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So the ATT site shows the note for $649 off contract but they won't sell them online, says you have to go to a store to get one. So, I am wondering if I walk into a store if they will sell me one without a plan?
Once I have one from ATT can I just put my tmo sim in it and I'm good to go? Where can I find more information on this and is there anyone who can share experience of the ATT Note on Tmo's 2G network?
Thanks
You're better off in the international note forums for this, but a lot of the US users there have tmobile
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So the ATT site shows the note for $649 off contract but they won't sell them online, says you have to go to a store to get one. So, I am wondering if I walk into a store if they will sell me one without a plan?
Once I have one from ATT can I just put my tmo sim in it and I'm good to go? Where can I find more information on this and is there anyone who can share experience of the ATT Note on Tmo's 2G network?
Thanks
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Hmm, they bounced me and my post over here to begin with...
I also see that amazonwireless has the ATT Note for 250 with 2yr, and then a note that early contract termination is $325, that nets out at a price of $575, so now I'm wondering if I could just order the phone with the contract and cancel the contract the day after.
workerb said:
Hmm, they bounced me and my post over here to begin with...
I also see that amazonwireless has the ATT Note for 250 with 2yr, and then a note that early contract termination is $325, that nets out at a price of $575, so now I'm wondering if I could just order the phone with the contract and cancel the contract the day after.
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Hmmmm.....interesting idea
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workerb said:
Hmm, they bounced me and my post over here to begin with...
I also see that amazonwireless has the ATT Note for 250 with 2yr, and then a note that early contract termination is $325, that nets out at a price of $575, so now I'm wondering if I could just order the phone with the contract and cancel the contract the day after.
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Do you hate ATT that much? The international version is already unlocked. Put yout tmobile SIM in it, enter the proper APN and your phone and EDGE data will work. If you get the ATT version you must first unlock it and then I am sure your voice will work but not sure on data.
I must give it to you T mobile people, you are persistent if nothing. I think we have like 4 threads on this between the two forums wondering how to get the Galaxy Note to work on T mobile.
I forgot to add I wish you all luck in getting it to work to your satisfaction!
planoman said:
Do you hate ATT that much? The international version is already unlocked. Put yout tmobile SIM in it, enter the proper APN and your phone and EDGE data will work. If you get the ATT version you must first unlock it and then I am sure your voice will work but not sure on data.
I must give it to you T mobile people, you are persistent if nothing. I think we have like 4 threads on this between the two forums wondering how to get the Galaxy Note to work on T mobile.
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I just love my "unlimited" data
workerb said:
So the ATT site shows the note for $649 off contract but they won't sell them online, says you have to go to a store to get one. So, I am wondering if I walk into a store if they will sell me one without a plan?
Once I have one from ATT can I just put my tmo sim in it and I'm good to go? Where can I find more information on this and is there anyone who can share experience of the ATT Note on Tmo's 2G network?
Thanks
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If you are fine with edge then unlock the phone and put your T-Mobile sim in.
You can unlock your Note here:
http://www.cellunlocker.net/
Now, if you are interested in 3g... I will be working on getting it going as soon as I get my phone Wednesday. If anyone else would like to work on it let me know how it goes...
But there are plenty threads about this, try to search next time.
No hate here, the difference between 750 and 575 is pretty good. what's it take to unlock it?
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No hate here, the difference between 750 and 575 is pretty good. what's it take to unlock it?
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$30 and about 30min.
T-Mobile
I used cellunlocker.net/[/url]
Tried my work TMo SIM, had to go and manually select the APN. Using my Three UK sim picked up as roaming on ATT immediately.
Seems to work fine on TMo though.
mredraider said:
I used cellunlocker.net/[/url]
Tried my work TMo SIM, had to go and manually select the APN. Using my Three UK sim picked up as roaming on ATT immediately.
Seems to work fine on TMo though.
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That's good... how familiar are you with Odin?
Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507726
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No hate here, the difference between 750 and 575 is pretty good. what's it take to unlock it?
