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[HTC Sensation] ChrisAC84:
Unfortunately the Walmart systems can't handle FlexPay anymore. So you either have to wait for the Tmo store to get them, or buy one flat out
[HTC Sensation] CB620:
Just to let everyone know the unlocked bootloader models wont come till 2nd or 3rd batch. Ive had my sensation for almost 2 weeks now. My friend sold me his from his HTC seminar. Even though they sign a waiver and agreed to keep for 30days he sold me his for $400. They check here and there to see if the employee still has their phones. But barely.

We will have a way to s-off soon but for now everyone s's are on.
[HTC Sensation] mcp2009:
I'm not on flex pay but I was on even more plus (which doesn't get 2 year upgrades). I called this morning and got switched to a even more plan and signed a 2 year contract which allowed me to upgrade.
[HTC Sensation] Gamesoul Master:
So... I ended up buying it as I planned. Priority notes were clean, still nothing to mention a later release date.

Got all the way through the activation to where you choose your options for the plan. The system threw an error at me, saying it couldn't retrieve any options from the carrier. So I just kept going, activated my phone with just the 500 anytime minute plan, no texting or data (which as some of you may know, isn't supposed to be possible). I assume it might be because the system isn't equipped to sell the phone properly yet? Although I haven't seen anybody else mention the problem.

And... then an hour after I bought my phone, a new priority note dropped down in the system.

The priority note. Used a link instead of IMG tags because it's way too big. Took the picture with my Sensation... :D

Obviously, they messed up the days/dates, but it regardless shows that we are indeed not supposed to be selling them... lol.
[HTC Sensation] ChrisAC84:
Now that you mention it, that same error happened when I got mine. I got the rep to call into T-Mobile to manually add the text/data to my line (she's a friend/coworker of mine lol). Didn't know the priority note dropped afterwards, though lol
[HTC Sensation] Gamesoul Master:
Yeah, I called them as soon as my number ported over and had them add the text and data. Didn't wanna end up with some crappy charges piling up before I could get off work and add it then.

And yeah, those priority notes are annoying. I hate how they act like they posted at midnight that day when they obviously sometimes drop way late in the day. This isn't the first time that I went against something time-sensitive because they didn't bother dropping the priority note about it until it was too late.
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
So after you upgraded over the phone Walmart was still able to give you the $148 price?
[HTC Sensation] mcp2009:
Yup. I called t-mobile and said I wanna get a new phone but I wanna sign a 2yr agreement so I can get a cheaper price and process took about 45mins. Went to bestbuy mobiles upgrade checker and said I was eligble. Went to walmart bought one and once in the parking lot called and added insurance through CS.
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
Crap. Just tried that. Called and the rep said I had to buy a phone(obv the Sensation isn't available) from T-Mobile to change my plan to Even More and I couldn't use a third party(Walmart, Best Buy, etc.) so I guess you got lucky.

I'll keep trying but it's likely the phones are sold out in my area by now. :( Guess I'll have to wait another week. It sucks even more seeing as the Walmart price is cheaper than it will be at a T-Mobile store as well.

Maybe I'll try upgrading and tell them I'll purchase a phone later? Dunno, probably won't work.

Feel like I've spoken to every T-Mobile rep on the phone and computer today.
[HTC Sensation] mcp2009:
Wow weird I had to speak to 3 different reps and each one of them I told them I was going to walmart to buy a phone and they had no problem with that
[HTC Sensation] thisguy10:
Are you guys placing a screen protector and using a case for this phone and if so which kinds? I'm looking forward to picking this up as a replacement to my N1. I don't know if I'm ready to part ways with it though lol
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
Shoulda just called T-Mobile while you where in Wal-Mart. That's what I had to do when the rep couldn't get through on the 1st try.
[HTC Sensation] mcp2009:
Lol I parted ways with my N1 when the G2 came out and also used the MT4G and nexus s. The Sensation is probably the successor to the N1 that I've waited for. As far as screen protectors I have the plastic on it still
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
Yeah I did, unfortunately the rep I was speaking with did it wrong so I couldn't get it to work. On the phone now and it seems it'll be done correctly this time. Hopefully before Walmart closes(45 mins). And hopefully they still have phones.
[HTC Sensation] mcp2009:
Cool is the mobile department gonna be open though at walmart? I know when I called them they said I had to be there before 8:45 eastern time
[HTC Sensation] biglolz:
I've got 6m left on my 2y nexus one contract - likely that ill be able to upgrade at a decent price? like the 150 ppl are mentioning here?
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
Didn't even consider that. Probably not in that case. Guess I'll have to try my luck tomorrow.

