. I like my s5 but it's starting to get slow.

Should I still go through with the 5 gb and cancel aspect or do you guys and gals think there will be better deals as the price drops.

Received my S7 edge and it is as stated as good as new. In the blue cardboard box with a USB cable. No charging plug or pin to take the sim tray out with though (not an issue for me, but would be good to be made clear).
Called O2 after collecting it, paid the £312 on top of the initial £39 to clear the contract, no issue cancelling the airtime deal (was told i will only be charged for what i have used).
Just waiting for the unlock code so i can put my 3 sim in it (they said up to 7 days!) expecting it today at some point.
As my O2 sim no longer is active, they are going to e-mail me the code and text it to my other (original) number.

Replacement handset is perfect...put a hephaestus screen protector and it's simply brilliant. the fit is first class and application was a doddle thanks to their two steps peel.

Just to confirm I collected my phone last Tuesday.
As described - perfect condition.
Came in the blue box with just USB cable.

Paid the phone in full.
Got it unlocked.
They sent me a code by email. I had to enter my EE sim card and use the code on the first restart.
Used ultimate shield foil screen protector on all 4 sides of the device just now.

Tomorrow I will cancel the airtime.

Hope everyone who decided to get the deal is as much happy with the phone as I am with mine.

All the best guys
L

PS. I am glad that after S8 official press release the value of S7 went up ;-)

Looks like this has expired? as the monthly price has gone up

How long did it take to get your unlock code by email?

Not expired, still available.

I got mine the following day less than 24 hours.

2 questions:

Is this worth the hit on a credit rating?
Second, is there any way of telling how old the phone is?

Bought an iPhone 7 128gb for £560 but considering this deal.

Well you are paying the device off so it will be a positive on your credit file.

Heard refresh deals are a nightmare to sort out out

Not massivley, took about 10 minutes on the phone while they try to convince you not to cancel.

ive heard alot of people also mentioned they're credit score is never then same after taking these 02 refresh deals out. as the dept who deal with it aren't very "on the ball". also when u cancel airtime do u get that refunded or loose it?

some even have the remaining airtime charged to their cards, it's great when it works ballache if it goes wrong

Haha thanks! I'm staying clear of this don't fancy the p*** around with them

​Any luck cancelling the airtime?

Anyone know what the orange and purple notification light means ?
I know blue, green and red are normal but not read anywhere about orange and purple...

To be honest, I never had a problem canceling it. One my first connection when I was telling the customer service representative I said that:
1. I want to pay off my phone.
2. I want to keep o2 account registered to my email as I like o2 priority.
3. I want to cancel my contract.
In general, I am happy-go-lucky, honest person, I told the guy it is an amazing deal where you can get s7e for half the price and I want to use it to get one.

He recommended swapping the number for payg card as it would suit my needs more.
Obviously, he asked whether I would be interested in other o2 offers. (And I do not mind being asked that I do understand its his job at the end of the day.) However again being honest I told him I got cheap cashback offer and its already on and for the next 12 months, I will not be engaging in different contracts.

Now here it gets interesting and I believe no one mentioned it before.
There are two options to cancel the contract.
1. Simply notify them of the cancellation and they will cancel it after the end of first month cycle. It means you have to pay the whole month for the usage.
2. Get o2 sim card sent from them and transfer pay monthly into this pay as you go card which was sent to you.

Obviously, I went for option 2.

I got the card. I called again. I was again asked for the reason of cancellation. I told that I found this deal and I wanted to use this opportunity to get this phone I normally wouldn't be able to afford.

He was very helpful with an explanation. I consider o2 customers services as one of the best I ever came across.

As of today I have canceled the contract and paid the phone off. The 7week bill is still yet to come.

What happens now depends. If everything goes OK. Great. If they charge me for the whole month of the usage. I will pay stupid £26 more and get it back later via sending an email and requesting them to look into that.
Once I got an extra £5 credit when they messed my bills from O2.

It could be an extra thing that has to be done. However, I do not see it as a hustle. It's just an email.

I am checking my credit rating on regular basis. It's hard for me to believe that this action will result in the hit on the rating, however, once I see it for myself I will let you know.



My only problem is the case. I have been reading and I am looking for one however still cannot decide.
If you have any recommendations please feel free to let me know. I am after a case which has a rubber or silicone mount as I have foild around all 4 sides of the phone.

Maybe app specific?

Could be iv not read about there even being other colours lol i thought it was just three.lol

Regarding your earlier post, I confirmed many times throughout the cancellation process that i wouldn't get charged for any airtime (obviously didn't use anything from the plan). Let's see.

I'm very pleased with the spigen neo hybrid case.

my whatsapp is purple and snapchat is yellow/orange if that helps

Very useful info Luke, I done the same as you but didn't cancel my Pay as you go card, Is there any reason to? As will be sitting with zero usage and wont be getting any charges I presume?

Can you still use o2 priority linked to an email address instead of the mobile number?
How do you register? Use the payg SIM then swap it out ?

Excellent phone but the Corning Gorilla Glass isn't as sturdy as previous Galaxy S phones - I have a small scratch on mine after 7 months whereas my S3 didn't have anything after 3 years of use! :disappointed:

​ :sunglasses:

O2 customer service did some magic and assign this PAYG to my account even before I got the card delivered.

Anyone else S7E crash and require the pressing of both the power button and volume down for it to turn back on?
Or am I the only unlucky one?

Mines fine thankfully, so maybe best for you to get a replacement? how often you needing to restart it?

It has decided to crash twice in 3 days or so randomly; have you upgraded to Nougat also? I might have to get it checked by O2 because this is kinda dodgy. The phone is in immaculate condition on the outside though.

I did the latest upgrade as soon as I started the s7 so presume is the Nougat?

If you've not had any issues then I think it's hardware related. I am trying to troubleshoot it at home and if it happens again in the next 2 weeks. I am getting this checked

If you click on Auto Updates in settings it will update it's self, my S7 did.

Hey guys how did you receive your unlock code? i requested it two days ago but apparently didnt as the option to request was there again yesterday when i checked the app.

have you tried requesting it from the app? I phoned up and got it within 24 hours
have you tried requesting it from the app? I phoned up and got it within 24 hours. I got mines via email and text.

Thanks for the reply.

I requested it through the app but i tried it again yesterday..hopefully i get it sometime today

seems like the deal expired

£369.99 now but 'almost perfect' still £321.99.

just noticed the replacement handset now has dust inside the front camera....

I reckon im done with o2 refresh now.

Is it affecting / can be seen in the photos you take?

No I don't think so....but its a fairly large bit right across the lens.....could get worse? was this not meant to be a dust proof phone?

WARNING

I just got a bill from o2 for £494.29 for early termination charge.

Check your account peeps!

I got charged one month airtime today so spoke to them and arranged for a refund.

They are also going to send me a replacement retail boxed coral Blue S7 Edge due to the dust issue and £10 refund for the screen protector that will now goto waste.

Decent response from them I must say. Very impressed.