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HTC Shift for low price

hi all i recently found the htc shift gsm version for under $500 check out the site
lismarket.net/index.php?manufacturers_id=12&osCsid=2fd6d2bb24445d2ba66fd82f568f60f9

Let us know when you receive yours. I'm sure once we hear from you, others will jump on the bandwagon.

That's one hell of a good price...... I am going to try it! For that price, you can't lose.....if it's for real!
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FYI this is out indonesia. The units could be chinese. Maybe okay. Can't wait to see if it works out!

hacking4fun said:
FYI this is out indonesia. The units could be chinese. Maybe okay. Can't wait to see if it works out!
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I tried to order one, but they sent me an email saying that they will accept a bank transfer only for the payment.....Hmm. I am not too sure that this is not a scam. If someone actually gets theirs, let us know.
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fake fraud scam.the 3 words i learnt shopping online
http://www.tradeindia.com/fp156853/Mobile-Phone.html.
listed company in alibaba and tradeindia.
enough to say.

visu_torr said:
http://www.tradeindia.com/fp156853/Mobile-Phone.html.
listed company in alibaba and tradeindia.
enough to say.
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So do you mean that they are okay to buy from or not??? Everything that I have been able to find says that they are a legitimate business, but I really need to be sure on this one as I do not know anyone in Indonesia that can check it out for me!!
This is not my first rodeo, and I have been scammed (once) before...... I can not afford to be scammed again!
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hdbueller said:
So do you mean that they are okay to buy from or not??? Everything that I have been able to find says that they are a legitimate business, but I really need to be sure on this one as I do not know anyone in Indonesia that can check it out for me!!
This is not my first rodeo, and I have been scammed (once) before...... I can not afford to be scammed again!
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I personally would never order anything from here just by the way it looks/managed. osCommerce (free) isn't too hard of a shopping cart script to install. Also, when I order online I make sure there's a secured connection and I believe this site doesn't.
If you're looking for a safe bet, I would purchase an htc shift on ebay. Current cheapest price brand new with free shipping is $745.94.
I purchased one in March. Seller is legit.

Just ordered mine today. Got it from smggsm.com for 679.94 + S/H. I asked a pretty good amount of questions before I purchased and seems legit. I will let you know in two days when its delivered (or not). Site accepts paypal only so any disputes will be handled the paypal way.
Well as no suprise the unit is brand new and great. Only issue is that it is in Chinese which I cannot read. Anyone have any ideas on me navigating through it to try and get english on it? I would love to load up the english recovery partition ad such but can't see myself getting through the Chinese to get it done.

ricca1234 said:
Well as no suprise the unit is brand new and great. Only issue is that it is in Chinese which I cannot read. Anyone have any ideas on me navigating through it to try and get english on it? I would love to load up the english recovery partition ad such but can't see myself getting through the Chinese to get it done.
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Are the keys in chinese symbols as well?

No the keyboard is English UK verision wwith the £ symbol. After a lot of footwork I was able to use the Vista MUI Hacker to change the language and just flashed a custom ROM for snapvue. Still I believe the recovery partition is still in chinese. Is there any way to check?
On a side note all the manuals are spanish except the warranty card. Seems like a wierd mix.

Swedish Shift cheap
I can get my hands on some swedish Shifts with Swedish keyboard etc.
I have access to 10 of them
Only 512Eur / 453GPB
5500 Swedish Kronor
Shipping cost not included

Ricca, can you please post how you changed the language?

Please use Marketplace section for this porposes!

Sheepster,
Check out this link it helped me turn windows vista chinese to english. It will let you pick from whatever lang packs are installed.
http://www.vistarewired.com/2008/10...ui-language-packs-for-all-versions-of-windows

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

ProjektFuze said:
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.

need info for Tmobile HD 2 in USA (closed)

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*couldn't find the phone, its out of stock..

ouval10 said:
hi all,
i'm sorry for disturbing you all..
i live outside USA, and i want to buy a Tmobile HD 2 in USA.
is there anybody knows how can i buy the Tmobile HD 2 without plans? how much is it without plan? because i have a cousin that can ship the phone in a few days, so i will need the info about the price..
(please don't give me a price on ebay, because i need to buy the phone at the Tmobile store)
Thanks in advance..
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The price is $449 plus tax through tmobile.

addicus said:
The price is $449 plus tax through tmobile.
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is it still available now? i heard that they're all out of stock..