The rep I'm speaking with is messing things up too so I doubt she'll be able to change my plan. She keeps saying she's adding Even More on top of my plan instead of switching the whole plan over.

Very frustrated at this point. Hoppefully I'll get it worked out. Thanks a million for the help everyone.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Got one after work in San Antonio, TX

Picked one up at my local Wally mart from the tmo guy there. He had NO problems handing over a Sensation and going over the contracts and I got to keep my unlimited data plan with text plan bundled with my existing family plan. I qualified for an upgrade and I was good to go in 30 mins. That included talking about my n1, the evo 3d and different data plans that are out.
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
Good news: I FINALLY got my plan changed to Even More, after a total of 3 hours on the phone/live chat and about 9 different reps.

Bad news: Yep, mobile center was closed when I got there.

So I'll try tomorrow and hope they have it. If not, guess I'll have no choice but to wait. But at least this option is open and if not tomorrow hopefully Sunday will work too.

This will be my first Android phone so I'm very excited. Too bad I got some horrible reps earlier that made me miss out on my phone. :mad:
[HTC Sensation] Tweezydak1d:
took me bout an hour n a half... the lady would not understand that i wanted 2 separate lines/plans on my 1 account she kept trying to convert me to a family plan.
[HTC Sensation] Gamesoul Master:
Well, it *is* an unusual request, some Connection Center associates never even see somebody ask for that... lol.
[HTC Sensation] mcp2009:
Awesome!! Hopefully you get it tomorrow
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
I guess I'll try the van nuys walmart tomorrow. Thanks
[HTC Sensation] Mathato:
****! I wish I would of seen this earlier.. just called and the communication department doesn't come in until 8.. looks like ill be there at 9
[HTC Sensation] Mathato:
If I quality for an early upgrade on 1 of my lines. Will walmart work with me or ill have to pay full price? Cuz ill just wait for tmo to release it
[HTC Sensation] hawkml:
Warlmart in my area told me that they do not do contract extensions, they said I could only get a 2 year contract or buy it off contract. I got my HD2 at release, so I'm about 15 months into a 2 year contract. I'll just have to wait for Tmo store release.
[HTC Sensation] pantect:
First off it was wise for them to buy at Walmart than at the Tmobile store because the Tmobile store will be selling it for $199 with or $249 with a 2yrs contract (upgrade also). At walmart the it's $148 with the same terms.

Second, you will have the same issues at the Tmobile store that you will have at the Third party store, in terms of available stock or replacements.

Check it out yourself.

So for the one who what to upgrade and is qualified it's cheper to go at Walmart.
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
Yep...I learned that first hand yesterday. Drove an hour to get it and could not get it upgraded. Called support...they converted my account...but it still did not work. They told me 4 hours for their system to update. So I came back this morning and there was a T-Mobile rep there...and the A$$hole would not let them sell it to me. Yet another nail in the coffin for T-Mobile...was on a no contract plan...now on a contract plan and my old sh!tty phone :(

-C
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
You probably read some of my stories but I had a terror of a T-Mobile rep here in my city Wed. Ran into her at two stores! Had to hit the next town over yesterday morning. Same county... maybe I beat her to her rounds in that town. :D
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
F YES!!!!!!

And I love my HD2
[HTC Sensation] dellybelly:
Probably not; I was in the same boat with my N1 (My contracts up in October), but was not eligible. Once the phones officially out on Tmo you can usually call 611 and they will hook you up, but if your doing it at walmart it's a no go; full price only.

I figure when October comes around I may be ready to sell my sensation for a few hundred and then use my upgrade if theres something interesting enough available.
[HTC Sensation] BBOOZE:
The topic of this thread is "Any T-Mobile Stores Confirm Sale Date Prior to 6/15?" but after sifting through pages on here it's all about Wal-Mart.

So....does anyone have a sense for exactly when T-Mobile stores are rolling the Sensation out? On June 15th or before?
[HTC Sensation] dellybelly:
Throughout the thread, its stated that Tmo stores won't budge and will only sell on the 15th.

