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[user=3463426]@RaymanFX[/user] has graciously offered to try and get Cyanogenmod running on the Note 5, he is not asking for donations. If we want him to give it a try he needs the device. I do not think that any money should be sent until pledges equal the amount needed, it gets tricky when money is involved and if some send in money but not enough then what? Thats why I think waiting till the pledged amount is equal to the amount needed.
[QUOTE="RaymanFX, post: 64515017, member: 3463426"]In case of sktjdgns1189 still not responding to you guys:
I'd be willing to do this (like I brought AOSP to the Note4).
The money to buy a N910C device was donated to me by the community (check this thread: [url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/donate-via-paypal-to-cyanogenmod-12-t2986964[/url])
I can shoot 200€ on my own for a development device, but not the full 600€ it costs over here.
I'm not going to ask for donations neither am I going to open a fundraiser thread, so that needs to be done by someone else (preferably in the general forum: [url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/general[/url], the T-MO userbase only might be a bit tiny).
As for success rates, I'm close to having the Note 4 Exynos officially supported by CM (github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_samsung_treltexx) and I'm maintaing the Exynos hardware repos.
I'm doing this in my free time; the hours I spent on this are not comparable to any payment in the community I ever heard of, let alone 'only' a few hundreds of funds for a development device.
I'm not exactly craving for new work, just letting you know that I'm willing to do this, if I'm given the chance to buy a device.
I think it's important to have as many Exynos devices supported on AOSP/CM platforms as possible to keep the variety alive (otherwise you might as well ditch every hardware vendor other than Qualcomm right now).[/QUOTE]
I would imagine it would be for the nobleltezt, noblelte and the nobleltespr, thats something RaymanFX would have to further clarify. Any ways, if you are willing to help with getting him the device, post an amount you want to contribute.
RaymanFX, thank you very much.
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to keep this thread clean, just post the amount you want to contribute. If another thread needs to be opened for discussion we can do that.
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Adding contributor names and amounts to this post, make it easier to see where we are:
We have the amount to buy the phone and cover shipping. Figure we should be pretty close. I'll wait to see about the donated device before asking for funds to purchase.
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new donators and amounts added.
Edit- added mentions, please respond if you still want to contribute to this.
[user=2219045]@GOIGIG[/user] = $50 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=7041450]@[STRIKE]JonathanRAZ[/STRIKE][/user] = $10
[user=1479665]@Ducter[/user] = $10 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=3228876]@[STRIKE]donharden2002[/STRIKE][/user] = $20
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[user=5896268]@weavr[/user] = $20 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=4924454]@Burginthorn[/user] = $20
[user=1803475]@manager77[/user] = $100
[user=4168589]@TheUndertaker21[/user] = $100 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=1602214]@southphillysean[/user] = $25
[user=6574202]@grymmy[/user] = $20 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=3877923]@bala_gamer[/user] = $10 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=5535739]@mikimadm3[/user] = $25 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=3564235]@r3xx3r[/user] = $25 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=4906154]@[STRIKE]jameslapc2[/STRIKE][/user] = $10
[user=1093531]@Bubreg[/user] = $10 donation sent to RafmanFx
[user=4768758]@M7ammad.eb[/user] = $10 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=2313936]@suzook[/user] = $20
[user=5196151]@eazycash[/user] = $20
[user=376855]@apd[/user] = $50 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=4218716]@mocsab[/user] = $50 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=3099958]@roytev[/user] = $20 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=2537935]@Nv1dia[/user] = $10 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=3822477]@notsointeresting[/user] = $20 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=1901805]@lokto7[/user] = $10 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=1423025]@samitro[/user] = $10 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=2701006]@itwasntmeatall[/user] = $75 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=4233532]@TeamHackura[/user] = $10 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
[user=4466586]@Paninno12[/user] = $10 [COLOR="red"]received[/COLOR]
Edit- Current status and early build
****Test build only, unsupported, no logs wanted, no support offered****
RaymanFX is busy for the next while with exams etc, but has posted an early build for those that want to check it out. This build is only for the N920T variant, quoting RaymanFX here "This build is only for the Tmo variant, I can't support the others. The common bits can be reused though (I already did the legwork for that), but someone else has to compile, modify and maintain it" I assume it's because that's the device he has.
By downloading and installing this build you understand you are doing so completely on your own, no support will be given, do not contact RaymanFX with issues or questions, support or anything else. None will be given because the build will change. No trouble shooting or problem solving will be offered.
After flashing, go back to the main menu in TWRP and mount system, navigate to /system/lib/omx and /system/lib64/omx and delete them both else it will likely crash on the media codecs.
I personally used open gapps arm64 with no issue but YMMV, use what you want.
What's known not to be working:
Call audio
Camera
For myself local video playback but RaymanFX said it's working on his end, I need to test further with YouTube, online videos etc.
"Video Playback should work though.. (But only Software codecs via ffmpeg)."
I had to configure the default APNs for T-Mobile then data worked. Be sure to hit his thanks button, he has been working hard on this.
Download
Battlehero compiled a build from RaymanFX's source, got it booting on other variants, here's a copy of his post.
N920C users and/or other users that were unable to flash CM13 by RaymanFX.
Flash this version:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863140793
This is based on the RaymanFX build.
This version should only be flashed as a taster and it is not ready as a daily driver, RaymanFX is working hard and so we can thank him for bringing CyanogenMod to our device.
Bugs so far:
Text messages cause reboot
Listening to music leads to reboot
No camera
YouTube video causes reboot.
My 50 is in
I can go with 10$ not much but is there if i can get more ill edit thanks in advance
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$20
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$20 US.
More will come if needed.
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If he can develop for nobleltespr, I'm in for $20 US.
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GOIGIG said:
I might have a note 5 for him a homeless guy I know has one for sale I'll post more about it
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Actually, sending me a device instead of having me buy one myself would probably be preferred in this case, since I cannot get ahold of a Note 5 easily in Germany.
I'd either need to import one (which has the risk of me having to pay tax on top of the 600€, which is ~20%, meaning 120€ tax alone), or look for a private sale here in Germany (those are around 650€).
If any of you is able to get a Note 5 for ~500$ or less (can be used too, but must be in a good condition), you could actually just ship it and worst case I'll have to pay the 20% tax and we'll end up with a total of ~600€ anyways, but this would probably be the easiest way.
As for variants, a N920c (international) would be preferred, because it supports the LTE Band 20 for Europe which might be important to be able to make sure the RIL works as expected.
Otherwise, a N920i would work as well, and pretty much all other unbranded variants should too.
On the topic of supported variants once we get usable builds out:
All variants should be relatively easy to support, we just need to find out where exactly they differ (most likely RIL blobs, maybe audio routes) and I need people to test the stuff I cannot test on my variant, this includes grabbing logs, using basic *nix utilities such as strace, grep, strings, etc.
$20, more if needed.
$100 here...just tell me where l have to pay
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Actually, sending me a device instead of having me buy one myself would probably be preferred in this case, since I cannot get ahold of a Note 5 easily in Germany.
