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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Glod:
the 3G cap (i wasnt aware of the size but was aware of the cap) is only for the hotspot devices and those internet dongles. Regular 3G phones do not have a cap at all for 3G or 4G WiMAX/LTE

Yes we are anticipating what is essentially a 3G phone, But its not like we've had a REAL 4G Phone anyway. I mean by that is I've had a Wimax phone for 2 years now with full WIMAX coverage and honestly i have only used it when i have tethered my laptop to my phone. On the 3 WiMAX phones ive owned (EVO, Epic, Photon) the 4G just sucks battery so quickly that its not worth it unless tethered.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] stonew5082:
well thats good to hear. I hope you're right about the 3g data cap. In the terms of use I didn't see anything mentioning it for phones, but that map didn't specify so I was worried. on the other hand, 5gigs is the 4g cap for tmobile at that price so that sucks too lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Scotlac:
So, I just got off the phone with Sprint and they've reset my upgrade after returning my EvoLTE. :)

Now I just have to decide if I want to preorder or wait to pick it up on Thursday. Any of you guys have input? Do you think that if I order it today it will come with the rest of the preorders?

The last thing I want is to prolong the agony any further, hehe.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Glod:
If you pre-order now and get the phone at the same time as those like me that ordered almost right after the pre-order page went up -- there may be some people here whose heads will explode.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TJ311:
I pre-ordered a 32GB White version about an hour after pre-order started. Can't wait to get my hands on it. I'm not eligible for the upgrade until June 2013 so I paid full price. I think it'll be worth it. :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gtafairlane:
You guys got me beat damn;), i thought I was bad with how frequently I got phones but i am nowhere close to this phone ownership leetness

I usually go through a phone every 6-10 months, not including the replacements i go through if the phone's build quality is ****

I do things like steal my wife's upgrade and then convince her that she didn't need it.

+1

Only I stole my sisters upgrade. Hahahah.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Devtodi:
Yes, it would be helpful to wait for the phones to ship and arrive instead of flitting about like a tween headed to a Bieber concert. But I just can't help myself. :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
this has been going on for two years (people making this claim; not its factuality). That is for hotspot devices. I've used over 20 gigs in a month on 3G. Never been charged

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looks like Baltimore will have LTE in July... and not just in the city like WiMAX, but throughout almost the whole state which is awesome cause data speeds suck roaming on Verizion out in western Maryland

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Pre-order... this is gonna be like the OG Evo except it's coming out on six carriers at ones... so worse when they run out of the first batch
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cryptkeeper12:
So does anyone know when should see demo units in stores? I wanna see both colors up close before I make a choice :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcmtnbkr:
How in the world did you hit 20 gigs on sprints crappy 3g? When i had sprint, their 3g was worse than t-mobile's edge.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aburgthing:
I have a pretty unique but good situation. I have been a beta tester for phone tech for my employer. We initially had the Sprint XPRT, then the Admiral (to replace the blackberry) both of which were really crappy phones. Because of the unreliably slow data, we just entered into a Verizon contract and got low-mid range phones and the Bionic was on the list of phones we could get free on contract. Well the data speeds on Verizon LTE in my area are amazing! 15-20 down and 10 up consistently and unlimited! The Bionic is not a bad phone either, just was in the wrong place at the wrong time. So what's a phone geek to do but tether his slow Sprint phone to the Bionic right and use the Verizon LTE tethered to my tablet? Works unbelievably great. So now I can upgrade my Evo (personal phone), not worry about data speeds and enjoy the best of all worlds with my Galaxy S3. In reality I rarely used Wimax unless I was tethered to my tablet anyway and will probably not miss not having 4G on the Galaxy for the short term. Can't wait :cool:!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Anon9mouz:
Regular phones as u say does have a 3g cap look into a lil bit more

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Anon9mouz:
And ur 20 gb in one month I bet if u did that like 3 months or longer strait they say something

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
I too use 4g to tether when I need to. But I get WiMAX in a lot of places and always have 4g on at home and work. It doesnt hamper my battery much. By the time I get home from work I have avg 60% battery left. So I'm bummed a little bit that I will be stuck on 3g. October or November is when supposedly I'll get lte in my area.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
Double post
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shane6374:
I'm gonna scream if I see one more post about someone buying a phone because of who will be developing for it. The Evo4G, Epic4G, Nexus S, Evo3D, and ET4G all have had good developers! That's not going to change on this phone or the Evo LTE. Both will be well developed. Build it, they will come.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Anon9mouz:
Lol u need a hug and cookie:p

