Upgrade through warranty replacement? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

My friend's Hercules died today (power button issue).
His one-year warranty expires in just three more days (great timing).
That will put him at one year of his two-year agreement.
When we call T-Mobile, how likely do you think they will be to let him do an early-upgrade to a Galaxy S3 without any additional cost, if he offers to sign up for another two years?

CZ Eddie said:
My friend's Hercules died today (power button issue).
His one-year warranty expires in just three more days (great timing).
That will put him at one year of his two-year agreement.
When we call T-Mobile, how likely do you think they will be to let him do an early-upgrade to a Galaxy S3 without any additional cost, if he offers to sign up for another two years?
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I'd say zero percent. You would be better off just getting a phone exchange from T-mobile, selling the new one they send, pay the difference and buy one off contract.

ITALIANNYC said:
I'd say zero percent. You would be better off just getting a phone exchange from T-mobile, selling the new one they send, pay the difference and buy one off contract.
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That's what I was afraid of.
And also it was Plan B. :good:

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That's what I was afraid of.
And also it was Plan B. :good:
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Why be worried about the S3 as of yet, my S2 still runs very nicely and any app or game I throw at it AND it is running Jellybean [4.1.2 right now and 4.2.1 on the way] without any problems. No need to upgrade as of yet just get the replacement, ride out the year and get the S3 prolly for free [as it will still be there and cheaper as time goes by] not to mention what if the S4 or a better phone hits and he gets mad he bought an S3 for full retail [like $600 ish right now without contract mind you] when his S2 was more than capable of running everything and you only had to pay like $25 for a warranty replacement? I am on my second replacement [3rd S2] and it is finally been working for a year now and I see absolutely no need to move to the S3.
Keep in mind to see the specifications of our phone google T989 review it has a better processor and bigger screen than the international version everyone else [save for a few other niche S2s in Asia] .

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Why be worried about the S3 as of yet, my S2 still runs very nicely and any app or game I throw at it AND it is running Jellybean [4.1.2 right now and 4.2.1 on the way] without any problems. No need to upgrade as of yet just get the replacement, ride out the year and get the S3 prolly for free [as it will still be there and cheaper as time goes by] not to mention what if the S4 or a better phone hits and he gets mad he bought an S3 for full retail [like $600 ish right now without contract mind you] when his S2 was more than capable of running everything and you only had to pay like $25 for a warranty replacement? I am on my second replacement [3rd S2] and it is finally been working for a year now and I see absolutely no need to move to the S3.
Keep in mind to see the specifications of our phone google T989 review it has a better processor and bigger screen than the international version everyone else [save for a few other niche S2s in Asia] .
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I have the S3 and he has the S2. I flash his phone ROM every few weeks, so I get a first hand comparison between the two phones.

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Question about sprint 14 day grace period

