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Hi guys I want to know where can I get a tmobile note 4 without paying for tmobile plan. And I want to pay full. I want Tmobile clean esn note 4 so I can use it with Metro PCS. Ty
TMOBILE store. Tell them you wanna buy it outright.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
BACARDILIMON said:
TMOBILE store. Tell them you wanna buy it outright.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
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They want me to pay for month of service plus deposit for the first month total is close to 900 dollars.
You need to find a corporate store. Call t mobile and ask them what is the corporate store in your area so you can buy a TMOBILE phone out right. Or you might be able to do it with phone sales.
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jcervantes11 said:
They want me to pay for month of service plus deposit for the first month total is close to 900 dollars.
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http://sam.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/57210/Galaxy-Note-4-/-SM-N910.html
They not cheap
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jcervantes11 said:
Hi guys I want to know where can I get a tmobile note 4 without paying for tmobile plan. And I want to pay full. I want Tmobile clean esn note 4 so I can use it with Metro PCS. Ty
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Not if you buy it and have it shipped. You can just cancel the service before .Also you haev 14 days to use and try Tmobile
Yeah find a corporate store. I went to a tmobile inside my local shopping mall, and they told me they cannot sell me the phone outright, even though I am a tmobile customer, they told me some bs about they can't sell phones outright if it is within 2 months of release.
Luckily there are several tmobile stores around my area. Went to one and they sold me the last note 4 they had on stock.
PS: if you don't have a tmobile plan that they can link the phone to they will charge you $779 instead of $750
Failed to get one today, tried all three corporate stores in town. Two were out of stock and one wouldn't sell without a plan. I almost got the device at the first location. The salesperson was about to pull a phone for me when the manager stepped in to check on the transaction and stopped it so I walked out hoping to find it elsewhere.
I really need the device asap so I guess I'll get it with a plan tomorrow and cancel as soon as I can. Understand the desire to save devices for customers staying on plans though. It is what it is.
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jcervantes11 said:
Hi guys I want to know where can I get a tmobile note 4 without paying for tmobile plan. And I want to pay full. I want Tmobile clean esn note 4 so I can use it with Metro PCS. Ty
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The only way you can buy a N910T Note 4 without going thru Tmobile
is to go to eBay, they have new and used ones for sale there.
Check it out!
Good luck!
Misterjunky said:
The only way you can buy a N910T Note 4 without going thru Tmobile
is to go to eBay, they have new and used ones for sale there.
Check it out!
Good luck!
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and risk buying from someone who might stop paying his bill? no thanks =(
I suggest Swappa.com they check ESN's and also check if there is an outstanding balance on the phone before the list is approved.
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and risk buying from someone who might stop paying his bill? no thanks =(
I suggest Swappa.com they check ESN's and also check if there is an outstanding balance on the phone before the list is approved.
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Yes you are right, I did not think of Swappa it's a good place too.
Swappa is another place you can get a Note 4 Tmobile phone.
I sold a couple phones there myself in the past couple years.
Stores are still low on stock so they have every right to reserve them for customers who are upgrading, opening new lines, or using EIP.
You'll have to wait.
I bought one at a T-mobile corporate store yesterday to use on AT&T. I had to buy a pre-pay SIM for 35$ (1 mo unlimited text/voice) in order for them to sell it to me. Wasn't a huge deal - small price to pay for a phone I can root/rom, especially given how locked down the AT&T version is.
btort1 said:
and risk buying from someone who might stop paying his bill? no thanks =(
I suggest Swappa.com they check ESN's and also check if there is an outstanding balance on the phone before the list is approved.
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I heard of people buying from swappa also getting a bad imei after 3 months... craigslist is the worst - never buy from them,
I have always bought them from ebay and then told tmobile I bought I straight out, and put insurance, then waited 2 or 3 weeks, and said something is wrong, it keeps rebooting, I reset it 3 or 4 times, and please send me a replacement for $5.... then when I get the replacement it has a good tmobile imei.... that is my trick...
I would buy it straight at tmobile and put the cheapest plan they have for 40 days, so u can have the sim unlocked, then goto whatever company u want,
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I heard of people buying from swappa also getting a bad imei after 3 months... craigslist is the worst - never buy from them,
I have always bought them from ebay and then told tmobile I bought I straight out, and put insurance, then waited 2 or 3 weeks, and said something is wrong, it keeps rebooting, I reset it 3 or 4 times, and please send me a replacement for $5.... then when I get the replacement it has a good tmobile imei.... that is my trick...
I would buy it straight at tmobile and put the cheapest plan they have for 40 days, so u can have the sim unlocked, then goto whatever company u want,
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"told tmobile I bought I straight out, and put insurance" what do you mean told them you put insurance? don't they check while your in the phone with them when you ask for a replacement?
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"told tmobile I bought I straight out, and put insurance" what do you mean told them you put insurance? don't they check while your in the phone with them when you ask for a replacement?