I'd either need to import one (which has the risk of me having to pay tax on top of the 600€, which is ~20%, meaning 120€ tax alone), or look for a private sale here in Germany (those are around 650€).
If any of you is able to get a Note 5 for ~500$ or less (can be used too, but must be in a good condition), you could actually just ship it and worst case I'll have to pay the 20% tax and we'll end up with a total of ~600€ anyways, but this would probably be the easiest way.
As for variants, a N920c (international) would be preferred, because it supports the LTE Band 20 for Europe which might be important to be able to make sure the RIL works as expected.
Otherwise, a N920i would work as well, and pretty much all other unbranded variants should too.
On the topic of supported variants once we get usable builds out:
All variants should be relatively easy to support, we just need to find out where exactly they differ (most likely RIL blobs, maybe audio routes) and I need people to test the stuff I cannot test on my variant, this includes grabbing logs, using basic *nix utilities such as strace, grep, strings, etc.
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They pop up on swappa pretty often, I have not looked at those variants but know the tmobile version does at least. Just estimating shipping cost via ups shows approximation cost of $120.
If we go that route, contributions need to be sent to an individual, then figure out shipping. I am willing to accept the responsability, donations, purchase and ship it unless someone else has a cheaper way.
Ducter said:
They pop up on swappa pretty often, I have not looked at those variants but know the tmobile version does at least. Just estimating shipping cost via ups shows approximation cost of $120.
If we go that route, contributions need to be sent to an individual, then figure out shipping. I am willing to accept the responsability, donations, purchase and ship it unless someone else has a cheaper way.
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Those shipping fees look crazy to me, are you sure?
I just checked on the official DHL page, shipping to Zone 3 (Germany <-> USA) is approx. 40€ for packages up to 3 or 5 kilograms.
I'm not sure if I can use a N920T (T-Mo) variant in my country. A N920C/I should be our best bet (they are guaranteed to work).
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Those shipping fees look crazy to me, are you sure?
I just checked on the official DHL page, shipping to Zone 3 (Germany <-> USA) is approx. 40€ for packages up to 3 or 5 kilograms.
I'm not sure if I can use a N920T (T-Mo) variant in my country. A N920C/I should be our best bet (they are guaranteed to work).
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No, I wasn't positive on the cost, I just did a quick calculation prior to leaving this morning. I used ups small box and now, checking more thorough, the small box is 11x5x2in lol, bit bigger then needed. Like I said it was just an estimate, thankfully wrong.
If the N920C/I is what you need to insure greater compatability and a device you can actually use then that's the one we need.
Here's where I got my pricing
get it going and i got you guys for around 150 if you guys can get it half way there.
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No, I wasn't positive on the cost, I just did a quick calculation prior to leaving this morning. I used ups small box and now, checking more thorough, the small box is 11x5x2in lol, bit bigger then needed. Like I said it was just an estimate, thankfully wrong.
If the N920C/I is what you need to insure greater compatability and a device you can actually use then that's the one we need.
Here's where I got my pricing
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What about getting it on Amazon? I think they have cheaper shipping options but the device may cost slightly more. I can check with them to see how much shipping to where he is would cost with my amazon prime membership.
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I'm in for $25. I'll check a used electronic store, wallapop, and letgo.
Jammol said:
What about getting it on Amazon? I think they have cheaper shipping options but the device may cost slightly more. I can check with them to see how much shipping to where he is would cost with my amazon prime membership.
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That's an option as well, not partial to any one means. I have a prime membership also but figured a new device would cost more but perhaps you are correct with the shipping.
you guys make it happen for us, the excitement, the anticipation, helping the community with issues and especially for us who crave that upgrade/flash of a new ROM/firmware etc.......PRICELESS!!!
i'm in for $20 US. just update accordingly...thx
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That's an option as well, not partial to any one means. I have a prime membership also but figured a new device would cost more but perhaps you are correct with the shipping.
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Yeah true that. I did a quick search to see if any used ones were on there yet but couldn't get the app to work properly. Guess I can always use a random Germany address to at least see what it would say.
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Used it's probably the way to go. EBay international shipping with buyer protection?
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Obviously with a contract, but that's kind of a given.
Does anybody think this will last? My family is switching to AT&T on July 7th or 8th, and I've had my eye on the Atrix for weeks already. Of course, the recent bootloader unlocking has made me even more anxious, but cash is pretty tight for me right now, and I'd gladly wait a while longer to save $100.
I'm new here, so I can't post a link, but it should be easy enough to find.
Thanks for the notice!!. Thanks to you I now has teh Atrix
Glad I could help!
I just hope it lasts long enough to get in on the deal myself. I haven't seen anything on the site that indicates that it's a sale or temporary promotion, but I can't imagine this lasting for two more weeks
Edit: Right after I posted this I saw the news update on Brief Mobile, which says the Atrix price is permanently dropped to $.01!!!
Does anybody know if you could get it at this price and use it as an upgrade? the $150 price for family upgrade is harsh.
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Does anybody know if you could get it at this price and use it as an upgrade? the $150 price for family upgrade is harsh.
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Unfortunately it looks like the family upgrade price is still $150. Here's the rundown for the 6 choices:
New Customers
- Individual = .01
- Family = .01
Existing Customers
~Upgrade
- Individual = 30.00
- Family = 150.00
- Add a Line = .01
Replacement
- 600.00
I'm a little surprised (while at the same time, not at all) that's how AT&T handles upgrades. Verizon always upgraded us for the "new contract" prices on our family plan. Kinda makes me not look forward to 2 years from now
I want to get one for my g/f. Her contract is up today. Can't I change our acct to individual, buy the phone, then change it back to family next week or something?
Wow this is crazy, why couldn't they have done this like 3 months ago? Oh well can't complain too much I still got it for half the price AT&T wanted when I got mine from Amazon in March. Good find, always good to help people find out awesome things like this bring more people to the best phone I've ever owned.
Since no one is posting about it, do know that Amazon will leverage an additional $250 early termination fee if you terminate service in the first 6 months.
I figured I'd post just in case anyone was planning on buying just to terminate early and get the phone for less than the ~$500 it retails for off contract.
Did the price match in AT&T store...
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Did the price match in AT&T store...
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You can do that? We went to the store the other day to ask some questions about it and they gave us some bull about how AT&T pays Amazon the difference or some nonsense.
So is it only at some stores? Or even employees?
Why should AT&T price match Amazon? Doesn't make any sense to me. Amazon's price isn't a discount, it is levying an additional contract on top of the one you sign with the carrier. Someone is paying them to do it, my guess is the carriers.
It's not like we're talking a major price difference here, why screw someone to get that price?
I'm checking Tmobile's website and not believing the cost, so I called them. Here is what is offered:
1. $708 upfront + $10 SIM card fee = $718 = unacceptable
2. 24 months $29.50 monthly payment = $714 + $10 SIM card fee = unacceptable
3. $199 upfront + 24 months x $21 monthly payment + $10 SIM card fee = $713 = UNACCEPTABLE
Seriously, if I'm signing a 2 year contract, there has got to be a better deal than this. What are you guys doing to get the phone at a better price?
