talked to a rep in one of the local stores who told me the eris was worth $220-$230 in the verizon buy back program.
well shoot, that could get me 2 droid X's, I'll just keep waiting for the incredible HD... or the HTC Merge... or the Motorola Olympus... so many leaked phones just need to be confirmed by now sheesh.
It tells me $132
http://www.trade-in.vzw.com/
And after playing with the Droid X at work and Fascinate (my actual work phone), and Incredible (a supercharged Eris), I'm going to wait until the next HTC comes out.
Looking for an Evo on Verizon, basically. 4.3" screen, front-facing camera, LTE, aaaaaand I'm sold.
Btw, if this is your first Android phone, try not to get one with a 'skin' on it. Stock 'android' is next in line, Droid's Motoblur is just OK, and the Samsung's software CRIPPLES the phone, is awkward and ugly looking, and isn't even Froyo yet.
I grab my 3.2" Eris more than my 4" Fascinate (fastest processor on market).
Sucks to say.
Wait for the next gen, at the beginning of the year, I bet.
pkopalek said:
It tells me $132
http://www.trade-in.vzw.com/
And after playing with the Droid X at work and Fascinate (my actual work phone), and Incredible (a supercharged Eris), I'm going to wait until the next HTC comes out.
Looking for an Evo on Verizon, basically. 4.3" screen, front-facing camera, LTE, aaaaaand I'm sold.
Btw, if this is your first Android phone, try not to get one with a 'skin' on it. Stock 'android' is next in line, Droid's Motoblur is just OK, and the Samsung's software CRIPPLES the phone, is awkward and ugly looking, and isn't even Froyo yet.
I grab my 3.2" Eris more than my 4" Fascinate (fastest processor on market).
Sucks to say.
Wait for the next gen, at the beginning of the year, I bet.
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They'll have one. Look up the Mecha.
Looking for an Evo on Verizon, basically. 4.3" screen, front-facing camera, LTE, aaaaaand I'm sold.
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heh, look at my post. I mentioned the droid incredible HD
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no front facing camera, but that's verizon. verizon does NOT like video chatting for some odd reason, it's why they made the fascinate drop the front facing camera unlike all the other galaxy S series phones.
I'm holding off till February (nexus S coming to verizon then), or waiting to see if the motorola olympus (4g, dual core, 4+inch screen) gets fully rooted, e-fuse chip be damned.
I found the buyback program several days ago, too. I see one small potential problem, what value or devalue will Verizon assign if you have rooted and flashed your phone to another rom?
If you send your phone in and they don't like what they receive, then you can't get your phone returned. I would hate to send in my rooted phone, only to be told sorry your phone was rooted and has no value to us, we are giving you nothing.
I save everything and I have not touched my wife's Droid Eris. Is it possible to reflash the DROID Eris back to the stock rom as shipped before selling it back to Verizon.
Thanks.
Acton_Minuteman said:
I found the buyback program several days ago, too. I see one small potential problem, what value or devalue will Verizon assign if you have rooted and flashed your phone to another rom?
If you send your phone in and they don't like what they receive, then you can't get your phone returned. I would hate to send in my rooted phone, only to be told sorry your phone was rooted and has no value to us, we are giving you nothing.
I save everything and I have not touched my wife's Droid Eris. Is it possible to reflash the DROID Eris back to the stock rom as shipped before selling it back to Verizon.
Thanks.
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Yeah, just use the RUU. google "xda eris verizon ruu" it's around. Puts EVERYTHING to 100% stock.
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Yeah, just use the RUU. google "xda eris verizon ruu" it's around. Puts EVERYTHING to 100% stock.
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there are also a few tutorials on how to do this in the dev section
Let's say I were still on contract and sent my phone in, would I have to pay the full price on a phone of my choice or could I get the 2 year contract deal? I assume it's likely the full price since I'm already on a 2 year contract.
dalladubb said:
Let's say I were still on contract and sent my phone in, would I have to pay the full price on a phone of my choice or could I get the 2 year contract deal? I assume it's likely the full price since I'm already on a 2 year contract.
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Only trying will tell for sure, but from what I've seen others report, most likely you would pay a discounted price at least, not the full retail. Possibly even the regular upgrade price if it's a $99+ phone with an upgrade normally.
Ok, I did this so I'll let you know the details.
You can trade in a phone for a verizon credit of 132. This does not get you out of your current contract/get you an early upgrade. I happened to have 3 erises (eri?) crap out in under a year, and if you act irritated to the rep they will probably upgrade you to a D inc. In this case, you got the upgrade because of the phone issues, so you can trade it it.
Long story short, this is nice if you are up for and upgrade, but its not a way out of your current contract.
Hope this helps!
Would they take a phone with a bad ESN? Also heard bestbuy and Walmart have buyback programs, wonder if those are any good...
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Not sure if they would buy back a phone with a bad ESN.
So to my understanding, you send your device to Verizon and through the course of 30 days they will receive the device verify that it works, send you a gift card for $132 and then you could use that to buy a new phone.
Now the question is, will you have to buy the phone for full retail value then? Do you get your upgrade early and then get the discounted price? Or do you get a discounted price without using your upgrade?
