Trade-In Program i9300 for i9305 - Galaxy S III General

Any one out there have more information regarding the trade-in program from i9300 to i9305? Here's a link to a source, but need more info...
http://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobileUK/posts/475520072488914

jinosong said:
Any one out there have more information regarding the trade-in program from i9300 to i9305? Here's a link to a source, but need more info...
http://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobileUK/posts/475520072488914
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Why not phone EE as suggested in your link?

This is not a source lol . Someone only asked the question if it will be possible which I highly doubt unless money is involved.
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btemtd said:
This is not a source lol . Someone only asked the question if it will be possible which I highly doubt unless money is involved.
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They're saying £75 but can someone else confirm?

If you've called EE Uk and they've said "YES!, Your old S3 + £75" what's more to confirm?
It sounds like a pretty good deal!

If that's to be believed, I'm tempted. Only went onto T-mobile at end of August... albeit via Tesco phone shop. Did score the handset for free through that, after buying myself out of my Orange contract.
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Im on the phones 4 u jump tariff, and can upgrade my phone every 6 months, but it bumps my monthly spend up lol
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I would say there would be an upgrade option but it wont be free, No way. But hey the more people that get it there better it is for me and development,, come on people take out your wallets.. Definatley best phone in the world I recon ~

Just tried ringing EE but they're closed.
If this offer is real would i have to call EE direct or could i speak to Orange customer service?

I got offered either phone and I went for the 3g one. Oops!
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When i rang Orange last night they didn't seem to know of any offer currently, but they said that EE is aiming to be fully launched by the end of October so if there are any special offers then they are more likely to come after then, as they said they have only just started alerting customers to changes in there service.
Not sure if this is true or not or if calling EE directly would give me a different answer.

why is this thread even called "trade in program" when there isnt one and will never be one. You will be able to buy it on contract like any other phone, they wont need incentives as it will be the first 4g phone.

da.trute said:
why is this thread even called "trade in program" when there isnt one and will never be one. You will be able to buy it on contract like any other phone, they wont need incentives as it will be the first 4g phone.
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Because the OP was asking if anyone has any information about a trade in program involving the two phones, they may well not be one but that's what the OP was trying to find out.
And i think incentives will be needed to get people who purchased the i9300 to then spend more money on the i9305.

giftedgiggsy11 said:
Because the OP was asking if anyone has any information about a trade in program involving the two phones, they may well not be one but that's what the OP was trying to find out.
And i think incentives will be needed to get people who purchased the i9300 to then spend more money on the i9305.
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The truth is, I love my I9300, but if there would be a way to update, even paying, I will do this step. If not, I will wait one year, check the S4 and then I will decide: upgrading or wait another year with the S3...

demlasjr said:
The truth is, I love my I9300, but if there would be a way to update, even paying, I will do this step. If not, I will wait one year, check the S4 and then I will decide: upgrading or wait another year with the S3...
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I agree, i'd pay within reason but like you say, i'm still very happy with my S3

giftedgiggsy11 said:
I agree, i'd pay within reason but like you say, i'm still very happy with my S3
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Yup, nothing to complain about in I9300. Don't forget, we still get a nice score in benchmarks, the 9305 2 gigs are kinda useless
Check this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmJlPw4xaoU
Antutu: 12223
I9305
My super duper shiny old "ugly" and "slow" S3 with a slow 1 gigs ram, stock ROM, untouched: http://imgur.com/VkP4w
I9300 FTW

Can we get anyone to check please?

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Can we get anyone to check please?
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Check what ?

