I originally decided I wanted this phone for Christmas, but then I saw it was out of stock. I'm on the wait list, signed up for nowinstock.com to alert me - I've waited a while, and it still isn't restocked. The battery on my 5x is terrible, and i can only use my phone very lightly because of it. Is it worth waiting until the pixel restocks? I really don't want to settle, but I also won't know 100% how good the phone is until I actually buy it. Also, I will not buy it from Verizon (I don't want to be locked down and get bloatware, and I use at&t).
Does anyone know how long until there is a restock? It will take 3-4 weeks to let alone ship, so I wonder how long I'll be waiting to order in the first place. That "out of stock" every time I check is making me hopeless D:
I was in the same boat in November but the wait list never sent me an email. I ended up using nowinstock.com and got a notification from them in a day or 2 and bought one. You have to be Johnny on the spot though, by the time I finished up the checkout process and went back to Google devices site they were sold out again. I never did get an email from Google's wait list.
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I never got a waitlist email from google either. But I manually checked daily for about 10 day period in November and finally caught them available. Only took a couple days to ship.
Keep checking, seems like they get restocked periodically.
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I was in the same boat in November but the wait list never sent me an email. I ended up using nowinstock.com and got a notification from them in a day or 2 and bought one. You have to be Johnny on the spot though, by the time I finished up the checkout process and went back to Google devices site they were sold out again. I never did get an email from Google's wait list.
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I use that site too. It's been a long time and still nothing, and it says they last restocked November 30th. That's over a month. I guess it will be a long wait I check daily just in case as well, and nothing.
The Verizon thread says they are finally seeing some deliveries (some had been pre ordered since Oct) . But, I wonder if the Google store has put a little hold on the pixels to play whack a mole with some of the issues.
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Well when you order through Verizon, the Pixel XL 128GB (all colors) have a ship date of February 17th, so I guess that means it'll be a while!
You might also keep an eye on Swappa and eBay. That's what I'm doing. I have a 32GB, but may make the switch to a 128GB. Not that I probably need it, since I can backup all my pics and videos at full resolution, but I always have to have the biggest a s best. LOL.
From what I'm told by a very reliable source at Google, they've been feeding Verizon with the bulk of all 2 million Pixels that will/have been manufactured. 128GB NAND is just very hard to source.
If you're paying full retail price, you could check the Fi store. You don't need to activate Fi as long as you pay full price of the phone (otherwise, if you're financing and buy thru Fi, you have to activate within 30 days or else you'll be billed the entire cost of phone).
That's how I got my black 128GB XL. I had been on that waitlist for a while. I think I still am lol and never got an email. But the Fi stock comes and goes certainly more often.
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Well when you order through Verizon, the Pixel XL 128GB (all colors) have a ship date of February 17th, so I guess that means it'll be a while!
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Yeah, that's pretty late. I will never buy from Verizon though. I want an unlocked phone.
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Yeah, that's pretty late. I will never buy from Verizon though. I want an unlocked phone.
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I'll unlock mine upon receiving it. Plus, with Verizon, the phone costs $8.33/mo for the 128GB variant (holiday special). It's worth it for the 3 apps they put on (they're removable anyway)!
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I'll unlock mine upon receiving it. Plus, with Verizon, the phone costs $8.33/mo for the 128GB variant (holiday special). It's worth it for the 3 apps they put on (they're removable anyway)!
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How can one unlock a Verizon phone? Those phones are locked by design.... Is this a SARCASM post?
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How can one unlock a Verizon phone? Those phones are locked by design.... Is this a SARCASM post?
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No... You can definitely unlock the Verizon model if it's not on 7.1.1 yet. Many have done it and I'm planning on it to. You use the dePixel8 software.
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If you're paying full retail price, you could check the Fi store. You don't need to activate Fi as long as you pay full price of the phone (otherwise, if you're financing and buy thru Fi, you have to activate within 30 days or else you'll be billed the entire cost of phone).
That's how I got my black 128GB XL. I had been on that waitlist for a while. I think I still am lol and never got an email. But the Fi stock comes and goes certainly more often.
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I check Fi daily, everything has been out of stock for weeks.
Got my 128gb slate gray from Verizon it's back ordered now but the blue one is shipping right away. The rest are anywhere from Jan 17 to Feb. But just because it says those dates doesn't mean it won't ship until then. Basically as they make more they'll ship earlier. I work for Verizon and they're not stocking stores with anything but the 32gb.