It's also in the updated topic that Walmart is selling them before the 15th.
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
Yah I read them...the only thing that makes me feel better is that you beat that #$%^& and got one. Also, the countless others out there that we have been able to get on the street before T-Mobile releases theirs. I'm almost to the point that I don't really care how much it cost me to get a phone from Walmart before the T-Mobile offical launch just to stick it to them for trying to stop the phone from hitting the streets ahead of schedule.

-C
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
My Wally extended and grandfathered my plan for the next two years. They just tacked on a 18 bux upgrade fee for the phone. Gross out of pocket was ~160.

And I am currently in a two year contract, this just extended my contract another 2 years from yesterday. Is this not right? I also was eligible for an upgrade according to tmo's records.

Yea that is an unusual request but I can see both sides on this. LOL Kinda like two separate bank accounts so that no fault can be blamed if one goes over the set amt of mins or txt msgs. But whatever your story is there shouldn't have been that confusing lol.

I had a tmo rep there as well as a knowledgeable wireless wally mart rep there. This is the very first time that I was happy with the frickin service at Wally Mart. Every time I go there and ask a rep to help is like pulling teeth. But this time was a pleasant surprise. Well both were younger kids (I'm 38) but I think I'm pretty with it lol.....

I would like to thank the ppl here with the info I needed to process this correctly without a big hit to my pocket. Getting a fantastic phone like this is great and I appreciate this thread and it's contributors! :)

Now to find a leather case.....
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
I just sent you a donation of some positive vibes... next store you will be able to get it. ;)
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
Yeah they told me 2 hours to update the account but it took less than that. My account online shows me available for a discount on a phone upgrade as well, so just gotta track one down now.

So just gotta wait a few days(or less). Now if you were stuck with the same crappy phone for 2 more years that would REALLY suck lol.

Any clue if Walmart will get more in stock for the "official" 6/12 release? Seems like some stores only got a handful and are selling out already.
[HTC Sensation] latteladyla:
I need to update this post. Spoke with another TMO CS rep & she said this info the other rep gave was true, but not completely. If you go to upgrade at any place not a TMO, it uses up your upgrade. The re-sellers have no way to reset it in their system because it's not connected to TMO. 2 Pref vendor (Radio SH & Best Buy) can view your TMO upgrade eligibility, but can't reset upgrades, etc.. So, if you bought @ Walmart or anywhere else, you would return the phone there but they would need to call TMO for you to verify that you returned the item & ask to have your acct reset. I confirmed this yesterday at a Walmart. Very sorry if this created any confusion.
[HTC Sensation] karnovaran:
Any DC/MDers check out the Germantown Walmart?
[HTC Sensation] b14ckd34th:
Went to my tmobile store today and was told the date has been changed to the 18th.haven't confirmed this at another store yet.also played with their demo.and for the life of me couldn't boot into recovery,I tried at least 10 times..

Oh, and with my upgrade I was told a price of 300 and change..
[HTC Sensation] alireza_simkesh:
wtl! they are gonna delay it for almost a month at the end!:(
[HTC Sensation] latteladyla:
I'm sorry to create confusion with this post. ( I updated it today)

The TMO CS Rep told me that, but another said it's partially true. Amazon is one of the preferred vendors that has a process to get the upgrade restored. A retailer, like Walmart, needs to call TMO for you to have your upgrade restored, as they have no access to the TMO system.
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
Wow the 18th? If true, now it's getting a little ridiculous.

That's the Saturday of Father's Day weekend. Is there any way they release that phone and offer it for free with their FD specials? I would be surprised if they did...but who knows.
[HTC Sensation] latteladyla:
Update, sorry for confusion the CS Rep told me this but it's 1/2 true. If you return to Walmart, they have to call TMO for you to get your upgrade reset, it's not automatic.
[HTC Sensation] Mathato:
Yea. Im 19months into my contract.I really should just wait the 3 months.. I really want this so.. I called walmsrt I was told they pulled up my account and I wasn't eligible for an upgrade.. about 2 hours later no progress. Ill just wait for the tmo release.. atleast then ill be able to get on flex pay for sure
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
well I guess I better find my car and head on down there...

p.s. they have 2 left, 1 as soon as I get there
[HTC Sensation] AZbear:
Same here. I was on Even more Plus. I called and explained that I wanted to buy a phone at Walmart. The rep transferred me to "another deprtment" where the second rep changed my plan. He then told me it would take 24-48 hours to change and transfer to the Walmart system but it was in the system 20 minutes later.
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
So we can restore upgrade if we return nice. That just makes the Wal-Mart deal even sweeter on top of the fact you save $100 and get it a week early possibly more if that 18th rumor is true.
[HTC Sensation] latteladyla:
So Cal Update: Looks like the trucks are finally making it here!

