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T-Mobile Reps?

Is anyone that's a member here at XDA currently affliliated with T-mobile? I ask this because I am one of the unlucky few who did not make the cut this morning and recieve their fresh HD2... =(
Either way.. if someone here who works for T-Mobile can accurately tell me when you guys are planning to restock, it would greatly be appreciated and I'm sure other members here would like to hear this info as well.. Thanks
-Projekt

ProjektFuze said:
Is anyone that's a member here at XDA currently affliliated with T-mobile? I ask this because I am one of the unlucky few who did not make the cut this morning and recieve their fresh HD2... =(
Either way.. if someone here who works for T-Mobile can accurately tell me when you guys are planning to restock, it would greatly be appreciated and I'm sure other members here would like to hear this info as well.. Thanks
-Projekt
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order online or via telasales still instock
$149.99
http://wmdeals.com/

^ thanks for the reply.. but that wasn't what i asked for... any deal thats not available at authorized t-mobile stores is something that i'm not interested in.... besides, i have to go in a authorized store.. can't do anything online...
(I'm currently with ATT and i'm switching providers.)

I was told ever weds is when the get shipments at my local store

ProjektFuze said:
^ thanks for the reply.. but that wasn't what i asked for... any deal thats not available at authorized t-mobile stores is something that i'm not interested in.... besides, i have to go in a authorized store.. can't do anything online...
(I'm currently with ATT and i'm switching providers.)
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well you get $100-150 for switching from a carrier to tmobile.
the winmobile deal is a authorized tmobile deal, but only via phone sales at that number

I work for T-Mobile and I can tell you that even at our flagship location (where I work) we only recieved 20 units. There was very little stock in the initial shipment, I will know more on Friday when I go into work. I'll check back here and if you havent posted anything I'll let you know what I find. Obviously stock will depend on where you are but in general I would say, keep calling the stores in your area and ask to be placed on a call back sheet.
If you are switching over, I can assure you the rep you speak with WILL call you back (if s/he values their paycheck ) I know I would!
They should have a signup sheet for HD2s (We do in our store...)

I switched from ATT to T-Mobile online with no problems. Was not after any of the discounts really though so going in makes sense if thats what you want.

j23a45m said:
well you get $100-150 for switching from a carrier to tmobile.
the winmobile deal is a authorized tmobile deal, but only via phone sales at that number
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LOL it all says in small print at the bottom... "this deal is not valid at AUTHORIZED T-Mobile Dealers" LOL so yea.... not what i'm looking for.. but a big shiny "A" for effort

ProjektFuze said:
LOL it all says in small print at the bottom... "this deal is not valid at AUTHORIZED T-Mobile Dealers" LOL so yea.... not what i'm looking for.. but a big shiny "A" for effort
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does not say tmobile dealers. The quote is "offer not available at authorized T-Mobile retail stores"
when you call the number it is tmobile's telesales. well i tried to save you $50 more on the phone but i guess that failed

nah man.. don't be like that haha... i appreciate your help..i really do.. and for other members.. it might prove useful for them.. but for myself... i would like to know about going to the actual retail store.. not online.. but thanks mate

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nah man.. don't be like that haha... i appreciate your help..i really do.. and for other members.. it might prove useful for them.. but for myself... i would like to know about going to the actual retail store.. not online.. but thanks mate
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oh well if this helps. I got my phone in store for $199.99 called the number listed and got the $50 credit honored on my account. if that helps any.
Good luck with the switch over to tmobile.

well now THAT indeed does help... i will most definitely try that (once i find a retail store that restocks their supply)... thanks a bunch

Did you check authorized dealers like Radio Shack or Walmart? Minneapolis area is sold out at T-Mo stores but radio shack still had one last night. Also if you have a new account Radio Shack said they had better deals.

buying a locked galaxy tab

hi everyone
happy new year
i have a question and i hope you guys can help me
i have family in Germany and USA and i thought maybe i can buy a galaxy tab from there and they send it to me, because it's 800$ in my country and i can buy one for 399$ in the USA (AT&T) and 199Euro (O2 and vodafone) in Germany (with contact)
now i want to know whether it's possible to buy one and unlock it?
AT&T says it's 2 year contact. does it mean you have to pay monthly for 2years even if you don't use their services? can they sue you or it's ok if you cancel the contract and keep the device for 399$ you paid at first?
i don't want my uncle to get in trouble
and one more thing
if i get one and even if i couldn't unlock it, can i still use the device? like for video, office programs and most importantly it's wifi.
i heard you must activate it first. can i somehow ignore/skip it?
thank you so much in advance
i hope you have a great year