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Got my 128gb slate gray from Verizon it's back so ordered now but the blue one is shipping right away. The rest are anywhere from Jan 17 to Feb. But just because it says those dates doesn't mean it won't ship until then. Basically as they make more they'll ship earlier. I work for Verizon and they're not stocking stores with anything but the 32gb.
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I would never buy from Verizon, but I'm confused - how did you get the 128gb if they only will stock the 32gb?
I wish Google would restock the one I want. It's been well over a month now and I feel incredibly fed up.
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I would never buy from Verizon, but I'm confused - how did you get the 128gb if they only will stock the 32gb?
I wish Google would restock the one I want. It's been well over a month now and I feel incredibly fed up.
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After months of searching "Verizon HTC One" multiple times per day, tomorrow we can finally pick up the One. Anyone else going to pick it up on release day?
I'm really hoping we get some great developers to work on the Verizon model. I keep hearing how much better this version of Sense is, but knowing myself, I'll want that baby to run vanilla 4.3 within a month.
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After months of searching "Verizon HTC One" multiple times per day, tomorrow we can finally pick up the One. Anyone else going to pick it up on release day?
I'm really hoping we get some great developers to work on the Verizon model. I keep hearing how much better this version of Sense is, but knowing myself, I'll want that baby to run vanilla 4.3 within a month.
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I have a phone on ebay to buy it tomorrow when it launches. I was in that boat. I'm still doing it because it's so weird that I signed up for the official sign up page and they still haven't sent anything and it comes out tomorrow... Little worried.
Chances are I'll pick one up tomorrow as well... My contract has been up since mid-July and I've been debating all month long as to what phone to get.. think I've finally decided on the One. I too just hope we get lots of development for it..
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I have a phone on ebay to buy it tomorrow when it launches. I was in that boat. I'm still doing it because it's so weird that I signed up for the official sign up page and they still haven't sent anything and it comes out tomorrow... Little worried.
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I just realized that too. Their relationship with HTC must be pretty bad. Moto is able to release 4 phones within a month of announcement and the HTC One takes over 3 months to come.
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I have a phone on ebay to buy it tomorrow when it launches. I was in that boat. I'm still doing it because it's so weird that I signed up for the official sign up page and they still haven't sent anything and it comes out tomorrow... Little worried.
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I put up my Note 2 so I can buy my phone. The auction was supposed to end tomorrow with a "Buy it Now." Someone last night clicked on it and now I have to send this out tomorrow regardless.
i had been holding out for the longest time for this phone, but verizon/htc just waited too long
$199 on contract for a 6 month old phone that vzw will probably forget about quickly after the initial 4.3 update....tough to swallow
i love htc, but ill just probably hold out for one maxx variant around the holidays (been told verizon is scheduled to get it)
if it was 99 or under on contract would've probably picked one up for my wife, but not at 200 bucks
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i had been holding out for the longest time for this phone, but verizon/htc just waited too long
$199 on contract for a 6 month old phone that vzw will probably forget about quickly after the initial 4.3 update....tough to swallow
i love htc, but ill just probably hold out for one maxx variant around the holidays (been told verizon is scheduled to get it)
if it was 99 or under on contract would've probably picked one up for my wife, but not at 200 bucks
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But we need you, we want you, oh baby oh baby.....
Seriously though, your development is awesome!
I've called (and yes I counted) 12 best buys, 2 costcos, 3 wal-marts, 1 target, and 3 vzw stores.
Out of those - One best buy has exactly 3 phones to sell, and only one vzw store wasnt being a **** and told me they had 2-3 CASES, but they can't hold them and it's FCFS. I'm on vacation in florida, and because I dont know who will have any in stock when I get home on friday, I'm taking time away from disney to drive to the vzw store that told me how many they had, at 9AM and buying one. I'm not even using it until I get home for fear of destroying it in the disney crowds.
F verizon and what they've done to this phone.
I just hope the bootloader gets unlocked and I can get a ROM ASAP
Waiting to make sure it can be rooted and waiting on a black version.
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I would but I keep having the argument in my head. Get HTC One or keep unlimited data.........:crying:
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I would but I keep having the argument in my head. Get HTC One or keep unlimited data.........:crying:
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Pay $550 and keep it unlimited.