So my brother needed a new phone badly and he went out and switched to sprint (from verizon) and got a galaxy s2 today. I know the galaxy s3 is coming out in 15 days.
Now as far as I see, Sprint has a 14 day return policy for the phones. Do you think there's any way he would be able to return the phone in 14 days and get the galaxy s3 the next day?
The tricky part is that he's switched from verizon, so if he returns the phone, I don't know if he can still keep the wireless plan or is eligible for a new phone. Does anyone have experience with what happens if you sign up for a new plan but then keep the plan and just return the phone? Are you still eligible for discounts on the phone then? I could give him an old touch pro 2 to keep the account active for a couple of days if needed.
Thanks for any tips.
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So my brother needed a new phone badly and he went out and switched to sprint (from verizon) and got a galaxy s2 today. I know the galaxy s3 is coming out in 15 days.
Now as far as I see, Sprint has a 14 day return policy for the phones. Do you think there's any way he would be able to return the phone in 14 days and get the galaxy s3 the next day?
The tricky part is that he's switched from verizon, so if he returns the phone, I don't know if he can still keep the wireless plan or is eligible for a new phone. Does anyone have experience with what happens if you sign up for a new plan but then keep the plan and just return the phone? Are you still eligible for discounts on the phone then? I could give him an old touch pro 2 to keep the account active for a couple of days if needed.
Thanks for any tips.
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Well the policy is 14 days. And the day he got it counts as day 1. And if you return it within the 3rd day they will credit back the activation fee. If you return after the 3rd day (4-14) they will stick you with the activation fee. Also if the reason that he is returning it is just because he wants the gs3 they might charge him with a $35 restocking fee. As soon as he returns the device the reset the upgrade .So my advice is to return asap if he is still within the 1-3 days. And the only way for him to keep his number and plan is to activate the extra TP2 that you said you have. Hopefully this helps
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Hey!
I have some experience with this, and I can tell you (at least, again, from my experience) that Sprint will let you do something like that... if you switch the phone on the same day.
I think if you call in advance, maybe they'll make some leeway for you, or at least explain what you can do. But sorry, I don't know about whether or not you can return the phone and then wait, and pick it up.
However, for me, on the 13th day following my contract extension I was able to replace an Evo 3D for an E4GT, no problems at all.
Also... maybe you can exchange for a pre-order? That's just a thought...
Thanks for the replies so far. In all honestly, that Galaxy S 3 will be mine! lol. So if the upgrade gets reset I can have him activate my old palm treo or the touch pro 2 and then once he gets the galaxy S 3 I'll just pay him the 35 bucks if need be. He will then get my galaxy S2, so nothing lost on his end.
why didn't he just go to walmart and get a cheap pay-as-you-go phone for $40 to tie him over until the s3 is available? would've been cheaper than the mess he got himself into.
cnstarz said:
why didn't he just go to walmart and get a cheap pay-as-you-go phone for $40 to tie him over until the s3 is available? would've been cheaper than the mess he got himself into.
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He needs the phone for business and he was actually just planning on keeping the Galaxy S2. So it's technically me making things complicated because I think the upgrade is going to waste getting an S2 instead of S3.
You can do it. The thing is you or him needs to exchange one device for the other at the moment in the grace period. But not return it and stay without a phone till SGSIII arrive. Good luck.
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iivisionii said:
Thanks for the replies so far. In all honestly, that Galaxy S 3 will be mine! lol. So if the upgrade gets reset I can have him activate my old palm treo or the touch pro 2 and then once he gets the galaxy S 3 I'll just pay him the 35 bucks if need be. He will then get my galaxy S2, so nothing lost on his end.