I would seriously jump on this for a more up to date smartphone if it didn't take away my upgrade and I still got a discounted price.
But I think the sad thing is your with out a phone for a maximum 30 days.
TheDoctor1177 said:
So to my understanding, you send your device to Verizon and through the course of 30 days they will receive the device verify that it works, send you a gift card for $132 and then you could use that to buy a new phone.
Now the question is, will you have to buy the phone for full retail value then? Do you get your upgrade early and then get the discounted price? Or do you get a discounted price without using your upgrade?
I would seriously jump on this for a more up to date smartphone if it didn't take away my upgrade and I still got a discounted price.
But I think the sad thing is your with out a phone for a maximum 30 days.
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Having the gift card wouldn't change the price of anything, so if you would have to pay full retail normally then you would still with the gift card. If you're eligible for an upgrade, then you would be able to get the upgrade price.
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Having the gift card wouldn't change the price of anything, so if you would have to pay full retail normally then you would still with the gift card. If you're eligible for an upgrade, then you would be able to get the upgrade price.
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That's what I was thinking.
Does anybody know how long this will last? I'm holding out for an Incredible2/HD or Bionic, but will upgrade to the Thunderbolt if the program won't last till Q2...
*edit* went to my local store, they don't know when this will expire and were shocked that the Eris was worth $132. The person I spoke to speculated that this was to lure AT&T iPhone users for what that's worth.
Worth much less now
Just checked recently and the trade in value is now $32.
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Just checked recently and the trade in value is now $32.
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that sucks, Best Buy is offering $66 right now...
Ebay is trying to drum up sales now, say they'll give me $103 for my Eris... think I'll hang with it for awhile yet or use Best Buy's trade in/buy back...
http://green.ebay.com/instantsale/
http://www.bestbuytradein.com/bb/QuoteCalculatorCellPhones.cfm
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Misc/Bu...cid=TC|8063|best buy buy-back||S|b|6848940759
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It tells me $132
http://www.trade-in.vzw.com/
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Things sure have changed, or everyone took advantage of this while it was hot.
Currently $32 for the eris
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So I got an early upgrade of 6 months ahead of my original upgrade a week later, the phone line that i got still says that i have an open upgrade, if there any reason why ? Billing cycle ends in 9 more days btw
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
That's weird, but I'd take advantage of it. Buy another phone and sell it or use it on another line.
jgalan14 said:
So I got an early upgrade of 6 months ahead of my original upgrade a week later, the phone line that i got still says that i have an open upgrade, if there any reason why ? Billing cycle ends in 9 more days btw
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
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I had the same situation. DON'T SAY ANYTHING!! I let it go through one billing cycle to make sure it was still there and it was. I was able to use it again and they never caught it
more then likely, whoever set ur phone up at the sprint store did an ESN swap and not an upgrade.. i used to work for a sprint retailer and i've seen associates do this so many times..
if u don't see an $18 upgrade fee on ur next bill then thats exactly what happened, and i wouldn't worry about it at all...
yeah, leave it be and enjoy an error in your favor.
i've got just the opposite and have to go back to re-enable my upgradabilty since they forgot to turn it back on after returning my evo 3d. but i may end up getting it again since sprint has fixed the data problem in my area and is now better than it used to be.
Thanks for the replys guys , it looks like I will have an upgrade for the nexus phone if it comes out on sprint lol
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
I would snag the GS2 whenever it drops lol
bk718 said:
more then likely, whoever set ur phone up at the sprint store did an ESN swap and not an upgrade.. i used to work for a sprint retailer and i've seen associates do this so many times..
if u don't see an $18 upgrade fee on ur next bill then thats exactly what happened, and i wouldn't worry about it at all...
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Every rep knows not to do that or their employer would be out the cost of the phone. You must have worked with some real idiots.
What happens is, OP might have accepted some type of deal or credit...
Then they go in and manually change the eligibility... OP, check your contract... What does it say for term? 24 Months? or NC? I suggest using it before you lose it. They do this thing called a audit you know...
Well this is what I see in my account so I think I won't be able to use
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jgalan14 said:
So I got an early upgrade of 6 months ahead of my original upgrade a week later, the phone line that i got still says that i have an open upgrade, if there any reason why ? Billing cycle ends in 9 more days btw
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
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You're a SERO/Everything Plus Plan customer aren't you? On the store's end, they did the upgrade correctly. Now when you go somewhere else to use the "second" upgrade (not a corporate store, go to Best Buy or something), they're going to notice that your end date is 2 years from now even though you're upgrade eligible. 95% chance they give you the upgrade anyways because it's money for them. The people at the first store are going to get their report back saying that the upgrade actually DIDN'T go through. So they call up their own support line, which gives them credit for the error, but then the second store you went to gets screwed out of their commision. So for example, if you used your second upgrade towards a Nexus S 4G, they just sold you a $550 phone for $150. Get it? Don't ask how I know. I never did this, but I'm friends with a manager at a Sprint indirect store who explained it to me. He said the second store you go to won't come after you because Sprint has a "customer is always right" policy (don't quote me on that). He said he's done it for the same customer 3 times and nothing has happened.