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I've called (and yes I counted) 12 best buys, 2 costcos, 3 wal-marts, 1 target, and 3 vzw stores.
Out of those - One best buy has exactly 3 phones to sell, and only one vzw store wasnt being a **** and told me they had 2-3 CASES, but they can't hold them and it's FCFS. I'm on vacation in florida, and because I dont know who will have any in stock when I get home on friday, I'm taking time away from disney to drive to the vzw store that told me how many they had, at 9AM and buying one. I'm not even using it until I get home for fear of destroying it in the disney crowds.
F verizon and what they've done to this phone.
I just hope the bootloader gets unlocked and I can get a ROM ASAP
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You should come to California, they have PLENTY of the HTC Ones. I called a few stores and they will have a good quantity (100s) It does help that I am near Verizon HQ...=P
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I would but I keep having the argument in my head. Get HTC One or keep unlimited data.........:crying:
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Add a 2nd line. Buy the phone. Then cancel the data.
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Add a 2nd line. Buy the phone. Then cancel the data.
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So if I did that, I would transfer my existing number and data off my T-bolt onto the One? Hmmm......
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Add a 2nd line. Buy the phone. Then cancel the data.
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Verizon store told me a customer did this as well. You will end up paying I think it's $10 per month for the line, but you will get the full discount.
I'm picking one up.
Been excited for over a month to get it and it is finally here!
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I'm picking one up.
Been excited for over a month to get it and it is finally here!
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Good news. Gray's been a real contributor in the Rezound community.
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I'm taking time away from disney to drive to the vzw store that told me how many they had, at 9AM and buying one.
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Dangit, my VZW store don't open till 10.
Hand76 said:
Waiting to make sure it can be rooted and waiting on a black version.
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Knowing the HTC dev community, I have no doubts it'll be rooted.
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I would but I keep having the argument in my head. Get HTC One or keep unlimited data.........:crying:
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Switching to the share data pool plan tomorrow but since we have 5 smartphones I'll do the 10 Gb plan and should be safe. If I could add a line (can't I'm maxed according to the old plans) for $10 and keep my unlimited I would.
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You should come to California, they have PLENTY of the HTC Ones. I called a few stores and they will have a good quantity (100s) It does help that I am near Verizon HQ...=P
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My local store got 10. But it's more rural so I should be safe.
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Good news. Gray's been a real contributor in the Rezound community.
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Its become so stale over there so I am excited to get back to building!
But we should get some great development thanks to Flyhalf.
Just ordered mine and it will be here tomorrow.
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Just ordered mine. Going to pick it up whenever it is ready. Promo code FTFYRMN worked for me. Order came out to $192.14
Hey everyone - just a quick question. I purchased my phone directly from Samsung, the Verizon version of course and was curious if after it arrived I would have to go into the store to activate it or, if I could simply throw in my old Sim from my HTC. I purchased the n7 outright rather than using my upgrade (saving it for q1 2017).
I'm assuming that I can just pop in the old sim but wanted to double check I wouldn't lose any features/functions from doing so.
Thanks in advance!
As long as the old Sim is a nanosim then yes you can just pop in the new one. Typically the phone will include a sim card with it and you can activate it online or over the phone using another device to activate your Note 7. If you don't feel like going through with the manual activation, swapping it over should work just fine.
Cheers I figure it would be simply! Thanks cad!
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Hey everyone - just a quick question. I purchased my phone directly from Samsung, the Verizon version of course and was curious if after it arrived I would have to go into the store to activate it or, if I could simply throw in my old Sim from my HTC. I purchased the n7 outright rather than using my upgrade (saving it for q1 2017).
I'm assuming that I can just pop in the old sim but wanted to double check I wouldn't lose any features/functions from doing so.
Thanks in advance!
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I had a slight problem buying outright from Verizon, as I was not upgrade eligible. They would NOT let me pre-order without changing to the "new" Verizon plan. I, too, ordered directly from Samsung, so appreciate your question, and might just switch Sims. Have you had any news on Samsung shipping? It sounds like TMobile is already shipping?
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I had a slight problem buying outright from Verizon, as I was not upgrade eligible. They would NOT let me pre-order without changing to the "new" Verizon plan. I, too, ordered directly from Samsung, so appreciate your question, and might just switch Sims. Have you had any news on Samsung shipping? It sounds like TMobile is already shipping?