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When I bought my tmobile note 3 on ebay... I went to the tmobile store, and had them put insurance on the phone, pay $8 for that...
they asked where did u buy it, I told them on another tmobile store,
I play stupid and say, I didn't put insurance at the time of purchase, and my cousin said put insurance on it, told them that, and they see the phone in excellent condition and they put the insurance on the phone,..
wait 2 or 3 weeks, and tell them u have been having problems with the phone restarting on its own... let them know you already reset the phone 3 or 4 times during the week to see if it solve the issue. but that it is still giving you problems..... can you please send me a replacement phone..
once they send u a replacement phone, they charge you $5, and you send the old one back... once you have the replacement it will be a good imei that T-Mobile sent, and u will never have a problems with imei again.. then u can have the sim unlocked.
I bought 2 note 3's, mine and my wife in march, she still has the note 3... I sold mine for $400 to a co-worker the day after I got my note 4...
I have done that before with other phones also, whenever I buy from ebay... I leave the insurance on my plan. the phone is worth the $8 a month.
I bought my note 4 on the jump for 0 down and the installment plan for $31 and change, paid the taxes for $50 something. all I have to do is pay it off, and drop the insurance to $8 and I can have it unlocked after its paid off.
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When I bought my tmobile note 3 on ebay... I went to the tmobile store, and had them put insurance on the phone, pay $8 for that...
they asked where did u buy it, I told them on another tmobile store,
I play stupid and say, I didn't put insurance at the time of purchase, and my cousin said put insurance on it, told them that, and they see the phone in excellent condition and they put the insurance on the phone,..
wait 2 or 3 weeks, and tell them u have been having problems with the phone restarting on its own... let them know you already reset the phone 3 or 4 times during the week to see if it solve the issue. but that it is still giving you problems..... can you please send me a replacement phone..
once they send u a replacement phone, they charge you $5, and you send the old one back... once you have the replacement it will be a good imei that T-Mobile sent, and u will never have a problems with imei again.. then u can have the sim unlocked.
I bought 2 note 3's, mine and my wife in march, she still has the note 3... I sold mine for $400 to a co-worker the day after I got my note 4...
I have done that before with other phones also, whenever I buy from ebay... I leave the insurance on my plan. the phone is worth the $8 a month.
I bought my note 4 on the jump for 0 down and the installment plan for $31 and change, paid the taxes for $50 something. all I have to do is pay it off, and drop the insurance to $8 and I can have it unlocked after its paid off.
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Ahh I see, got it thanks!
Luckily for me, my sister bought my note 4 and shes asking for $200 AND I sold my S5 from at&t for about $390 :good:
Rent-a-Center believe it or not...has them at cash price... same model # just with tMobile crap out of rom
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Rent-a-Center believe it or not...has them at cash price... same model # just with tMobile crap out of rom
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They have them but the cash price locally was $890
I went in to a Tmo store today and told them my brother is coming into town next week for Thanksgiving and I wanted to get him one for his Christmas present, which we exchange that day since we are all together. I told him he has Tmo, but that I obviously dont' want anything on there about it so he might find out early. He told me it costs about $10 more and I said that is fine. I said hell I'm paying $800 on his present, what's ten more. I had my AT&T version that I was going to take back with me. I pulled it out and said I bought mine today and love it so much I wanted to get him one too. They were very nice and actually gave me a T-shirt and some other stuff to give him as well. And FU AT&T...Tmo gives you headphones you cheap bastages. Now I'm just waiting for my unlock code and I'll be in business. Always be friendly and happy. I told them once "If you can't then I understand. I'll take him to a store next week. I just wanted to have the actual present on hand". They bit it hook, line, and sinker.
Got mine for my prepaid plan full price at BestBuy.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/t-mobil...1015007&pid=1219459037265&pcatId=abcat0801002
For those using a Nexus 6 on Verizon and previously had Asurion Insurance, now what? Do we have to cancel the insurance, will Verizon automatically cancel the insurance, or will they continue charging us for insurance per month, even though the phone is showing up as Non Verizon Device? If they keep charging us monthly, does that mean our phones will qualify for Asurion insurance?
My billing cycled and they are still charging me for insurance
I went to a Verizon store today and was told that my insurance from my S5 transferred over. I cut the sim from my S5 and popped it in my nexus 6.
I wouldn't count on it since it shows up as non Verizon device on your account
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I went to a Verizon store today and was told that my insurance from my S5 transferred over. I cut the sim from my S5 and popped it in my nexus 6.
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I've contacted Asurion and Verizon and no one has a freaking clue..... So they both agreed my account will continue to be billed for Asurion insurance, after that point they have no clue what will happen. Asurion is saying they will cover the phone and replace it with a comparable phone, and Verizon is saying I'm not the nexus 6 will not be covered under insurance, but my line still has insurance... WTF My advice to everyone, get moto care
At best if they do cover, comparable at this point would be a locked down note 4 or if Verizon does ever start carrying the nexus 6 then you'd get a Verizon branded one with whatever changes/badging that comes with it.