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I forget to say I wish you all luck! The difference is more than the $175 you are talking about. The difference is a great phone on LTE network versus at worse a phone that works on EDGE and at best 3G? Seems that would be worth the $175, but that is me. Again, all the Best! I offered my wife, who is on T mobile, use of my International GNote while I test drive the ATT version and she declined saying EDGE was too slow.
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I forget to say I wish you all luck! The difference is more than the $175 you are talking about. The difference is a great phone on LTE network versus at worse a phone that works on EDGE and at best 3G? Seems that would be worth the $175, but that is me. Again, all the Best! I offered my wife, who is on T mobile, use of my International GNote while I test drive the ATT version and she declined saying EDGE was too slow.
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You're severely mistaken if you think the international version is a worse phone. And yeah? That huge LTE network AT&T has right?
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You're severely mistaken if you think the international version is a worse phone. And yeah? That huge LTE network AT&T has right?
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huh? Who said that? Read... and then write. Seeing how I have the International version, I in no way think it is a worse phone. There was no comparison of phones only a phone on network(s). The ATT LTE network is huge where I live.
Ill share my story, got my galaxy note from Att yesterday for 299.99 plus tax. Unlocked it through cellunlocker.net. Entered the Tmobile apn settings for internet and mms. I don't mind the edge data connection because where I live its all I get. I'm planning to do a insurance claim (which is $200) keep my current note and return the new insurance claim note to Att before the 30 days to get my money back. Net cost of note is about $200~… edge works great on the note btw I recommend it on Tmobile if you don't mind the edge connection.
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Ill share my story, got my galaxy note from Att yesterday for 299.99 plus tax. Unlocked it through cellunlocker.net. Entered the Tmobile apn settings for internet and mms. I don't mind the edge data connection because where I live its all I get. I'm planning to do a insurance claim (which is $200) keep my current note and return the new insurance claim note to Att before the 30 days to get my money back. Net cost of note is about $200~… edge works great on the note btw I recommend it on Tmobile if you don't mind the edge connection.
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Good luck to you. What goes around will eventually come around.
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Ill share my story, got my galaxy note from Att yesterday for 299.99 plus tax. Unlocked it through cellunlocker.net. Entered the Tmobile apn settings for internet and mms. I don't mind the edge data connection because where I live its all I get. I'm planning to do a insurance claim (which is $200) keep my current note and return the new insurance claim note to Att before the 30 days to get my money back. Net cost of note is about $200~… edge works great on the note btw I recommend it on Tmobile if you don't mind the edge connection.
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So your bragging about performing insurance fraud? Wow
Amazon Wireless usually has extra ETF's for their on contract prices. Read the fine print.
You would be paying $299.99+ tax ($320ish), then $325 ETF, then paying for unlock($20ish). Easily over $650. I say look at an unlocked International Note, save yourself the hassle and get the better processor while you're at it.
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Thanks. And it does eventually, ATT has screwed me over on several occasions...
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Thanks. And it does eventually, ATT has screwed me over on several occasions...
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So you think this screws them back? At&t could care less!
Your screwing the rest of us who actually use insurance for what its meant for.
This is really baffling me. This is a 6 month old phone and I can't find it for $350-400. No one in my area has it on Craigslist and eBay prices seem higher than AT&T. AT&T wants $449.99 for it which isn't bad but sales tax will hurt. It's almost frustrating. I'd like a brand new phone or one opened just to root or unlock. Why is this so hard? I still find this to be the most powerful phone on AT&T at the moment.
So you plan to use the phone elsewhere?
Got mine on craigslist for $300.
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So you plan to use the phone elsewhere?
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I'm in the US and I have AT&T so I don't need an unlocked Version if that's what you meant. My problem is I can't seem to find one in flawless condition or new for a reasonable price. Everyone on CL has a SkyRocket listed which doesn't help.
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I'm in the US and I have AT&T so I don't need an unlocked Version if that's what you meant. My problem is I can't seem to find one in flawless condition or new for a reasonable price. Everyone on CL has a SkyRocket listed which doesn't help.
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Got it but why need spending that much of dollars when you can get it, brand new for $10 at AT&T or 1 cent at Amazon? You're using ATT network anyway, right?