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This is something I posted on another thread I had made -- I spoke with about 7 different reps until I finally got this answer:
"I actually called back a couple of times to get some kind of statistical honesty... Yeah I know.
Finally I spoke to someone high enough up the ladder who said, "the only people who know when the phones from Samsung will ship, are the corporate execs. Despite what anyone tells you, only carriers can release early, as the manufacturer, we just wait. However, if you did preorder early, you will get your phone around the 19th as we've been told."
It only took me 5 phone calls to get some honesty... Albeit bizarre honesty. ALL I WANTED WAS TO HEAR 'Hey man, I'm gonna ship your phone on Monday!"
This was after 2 people told me the phones were shipping Mid-September and I was trying to cancel my order to pick one up in store...
BTW I also went with coral blue, ordered on 8/3
Chikenbok said:
This is something I posted on another thread I had made -- I spoke with about 7 different reps until I finally got this answer:
"I actually called back a couple of times to get some kind of statistical honesty... Yeah I know.
Finally I spoke to someone high enough up the ladder who said, "the only people who know when the phones from Samsung will ship, are the corporate execs. Despite what anyone tells you, only carriers can release early, as the manufacturer, we just wait. However, if you did preorder early, you will get your phone around the 19th as we've been told."
It only took me 5 phone calls to get some honesty... Albeit bizarre honesty. ALL I WANTED WAS TO HEAR 'Hey man, I'm gonna ship your phone on Monday!"
This was after 2 people told me the phones were shipping Mid-September and I was trying to cancel my order to pick one up in store...
BTW I also went with coral blue, ordered on 8/3
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Thanks very much. That's what I was looking for. It's like pulling teeth to get anything out of them, isn't it? So it appears that phones ordered from carriers will be received sooner than Samsung orders? Oh well.
Maybe, maybe not.. It's like a magic 8 ball.. I figure well have them this week assuming you ordered somewhat early.
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I had a slight problem buying outright from Verizon, as I was not upgrade eligible. They would NOT let me pre-order without changing to the "new" Verizon plan. I, too, ordered directly from Samsung, so appreciate your question, and might just switch Sims. Have you had any news on Samsung shipping? It sounds like TMobile is already shipping?
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That's BS. You can keep your old plan and put the new phone on device payments. I did it in June when I got a new S7E. This rule was instituted last November to "lessen" the blow of the additional $20 price hike for grandfathered UDPs but applies to all old plans.
Of course my old device was already paid for. If yours isn't, don't know what the deal is then. You may have to pay it off, then trade it in to get a new device and keep your old plan.
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That's BS. You can keep your old plan and put the new phone on device payments. I did it in June when I got a new S7E. This rule was instituted last November to "lessen" the blow of the additional $20 price hike for grandfathered UDPs but applies to all old plans.
Of course my old device was already paid for. If yours isn't, don't know what the deal is then. You may have to pay it off, then trade it in to get a new device and keep your old plan.
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I'm on a "loyalty" plan, which has a good rate, and as I understand it, I have a plan commitment, but the phone is free to go anytime - not locked like they used to be. So I was unable to order online (paying full price outright) without accepting the new plan, and when I called in I got the same information - could not pre-order without changing the plan since I was still under contract. You know you can call 5 times and get 5 different answers. Since it was the 19th, I was on hold a long time and someone finally said they would transfer me to someone who could probably do it. By that time I decided to go through Samsung, which I did online with no problem. Like all of us, can't wait to get it!
As long as it is a nano sim just pop in and you are good to go.
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As long as it is a nano sim just pop in and you are good to go.
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I'm assuming that's what I have in my HTC 10 [emoji12] so I'll give it a shot! Thanks! Now just to wait for Samsung to ship the damned device..
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I'm still on the note 3 and I love it due to the rooting/customization I have, but I think it's about time for an upgrade. I am currently on a UDP line, does the best buy method work anymore or will I have to buy this phone at full price to keep my UDP. I am on a the same bill as a few family members that have an upgrade but they are thinking of switching providers so I'm not sure I can use their upgrade to grab the phone at a discounted price.
If you look at the bottom of the page on best buys website they have a disclaimer about unlimited data.
