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[Q] Anyone recieve info on their Negrielectronics preorder?

My order date is 9/22 opted for free ground shipping. Order still says processing. Anyone from Negrielectronics get a tracking no. yet?

I ordered the 18th and nothing - their site now lists expected shipping as 10/4 for the black Note 3.
Between tax and other fees buying from t-mobile locally, it still seems worth it to wait, though it's annoying it'll probably be early next week at the earliest to get these phones.

Most likely will ship Saturday or Monday for everyone. Hopefully we get them by next Thursday. But it's worth the wait for the price, just a little jealous from all the people who already have theirs.

I only pre-ordered mine today, but I was able to use a coupon code (NE20OFFCART) for an extra $20 off. If you guys didn't know about that, you might still be able to get them to apply it before it is charged to your account.

They just changed the estimated availability from 10/4 to 10/10

faisal_k said:
They just changed the estimated availability from 10/4 to 10/10
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WTF...

faisal_k said:
They just changed the estimated availability from 10/4 to 10/10
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was hoping to get mine by monday, guess thats not going to happen

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faisal_k said:
They just changed the estimated availability from 10/4 to 10/10
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Gosh darn it! Sassafrass!!!

Maybe they are going to be backordered, and 10/10 is when it is estimated to be available for anyone who is going to order from now on. Just a thought, but most likely not true.

about negri unlock note 3
Any one know if they open the box to sim unlock or they ship close box sim unlock?

vvv3399 said:
Any one know if they open the box to sim unlock or they ship close box sim unlock?
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hmm do you think it would be easy to tell if its open box?

systoxity said:
hmm do you think it would be easy to tell if its open box?
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Can you tell me when u get ur note 3? Imei number is needed to sim unlock.

Note 3 T-Mobile
Hello All!
We will be making a dedicated post for the Note 3 T-Mobile info. You will be able to follow this and be updated as to when your order is expected to ship on a general basis. http://www.negrielectronics.com/blog/
Right now we expect stock to arrive any day. What this means exactly is that T-Mobile has released the device, but into limited markets and stock is slowly making their way to us through various other channels. We changed the expected date to "coming soon". It seems people became very upset with us changing our "estimated" dates - they thought it was more so "set in stone'. It's not. It's an estimate and always will be, that's why we use that rhetoric.
You are upset the device is delayed - but we are more upset. We have 250+ orders to fill and 250+ disgruntled customers - you only have one person to tame.
The blog will be updated today with this same information. The good news is that you orders are all safe, uncharged and are still in the order in which they were received. You can cancel at any time, and pick up the device at your local T-Mobile shop for $70-$120 more than on our site; or you can wait for us to get and ship the stock we have expected in the next few days. Either way we just want you happy. If we are able to provide you with the device - great. If not, as long as you get what you want, and are happy, we can not be upset.
We are doing everything we can to get these as soon as possible, with you in mind.
Please check Twitter and the blog for updates on this device and many others that we have coming in.
Thank you for your comments here. We hope that we have answered your questions.
Also, the devices are opened and unlocked. Remote unlocking is only available on iPhones at this time. We are very careful when handling the devices, as our CEO requires that our warehouse staff wear protective gloves when handling and unlocking devices.
Have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend.

Thanks for the official answers.
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Can you tell me when u get ur note 3? Imei number is needed to sim unlock.
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Yes, I will let you know.
Negri Electronics said:
Hello All!
We will be making a dedicated post for the Note 3 T-Mobile info. You will be able to follow this and be updated as to when your order is expected to ship on a general basis. http://www.negrielectronics.com/blog/
Right now we expect stock to arrive any day. What this means exactly is that T-Mobile has released the device, but into limited markets and stock is slowly making their way to us through various other channels. We changed the expected date to "coming soon". It seems people became very upset with us changing our "estimated" dates - they thought it was more so "set in stone'. It's not. It's an estimate and always will be, that's why we use that rhetoric.
You are upset the device is delayed - but we are more upset. We have 250+ orders to fill and 250+ disgruntled customers - you only have one person to tame.
The blog will be updated today with this same information. The good news is that you orders are all safe, uncharged and are still in the order in which they were received. You can cancel at any time, and pick up the device at your local T-Mobile shop for $70-$120 more than on our site; or you can wait for us to get and ship the stock we have expected in the next few days. Either way we just want you happy. If we are able to provide you with the device - great. If not, as long as you get what you want, and are happy, we can not be upset.
We are doing everything we can to get these as soon as possible, with you in mind.
Please check Twitter and the blog for updates on this device and many others that we have coming in.
Thank you for your comments here. We hope that we have answered your questions.
Also, the devices are opened and unlocked. Remote unlocking is only available on iPhones at this time. We are very careful when handling the devices, as our CEO requires that our warehouse staff wear protective gloves when handling and unlocking devices.
Have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend.
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Thank you Negri. A+ for being in touch with your customers. I'm impressed. Waiting patiently for my order .