Worst case its not covered period you've been wasting $10 a month for nothing
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At best if they do cover, comparable at this point would be a locked down note 4 or if Verizon does ever start carrying the nexus 6 then you'd get a Verizon branded one with whatever changes/badging that comes with it.
Worst case its not covered period you've been wasting $10 a month for nothing
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Replacements come from the manufacturer, not the carrier. Getting a replacement is going to be tough from any insurer at this point until decent stock is established.
akellar said:
I wouldn't count on it since it shows up as non Verizon device on your account
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I ordered mine on AT&T and it doesn't even show up just like my nexus 5 i ordered from google play.
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I ordered mine on AT&T and it doesn't even show up just like my nexus 5 i ordered from google play.
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I'm not following your point? Att and Verizon have nothing to do with each other.
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I'm not following your point? Att and Verizon have nothing to do with each other.
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They both use Asurion for insurance, so he was saying just because it doesn't show up on Verizon as Nexus 6, doesn't mean they won't cover it
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They both use Asurion for insurance, so he was saying just because it doesn't show up on Verizon as Nexus 6, doesn't mean they won't cover it
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So what does it show on att?
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I just went and got moto care. I am going to leave my asurion on for 1 more month because both them and Verizon have no clue. I am going to wait for the dust to settle and and decide in January if I'm going to keep asurion.
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I'm not following your point? Att and Verizon have nothing to do with each other.
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They both use Asurion for insurance, so he was saying just because it doesn't show up on Verizon as Nexus 6, doesn't mean they won't cover it
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So what does it show on att?
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This is a picture of my at&t account. Looks exactly like it did when i bought my nexus 5 on google play. Unlike my two note 3's on the account that show the note 3. So Yes and No at the same time. I would think Assurion shouldn't be a problem, but at the same time it bothers me AT&T doesn't recognize its own device? You'd think after branding it with labels and bloatyware (very little) that it would be recognized on their site.
I just spoke with Verizon to confirm that my Nexus 6 was still covered under my existing Asurion coverage. My chat session is below, but they said that the device is covered. I'll definitely be saving a copy of this chat for my records, but it seems that if you already had smartphone insurance on your Verizon line, the Nexus 6 will be covered.
My name is Kenzie B, how may I assist you?
Me: Hi Kenzie
Kenzie B: Hi, how are you today?
Me: Good, thank you
Me: I recently bought the Nexus 6 from Motorola.com
Me: And I have been paying for Asurion insurance on my line for a couple of years
Me: I'm just wondering if my Nexus 6 will be covered through the insurance
Kenzie B: It would be my pleasure to assist you. Is the device currently active on your account?
Me: Yes
Kenzie B: I asked because the device is appearing as a non Verizon device and I am unable to see the type of device that is on the account. I am seeing that the device does have a protection plan so the device will be covered.
Me: Okay great, I also noticed that the device wasn't showing up in my account so just wanted to make sure that it was still covered
Kenzie B: Yes, you are still covered. Thank you for being the most important part of our Verizon family. Was there anything else that I could assist you with today?
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I just spoke with Verizon to confirm that my Nexus 6 was still covered under my existing Asurion coverage. My chat session is below, but they said that the device is covered. I'll definitely be saving a copy of this chat for my records, but it seems that if you already had smartphone insurance on your Verizon line, the Nexus 6 will be covered.
My name is Kenzie B, how may I assist you?
Me: Hi Kenzie
Kenzie B: Hi, how are you today?
Me: Good, thank you
Me: I recently bought the Nexus 6 from Motorola.com
Me: And I have been paying for Asurion insurance on my line for a couple of years
Me: I'm just wondering if my Nexus 6 will be covered through the insurance
Kenzie B: It would be my pleasure to assist you. Is the device currently active on your account?
Me: Yes
Kenzie B: I asked because the device is appearing as a non Verizon device and I am unable to see the type of device that is on the account. I am seeing that the device does have a protection plan so the device will be covered.
Me: Okay great, I also noticed that the device wasn't showing up in my account so just wanted to make sure that it was still covered
Kenzie B: Yes, you are still covered. Thank you for being the most important part of our Verizon family. Was there anything else that I could assist you with today?
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That is a good idea, I am actually doing that now to be on the safe side (getting a chat convo on record).
I did call Verizon and Asurion twice (just to confirm a pattern) and got the same answers as you did, they said the line is covered not the phone itself. As long as the Nexus 6 is on my line that I am paying insurance for, it will be covered. Much relief knowing this $700 beast is not a money burning time bomb lol.
dsmith1549 said:
That is a good idea, I am actually doing that now to be on the safe side (getting a chat convo on record).
I did call Verizon and Asurion twice (just to confirm a pattern) and got the same answers as you did, they said the line is covered not the phone itself. As long as the Nexus 6 is on my line that I am paying insurance for, it will be covered. Much relief knowing this $700 beast is not a money burning time bomb lol.
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How do you prove you have a nexus 6 on your line?
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How do you prove you have a nexus 6 on your line?