Related

Atrix for $100 from AT&T

Just saw on Engadget.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/atrix-4g-available-for-100-from-atandt-just-50-bucks-per-tegra-2/
Direct link to AT&T
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...4G*+-+Black&q_sku=sku5100311#fbid=8YEtxFFHUYq
Lieutenant_Dan said:
Just saw on Engadget.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/atrix-4g-available-for-100-from-atandt-just-50-bucks-per-tegra-2/
Direct link to AT&T
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...4G*+-+Black&q_sku=sku5100311#fbid=8YEtxFFHUYq
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Good deal that's how much I paid for mine...
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Engaget really dropped the ball today and it is getting totally lit up in the comments section.
Engaget's Review of the Atrix:
In their review they gave it a 9/10, and even stated in their review, "The Atrix 4G might be our favorite Android device that we've tested."
Source: http://www.engadget.com/motorola/atrix-4g-review/
Engaget's "Recommendation" posted today:
"We're not going to mince words, the Motorola Atrix has a number of urgent software issues that make it tough to recommend, but at least AT&T is pricing the Blur-saddled smartphone into the realm of reason."
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/atrix-4g-available-for-100-from-atandt-just-50-bucks-per-tegra-2/
All I can say is grab some popcorn and have fun reading the comments. They are getting lit up, and this is gonna make my day go so much faster at work. Obviously Engaged got all caught up with their well known "mancrush" with "Apple" and the recent news of IOS 5.
Oh Engaget, you really should keep up with what you have written in the past. Good stuff... lol
well here is my question what is replacing it in the AT&T line up?? I mean AT&T only drops the price on its flagship phones when they replace with another... Galaxy S2 ??
AndreaCristiano said:
well here is my question what is replacing it in the AT&T line up?? I mean AT&T only drops the price on its flagship phones when they replace with another... Galaxy S2 ??
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I agree it is bizarre their only phones over $99 now are the Infuse, the iPhone, and the mediocre HTC HD7S for Windows 7. I hope this means they got something cool up their sleeves for June that we don't know about.
it might not be june but i think before summer is out SGS2 is coming it just makes to much sense
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I agree it is bizarre their only phones over $99 now are the Infuse, the iPhone, and the mediocre HTC HD7S for Windows 7. I hope this means they got something cool up their sleeves for June that we don't know about.
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Captivate II ?...
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Cant wait to see what else they have up their sleeve... I really hope our bootloader gets unlocked here soon.
ccrows said:
Engaget really dropped the ball today and it is getting totally lit up in the comments section.
Engaget's Review of the Atrix:
In their review they gave it a 9/10, and even stated in their review, "The Atrix 4G might be our favorite Android device that we've tested."
Source: http://www.engadget.com/motorola/atrix-4g-review/
Engaget's "Recommendation" posted today:
"We're not going to mince words, the Motorola Atrix has a number of urgent software issues that make it tough to recommend, but at least AT&T is pricing the Blur-saddled smartphone into the realm of reason."
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/atrix-4g-available-for-100-from-atandt-just-50-bucks-per-tegra-2/
All I can say is grab some popcorn and have fun reading the comments. They are getting lit up, and this is gonna make my day go so much faster at work. Obviously Engaged got all caught up with their well known "mancrush" with "Apple" and the recent news of IOS 5.
Oh Engaget, you really should keep up with what you have written in the past. Good stuff... lol
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What people in the comments don't understand is that there is a new group of guys at engadget now while the others are gone at Thisismynext. Josh.T reviewed the Atrix first so his review and opinon might be different than others that are there now.
Just ordered mine today.
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Upgrading on another phone
I have 4 phones on my plan but only 3 of them have the data (last is for my daughter's emergency phone).
Of the 3 on the data plan, mine still has the medianet plan on my captivate which the AT&T rep was kind enough to keep for me when he upgraded my phone from an older phone to the captivate.
But phone #4 without the data plan is up for upgrade and I'm wondering if I order it online, do I have to pick a data plan for it? Or will it try to put a dataplan on it if I use it with her sim card but not mine?
I'm thinking if I unlock the phone and just put my sim chip in it, I can keep my unlimited, but not sure if the data plan automatically gets put on phone #4 if I upgrade on that.
Anyone know?
Hey guys
Is it the plan version or the RRP? coz I got mine for $550 from other source=(
Crap, I just bought my Atrix on Saturday... Costco gave me a good deal though.
its $449 no commitments now
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its $449 no commitments now
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I'm getting more tempted to dump mine. (Bell version) No official support, and the US version dropping in price...
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I'm getting in on this. My plan is up for renewal and $100 seems good to me. I plan on rooting it, getting the webtop over HDMI running and possibly buying a bluetooth keyboard/trackpad.
Anyone have any tips or tricks?
I'm a little nervous because I have an N900 which lets me do pretty much anything I want...
Lap Dock
Im wondering if they are gonna dump the price of the phone are they gonna drop the price of the Dock as well? With a locked bootloader im getting kinda bored with this thing. Maybe a dock will give me something to mess around with. Im sure not paying $300 for it though.
You can also get a refurbished one for 50$
So I says to her I says....Get to tha chopper!!!
blackangel104 said:
You can also get a refurbished one for 50$
So I says to her I says....Get to tha chopper!!!
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That was last week,now is$79.99
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asesino said:
That was last week,now is$79.99
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Well I ordered mine today and only paid 50$
So I says to her I says....Get to tha chopper!!!