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EDIT: No more 2 year contracts.
That's pretty much what happens when you go with any other carrier. Tmobile is just up front with how they are charging you.
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I'm on AT&T: $300 for a 2 year contract.
AFAIK, you don't pay "extra" for the duration of the contract and then have the bill reduced when the phone is "paid off", you just get locked into AT&T's service for 2 years, at the normal rate that any AT&T customer would pay.
You gotta pay to play.
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I'm on AT&T: $300 for a 2 year contract.
AFAIK, you don't pay "extra" for the duration of the contract and then have the bill reduced when the phone is "paid off", you just get locked into AT&T's service for 2 years, at the normal rate that any AT&T customer would pay.
You gotta pay to play.
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Lol I am looking at $725 + 8.25% tax which brings that to $784.8. I am just going to wait for craigslist. If not I am going to get myself a Z1.
LoL..There is no better deal. Thats how celpones work. You either pay up front or you pay for it in increased monthly service charges.
No high end phone costs 300$ . Look at all the corners google has to cut to get there Nexus devices to that range. ATT/SPRINT/VZ all take into account the cost of the phone hence early termination fees.
You can try CL which is what I used to do..but IMEI blocking and scamming is rampant and disgusting and you may end up with a $500 wifi only device.
Have to agree don't do craigslist, way too risky.
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Warrior1975 said:
Have to agree don't do craigslist, way too risky.
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Ive done plenty of CL. Just meet them at the the carrier store. Activate it right there and see if it works. I havent had a problem yet.
Buying it from eBay.....I originally planned to buy it in Decemnber,but I think this will be more soon,as the USD is getting very low/weak
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I'm checking Tmobile's website and not believing the cost, so I called them. Here is what is offered:
1. $708 upfront + $10 SIM card fee = $718 = unacceptable
2. 24 months $29.50 monthly payment = $714 + $10 SIM card fee = unacceptable
3. $199 upfront + 24 months x $21 monthly payment + $10 SIM card fee = $713 = UNACCEPTABLE
Seriously, if I'm signing a 2 year contract, there has got to be a better deal than this. What are you guys doing to get the phone at a better price?
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You could try Costco,
They usually give you a bag of goodies which in the past has come up to about $100 dollars in case, car charger, cleaner and microfiber etc... Most importantly you get 90 days to return the phone. It must turn on before returning it to them.
Sounds like you need to get a 2-3yr old smart phone, clearly the Note 3 is to expensive for you.
That's actually really cheap compared to the plans down here in Australia. I just got my Note 3 today and it will cost me about AU$1300 over 2 years.
The note 3 is going to cost me around 931 usd in South Korea. The Korean version come with a load of accessories that American versions dont have, which must justify the highier cost. I already have a contract with olleh and just need to transfer sims. But for some reason most places will not sell a phone without a contact that I aready have. They do do the payment plans that add on to the service bill. I am having problems find a place that will just sell me the note.
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LoL..There is no better deal. Thats how celpones work. You either pay up front or you pay for it in increased monthly service charges.
No high end phone costs 300$ .
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No, that's all you pay on At&t (or I think Verizon or Sprint)- there are no extra monthly payments that pay off the retail cost of the phone. You are just committed to another 2 years with them which you would've done anyways. Moreover, if you get it from Best Buy they'll price match anyone on the internet for 30 days.
That's what I did when I got my Note 2. Amazon mobile posted a price a couple days before my price match period was going to expire and I got a refund no questions asked. I paid $175 instead of $300. Walmart also offered that price.
That's why my advice would be to wait a while to see what happens. When a great deal comes along, someone will probably post it here anyway - that's how I found out last year.
Unfortunately I don't think any of that applies to the T-mobile version, or any non US users. Sorry.
On the other hand, the Att and Verizon Note 3 will be coming with the bootloader locked, so I'm going to wait anyway, since it would be useless to me that way.
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What the bloody hell are you complaining about? I wish I could get it that cheap, and with me 80% of the world!
On a Dutch T-Mobile contract it's
2years 2GB + 90minutes = €44.00p/m + €269 phone = €1325. $1,802USD
2years 5GB (max) + Unlimited = €69,00p/m + €89,00 phone = €1745. Only a meagre $2,373USD
2years 250MB + 90minutes = €29,00 + €389,95 Phone = €1086. $1,476USD
In the shops it's €750 prepaid. THE PHONE COSTS $1,020USD HERE.
Truly, stop feeling so sorry for yourself.
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What the bloody hell are you complaining about? I wish I could get it that cheap, and with me 80% of the world!
On a Dutch T-Mobile contract it's ...
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If you include the cost of the contract, obviously we'll pay way more than what the OP or I were quoting. A better comparison is the cost of buying it from an online retailer in your home country without contract since we all have different data plans.
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By the way, you could try ebay (US site). I just checked and they'll sell for less than $1000. I saw several selling with a buy it now price of between $750 to $785.
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If you include the cost of the contract, obviously we'll pay way more than what the OP or I were quoting. A better comparison is the cost of buying it from an online retailer in your home country without contract since we all have different data plans.
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That would be the latter. €750/$1,020.
God some of you guys have huge contracts thank god the UK ain't so bad
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Sorry I added to my post since it looked like no one responded. Anyway I suggested the ebay US site as a possible alternative for you?
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Smartphones have been like this for a long time, in upwards of $600 unless you get a 2 yr contact, the more high end they are the more they gonna cost. I'll never dump $700 because I need two phone every two years so, instead of dumping $1,400 I'm renewing my 2 year contract with at&t and getting a note 3 for me and an iPhone 5s for the wife for under $700.
The reality is you want a fresh new device you'll have to dump that much money out get locked in a 2 contract. Well unless you want to pay a monthly payment on your phone on top of your bill.
RoloRacer on PA 4.3 Nexus 10
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No, that's all you pay on At&t (or I think Verizon or Sprint)- there are no extra monthly payments that pay off the retail cost of the phone. You are just committed to another 2 years with them which you would've done anyways. Moreover, if you get it from Best Buy they'll price match anyone on the internet for 30 days.
That's what I did when I got my Note 2. Amazon mobile posted a price a couple days before my price match period was going to expire and I got a refund no questions asked. I paid $175 instead of $300. Walmart also offered that price.
That's why my advice would be to wait a while to see what happens. When a great deal comes along, someone will probably post it here anyway - that's how I found out last year.
Unfortunately I don't think any of that applies to the T-mobile version, or any non US users. Sorry.
On the other hand, the Att and Verizon Note 3 will be coming with the bootloader locked, so I'm going to wait anyway, since it would be useless to me that way.
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I think you are misunderstanding.