Sent from my Nexus 6
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I didn't ask but probably the same as if you didn't send a phone back, or in this case if you didn't send them back the same nexus 6 they sent you overnight, which is you get charged full price for the phone.
Verizon Asurion
I just wanted to post my screen shot of the chat session I had with a Verizon rep today.
She confirmed I would keep my insurance coverage.
I tried looking for answers and could find anything but this thread so I wanted to post what I found as well.
I just wanted to let everyone know my experience today with Verizon and Asurion. When I bought my Nexus 6 from Google I called Verizon and was told I would have to wait till open enrollment to get my Nexus 6 covered. (i still have coverage for my S4). I called Verizon today because it's now open enrollment. The Verizon rep told me that she could enter my info, but that she didn't think Asurion would cover my phone since Verizon didn't have the Nexus 6 available. She ask me to call Asurion to confirm.
The first representative at Asurion told me they would cover my Nexus 6, but since Verizon doesn't have the phone they would only replace it with a comparable device.
I knew Att had the Nexus 6 so I looked up the insurance company for Att. Seems it's the exact same insurance company... Asurion. I called Asurion to see if they would replace the Nexus 6 with a Nexus 6 since they have/cover them for Att. They said no, it's 2 different parts of the company and one is not available for the other. Even if they had 50 Nexus 6s in the warehouse they wouldn't replace it because Verizon doesn't have them available. Furthermore Asurion wouldn't accept any claim for a Nexus 6 on the Verizon network because it's a non authorised device on the Verizon network.
Bottom line it's possible Asurion will not cover any Nexus 6 claims. Not even to replace it with a comparable device. Guess it's time to find a new insurance company for my phone.
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I just wanted to let everyone know my experience today with Verizon and Asurion. When I bought my Nexus 6 from Google I called Verizon and was told I would have to wait till open enrollment to get my Nexus 6 covered. (i still have coverage for my S4). I called Verizon today because it's now open enrollment. The Verizon rep told me that she could enter my info, but that she didn't think Asurion would cover my phone since Verizon didn't have the Nexus 6 available. She ask me to call Asurion to confirm.
The first representative at Asurion told me they would cover my Nexus 6, but since Verizon doesn't have the phone they would only replace it with a comparable device.
I knew Att had the Nexus 6 so I looked up the insurance company for Att. Seems it's the exact same insurance company... Asurion. I called Asurion to see if they would replace the Nexus 6 with a Nexus 6 since they have/cover them for Att. They said no, it's 2 different parts of the company and one is not available for the other. Even if they had 50 Nexus 6s in the warehouse they wouldn't replace it because Verizon doesn't have them available. Furthermore Asurion wouldn't accept any claim for a Nexus 6 on the Verizon network because it's a non authorised device on the Verizon network.
Bottom line it's possible Asurion will not cover any Nexus 6 claims. Not even to replace it with a comparable device. Guess it's time to find a new insurance company for my phone.
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It's a business practice. They don't allocate one carrier's phones for another carrier. In your example, it is a perfect reason why they can't do that. The AT&T Nexus 6 comes with the AT&T logo printed on the back, and the boot screen is the AT&T logo with their jingle.
If you are looking for insurance, look into SquareTrade or MotoCare.
Tndiscgolf said:
I just wanted to let everyone know my experience today with Verizon and Asurion. When I bought my Nexus 6 from Google I called Verizon and was told I would have to wait till open enrollment to get my Nexus 6 covered. (i still have coverage for my S4). I called Verizon today because it's now open enrollment. The Verizon rep told me that she could enter my info, but that she didn't think Asurion would cover my phone since Verizon didn't have the Nexus 6 available. She ask me to call Asurion to confirm.
The first representative at Asurion told me they would cover my Nexus 6, but since Verizon doesn't have the phone they would only replace it with a comparable device.
I knew Att had the Nexus 6 so I looked up the insurance company for Att. Seems it's the exact same insurance company... Asurion. I called Asurion to see if they would replace the Nexus 6 with a Nexus 6 since they have/cover them for Att. They said no, it's 2 different parts of the company and one is not available for the other. Even if they had 50 Nexus 6s in the warehouse they wouldn't replace it because Verizon doesn't have them available. Furthermore Asurion wouldn't accept any claim for a Nexus 6 on the Verizon network because it's a non authorised device on the Verizon network.
Bottom line it's possible Asurion will not cover any Nexus 6 claims. Not even to replace it with a comparable device. Guess it's time to find a new insurance company for my phone.
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Yea, to be honest it would be pretty illogical to think that Verizon would cover this at all since you are not using their phone. Working on their network isn't the same as it being a phone they offer. Asurion can only give you a comparable model based on your carriers offerings, not a comparable model compared to anything available in the world. It's kind of the gamble you take using a non carrier branded phone on a their network.
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It's a business practice. They don't allocate one carrier's phones for another carrier. In your example, it is a perfect reason why they can't do that. The AT&T Nexus 6 comes with the AT&T logo printed on the back, and the boot screen is the AT&T logo with their jingle.