Samsung Galaxy Nexus from Newegg for $421.03

Newegg just dropped the price of the GSM Samsung Galaxy Nexus (i9250) to $449.99. However, when you combine it with a Simple Mobile sim card ($2.99), you get the combo discount and it drops the price to only $439.48. MOD EDIT: referral links.
Having said that, if you want peace of mind and want to be able to return the phone if need be without extra costs, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus from Amazon, even if it costs a few more bucks, may still be preferable.
Wow, thanks for posting this. I'm looking to get an unlocked Nexus.
Curious, what's all these "versions" of the Nexus with these Japanese names? Like people will say "I have a GN yakuju" or something...
onthecouchagain said:
Wow, thanks for posting this. I'm looking to get an unlocked Nexus.
Curious, what's all these "versions" of the Nexus with these Japanese names? Like people will say "I have a GN yakuju" or something...
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Those symbolise the various builds of nexii, everything except Yakju gets updates from samsung and have some minor changes
I see. How is one supposed to know which phone is which? Does it say on the box?
There are reviewers saying the one from Newegg is a Yakju build.
Also, that a few of them have arrived already opened and seemingly used (no introductory sign-in screen).
Makes me a little wary...
onthecouchagain said:
Wow, thanks for posting this. I'm looking to get an unlocked Nexus.
Curious, what's all these "versions" of the Nexus with these Japanese names? Like people will say "I have a GN yakuju" or something...
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You are welcome. You want yakyu as it is the build that gets the updates first and directly from Google. If your device didn't come with yakyu, you can use the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit from this site to put yakyu on it quite easily. Having said that, the average person will not notice the difference between yakyu and other builds.
New2Houston said:
You are welcome. You want yakyu as it is the build that gets the updates first and directly from Google. If your device didn't come with yakyu, you can use the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit from this site to put yakyu on it quite easily. Having said that, the average person will not notice the difference between yakyu and other builds.
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How can you tell? Will it say on the box? Or do you have to boot up the phone first?
EDIT: So yakjuxw build is bad?
Wow these are quite the deals, sites are releasing. They really must want to get rid of the phone.
onthecouchagain said:
How can you tell? Will it say on the box? Or do you have to boot up the phone first?
EDIT: So yakjuxw build is bad?
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You can install an app that will tell you the build info. It will not say it on the box and if you ask the seller, they will likely not know or provide incorrect info.
People on XDA prefer yakyu. Everyone else doesn't care and yakyuxw is not per se bad. Having said that, people on XDA also don't care what it comes with as they can just install yakyu using the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit.
onthecouchagain, check this out: [HOW-TO] Change to 4.0.4 yakju from yakjuxw (or ANY other version)
PS: It's actually yakju and not yakyu.
So GNex is now cheaper than SII? Wow.
Yellow C6 said:
So GNex is now cheaper than SII?
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S2 at Amazon costs $436.18. Not sure why anyone would pick S2 over GNex though.
New2Houston said:
You are welcome. You want yakyu as it is the build that gets the updates first and directly from Google. If your device didn't come with yakyu, you can use the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit from this site to put yakyu on it quite easily. Having said that, the average person will not notice the difference between yakyu and other builds.
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Its yakju, buddy
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The Nexus sold by newegg has been reported to be sold by a third party seller installing their own software including business cards. You can read the reviews and see for yourself.
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DontJoinTheDarkSide said:
The Nexus sold by newegg has been reported to be sold by a third party seller installing their own software including business cards. You can read the reviews and see for yourself.
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Yeah, I'm avoiding. Icemonkey.com is selling it for $10 dollars more: http://www.icemonkey.com/unlocked-samsung-i9250-galaxy-nexus-16gb-black
They have a 30 day return policy, so I feel somewhat safer with them.
onthecouchagain said:
Yeah, I'm avoiding. Icemonkey.com is selling it for $38.96 dollars more: http://www.icemonkey.com/unlocked-samsung-i9250-galaxy-nexus-16gb-black
They have a 30 day return policy, I feel somewhat safer with them.
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Corrected that for you.
DailySteals has inexistent customer service, so good luck with returning something to their sister company.
XDAs can flash the stock ROM in 5 minutes.
New2Houston said:
Corrected that for you.
DailySteals has nonexistent customer service, so good luck with returning something to their sister company.
XDAs can flash the stock ROM in 5 minutes.
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Corrected that for you.
So where can we safely buy a GN?!
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So where can we safely buy a GN?!
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I'd say the most reputable phone stores are negri and expansys. Amazon and newegg are good as well, but those are the top 2 as far as phones go.
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spencer88 said:
I'd say the most reputable phone stores are negri and expansys. Amazon and newegg are good as well, but those are the top 2 as far as phones go.
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I got mine from handcent and it got to me in 2 days from the uk with free shipping
How does the manufacturers warranty from Samsung come into play with these phones being brought from on-line retailers? Is it an American warranty or does it have to be shipped overseas for unforeseen problems?
Ebay still has their daily deal available for 479.00.