Yes, stuck with them for 2 years, but so what, unless you want to jump carrier.
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Got it but why need spending that much of dollars when you can get it, brand new for $10 at AT&T or 1 cent at Amazon? You're using ATT network anyway, right?
Yes, stuck with them for 2 years, but so what, unless you want to jump carrier.
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That'd be nice if I had an available upgrade. I upgraded to the iPhone 4s in October.
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That'd be nice if I had an available upgrade. I upgraded to the iPhone 4s in October.
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Just add a new line and use an old phone for new line. I bought mine for a dollar. Ya, i pay 10 extra dollars a month but i havevan awesome phone. I can possibly even resell it when my upgrade date arrives
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That'd be nice if I had an available upgrade. I upgraded to the iPhone 4s in October.
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Understood!
How's the 4s hold?
ejraste said:
Just add a new line and use an old phone for new line. I bought mine for a dollar. Ya, i pay 10 extra dollars a month but i havevan awesome phone. I can possibly even resell it when my upgrade date arrives
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Can you elaborate on this? I have a individual line with 450 mins, unlimited text and data. With taxes this comes to $90/mo. Now would a new line be only $10? Don't you need a voice and data package with that? I don't follow?
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Just add a new line and use an old phone for new line. I bought mine for a dollar. Ya, i pay 10 extra dollars a month but i havevan awesome phone. I can possibly even resell it when my upgrade date arrives
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That's a ridiculous solution. Change from individual to family plan = hassle. Ten MORE dollars per month to AT$T = lame. Having to change phone numbers = hassle.
Looks like this is your best bet. $400 for a new unlocked i777 is pretty dang good.
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That's a ridiculous solution. Change from individual to family plan = hassle. Ten MORE dollars per month to AT$T = lame. Having to change phone numbers = hassle.
Looks like this is your best bet. $400 for a new unlocked i777 is pretty dang good.
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Sorry for not giving more info. I was already on family plan. I did not have to switch numbers as the old cheap phone that was sitting in my house took over the new number. The way it seems by previous posts is i can sell my phone for at least 400 possibly more. I only owe around 210 for the remaining contract for the added line. It might not work out for everyone but it works for me.
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Thanks for finding that on EXPANSYS.com. I've bought from them in the past. Is that the AT&T branded Galaxy S II though? It says unlocked so does that mean it was factory unlocked or someone unlocked it by opening it up? I need an AT&T branded phone.
Why not sell your Iphone to buy gs2 and make a little profit?
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Why not sell your Iphone to buy gs2 and make a little profit?
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Because I like my iPhone. Just bored with it. But definitely want to keep it.
MattMJB0188 said:
Can you elaborate on this? I have a individual line with 450 mins, unlimited text and data. With taxes this comes to $90/mo. Now would a new line be only $10? Don't you need a voice and data package with that? I don't follow?
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you'd be looking at at least $20 more a month to do that. $59.99 family talk 550. You don't have to change numbers, you can add the line, swap it to your line and take the data off the new line.
You will end up paying $550+ depending on taxes spread out over 2 years so yeah, not the greatest solution for you.
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you'd be looking at at least $20 more a month to do that. $59.99 family talk 550. You don't have to change numbers, you can add the line, swap it to your line and take the data off the new line.
You will end up paying $550+ depending on taxes spread out over 2 years so yeah, not the greatest solution for you.
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No, its not. But she he/she was just giving me some advice. I'm liking the Expansys option at $399. I am a little concerned if the phone is used since its unlocked, and whether or not it was factory unlocked. I always thought the i777 was the AT&T version and the AT&T version only? Ugh
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No, its not. But she he/she was just giving me some advice. I'm liking the Expansys option at $399. I am a little concerned if the phone is used since its unlocked, and whether or not it was factory unlocked. I always thought the i777 was the AT&T version and the AT&T version only? Ugh
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I would contact them before purchasing to find out what method they used for unlocking and if the phone is new. It doesn't say anything about new/used. If they just unlocked it with the subsidy unlock code, all should be well if it is indeed new. If you care about warranty.