If you are looking for insurance, look into SquareTrade or MotoCare.
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Not to mention the AT&T N6 comes factory locked whereas the Google and T-Mobile versions are unlocked out of the box, do that would be another issue in giving out an AT&T version as a replacement.
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Okay. So I'm going to jump right into this, Basically all at&t members get a 14 day period if you buy a phone or get it on contract with AT&T Next. The 14 days is to decide whether you want the phone or want a different one or just don't want a phone at all. So I was going to trade in my S6 for an S7. So I drive 30 minutes to the nearest AT&T store and, I basically get told That I can't trade it in at a different store so he gives me a location. I drive 1 and a half hours to a Store and They tell me "Sorry, You can't trade in phones that have been ordered online here". So I basically Got lied to by a rep on the phone then lied to by a in-store rep. The reps told me which stores to go to and, Completely Failed to mention about the Return Shipping. Not only did AT&T waste my time. My 14 day period ends tomorrow so I'm basically screwed. Tired of Reps giving incorrect information. I'll just call em up tell them I'm going to switch carriers and see how it goes. I guess its come to the point where I have to do crap like that. They already took 5 days to ship my phone initially. "Overnight" Not so overnight at all.
Thank You AT&T for your horrible information.
Should bring it up in ATT forums. More effective there
I sold the s6 and bought the international s7 with unlocked bootloader.
Nice
Idk I mean they are pretty similar but that is bull. Mean I have an s6 but I'm gonna buy a Nexus next time. Att can stay with their ****ty locked bootloader
Not to mention they just terminated one of the phones on my bill without my authorization! WTF! I had to get my bill credited. I'm so done with AT&T.
So I was just wondering if any of you think it's worth upgrading to the Pixel XL for only $240 as Verizon is giving a deal this Black Friday. Should I stick with my N6 until next year or take the offer?
Or if anyone has a better upgradeable phone which supports CDMA
aroy97 said:
So I was just wondering if any of you think it's worth upgrading to the Pixel XL for only $240 as Verizon is giving a deal this Black Friday. Should I stick with my N6 until next year or take the offer?
Or if anyone has a better upgradeable phone which supports CDMA
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It will cost $240 ? If so you could buy it and flip it for at least $600+
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It will cost $240 ? If so you could buy it and flip it for at least $600+
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The catch is I have to sign a 2 year contract which I actually have no problem with, but I'm sure they're going to notice that the device isn't active on my account since I sold it.
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The catch is I have to sign a 2 year contract which I actually have no problem with, but I'm sure they're going to notice that the device isn't active on my account since I sold it.
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You need to add the total price of the 2 year contract to the price of the new device.
Than estimate the costs using your N6 for 2 years without that contract.
Can be helpful to make a decision.
NLBeev said:
You need to add the total price of the 2 year contract to the price of the new device.
Than estimate the costs using your N6 for 2 years without that contract.
Can be helpful to make a decision.
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well my N6 is already paid off, so it would just be the extra $10/month added to my bill for the next 2 years.
aroy97 said:
The catch is I have to sign a 2 year contract which I actually have no problem with, but I'm sure they're going to notice that the device isn't active on my account since I sold it.
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I have Sprint so I also have CDMA as well so it is an issue finding good phones. The 2 year contact you sign with Verizon is basically a service agreement, meaning you are going to use their service for another 2 years before you have the ability to just bail. Afterwards it goes month to month, at least with Sprint. With Sprint anyways, the phone isn't an issue, assuming the 2 year contract is a purchase not a lease which I suspect it is. For example, my brother signed a 2 yr contract with Sprint, got a Galaxy, then broke it after a year from dropping it too much. He is using some old phone he bought used. No problem. I just got a Nexus 5X after having my Nexus 6 for just one year. Sprint hasn't called either of us demanding why our phones are not being used. We just agreed legally to use their service for another 2 years. If you don't plan on leaving Verizon anyways the contract is negligible. It's just that if you get rid of the pixel and something happens to your Nexus 6, you will be on your own until the 2 yr contract is up.
I've been looking at the Pixel XL new in box like yours would be and they are going for a lot right now given that they are sold out. I highly suggest you look at eBay. New Pixel XL in a box are being priced at $900+
You could buy it at $240 , sell it even at a slightly mark up at $825, then keep the $585. That's very cheap esp for the XL.....
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You need to add the total price of the 2 year contract to the price of the new device.
Than estimate the costs using your N6 for 2 years without that contract.
Can be helpful to make a decision.
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The OP likely is going to keep using Verizon's service anyways whether he buys the Pixel or not. The only difference is if he wanted to leave Verizon or plans to then the contract would lock him in until its over. In the US, most people who are on the major networks (AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile) generally stay with their carrier, there isn't a lot of movement.......the cheap pre-paid, lower tier networks is a different story................
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............ the 2 yr contract is up.
.......the cheap pre-paid, lower tier..
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Thx for the info. In the Netherlands and probably in more EU-countries we have 'sim only contracts'.