The price of your monthly plan is padded to cover the cost of any phone you may have. TMO is the first company to give you the transparency and be forward enough to say you're paying extra for your phone and we will drop the price once its paid off. Take a look at their pricing before they changed to their no contract , and compare other carriers. Other carriers are pricier per month because they know you dont want to pay full price on your phoneup front so they give it to you for $199 and the additional hundreds it costs you end up paying for in monthly service costs over the 2 years you are locked in. Its not a coincidence as phones got more expensive so did the early termination fees.
Again this is in the U.S I make no claims about overseas.
Hi! I registered 2 MOTO X coupons this morning(AM 1:00, of course local time). One for mine and the other one I decide to give away for one who can help me to purchase via MOTO MAKER in the USA and send it to me by USPS international express mail. I will pay the guy through eBay. Please give me an opportunity to enjoy this device and share the MOTO X together!
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Hi! I registered 2 MOTO X coupons this morning(AM 1:00, of course local time). One for mine and the other one I decide to give away for one who can help me to purchase via MOTO MAKER in the USA and send it to me by USPS international express mail. I will pay the guy through eBay. Please give me a opportunity to enjoy this device and share the MOTO X together!
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Probably won't get much luck with this. Ebay and Paypal take a huge cut of the profits.
The item plus tax would roughly equate to
$385 (NYC City Taxes)
Include international shipping, let's assume $30
Price = $415
Ebay takes a 10% cut
10% = $41.50
Paypal takes 3.4%
If it's from $385, it'll be $13.90; however, if it's from $415, it'll be $14.11
So the total cost would be
Final Price = $470.61
And then, let's assume we're not getting nickled and dimed. This amount of money would be frozen until paypal releases the funds, and verifies that you received the shipment. If you never get the phone, or say you didn't get it. I'm out nearly $500.
Only way someone would agree to this, is if you make the payment as a donation, which is even riskier for you.
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Probably won't get much luck with this. Ebay and Paypal take a huge cut of the profits.
The item plus tax would roughly equate to
$385 (NYC City Taxes)
Include international shipping, let's assume $30
Price = $415
Ebay takes a 10% cut
10% = $41.50
Paypal takes 3.4%
If it's from $385, it'll be $13.90; however, if it's from $415, it'll be $14.11
So the total cost would be
Final Price = $470.61
And then, let's assume we're not getting nickled and dimed. This amount of money would be frozen until paypal releases the funds, and verifies that you received the shipment. If you never get the phone, or say you didn't get it. I'm out nearly $500.
Only way someone would agree to this, is if you make the payment as a donation, which is even riskier for you.
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Thx, dude! Could you figure out a method to reduce the cost with less risk at the same time? I really like this device!
the new coupon should be binded with your name/phone number/mail address. I don't think it will work for others.
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the new coupon should be binded with your name/phone number/mail address. I don't think it will work for others.
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It is not bound to your email address or name.
To the OP: if you want security in the transaction, you have to pay those transaction fees. One of the main reasons that they charge transaction fees is to cover the risk.
You don't have to go through eBay and pay that extra 10%. You can pay directly through Paypal for only the 3.4% fee, just make sure you select that you're paying for goods and you're not doing a "gift" transaction. Put a clear description of what you're paying for in the description field. If you want, list it on a site like Androidforums.com or something so there's a genuine for-sale listing with pictures.
The "seller" (the person buying the phone for you) should ship delivery confirmation to your verified Paypal address.
This minimizes risk for both parties, but there's still SOME risk involved, and frankly if it were me, I wouldn't be doing this for a coupon code that people are giving away on here and elsewhere, and selling for $10 on eBay. I'd need to be making a profit off this in order for it to be worthwhile.
I offered my buddy to ship him Moto with Priority International with insurance.....might offer you same deal $520. usually takes 10-14 business days
thx buddy! I have contacted a friend living in the usa. your advice is very useful for my purchasing in the future!
Assuming you're not buying an international variant (or waiting until the official unlocked version releases in May) and using it in the US, where's the best place to pre-order your device?
I technically already pre-ordered mine at Best Buy, but if there's a better place listed, I might just cancel my current pre-order and order it elsewhere. For reference, I'm on AT&T.
And I thought this thread could be helpful for those haven't pre-ordered yet. I can update this post as needed, so it'll be easier to reference.
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All pre-orders of the S8/S8+ will get a free Gear VR & Controller plus an Oculus game pack, but you can also add on a $99 package to also get a pair of bluetooth AKG over-the-ear headphones and a 256GB microSD card.
Must redeem before 5/21/17 through Samsung Promotions, unless otherwise noted.
Note: You can't actually redeem it UNTIL you receive your device, unless you order directly from Samsung. Seems like the only exception to this.
ADDED 4/3: No more than 350,000 bundle gifts and no more than 50,000 box gifts will be given out during this promotion. Will take 6-8 weeks to receive items.
If they run of of the pre-order bonuses, you'll be gifted a $129 credit. Not sure how this would affect the add-on package you pay for, but maybe a refund for that. (thanks to fcb1 for info on the credit and numbers on the bundle, updated 4/3)
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Places to pre-order:
Will include any notes about anything I'm personally uncertain about, even after looking in the site itself. Will appreciate anyone who can clarify things.
Carrier-specific deals (see list below this section) should be able to be stacked at these locations as well, but ask them, just to be sure.
Unless you buy the device upfront, you only have to pay tax and activation fee (unless you have a corporate discount or other exceptions) when you pick up the device. Depending on the carrier, you may also have to pay additional money upfront, as a down payment.
List Updated: 4/3/2017 @ approx 1:20PM EDT
Thanks to LoliSmith, 954wrecker, eyc, & LoliSmith for contributing to the list thus far~
Best Buy: (Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint)
Save up to $100 when you pre-order the S8 & S8+
You save $50 on the S8, $100 on the S8+.
NOTE: You MUST choose a payment plan to get this deal as if you buy the device upfront, you will have to pay the full retail price (varies by carrier). The $50 or $100 discount is an overall discount, but you basically save a lil bit every month, over the course of the plan -- S8: save $2.09/mo for 24 months, AT&T Next 30 months - save $1.67/mo | S8+: save $4.17/mo for 24 months, AT&T Next 30 months - save $3.35/mo
Samsung: (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile)
By purchasing the phone directly from Samsung, you don't have to wait to get the pre-order bonuses, as they'll get shipped with the device. Won't need to submit the form on Samsung Promotions to redeem it.
Will get the devices a day early, on 4/20
NOTE: If you pre-order from Samsung directly, these are NOT unlocked phones. You will have to wait until May to get the unlocked version.
Walmart: (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular - in-store ONLY), (Straight Talk - BOTH online & in-store), (Total Wireless - online ONLY)
You can save $150 when pre-ordering the S8/S8+ (uncertain if this is a credit on the device like Best Buy's offer or a Gift Card - needs confirmation)
MUST sign up for the installment plan to get the deal, otherwise you pay full retail. - ONLY valid on Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint
Added 4/6:You MUST do a $50 down payment (OR whatever amount your carrier requires you to put down as a down payment). When you pick up the phone, the amount you put down as a down payment is stacked with the $150 discount. Then from there, that amount is divided into the number of months for your payment plan with your carrier.