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now i want to know whether it's possible to buy one and unlock it?
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Yes, you can unlock it.
AT&T says it's 2 year contact. does it mean you have to pay monthly for 2years even if you don't use their services? can they sue you or it's ok if you cancel the contract and keep the device for 399$ you paid at first?
i don't want my uncle to get in trouble
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A contract is a contract, regardless of whether you use the services or not, so yes you are supposed to pay. If you wish to terminate early, you need to pay an "Early Termination Fee" (see here). I would guess this means the ETF for a Tab is $325, which would mean you'd have been better off paying $649 for the device in the first place.
And yes, they can pursue you for this - in order to get a contract phone in the US, you need a credit check which means a social security number is required, so they can track down whomever purchased the device relatively easily.
Note, I'm not in the US, so some of this information may be out of date/incorrect, but I know as of 18 months ago getting a cell phone on contract without an SSN was almost impossible!
Regards,
Dave

If you get one in Germany, you can have it unlocked right there. According to German law IIRC, they are required to unlock it for you if you ask them. They are allowed to charge a small fee for it, usually around 50€. Still a good deal.
Maybe someone from germany can confirm or refute this?

thanks Dave and Rapax for fast answers
i think it's better if i buy an unlocked one
they both (AT&T and vodafone) charge for internet connections which i won't be able to use so it does'nt worse
Rapax, vodafone price is 199euro and 40 each month, you mean i can get the device for 199 and pay 50 more to unlock?
i'm not sure if it sounds right
you can have an unlocked galaxy tab for 250euro? i'm getting one immediately

MahZi said:
thanks Dave and Rapax for fast answers
i think it's better if i buy an unlocked one
they both (AT&T and vodafone) charge for internet connections which i won't be able to use so it does'nt worse
Rapax, vodafone price is 199euro and 40 each month, you mean i can get the device for 199 and pay 50 more to unlock?
i'm not sure if it sounds right
you can have an unlocked galaxy tab for 250euro? i'm getting one immediately
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Don't forget that the contract will still run, unlocking doesn't change that. So it's 199+50+24*40 = 1,209€ Not such a bargain, is it?

i will definitly not buy one
i thought it's gonna cost cheaper that way
you guys don't know a better way?

MahZi said:
i will definitly not buy one
i thought it's gonna cost cheaper that way
you guys don't know a better way?
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Buy one from the UK for £407, all in with no contract and already unlocked.
Regards,
Dave

look on ebay.

foxmeister said:
Buy one from the UK for £407, all in with no contract and already unlocked.
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Dave
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thanks Dave, i'll see if i can find someone in UK
LargePrime said:
look on ebay.
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oh no, i have bad experience with used devices
but thanks

MahZi said:
oh no, i have bad experience with used devices
but thanks
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They have new ones.
Honestly you can get 4 used ones for that price. That's a lot of spare parts!
And returns are easy. But, As you wish...

You want GSM version only,right?

LargePrime said:
They have new ones.
Honestly you can get 4 used ones for that price. That's a lot of spare parts!
And returns are easy. But, As you wish...
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yeah i understand what you say but my relatives over there are not technology friends. they can't test the device to see if it's ok (just the look of it)
LargePrime said:
You want GSM version only,right?
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yes i want GSM version
actually i'm not gonna use it as a phone but GT is the only good thing i found that offers my need (light, small and touch). i'm paying for phone part but i won't use it
maybe i have to wait for ipad 7inch or maybe i should buy an Archos 70it
help me

Do you want to wait? If so there are some great things coming. We will see a doubling of power and storage within 6 months.
There should be a wifi only version out soon, which might meet your needs.
Conversely, find a ebay new product that will ship to you. Worse case you waste cash on shipping. still way cheaper.

