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Great deal on T-Mo Galaxy SIII

Got an email this weekend about a good deal on Galaxy SIII, got it today over the phone with CS.
New TMobile Galaxy SIII for $229.99 (10% discount + waived $35 activation fees) via private channel. New activations, add a line and eligible upgrades. See flyer for promo code and phone # to call. Offer not redeemable online or at the store.
mention website student rate on the phone to redeem the promotion.

http://www.wirefly.com/content/t-mo...n=wirefly&refcode1=&agent=&eid=&zipcode=80120
I don't mean to thread jack but Wirefly has a really great price as well.
I used Wirefly to get mine for $199.99 tax free with free shipping and the process was VERY seamless. Before finalizing my order through them I even went into the T-Mobile store near me to see if they could match the price or even find anything fishy with the deal that I should be weary of. The salesman looked at his system for a bit and went through the order process on Wirefly with me then said "I'd hate to give business away to another merchant but we can't beat that deal and it looks 100% legit to me. If I were you I would go with that deal also."
So I ordered it through Wirefly right there on the spot. I chose the option to upgrade the phone while keeping my current plan and my phone arrived within 3 days with a final price of $199.99. The salesman even had me return to the store when I received my phone so he could give me a micro sim card for it free of charge.
I was nervous about going this route but I can honestly say that I would do it again in a heartbeat and plan on using them for future upgrades, assuming their prices remain cheaper.

sn0warmy said:
I don't mean to thread jack but Wirefly has a really great price as well.
I used Wirefly to get mine for $199.99 tax free with free shipping and the process was VERY seamless. Before finalizing my order through them I even went into the T-Mobile store near me to see if they could match the price or even find anything fishy with the deal that I should be weary of. The salesman looked at his system for a bit and went through the order process on Wirefly with me then said "I'd hate to give business away to another merchant but we can't beat that deal and it looks 100% legit to me. If I were you I would go with that deal also."
So I ordered it through Wirefly right there on the spot. I chose the option to upgrade the phone while keeping my current plan and my phone arrived within 3 days with a final price of $199.99. The salesman even had me return to the store when I received my phone so he could give me a micro sim card for it free of charge.
I was nervous about going this route but I can honestly say that I would do it again in a heartbeat and plan on using them for future upgrades, assuming their prices remain cheaper.
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I just called T-Mobile and asked why it was $329 when everybody else had it for $199. She said that it just is. I told her that I'd be buying a Galaxy Nexus straight from Google instead of extending my contract. She then transferred me to the "save" department where they instantly quoted me $186 before shipping and taxes. Ended up paying $211 and some change for express shipping and taxes and had the upgrade or activation fee waived.

I called and asked to be transfered to the "loyalty department" ended up paying 300 but they waived my upgrade and shipping fee AND credited my account 200$. Basically only paid 100 for the device
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Sounds like there are all sorts of ways to get the S III for $199 or less with T-Mobile. Just have to be smart about it.

Wow Loyalty Department is awesome. I called them up and spoke to a nice guy about my situation. and Got a hell of a deal for a blue 32Gb GS3. I explained to the gentlemen that my wife wants to move to At&t and being with tmobile for 10 years I didn't really want to go but a friend of hers would hook us up with gs3 phones for $150 each and lower a monthly. The customer service was eager to help out to keep us with tmobile. after a few minutes on hold he came back with offering me a blue 32gb SGS3 for $120 and waving the over night charge plus saving me $50 on my monthly bill. also one of my phone are able to still upgrade next month. I'll save that for the next big thing in a few months. I love tmo. they know how to keep me as a valued customer. at the end of the phone call I asked him how soon will I have my new 32GB GS3. he said I should have it tomorrow when I get to work.
I should change my signature now... so happy