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You're a SERO/Everything Plus Plan customer aren't you? On the store's end, they did the upgrade correctly. Now when you go somewhere else to use the "second" upgrade (not a corporate store, go to Best Buy or something), they're going to notice that your end date is 2 years from now even though you're upgrade eligible. 95% chance they give you the upgrade anyways because it's money for them. The people at the first store are going to get their report back saying that the upgrade actually DIDN'T go through. So they call up their own support line, which gives them credit for the error, but then the second store you went to gets screwed out of their commision. So for example, if you used your second upgrade towards a Nexus S 4G, they just sold you a $550 phone for $150. Get it? Don't ask how I know. I never did this, but I'm friends with a manager at a Sprint indirect store who explained it to me. He said the second store you go to won't come after you because Sprint has a "customer is always right" policy (don't quote me on that). He said he's done it for the same customer 3 times and nothing has happened.
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Mm i see, I well thanks for the info I wouldn't get the nexus s I have already maybe an evo 3d I would activate it tho just sell it on eBay or give it to my brother
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
its an error in the system they use, think back, did the rep say anything unusual
like, hmm it didn't apply your upgrade price, or bare with me I've had a system error
happens all the time, now the rep should have gone back into your account and manually applied the upgrade, but more then likely didn't
it's an in house violation on the rep, and the corp system IT guys are trying to fix it
I wont go into anymore detail as to what it is or how I know
pm me if you want any further info
gabemeyers said:
its an error in the system they use, think back, did the rep say anything unusual
like, hmm it didn't apply your upgrade price, or bare with me I've had a system error
happens all the time, now the rep should have gone back into your account and manually applied the upgrade, but more then likely didn't
it's an in house violation on the rep, and the corp system IT guys are trying to fix it
I wont go into anymore detail as to what it is or how I know
pm me if you want any further info
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So can I use it?
LOL well yeah since they moved my upgrade 6 months as soon as it appears on my account I went to get the phone it took them a second time to activate it cause the first time didn't go thru
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
jgalan14 said:
So can I use it?
LOL well yeah since they moved my upgrade 6 months as soon as it appears on my account I went to get the phone it took them a second time to activate it cause the first time didn't go thru
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
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You can use it but you'll get the rep in trouble if you do. They would have to pay the difference of the retail price of the phone and the price they gave it to you for. So if it's a NS4G and they sold it to you for $150, $550 - $150 = $400 out of their own pocket, plus a slap on the wrist.
Product F(RED) said:
You can use it but you'll get the rep in trouble if you do. They would have to pay the difference of the retail price of the phone and the price they gave it to you for. So if it's a NS4G and they sold it to you for $150, $550 - $150 = $400 out of their own pocket, plus a slap on the wrist.
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Oh man I'll just leave there then
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
chrischoi said:
Every rep knows not to do that or their employer would be out the cost of the phone. You must have worked with some real idiots.
What happens is, OP might have accepted some type of deal or credit...
Then they go in and manually change the eligibility... OP, check your contract... What does it say for term? 24 Months? or NC? I suggest using it before you lose it. They do this thing called a audit you know...
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wow.. amazing how u can speak for what "every" rep knows about.. are u in the minds of every rep??? I used to to do training sessions in different areas for employees, and u would be surprised at what "every" rep knows and don't know..
ie: employee does esn swap and not an upgrade.. employee still gets paid commission on following check.. 3-6 months later store gets hit with price of phone, not employee.. depending on how retailer operates, employee losses that commission in 3-6 months, not pay for the phone..
like i said.. i worked for sprint retailer for years and have seen this NUMEROUS times..
retailer is to corporate, like night is to day.. complete opposites..
I think I might get the free nexus s 4G lol is free and i could get it at best buy look
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...nly-ball-and-cha/&category=classic&postPage=1
What you think?
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
jgalan14 said:
I think I might get the free nexus s 4G lol is free and i could get it at best buy look
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...nly-ball-and-cha/&category=classic&postPage=1
What you think?
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
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Use it asap. Because eventually the first store is gonna call corporate because the first upgrade didn't go through correctly. They check their upgrades are the end of every month.
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Use it asap. Because eventually the first store is gonna call corporate because the first upgrade didn't go through correctly. They check their upgrades are the end of every month.
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Ok will do i was gonna wait for the damn galaxy s 2 and sell it but for the nexus s I would keep just to play around with it lol
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
Product F(RED) said:
Use it asap. Because eventually the first store is gonna call corporate because the first upgrade didn't go through correctly. They check their upgrades are the end of every month.
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On a side note can you make the gingerbread and myns theme that you make for the evo a while back but for the 3d if possible just as skin since I haven't rooted yet I would really appreciate it and i'm pretty sure a lot people will too
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
As stated, who here has gotten the sprint premier letter stating It's ending?
And how mad are you guys about it?
And who is leaving Sprint b/c of this?
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I did not get the letter. Kinda makes me mad however it's currently the best for unlimited data. Not leaving unless they cap or throttle it. If that's the case, I will go back with cricket. It would be cheaper, and throttled also.
I don't know if I will leave or not. I spoke to a CS rep on the phone and she said I will still get my upgrade from this year and be able to upgrade next year too. The letter said something completely different then what the woman on the phone said. I am upgrading as soon as I become eligible(November). I don't think I will leave over this because you can't get yearly upgrades anywhere else, but I do think that they might lose some customers over this. The crappy data speeds and no 4G expansion going on right now, I wouldn't be surprised if they lost some customers over this. Especially after they use their last updgrade.