LoliSmith said:
So for the Verizon S8, you pay the sales tax on $720 and $50 downpayment to Walmart and then it would be this:
$720 - $150 discount - $50 downpayment = $520 = $21.67/mo
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NOTE: If you want to pre-order in-store, you can NOT go to any Walmart location. It's specific ones and even the ones that do pre-orders, may not have your specific carrier. I found it to be quite hit and miss when I put my location in. Your experience may vary.
Target: (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint)
You get a $100 Target gift card with purchase and activation of S8 & S8+ (uncertain if you can get the gift card if you buy the phone upfront. I believe you can, but I want to be 100% sure - needs confirmation)
Sam's Club: (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular)
You get a $150 Sam's Club gift card with purchase and activation of S8 & S8+ (uncertain if you can use the gift card at Walmart, or is Sam's Club specific. Heard that it can also be used at Walmart. - needs confirmation)
Added 4/3:You MUST do a payment plan as you can NOT buy devices outright.
Must pre-order between 3/30/17 and 4/12/17 and have to pick up and activate the device between 4/21 & 4/30
Added 4/3: Seems like you can ONLY pre-order online. (I checked their front page, after discovering the original link I plopped here wasn't working. If anyone has had success pre-ordering in-store, let me know. - needs confirmation)
No activation fee IF you pick up the phone between 4/21 - 4/23
NOTE: You must have a Sam's Club membership to pre-order from them.
Costco: (Verizon ONLY - If you're on AT&T, T-Mobile, or Sprint, you HAVE to wait until launch to purchase the device)
Pre-order in-store ONLY
You MUST do a payment plan as you can NOT buy devices outright.
Pre-order bonus of a pair of Level U Pro headphones
Includes TYLT Power Essentials pack: TYLT 5200mAh battery pack, 3' micro USB cable, 3' USB-C cable, Dual Port 4.8A Car Charger, Dual Port 4.8A Car Charger, Carrying Case
NOTE: MUST be a Costco member to pre-order here.
NOTE 4/3: I went to Costco to clarify the deal, so this is current to what I was told. I asked about the gift card someone else mentioned, and there will be NO gift cards via pre-order. They will only come AFTER launch, and it's gonna depend on the carrier. Will update this if that changes.
Directly from carriers:
Includes all carrier-specific offers. If you pre-order them elsewhere (list above), the deals other retailers offer should stack, but double check, if you want actually want to take advantage of these offers below.
Unless you buy the device upfront, you only have to pay tax and activation fee (unless you have a corporate discount) when you pick up the device. Depending on the carrier, you may also have to pay additional money upfront, as a down payment.
Verizon:
Full Retail Cost: $720 (S8), $840 (S8+)
Payment Plan for 24 months: $30/mo. (S8), $35/mo. (S8+)
You can lower your monthly payment to as little as $15/mo. with an eligible trade in device AND enrollment in the Verizon Unlimited Plan. There's other restrictions, besides the two big ones I mentioned previously, so be sure to read the fine print before going through with the offer.
Down Payment: $0
AT&T:
Full Retail Cost: $750 (S8), $850 (S8+)
AT&T Next Pricing: 24 months ($31.25/mo. for S8, $35.42/mo. for S8+) or 30 months ($25/mo. for S8, $28.34/mo. for S8+)
Down Payment: $0 (ADDED 4/3: However, you may have to put a down payment of 30%. Optional with good credit. Might be required otherwise.)
There's a BOGO deal, however here's the catch: One of those lines MUST be a new line AND you also MUST be a new or current DIRECTV customer. You can bypass the new line requirement if you simply open a new line and cancel one of your current lines.
Can get a Gear S3 smartwatch for $50 (full retail: $300), but a 2-year contract is required.
Can get a Tab E or Gear S2 smartwatch for $1, but a 2-year contract is required.
T-Mobile:
Full Retail Cost: $750 (S8), $850 (S8+)
Payment Plan for 24 months: Depends on your credit -- Great ($30/mo for S8 & S8+), Average ($7/mo for S8, $8/mo. for S8+)
Down Payment: Depends with credit -- Great ($30 for S8, $130. for S8+), Average ($582 for S8, $658. for S8+)
Requires purchase of a SIM starter kit, $25 (Is this also the case in-store or this only happens online? What about those that already have a nano SIM in their current phone? - needs clarification)
Sprint:
Full Retail Cost: $750 (S8), $850 (S8+)
Payment Plan for 18 months: Varies with credit -- Great ($31.25/mo for S8, $35.42/mo for S8+), Average ($18.75/mo for S8, $21.53/mo for S8+), No credit check (Can't purchase devices)
Payment Plan for 24 months: Varies with credit -- Great ($31.25/mo for S8, $35.42/mo for S8+), Average ($21.88/mo for S8, $25/mo for S8+), No credit check (Can't purchase devices)
Down Payment: Varies with credit -- Great ($0 for S8 & S8+), Average ($220 for S8, $250 for S8+), No credit check (Can't purchase devices)
Free activation if you pre-order online or over the phone.
Galaxy Forever: Upgrade to the next Galaxy phone any time after 12 months with the 18-month plan.
Can enter to win a home entertainment system from Samsung -- "Enter for a chance to take home the grand prize: a 65" Q8C Curved QLED TV and Dolby Atmos sound bar. Or, enter daily to win a Galaxy S8 accessories pack – a $230 value. No purchase necessary. For complete Official Rules, including entry instructions and prize details, go to sprint.com/s8sweeps."
US Cellular:
Full Retail Cost: $674.99 (S8), $784.99 (S8+) (Can you buy the phone outright if you're a current customer? Was a lil confused when I looked on their site... - needs clarification)
Payment Plan for S8: Only 30 months. Can be free with monthly credits, see note below.
Payment Plan for S8+: 20 months - $41.76/mo., 24 months - $34.80/mo., 30 months - $27.84/mo.
Down Payment: $0
NOTE: Trade in an eligible phone (Galaxy S6 or later; iPhone 5s or later) between 3/30 and 4/20 and you can get the S8 for free (via monthly credits), otherwise, you'll get a $100 gift card. You also have to be on their Total Plan or Shared Connect plan and subscribe to the company's Device Protection + program as well.
For MetroPCS, Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile USA, Cricket:
You can't pre-order the devices, so they'll be available upon launch on 4/21. (Can you still get the Gear VR deal at launch with these companies, or is this only available for the carriers that you can do pre-orders for? I assume not, but not 100% sure. - needs clarification)
With MetroPCS, you can pre-register for the device, so upon launch you can get the free Gear VR & Controller after purchase. Unlike the carriers where you can do pre-orders for, to redeem this offer, you have to go through MetroPCS's offer site, not Samsung Promotions. You must use the same email that you used when you pre-registered for the device and upload an image file of your purchase receipt by 5/21/17.
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Assuming you're not buying an international variant (or waiting until the official unlocked version releases in May) and using it in the US, where's the best place to pre-order your device?