iGoOsE76 said:
Wow Loyalty Department is awesome. I called them up and spoke to a nice guy about my situation. and Got a hell of a deal for a blue 32Gb GS3. I explained to the gentlemen that my wife wants to move to At&t and being with tmobile for 10 years I didn't really want to go but a friend of hers would hook us up with gs3 phones for $150 each and lower a monthly. The customer service was eager to help out to keep us with tmobile. after a few minutes on hold he came back with offering me a blue 32gb SGS3 for $120 and waving the over night charge plus saving me $50 on my monthly bill. also one of my phone are able to still upgrade next month. I'll save that for the next big thing in a few months. I love tmo. they know how to keep me as a valued customer. at the end of the phone call I asked him how soon will I have my new 32GB GS3. he said I should have it tomorrow when I get to work.
I should change my signature now... so happy
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Not bad.
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iGoOsE76 said:
Wow Loyalty Department is awesome. I called them up and spoke to a nice guy about my situation. and Got a hell of a deal for a blue 32Gb GS3. I explained to the gentlemen that my wife wants to move to At&t and being with tmobile for 10 years I didn't really want to go but a friend of hers would hook us up with gs3 phones for $150 each and lower a monthly. The customer service was eager to help out to keep us with tmobile. after a few minutes on hold he came back with offering me a blue 32gb SGS3 for $120 and waving the over night charge plus saving me $50 on my monthly bill. also one of my phone are able to still upgrade next month. I'll save that for the next big thing in a few months. I love tmo. they know how to keep me as a valued customer. at the end of the phone call I asked him how soon will I have my new 32GB GS3. he said I should have it tomorrow when I get to work.
I should change my signature now... so happy
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Yea t-mobiles been great to me. I have five lines and the next set of full up grades is dec and feb. Well i called tmobile told them to transfer me to customer loyalty. And after a bit of talking with the women ( sounded hot so hot) she said i will give u the s3 for 360 and also got the 50 dollar mail in rebate which is cool so actually paid 310 for phone and it was at my house in 3 days. She just said i see u are a valued customer with 5 lines and always pay your bill sir we want you ro stay . Anyways im happy customer...also even tho she called it an upgrade she said it will not affect my actual upgrade i think because i extended my contract. But thats cool cuz i have been with tmobile forever anyways. So when december comes around i can get whatever is badass at that time

Lizzy345 said:
Got an email this weekend about a good deal on Galaxy SIII, got it today over the phone with CS.
New TMobile Galaxy SIII for $229.99 (10% discount + waived $35 activation fees) via private channel. New activations, add a line and eligible upgrades. See flyer for promo code and phone # to call. Offer not redeemable online or at the store.
mention website student rate on the phone to redeem the promotion.
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I just signed up for Tmo on July 5th and called them about this code. They said its a student code and wasnt able to apply to my account since I'm not a student. Has anyone else been succesful adding this code to their account?

just got off phone with customer retention they are able to offer the gs3 for 179.99 that price is only through customer retention need to call them to get it

Are you sure 179?... I paid 120 for the 32gb..
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iGoOsE76 said:
Are you sure 179?... I paid 120 for the 32gb..
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How much is your monthly bill before and after?

iGoOsE76 said:
Are you sure 179?... I paid 120 for the 32gb..
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I think it depends how long you have been with them plus if you pay your bill on time every month and stuff. Little variables cam change the price drastically. Just a thought?
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chrisram88 said:
I think it depends how long you have been with them plus if you pay your bill on time every month and stuff. Little variables cam change the price drastically. Just a thought?
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All that stuff is taken in to consideration as well as how many credits/promotions you are/have received in the past months.
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So is it better call retention or loyalty department? I is there a difference or does it matter thanks.
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Rayn1328 said:
So is it better call retention or loyalty department? I is there a difference or does it matter thanks.
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It's the Same department. When you dialing 611 and operator prompts you to select why you are calling just say "Cancel". That connects you directly to them.
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Monthly bill went from 250 to 200 for all 3 phones. 2 of them with 5gb with hotspot and the 3rd 2gb all unlimited text and min..
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When you guys upgraded via retentions, did they make you change your current data plan? I have the grandfathered 5 GB $30 data plan and I don't want to lose it. When I upgrade online it doesn't make me change it but obviously it's a lot more expensive.

aNYthing24 said:
When you guys upgraded via retentions, did they make you change your current data plan? I have the grandfathered 5 GB $30 data plan and I don't want to lose it. When I upgrade online it doesn't make me change it but obviously it's a lot more expensive.
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It all depends if that plan will still be available with the offer they give you. Just say you wanna keep it and see if they agree.
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aNYthing24 said:
When you guys upgraded via retentions, did they make you change your current data plan? I have the grandfathered 5 GB $30 data plan and I don't want to lose it.
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I was in the same situation. Heidi gave me $5 off my data price per month. I asked her several times if my 5gb status would change and she assured me it would not. Ask nicely.