Negri Electronics said:
Hello All!
We will be making a dedicated post for the Note 3 T-Mobile info. You will be able to follow this and be updated as to when your order is expected to ship on a general basis. http://www.negrielectronics.com/blog/
Right now we expect stock to arrive any day. What this means exactly is that T-Mobile has released the device, but into limited markets and stock is slowly making their way to us through various other channels. We changed the expected date to "coming soon". It seems people became very upset with us changing our "estimated" dates - they thought it was more so "set in stone'. It's not. It's an estimate and always will be, that's why we use that rhetoric.
You are upset the device is delayed - but we are more upset. We have 250+ orders to fill and 250+ disgruntled customers - you only have one person to tame.
The blog will be updated today with this same information. The good news is that you orders are all safe, uncharged and are still in the order in which they were received. You can cancel at any time, and pick up the device at your local T-Mobile shop for $70-$120 more than on our site; or you can wait for us to get and ship the stock we have expected in the next few days. Either way we just want you happy. If we are able to provide you with the device - great. If not, as long as you get what you want, and are happy, we can not be upset.
We are doing everything we can to get these as soon as possible, with you in mind.
Please check Twitter and the blog for updates on this device and many others that we have coming in.
Thank you for your comments here. We hope that we have answered your questions.
Also, the devices are opened and unlocked. Remote unlocking is only available on iPhones at this time. We are very careful when handling the devices, as our CEO requires that our warehouse staff wear protective gloves when handling and unlocking devices.
Have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend.
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Class Act Negri!
Some people are going crazy over not getting their device as fast as possible. Patience is a virtue, and for your amazing price, I will gladly wait. Please don't take what some of these people say personally, because for many of us, we are really appreciating your hard work!

Update: 10/8/2013 10:32 am PST
Thank you for your continued patience. We have great news! We are shipping some of the earliest orders today! We are going through stock as we speak and will begin to process shipping in the next 3-4 hours. We can not disclose which orders are shipping first, but if you get tracking tonight – you were one of the first! Good news for all other pre-orders – your order is confirmed at the lower price, and stock is beginning to come in on a daily basis.
We have increased our price. Why? Because our cost is higher. All orders placed prior to the price increase will be charged the lower pre-order price! All new orders would need to pay the new price. (One of the many benefits of Pre-Ordering).
Just read this on negri electronics blog.

gold814 said:
Update: 10/8/2013 10:32 am PST
Thank you for your continued patience. We have great news! We are shipping some of the earliest orders today! We are going through stock as we speak and will begin to process shipping in the next 3-4 hours. We can not disclose which orders are shipping first, but if you get tracking tonight – you were one of the first! Good news for all other pre-orders – your order is confirmed at the lower price, and stock is beginning to come in on a daily basis.
We have increased our price. Why? Because our cost is higher. All orders placed prior to the price increase will be charged the lower pre-order price! All new orders would need to pay the new price. (One of the many benefits of Pre-Ordering).
Just read this on negri electronics blog.
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I was going to preorder one today. I added it to cart for 689.50 and then when I went to checkout, the price just increased to 729.50. WTF?????Can the price change in my cart? The price just changed when I was creating my account.

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I was going to preorder one today. I added it to cart for 689.50 and then when I went to checkout, the price just increased to 729.50. WTF?????Can the price change in my cart? The price just changed when I was creating my account.
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It's the same thing with any other retailer, minus a few. Unless you've made the purchase, it's always susceptible to price changes.