I technically already pre-ordered mine at Best Buy, but if there's a better place listed, I might just cancel my current pre-order and order it elsewhere. For reference, I'm on AT&T.
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On the walmart site it says $150 off, but when I type in my zip code to find where to pre-order, I get an error. Walmart store reps are clueless about the offer.
https://wm6.walmart.com/galaxys8storefinder
Sam's Club has a $150 gift card with pre-orders and waived activation fees if you pickup on the 21st-23rd, but you have to have a SC's membership to buy.
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/html/desktop/samsung/preorder.html
From what I read, SC gift cards can be used at Walmart. Double check that because I just read that on the internet.
Target is offering a $100 gift card with pre-orders.
https://mobilepreorder.target.com/
why are there none of these promos for tmobile, anyone know?
am i missing something about using another carrier because they use the same radio. i assume they come unlocked
FluxionFluff said:
Assuming you're not buying an international variant (or waiting until the official unlocked version releases in May) and using it in the US, where's the best place to pre-order your device?
I technically already pre-ordered mine at Best Buy, but if there's a better place listed, I might just cancel my current pre-order and order it elsewhere. For reference, I'm on AT&T.
And I thought this thread could be helpful for those haven't pre-ordered yet. I can update this post as needed, so it'll be easier to reference.
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All pre-orders of the S8/S8+ will get a free Gear VR & Controller, but you can also add on a $99 package to also get a pair of bluetooth AKG over-the-ear headphones and a 256GB microSD card.
Note: You can't actually redeem it UNTIL you receive your device.
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Best Buy:
Save up to $100 when you pre-order the S8 & S*+
You save $50 on the S8, $100 on the S8+. You MUST choose a payment plan to get this deal as if you buy the device upfront, you will have to pay the full retail price (varies by carrier).
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Regular price on samsung.com but no waiting for the bonus packages they ship with the phones early. No forms to fill out after getting the phone then waiting.
mitchell0714 said:
why are there none of these promos for tmobile, anyone know?
am i missing something about using another carrier because they use the same radio. i assume they come unlocked
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Apparently, T-Mobile doesn't want them to sell them in most 3rd party locations, such as Walmart, Best Buy, and Target. I've seen T-Mobile devices sold at Costco still, so not sure what's up with that. For a while, Costco didn't even have them to begin with, only Verizon, AT&T, and maybe Sprint. Was only recently that I saw T-Mobile there.
I'm not sure if you bought one at one carrier if it'd work in another as sometimes there will be missing bands as the phone was designed for that specific carrier. It depends on the phone really. Verizon is pretty notorious about using phones that weren't specifically designed for their network.
Unless it's changed from a few years ago, even if the phone had the correct bands to work on their CDMA network, if the phone wasn't whitelisted, you couldn't use it. Between T-Mobile and AT&T, it's much easier to go back and forth because they both use GSM networks and you can generally just plop in your SIM card and you're good to go, assuming you have the phone unlocked (or just buy an unlocked phone from the start). This is also why most of the US tech bloggers/Youtubers have either AT&T or T-Mobile.
LoliSmith said:
On the walmart site it says $150 off, but when I type in my zip code to find where to pre-order, I get an error. Walmart store reps are clueless about the offer.
https://wm6.walmart.com/galaxys8storefinder
Sam's Club has a $150 gift card with pre-orders and waived activation fees if you pickup on the 21st-23rd, but you have to have a SC's membership to buy.
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/html/desktop/samsung/preorder.html
From what I read, SC gift cards can be used at Walmart. Double check that because I just read that on the internet.
Target is offering a $100 gift card with pre-orders.
https://mobilepreorder.target.com/
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Thanks for the links~ Added to the OP.
Also, I looked into the Walmart one and turns out... it depends on your location. For me, when I put my location in, the nearest one that will do it, is like 45 min away. T.T My local ones in town aren't listed. I could try to go to my local one and see what's up, but that's something to keep in mind.
I did try to look into if Sam's Club gift cards actually work at Walmart as well, but besides stuff on the internet, I have no first hand experience with Sam's Club as there isn't one near me. Need someone who has dealt with this, to clarify. :/
954wrecker said:
Regular price on samsung.com but no waiting for the bonus packages they ship with the phones early. No forms to fill out after getting the phone then waiting.
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Thanks for the links~ Added to the OP.
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Just updated the list will all the info I know. If there's anything I'm not certain about, I included that, and will appreciate any clarification. Will add stuff as I find out stuff myself or from what people have posted and I double check it.
Anyone here get tangled up in the Note7 recall? A lesson to be learned is that if there's a problem with the phone in general or yours in particular where you buy it makes a difference.
The mass market B&M retailers including Best Buy were incredibly difficult for people to deal with. Target and Walmart being exceptionally bad. Online, Amazon was fantastic and B&H gets honorable mention. Ironically Samsung.com get's a resounding "F." People who pre-ordered from them were the last to get their phones and they were clueless and helpless during the recall. Samsung.com isn't run by Samsung. It's run by Digital River on their behalf. I've had problems even ordering accessories from them. I'd stay far away. People that bought grey market phones from eBay in many cases were either left with no refund or spent inordinate amounts of time trying to get their Note7's refunded. So - Caveat Emptor,
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Anyone here get tangled up in the Note7 recall? A lesson to be learned is that if there's a problem with the phone in general or yours in particular where you buy it makes a difference.
The mass market B&M retailers including Best Buy were incredibly difficult for people to deal with. Target and Walmart being exceptionally bad. Online, Amazon was fantastic and B&H gets honorable mention. Ironically Samsung.com get's a resounding "F." People who pre-ordered from them were the last to get their phones and they were clueless and helpless during the recall. Samsung.com isn't run by Samsung. It's run by Digital River on their behalf. I've had problems even ordering accessories from them. I'd stay far away. People that bought grey market phones from eBay in many cases were either left with no refund or spent inordinate amounts of time trying to get their Note7's refunded. So - Caveat Emptor,
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I can attest to the fact that samsung.com or digital river is completely useless in every way for any type of customer service issue from simple to complex.
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Target and Walmart being exceptionally bad.
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I had a wonderful experience with Target. They let me keep not only the $100 gift card for the trade in (which they had to) but also the $200 gift card for adding a new line. I returned the Note 7 for a full refund.
Those who didn't and exchanged for the replacement notes did even better - they kept the gift cards and freebies from the first Note 7, then got a second round of freebies for the replacement Note 7. Then returned that and got an S7E and got more freebies and a $100 bill credit from Verizon.
Best.Deal.Ever
Anywhere you can buy from without tax?
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oneandroidnut said:
Anywhere you can buy from without tax?
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Probably not if the state you live charges tax. When the unlocked one is released B&H doesn't charge tax outside its state.
LoliSmith said:
I had a wonderful experience with Target. They let me keep not only the $100 gift card for the trade in (which they had to) but also the $200 gift card for adding a new line. I returned the Note 7 for a full refund.