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I don't know if I will leave or not. I spoke to a CS rep on the phone and she said I will still get my upgrade from this year and be able to upgrade next year too. The letter said something completely different then what the woman on the phone said. I am upgrading as soon as I become eligible(November). I don't think I will leave over this because you can't get yearly upgrades anywhere else, but I do think that they might lose some customers over this. The crappy data speeds and no 4G expansion going on right now, I wouldn't be surprised if they lost some customers over this. Especially after they use their last updgrade.
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Totally agree with this post.
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brol1k said:
As stated, who here has gotten the sprint premier letter stating It's ending?
And how mad are you guys about it?
And who is leaving Sprint b/c of this?
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Have not got the letter, but staying as long as I can keep my Simply Everything plan.
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lost my premier in april with the first round of changes. I have two Sero premium lines; can't leave, it just can't be beat. If the new network changes take effect, sprint will actually have great 3G and better coverage, and that will make it an awesome network. if...
here's to hoping, cause with my plan I'm not going anywhere, and this (data) $hit has got to get better.
housry23 said:
I don't know if I will leave or not. I spoke to a CS rep on the phone and she said I will still get my upgrade from this year and be able to upgrade next year too. The letter said something completely different then what the woman on the phone said. I am upgrading as soon as I become eligible(November). I don't think I will leave over this because you can't get yearly upgrades anywhere else, but I do think that they might lose some customers over this. The crappy data speeds and no 4G expansion going on right now, I wouldn't be surprised if they lost some customers over this. Especially after they use their last updgrade.
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Every time I've really wanted an upgrade, I've gotten one, (when not eligible) , after a single phone call to Sprint. You just gotta "work it" a little bit, and they'll do it. Sprint is NOT in the position to be losing customers over the issue. Win for us: it's definitely a "flipper's market" right now for Sprint customers.
(I even BRIEFLY considered asking for another full-upgrade when I got the EpicTouch a few days ago, but my brain just wouldn't let me say so much bull**** to another human being... (considering I just got a premature upgrade for my EVO3D)......
But, it did let me say just enough to get the add-a-line price of the phone knocked down from $199 to $75, lol.
<<bringing it since 2010>>
got it yesterday. between this, fees slowly going up and the fact there 3g network in my area is pure crap im headed to verizon.
Im to the point where ill pay more for capped data but actually be on a reliable network something sprint is not in my area.
2k4mach said:
got it yesterday. between this, fees slowly going up and the fact there 3g network in my area is pure crap im headed to verizon.
Im to the point where ill pay more for capped data but actually be on a reliable network something sprint is not in my area.
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Wish I could leave, but around here verizon is even worse. They are not actually even able to take customers. Every cell provider sucks around here except US Cellular, but they are only good around here, and suck everywhere else. So I just change my prl and roam on US Cellular, best of both worlds, just have to watch the roaming usage, lol...........
It does suck, but at least you get one more Gold Upgrade in 2012. Assuming you upgrade on or before 10/01/2012. I had them push up my upgrade to this month so I could order my 3D now, instead of waiting for 10/01/11. This is on their website.
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Well i gotta get my lsdy her iPhone when it drops. They told me I have to upgrade by end of October.
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Leaving because a company is trying to do more to make money and boost its pretty crappy 3G speeds by eliminating stuff like the premier program is a stupid reason to leave. No other carrier will offer you that either.
Sprint will not care if the few of you getting-mad-becasue-you-don't-get-premier-perks decide to up and leave. You were probably the reason they eliminated it, that and insurance fraud.
Nothing Sprint does short of raising prices to match or become higher than VZW will ever make me leave.
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Leaving because a company is trying to do more to make money and boost its pretty crappy 3G speeds by eliminating stuff like the premier program is a stupid reason to leave. No other carrier will offer you that either.
Sprint will not care if the few of you getting-mad-becasue-you-don't-get-premier-perks decide to up and leave. You were probably the reason they eliminated it, that and insurance fraud.
Nothing Sprint does short of raising prices to match or become higher than VZW will ever make me leave.
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Ummm well I've had Sprint for 8 years never did any sort of fraud or insurance scheme, buy them there are the bad seeds hahaha, And ATT AND VZW is offering early upgrades tho I think It's for iPhone users only tho.
Basically Sprint is going against everything they've said so far, it'll be time when they take out unlimited data as Dan Hesse said himself It's possible. And believe me the horrible 3G speeds I definitely see it as Iive in NYC and speeds is HORRIBLE!!!!
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housry23 said:
I don't know if I will leave or not. I spoke to a CS rep on the phone and she said I will still get my upgrade from this year and be able to upgrade next year too. The letter said something completely different then what the woman on the phone said. I am upgrading as soon as I become eligible(November). I don't think I will leave over this because you can't get yearly upgrades anywhere else, but I do think that they might lose some customers over this. The crappy data speeds and no 4G expansion going on right now, I wouldn't be surprised if they lost some customers over this. Especially after they use their last updgrade.