Walmart deal today

I was on walmarts site today and they have the note 2 for $249.99 and you get a $100 gift card with it. This is the best deal I've seen for this phone and thought l would share.
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Right on sweet deal
http://wireless.walmart.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=36575_3b065b5673de4de1833cff0ed19c1b5a

Hoping for some sort of deal in Canada. Saw this https://www.box.com/s/rz988zdc8tkjbccpia81 but that's limited to GTA it seems like.
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Does anybody know if they charge tax on the full price of the phone or on the $250?
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defiftyae said:
Does anybody know if they charge tax on the full price of the phone or on the $250?
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They tax price you pay which would be 249.99

anyone know why I can't add the phone to the cart?

I can add the phone to the cart, but it wont let me keep my 450 family plan, it auto selcts the 750 or 900. how do i go about this? or maybe I'll try get att to match it on the retension call haha

@Defiftyae - Price with tax = 272.16
@Kvl19 - You must add data plan to cart before proceeding to checkout
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DeathEvil said:
I can add the phone to the cart, but it wont let me keep my 450 family plan, it auto selcts the 750 or 900. how do i go about this? or maybe I'll try get att to match it on the retension call haha
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A good question that may be better answered by seller
Their info:
Walmart Wireless
800-898-0982
To ensure you receive the special price you saw on our website, please provide our representative with the following code when calling in:
Call Code: 112993

Keep in mind guys this is for new service only not existing customers.
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upgrade deal
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anyone know why I can't add the phone to the cart?
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There are two "equal" deals . You probably selected 249.99 with new account. There is absolutly the same $249.99 deal for upgrade. Both are sweetened with $100 e-gift card for Walmart today so final price $149.99+tax

45ACP1911 said:
Keep in mind guys this is for new service only not existing customers.
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According to the fine print it is for new and qualified upgrades. The eGift Card will be mailed out by the second week of January though.

I tried getting att to match the offer but no go. Fortunately I was able to upgrade my line through walmart without ay changes to my family and data plan Total came out at 249 with 100 gift card = price hard to beat. So excited to be a new note 2 owner!

I bought a Note II and a galaxy SIII from Walmart Wednesday. 2 dang days early. .
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did they shipped it already? you should be able to give them a call and get credit for the difference

I bought it from the store and they are giving me the run-around. I have half a mind to just bring the thing back and purchase from somewhere else. If I knew I wouldn't lose my number I would kuat cancel it.
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Hope it still is $249 tomorrow. i got mine at best buy today for $299. they won't match the $100 gift card, but I would rather have best buy's black tie protection and i used their buy back program to trade back my Note - got $300 for that

Called ATT for a price match they successfully gave it to me..I already called a week ago and said I seen it at best buy for 199 so they gave me credit for 100 bucks...I read this thread wrong....at first I thought it said 149.00 so I called ATT again Today.and said wallmart has it for 149.00 and a 100 gift card..sure enough I had to speak to a supervisor and got credit for 50 bucks..to equal 149.00 total cost. Then just read this and it said wallmartS price was 249....opps...lmao
So I learned they must not check..because I was wrong and still got the price match..lol.

Went and upgraded both my phone and my son's phones today. Got myself the Note II and my son HTC's One X+. Hell of a deal. Had to order them online since the local stores didn't carry them at all and of course they are both backordered, but at least I didn't have to pay any sales tax since the outfit was out of state. Not bad paying $399.98 total for two top of the line phones and with getting $200 back in gift cards makes it a steal as far as I'm concerned. Will likely have to deal with the typical screw ups of Walmart messing up data plans and such with AT&T next week but that's a small price to pay and one I've never had and issue getting cleared up. I've ordered my phones from Walmart the last several times and they always seem to get something wrong. But they have great prices so I keep going back.