Buying a device yourself and a sim only contract is mostly cheaper.
aroy97 said:
well my N6 is already paid off, so it would just be the extra $10/month added to my bill for the next 2 years.
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240 + (24 * 10) is the real price you have to pay for the Pixel.
That's cheap compared with prices here in the Netherlands. (Still > $1000,- for a Pixel XL).
aroy97 said:
So I was just wondering if any of you think it's worth upgrading to the Pixel XL for only $240 as Verizon is giving a deal this Black Friday. Should I stick with my N6 until next year or take the offer?
Or if anyone has a better upgradeable phone which supports CDMA
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Keep in mind the Verizon Pixel XL has a locked bootloader. I believe it's a terrible deal because of that, and you could do just as well simply by buying a 6P from Amazon between Black Friday and the end of the year.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Keep in mind the Verizon Pixel XL has a locked bootloader. I believe it's a terrible deal because of that, and you could do just as well simply by buying a 6P from Amazon between Black Friday and the end of the year.
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well there is a tool released to unlock the bootloader of a Verizon Pixel device (dePixel8). But it could be possible that a future update may force-lock the bootloader again, which is something to think about I guess.
The last time the bootloader on a Verizon device was bypassed, it was the Galaxy S4. Verizon's next update patched the hole that allowed people to do that. While I admit forgetting about dePixel8, it's a virtual lock that Verizon will patch the flaw that allows the bootloader to be unlocked on their next update, when they decide to release it.
That's the other bad thing about getting a Verizon Pixel/Pixel XL. You're at the mercy of Verizon for updates, not Google.
Unlock it, flash the google factory image and disable ota updates to be sure. Assuming you can get it before Google patches the bypass.
Assuming it can be unlocked.
It's up to the OP what he wants to do. However, he needs to be aware of the potential pitfalls of purchasing a device from a carrier on contract. The locked bootloader with the potential of not being able to unlock it and carrier interference with the updates are but two of them. Getting a phone from a carrier for a reduced price is never a good deal. Buying direct is better.
Verizon. Bootloader policy. Possible bloatware (its Verizon do it's impossible to believe something shady won't be in there). Pricing. Nuff said...
I saw this promo. I'd pass. Usually the benefit of a contract is to get the immediate savings right away while forfeiting the ability to move carriers. Here you sign a contract, pay out the a$$ upfront, then get a trickle benefit over 2 yrs. I'd just get a 6p over black friday if you'd like to switch.
It's a good price. But I opted to finance through project Fi instead. I'm not a heavy data user so my monthly is about the same as a contract would be with Verizon. Verizon's service is arguably better but I'm satisfied with Fi, and I really like how well it works internationally, making it a better value to me. Plus I'm not confident that Verizon will release timely updates.
Once you unlock it using DePixel8, you flash google factory images and there's no way Verizon can relock it with future updates.
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Once you unlock it using DePixel8, you flash google factory images and there's no way Verizon can relock it with future updates.
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maybe, but back when I had a S5 and needed tech support for it to get it replaced, Verizon representative notified me over the phone that they wont do anything as they were able to see that I wasn't on a stock ROM and that I was rooted. Although the representative just told me to reflash the stock ROM and keep it unrooted and to call back the next day.
Nonetheless I'm sure they will be able to do the same with my Pixel and void my warranty, best to just buy it from Google directly and avoid all of that crap.
Thanks everyone for your input and advice
The 10$ price is for the 32gb Pixel only, which is a good price. The 128gb Pixel is 15$ * 24mo, the 32gb XL is 20$ * 24mo and the 128gb XL is 25$ * 24mo.
There's still a savings to be had on all variants however not enough of a savings on the 128gb XL version for me, I was actually hesitating giving to my unlimited to get two 128gb XL version if it was 240$ a phone, not the case.
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Nonetheless I'm sure they will be able to do the same with my Pixel and void my warranty, best to just buy it from Google directly and avoid all of that crap.
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It's indeed 'better' to buy a phone separately from the provider. Here (Netherlands) we have many people paying too much, because the 2-year contact automatically continues. Many forget to change the contract after 2 years.
I dont know what to do? Can you help me with pros and cons (purchase through Samsung Note 7 deal)
I read that worldwide the phones would be unlocked either through Samsung or a carrier. I know in Aus they're never locked on plans
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I read that worldwide the phones would be unlocked either through Samsung or a carrier. I know in Aus they're never locked on plans
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I called Samsung they said the they would ship phones locked to carrier.
I called Verizon they said they sell their phones unlocked.
I would love to buy from Verizon unlocked, but the 425 deal for trade in for previous note 7 owners is too good to pass up
gingi999 said:
I called Samsung they said the they would ship phones locked to carrier.
I called Verizon they said they sell their phones unlocked.