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im still month to month with sprint and not changing anything until the prime comes out, but was looking into tmobile and they have yearly upgrades it seems, not a full 2 year contract price but close. All I know about this is what I read, I was going to call and ask a rep about it
http://www.bgr.com/2010/01/28/t-mob...e-program-for-post-paid-smartphone-customers/
Just got mine yesterday. I have a upgrade in June 2012 to use under December 2012. Truly looking like I'll be getting what ever Nexus that Sprint has available so it will last for twenty months.
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Got mines the other day. Read it and through it in the trash. I dont care about any of that. If I'm not able to get my upgrade, I just purchase full price if I want it that bad (know I'm going to have to do if the Nexus Prime comes to us lol). Simple as that. Signal is not the greatest in my neighborhood, but once out, I'm good to go. Have a Airave in the home and its serving its purpose so far. Nothing for me to "leave" over. But thats my own personal feelings.
After 12+ years of being with Tmobile I am ready to move to AT&T and upgrade my iphone 3g. Long story short, I'm sick of the run around BS they have been giving me. On top of that using a jailbroken iphone 3g is practically unusable ever since I installed iOS 4.2.1 It would get stuck/lagg for like up to 5minutes. Not even being able to hard reboot. Being stuck on edge speed was excruciating while all my friends are speeding around in 3g/4g speed smartphones.
Anyways, the Samsung Note blew me away at the store yesterday and I'll be buying one tomorrow.
Any words of advice, tips, coupon codes, discounts I should now about before making my purchase? I'll be buying 2 lines but only 1 phone. The other line will be for my mother who to this day doesn't even know how to txt. So she'll be getting one of those .1 cent flip phones lol.
I'm a noob to the android community and I'm looking forward learning as much as I can about android/rooting.
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Any words of advice, tips, coupon codes, discounts I should now about before making my purchase? I'll be buying 2 lines but only 1 phone. The other line will be for my mother who to this day doesn't even know how to txt. So she'll be getting one of those .1 cent flip phones lol.
I'm a noob to the android community and I'm looking forward learning as much as I can about android/rooting.
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Skip at&t and contract all together by getting StraightTalk with GNote. Saves a TON of money
shaolinx said:
Skip at&t and contract all together by getting StraightTalk with GNote. Saves a TON of money
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Someone on here actually did the math before, and the price of an unsubsidized device isn't worth it (you save something like $95 a year) unless you only have 1 line on contract.
In response to the OP, I would definitely recommend using the second lines upgrade to get a 2nd Galaxy Note. You would have to pay for data for the first month, but after that you can shut it off.
The reason I say get a 2nd one is pretty obvious.. Throw it on craigslist the day you get it for $500, then spend $30 and get a cheap-o flip phone.
We commend you for making the transition from Apple.. you'll be much happier on this side of the fence. Open source owns.
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Someone on here actually did the math before, and the price of an unsubsidized device isn't worth it (you save something like $95 a year) unless you only have 1 line on contract.
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This is true, depending on how many people you have on contract. Typically though on a 1-2 person contract for unlimited plan, you save alot of money.
Truaim said:
Someone on here actually did the math before, and the price of an unsubsidized device isn't worth it (you save something like $95 a year) unless you only have 1 line on contract.
In response to the OP, I would definitely recommend using the second lines upgrade to get a 2nd Galaxy Note. You would have to pay for data for the first month, but after that you can shut it off.
The reason I say get a 2nd one is pretty obvious.. Throw it on craigslist the day you get it for $500, then spend $30 and get a cheap-o flip phone.
We commend you for making the transition from Apple.. you'll be much happier on this side of the fence. Open source owns.
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I was thinking of that but I'd rather wait out and see what the GS3 is all about.
Welcome.
Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;-)
I came from tmo too. Its very hard to give up my $50 unlimited everything to pay twice as much for unlimed nothing. But tmo has been pissing me off a little at a time for a out 6 months now.
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Welcome to android!!! I jumped the apple ship also went from a slowing down 3gs,
this last os5 really slowed it down, its almost like they do it on purpose to
make you upgrade!!! Get Go launcher your able to change any icon to what
you want, you can slip in a few ios png's to make you feel more at home
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also get go sms it gives you familar pop up txt so you can answer where ever
your at without having to exit the app, nice on full screen apps where you cant
get to the notifications bar.
also foxfi is a cool wifi hotspot app that you can use without a root!!! works well
Thanks for the info! Man I can't wait for tomorrow!
Chief Geek said:
I came from tmo too. Its very hard to give up my $50 unlimited everything to pay twice as much for unlimed nothing. But tmo has been pissing me off a little at a time for a out 6 months now.
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I was in the same boat as you. Made the switch Friday and haven't looked back.
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Look for the half price deal on AT&T website.... The only catch is that you must order it online and must get two year service agreement....
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In response to the OP, I would definitely recommend using the second lines upgrade to get a 2nd Galaxy Note. You would have to pay for data for the first month, but after that you can shut it off.
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So If I add a 3rd line I can cxl the data plan after 30 days and only pay 9.99 a month on that line?
Thanks
CT
CrazyTomato76 said:
So If I add a 3rd line I can cxl the data plan after 30 days and only pay 9.99 a month on that line?