Prepaid Note II No Longer Sold on T-Mobile's Website

Been trying to purchase a Note II in recent days. T-Mobile's website no longer displays the Pre-Paid Note 2 on their No Contract web page. Any idea?

You mean the value plan? I walked into a store, bought the phone with a value plan. Which is really a two year contact, in which they give you $200 rebate after getting an unlimited everything plan. I thought it was completely off contract but no.
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When you buy the Note 2 with "No Annual Contract" you pay full price for the device, $649.99 dollars, this looks to be not appearing on T-Mobile's site anymore as per what the OP said

Yeah I am wondering if it was sold out our back order?
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If it was on back order you would still be able to place an order. The item would still show In Stock even though the phone is back ordered. There is no difference between prepaid and contract Note 2 phones. They are both sold in the same box sets. If it was sold out, the contract Note 2 should also be sold out. This is odd.
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Yeah I am wondering if it was sold out our back order?
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I did notice this a couple days ago & thought it odd http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35493033&postcount=82 as I actually considered getting another..
Even with a 64 GB card, I would have preferred to pay an extra $50 for 32GB or $100 for 64 GB internal memory. I was quite annoyed with low memory warnings on my EVO & never wanted to see them again on my upgrade but I quickly did. Clearing dropbox cache luckily got me out of that jam but not looking forward to seeing such notifications in the future...
Anyone find out more on this, post back, -Happy 2013:highfive::good:

Uhm... that'll just be buying it at retail price. Just go to a store to get it and buy a prepaid sim. Simple.
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[Thoughts] Return the 16GB and get the 32GB when it comes out?

I have the S4 now and love it, but I know for sure when the 32GB comes out I will be going through buyers remorse with the 16GB.
So I have a Note II as a back up, therefore, I'm thinking of returning my S4 16GB before my 20 days is up so that I can just get the 32GB hopefully in a few days. Hey, if it's longer than a few days it won't matter since I have the Note II.
Hmm....I'm sure others are going through a similar dilemma.
UPDATE: RETURNED! --- and VERY HAPPY WITH THE DECISION. 32GB here we come....64GB here we come?

Personally im content with my 16, i have a 32 Micro from my SII that im transfering over. Having things on Sd makes it much easier to transfer to and from the device.

Will this week be the magic week? I hope that it is... 16GB either way you slice it is way too small.
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Interesting. I guess we'll just have to take their word for what it's worth. I'm hoping for the best....Because....
I returned my 16GB S4 today and now temporarily back on my Note II. With att making available their 32gb version this week, lets hope for the best with TM making a smart move in not being too far behind.
The S4 is by far TM's best Smartphone hands down. It would make absolutely no sense to only have the 16GB. Right? LOL ...
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RanceedaW said:
I talked to several T-Mobile agents, they've all said they'll be getting the 32gb/64gb variants, since they want they latest flagship phones (and they also got the 64gb iphone) - they'll just cost a couple hundred more.
I think I'll wait a few months after T-Mobile gets the 64gb S4 and trade up, I'm very happy with the one I currently have + a 32gb class 10 Samsung micro-sd card to go with.
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I plan to do the same once before my 30 days which start tomorrow when I get the phone & port my AT&T # to TMO. Hopefully, they will have the 32GB before my 30 days but if they don't then I'll use my GN2 until they do.

I just talked to T-Mobile, they say it will be 730$ for the 32 gbs and they will have it this Wednesday... I returned mine but I'm not sure if dropping another 100 would be worth it.