If it is unlocked by methods found here, well that can be reversed anyhow. As long as it is new.
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I would contact them before purchasing to find out what method they used for unlocking and if the phone is new. It doesn't say anything about new/used. If they just unlocked it with the subsidy unlock code, all should be well if it is indeed new. If you care about warranty.
If it is unlocked by methods found here, well that can be reversed anyhow. As long as it is new.
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Yeah, I had purchased an unlocked Nexus from them and just didn't like it. It was the GSM version but brand new. Then again, that came factory unlocked. The AT&T version is specifically for AT&T.
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Yeah, I had purchased an unlocked Nexus from them and just didn't like it. It was the GSM version but brand new. Then again, that came factory unlocked. The AT&T version is specifically for AT&T.
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Different animal for sure.
MattMJB0188 said:
No, its not. But she he/she was just giving me some advice. I'm liking the Expansys option at $399. I am a little concerned if the phone is used since its unlocked, and whether or not it was factory unlocked. I always thought the i777 was the AT&T version and the AT&T version only? Ugh
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I'm pretty sure if the model number is I777, it's the AT&T version. That's what it shows in the picture at least; you can see the AT&T logo on it. I'd be willing to be it's new...Expansys is a trustworthy site. Still, it doesn't specifically say that, so you should probably contact them and ask.
I realize we have a ton of threads going discussing everything, but might be nice to see all the prices/deals everyone is finding either locally, online, etc
i ordered mine on lets talk http://www1.letstalk.com/droid-incredible-4-by-htc
it was $40 for an upgrade, but I used the code DROID20 at checkout and saved another 20 bucks, so final was $19.99 :good:
you got that baby rooted and ready to fly? i think i'll have one in 20 days.
actually, i just checked and i can get my phone in 15 days
nitsuj17 said:
I realize we have a ton of threads going discussing everything, but might be nice to see all the prices/deals everyone is finding either locally, online, etc
i ordered mine on lets talk http://www1.letstalk.com/droid-incredible-4-by-htc
it was $40 for an upgrade, but I used the code DROID20 at checkout and saved another 20 bucks, so final was $19.99 :good:
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Wanna buy me one lol jk
While not near as good of a deal as what nitsuj17 posted Best Buy is selling it for $99. This is for new and upgrade purchasers.
Are there any deals for buying the phone without contract?
enricong said:
Are there any deals for buying the phone without contract?
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That rarely happens officially. However, eBay will have new one for less than retail.
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enricong said:
Are there any deals for buying the phone without contract?
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I'd be interested in this too...
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I'd be interested in this too...
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499 isn't bad...I'd bet in less than a month its 350 ish on swappa or cl
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That rarely happens officially. However, eBay will have new one for less than retail.
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Just checked ebay, the ones I see are selling for $520-$650. Why would anyone buy from them when they could goto verizon and get $499.
I do see some completed ones that sold for less. I guess its still early.
If you need somthing cheap the rezound is like 200 off contract on ebay used.
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If you need somthing cheap the rezound is like 200 off contract on ebay used.
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The point of this thread is getting the Inc 4g...
Thanks for the heads-up nitsuj.
Just ordered mine too.
20 bucks....wow!! I almost feel guilty....almost.
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The point of this thread is getting the Inc 4g...
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Yes, and on that topic, I got mine using a "Buddy Upgrade" at the VZ store for $99. Came to $106.99 with tax. There was no rebate card or anything like that. They simply took $50 off the MSRP.
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Yes, and on that topic, I got mine using a "Buddy Upgrade" at the VZ store for $99. Came to $106.99 with tax. There was no rebate card or anything like that. They simply took $50 off the MSRP.
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I wish I had the same experience--I got hit with the full $199 and I'm getting one of those annoying rebate cards in the mail.
redzepplun said:
Thanks for the heads-up nitsuj.
Just ordered mine too.
20 bucks....wow!! I almost feel guilty....almost.