I read galaxy tab wifi-only version is comming in Q1 this year
it's great news for me
I hope it's 400 not 500
so i wait
in the mean time, do you guys know other options for me? i mean other devices

Called AT&T Store in NYC for the Note 3; full price at @ $725 and they will unlock

Called AT&T Store in NYC for the Note 3; full price at @ $725 and they will unlock
I just called an AT&T store in Manhattan, NY and asked about the Note 3. They said they will be able to sell the phone on Oct. 4th, but will have the units for display beginning tomorrow. They also said they will sell the phone at the full price of $725 and that they will unlock it, but they will need to order the full-priced phone online, as the in-store units are all meant for the monthly plans. They will also need me to fill out a form to get some approval from AT&T for unlocking the phone.

My question is how do they unlock them? We should do whatever they do and that way it looks legit all the way through. No tripping that e-fuse from KNOX.

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My question is how do they unlock them? We should do whatever they do and that way it looks legit all the way through. No tripping that e-fuse from KNOX.
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Of course, I don't have the answer to how they unlock it. That may be a question for some of our XDA members who work for AT&T. Any takers?

incisivekeith said:
I just called an AT&T store in Manhattan, NY and asked about the Note 3. They said they will be able to sell the phone on Oct. 4th, but will have the units for display beginning tomorrow. They also said they will sell the phone at the full price of $725 and that they will unlock it, but they will need to order the full-priced phone online, as the in-store units are all meant for the monthly plans. They will also need me to fill out a form to get some approval from AT&T for unlocking the phone.
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My question is how do they unlock them? We should do whatever they do and that way it looks legit all the way through. No tripping that e-fuse from KNOX.
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Of course, I don't have the answer to how they unlock it. That may be a question for some of our XDA members who work for AT&T. Any takers?
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I don't think they mean they will unlock the bootloader, only that they will sim-unlock the phone.

http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB414532#

Zach Alt said:
I don't think they mean they will unlock the bootloader, only that they will sim-unlock the phone.
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Mind explaining a bit more of the difference? Also, is it possible for any of these awesome devs on here to replicate?

SgtGoldy said:
Mind explaining a bit more of the difference? Also, is it possible for any of these awesome devs on here to replicate?
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Unlocked bootloader means custom roms and root and whatnot. SIM unlocked means you can use an ATT phone on T-Mobile or vice versa.

Zach Alt said:
Unlocked bootloader means custom roms and root and whatnot. SIM unlocked means you can use an ATT phone on T-Mobile or vice versa.
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Quick, simple, and clear. Thanks Zach :highfive:

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Mind explaining a bit more of the difference? Also, is it possible for any of these awesome devs on here to replicate?
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No AT&T Corporate store is going to do anything that AT&T doesn't instruct and allow them to. At least not more than once.
Here's AT&T's SIM unlock policy (from the above link).

BarryH_GEG said:
No AT&T Corporate store is going to do anything that AT&T doesn't instruct and allow them to. At least not more than once.
Here's AT&T's SIM unlock policy (from the above link).
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If you pay full price for a phone off contract they will always sim unlock it for you.

Why would you have to order the full priced one online?

drmacrofish said:
Why would you have to order the full priced one online?
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That's what I asked too, but the AT&T rep didn't have an answer. I wonder if other AT&T stores may do everything in the store.

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That's what I asked too, but the AT&T rep didn't have an answer. I wonder if other AT&T stores may do everything in the store.
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I would hope so. I went into my local one today and told them I wanted to buy one full price and he said sounds good like it wouldn't be an issue. Gave me his card and told me to call next week. I really hope I don't go in on the 4th and them have them tell me they got to order one for me and then have to wait even more. I will be sure to clarify that again next week.
This was at a corporate store by the way that I was at.

drmacrofish said:
I would hope so. I went into my local one today and told them I wanted to buy one full price and he said sounds good like it wouldn't be an issue. Gave me his card and told me to call next week. I really hope I don't go in on the 4th and them have them tell me they got to order one for me and then have to wait even more. I will be sure to clarify that again next week.
This was at a corporate store by the way that I was at.
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Or you could order one on Monday.