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Wait so this thread is about you wanting an s3 and talking your brother who had to have a phone and got one he probably likes since the s2 is one of the best phones ever made(imho) and now you want to cost ALL OF US INCLUDING YOURSELF IN THE LONG RUN MORE MONEY? Dang..... thats worng and I hope with all sinceraty your brother returns his s2 and keeps his s3 for himself.
if you dont think you are costing us money by waisting a completley good device that will have to be sold to asurion then wait until the next hike in sprints prices ex: TEP goes to $11 next month we have it good with unlimited data but since sprint customers try to cut so many corners the company is being forced to find ways to make up the money...... and I already know you dont care bout coporate america blahblahblah, we'll see when your in the "omg I cant believe sprint is charging me for this now thread"
Again these are my opinions so take it for what its worth
sorry to rant
Omar04 said:
You can do it. The thing is you or him needs to exchange one device for the other at the moment in the grace period. But not return it and stay without a phone till SGSIII arrive. Good luck.
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I'm not sure if i exactly understand what you are saying. The grace period is 14 days, but the new phone comes in 15 days.
My plan is to go on the 20th (the 14th day of the grace period) and tell them he doesn't want to keep the galaxy s2, but wants to keep the plan. Then I will have thenm activate a treo or TP2 that I have laying around in lieu of the gs2, wait until the next day or two when the GS3 is out (he will have to use the treo for a day or two) and have him purchase the GS3 at that time.
Crossing my fingers and hoping that works.
BigRitz said:
Wait so this thread is about you wanting an s3 and talking your brother who had to have a phone and got one he probably likes since the s2 is one of the best phones ever made(imho) and now you want to cost ALL OF US INCLUDING YOURSELF IN THE LONG RUN MORE MONEY? Dang..... thats worng and I hope with all sinceraty your brother returns his s2 and keeps his s3 for himself.
if you dont think you are costing us money by waisting a completley good device that will have to be sold to asurion then wait until the next hike in sprints prices ex: TEP goes to $11 next month we have it good with unlimited data but since sprint customers try to cut so many corners the company is being forced to find ways to make up the money...... and I already know you dont care bout coporate america blahblahblah, we'll see when your in the "omg I cant believe sprint is charging me for this now thread"
Again these are my opinions so take it for what its worth
sorry to rant
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I appreciate your opinion. However, I am not doing anything outside of Sprint's own limitations. They have a 14 day grace period for you to try out the phone. I will end up paying 35 dollars likely for returning the galaxy s2 as well. The whole purpose of the 14 day grace period is if you change your mind. I am more informed on the subject than my brother and have convinced him that the galaxy s2 was not a good choice when the s3 is coming out. I believe that is a legitimate reason to return the S2 and get the S3
iivisionii said:
I appreciate your opinion. However, I am not doing anything outside of Sprint's own limitations. They have a 14 day grace period for you to try out the phone. I will end up paying 35 dollars likely for returning the galaxy s2 as well. The whole purpose of the 14 day grace period is if you change your mind. I am more informed on the subject than my brother and have convinced him that the galaxy s2 was not a good choice when the s3 is coming out. I believe that is a legitimate reason to return the S2 and get the S3
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OK not gonna start a war w you bout this but if that were the case they wouldn't ding the sales rep who sold you your device when you exchanged it, even worse if it is 3rd party you lose you comish all together. The policy is so if you are absolutely unable to learn a device or it does not fit into your lifestyle such as work or things of the sort, it not put in play so we can test a device or borrow for 2 weeks bottom line weather you believe it or it straight up coat the company money period and if we dont preserve what we have it will be gone.
Again these are my opinions
Nuf said glw whatever u do
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OK not gonna start a war w you bout this but if that were the case they wouldn't ding the sales rep who sold you your device when you exchanged it, even worse if it is 3rd party you lose you comish all together. The policy is so if you are absolutely unable to learn a device or it does not fit into your lifestyle such as work or things of the sort, it not put in play so we can test a device or borrow for 2 weeks bottom line weather you believe it or it straight up coat the company money period and if we dont preserve what we have it will be gone.