GSM Galaxy Nexus available in the USA direct from Google Play - $399 No Contract

https://play.google.com/store/devic...WRfbXVsdGlfX18xX3Byb21vXzEzMzUyNzk0MjQzNjAiXQ..
NO BS!
Yeah I just saw this bull****!! November paid $750 broke it paid $500 in march for a new one!! This just chaps my ass, guess they have to do something the S3 going to destroy everything on the market!!!
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I'm going to purchase mine in about 30 minutes.
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I'm going to purchase mine in about 30 minutes.
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If you do, can you let me know when you get it and before you root it or install a custom ROM? I'd like to get some information from you about the stock ROM that it ships with.
Adjust said:
I'm going to purchase mine in about 30 minutes.
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Smart man!!
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oldblue910 said:
If you do, can you let me know when you get it and before you root it or install a custom ROM? I'd like to get some information from you about the stock ROM that it ships with.
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It'll be in your front door-step in 2 days it says.
It ships on Android 4.0 but there's update's you can they'll support updates and custom rom's on 4.0.4 and more.
how does the price went down so quick
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It'll be in your front door-step in 2 days it says.
It ships on Android 4.0 but there's update's you can they'll support updates and custom rom's on 4.0.4 and more.
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Yes I know, I just want some information about the stock ROM that it ships with. I maintain pages for stock Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S, and Xoom firmware on my website http://www.randomphantasmagoria.com and I just want to make sure this US GSM version doesn't come with some unique build of 4.0.4 that we haven't seen yet. That's all. Just send me a PM when you get the phone and it'll take 5 minutes of your time, I promise!
the phone doesnt even worth that much now....
Doesn't work on Sprint or Verizon. Sucks!
zeke1988 said:
the phone doesnt even worth that much now....
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Agreed!!!
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zeke1988 said:
the phone doesnt even worth that much now....
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Why......oh yeah an unlocked HTC one x it's going for four hundred unlocked. Right
Figures I just ordered on and arrived today.
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Nevermind - I don't need any info. Google has already provided fastboot images for it. The firmware is called "takju" and it's 4.0.4 IMM76I.
I paid much more for mine just a few weeks earlier. >:T
cyco1978 said:
Yeah I just saw this bull****!! November paid $750 broke it paid $500 in march for a new one!! This just chaps my ass, guess they have to do something the S3 going to destroy everything on the market!!!
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I know how you feel - I paid $720 in December. It's still an awesome phone, but I can't believe how quickly it lost value. Then again, I guess that's what we get when we pay inflated grey market prices!
Stock firmware information for this new "takju" US I9250 firmware has been updated at http://www.randomphantasmagoria.com/firmware/galaxy-nexus.
kgbkny said:
I know how you feel - I paid $720 in December. It's still an awesome phone, but I can't believe how quickly it lost value. Then again, I guess that's what we get when we pay inflated grey market prices!
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Yeah, it didn't lose value; you just paid inflated prices, because it wasn't available in the US.
I paid a little more ($15 more, after shipping+taxes) than this a month ago for the NTT Docomo version, and I'm OK with this. I still have a warranty through Negri, and now that it's officially available from Google, I'm hoping getting it repaired will be met with little-to-no resistance.
kgbkny said:
I know how you feel - I paid $720 in December. It's still an awesome phone, but I can't believe how quickly it lost value. Then again, I guess that's what we get when we pay inflated grey market prices!
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You paid $720 for an imported version.
sent with 3g courage. better recognize.
kgbkny said:
I know how you feel - I paid $720 in December. It's still an awesome phone, but I can't believe how quickly it lost value. Then again, I guess that's what we get when we pay inflated grey market prices!
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With no us warranty lol that GS3 must be one mean *****!!
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Stock firmware information for this new "takju" US I9250 firmware has been updated at http://www.randomphantasmagoria.com/firmware/galaxy-nexus.
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I'm read the article, but there saying that the "takju" wont be updated by Google if so why is it listed here http://code.google.com/android/nexus/images.html#yakjuitl41f
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Should I get Sprint GS3?