So this is very interesting. I had been reading on XDA that the AT&T store in Jamaica, Queens, NY, had Note 3 phones for sale, so I called them this morning and asked if they had the black Note 3 in stock. The rep said they did, after consulting his manager.
I was a little shocked to hear they had phones in stock for sale, so I asked again if he meant Note 3. He said he meant Note 3, too. Then I asked him how much it would cost me to purchase the phone at the full price and he said it would be $725, after consulting again with the manager. I said I would drop by to buy the phone and hung up.
I had a couple of other questions, so i called again a few moments later, and confirmed again that they had Note 3 in stock for sale.
So, having confirmed so many times they had the phone in stock, I made a 50-min trip to their store, and ask for the rep I spoke with. The rep met me and then asked me to wait while he would get the phone. I heard him talking to a couple of colleagues of his and I kinda knew what was coming. They were saying something from which I concluded the phone was not in stock.
The rep came to me and said they didn't have the phone. I was PISSED! I told him that i asked and confirmed so many times if they had the phone and he said they did. The rep said he had asked his manager and the manager had said they did have the phone, so he told me they had the phone.
I spoke with the manager, and he said he was sorry as there was a misunderstanding. This pissed me off more. They specifically told me the price of the full-price Note 3 was $725 on the phone, so where the freak was the chance of mixing that phone with the Note 2 or any misunderstanding? I am normally very tolerant, but this just made me mad.
The dummy manager screwed it all up, and even when apologizing, he was very dismissive, saying they don't have the phone and will let me know when it arrives. I wanted to say, " You moron, I came to this store because you were selling it today. If I wanted to wait, I could have bought from where I live instead of making a long trip to this store." But, I didn't say that, completely. I said it without the "moron" part. It took them additional five minutes to look in their system to tell me it was going to be available for sale on Oct. 4th.
The funny part was another rep was telling two women they had the Note 3 for sale while I was standing there, after being told they didn't have the Note 3. So that rep went and asked someone and came back and told the women they didn't have the phone for sale. How incompetent these reps are at that store!
Other XDA members, who work at AT&T, this post is not directed toward you. I am just sharing my experience and frustration at the misinformation from and incompetence of the store reps of the Jamaica corporate AT&T store and the dummy manager.
I checked out the display unit of Note 3 at that store, and I have to say, I wasn't very impressed, in comparison to the Note 1. The display unit's baseband version wasn't N9005, but N900auc something.

I've dealt with a lot of dummy employees and managers at the At&t stores and t-mobile in the past so I know your pain. They most likely have the phone in stock but aren't allowed to sell it till the 4th of Oct.
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Zach Alt said:
If you pay full price for a phone off contract they will always sim unlock it for you.
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If you get a T-Mobile phone and have them unlock it it will be bootloader AND sim unlocked. This locked bootloader garbage makes me want to drop AT&T.

so this is only sim unlocked ? bootloader will still be locked ?

markysd said:
so this is only sim unlocked ? bootloader will still be locked ?
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That is correct.

pretty sure u can get it unlocked on Ebay for cheaper.. Just like u can with iphones.. for a few bucks

Gear S2 promo?

Is the S2 a Bluetooth only or 3g model? Will it have the speaker or not?

No its not the 3g. Spoke with a sales rep and was told it's the Bluetooth one

It's the $300 grey model only.

Was anyone successful in redeeming the gear S2 promotion? I went through the process, but got an e-mail saying I wasn't eligible with my location code...

tysen said:
Was anyone successful in redeeming the gear S2 promotion? I went through the process, but got an e-mail saying I wasn't eligible with my location code...
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Are you located in the US?

Funny thing, my gear s2 was shipped today but my phone hasn't shipped yet. Promotion works for me.

itsjusttim said:
Funny thing, my gear s2 was shipped today but my phone hasn't shipped yet. Promotion works for me.
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How is that even possible? You need a MAC Address to submit the promo offer.

eric150 said:
How is that even possible? You need a MAC Address to submit the promo offer.
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See attachments.

eric150 said:
How is that even possible? You need a MAC Address to submit the promo offer.
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My original order. I told people I'd get both at the same time.. Noone believed me. :-/