Thanks
CT
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As long as the sim card is residing in a 'non-smartphone' or non-at&t device, you don't have to pay for data. Keep in mind this means you'll have to have another phone, you can't just pull the sim card out and stick it in a drawer.
Welcome to Android and AT&T if you decide to go that route!
I bought my Note at Sams's Club for $267.00
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Look for the half price deal on AT&T website.... The only catch is that you must order it online and must get two year service agreement....
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I take it you're referring to this:
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/de...are&siteId=dZCX6Je2w8Q-sBG3oO9zQ5oOdYyuLQ44IA
I've been trying this for the last three days. It used to include the Note, not anymore.
I want to switch from T-Mobile too but only until I can get this deal again.
It's been 4 days since I got my beloved Gnote. I couldn't be happier. I was worried about its size but I instantly got hooked on the screen size and it's rich/bright colors. For me the best part is the 4G LTE speeds. I had been on edge speed (jailbroken iphone) the past 4 years. I can't believe how fast I browse now. I'm disgusted with myself for settling on an edge only capable iphone 3g for such a long time.
Switching from the edge/iphone 3g to this device reminded me last year when I finally got around to get a new bed. I had been sleeping on a cheap queen size bed that was uncomfortable (often waking up to back aches) to a king size hybrid latex/foam mattress. I felt like I had been missing out on a good nights sleep all my life. lol
I can't wait to root this baby!
Straight Talk on the Note
shaolinx said:
Skip at&t and contract all together by getting StraightTalk with GNote. Saves a TON of money
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I use a Note on Straight Talk. Got the Note from Craigslist. The math I saw someone do was flawed. But to each their own. I really enjoy the service and the price. I feel richer!
I was at the AT&T store today. A kid was convincing his mom to get herself an iPhone 4S, his reasoning to her was "you can talk to it". I stood there and used Voice Search, opened browser, GMaps, and Navigation. I moved to the iPhone Display and put my phone next to one, then walked away.
Everything the mom was saying she wanted a smartphone phone was what I had just done/showed.
She walked to the iPhone display, picked one up and said, it's smaller, a lot smaller..
My job was done, saved someone today.
My confirmation email says the device will ship as of 11/9/12 Anyone else see this?
*Edit* Oh nevermind I read my email wrong..lmao..I guess that's what happens when your overwhelmed...
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My confirmation email says the device will ship as of 11/6/12 Anyone else see this?
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You might get yours today, some people got them yesterday as a surprise!
A little birdie suggested to wait till black friday
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A little birdie suggested to wait till black friday
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Or cyber monday
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man..no phone for me...Confirmation email says 11-9-12 or before...so nothing yet..I read it wrong..lol..
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man..no phone for me...Confirmation email says 11-9-12 or before...so nothing yet..I read it wrong..lol..
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Ltilt2 not funny..lmao
http://www.youtube.com/user/samsungmobileusa?v=Ie0mAnjz1Oc
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A little birdie suggested to wait till black friday
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usually new products wont go on sale on black friday!! but keep in mind you always have 30days policy so even if you get it now and tell them you got your phone 20 days ago and you want the same deal as everyone else.... they should take care of you!...
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My confirmation email says the device will ship as of 11/9/12 Anyone else see this?
*Edit* Oh nevermind I read my email wrong..lmao..I guess that's what happens when your overwhelmed...
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Congrats on getting a Note 2 man! Hopefully we'll still see you around every once in a while.
Mind if I asked where/how you got it?
My upgrade isn't available for a while, and I'm not sure adding a line and then paying the extra 10 bucks a month for it to get the subsidized fee is worth it. What's the most economical way? Is ATT selling it off contract for $599 like they do with most if their phones?
Hey james...Actually me and my wife signed up for AT&T in March 2012...I've had a few problems with my phone...But I called 611 and got through a sales rep...I asked politely since am having some phone issues if could receive a early upgrade...He asked his supervisor and whalaa..The phone is 299.I received the upgrade for my line but not my wifes....(she has a s2) And that was it...I had to use a credit card to put the phone on a hold until it ships then they charge the credit card...Its worth a shot if you had it...the worst they can say is no..But if so..Sell your current device in CL for 300 or 350 and use that for your upgrade..so your not using anything....Try it ..Can't hurt :thumbup:
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Hey james...Actually me and my wife signed up for AT&T in March 2012...I've had a few problems with my phone...But I called 611 and got through a sales rep...I asked politely since am having some phone issues if could receive a early upgrade...He asked his supervisor and whalaa..The phone is 299.I received the upgrade for my line but not my wifes....(she has a s2) And that was it...I had to use a credit card to put the phone on a hold until it ships then they charge the credit card...Its worth a shot if you had it...the worst they can say is no..But if so..Sell your current device in CL for 300 or 350 and use that for your upgrade..so your not using anything....Try it ..Can't hurt :thumbup:
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I'm in the same situation with my RF and SD issues. I'll give it a shot asap.
what kind of sd card do you have?..I just realized mine is a 16gb class 2 sd card...That's a very slow read/write speed ..
There was a sd card fix somewhere I would try First though before deleting anything I'll look for it .