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Yeah I didn't believe it at first, but really happy :good:
I'm not ready to part ways with my Inc2 and i don't have an upgrade for my line for another year or so... i doubt my dad will let me steal one of their upgrades AGAIN so i'm looking to get it cheap elsewhere... I REALLY dont want to pay $500 from VZW for the phone w/o a contract... I'm going to STALK ebay, amazon, bestbuy, and maybe other reliable sites if i can find them.. if i find anything i'll be sure to post it here... let me know if you guys get lucky with a great deal!
I checked the letstalk link you posted and i have the $30 unlimited data plan and there's no way i'm going to give that up this easily lol.. is it confirmed that VZW will grandfather us in with that plan? because if not i probably won't upgrade to the inc4g for a long time...
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I'm not ready to part ways with my Inc2 and i don't have an upgrade for my line for another year or so... i doubt my dad will let me steal one of their upgrades AGAIN so i'm looking to get it cheap elsewhere... I REALLY dont want to pay $500 from VZW for the phone w/o a contract... I'm going to STALK ebay, amazon, bestbuy, and maybe other reliable sites if i can find them.. if i find anything i'll be sure to post it here... let me know if you guys get lucky with a great deal!
I checked the letstalk link you posted and i have the $30 unlimited data plan and there's no way i'm going to give that up this easily lol.. is it confirmed that VZW will grandfather us in with that plan? because if not i probably won't upgrade to the inc4g for a long time...
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if you upgrade on ur line w/ unlimited data you will loose it
i use my parents upgrades for my wife and i now
nitsuj17 said:
if you upgrade on ur line w/ unlimited data you will loose it
i use my parents upgrades for my wife and i now
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right if i were to go to VZW and use my mom's upgrade i would lose the unlim data plan. but if i go buy the phone without contract and activate it on my line will i still be grandfathered in with unlim data? if not... well then damn looks like im not getting this for a while
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right if i were to go to VZW and use my mom's upgrade i would lose the unlim data plan. but if i go buy the phone without contract and activate it on my line will i still be grandfathered in with unlim data? if not... well then damn looks like im not getting this for a while
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no, if you order it through their line you wont
what to do
order using upgrade from someone else who either doesnt have unlimited or doesnt mind loosing it
have them activate it to clear the esn
have them reactivate their old phone
go to verizon to get a new sim
activate it and your gtg
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no, if you order it through their line you wont
what to do
order using upgrade from someone else who either doesnt have unlimited or doesnt mind loosing it
have them activate it to clear the esn
have them reactivate their old phone
go to verizon to get a new sim
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what a colossal pain in the balls.. okay so i would just go to verizon store and say "hey i need a new SIM card for my phone" what do i tell them is my reason?
lol this is the first step... the only two upgrades on my plan are for two phones that dont have a data plan at all... we would have to add the data plan on there then cancel it once we activate the old one? yeah there's no way he will go for that...
so what if i get the phone without a contract, activate it on somebody else's line, (somebody who already has the new data plan) and then do the sim card thing?
sorry for typing so much.. i want this phone lol
My wife (iphone) and I (Nexus) both have unlimited on Verizon. She is eligble for an upgrade. I planned on upgrading her line to the note2 and going home and swapping them around to give me the Note2 and reactiving her iPhone on her account..thus techincally giving me the phone I want while keeping my unlmited...
i have read elsewhere that it needs to be on the upgraded line untouch for 6 months....?
Will this not work. . . . .. ?
Seems odd....can't find any documentation around that. . .
kmkings311 said:
My wife (iphone) and I (Nexus) both have unlimited on Verizon. She is eligble for an upgrade. I planned on upgrading her line to the note2 and going home and swapping them around to give me the Note2 and reactiving her iPhone on her account..thus techincally giving me the phone I want while keeping my unlmited...
i have read elsewhere that it needs to be on the upgraded line untouch for 6 months....?
Will this not work. . . . .. ?
Seems odd....can't find any documentation around that. . .
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I replied at your other post man.
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I replied at your other post man.
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Sorry..figured I'd start a new one b/c it was a little different top..and seen a number of people asking this question...
You're reply from other post:
This is wrong info bro. Do exactly what you said, get a new sim, and you can have the phone activated in less than an hr. It may cost you $5, but it'll work. I've heard sometimes VZW won't let you switch an unactivated upgrade to a new line because the sim is attached to the #, so I activated my phone on one of my other lines that I used the upgrade on, got a new sim and was good to go.