Production Delays?

So, I have a gut feeling that Elephone is having a tough time producing this phone. Why,?
1) GearBest originally had a shipping date of Nov 23. This is now the middle of Dec and they currently have no stock. This is despite taking thousand of pre-orders. Every time I contact them they say it is packed and ready for shipping and to wait another 1-2 days . . rinse and repeat. In reality they have no stock.
2) Coolicool have moved their shipping date to the middle of Dec
3) The only reviews I see on the web are from (what appear to be) hand picked reviewers, or people just using the stock renders.
4) No one on Aliexpress appears to have got one despite thousands of orders.
Interesting for a phone which was supposed to start shipping a week ago.
I want mine!

InsGdt76 said:
So, I have a gut feeling that Elephone is having a tough time producing this phone. Why,?
1) GearBest originally had a shipping date of Nov 23. This is now the middle of Dec and they currently have no stock. This is despite taking thousand of pre-orders. Every time I contact them they say it is packed and ready for shipping and to wait another 1-2 days . . rinse and repeat. In reality they have no stock.
2) Coolicool have moved their shipping date to the middle of Dec
3) The only reviews I see on the web are from (what appear to be) hand picked reviewers, or people just using the stock renders.
4) No one on Aliexpress appears to have got one despite thousands of orders.
Interesting for a phone which was supposed to start shipping a week ago.
I want mine!
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I think Elephone underestimated the amount of pre orders they would receive and are shipping first to customers the purchased the S7 directly from them rather than stocking resellers.
I know Gearbest have the Black 4gb/64gb in stock - about 190 pieces left - for $229 as mine has just been shipped.
As for the other colours/configurations I'm not sure. However I do know the Blue 4gb/64gb is due in stock at both Gearbest & GeekBuying on the 11th Dec as I've spoken to them both.
I originally wanted a the Blue version but didn't want to wait until the new year to get the phone in my hands as it's a Xmas gift to myself (which I do every year) so I changed my order to the Black one which should be here by mid Dec.
So the moral of the story is if you want an S7 ASAP go check out the Black version at Gearbest.

Ru77ell said:
I think Elephone underestimated the amount of pre orders they would receive and are shipping first to customers the purchased the S7 directly from them rather than stocking resellers.
I know Gearbest have the Black 4gb/64gb in stock - about 190 pieces left - for $229 as mine has just been shipped.
As for the other colours/configurations I'm not sure. However I do know the Blue 4gb/64gb is due in stock at both Gearbest & GeekBuying on the 11th Dec as I've spoken to them both.
I originally wanted a the Blue version but didn't want to wait until the new year to get the phone in my hands as it's a Xmas gift to myself (which I do every year) so I changed my order to the Black one which should be here by mid Dec.
So the moral of the story is if you want an S7 ASAP go check out the Black version at Gearbest.
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The thing that really annoys me with GearBest is that they stated a shipping date when you pre-order, but clearly haven't secured the stock to do so. Now when contacted, they know they don't have stock, but won't admit to it. Instead it is "please wait 1 or 2 days more". Honesty goes a long way. I wonder if the other resellers got stuck with this too.
I'd be interested to know when your one arrives.
Mine is now marked as shipped. but I think GearBest are playing games again. If I go to DHL I can see a shipping label has been printed but the parcel hasn't actually been picked up from GearBest. Having worked in a number of companies closely associated with large despatching operations, I can't see why you would tell DHL (a priority shipping service) there is a parcel to pick up, then leave it sitting in Despatch for over 24 hours. . . More games.