Also if you buy phone at full price you will not have a issues last I heard.
I didn't preorder. Just went to Best Buy on release day , bought it full retail and popped my sim into the phone. Hassle free.
So with the Pixel phone being sold through Verizon here in the US, do you think this phone will be fully unlocked if bought from them?
Wow, that is expensive... and sold out...
Didn't get one, but want the 128 GB (though I wish they offered a 64GB).
Add the protection plan for another $100, sitting at close to $1000!
Holy cow... I am going to need to sell a kidney.
-J
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So with the Pixel phone being sold through Verizon here in the US, do you think this phone will be fully unlocked if bought from them?
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Being it's Verizon I would say very likely but I am sure it will get cracked at least until new updates remember this is Verizon your talking about they love to be in control of things that they have no right to be. Easy fix don't buy from Verizon buy from Google or if you can buy from HTC as they will treat you better in the long run like the $100 in free accessories they gave the HTC 10 buyers after we got an extra free USB-C charge cable months before and maybe uh oh protection might be included too but that is hoping lol.
Is there any downsides from purchasing from google vs Verizon? Will we get access to the same LTE bands, etc.?
In the past, have google versions of phones have come with unlocked bootloaders but verizon come with locked versions of the same devices?
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Is there any downsides from purchasing from google vs Verizon? Will we get access to the same LTE bands, etc.?
In the past, have google versions of phones have come with unlocked bootloaders but verizon come with locked versions of the same devices?
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Given the way the past Nexus devices (that included support for Verizon and were eventually sold through them) the answer is no. They use the exact same hardware presumably. But until we start seeing model numbers confirmed it could be a possibility. But the unlocked version will support Verizon and it will have Google as your main access for support (which has been good to some people in the past).
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Jsunn said:
Wow, that is expensive... and sold out...
Didn't get one, but want the 128 GB (though I wish they offered a 64GB).
Add the protection plan for another $100, sitting at close to $1000!
Holy cow... I am going to need to sell a kidney.
-J
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Keep trying and clicking in different orders. Like adding the 128GB before the color, size, etc. I managed to snag one that way. BE PERSISTENT!
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Being it's Verizon I would say very likely but I am sure it will get cracked at least until new updates remember this is Verizon your talking about they love to be in control of things that they have no right to be. Easy fix don't buy from Verizon buy from Google or if you can buy from HTC as they will treat you better in the long run like the $100 in free accessories they gave the HTC 10 buyers after we got an extra free USB-C charge cable months before and maybe uh oh protection might be included too but that is hoping lol.
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The only reason I'd consider buying it straight from Verizon is because it would be added onto my bill in which my job would end up paying for my phone. If I buy it from the PlayStore i'd have to buy it on my own.
I think I'm going to end up with a Note 7.
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The only reason I'd consider buying it straight from Verizon is because it would be added onto my bill in which my job would end up paying for my phone. If I buy it from the PlayStore i'd have to buy it on my own.
I think I'm going to end up with a Note 7.
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I'm in that boat as well, work will pay for my phone if I get it through Verizon. Here's hoping that I can in some way sell the Verizon phone NIB and buy the unlocked one.
If you get it from Verizon they are offering the promotion 2 year contract again exclusively for this phone. So you can get the pixel 128gb for like $300....but it might be bootloader locked and you won't get the free vr headset promo the Google store is offering right now.
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If you get it from Verizon they are offering the promotion 2 year contract again exclusively for this phone. So you can get the pixel 128gb for like $300....but it might be bootloader locked and you won't get the free vr headset promo the Google store is offering right now.
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Pre-order either Pixel model from today through October 19th and Verizon will send you a redemption code for a free Daydream view.
Will likely be bootloader locked.
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If you get it from Verizon they are offering the promotion 2 year contract again exclusively for this phone. So you can get the pixel 128gb for like $300....but it might be bootloader locked and you won't get the free vr headset promo the Google store is offering right now.
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All I see on their web site is the payment plan and the option to pay full retail price and I looked all over Verizon's web site and I cannot see the contract option for either pixel phone. Can you provide a link to where you found it please, thanks.
That bootloader lock kills the deal
.. guess my nexus 6 lives on
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All I see on their web site is the payment plan and the option to pay full retail price and I looked all over Verizon's web site and I cannot see the contract option for either pixel phone. Can you provide a link to where you found it please, thanks.