Here is some info on classes of micro sd cards and there read/write speeds I found this...Am getting a faster one for the note2....
http://samsunggeeks.com/2012/05/20/micro-sd-cards-smartphones-speed-class-explained/
I was also having trouble with my Note and finally after speaking to a supervisor, he said I could get any other phone for the upgrade price (except the iphone). I told him I wanted the Note 2. He told me the system would not let him order that since it had not come out yet. This was last Friday. I told him I would wait then. He said he was putting the offer in my case notes. So I plan to call back this Friday and hopefully get the Note 2.
wish777 said:
Hey james...Actually me and my wife signed up for AT&T in March 2012...I've had a few problems with my phone...But I called 611 and got through a sales rep...I asked politely since am having some phone issues if could receive a early upgrade...He asked his supervisor and whalaa..The phone is 299.I received the upgrade for my line but not my wifes....(she has a s2) And that was it...I had to use a credit card to put the phone on a hold until it ships then they charge the credit card...Its worth a shot if you had it...the worst they can say is no..But if so..Sell your current device in CL for 300 or 350 and use that for your upgrade..so your not using anything....Try it ..Can't hurt :thumbup:
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I was also having trouble with my Note and finally after speaking to a supervisor, he said I could get any other phone for the upgrade price (except the iphone). I told him I wanted the Note 2. He told me the system would not let him order that since it had not come out yet. This was last Friday. I told him I would wait then. He said he was putting the offer in my case notes. So I plan to call back this Friday and hopefully get the Note 2.
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Awesome...Better call them..
rvb1 said:
I was also having trouble with my Note and finally after speaking to a supervisor, he said I could get any other phone for the upgrade price (except the iphone). I told him I wanted the Note 2. He told me the system would not let him order that since it had not come out yet. This was last Friday. I told him I would wait then. He said he was putting the offer in my case notes. So I plan to call back this Friday and hopefully get the Note 2.
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What was wrong with your note?
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What was wrong with your note?
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Having trouble with calls. I keep fading in and out and my wife is so frustrated she won't answer my calls. I can hear the other party, but they can't hear me and it happens no matter what location I am at.
Mine is up on CL but I'm gonna go the nexus 4 route.
Love my note but I'm ready for vanilla android with speedy updates.
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I'm with wish on this one...My note 2 will be in my hands tomorrow. I hate to leave this little community. It's always hard leaving when I upgrade because of all the cool people on here. The plus side is that usually most the people get your next phone also. Well, time to travel on...
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I was also having trouble with my Note and finally after speaking to a supervisor, he said I could get any other phone for the upgrade price (except the iphone). I told him I wanted the Note 2. He told me the system would not let him order that since it had not come out yet. This was last Friday. I told him I would wait then. He said he was putting the offer in my case notes. So I plan to call back this Friday and hopefully get the Note 2.
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This is a rather long narrative, but it illustrates the inconsistency of dealing with AT&T. I know we have all have read posts in these forums and thought to ourselves that they must be lying, because I tried the same thing, but I did not get that result. So anyway I called this morning to get my upgrade and was told I must have misunderstood, because I had owned my phone for only 8 months and it is impossible to get an upgrade. I said there were supposed to be notes on this, and they said there were, but it was unclear whether it was a standard upgrade or just an early upgrade, and that they were not able to contact the supervisor who I spoke to. They said they still wanted to help and the fourth person I spoke to came up with this elaborate plan. I would add a dummy line for $10 a month and they could have my new phone added to this number. They would give me $150 credit and also credit 6 months of email ($90) so the $10 for the 24 months of my commitment would be a wash. I told him that I did not want any of my plan to change, since much of it is grandfathered rates. He said he could code it so it would stay the same. So right before he was to confirm, he said sorry, I would have to change to a family plan. I said no, and asked him why he could code in this complicated plan, but couldn't do some code for an upgrade. He said he couldn't and after a 2 hour phone conversation I was back at square one. So this afternoon I called back to find out what it would cost me to discontinue service and decided I would switch to another carrier and get a new Note 2. The guy asked me why I was canceling my service, I told him and he said he looked at my account and I have really been put through the wringer. He said he could help, and I said I have heard that line before. About ten minutes later he came back on the line said he had authorized an upgrade and for my inconvenience will deduct $50 from the price and charge me $249.99. He also said he will throw in free priority shipping and I will receive it Monday. After giving him my credit card number and thanking him he said wait, I see your last statement has just come out, to keep you as a valued customer, we will pay that also, I am marking that as paid right now. You could have knocked me over with a feather. As I was typing this, I received my email confirmation that it has already shipped. What a crazy deal.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-...vember-13-stay-tuned-for-our-coverage_id36513
HTC DROID DNA for Verizon lands on November 13, stay tuned for our coverage
November 20 is quoted as a potential launch date
Agreed, each year I become more and more frustrated with them. Planned on leaving and getting the Note 2 on another carrier but it's cheaper for me to stay with VZW
My contract ends March 2013 so I'm thinking of moving onto my friends T-Mobile line instead of adding a ghost line on my family's just to get the Note 2.
Effing ridiculous.
Dear Verizon,
Due to the poor PR on this phone, my poor fingers will have arthritis for scouring the internet for a simple little date. As an apology for your negligence, I will accept an apology in the form of a Fedex package on my office desk.