I'm unsure. You have to order online or call.

out of stock online and stores. hv to wait for one week.

OMG then its finished for me..
my last chance is monday..
cause my cousin will be leaving at tuesday..
do tou guys think it is still possible?
my cousin is in seattle, and i havent heard from him since yesterday..
gosh i am so curious

I've been dying to get it, but it is out of stock..
I went today to T-mobile store in Pleat Hill (SF Bay Area), and it's still out of stock.
the rep said maybe by Monday, but he's not sure

thanks for the info duke911
my cousin is in seattle right now, but tomorrow he will leave and go to portland, and going back to seattle at monday.. maybe i'll try to contact him later, just hope that there will be new stock in monday..
also, i have a simple question.. i have to unlock the phone cause i will use it in asia, and i am wondering how is the unlock process? is it gonna tke a longtime? can i ask the retail store to unlock it for me without have to call and send a fax?

It sounds like u need the European/Asian version. It is much easier to get on Ebay and such.

yeah i think so, but my cousin just moved to USA, and he never had any experiences with ebay or anything like that.
so as far as i know, the only way is to ask him to go to the retail store and try to find one (or is there any other store that sell the phone without contract at the same price?)
i tried to ask, and finally had come to a conclusion that they will restock on monday, so i hope that i can still make it, cause that is my last hope..
thanks in advance

Some Radio Shacks carry them and still have a few in stock, so tell him to call around.

hi amb9800
thanks a lot for the info, it is very useful
the problem is i dont know if the radio shacks sells them without contract or not, cause i want to buy the non contract one, and ask them to unlock it
thx for the info anyway..

ouval10 said:
yeah i think so, but my cousin just moved to USA, and he never had any experiences with ebay or anything like that.
so as far as i know, the only way is to ask him to go to the retail store and try to find one (or is there any other store that sell the phone without contract at the same price?)
i tried to ask, and finally had come to a conclusion that they will restock on monday, so i hope that i can still make it, cause that is my last hope..
thanks in advance
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The reason why is the TMo US version will not give you 3G network in Asia or Europe. They make a version that does and it is highly available in Europe and Asia. The great thing is it works in both places so you should be covered. Truth is it would be a better phone for you from the information you've given us.

yeah i know that..
but anyway, i still prefer the Tmo US version, it comes with a bigger ROM size than the asian & european version, and it also comes with 16GB micro sd.. the Asian only comes with 8GB micro sd..
well, just called my cousin and turn out that he lives in Lynnwood seattle, and the nearest mall is alderwood mall, that has Tmobile retail shop there.. hope they have a new stock in monday..

Ebay?
Why don't you try ebay? You'll pay a little more of course, but at least HD2s are available for purchase.

as i already mentioned above, my cousin is just moved to US for 3 weeks, he doesn't know how to purchase something online (yet). so the only clue that i can give to him is to visit Tmo retail store. is there any news regarding the new stock?

Walmart
All Walmart stores sell the phone without contract for 500.00 outright plus sales tax if applicable.

thx polera257 for the info, but unfortunately my cousin is completely blind about the road maps and the only place that he can go to is the alderwood mall, lynnwood..
he is on his way to the mall to see if there's any HD2 spotted yet..
wish me luck guys.. i am so dying to have it..

I called T-mobile store today, and they said they did not receive any HD2s today
the lady said they received a bunch of different phones, but no HD2
she said that I should be notified when the device arrives since I'm on the waiting list
Man! I kinda feel like someone waiting for a heart transplant , this really sucks!

@ duke911
wow it really hurt me
until now, i cannot contact my cousin, we wouldn't reply my bbms.. so i don't know whether he got the phone (hopefully) or not..