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The thing that really annoys me with GearBest is that they stated a shipping date when you pre-order, but clearly haven't secured the stock to do so. Now when contacted, they know they don't have stock, but won't admit to it. Instead it is "please wait 1 or 2 days more". Honesty goes a long way. I wonder if the other resellers got stuck with this too.
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My personal opinion is that Elephone hasn't delivered (so far) on it's promises to resellers. With the S7 looking like its going to be Elephones biggest ever seller - by far, I do think they gave all major resellers the same original delivery date and have struggled to ramp up production. I think this is the case as I've spoken to eFox, Geekbuying, Gearbest and Dealsmachine and they have all initially said they would deliver in late November and now they all all saying mid December.
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I'd be interested to know when your one arrives.
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I'll certainly post here when it arrives, although I went with standard delivery rather than DHL so not expecting it for a few weeks.
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Mine is now marked as shipped. but I think GearBest are playing games again. If I go to DHL I can see a shipping label has been printed but the parcel hasn't actually been picked up from GearBest. Having worked in a number of companies closely associated with large despatching operations, I can't see why you would tell DHL (a priority shipping service) there is a parcel to pick up, then leave it sitting in Despatch for over 24 hours. . . More games.
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This is nothing new for Gearbest and is the reason I chose not to go with DHL, I've ordered a few products via this method with GB and its always taken 3-4-5 days from getting my tracking info for my package to physically enter DHLs system - I've also been hit with import tax a few times which has never happened to me with other shipping companies.
Finally, I hope your receive your device quickly and with no issues, be sure to keep us updated with the situation
Regards

Ru77ell said:
Finally, I hope your receive your device quickly and with no issues, be sure to keep us updated with the situation
Regards
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So the plot thickens. . . .
Using the tracking information I could see that DHL got a shipping notification on the first day . . . . then everything stopped. I have had a lot of things shipped via DHL and other courier services and it is very unusual for a priority service to not update for 24 hours plus.
GearBest via support tickets and LiveChat, just kept telling me to wait 2 more days, wait 3 days for an investigation, wait 2 days for tracking information etc etc etc.
I ended up doing my own investigation by calling DHL on their local contact centre.
Result?
Singapore Customs were holding the phone with concerns that it contained hazardous materials. Specifically the DHL operator questioned whether the phone was a Samsung Galaxy Note 7. I suspect that the designs are so similar that Customs may be mis-identifying these units when x-raying them, as Note 7s are banned from all carriers. As GearBest are the shippers only they can update the shipping information to get it released.
So I contacted GearBest again and twice got "please wait 3-4 days for an investigation". I got a bit stroppy with them at this point and just got a notification through from DHL that the parcel appears to be moving again.
So if you see your Elephone S7 stop moving for an extended period of time on DHL. Start questioning it.

Thanks for the update.
It makes me wonder if Gearbest are writing 'S7' on the documentation and that's what caused the delay?
Also once the parcel has entered the shipping system there's not really too much Gearbest can do to help hurry to process along, unless its a documentation issue - But can see why this can be annoying.
Anyway, glad your package is in the move again, hope you get it soon.
Mine has just left HK airport so hoping it'll be arriving at the UK sorting centre in the next few days with no customs issues.......fingers crossed!

I ordered my S7 64GB via Gearbest on Oct 21, was delivered on 28th Nov to UK.
Given that 22nd Nov was the date which GB said the stocks will arrive, it was pretty fast delivery.
I shipped via Priority Mail some £1-2 extra & there was no customs charges.
(Using the 'courier shipment' option is known to attract customs charges. Best of luck.)

Ru77ell said:
Thanks for the update.
It makes me wonder if Gearbest are writing 'S7' on the documentation and that's what caused the delay?
Also once the parcel has entered the shipping system there's not really too much Gearbest can do to help hurry to process along, unless its a documentation issue - But can see why this can be annoying.
Anyway, glad your package is in the move again, hope you get it soon.
Mine has just left HK airport so hoping it'll be arriving at the UK sorting centre in the next few days with no customs issues.......fingers crossed!
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It was a documentation issue. SG Customs held it until the shipper (GearBest) finally contacted them to update the shipping information. They only did this after sitting on the issue for a week of me getting increasingly agitated with the "Please wait" responses from GearBest.

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I ordered my S7 64GB via Gearbest on Oct 21, was delivered on 28th Nov to UK.
Given that 22nd Nov was the date which GB said the stocks will arrive, it was pretty fast delivery.
I shipped via Priority Mail some £1-2 extra & there was no customs charges.
(Using the 'courier shipment' option is known to attract customs charges. Best of luck.)
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What spec and colour did you order? Apparently Elephone were very late delivering sufficient stocks of the Blue 64GB version and others.