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Thing that is funny is that I was told and.."oh, they can charge you the full retail price".
you can do it after 24hrs, That's how I got my Note 2, just swapped with the wife.
Only if you buy the phone from somewhere other then a corporate store. You HAVE to keep the keep the phone on the urgraded line for 181 days. So just stay away from best buy, wally world, etc. And it will be fine.
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I've been doing it in the store. The reps handled everything. They actually have a name for. No penalties and shouldn't cost you anything
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Only if you buy the phone from somewhere other then a corporate store. You HAVE to keep the keep the phone on the urgraded line for 181 days. So just stay away from best buy, wally world, etc. And it will be fine.
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I was actually told that from a non-corporate store (http://cellular-only.com)
I asked if it was a Verizon 'rule' or theirs and he said Verizon...
So, do the secondary retailers have their own user agreements. . .. . ?
Yes. Same rules as online mobile sellers. Look at the terms on wire fly.com
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place like wirefly or amazon wireless will have such rule (including walmart / bestbuy etc).
but if you directly buy from verizon, you can swap it even immediately after.
which was what I did for some lines. no penalty and unlimited plan stays.
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place like wirefly or amazon wireless will have such rule (including walmart / bestbuy etc).
but if you directly buy from verizon, you can swap it even immediately after.
which was what I did for some lines. no penalty and unlimited plan stays.
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Right. I think "Premium Retailers" are the same as Walmart/Amazon/WireFly. I have read elsewhere that Best Buy doesn't have the 181 Day thing. Just throwing that out there...
What a Crap-shoot! :/
Its all in the fine print
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I did exactly what you want to do.
I used an upgrade on my daughter's line (she has a feature phone) and put the Note 2 on it.
I've done this whole thing before with other phones/numbers on my account and it's never been an issue. The guys said sure, we can use your daughter's upgrade and put the phone on your acct... so he started doing it.
I said wait a minute.. just to verify, you are NOT messing with my data plan right? He said, of course you'll lose unlimited.
UNACCEPTABLE!
He said.. the only way to do it is to put the Note 2 on her line.. and walk out of the store with it.. what you do after that is your business. In other words, they would not switch the SIM for me.
So, I let them activate her line with the Note 2.. left the store and swapped the SIM as I took my 2nd or 3rd step out of the store. lol No 60 mos, or 24 hours.
I was lazy and didn't re-activate my daughter's phone for a day or 2, so she had my Nexus. I then went online and switched her line back to her feature phone.
SO, yeah, it worked just fine. I now have an AMAZING phone and kept my unlimited data!
What happens if this is your pirst phone with a sim? Like I have a DROID x2 and the upgrade line has a flip phone so I can't just swap the sim.
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I think it depends on where you go. When I used my wife's upgrade the guy at the store did the upgrade and swap right then and there.
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What happens if this is your pirst phone with a sim? Like I have a DROID x2 and the upgrade line has a flip phone so I can't just swap the sim.
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it was my first phone w/ a 4g sim. like i said, get the phone... activate it... and buy a new sim unless you want to wait 24 hrs. I didn't have any luck with VZW helping me with this, so i just bought another sim and activated it on that line. they told me the line i used to upgrade HAS to activate the phone first. so i activated/sim was locked in with that # for 24 hrs. i said can i just buy a new sim? they said sure, bought a new sim and set it up there.
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it was my first phone w/ a 4g sim. like i said, get the phone... activate it... and buy a new sim unless you want to wait 24 hrs. I didn't have any luck with VZW helping me with this, so i just bought another sim and activated it on that line. they told me the line i used to upgrade HAS to activate the phone first. so i activated/sim was locked in with that # for 24 hrs. i said can i just buy a new sim? they said sure, bought a new sim and set it up there.
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So whats the significance of this 24 hours then?
Is it possible to wait out the 24 hours and use the same SIM card to swap numbers?
Also, why do you keep discussing buying SIM cards? They're 100% free. You can walk into a store and get one, and a much easier way imho is to get one online. Just do everything yourself.