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My coworker told me about the 2 year promo...I didn't actually see it myself. He is currently at the end if a 2 year promo so maybe that has something to do with it??
Oh that's it. Anyone on a contract can keep getting new contracts like that. But new customers cannot get a contract from Verizon directly. You can still get service through Verizon with a new contract and subsidised phone you just have to purchase the Verizon service through dealers like best buy and target I know they both list new Verizon service with a contract where you get the phone subsidised instead of a payment plan or paying full retail price for the phone.
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That bootloader lock kills the deal
.. guess my nexus 6 lives on
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Someone will probably figure out a way to unlock it. You could just wait it out and you might get a better deal waiting also.
Android police has already confirmed the verizon bootloader will be locked.
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Android police has already confirmed the verizon bootloader will be locked.
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What he said!!
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What he said!!
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I wouldn't be too worried Dev's enjoy pissing off Big Red I'm sure it'll be cracked.
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I wouldn't be too worried Dev's enjoy pissing off Big Red I'm sure it'll be cracked.
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Yeah, but it took well over a year to unlock the verizon S5 (at least. I hadn't looked for another year, so it might have been over 2). It'll be cracked Eventually but how long will it take
I'm not too worried about the bootloader being locked as I've stopped rooting my phones and flashing ROMS but I just need to know if the Verizon model has all the bands to work properly on t-mobile. I have 2 sims and need to confirm this.
Bootloader is definitely locked. Saw this question/answer on the VZW Page this morning for the Pixel XL.
I just preordered the pixel xl from best buy and extended my contract with Verizon. Does anybody know if the version they carry is the same as Verizon's or the unlocked version in the play store?
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Just wondering. Why are so many of you buying from Verizon & BestBuy instead of Google?
You do realize the phones not purchased from Google will have a locked bootloader. So why would you buy from Verizon or BestBuy instead of Google, who has the same price and you can use either phones on Verizon if you so choose to do so.
I don't want to say ya'll are dumb, but I kind of feel this way.
I'm sure there is something I'm missing though, so help me understand please.
Are the payment plan options the same? If so that might be one reason. I have Verizon because that's what my employer (who pays for the phone and the bill) uses.
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Believe it or not, not everyone needs a bootloader unlocked these days. My days of tinkering with Android are over as I feel Android is better than ever. It is unfortunate the OP feels that I am dumb because everyone doesn't agree with his way of thinking...
It was also cheaper to purchase from Verizon for a new 2 year cobtract
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I personally ordered mine from Verizon due to my work account, and also don't care about root or unlocked boot loaders since I haven't needed either in several years. That being said I also believe many people have not been buying directly from Google because Google hasn't been able to keep them in stock. Which of course also implies that many people are buying them from Google, lol.
Best Buy is cheaper with a 2 year agreement ($299.99) as well as a 24 month installment ($31 a month), for 32GB version.
Also, best buy is giving a $100 gift card, which you can do whatever you want with. (resell it, use it, etc).
If you are only keeping the phone for two years, and don't care about updates after that, then its probably a better route. After two years, you are SOL for getting an up to date OS.
I had the note 7....the last return I just upgraded to the pixel xl. In exchange So....through Verizon it was.
Its an economic decision for me. In Germany I'll get the Device from T-Mobile Germany for 179€ (around 197 US$) for the renewal of my contract - I think this ist much better than the 1097€ direct from Google. The only downside is that it will have a locked bootloader...I'm still hoping someone finds a way to unlock the bootloaders of the Devices wich doesnt come directly from Google.
I ordered mine from Verizon. I haven't rooted a phone in a long time so locked or unlocked bootloader doesn't really matter for me.
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You do realize the phones not purchased from Google will have a locked bootloader.
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I have my phone rooted for Tasker and Xposed, but the Verizon phone can effectively be considerably cheaper right now.
So why would you buy from Verizon or BestBuy instead of Google, who has the same price and you can use either phones on Verizon if you so choose to do so.
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Best Buy will currently give a $100 gift card if you don't want a new line, a $200 gift card for a new line, another $25 for a sign-up will be available after the pre-order is over, and it can be done with monthly payments to allow porting out or cancelling the line. Verizon has phone trades that total $200-$300, which is done through reduced monthly payments, and my Razr M qualified for $200. Some people have other options on Verizon. Google does not offer similar sort of ways to essentially reduce the phone's cost at this time.