InsGdt76 said:
What spec and colour did you order? Apparently Elephone were very late delivering sufficient stocks of the Blue 64GB version and others.
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Mine was 64 GB, Black.

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Mine was 64 GB, Black.
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Thought it might have been. The black has been in stock most of the way through.

I finally have my hands om my 64GB Blue model and I am quite impressed so far. Usually with Chinese electronics I purchase there always seems to be some quirk or weird behaviour that takes the gloss off the product. After 24 hours, I've yet to find one.

I preordered a green version, but it seems there are production troubles. This morning gearbest sent me a mail:
Thank you for your recent order at Gearbest.com
This is an update about following item:
We are sorry to let you know that we cannot ship it at this time
remain items
sku*quantity:199096209 * 1 , Elephone S7 5.5 inch 4G Phablet
199629301 * 1 , 3D VR Cardboard Glasses Virtual Reality Box
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So, nobody knows when the green version will come out,
and after all the troubles with touchscreen, gps, no source code released i choose the refund. If the situation improve i'll buy it again.

Pre-order includes Samsung Buds+?

There have been some discussions during the last week of Jan regarding a bundle of S20 + buds+ for free if you Pre-order.
I'm on Tmobile US and did not see any mentioning of that, nothing was mentioned also during the announcement.
Does anyone have any details on that?
Thanks.

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There have been some discussions during the last week of Jan regarding a bundle of S20 + buds+ for free if you Pre-order.
I'm on Tmobile US and did not see any mentioning of that, nothing was mentioned also during the announcement.
Does anyone have any details on that?
Thanks.
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It does and it doesn't! Pre-order on Samsung.com and you get a $200 samsung shop credit, which you can use for the buds+.

I'm on the tmobile Jump program so I was planning to upgrade through them.
Last year I did the same for my S10+. They ran similar promotion and I got my Buds..
Just hoping that tmobile will do the same though no info from there on that.

amazon rulz
hi everyone,
pre-ordered my S20 Ultra Silver Grey on Amazon and l got the confirnation that after i will receive them, i will also get the Buds+ from Samsung. super!

Pre-ordered a S20 Ultra 5G yesterday on Italian Samsung website and, yes, there is the free buds+ promotion. Yeah!!!!

For the S10 you bought the phone then submitted a receipt to Samsung. They give you a credit for the price of the buds, but you could spend it on other things if you wanted.
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There have been some discussions during the last week of Jan regarding a bundle of S20 + buds+ for free if you Pre-order.
I'm on Tmobile US and did not see any mentioning of that, nothing was mentioned also during the announcement.
Does anyone have any details on that?
Thanks.
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For the S10 you bought the phone then submitted a receipt to Samsung. They give you a credit for the price of the buds, but you could spend it on other things if you wanted.
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I think there was a form I had to fill up with Samsung... But whatever that is, I hope I will eventually get the Buds+ for free if I get my phone through Tmobile.

I get the buds plus for free as well , just as well with the 1500 spent on the 512gb version , only a pain not getting mine until march 12 ( holland) and not on the 6th like everyone else.went for the grey version as i have not yet had a grey phone before. The option for the free buds was in the ordering options on samsungs website.

pre ordered from UK Vodafone not sure how you submit proof of purchase for the buds+ offer when you buy through their call centre?
anyone have experience in this with previous deals with UK Vodafone?

So in the US, we get a $200 credit, no free buds. I was hoping for the free bauds, and the credit. Oh well.

Doesn't the freebie depend on if you buy from the carrier or from samsung? I know it has differed in the past. Hoping for the credit though so I can get the buds and a case

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Doesn't the freebie depend on if you buy from the carrier or from samsung? I know it has differed in the past. Hoping for the credit though so I can get the buds and a case
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In the us, only the $200 credit is available.

It comes with a $200 credit, and have the option to spend or use it during the pre order. I used it to buy the Galaxy Watch 2, added $49 only.

It depends on the region. US and Korea get a credit and for example Europe gets the Buds+.

T-Mobile just reminded me you get the credit when you sign in and register with your new phone on Shop Samsung. It'll be the $200 credit.

Just preordered the Ultra. Used $200 credit for the free AKG Noise Canceling cans instead (I already have way too many true wireless earbuds, but didn't have any NC anything, so that made up my mind).