Again these are my opinions
Nuf said glw whatever u do
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I take no offense to your post and understand your stance on it. I was not aware that the representative loses their commission if the item is returned, but that does make sense considering that sprint did not make any money on it. Considering that fact, I can try to return to the same representative when purchasing the galaxy s3 to minimize his loss at the very least.
Won't work, you have to do a direct exchange within the 14 days. If you return it, they'll cancel the account which will cancel his number. If you "activate a treo in the mean time", his 14 days is still running, meaning he'll be out of luck come the 15th day. Best bet is to call customer care to see if they will let you pre-order the S3 and use a temp phone in the mean time.
Should have waited one more day.
EDIT: As long as you exchange the device, the rep still makes commission for the activation. If you outright return it, they get charged back for it.
Sunsparc said:
Won't work, you have to do a direct exchange within the 14 days. If you return it, they'll cancel the account which will cancel his number. If you "activate a treo in the mean time", his 14 days is still running, meaning he'll be out of luck come the 15th day. Best bet is to call customer care to see if they will let you pre-order the S3 and use a temp phone in the mean time.
Should have waited one more day.
EDIT: As long as you exchange the device, the rep still makes commission for the activation. If you outright return it, they get charged back for it.
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Thanks for the tip. Although I don't understand why he wouldn't be able to keep the phone line without keeping the phone. I guess they are linked? Would he be able to just activate another sprint line without purchasing a phone and just transfer the line over to there?
I think I'll just have to go down to Sprint with him soon and figure all this out. In the end if we can't do it it's not a huge loss. The GS2 is and will still be an awesome phone. It would just be awesome to have the latest and greatest
He can return the phone completely on last day then buy the SGSIII when it comes out. Or just return the SGSII ina week then get another phone to reset his 14day period
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He can return the phone completely on last day then buy the SGSIII when it comes out. Or just return the SGSII ina week then get another phone to reset his 14day period
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Exchanging does not "reset" the 14 day guarantee. If you exchange on day 14, that's the phone you're stuck with.
on a somewhat related note, you only get one exchange during that 14-day period so be sure to choose the exchange wisely.
So after all of that my brother decided to stay with Verizon because he wasn't happy with the wireless service on sprint. No new phone...
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Apparently bit too late but still may be someone will use this info.
I was due for upgrade last year in july when EVO 3D came out.
I had a Samsung Moment and I used my upgrade to get EVO 3D.
Back than it was 30 days grace period.
I kept EVO 3D for about 2 weeks and couldn't get used to it. So I returned it to Sprint and went back to my Samsung Moment.
My account has been reset and money has been refunded except for $35 restocking fee.
It all happened in July.
6 months later in December I used my upgrade to get SGSII.
So if you have account and you return the phone you still keep the number and contract. At least it's true for upgrades.
iivisionii said:
Thanks for the tip. Although I don't understand why he wouldn't be able to keep the phone line without keeping the phone. I guess they are linked? Would he be able to just activate another sprint line without purchasing a phone and just transfer the line over to there?
I think I'll just have to go down to Sprint with him soon and figure all this out. In the end if we can't do it it's not a huge loss. The GS2 is and will still be an awesome phone. It would just be awesome to have the latest and greatest
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Just to clarify things yes the number and the ESN from whatever device you have at that time are linked. If you return the device you cannot keep the line open as it will not have a valid ESN attached to it.