Why pay an extra hundred dollars for 16gb when you can buy a 64gb micro sd for under $60?
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ArianaGrande said:
Why pay an extra hundred dollars for 16gb when you can buy a 64gb micro sd for under $60
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Because it's internal memory & some people need/want more then 80gb total.
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nightfox11 said:
I just talked to T-Mobile, they say it will be 730$ for the 32 gbs and they will have it this Wednesday... I returned mine but I'm not sure if dropping another 100 would be worth it.
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$730 doesn't make a whole lotta sense for double the capacity, considering it's a norm that it's only $50 more for all android phones nowadays. I think the Rep you talked with was mis-informed.
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I agree $100 more for the 32gb doesn't make sense & not worth it but I would consider if it was $50 more though. Hopefully this Weds is true.
Lets say Weds is true, can I return mine to a store if they have it, if I bought it over the phone via their Advantage program? I know AT&T you can or do I have to call in?
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Well said. 16GB is way too small for my needs.
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Because it's internal memory & some people need/want more then 80gb total.
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I would imagine the same...$50 would be awesome, but if you look at the iphone on TM's website, they are in $100 increments. Sucks I know HOWEVER, it's just one of those things (at least to me) where internal memory just comes with a price because it's a need rather than just a want for most. Either way...I'll get it.
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I agree $100 more for the 32gb doesn't make sense & not worth it but I would consider if it was $50 more though. Hopefully this Weds is true.
Lets say Weds is true, can I return mine to a store if they have it, if I bought it over the phone via their Advantage program? I know AT&T you can or do I have to call in?
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I'm asking myself if I can wait it out that long for the 64GB LOL. It's a very hard decision you know Heck, maybe it'll launch at the same time!
Although my back up phone is the Note II (gosh I have to slap myself sometimes, because that's nothing to complain about; some people would dream to have the Note II) I think I'll have less of a "Samsung Galaxy S 4 Remorse" anxiety than I do now with being stuck with the 16GB. ....However.... I'll probably sell my 32GB then to upgrade haha...
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I talked to several T-Mobile agents, they've all said they'll be getting the 32gb/64gb variants, since they want they latest flagship phones (and they also got the 64gb iphone) - they'll just cost a couple hundred more.
I think I'll wait a few months after T-Mobile gets the 64gb S4 and trade up, I'm very happy with the one I currently have + a 32gb class 10 Samsung micro-sd card to go with.
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Just do it. You won't regret it.
For what it's worth you'll do more harm resisting yourself than actually going for it to make you happy. Like that dessert you shouldn't be eating a third time around....yea....just go for it and be happy. LOL
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I just talked to T-Mobile, they say it will be 730$ for the 32 gbs and they will have it this Wednesday... I returned mine but I'm not sure if dropping another 100 would be worth it.
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iunlock said:
Just do it. You won't regret it.
For what it's worth you'll do more harm resisting yourself than actually going for it to make you happy. Like that dessert you shouldn't be eating a third time around....yea....just go for it and be happy. LOL
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Yeah, I think I'm going to do it too because I know for a fact my GF will get annoyed hearing me tell her "I wished I got the 32gb" all the time, LOL. In my case, I just switched to TMO from AT&T & the initial cost was higher than anticipated so I'm just trying to keep the total cost down but the extra 16GB is a need though. So, I'll just bite the bullet & get it if its $100 more but I hope its $50 though.

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Yeah, I think I'm going to do it too because I know for a fact my GF will get annoyed hearing me tell her "I wished I got the 32gb" all the time, LOL. In my case, I just switched to TMO from AT&T & the initial cost was higher than anticipated so I'm just trying to keep the total cost down but the extra 16GB is a need though. So, I'll just bite the bullet & get it if its $100 more but I hope its $50 though.
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update us tomorrow whether it's good or bad news. btw, i don't think you can return the phone to store when you bought it from t-mo website or through the phone. you'll need to call them and ask nicely that you wanna exchange the device (with reasons of course), then they'll probably send you a new one and a prepaid label for the return of the old. i had to exchange for the s2 back then, and they allowed me to keep both phones for a few days and then decide which to send back, but can't say they are still doing the same now. good luck either way.