You have to go on the Samsung shop app once you get your phone if you ordered outside of Samsung.com or Samsung shop and enter your imei and upload your receipt from your carrier. Then you will get $200 in like 2-6 weeks. I actually got $235 because I registered when they first sent emails out about pre-orders.

I got an email this morning saying pre orders were ready. When I clicked the link within the email, I followed through with the order and was able to get the $235 instant credit since the email was tied to my reservation. Was able to order myself the new Galaxy Buds+, the 45 watt fast wall charger, and black silicon case. Not a bad deal at all especially with me getting $600 off for my S10+. Said delivery by March 4th, less then 2 weeks away ???

US Samsung.com Ultra Pre Order

Just placed any unlocked 512 ultra order.
Shipping date March 4th. Haven’t got the confirmation email yet tho.

My website isn't working and keeps erroring. I also am not getting the additional $35 dollars, maybe I need to wait for an email tomorrow to get that.

Shop Samsung app kept hanging. Tried for about 15 minutes on app and website. Finally got through on the website.

Got through on website and ordered. However, I didn't see my additional $35 for pre-preordering. Guess I'll have to ask about that later.
Don't forget to load cashback. It's 10% right now.

Ordered at 12:03, got a leather case and buds+ with the $200 credit. (You must use credit at checkout or you lose it)
I am getting the S20 Ultra Cosmic Grey with 128GB and trading in a S10e for 300 discount. (I paid 400 for it on black friday so not too bad)
Order confirmed and processing 10 minutes after order placed. Est ship date 3/4. Samsung is usually early tho-Early orders may arrive by the 4th.
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Pre-ordered the 128GB version. Still debating if I want to keep the order or keep the note 10+.
I like my S-Pen but I also like high touch refresh. Plus the S20 is an unlocked version, my note 10+ is Verizon. Hopefully some full reviews come out soon.

Same here, cant see my $35 preorder info?

I missed out on note 10. I ordered the s10+ last year
I would get the note10+ 5g for tmo if I got one because it is shockingly wider than the s20 ultra. I have how they are making the phones longer to inflate the screen size specs.
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Just preordered S20 Ultra and Galaxy Watch 2, and traded in my Note 10+, paid $845 for all. Used the $200 credit for the watch.

I always stay away from chrome when placing a pre order. I don’t know why chrome always sucks during pre order. Maybe too many connections from same browsers.

johnwayne27 said:
I missed out on note 10. I ordered the s10+ last year
I would get the note10+ 5g for tmo if I got one because it is shockingly wider than the s20 ultra. I have how they are making the phones longer to inflate the screen size specs.
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Screens are same width, along with more usable width with slightly less curve on s20ultra. Pretty much a wash. I do agree that a wider phone, back to 18:9 would be nice.

blaksmyth said:
My website isn't working and keeps erroring. I also am not getting the additional $35 dollars, maybe I need to wait for an email tomorrow to get that.
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I placed my order for othe ATT 128GB Ultra - got the 200 credit to buy ear buds - and after I completed the order received an email confirming my order and another email with the $35 credit which I can use on Samsung Shopping....that email said somehting like they noticed it didn't offer it to me when I placed my order so they wanted to make sure I received it.

I was confused by the discount as well, but I got $200 + $35 from the accessories page.

You don't get the $35 on the ultra, which is dumb.

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You don't get the $35 on the ultra, which is dumb.
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I thought the $35 was part of the email reservation from Samsung. I think I got it.

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I thought the $35 was part of the email reservation from Samsung. I think I got it.
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Not for the ultra. It's excluded. I'm contacting them now to find out for sure

You had to use the reservation link to get the $35. They gave me the credit after the fact because I didn't order from the reservation link.

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Not for the ultra. It's excluded. I'm contacting them now to find out for sure
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Its included. Received an email this morning with the extra 35 and a code to use in the accessories store
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Its included. Received an email this morning with the extra 35 and a code to use in the accessories store
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I contacted them. Supposedly I will get an email within 24hrs with the code. I call bull****

Got mine, so I believe them on this one
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General Galaxy Fold 3 UK Owners Thread

Thread for UK Owners.
Looking for the best deal currently myself.
I can see Vodafone have a sliding scale scheme; the more you pay up front the less you pay per month.
£469 up front for the phone then £65 a month for 25gb

I decided to buy from the Samsung Web site. Got £100 voucher from Sammy and trade in Tab S6 and further saving by using Samsung Pay. Also free starter kit worth £79. Good deal all round.