I would love to buy from Verizon unlocked, but the 425 deal for trade in for previous note 7 owners is too good to pass up
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Verizon also has a trade in deal the same if not better than Samsung. Verizon does not require the previous purchase of the note 7. If you get a Verizon Note 8 through Best Buy its even a better deal. Best Buy will give $150 off. If you get an Unlocked phone I heard you risk not getting things like verizon apps or wifi calling, visual voicemail etc.
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Samsung Galaxy Note8 (SKU 6015800). Total Retail Price: $936.00. Total Sale Price $306.00 (after $150 savings and max trade-in credits). Verizon trade-in bill credit offer valid on the Samsung Galaxy Note8 which must be purchased and activated on a Verizon Device Payment (24-month financing option with either $0 down or down payment) plan. Taxes applied to price of phone prior to trade-in credit. Not all phones are eligible for trade-in and trade-in value may vary. Phone must be in good-working and cosmetic condition. Go to vzw.com to submit eligible trade-in, sign in to My Verizon, and follow the instructions to submit your trade-in request. Not compatible with other trade-in offers; no rainchecks. Must be activated with eligible wireless service (including voice and data). If wireless service is canceled, the installment agreement balance will be due. Taxes/surcharges due at time of purchase. Not available in all locations and some stores may have additional limitations. No rainchecks. Savings are deducted off the full total price of the device and are reflected in reduced monthly payments over the life of the device; these savings are applied directly to the customer's Verizon Wireless account and will not occur at Best Buy point of sale. Verizon bill credit will be applied within 2–3 billing cycles. Offer may not be combinable with other credits, discounts and offers.
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Verizon also has a trade in deal the same if not better than Samsung. Verizon does not require the previous purchase of the note 7. If you get a Verizon Note 8 through Best Buy its even a better deal. Best Buy will give $150 off. If you get an Unlocked phone I heard you risk not getting things like verizon apps or wifi calling, visual voicemail etc.
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Up to 50% off Samsung Galaxy Note8
with select cell phone trade-in.
Trade in a select phone shown below, pre-order a Galaxy Note8 on a monthly installment plan for Verizon, and get the phone for as low as $12.75/month after additional $150 savings. Trade-in savings will be received in the form of a bill credit applied directly to your Verizon account.
Trade-In Device
Save $480 Monthly Price
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Google Pixel XL
LG G6
Moto Z Force
$12.75/mo.
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Save $336 Monthly Price
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Google Pixel
LG G5
LG V20
Motorola Z Droid
HTC 10
$18.75/mo.
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Samsung Galaxy S5
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LG G4
LG V10
Moto Z Play
HTC M9
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Samsung Galaxy Note8 (SKU 6015800). Total Retail Price: $936.00. Total Sale Price $306.00 (after $150 savings and max trade-in credits). Verizon trade-in bill credit offer valid on the Samsung Galaxy Note8 which must be purchased and activated on a Verizon Device Payment (24-month financing option with either $0 down or down payment) plan. Taxes applied to price of phone prior to trade-in credit. Not all phones are eligible for trade-in and trade-in value may vary. Phone must be in good-working and cosmetic condition. Go to vzw.com to submit eligible trade-in, sign in to My Verizon, and follow the instructions to submit your trade-in request. Not compatible with other trade-in offers; no rainchecks. Must be activated with eligible wireless service (including voice and data). If wireless service is canceled, the installment agreement balance will be due. Taxes/surcharges due at time of purchase. Not available in all locations and some stores may have additional limitations. No rainchecks. Savings are deducted off the full total price of the device and are reflected in reduced monthly payments over the life of the device; these savings are applied directly to the customer's Verizon Wireless account and will not occur at Best Buy point of sale. Verizon bill credit will be applied within 2–3 billing cycles. Offer may not be combinable with other credits, discounts and offers.
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Problem for me is I have a g4 and iPhone se. Samsung gives me 425 and Verizon only 240. Its for me and my wife so multiply that by 2, big money at that point.
I never use any verizon apps and dont thing I ever used wifi calling, are those the only things I lose?
Same hardware with different firmware. I would get unlocked , if you use wifi calling and other Verizon features, flash the Verizon firmware.
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I was debating between the two myself for quite a while (until like 5 minutes ago when I submitted my preorder for an unlocked phone through Samsung).
Both Verizon and Samsung have confirmed (via webchat so...) that the internals of all the phones sold in the United States are the same. Per both Verizon and Samsung have told me that all features will work (HD voice, LTE+, wifi calling, etc).
The unlocked phone through Samsung is on backorder and wont ship until the week of 10/1, but Verizon told me the phones preordered through them will still be delivered by the 14th.
I went with the unlocked simply because its like $30 cheaper, I dont intend to turn in my current phone, Verizon's website wont actually let me preorder, and I'm wary of preordering through Verizon on the chance they **** with my old school unlimited plan.
Like I said before my biggest concern is Verizon will sell it to you unlocked but if you buy it from Samsung they will lock it for Verizon. That's my dilemma. If Samsung is just saying that they are locking it for Verizon but they don't actually lock it cuz the Verizon doesn't really lock it I would get the Verizon version.