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See attachments.
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There's only a device ID and sim ID on there don't see a mac

gfrrt said:
There's only a device ID and sim ID on there don't see a mac
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Looks in the next column over "items"
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge 32GB in Silver Titanium
4G 4FF NFC PRE INSTALLED SIM C
Samsung Gear S2 in Dark Grey

itsjusttim said:
My original order. I told people I'd get both at the same time.. Noone believed me. :-/
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thats because vzw made you get the data plan. The ones from Samsung will be Bluetooth
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itsjusttim said:
My original order. I told people I'd get both at the same time.. Noone believed me. :-/
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When I placed my order on vzw website it didn't give me the option to order the watch then. I was told to go to the Samsung promo site. How did you do this?
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arglmr said:
thats because vzw made you get the data plan. The ones from Samsung will be Bluetooth
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Does this mean the Verizon one is 3g? I can't tell from the order but will know soon enough I suppose. Yes, I did have to get the data plan for it but with the discount I am receiving along with instantly selling this thing, I am still saving money from at&t and will pocket whatever cash I get for the watch.
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When I placed my order on vzw website it didn't give me the option to order the watch then. I was told to go to the Samsung promo site. How did you do this?
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The girl on the phone did it somehow, I'm not sure to be honest.

Isubbie said:
Are you located in the US?
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Yes, I'm located in the US. When I initially provided the information, I received an e-mail stating my Gear S2 order was in process. Then I got an e-mail stating I was ineligible, and included a link for me to try again. After filling out that page's information, I was taken to a page that said my promotion redemption was successful for the Gear VR. I called Samsung support and the person I spoke with told me that the order shows a Gear S2 will be mailed to me, and that she wasn't sure why the site showed a Gear VR instead. I guess I'll have to wait and see...

This promo is pretty much the only reason I'm picking the S7 Edge as a new phone.
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How is that even possible? You need a MAC Address to submit the promo offer.
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Don't you get the IMEI on the receipt?

raduque said:
This promo is pretty much the only reason I'm picking the S7 Edge as a new phone.
Don't you get the IMEI on the receipt?
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Yes, that's the blacked out part of the screenshot. I'm confused on what you're asking.

raduque said:
This promo is pretty much the only reason I'm picking the S7 Edge as a new phone.
Don't you get the IMEI on the receipt?
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The IMEI and MAC are different.

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Yes, that's the blacked out part of the screenshot. I'm confused on what you're asking.
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You're confused because I'm not actually asking a question. When I started that reply yesterday, those posts weren't there.

itsjusttim said:
Does this mean the Verizon one is 3g? I can't tell from the order but will know soon enough I suppose. Yes, I did have to get the data plan for it but with the discount I am receiving along with instantly selling this thing, I am still saving money from at&t and will pocket whatever cash I get for the watch.
The girl on the phone did it somehow, I'm not sure to be honest.
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You won't be making any money. The Early Termination Fee is $350 and you have to pay $40 to activate. So you'll actually be losing money.

[Q] Samsung Promotion Site for Free VR not live yet?

So on TMobile with the free VR Headset and Controller deal, it says the entries should go on the samsung.com/us/promotions website starting on April 10th, however seems the website isnt taking them yet? Anyone seen or heard any news on this?
With them only doing what was it, 35,000 free units. Kinda wanna make sure I get my order in asap. =D

Mysticales said:
So on TMobile with the free VR Headset and Controller deal, it says the entries should go on the samsung.com/us/promotions website starting on April 10th, however seems the website isnt taking them yet? Anyone seen or heard any news on this?
With them only doing what was it, 35,000 free units. Kinda wanna make sure I get my order in asap. =D
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You can't redeem the items until​ phone in hand

I have the phone in hand. How can I redeem?

Can you try these 4 steps? http://www.samsung.com/au/galaxy-s8-offer/
Maybe this will give us answers

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I have the phone in hand. How can I redeem?
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Picture proof or it didnt happen. =p
Hell if you have one, Tell us all how you got it rooted.

It's not rooted. Verizon retail.

I ordered mine through Verizon and they are not delivering until the 21st...hmmm where are you located if I may ask?

jmhj said:
I ordered mine through Verizon and they are not delivering until the 21st...hmmm where are you located if I may ask?
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See his posts on the Carrier Bands thread.

jmhj said:
I ordered mine through Verizon and they are not delivering until the 21st...hmmm where are you located if I may ask?
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I'm a Verizon business customer that was given early access to a retail model direct from Samsung. I do alot of business with Verizon and about to do a company wide refresh. Therefore..Early access.

It's a minimum of 350,00 gifts not 35,000... So it may not be so hard to get one