Hi,
I was debating whether I should ask this question here or at Spring GS3 forum. I think asking here is more fitting.
I am wondering if I should stay with Sprint or not. I am honestly sick of slow data speed and delayed updates for CDMA phones.
But with wonderful dev magic shown here for our Epic4G, I think there won't be much software issues for GS3.
My alternative is Tmo's prepaid monthly4G for $30 per month. I really like the idea of owning GSM phone and getting unhindered updates from google. But there aren't any nexus phone that is better spec'ed then GS3. Also buying GS3 outright is pretty expensive, +$500.
So, if any of you guys switched to GS3, how are you guys? Any issues or regrets?
How is Sprint's data speed? I just found out from today's news that Sprint's gonna roll out LTE to LA, Boston and NYC area within months.
I just don't want to risk locking in 2 years with Sprint and be miserable...
Best
Phone
Ever!
But I like Touchwiz.
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My phone is better than yours kenny
Its stands above all galaxy s3 as their emperor
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gtuansdiamm said:
My phone is better than yours kenny
Its stands above all galaxy s3 as their emperor
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Well, if you get the Galaxy Nexus, Sprint will offer you a free slim extended battery, it has official 4.1.1 now, and is only $50 for the upgrade at Radio Shack.
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I saw it free on Newegg.
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I saw it free on Newegg.
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Even better.
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GS3 is a great phone, but unless you need a phone _right now_ would avoid locking yourself in contract until Sprint rolls out LTE in your area. Sprint 3G speed/coverage is very YMMV.
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I saw it free on Newegg.
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But its not free its $49 like most places.
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But its not free its $49 like most places.
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Yeah, my bad. The Verizon one is Free. But they are giving a $25 Newegg gift card on most and waiving the $36 activation fee on some too.
http://wireless.newegg.com/mobile/?...12-Simplexity-_-Verizon-_-content-_-promoword
Galaxy Nexus is $19.99 with an upgrade from wireflyfriends.com. I'm definitely considering it. The lowest I can find the s3 with an upgrade is $149.99. If you ask me I don't think its worth it.
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Glad I stopped by ive never even heard of wireflyfriends.com.....awesome I'm available for an upgrade and been wanting the nexus. Awesome deals they have here!
I'd never heard of the 'friends' site either. Just looked though and only certain people can apparently use the 'friends' site....it says Simplexity employees and their family & friends (hence the name basically). Wirefly itself though I was already well aware of.
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I'd never heard of the 'friends' site either. Just looked though and only certain people can apparently use the 'friends' site....it says Simplexity employees and their family & friends (hence the name basically). Wirefly itself though I was already well aware of.
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I notice that too and went through almost the entire checkout process and it never asked me if I was a Simplexity employee.It also didnt show up on the site rating function through AVAST which most sites I go to have ratings for.
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I notice that too and went through almost the entire checkout process and it never asked me if I was a Simplexity employee.It also didnt show up on the site rating function through AVAST which most sites I go to have ratings for.
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And here I was all excited about a $20 nexus. not cool
I'd say wait for the note ii if you can handle the size which should arrive by the holiday probably
Already got a sprint leak
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To directly respond to the OP, regardless of what you decide on phonewise, if it were me, I'd definitely stick with Sprint, particularly if T-mo is the only alternative you're considering. Yeah, Sprint's speeds where NV hasn't hit yet suck, but if they stay on schedule, everything is supposed to be upgraded by the end of next year. And alot more is being done by the end of this year than I'd have imagined when I first heard of it a few months ago.
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To directly respond to the OP, regardless of what you decide on phonewise, if it were me, I'd definitely stick with Sprint, particularly if T-mo is the only alternative you're considering. Yeah, Sprint's speeds where NV hasn't hit yet suck, but if they stay on schedule, everything is supposed to be upgraded by the end of next year. And alot more is being done by the end of this year than I'd have imagined when I first heard of it a few months ago.
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Well, I am in LA area so I kinda expect LTE to open soon...
But, T-mo prepaid already has HSPA+ working well in my area.
I am guaranteed at least 3mbps with Tmo HSPA+ for sure, and that is all I need.
I like their cheaper plan, but it is bummer to pay lump sum of ~$350 for a year old G-Nex or ~$600 for GS3...
I am hoping for a new nexus device, but no solid rumors about when it will be available... just speculations.
It might come next year, which is too much waiting for me...
If Sprint somehow offers me free GS3 I would stay, but I don't think Sprint can. So I am ready to walk out...
It comes down to if you want the fastest software updates or the best hardware available..
I went gs3 because the hardware is amazing.. and touchwiz really is nice on this thing.. its not like the epic where it just kind of makes things uglier.. it actually adds a lot of usable features on the gs3.. to the point where I would rather run a custom tw than aosp.
P.s. the screens bigger too!
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Kenny!!!!
I just picked up my GS3 and I am lost in the gs3 forums! you are the name i came to trust with my trusty epic 4g, so my question is...how do i root? what rom are you using. would love to hear your input
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Best
Phone
Ever!
But I like Touchwiz.
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uk s3 (mystery recall for a lte chip and board....