Those who didn't and exchanged for the replacement notes did even better - they kept the gift cards and freebies from the first Note 7, then got a second round of freebies for the replacement Note 7. Then returned that and got an S7E and got more freebies and a $100 bill credit from Verizon.
Best.Deal.Ever
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I was one of the first to receive a pre-order Note7 from AT&T. I was the one the first to exchange it during recall round 1. I was one of the first to get a S7e when Samsung threw in the towel. I was on the Note7 forum for a long time before and after all that. What I shared was capsulized from what I read there. I'm glad you had a good experience but there were plenty of people who bought through Target who had ended up disputing the charge on their credit card after getting stonewalled in-store only to have Target challenge the dispute. In most cases it worked out but what about all the time, hassle, and strife people went through? Chains like Walmart and Target are luck of the draw with very different experiences based on city and region. I'm in Southern Louisiana and I'd buy nothing more complicated than lettuce or toilet paper from either of them because if the before-sale experience is awful I can only imagine what after-sale would look like.
I'm buying a UK S8+ this time but if I were buying a carrier version the Note7 experience taught me the value of dealing with a company to whom I'm not a one-time sale (EG: Best Buy, Target, Walmart) vs. a carrier to who I pay $2K a year. From the Note7 debacle I got a 128GB storage card, Gear VR, $100 bill credit, $100 in waived Next payments, a S7e outright for the Next pay-off ($385) of my returned Note5, and a Gear S3 for $49. Not everyone had my experience with AT&T just like others didn't have yours at Target. But I can say without question Note7 owners dealing with a carrier vs. third party resellers (especially Samsung.com) faired far better. Where third parties rigorously enforce returns, exchanges, and service policies (and some even have their own separate ET clauses) carriers apply some subjectivity because of your overall worth to them.
It would be hard to imagine a repeat of the Note7 debacle so the above is admittedly extreme. But where you buy your phone still matters.
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Anyone here get tangled up in the Note7 recall? A lesson to be learned is that if there's a problem with the phone in general or yours in particular where you buy it makes a difference.
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I heard about that debacle, but I didn't have a Note 7, so this didn't affect me at all. I was wondering though, for those who were affected, are they getting any discounts for an upcoming device? I heard that this was the case in South Korea, but I'm quite unsure about elsewhere as I honestly didn't look too much into it because I never owned a Note 7 myself.
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Anywhere you can buy from without tax?
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If you buy it secondhand, like from Swappa, which is where I bought my S6. However, you will have to pay whatever amount the person wants for the device. Depending on the person, you might be able to negotiate, but don't bet on paying much less than what they're listing the device for.
Now, that's if you buy it from another person. If you buy it from a 3rd party reseller (not an individual person, but a company), you might have to pay tax, depending on where they're located and if you're located in the same location, or are on a list of states they charge sales tax in.
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Awesome thread. Thanks OP.
General question about the VZW promos that one of you may know:
This morning, I upgraded all devices on my family plan to the Unlimited Data Plan (3 phones and 3 tablets). But, later this evening, I learned about the S8 pre-order/upgrade/trade-in promo, where you can trade in an old phone for 50% off the S8, provided that you upgrade to UDP.
Will Verizon allow me to make use of this promo, even though I already upgraded to UDP earlier today? I'd like to trade in one mobile device (Galaxy S6) and get the 50% discount on the Galaxy S8.
Or will they fight me on this and tell me that I have to pre-order at the time of the upgrade?
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Awesome thread. Thanks OP.
General question about the VZW promos that one of you may know:
This morning, I upgraded all devices on my family plan to the Unlimited Data Plan (3 phones and 3 tablets). But, later this evening, I learned about the S8 pre-order/upgrade/trade-in promo, where you can trade in an old phone for 50% off the S8, provided that you upgrade to UDP.
Will Verizon allow me to make use of this promo, even though I already upgraded to UDP earlier today? I'd like to trade in one mobile device (Galaxy S6) and get the 50% discount on the Galaxy S8.
Or will they fight me on this and tell me that I have to pre-order at the time of the upgrade?
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Thanks! I thought having everything consolidated would be helpful and nice to have it all in a single place.
Hm, as to your question, from what I can tell while I was doing research earlier, you shouldn't have an issue. As you already have the unlimited plan, you can simply jump to the step where you can trade in an eligible phone. Apparently, you can also trade in a phone after checking out too.
With the phone you trade in, it HAS to already be fully paid off and in good working condition. With the credits, they'll appear on your bill over 24 months and will start start within 1-2 cycles. They'll stop once either the phone's paid off OR the line is cancelled/transferred to an illegible plan.
I do wonder what would happen if you were to pay off the phone before 24 months ends, if you still have those credits... Because how I interpreted what I read from Verizon's site about the deal, they go poof, if you pay off the device beforehand.
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Thanks! I thought having everything consolidated would be helpful and nice to have it all in a single place.
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Dumb question, but what does it mean when Samsung says "while supplies last"? Since you don't get the VR set immediately upon purchase, isn't it feasible that supplies run out before you redeem the offer? That couldn't possibly be the case, right?
Usually, when someone says "while supplies last," it means that the promo will terminate early if supplies run out. But, here, Samsung can't know if supplies run out until people start trying to redeem, after their purchase. So, can people be caught in the middle and not get anything even if they purchased while supplies were still in stock?
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Dumb question, but what does it mean when Samsung says "while supplies last"? Since you don't get the VR set immediately upon purchase, isn't it feasible that supplies run out before you redeem the offer? That couldn't possibly be the case, right?
Usually, when someone says "while supplies last," it means that the promo will terminate early if supplies run out. But, here, Samsung can't know if supplies run out until people start trying to redeem, after their purchase. So, can people be caught in the middle and not get anything even if they purchased while supplies were still in stock?
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The fine print also says it's at the company who is doing the promotions discretion to instead give you 120$ credit if they run out
BarryH_GEG said:
but if I were buying a carrier version the Note7 experience taught me the value of dealing with a company to whom I'm not a one-time sale (EG: Best Buy, Target, Walmart) vs. a carrier to who I pay $2K a year.
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I have had tremendously good customer service with Best Buy and terrible customer service with Verizon corporate stores. Either way, after the 2 week return period is up, I deal with the manufacturer directly for warranty claims. I have back up phones so it is not a problem for me to send my phone off.
AT&T customer service is definitely worse than Verizon, I switched to Verizon from AT&T and noticed the difference right away.
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It would be hard to imagine a repeat of the Note7 debacle so the above is admittedly extreme. But where you buy your phone still matters.
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I have never had a problem with Best Buy or Target. If I get the S8, I am pre-ordering it from Walmart for $150 off. With tax and upgrade fee it will come to $635 + freebies. Not sure if I will get it or not because for sure I am getting the Note 8. My Note 5 is getting long in the tooth and its battery is really showing its age.
I do have a Pixel that I haven't used yet, I guess I could use that and forego the S8. I am trying to control myself when it comes to buying phones but it is so hard to do when they are so shiny and pretty and new, lol!