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update us tomorrow whether it's good or bad news. btw, i don't think you can return the phone to store when you bought it from t-mo website or through the phone. you'll need to call them and ask nicely that you wanna exchange the device (with reasons of course), then they'll probably send you a new one and a prepaid label for the return of the old. i had to exchange for the s2 back then, and they allowed me to keep both phones for a few days and then decide which to send back, but can't say they are still doing the same now. good luck either way.
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Thanks & will do but I doubt it will be released 2mrw though but stranger things has happened. I'm guessing by end of this month or next. Plus, nothing on twitter yet or any other news source.
I think AT&T has the exclusive in getting all models first then other carriers since hardware is identical.
Before I switched to TMO. I asked what's the return policy if a 32gb were to come out & they told me I can exchange within 30 days. Let's hope they do release it soon or I'll just stick to the 16gb.
I could always resale once 32gb comes out but that will all depend on how much I can sell for. I'm better off keeping it, if I take a big hit.
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Thanks & will do but I doubt it will be released 2mrw though but stranger things has happened. I'm guessing by end of this month or next. Plus, nothing on twitter yet or any other news source.
I think AT&T has the exclusive in getting all models first then other carriers since hardware is identical.
Before I switched to TMO. I asked what's the return policy if a 32gb were to come out & they told me I can exchange within 30 days. Let's hope they do release it soon or I'll just stick to the 16gb.
I could always resale once 32gb comes out but that will all depend on how much I can sell for. I'm better off keeping it, if I take a big hit.
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I think it's within 20 days of receiving the phone, not 30 days. You should definitely double check with customer service
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MMakoto said:
I think it's within 20 days of receiving the phone, not 30 days. You should definitely double check with customer service
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It's 30 days since I used the Student Rate discount promotion.

[Petition] S4 32gb and 64gb

Hey guys !
While I don't want to repeat myself in multiple threads, I created a thread into I9500/I9505 section related to a petition to make Samsung (or retailers) release the 32GB and the 64GB versions. We would like to get your help, as the request is referred to the whole world.
Please sign and share the petition.
Thank you everyone !
Thread link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282770
Petition link: http://www.change.org/petitions/release-the-samsung-galaxy-s4-with-32-and-64-gb-internal-memory

You do realize that each size jump would increase the price of the phone greatly? It isn't going to be $50 more for 32GB version. It would be at least $100 more for 32GB and probably $250 more for $64GB. That would make the $64GB version close too $900.
Except for iPhones, no carriers would subsidize phones that would cost more than $199 price point after the subsidy this means that you'd be stuck paying for $900+ tax upfront. Only small amount of buyers would do that, especially knowing that all new Samsung phones already have the capability of microSD.

@deaffob: sdcard is not a solution for installing apps.
Between S3 16gb and 32gb it's only $60 difference. Even if will be $80-$100, I don't care. I'm sure this who already signed the petition don't care either. Sdcard is not a solution
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Why would you want more than 16gb? Most of is use microsd cards ...
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deaffob said:
You do realize that each size jump would increase the price of the phone greatly? It isn't going to be $50 more for 32GB version. It would be at least $100 more for 32GB and probably $250 more for $64GB. That would make the $64GB version close too $900.
Except for iPhones, no carriers would subsidize phones that would cost more than $199 price point after the subsidy this means that you'd be stuck paying for $900+ tax upfront. Only small amount of buyers would do that, especially knowing that all new Samsung phones already have the capability of microSD.
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Why would you want more than 16gb? Most of is use microsd cards ...
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While I agree that 16gb and a micro sd is more than enough, not everyone does. He's not asking for opinions so either sign the petition or move along. If some people want more internal storage and are willing to pay more then let them.
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It's more about carriers not wanting the larger capacity phones than Samsung releasing them. Doesn't AT&T already have the 32gb version?
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kirdroid said:
It's more about carriers not wanting the larger capacity phones than Samsung releasing them. Doesn't AT&T already have the 32gb version?
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Yup I've got the ATT 32gb, but only available in Black... I wanted white oh well...
I'd sign the petition for a white 32 or 64gb haha.

As @elflip88 said, 8.5 GB is not a solution for everybody. I like to have lots of apps and games installed. You can't install apps on a sdcard and folder mount is not working properly.
I don't ask for suggestions, neither those who signed. We just want that version.
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I agree with the OP. Having the option for expandable microSD card is nice for music, pictures, and video storage but it is not a solution for games & apps and app data. I feel 32GB should be default. Not every carrier offers unlimited data so cloud storage sucks for people who have a cap on their data plan.

Personally waiting for the 32gb S4. 13 MP camera and apps with only 8 gb of space? Not happening.