But please explain to me the above topics as I am doing EXACTLY what you did pretty much. I added 2 lines to my account, both have tiered 2 GB data plans, me and my wife have unlimited on our primary lines, we bought the Note 2's on the new lines and they arrive tomorrow.
My plan is to activate them on my primary lines with unlimited data and place 2 dummy phones on the new lines so I can remove the data plans.
Hows this process going to go then? Can I just activate the Note 2's using the provided SIM's for my primary lines? Or do I HAVE to activate them on the new lines first?
DaRkL3AD3R said:
So whats the significance of this 24 hours then?
Is it possible to wait out the 24 hours and use the same SIM card to swap numbers?
Also, why do you keep discussing buying SIM cards? They're 100% free. You can walk into a store and get one, and a much easier way imho is to get one online. Just do everything yourself.
But please explain to me the above topics as I am doing EXACTLY what you did pretty much. I added 2 lines to my account, both have tiered 2 GB data plans, me and my wife have unlimited on our primary lines, we bought the Note 2's on the new lines and they arrive tomorrow.
My plan is to activate them on my primary lines with unlimited data and place 2 dummy phones on the new lines so I can remove the data plans.
Hows this process going to go then? Can I just activate the Note 2's using the provided SIM's for my primary lines? Or do I HAVE to activate them on the new lines first?
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I wanted 24hrs just to be on the safe side so the system could update before I switched the phone to my number.
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I wanted 24hrs just to be on the safe side so the system could update before I switched the phone to my number.
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So you're saying you bought a Note 2 on a different line than your own, activated it on the other line, waited 24 hours and while using the same SIM all along you were able to activate that SIM for your number, just fine?
cubsf4n said:
Only if you buy the phone from somewhere other then a corporate store. You HAVE to keep the keep the phone on the urgraded line for 181 days. So just stay away from best buy, wally world, etc. And it will be fine.
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Not really, bought my rezound on an added line, activated it on new line, then swapped Sims between the phones. Got rezound for penny on Amazon. Verizon only contracts third party if line is cancelled because they lose commission.
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So you're saying you bought a Note 2 on a different line than your own, activated it on the other line, waited 24 hours and while using the same SIM all along you were able to activate that SIM for your number, just fine?
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Sims are tied to phone numbers. Activate it on new line, then go to store and st you want to try it on your other line and need a SIM for it. They can swap them. Did this between iPhone and thunderbolt for the wife
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DaRkL3AD3R said:
So whats the significance of this 24 hours then?
Is it possible to wait out the 24 hours and use the same SIM card to swap numbers?
Also, why do you keep discussing buying SIM cards? They're 100% free. You can walk into a store and get one, and a much easier way imho is to get one online. Just do everything yourself.
But please explain to me the above topics as I am doing EXACTLY what you did pretty much. I added 2 lines to my account, both have tiered 2 GB data plans, me and my wife have unlimited on our primary lines, we bought the Note 2's on the new lines and they arrive tomorrow.
My plan is to activate them on my primary lines with unlimited data and place 2 dummy phones on the new lines so I can remove the data plans.
Hows this process going to go then? Can I just activate the Note 2's using the provided SIM's for my primary lines? Or do I HAVE to activate them on the new lines first?
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if you only have one sim they aren't able to switch the phone # attached to the sim instantly. it takes some time to be able to do it. the fix for this is go buy an sim card. obviously if you have one attached to your other phone already, do not have to worry about buying a new sim.
pretty much do this, turn them on, let them activate ( i tried to let vzw switch the imei # to my line before activating, and they said the phone HAS to be activated on the other line first ), then went to the store and bought a new sim/switched out the sim cards and i was able to use my phone.
They had one but I would have to change to everything plan. Is it really worth it to lose my unimited data and off contract on two devices just for this watch???
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They had one but I would have to change to everything plan. Is it really worth it to lose my unimited data and off contract on two devices just for this watch???
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I dont think so. just wait to buy it outright.
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I dont think so. just wait to buy it outright.