Talked to Costco in Chino Hills yesterday, had them in stock & were ready to sell $199 4 upgrade. They said they don't sell their phones off contract, interesting.

Since I got the whole "upgrade reset" thing clarified, I bought mine with the upgrade @ Walmart in Glendora for $160 out the door. I did in upgrade in Nov 2009 in a TMO store for a Motor Cliq & took that garbage back quickly to the TMO store. Talk to TMO CS @ this all the time & they say, don't worry, you're fully eligible. @ Walmart & the clerk calls TMO as it says my line isn't fully upgrade qualified! TMO rep 1 hr before said the mgr was fixing it!!! Clerk was so nice, he stayed on w/ them & got it handled. Just upgraded the phone, he kept everything else the same as I have a OG legacy plan that's so good & $20 unlimited data. (Guess I'll finally see if I start getting throttled now). As clerk is trying to finish the sale some mgr in a shirt & tie comes out & says "we can't sell those phones until 12th!!!' Man, never seen so much drama for a phone..

I've been without my N1 since the 2.3.4 ota bricked it & it's been over a month, total nightmare using old BB curve. This phone is amazing & the 1st TMo phone I've seen that I consider a step-up from the N1.

Is anyone else not loving the call/contracts screens or is it just me? There's a lot going on with this Sense stuf, most VERY cool, but a bit of a shock coming from vanilla android!
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
+1

I find it cluttered and non-intuitive. Not the biggest fan. Is there a designated VM button (besides holding down #1)? I don't see one.
[HTC Sensation] mackman3:
That Wally is sold out as of now, might have some more in tomorrow
[HTC Sensation] DrBrick:
I went to one Oklahoma City Wal-Mart that told me they had it for sale and the lady showed me a Samsung Fascinate. What do you say to that? Another one said they had four and I verified we were talking about the same phone. When I got there, the guy pulled it out and was in the process of selling me the phone when another sales lady showed him the infamous kiosk note and he called his manager. The manager told him not to sell it. I was more than a little pissed. I guess I will wait because I am not going to another bloody Wal-Mart again.
[HTC Sensation] ac78913:
I can verify this for San Diego, they're just getting the shipments today and will be in the computer by tomorrow.
[HTC Sensation] rst_ack:
I done gots mine :D

Picked mine up two days ago at Wally World (St. Petersburg, Florida) Called the three in the area to see if they still had more devices and the two on US19 have them. $600 ($642 w/tax). Grab 'em while they're hot ;)
[HTC Sensation] makomek:
I happen to stop by at Walmart to buy some needs last night ,so I walk by the cellular area and they have the Sensation on display ,I ask him is it for sale yet and he said offcoarse so I said HMmm what the heck I grab it anyway. They have like 10+ phone in stock
[HTC Sensation] WorldWide60:
I just picked up a Sensation at the Wal-Mart on Chamblee Tucker road for those of you in/near Atlanta. Paid 159.30. This is a sexy ass phone.:D
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
Becoming slightly irritated..

ALL SO CAL USERS NEAR LOS ANGELES:

please post where your getting your sensation from. from what i see walmart prices might start varying and ill be pissed. I only know of one who has the damn thing in stock and they only have ONE. it might already be sold out by the time i get there. Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] makomek:
I have a question .Do walmart make you sign paperwork on data plan or you have to call in? the guy didn't even said nothing about Data plan.:confused:
[HTC Sensation] Flippy125:
Got mine, Las Vegas, NV
[HTC Sensation] jsoldo:
Grrr

I am starting to get really frustrated with T-Mobile. They have them at my Walmart but my account itsnt showing up as eligible for a "full upgrade". I call T-Mobile and they say "yes" your all set for a full upgrade, BUT only at our t-mobile stores. 3rd parties use a different system. Also they wont price match Walmart.