I don't want to say ya'll are dumb, but I kind of feel this way.
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Personally I question the idea of paying iPhone 7 prices, and since I'm not interested in the VR headset, that's basically what initial Google store customers are doing. As much as I like what Tasker can do with root, I'm not sure it's worth giving up automatic updates and effectively spending another $175 that I could have with $225 in Best Buy gift cards. If it turns out that there are limitations on the Verizon phones for anything other than the bootloader unlock, I'll probably change my opinion, but at this time it looks like Google's bottom-line price is considerably higher than what is possible at Verizon.
Purely inventory for me. Google shipments are a month or more out. They won't even take my money to pre-order it. VZW device I can have in 3 days.
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Buying it as a contract renewal over Deutsche Telekom is way cheaper for me, especially because I work there and get a monthly discount on the main contract.
I have to 29,95€ monthly instead of 64,95€ and get the Pixel XL 128 GB for 279,95€ on time fee.
But even the phone for my wife is way cheaper. I paid 19,95€ for here family card without a phone before, now we upgraded it to a contract with phone to 29,95€ a month and also 279,95€ for the small Pixel 32 GB.
Yes, I would also love to have a unlockable bootloader and instant updates from Google but after not rooting phones for a couple of years I will get along with it.
I wanted the one from the google store but didn't feel like waiting for it. I would like to have the bootloader unlocked just for the option but i haven't had time or need to mess with rooting and custom roms, so just having pure android is perfect for me. So for me it made sense to just order from Verizon, everyone has different needs or reasons and i would say for 90% of the people buying this phone has no need to ever unlock the bootloader or even know much about that world of roms and rooting. I thinks its a stretch to insinuate people are dumb for having a choice and choosing one over the other
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Troll. Glad you like your OP3. I'm sure there are plenty people on the OP3 threads that agree with you and would love to hear your comments.
I ordered from Verizon because I was able to trade in an old phone for monthly device credit. It should save me $100-200 depending on how long I stay on Verizon DPP. I preordered one from the Google Play Store as well. I don't plan on opening the box from the play store unless the Verizon model upsets me and needs to be returned.
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Whats the point of buying two then? Everything about the Verizon version is the same except for boot loader.....
Buying it directly from Verizon because
1) My job will be paying for it
2) I feel once I have stock Android I don't really need to have root or an unlocked bootloader.
3) Don't have to wait until it comes back in stock via the playstore.
Major discount through employee. 419 vs 869 for xl 128gb and plus availability. Still waiting though as I want to see if anyone cracks that Verizon bootloader within the first month.
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Whats the point of buying two then? Everything about the Verizon version is the same except for boot loader.....
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I am planning on keeping the Verizon Pixel because it is cheaper for me. As more reviews and info come out that is ACTUALLY reputable, I want to be able to return it to Verizon within the first 2 weeks if I decide there are significant differences between the Verizon version and the Google Play version. If I do that, I want to have the Google Play store Pixel in a box ready for me to switch over. This way I also get to take advantage of the Daydream VR, no matter which device I return.
Since the announcement on October 4th, there has not been any real credible information about the Pixel. Everything has been "so and so said this... Don't buy the Verizon version... etc." Then every Android blog site just blindly regurgitates what was said as if it was real news. NO ONE fact checks. Some CSR at Verizon who doesn't know what a freaking bootloader even is said something, then everyone freaks out and android headlines and forums go crazy. Then someone at Google says something else and everyone takes that as the truth. Does anyone even look at where the info came from? The only group I believe at all at this time is Google Pixel team. If they didn't say it or someone cannot show me in a video with their phone in their hand, I'm not going to believe it.
As long as I am confident that the Verizon pixel will get updates straight from Google when Google promises (just like what I'm used to with Nexus), I don't see a convincing reason not to go with Verizon. I would like the ability to unlock the bootloader so that I can flash the factory images if that promise is not kept. With every new version of Android, I find less need to try custom roms. With what I have seen from 7.1, I don't think I will even have the urge.
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It is unfortunate the OP feels that I am dumb because everyone doesn't agree with his way of thinking...
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I regret saying it the way I did.
I don't think you're dumb at all.