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For those [Note7 owners] who were affected, are they getting any discounts for an upcoming device? I heard that this was the case in South Korea.
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Nope. Samsung's U.S. SVP said "they'd make it up to us" when the Note7 first got cancelled but nothing's been done outside the similar promos offered during the Note7's launch. Lots of market surveys were done about the damage to the Samsung brand over the Note7 and how customer loyalty was affected. For the most part the results were positive. I'm sure that played a hand in what Samsung decided about doing recompense wise for former Note7 owners. They could still do something on the backend like a free accessory or Samsung.com credit. They know who we are.
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Dumb question, but what does it mean when Samsung says "while supplies last"? Since you don't get the VR set immediately upon purchase, isn't it feasible that supplies run out before you redeem the offer? That couldn't possibly be the case, right?
Usually, when someone says "while supplies last," it means that the promo will terminate early if supplies run out. But, here, Samsung can't know if supplies run out until people start trying to redeem, after their purchase. So, can people be caught in the middle and not get anything even if they purchased while supplies were still in stock?
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Like fb1 said, you'll get a credit if they run out before you can redeem it. I have no idea how many of these Gear VRs they even plan on giving out, so the sooner you get your device, the sooner you can redeem it, and you'll be more likely to receive it.
Considering it's gonna take a few weeks anyway to confirm and get the free gift, they could always make more in the meantime. That, and I assume they're basing their estimates on how many people pre-ordered the S7 and then adding some additional stock from there. There's no way to know the exact number of Gear VRs they put to the side, unless you actually work for Samsung. Even if you did, that information would be on the DL anyway...
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The fine print also says it's at the company who is doing the promotions discretion to instead give you 120$ credit if they run out
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Good to know fcb1! Will add that to the front, so people are aware of that lil note.
BarryH_GEG said:
Nope. Samsung's U.S. SVP said "they'd make it up to us" when the Note7 first got cancelled but nothing's been done outside the similar promos offered during the Note7's launch. Lots of market surveys were done about the damage to the Samsung brand over the Note7 and how customer loyalty was affected. For the most part the results were positive. I'm sure that played a hand in what Samsung decided about doing recompense wise for former Note7 owners. They could still do something on the backend like a free accessory or Samsung.com credit. They know who we are.
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Ouch. :/ That sucks. Hope they do something about it. Maybe something for the upcoming Note 8 launch this fall, as I assume that people who had the Note 7, would want another Note, rather than an S phone. Who knows. It's all speculation until they actually do something.
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Feel free to let me know if I missed any offers, typos, clarify things I'm certain about. Will update the list as needed.
https://www.essential.com/?gclid=Cj...-tZAiWGOdIM65_rADjEYaPnEq0aAs0tEALw_wcB#order
I want my $200 back !
I hear theres supposed to be a $200 dollar credit towards more merchandise but I cant find it on the site.
https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/22/e...200-price-drop-existing-customers-get-credit/
So is this phone now a buy at 499$?
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I just emailed them asking how to register for the rebate.
I'll report back if/when I get a return email.
About 30% off. At $500 it's the best budget phone . Even the OP5 128GB is $538
To get the $200 coupon, you need to fill out the form by Nov 15th: https://www.essential.com/pages/friends-and-family-offer.
Coupons expire Dec 15th.
(Psst, wouldn't mind if somebody sent me a code as a thanks for digging the form up. . Been looking to upgrade from my 5X.)
EDIT: Just some clarification, this is separate from the $200 price drop on the Essential Phone. Combined with the friends and family coupon, you can pick up a new PH-1 for $300. You can also use the $200 friends and family coupon on the 360 camera as well.
At $499 I look at the 128GB Essential phone as the next gen true successor to the Nexus 6P, and I am going to buy it this week. The Pixel 2 XL @ $950 is nearly double the price, and absolutely insanely overpriced for what you get compared to the Essential. They share nearly the same hardware, except the water resistance, and the 2 XL being larger of course with bigger battery. But the build quality on the Essential is supposed to be like best ever for Android phones.
And I dare say the Essential OS is AOSP, and seems almost more pure Android than where Google is taking these Pixel phones, if you get my understanding. The Pixel line sort of forked off a little different, than where the Nexus phones were going, and Essential is more back to that version of pure Android.
Knufire said:
To get the $200 coupon, you need to fill out the form by Nov 15th: https://www.essential.com/pages/friends-and-family-offer.
Coupons expire Dec 15th.
(Psst, wouldn't mind if somebody sent me a code as a thanks for digging the form up. . Been looking to upgrade from my 5X.)
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I’d be willing to give you my code. Pm me
Pity it didn't start off at this price. It is tempting but the question is, how long with Essential stick around?
j1999t said:
I’d be willing to give you my code. Pm me
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Is anyone else feeling generous? It would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!
it might be a good deal if you are not on the Verizon network, where the phone is not capable of supporting VoLTE or any of the advanced features that pretty much every phone Verizon sells supports. That means you will not be able to have simultaneous voice and data.
I thought people got volte working by toggling some settings on and off on the phone itself as well as on their VzW acct online.
If anyone can spare a code, I'd definitely be interested in getting a ph-1 to tinker and try to find some more answers on the slow TMobile speeds.
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Wow that dropped in price quickly, tbh after testing the phone I think price is about right.
I was pretty disappointed with the phone, seemed like a rushed job. Battery life poor, camera okish, speakers low
Design great, material good, software to bare!
Fortunately I returned mine as it a fault.
At £440 it's worth another shot in green or white
If anyone has a spare coupon which will not use, do not let it waste. PM it instead
can any one give me code ? pls ?
Another Code?
Does anybody would like to send me his spare code please?:fingers-crossed:
Knufire said:
To get the $200 coupon, you need to fill out the form by Nov 15th: https://www.essential.com/pages/friends-and-family-offer.
Coupons expire Dec 15th.
(Psst, wouldn't mind if somebody sent me a code as a thanks for digging the form up. . Been looking to upgrade from my 5X.)
EDIT: Just some clarification, this is separate from the $200 price drop on the Essential Phone. Combined with the friends and family coupon, you can pick up a new PH-1 for $300. You can also use the $200 friends and family coupon on the 360 camera as well.
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I already got the camera.
It would be nice to be able to use the code to get a charging pad.
But at the very least I'll get another phone, a white one this time.
mark_20 said:
it might be a good deal if you are not on the Verizon network, where the phone is not capable of supporting VoLTE or any of the advanced features that pretty much every phone Verizon sells supports. That means you will not be able to have simultaneous voice and data.
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VoLTE is working fine for me on VZW.
I'm thrilled about this deal. I'm going to order a phone for my wife. We usually swap phones after about a year anyway, so I'm not concerned if they end up going under.
If someone has a spare $200 code they're willing to give. PM me please
Guys, if someone got his code, would you please give it to me?! (if you're not willing to buy another product from essential's website)
At 299$ it's a bargain, as I'm willing to import it with the help of a friend. Thank you