I see mention of a 16gb, is this being sold in the UK?

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I see mention of a 16gb, is this being sold in the UK?
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G - Full phone specifications
www.gsmarena.com
12gb only

I haven't preordered a Samsung device since the s6. I just moved to the UK from America so I am intrigued. However since all Samsung folds are Snapdragon it may not be root friendly.
I also got a decent trade in (450) for the iPhone 11 I previously used in the US. So definitely 27/8 cannot come fast enough

domineus said:
I haven't preordered a Samsung device since the s6. I just moved to the UK from America so I am intrigued. However since all Samsung folds are Snapdragon it may not be root friendly.
I also got a decent trade in (450) for the iPhone 11 I previously used in the US. So definitely 27/8 cannot come fast enough
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The international version should still be root friendly (well as friendly as Samsung phones are) Samsung can't change the rules just because different cpu

I always buy my device using the Samsung upgrade program, and get a sim separately
Currently using a Vodafone esim with unlimited data for £29/month. I usually use a minimum of 600Gb/month, and as much as 2Tb.

Ordered the 512gb Fold3 and watch4 classic, looking forward to it!

Pre-ordered on 3 unlimited everything - first 6 months are 55 then up to 110 - will be shedding the wife's N10 towards future contract costs to reduce further.
Hoping to get a rom together reasonably quickly (depending on how many spanners Sammy have thrown in the works and differences from N20U)

domineus said:
I haven't preordered a Samsung device since the s6. I just moved to the UK from America so I am intrigued. However since all Samsung folds are Snapdragon it may not be root friendly.
I also got a decent trade in (450) for the iPhone 11 I previously used in the US. So definitely 27/8 cannot come fast enough
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I have been developing on the Tab S6 for over a year now and that's snapdragon
The main difference to Exynos i have noticed is lack of modifiable upparam on SD devices (to get rid of annoying red text when rooted)

Just noticed the free Starter Kit is availability until 31 December! This means you do get a S Pen included, in reality.

I did the rounds with a spreadsheet and figured out buying the phone from samsung.com with a vodafone contract was best. They had a deal for £59/mo plus £380 up front, unlimited calls, texts and 100GB 5G data. Total £1796. Nearly £200 cheaper than buying the phone outright and sticking on my £16.21/mo three contract. Going directly through carriers and looking at 100GB+ data was no competition either, vodafone and o2 about £2.2k, Three £2.3k, EE £2.5k etc.
I don't know if that works with tradeins, vouchers etc. so it might be possible to go cheaper.

I got mine from very, got 10% off when making first credit account purchase when using: welcome as discount code I believe…
Ended up paying 1490 down from the 1599.

Had a email from DPD that my Samsung parcel will be delivered tomorrow (20th). Sadly I’m away until next week so has to rearrange the delivery!

bigup7 said:
Had a email from DPD that my Samsung parcel will be delivered tomorrow (20th). Sadly I’m away until next week so has to rearrange the delivery!
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The fold 3 itself? Or accessories maybe?

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Had a email from DPD that my Samsung parcel will be delivered tomorrow (20th). Sadly I’m away until next week so has to rearrange the delivery!
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They done this last year but im sure they held on to them. What’s it say on the order page?

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They done this last year but im sure they held on to them. What’s it say on the order page?
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They didn't hold onto them last year. I got mine early but not a whole week. I can see tracking in my Samsung order which forwards me to DPD but not had an email from DPD yet

Yeah I can see a number starting 70 that goes to dpd but think it’s too short to be tracking

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Had a email from DPD that my Samsung parcel will be delivered tomorrow (20th). Sadly I’m away until next week so has to rearrange the delivery!
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Same here and looks like the Fold3! Sadly I'm away until Monday!

Does the UK Version have dual and eSIM or is it single sim and eSIM disabled like the US version ?