XDA is all about development, I guess I'm still surprised when there are people here who don't care about flashing ROM's or backing up in TWRP and even some who apparently don't care about root any longer.
If I didn't care about flashing ROM's (or root), I'd be on a S7 Edge right now.
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I am planning on keeping the Verizon Pixel because it is cheaper for me. As more reviews and info come out that is ACTUALLY reputable, I want to be able to return it to Verizon within the first 2 weeks if I decide there are significant differences between the Verizon version and the Google Play version. If I do that, I want to have the Google Play store Pixel in a box ready for me to switch over. This way I also get to take advantage of the Daydream VR, no matter which device I return.
Since the announcement on October 4th, there has not been any real credible information about the Pixel. Everything has been "so and so said this... Don't buy the Verizon version... etc." Then every Android blog site just blindly regurgitates what was said as if it was real news. NO ONE fact checks. Some CSR at Verizon who doesn't know what a freaking bootloader even is said something, then everyone freaks out and android headlines and forums go crazy. Then someone at Google says something else and everyone takes that as the truth. Does anyone even look at where the info came from? The only group I believe at all at this time is Google Pixel team. If they didn't say it or someone cannot show me in a video with their phone in their hand, I'm not going to believe it.
As long as I am confident that the Verizon pixel will get updates straight from Google when Google promises (just like what I'm used to with Nexus), I don't see a convincing reason not to go with Verizon. I would like the ability to unlock the bootloader so that I can flash the factory images if that promise is not kept. With every new version of Android, I find less need to try custom roms. With what I have seen from 7.1, I don't think I will even have the urge.
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So much this right here. They said this about the Verizon N6 also. That everything would be locked down and look what happened. Nothing was locked down at all. I ordered the Verizon Pixel XL because of this also and i dont really need root anymore. If i am able to root its a plus but not a deal breaker for me.
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Purely inventory for me. Google shipments are a month or more out. They won't even take my money to pre-order it. VZW device I can have in 3 days.
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Yes, I also am grumpy and pissed at google for messing up the "orders / pre-orders". Year after year, they keep screwing up on the first step. They "could" have manufactured an extra 50, 000 and it would not have hurt their economics and it would have greatly helped their public image. Did the 'Note 7' burn put a snag in things ?
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What if the "big and detailed" reviews start coming in and it shows a narley wart about the phone ? ? ? My biggest, desired attribute is the big leap in the camera ( camcorder ? ) area . . .
Is demand so high for the T-Mobile z2 force that they can't keep it in stock? I ordered one on 1/27 and it still hasn't shipped. It won't even let an order be placed online right now for one.
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Is demand so high for the T-Mobile z2 force that they can't keep it in stock? I ordered one on 1/27 and it still hasn't shipped. It won't even let an order be placed online right now for one.
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Sounds like it. Even Amazon's having trouble holding stock.
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Is demand so high for the T-Mobile z2 force that they can't keep it in stock? I ordered one on 1/27 and it still hasn't shipped. It won't even let an order be placed online right now for one.
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Heck of a deal. I went to the TMO store on Feb 4th and it was out of stock, but they called several nearby-ish stores and finally found ONE...so I wound up with the very last one in the area.
Unfortunately TMO charged me a $20 "upgrade fee" that they said was required. I still need to call customer service to find out why. I didnt upgrade....I bought the phone outright and swapped the SIM myself.
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Heck of a deal. I went to the TMO store on Feb 4th and it was out of stock, but they called several nearby-ish stores and finally found ONE...so I wound up with the very last one in the area.
Unfortunately TMO charged me a $20 "upgrade fee" that they said was required. I still need to call customer service to find out why. I didnt upgrade....I bought the phone outright and swapped the SIM myself.
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Mine actually just shipped today. It seems to be a great deal. I would call T-Mobile and ask for the $20 back. There's no reason you should've been charged.
20degrees said:
Mine actually just shipped today. It seems to be a great deal. I would call T-Mobile and ask for the $20 back. There's no reason you should've been charged.
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After 2 weeks of using it I can say that I am glad I got it. The phone has its flaws, but they can be overlooked at this price. I can definitely see why sales were poor when the phone first came out.....too many shortcomings for the money $$$. But the phone is really fast and the battery mods are great! Still waiting on Oreo tho.....
Good luck with the phone!