Was leaning toward GNEX but now considering SIII, need advice

I have been researching for the past couple of months and now something I just saw completely threw a wrench in my plans!
My wife and I have been on Sprint the past couple of years, both with OG Evo's. I decided to save up and buy our next phones outright and go with an MVNO plan. I narrowed that down to Straight Talk based on price and reviews and had decided to get a GNEX for $350 a pop since it was by far the cheapest badass phone on the market by a long shot. I've done a lot of lurking in the XDA GNEX forum to get ready for this switch, until...
Today, I saw that Wal-mart has an in-store promo for the AT&T SIII for $148, which has a $200 early termination fee. If I buy the phones and immediately cancel and pay the ETF, I'm paying exactly the same as I would the GNEX.
My question is, what holes can you poke in my reasoning or what haven't I thought of? The only concern I have now is whether AT&T will give me flak about any phone issues I have while under warranty that they may not want to deal with since I wouldn't be a current customer, although I'm thinking I might be able to run those through Wal-mart.
I think the only hole in youre reasoning is the fact that you think you could get your hands on a GS3 for 350$. Thats simply impossible. The GS2 is still 329$ and the GS3 is 599$. The early termination is is probably a fees you'd pay for breaking the contract, but you'll still have to pay off the balance of the phone, so in fact the phone would have ended up costing you 799$
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My wife and I both had a GNexus, she just upgraded to the S3 on T-Mobile. You really can't go wrong with the GNex and development is good and updates first from Google.
If you wait another month or to, 2nd hand s3 might be available for 375 - 400.
As for myself, I'm waiting for the next GNexus.
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My wife has gnex and I have the s3 and imo the only thing the gnex has on the s3 is the official jb software which isn't going to last for long. I say go for the s3 you won't regret it.
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I think the only hole in youre reasoning is the fact that you think you could get your hands on a GS3 for 350$. Thats simply impossible. The GS2 is still 329$ and the GS3 is 599$. The early termination is is probably a fees you'd pay for breaking the contract, but you'll still have to pay off the balance of the phone, so in fact the phone would have ended up costing you 799$
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In reading the AT&T contract directly, it appears that the ETF is actually $325 now. It does say that if you cancel w/in 30 days of starting the contract, you have to return the phone or pay the balance of the retail price of the phone, but it takes that stipulation off after 30 days. I'll have to confirm that with them directly, but it seems like they won't be able to go after me for that extra amount.
both of them.
wendellc said:
My wife and I both had a GNexus, she just upgraded to the S3 on T-Mobile. You really can't go wrong with the GNex and development is good and updates first from Google.
If you wait another month or to, 2nd hand s3 might be available for 375 - 400.
As for myself, I'm waiting for the next GNexus.
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I definitely don't think I'd be unhappy with the GNEX or that it'd be a bad decision to go with it, I just think that, if I can get an SIII for at least close to the GNEX price, I'd prefer the SIII.
Agreed. The s3 isn't double the price of a gnex but now since a bnib s3 is like $400 (clist) vs $300 gnex I'd definately get the s3 for a little more.... or you can upgrade to the next iphone sell it and use the money to get the phone you want with probably left over cash.
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bonillamktg said:
I have been researching for the past couple of months and now something I just saw completely threw a wrench in my plans!
My wife and I have been on Sprint the past couple of years, both with OG Evo's. I decided to save up and buy our next phones outright and go with an MVNO plan. I narrowed that down to Straight Talk based on price and reviews and had decided to get a GNEX for $350 a pop since it was by far the cheapest badass phone on the market by a long shot. I've done a lot of lurking in the XDA GNEX forum to get ready for this switch, until...
Today, I saw that Wal-mart has an in-store promo for the AT&T SIII for $148, which has a $200 early termination fee. If I buy the phones and immediately cancel and pay the ETF, I'm paying exactly the same as I would the GNEX.
My question is, what holes can you poke in my reasoning or what haven't I thought of? The only concern I have now is whether AT&T will give me flak about any phone issues I have while under warranty that they may not want to deal with since I wouldn't be a current customer, although I'm thinking I might be able to run those through Wal-mart.
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The etf for smartphones on ATT is 350. And an additional 200 to walmart. Your plan won't work.
The carriers do this because if you did what you planned on doing the carrier would lose money.
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Thoughts from a GS3 Owner
Yaken said:
The etf for smartphones on ATT is 350. And an additional 200 to walmart. Your plan won't work.
The carriers do this because if you did what you planned on doing the carrier would lose money.
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Indeed,
But to compare phones by spec, the GNEX is not on par with the GS3.
The only thing they have in relative commonality is their screens.
As well, the GNEX is on schedule to be refreshed soon (so rumor has it).
Since you've waited this long, you might as well wait a little longer and get whatever else might be released in Q4 of 2012.
But this is all mostly my opinion.
On the flip side, the GSM GNEX by far has the most developer support/love.