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They will not let me do that as it changes my unlimited data plan. I would pay retail price to do so if I were allowed.
ronaldheld said:
They will not let me do that as it changes my unlimited data plan. I would pay retail price to do so if I were allowed.
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Hell NO don't give up your unlimited data for that damn watch what is wrong with you unless you are not a data hog and you don't mind paying overages for your devices
I am looking for opinions before making a rash decision. I appreciate the previous comments and am looking for others.
Edit: a store rep did some research. I can keep the unlimited for my phone if I buy the gear s as a separate device paying $25/month with no 2 year contract.
I am wondering if this would work. I have a at&t galaxy s5 and want to buy a nano sim adapter. http://microsim-shop.com/
i would buy the watch off contract. When I want to take just my watch I pop in the nano sim and go, when I want my phone, I put the nano sim in the adapter for the s5.
This way I won't lose my unlimited data, wonder if it will work?
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I am wondering if this would work. I have a at&t galaxy s5 and want to buy a nano sim adapter. http://microsim-shop.com/
i would buy the watch off contract. When I want to take just my watch I pop in the nano sim and go, when I want my phone, I put the nano sim in the adapter for the s5.
This way I won't lose my unlimited data, wonder if it will work?
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Good question. Anyone know? I have a couple of weeks to decide.
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I am looking for opinions before making a rash decision. I appreciate the previous comments and am looking for others.
Edit: a store rep did some research. I can keep the unlimited for my phone if I buy the gear s as a separate device paying $25/month with no 2 year contract.
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So with 25$ a month no contract would you just pay 25$ what ever month you needed it? or ,,,
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So with 25$ a month no contract would you just pay 25$ what ever month you needed it? or ,,,
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Yes as far as I was told by the store sales rep. I do not want to be locked into a two year contract with smartphones/watches evolving so quickly. For all I know I will use the gear s for a while and find it is not worth having or paying $25/month. I still should be able to connect via Bluetooth at no Verizon cost.
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Yes as far as I was told by the store sales rep. I do not want to be locked into a two year contract with smartphones/watches evolving so quickly. For all I know I will use the gear s for a while and find it is not worth having or paying $25/month. I still should be able to connect via Bluetooth at no Verizon cost.
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I agree I just bought from AT&T outright I have Sprint I'm just going to bluetooth for free and put my google voice number on the watch I think I can do that we will see. If not I will see if a pre-paid sim straighttalk net1o something with At&T If I feel the need to talk w/o phone
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I agree I just bought from AT&T outright I have Sprint I'm just going to bluetooth for free and put my google voice number on the watch I think I can do that we will see. If not I will see if a pre-paid sim straighttalk net1o something with At&T If I feel the need to talk w/o phone
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I really want a standalone device at least to see if it is viable as such. I can always go the Bluetooth route but it might be harder the other way as Verizon plans change.
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I really want a standalone device at least to see if it is viable as such. I can always go the Bluetooth route but it might be harder the other way as Verizon plans change.
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I see what your saying
I am waiting to see a full review of the watch and the gear manager to appear in the Play store for my Note 4. I also cannot afford it plus the time in the store until later this month.
Gear Manager wont be in the play store its on Galaxy App store.
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I'm told you can add the gear s to a grandfathered family plan with the old data lines 9.99 + 20/300mb 30/3gb 50/5gb. Im waiting to buy one off contract and put one of my unlimited line's sim card in it. There's no reason it shouldn't work unless they have the gear imei's flagged (like a tablet in an unlim phone plan). I haven't found anyone saying they've done it yet though.
No sim card in Verizon's version. I will see what I can get out of the sales rep when I buy it for retail price.
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No sim card in Verizon's version. I will see what I can get out of the sales rep when I buy it for retail price.
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cool let us know
I gave up my unlimited plan. I save 100 bucks a. On the for 4 lines. ATT throttles you after 3gb of data use to 2G speed.
marinefighter said:
I gave up my unlimited plan. I save 100 bucks a. On the for 4 lines. ATT throttles you after 3gb of data use to 2G speed.
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:crying:
I decided that unlimited data was more important. If i cannot keep it, , no Gear S.