Shipping to Kuwait

I understand this is not exactly a Nexus S related query, but any help will be appreciated.
I'm not from the US ... live in Kuwait. I've asked a friend to get me the phone as I tried my best to get it ... proxy, bestbuy, paypal ... all of it gave me a lot of NOs.
As per the tracking no. my friend will be getting the phone tomorrow. I've asked him to use it for 2 days to check for the known problems (I've send him a list)
My query/ questions is:
He lives in Saratoga, CA (the phone was shipped from Palatine, IL (almost across). Now, once he has done his testing, I would like him to ship it to an Aramex mailbox I have got in Springfield Gardens, NY (yeah again, all the way back across the US). Can someone tell me which would be the cheapest, safest and yeah quickest way for it to be shipped from CA to New York?
I really don't want to trouble him and tell him to check out which is the cheapest, so if one of you'll know, I'd really appreciate guidance.
Thanks & Cheers

Paparasee said:
I understand this is not exactly a Nexus S related query, but any help will be appreciated.
I'm not from the US ... live in Kuwait. I've asked a friend to get me the phone as I tried my best to get it ... proxy, bestbuy, paypal ... all of it gave me a lot of NOs.
As per the tracking no. my friend will be getting the phone tomorrow. I've asked him to use it for 2 days to check for the known problems (I've send him a list)
My query/ questions is:
He lives in Saratoga, CA (the phone was shipped from Palatine, IL (almost across). Now, once he has done his testing, I would like him to ship it to an Aramex mailbox I have got in Springfield Gardens, NY (yeah again, all the way back across the US). Can someone tell me which would be the cheapest, safest and yeah quickest way for it to be shipped from CA to New York?
I really don't want to trouble him and tell him to check out which is the cheapest, so if one of you'll know, I'd really appreciate guidance.
Thanks & Cheers
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US Postal Service (aka the mail) is the cheapest shipping out there, especially across country.
Fed Ex and United Parcel Service can be a little quicker, but they charge a big premium for it.
If your friend does use Postal Service, tell him to buy the extra insurance coverage...it will be a small amount, and a waste of money in the end, but better to be safe than sorry if it's lost or damaged...
edit: PS, you can go online for any of the big three and check rates yourself, by the way...

Thanks distortedloop
Like you've advised, I'll ask him to go the postal service route with insurance.
Went to the usps.gov site, but could not figure out how things work so gave up on it. Will tell my friend to do it.
Thanks again.

Paparasee said:
Thanks distortedloop
Like you've advised, I'll ask him to go the postal service route with insurance.
Went to the usps.gov site, but could not figure out how things work so gave up on it. Will tell my friend to do it.
Thanks again.
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Hmmm...try this link: http://postcalc.usps.gov/
Should take you straight to the Domestic Rate calculator. Enter to and from zip codes, package size/weight, and class of mail.

FedEx Charged me 170 US From states to Kuwait.
I asked in Ebay some told me 125 some 150.
I payed 170 cause combined price was cheaper than the others.
Peace.

HTC Champions is offering carrier employees a m9 at $299 off contract

HTC has a program called Champions for employees of carrier retail stores. They are offering them a M9 at $299 off contract. Furthermore if they buy a M9 from the discount program they can trade it in for the next One at no extra charge with their "One for Life" program. I posted the screen shot from the email on my G+ page: https://plus.google.com/+PatrickHill/posts/Mr462GhpLbw
So if you work in a carrier store go sign up for Champions and get your M9 for only $299

is this us only?

My store wasn't listed, but it's a small mom and pop shop that IS an authorized T-Mo dealer. Hope I'm able to be considered and that it isn't closed to only those who work at the retail stores.

I wish I was working at a carrier retail store. Ugh maybe next time... Wondering if a friend who works there can do the favor for none workers?

These deals are generally restricted to corporate retail stores by the phone manufacturers as they do actually verify that you're eligible before allowing you to make the purchase. Could be different for this deal but I'm assuming it's not.

I am a member of HTC champions. there is a strict verification policy to ensure that you are a corporate retailer employee. The community is meant to help dealers learn about HTC and interact with other corporate employees.

Is it a U.S. only offering?

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Is it a U.S. only offering?
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yup

I wonder if this is offered through Best Buy Mobile ))

mccorkendale said:
I wonder if this is offered through Best Buy Mobile ))
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Yes it is and I already ordered mine as a Best Buy Mobile employee.

max53389 said:
Yes it is and I already ordered mine as a Best Buy Mobile employee.
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Did you use your work email if you have one? Just wanted to make sure cuz I just used my personal email to sign up but I dont know if they use the corporate email to verify or anything (I have one if they need it). And would you mind saying how long it took for you to get verified?