GNEX dilemma!

My trusty Gnex was recently stolen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1863863, and I am currently facing a troubling dilemma. I realize there are something like 5 "Nexus" devices being released this fall/winter. I also realize that isnt "all" that long from now. However, it is a few months away and a lot will be going on. I have a little one at home and they grow so fast at this age. These next few months have Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years which are all key photo/video opportunities. The phone I am currently using is an old Gingerbread device that is "ok", but certainly not able to take the quality pics and videos like the Gnex.
So my dilemma is do I drop $350 (directly from Google) and pick up a new phone or wait? To be honest, if I could get the Gnex for like $150 or $200 I would be happy to sign a service contract. I am currently on Tmobile and they have told me I am upgrade eligible since I havent had a contract in many years, but they dont sell the Gnex! Due to the fact that all CDMA providers SUCK (and are so expensive) I cant consider moving away from Tmobile, so changing carriers is not an option. I checked around and I cant even find a 3rd party retailer that sells the Gnex AND can provide me with a new Tmobile plan. The biggest problem is I know the minute the new Gnex drops I am going to want it, but I dont know if I can justify spending $350 now plus another $500 (or whatever) in a few months.....
I got one for 220 for sale
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I got one for 220 for sale
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Brand new or used?
webmaster said:
So my dilemma is do I drop $350 (directly from Google) and pick up a new phone or wait? To be honest, if I could get the Gnex for like $150 or $200 I would be happy to sign a service contract.
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Don't know why you're even considering this, considering that service contracts cost way more than the $150-$200 that you'd save.
Not going to kid, it does suck that you lost the phone at this particular time. There aren't very good options when the next big thing you want isn't out quite yet; they all cost money. Buying a new Nexus will be $350ish, a new contract will cost $1400ish (depending on the upfront price of the phone and your opportunity costs); that comes out to $800 even if you resell the phone for full price (an unrealistic scenario) when the next Nexus comes out. If I could stand it, I'd just keep using your gingerbread and pray it comes out soon.
Getting a used GN if you want to pay around $200 (as Jason suggests) is also another option. Hell, you might even be able to resell it for a similar price (though naturally there will be a price decrease when the new one comes out).
Used has a corner crack but everything still functional do still a great device
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I just saw on tmobiles site you can get a Galaxy S III for $99 on contract. That would be the way to go if you don't mind a contract.
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or you could just go buy a camera
Samsung has there new galaxy camera.
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If you don't mind buying something other than a Galaxy Nexus, why get yourself a GS III once it gets cheaper. Its actually going for $99.99 online right now! Sale ends at 11:59pm today!
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i n f a m o u s said:
If you don't mind buying something other than a Galaxy Nexus, why get yourself a GS III once it gets cheaper. Its actually going for $99.99 online right now! Sale ends at 11:59pm today!
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GSIII is not cheaper; you have to pay the price of a contract which, as I pointed out above, can exceed $1000.
The OP mentioned he/she is already with T-Mobile and eligible for an upgrade.
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The OP mentioned he/she is already with T-Mobile and eligible for an upgrade.
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That does not reduce the opportunity cost of a new contract in any way.
thebobp said:
Don't know why you're even considering this, considering that service contracts cost way more than the $150-$200 that you'd save.
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Trust me, I am very aware of how annoying contracts are and that is why I have been without one for so many years. However, I currently get a decent discount from a company I used to work at (6 years ago!!) which makes my bill comparatively low. If I switch to the new Tmobile unlimited plan I will be all in (taxes, and everything) for just over $60 per month. I do see that Straight Talk offers "unlimited" everything for $45, but I don't know if that includes taxes or if it is truly unlimited. I have given thought to going to prepaid however, so you do raise a valid point. In either case though, I still need a new GNEX!!
Buy a good older model canon camera. Problem solved. $100
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i n f a m o u s said:
If you don't mind buying something other than a Galaxy Nexus, why get yourself a GS III once it gets cheaper. Its actually going for $99.99 online right now! Sale ends at 11:59pm today!
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The S III seems like a nice enough phone, but its really just not for me. I swore I would never purchase another non-Nexus phone again as I do not care for the horrible "tweaks" these companies do to core Android OS. I would end up rooting it and then installing a vanilla JB ROM on the thing, and then being frustrated that it wasnt actually a Nexus device!
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Buy a good older model canon camera. Problem solved. $100
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I already have a decent digital camera, but using it feels like a throwback to 2002. It far thicker than my (any?) phone, requires I carry two devices, and can't record in proper HD. Yes, it does take nicer pictures but the "cons" of constantly needing to remember to carry it make it frustrating. I also must say that I got used to the convenience of my photos automatically syncing to Dropbox!
Regarding the suggestion for a used GNex, I do like the idea and I am currently searching for one. The problem is that Craigslist is so full of scammers these days. Even the people that DO actually have it will tell you its a "9.5 out of 10" in terms of condition and then when you go meet them the thing looks like it went through a cement mixer.
I definitely would never get a non nexus android phone again including the S3, I would rather go back to using an iPhone than do that.

[POLL] Upgrade to S3 now or wait for S4?