Now my t-mobile store is saying the 25th for release :(

So, anyone know who to call or what to ask for from T-Mobile. I've talked to 10+ reps in the past 2 days. PLEASE HELP!
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
I actually couldn't get the data plan in store. He said something was up with the system, so once he activated the phone he handed it over and I called 611 to have them add it.

Also omg shiny things, sense 3.0 is giving me a headache already. Give me vanilla android or give me death! haha.

also the stories and numbers are true, this thing is a lot smaller than the Inspire, due to the new screen aspect ratio. I can actually comfortably hold it in my hand.

here's my 'lil trio of current phones:

everything is a behemoth next to a Palm Pre 2 :)
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
I am super pissed off. I drove across town to a Walmart here in SoCal and they apparently don't sell phones off contract! I've never heard of this before. I kept telling the lady people at other walmarts have bought them full price but she wouldn't budge, she couldn't even give me an explanation. I called another walmart and they said the same thing. What the hell is up with this? Why even bother listing the full price if you won't sell it?

Here's the funny thing. When I went there to buy it, a girl also from XDA walked up and wanted to buy the Sensation off contract. She couldn't get it either and also drove across town.
[HTC Sensation] dancedreamfly:
That would be me. :)

Just came from the Torrance Walmart, they don't have it. We were so close.
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
b.s.

sucks they wouldn't sell you the phone though :(

Couldn't you just add a line to your account for ~ $10/mo or whatever it costs and circumvent the upgrade that way?
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
Yeah. Oh well, we'll have to wait until T-Mobile launches then.

I wonder why no one here reported that Walmart doesn't sell phones off contract lol, I've never heard such BS.
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
My account is even more plus, no contract.
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
Just call t Mobile while your with the Wal-Mart rep hand the phone over and let them do the rest.
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
Because they DO sell them off contract. Many of us got one at retail. I bought mine retail and will return it when my T-Mobile store gets it so they can do my upgrade. $0 restock fee at Walmart.
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
It must be stores in southern california then. I've tried two stores that had them (no other stores have it yet) and they both claim to not sell phones off contract. So frustrating.
[HTC Sensation] jrwingate6:
The radio shack near me doesn't sell phones off contract either.
[HTC Sensation] Profondo_Rosso:
I bought mine off contract, from Walmart (in NJ). :cool:

I guess it's a Cali thing.
[HTC Sensation] watchnj:
Which Walmart in NJ ? I been trying so hard to get one
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Yes they extended my family plan and the only additional charge was the upgrade fee of 18 bux to be tacked onto my next bill.
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
So you tried to go and buy it outright full price and they wouldn't? That's crazy! I tried to upgrade on an Even More Plus plan and of course I couldn't so I changed to Even More but it would seem like even if you didn't have a T-Mobile account you could still buy it if you wanted.

So did Torrance even have them in stock?

Every Walmart I call in SoCal nobody ever picks up the phone. So stupid. Hopefully I get lucky on my first try this afternoon. Don't wanna miss too much of the hockey game.
[HTC Sensation] PrisonerOfDoom:
I'm in CO and called two Walmarts. One said they have them in stock, but can't sell until the 15th. The other said they have them in stock as well, but can't sell until the 12th. They did say they will sell it off contract for $600.
[HTC Sensation] Profondo_Rosso:
Deptford, Clements Bridge road
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
Nope, they wouldn't let me buy it outright. Torrance does not have any in stock yet.
[HTC Sensation] bigpoolie:
My story:

Yesterday, I found a Wal-Mart who had them in stock, went to the store to purchase it, but I couldn't upgrade because I was on the Even More Plus (No Contract) Plan. I was on the phone for over an hour with customer service trying to change it, but I needed manager approval and there were none available for the rest of the day. I had the associate hold the phone for me until today.

This morning I was able to get T-Mobile to convert me from the Even More Plus plan to the Even More plan. I go to Wal-Mart and as soon as the associate gets to the kiosk, a warning message comes up (that wasn't there yesterday) saying that the Sensation can't be sold until the 12th.

Long story short, the only way you can get one from Wal-Mart now is if you find a store with them in stock, find an employee who doesn't know about the rules, and buy it outright (if they let you).

EDIT: This was in Orange County, Ca.
[HTC Sensation] hah2110:
Anyone know where a Sensation can be picked up in South Florida?