I went to the Montclair, New Jersey HTC event on 4-9 to pick up mine.

I should really get a part time job at a store so I can get these kind of perks. I sell enough phones usually just by talking to people about phones and helping them decide then some of these sales reps I usually school any of the young sales reps that try to help me when I'm in a store.. I actually cut into one guy's sale at AT&T because he was telling this customer sh** that just was false and set him straight real fast.. haha

Are we sure this is US only? I really hope not. I'm Canadian and my store was listed when I signed up... It even allows Canadian addresses (listing provinces and allowing postal codes, etc). I'd be deeply disappointed if we're left out of this. Does anyone know?

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Did you use your work email if you have one? Just wanted to make sure cuz I just used my personal email to sign up but I dont know if they use the corporate email to verify or anything (I have one if they need it). And would you mind saying how long it took for you to get verified?
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Sorry for the long response time.
I pretty sure that you have to set it up through your work email. You just find your store in the list and I think you also get verified with your work email.
I'm not too sure how long it took to verify but on the discount page it mentioned that if you recently created an account, it could take up to 2-3 days to process if you just started as it's a different website that you buy from and separate from HTC Champions.
I set up HTC champions well over a year ago and kind of fuzzy on the exact details but use your work email for everything HTC and you will be fine.
Edit: Found this on the promo page
Please allow for up to 48 hours if you are newly registered to Champions.
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So that's the time you might have to wait and I honestly don't see this selling out quickly as it's not a very popular phone.

Did anybody get a shipping notification?

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Did anybody get a shipping notification?
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Judging by the content of your post history and your impatience I would bet you're someone who doesn't work at a carrier store, who got into Champions, got an order in and are now waiting to see if they will actually ship it or if you will get busted and it be cancelled... If that's not the case I apologize but if that is the case (which I would think someone who worked at a carrier store would be more knowledgeable than the content and questions you've asked in your posts.. for example.. asking if the GS5's all had yellow screens or if it was just yours.. if you had worked in a carrier store you could have compared it to many others in stock or that you sold) then I hope you do get busted and the order doesn't ship. I didn't post this for people to take advantage.. I posted it for legit carrier employees who might not even know about the program... Again.. If I'm wrong I apologize.

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Judging by the content of your post history and your impatience I would bet you're someone who doesn't work at a carrier store, who got into Champions, got an order in and are now waiting to see if they will actually ship it or if you will get busted and it be cancelled... If that's not the case I apologize but if that is the case (which I would think someone who worked at a carrier store would be more knowledgeable than the content and questions you've asked in your posts.. for example.. asking if the GS5's all had yellow screens or if it was just yours.. if you had worked in a carrier store you could have compared it to many others in stock or that you sold) then I hope you do get busted and the order doesn't ship. I didn't post this for people to take advantage.. I posted it for legit carrier employees who might not even know about the program... Again.. If I'm wrong I apologize.
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Judging by the content of your post history and your impatience I would bet you're someone who doesn't work at a carrier store, who got into Champions, got an order in and are now waiting to see if they will actually ship it or if you will get busted and it be cancelled... If that's not the case I apologize but if that is the case (which I would think someone who worked at a carrier store would be more knowledgeable than the content and questions you've asked in your posts
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Bad day at work? Or you had a case of the Mondays? What ever it maybe and judging for your post and tone it looks like you're taking out your frustion on me. If you have a problem with I said you should PM me instead of trying to publicly humiliating me on XDA.
Now the reason why I ask is because I know someone who works at a ATT and was able to convice him to order one for me since he is part of HTC champion. Since you made this thread for people who work in retail carrier stores, I figured I would ask
for example.. asking if the GS5's all had yellow screens or if it was just yours..
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Going through your post history you answered a similar question on how your HTC m9 screen was "green" and it was the resullt of glue? How did you know this? What is your evidence?

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Ordered mine yesterday morning... got a shipping notification last night .

Bought a M9 from a ATT employee today. $495. Great deal. Since they make a $200 profit
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