I am due for an upgrade with Sprint. I am currently on the Evo 4g. There seems to be some good holiday deals on the S3 right now. I was thinking about jumping on one of these. However, after doing some reading it looks like the S4 may not be too far around the corner. Any thoughts on waiting it out or even waiting for the first of the year for some of the new HTC line? I know waiting with a subsidized carrier like Sprint means you're basically losing money, so I'm trying to decide the best course of action.
I would say just get the s3 its an amazing phone I'm running cm10 on it right now and its super fast stable and the battery life is amazing! The s4 most likely won't be out until next summer if you want a major upgrade I would say wait for the galaxy note3 or the nexus5!
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I got mine on black friday so it was impossible to turn down. I had the evo, but it just wasn't cutting it. Rooted and everything stripped out of it, I still couldn't have facebook, google music, google maps, and skype installed at the same time because of storage issues. I really like the s3, and if you can get a good deal on it, you might as well. My gf still has the evo, and she's now eyeing my s3. If you want to wait for the s4, you might as well wait for the s5 or s6, or whatever... My philosophy with tech has always been, what will benefit me the most now, because if you always have in the back of your head that you plan to upgrade, you never will. Do it now, or do it never lol
I'm currently leaning toward the upgrade, but I may have just been dealt a blow. I checked with Amazon and they said I'm not eligible for the $50 price because I'm a current customer (despite that I'm up for a two year contract extension). Does anyone else have any experience with this? Is this true?
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ctasich said:
I'm currently leaning toward the upgrade, but I may have just been dealt a blow. I checked with Amazon and they said I'm not eligible for the $50 price because I'm a current customer (despite that I'm up for a two year contract extension). Does anyone else have any experience with this? Is this true?
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That doesn't make sense. Could you print out price from Amazon and go to best buy for price match?
I could see if they still had premier upgrades after first year but you have fulfilled your 2 year obligation to sprint. You're a free agent now.
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daryllh said:
That doesn't make sense. Could you print out price from Amazon and go to best buy for price match?
I could see if they still had premier upgrades after first year but you have fulfilled your 2 year obligation to sprint. You're a free agent now.
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That's what I figured as well. I haven't really found any information on the internet about people upgrading after a 2-year contract either. Has anyone successfully done so through Amazon or any other retailer? Perhaps I was mistaken when I thought the discounted price applied to me?
Also, will it matter that I am on a SERO plan? Don't want to lose that guy!
ctasich said:
That's what I figured as well. I haven't really found any information on the internet about people upgrading after a 2-year contract either. Has anyone successfully done so through Amazon or any other retailer? Perhaps I was mistaken when I thought the discounted price applied to me?
Also, will it matter that I am on a SERO plan? Don't want to lose that guy!
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Best buy is supposed to be having a sale on the Galaxy S3 this Sunday....it'll be $50 in store.
Got mine for $30 through Amazon about 3 weeks ago. But I was a new sprint customer.
ctasich said:
I am due for an upgrade with Sprint. I am currently on the Evo 4g. There seems to be some good holiday deals on the S3 right now. I was thinking about jumping on one of these. However, after doing some reading it looks like the S4 may not be too far around the corner. Any thoughts on waiting it out or even waiting for the first of the year for some of the new HTC line? I know waiting with a subsidized carrier like Sprint means you're basically losing money, so I'm trying to decide the best course of action.
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Easy call, if you see an outstanding deal on the S3 ($50 or under) then snag one. If a deal doesn't come your way then hold off. I'm on the SGS3 right now and it is a pretty amazing device. I was able to get it for $50 through Sprint on the Black Friday stuff, my wife's SGS3 on the other hand we shelled out $250 for, and we just wish we had waited the extra couple of months *Grin*.. Of course if you are like some and Money isn't an issue Get Both !
Just got mines Today at Best Buy for $49.99. One day sale!!!
Got mine black friday, price matched from sams at walmart. Got a $100 gifrcard too. Freakin sweet! Id say get this phone, its gonna be one people still want a year from now. Promise.
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Get it!!! You won't regret it.
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I also had the original Evo 4G for two years wating on the SIII to come out.
At this point, you might as well wait for the SIV to use your upgrade option. Shop around for deals on SIII online and you might just be able to snag both phones.
It is an amazing phone though. I can say with confidence that i'll keep it until I get a good deal on a SIV, after the first few months after the launch date.
Well after talking with Sprint Employee Account (I'm on a SERO-P plan), they offered me $75 off my bill for the next two months to effectively make the S3 $50. I went ahead and took the plunge! I should have the phone tomorrow.
ctasich said:
I'm currently leaning toward the upgrade, but I may have just been dealt a blow. I checked with Amazon and they said I'm not eligible for the $50 price because I'm a current customer (despite that I'm up for a two year contract extension). Does anyone else have any experience with this? Is this true?
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Your still a current customer
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I think you made the right choice! You will be really happy with this phone. I rooted mine the first day I had it
I will not buy it because its size.. Im comfortable with my S2
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Just get the s3. Still a strong selling phone. Stay away from HTC. They tend to stop updates to there phones after they have been out for a short time. I don't think the note3 will be out anytime soon since the note2 just came out. S4 won't be out until sometime next year probably.
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I decided to go ahead and take the plunge for the S3. I was eligible for the early upgrade and I had the Buy Back program from Best Buy. If I waited for the "next" phone I would have lost the Buy Back. Turned out the S3 was $99 and the Buy Back gave me $130 on my old Epic 4G, so I made out pretty well. Got the phone and had some left over cash to use on a case.