evening all,
so a little bit about my query/truth
so i am a phone shop manager and i own the s3 (ovb)
now i was speaking to a member of staff from cpw and he informed that Samsung are now offering to take in your s3 and replace the board with the new 4g(lte chip and other part maybe the ram.... now im not sure if there is any truth on this or a cost involved but i also spoke to our Samsung rep yesterday and he also said yes some staff have sent there s3 as a mystery recall to be upgraded......
any views or opinions on this or any other news you have heard the same,
cheers.
I haven't heard any such thing, and it sounds too good to be e true to be honest.
I really don't see why Samsung should be offering a free upgrade to an already mass selling phone, but I do look forward to hearing more about this
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I think it's time to get on the phone, very interesting indeed, thanks for the info :thumbup:
Hmm I would like to know if anyone else has heard this, I am going to send Samsung an email to see what they say, unfortunately I will not be anywhere near a phone shop until Wednesday to ask instores about it.
I hope it's true and not just rumor but knowing our luck it will be
Sounds too good to be true. Its like buying an S-class, and when the facelift.comes : Give us yours, we'll give you the new one. I hope its true.though would be great.
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I was told that by a Tmobile shop manager that S3 models would get a firmware update to enable LTE 4G on Tmobile EE network and they were looking into how to solve this hardware and nano sim card issue , but i was ridiculed in another thread by some of the people in this thread when i started my own thread in the subject
IroniX2 said:
I haven't heard any such thing, and it sounds too good to be e true to be honest.
I really don't see why Samsung should be offering a free upgrade to an already mass selling phone, but I do look forward to hearing more about this
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They don't have to but if they can if they want, now let's put it this way, if they are going to do this, will you buy another Samsung flagship phone again? I know I would.
Sent them an email, but I'm not sure if their customer support will work weekends to get a reply before Monday.
Very hard to actually determine the truth behind the OP or the samsung rep that's saying that - but if that's the case....well samsung will get a lot of good +1's from people.
That said - I bet there will be also people who will flame samsung for recalling it...
I think this is bull**** and will never happen. and if it indeed did, it was for a small customer lot.
and as for the firmware upgrade to enable LTE. bull**** again will never happen the hardware is physically impossible to do as its not there to begin with.
ViRuS3k said:
I think this is bull**** and will never happen. and if it indeed did, it was for a small customer lot.
and as for the firmware upgrade to enable LTE. bull**** again will never happen the hardware is physically impossible to do as its not there to begin with.
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Why? A quick mainboard replacement should sort it, the chassis is the same as far as I know so seems feasible, but can't see it being totally free tbh
They way i see it is samsung and apple are having a bit of a battle and one way the iphone beats the i9300 is with 4g. So if samsung gave a free upgrade to the mass amount of i9300 owners not only would it be a good image for the company but would be a 1 up against apple.
I think it would be a very wise decision for samsung to do this
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I hope this is true! Ill definately be keeping an eye on this thread! Does seem to good to be true though!
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Can't see this happening and I haven't heard anything about this (I work at cpw)
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I always thought the LTE model was thicker.
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I wonder how many would still do this if it cost say....£50 with p&p
tietherope said:
I always thought the LTE model was thicker.
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maybe just to accommodate larger battery, so might be just a quick backcover upgrade
DramatikBeats said:
I wonder how many would still do this if it cost say....£50 with p&p
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I would do it
we all know that the screen and digitizer and gorrila glass 2 are all combined into one, and costs about $200+ to get a replacment for it.
i cant see why samsung could not sell the motherboard only and people could fit it them selfs
thats if this doesnt amount to anything replacing the board yourself could be feesable and its very easy to replace the mainboard only, unless the camera or something else requires a different version that is to the board your using or not compatible ect.
i would actually consider buying the main board only if it was compatible.
EDIT: actually thinking about it i cant see this happening either as wouldnt replacing the motherboard screw up your IMEI number ? and make it different ect ?
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I wonder how many would still do this if it cost say....£50 with p&p
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I would upgrade at that price I reckon
these multi dollar companies are all the same.
Their will never do it for free unless it was a ( possible) legal requirement. It's possible there could be another recently recognised glitch on the mainboard and under the disguise of an lte upgrade their replacing them.
There was already one previous recall of some batches according to vodafone before they were distributed to customers.

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