Hmm. Maybe I'll buy this, just to pass the time waiting for the Note2. Then, return it once it comes out.
We have 14 days to return a phone, right?
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Hmm. Maybe I'll buy this, just to pass the time waiting for the Note2. Then, return it once it comes out.
We have 14 days to return a phone, right?
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lol I thought about doing the same thing. Yes they do have a 14 day return window, but you have to pay a restocking fee.
Sucks big time. Its even cheaper than the note 2. Am just waiting for other carriers to ramp up their Late coverage
Vzw does suck.
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lol I thought about doing the same thing. Yes they do have a 14 day return window, but you have to pay a restocking fee.
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$35 restocking fee.. to have a sweet phone to play with for ~14 days then get my even more sweet phone... I'm seriously tempted.
It makes sense though if this phone is indeed released on the 20th that they would not want the Note II in-stores on the 23rd as well. It would obviously take away from their DNA sales... but seems so BS to me that this could possibly be a major factor in why we are getting the phone so late, maybe the only factor.
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Wait...so we could get this the 20th and play with it then return it for the Note 2? Oh I'm doing that...
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Wait...so we could get this the 20th and play with it then return it for the Note 2? Oh I'm doing that...
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Re-stocking fee. Not worth it IMO, buy some accessories instead.
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Re-stocking fee. Not worth it IMO, buy some accessories instead.
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I already got plenty for it with the 50% off Samsung code.
Battery and dock for $25, 2 flip case for $40 and 1 tpu for $15
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I already got plenty for it with the 50% off Samsung code.
Battery and dock for $25, 2 flip case for $40 and 1 tpu for $15
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Then save up for your new phone, IDK. Getting a phone just to play with it for a few days seems pointless, what happens if you drop it and break it? Scuff it beyond repair, etc... Just isn't worth it IMO.
Well guys, looks like the phone is up on VZW site for preorder 11/19 ship date.
and lol
Battery
2020mAh Standard Li–Ion; non–removable
Usage Time – up to 12.8hrs OR
Standby Time – up to 14.7 days
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Then save up for your new phone, IDK. Getting a phone just to play with it for a few days seems pointless, what happens if you drop it and break it? Scuff it beyond repair, etc... Just isn't worth it IMO.
Well guys, looks like the phone is up on VZW site for preorder 11/19 ship date.
and lol
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12 hours has to be a joke. Lol that battery is super small.
Talked to a rep and obviously BS'd a bit.
Shawn M.: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
You: Yeah, I wanted to order the note II
You: I just had a question about why is this phone being released so much later than the other carriers?
Shawn M.: Fantastic I am happy to help you.
You: Is it because of the DNA? I can't decide between the two
Shawn M.: No it is because they are selling out very quickly and they are on backorder.
Shawn M.: What do you like about them?
You: I like the stylus one one, but then again since I can get the DNA so much faster I might prefer that
You: But here is my question, so if the stock is filled before the 27th, can we expect the Note II before that date?
Shawn M.: It could happen yes but It will most likely not come before then.
You: A lot of people have said online that the 15th is a possibility, so i'm guessing those are just rumors? I myself was told by a VZW employee at a store near me that this was also true
Shawn M.: It can happen but i don't want to get your hopes up and then it not come early.
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Then save up for your new phone, IDK. Getting a phone just to play with it for a few days seems pointless, what happens if you drop it and break it? Scuff it beyond repair, etc... Just isn't worth it IMO.
Well guys, looks like the phone is up on VZW site for preorder 11/19 ship date.
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The battery is pretty bad, but what about 16GB storage with no SD card? That right there makes this phone a no for me. All of my apps/games alone cant fit on my Nexus 7 16GB version, and thats with no photos or movies. The screen is apparently one of the primary selling points for this phone. What good is it without the ability to have several HD movies and photos available on the device, in addition to all of your apps/games? I'd rather wait impatiently for Verizon to release the Note II.
Release isn't until the 21st, pre-order starts today.
Going to chat and see if I can get the DNA when it's released and play with it and return for Note 2. Restock isn't a problem. I just got a new job.
Quoting someone from AC because their assessment is correct.
"I dont see how people on a 2gb shared data plan can use this phone without upping their data plan. Which is exactly why Verizon ordered the phone without an microSD slot."
Lol, she didn't seem to enthusiastic.
Khyiera: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
Austin: I was looking at adding a new line and getting the Note 2. I see the DNA is out before then. My question is, can I add a line, get the DNA, play with it and see if i like it and if i don't, return it for the Note 2 when it releases?
Austin: I know it will be within the 14 day return policy.
Khyiera: Yes you can.
Austin: My main problem was the battery. I see the DNA has a 2000mah battery and Note 2 has a 3100 mah battery and that's a big thing for me.
Austin: But, okay. Just wanted to make sure I could do that. I understand there is a restock fee, how much is it?
Khyiera: $35
Austin: Okay, I appreciate your help today.
Khyiera: No problem!
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Instead of the DNA, I may switch to a different phone that's cheaper. $200, then $35 and another $100 is expensive.
My GNEX has terrible signal now a days and batter. Gonna have to look and see what's good to use for 2 weeks.