Upgrading from a SGS2

Main question, is it worth upgrading since I got the phone in December on a family plan but want to take advantage of the new plans T-Mobile has.
Its worth it to me. The sgs2 is my current phone and the much bigger and full hd screen is enough to warrant a purchase. Plus, the gs2 still can be laggy and samsung is no longer updating it since we just got jelly bean 4.1. Its the end of the road for the s2 but the s4 just got an update that helps eliminate noticeable lag among other things.
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Main question, is it worth upgrading since I got the phone in December on a family plan but want to take advantage of the new plans T-Mobile has.
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Yes and no. Depending on how much money you have I bought mine outright so i didn't have to pay the "migration fee" basically contact cancelation and i kept my classic plan
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Im coning from a S2, it depends on what rom your on. I had ics before it it was GREAT! no lag ran like a champ. then i installed Jedi mind trick JB and it was MUCH slower. I am happy with teh S4, tons of apps and features. Bigger and better screen. it all depends on what you want. you can get a S3 for much cheaper.
Hell yeah!! Hell I thought it was an upgrade from the S3
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I'm also coming from a SGS2 (Sprint) and the S4 is a massive upgrade in comparison. I held off on the S3, since the S2 did everything I wanted at the time and I was still under contract.
Besides the obvious (better camera, speed, etc) below are the things I can appreciate coming from the S2:
- Battery lasts MUCH longer, I can go a full day using this phone or forget to charge at night and its not dead the next morning
- I had frequent issues with the SGS2 power button - not with S4
- Moving from WVGA to 1080P is worth it to upgrade alone
- Speaker phone is louder
- T-Mobile LTE in my area is ~30Mbps down, much better than the ~100kbps down I was getting on Sprint 3G!
Well worth the upgrade if you're coming from an S2, if you're coming from an S3 then you might want to think about compare it to an S4 in-person and make the call yourself.
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I'm also coming from a SGS2 (Sprint) and the S4 is a massive upgrade in comparison. I held off on the S3, since the S2 did everything I wanted at the time and I was still under contract.
Besides the obvious (better camera, speed, etc) below are the things I can appreciate coming from the S2:
- Battery lasts MUCH longer, I can go a full day using this phone or forget to charge at night and its not dead the next morning
- I had frequent issues with the SGS2 power button - not with S4
- Moving from WVGA to 1080P is worth it to upgrade alone
- Speaker phone is louder
- T-Mobile LTE in my area is ~30Mbps down, much better than the ~100kbps down I was getting on Sprint 3G!
Well worth the upgrade if you're coming from an S2, if you're coming from an S3 then you might want to think about compare it to an S4 in-person and make the call yourself.
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Agreed, Just upgraded from the S2 yesterday and although it did everything I needed it to do well, never gave me any problems and was running fast and rock solid with a custom ROM, the S4 is definitely leagues above the S2
I was due for an upgrade from the 2s also - i love it and wouldn't think twice about doing, except in your situation.
The s4 is great!
Its costly to break contract - but i have the family plan, so it served me even to break the classic plans and take the value plans - saving 100/month on 5 lines in addition to being able to upgrade whenever i choose.
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I was due for an upgrade from the 2s also - i love it and wouldn't think twice about doing, except in your situation.
The s4 is great!
Its costly to break contract - but i have the family plan, so it served me even to break the classic plans and take the value plans - saving 100/month on 5 lines in addition to being able to upgrade whenever i choose.
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I already talked to a T-Mobile representative about changing over to an individual plan & what all I have to pay for...a $200 migration fee on top of the 149 down payment and the monthly payment, but he did tell me I could pay the migration fee down in installments.
Skip-Breezy said:
I already talked to a T-Mobile representative about changing over to an individual plan & what all I have to pay for...a $200 migration fee on top of the 149 down payment and the monthly payment, but he did tell me I could pay the migration fee down in installments.
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I changed from an individual plan to the new tmobile non-contract plan without any fees....
But I guess I am still "in contract" with tmo. If I switch to ATT or Verizon I still need to pay 200 bucks...

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