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Like I said before my biggest concern is Verizon will sell it to you unlocked but if you buy it from Samsung they will lock it for Verizon. That's my dilemma. If Samsung is just saying that they are locking it for Verizon but they don't actually lock it cuz the Verizon doesn't really lock it I would get the Verizon version.
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Why would Samsung lock the unlocked version to a carrier when they sell the carrier locked version as well?
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I was debating between the two myself for quite a while (until like 5 minutes ago when I submitted my preorder for an unlocked phone through Samsung).
Both Verizon and Samsung have confirmed (via webchat so...) that the internals of all the phones sold in the United States are the same. Per both Verizon and Samsung have told me that all features will work (HD voice, LTE+, wifi calling, etc).
The unlocked phone through Samsung is on backorder and wont ship until the week of 10/1, but Verizon told me the phones preordered through them will still be delivered by the 14th.
I went with the unlocked simply because its like $30 cheaper, I dont intend to turn in my current phone, Verizon's website wont actually let me preorder, and I'm wary of preordering through Verizon on the chance they **** with my old school unlimited plan.
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I am trading my S7Edge for the Note 8 on Verizon. I preordered on Friday Sept 1st evening late, the phone is being delivered tomorrow, Tuesday via FedEx. Just FYI.
gingi999 said:
Like I said before my biggest concern is Verizon will sell it to you unlocked but if you buy it from Samsung they will lock it for Verizon. That's my dilemma. If Samsung is just saying that they are locking it for Verizon but they don't actually lock it cuz the Verizon doesn't really lock it I would get the Verizon version.
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The Verizon branded phone (both through Samsung and through Verizon) are locked to Verizon, however Verizon will unlock the phone once you've paid it off (although if you bought it through Samsung I guess they wouldn't know you're on an installment plan and they should unlock it for you). They may also unlock it if you're traveling internationally and will keep your Verizon contract, I'm not 100% on that. When I asked about that they said I could just add Verizon's international calling plan to my plan which got a big ol eye roll from me.
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Why would Samsung lock the unlocked version to a carrier when they sell the carrier locked version as well?
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That's the question I asked the rep at Samsung. And that's why I was afraid to take a chance by getting the Verizon version.
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The Verizon branded phone (both through Samsung and through Verizon) are locked to Verizon, however Verizon will unlock the phone once you've paid it off (although if you bought it through Samsung I guess they wouldn't know you're on an installment plan and they should unlock it for you). They may also unlock it if you're traveling internationally and will keep your Verizon contract, I'm not 100% on that. When I asked about that they said I could just add Verizon's international calling plan to my plan which got a big ol eye roll from me.
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Verizon devices are normally unlocked.
TheClap said:
I was debating between the two myself for quite a while (until like 5 minutes ago when I submitted my preorder for an unlocked phone through Samsung).
Both Verizon and Samsung have confirmed (via webchat so...) that the internals of all the phones sold in the United States are the same. Per both Verizon and Samsung have told me that all features will work (HD voice, LTE+, wifi calling, etc).
The unlocked phone through Samsung is on backorder and wont ship until the week of 10/1, but Verizon told me the phones preordered through them will still be delivered by the 14th.
I went with the unlocked simply because its like $30 cheaper, I dont intend to turn in my current phone, Verizon's website wont actually let me preorder, and I'm wary of preordering through Verizon on the chance they **** with my old school unlimited plan.
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Not sure if it matters now, but I pre-ordered directly through Verizon, received my note 8 on the 5th, and my old-school unlimited data plan was untouched. Also - tethering using the sim-card trick still works: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...erizon-udp-t3668655/post73682021#post73682021
win.
My main reason for not going with the Verizon version is that they remove too much of the Samsung stuff essentially things like Samsung cloud and i think even Samsung pass. Never the less i think i only use the hd voice as of now with my s8+. So I'm still waiting to see what developes here in the coming days and then make my choice whether ill go with the unlocked version or Verizon. Verizon get your grubby paws of the phones but hey good looking out on the service superior.
saulc1981 said:
My main reason for not going with the Verizon version is that they remove too much of the Samsung stuff essentially things like Samsung cloud and i think even Samsung pass.
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Pardon my ignorance but I have the unlocked version and I also have Verizon as my carrier and I don't see a Samsung Cloud app?
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xbmoyx said:
Pardon my ignorance but I have the unlocked version and I also have Verizon as my carrier and I don't see a Samsung Cloud app?
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go to Setting/Cloud and account and u will see it.
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go to Setting/Cloud and account and u will see it.
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Very cool, thanks.
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Is anybody else having problems with the My Verizon app on the Unlocked version? It keeps telling me I need a code to get into my account but it keeps failing to send the code for me to verify my account? I did an online chat with Verizon earlier about this and they're pretty worthless.
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xbmoyx said:
Is anybody else having problems with the My Verizon app on the Unlocked version? It keeps telling me I need a code to get into my account but it keeps failing to send the code for me to verify my account? I did an online chat with Verizon earlier about this and they're pretty worthless.
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It's working fine for me.