Why dont you just put a 32 or 64 Gig micro sd card in your phone
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rp56 said:
Why dont you just put a 32 or 64 Gig micro sd card in your phone
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For photos and videos, but what about apps. Teach us
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demlasjr said:
For photos and videos, but what about apps. Teach us
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I feel you bro ... how you guys fill up the 16gb internal memory? I have never filled up my internal memory .... lol
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I feel you bro ... how you guys fill up the 16gb internal memory? I have never filled up my internal memory .... lol
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Pretty simple. Social network apps and 4 big games. And this on the S3, with 11gb free space
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The partition for the OS ,stock software, and future updates on the Galaxy S4 uses 6GB+ of internal memory.
I think that once the stock OS starts taking up close to half of internal memory, its time to start thinking about an upgrade in memory standards.
Apple and HTC both offer 32GB and 64GB models. I don't see why Samsung couldn't at least give the option of more memory for those who want to pay more for it.
With that said, I debloat every phone I get and even with 60+ downloaded apps installed I haven't even filled half of my internal memory and use a 32GB microSD for any media or files.

I had an att prick brag about his 32gb to me in person. I chuckled, and showed him how i made calls over WiFi, then poped my cover and showed him my 64gb microsdxc card,..
"So I still got 32gb internal and can put the 64gb in there!" he says. so i retort, " but your still in contract and paying more monthly then I am even after the TMO financing" -- i watch as he releases an uneasy chuckle as he realizes he is getting boned monthly

Guys, another problem with those 8.5 gb available memory is that not everyone have unlimited data with their plans. I like to save offline music with Google Music and all those is going into internal memory. At least Google should leave us install and save all that music into the sdcard. Then, Google Maps in offline mode have the same problem. I have the S3 but after getting the S4 I don't plan to upgrade a while. I think a 1.9GHz is enough for a phone (my laptop have 2.1 GHz). I don't want to be out of space all the time. I want to get the unlocked S4. I would pay $100 more just to get the 32GB version. Why in South Africa the 32gb S4 is standard, while in Europe and US we all get the 16gb ? Isn't that retarded enough from Samsung ?

skygear said:
I had an att prick brag about his 32gb to me in person. I chuckled, and showed him how i made calls over WiFi, then poped my cover and showed him my 64gb microsdxc card,..
"So I still got 32gb internal and can put the 64gb in there!" he says. so i retort, " but your still in contract and paying more monthly then I am even after the TMO financing" -- i watch as he releases an uneasy chuckle as he realizes he is getting boned monthly
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they have a wifi calling app now, don't forget, LTE for TMO is still MIA in many places.
The un-carrier plans are ridiculous, so much the FCC required them to change the wording.
149 for 16gb + 20 per month for 24 Months 480, That's 630 for the phone.
Where I live ATT has better penetration, and I get discounts through my Employer, no discount for Tmo, that was enough to make me switch to AT&T.

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they have a wifi calling app now, don't forget, LTE for TMO is still MIA in many places.
The un-carrier plans are ridiculous, so much the FCC required them to change the wording.
149 for 16gb + 20 per month for 24 Months 480, That's 630 for the phone.
Where I live ATT has better penetration, and I get discounts through my Employer, no discount for Tmo, that was enough to make me switch to AT&T.
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I pay 80 for 500 mins, unlimited texts, and unlimited DATA, truly unlimited not that cap off at 2gb. I paid 329 down for my phone so I'm only paying 12.5 a month. Will probably pay it off early so I can have a small bill.
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galaxy808 said:
they have a wifi calling app now, don't forget, LTE for TMO is still MIA in many places.
The un-carrier plans are ridiculous, so much the FCC required them to change the wording.
149 for 16gb + 20 per month for 24 Months 480, That's 630 for the phone.
Where I live ATT has better penetration, and I get discounts through my Employer, no discount for Tmo, that was enough to make me switch to AT&T.
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I still get a discount too. 15% on plan plus device discounts and accessories. I refer people to tmo all the time and thats additional $$$ per person/ was so I wasn't really paying for service.
http://referral.t-mobile.com/home/public.pg
Was NOT aware they had wifi calling finally (UMA) - Good, it is about time. Helps take the traffic off their backbone. '
Any clue if the 'RAT' feature is able to be removed from the ATT version?