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] knives of ice:
well, i don't have a phone yet but i just ordered two cases from cruzerlite cause they are having a 40% off sale today.

cruzer40 at checkout saves 40% works on amazon as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] antyx:
Now that I have looked back it is the 16gb sku# I guess...That pisses me off now because I kept asking the guy over and over to make sure it was the 32gb and he told me it was...When I take the sku# from my reserved sheet and from the email I got from BB, it just shows the one sku#...No size is given and I honestly didn't pay attention to it...If I have to get the 16gb then fine but they should have had the knowledge to tell me they only had the 16gb...I have to get it with them because I am getting $240 for my EvO 3D with the buy back program...I also am using the $50 gift card back from May to say I would be getting my next phone from BB and the fact that I got another $50 gift card for preordering...I wasn't trying to reply and never come back, I've just been busy today with grad parties and birthday parties...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shane6374:
No, I just think its stupid to choose a phone for that reason.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Anon9mouz:
Lighten up...Who's saying that ne ways I haven't read ne one really saying they were buying this phone bc of what devs there were gonna be maybe I missed a post or two lol:confused:

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
release day

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streaming google music all day everyday

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so?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cbond007:
Does his mean I can do an even swap for th galaxy s3? (I purchased at best buy)

Sent from my EVO using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] antyx:
Well doesn't this just mess up my weekend...I just called the Best Buy Mobile # on my preorder sheet since nobody at the store will pick up and they told me that they will not be getting any 32gb S3's in either color...The guy at BB has some explaining to do...I'm going to tell him that he has made me miss out on getting the 32gb version since he wasn't aware they only had the 16gb and now, Sprint is out of their 32gb preorder stock so I am stuck with the 16gb and can't preorder the 32gb from Sprint...Maybe I will get a Zagg or case or a gift card for my troubles...:rolleyes:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Magic Oreo:
As far as i am aware, you should be able to return the device (assuming you haven't broken it), and swap it for another device if it's within the first 30 days that you received the device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cbond007:
Yea, I will be within the 30 day period when the s3 will be released. I was just one of those people that didn't know that the s3 was coming out so soon. They didn't make the announcement until after I bought my EvoLTE. I'll be on day 25 to be exact on the 21st

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] andy22:
OK I have the Sprint order status page up in chrome and I just refresh it every hour. I already received my extra batteries and case. I am not even excited anymore. Why didn't they send them out after the launch party? I know I know I hate the are we there yet deal but I've had enough.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jfree3000:
Amen brethren, July 1st upgrade checking in. I figure by that time there will be some decent reviews out comparing the Evo LTE to the S3. Haven't been this excited about a phone release since I got my OG Evo 4g.

Back to lurking.....................................................
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rgregg504:
I don't think anything will change over the weekend, I'm hoping for some kind of idea on Monday.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
I can agree with that. I mean in the blackhole, worst case scenario, the phone gets no support. If I couldn't live with the phone as is, I wouldn't buy it regardless of who was developing for it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] zanderman112:
I agree, just ya know, being QA for EpicCM makes me excited lol.

All the devs will do awesome work(I just hope mkasick gets one O_o)

~E.R.A.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] citationjeff:
Hey folks, For the guys that have had pre-orders before or have ordered phones online, what is the default shipping method? I read a few pages back that it was UPS. Is it just standard ground? Two-day?

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shane6374:
I've seen a couple posts here and in a few other places. No biggie, just thought I'd express my opinion about it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] onilink67:
UPS and next day I believe at least it was for my epic and my dads Gnex and Nexus S
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
Yeah, it's ups next day w/out Saturdays.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] RawisTheGameHhH:
signature???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
Not required.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] RawisTheGameHhH:
that just made my day!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SemiGamer:
Hahah good I'm not alone ;)

its good you have that mindset, whereas myself on the other hand am dead set on the gsiii cause I'm familiar with the framework (I theme my phone myself). So waiting 10days after release is gonna be worse than waiting for the release to see reviews now lol.

Though by the 1st I'm sure ppl will have the Tridea flip case I'm interested in seeing reviews for :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GamerMYJ:
Wow, I really hope they use next day, that would be great. Maybe they would even ship them Monday? :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
With my experience with ordering from sprint its usually next day. I'm pretty sure that will be the case for the s3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
I cant wait.... Its going to be a long week for me.... Cant sleep thinking about my babe.... i wish it was the 64gb one but i will order that one later....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] MARIO SHARK:
Guys I currently have the EVO 4G LTE, but I'm thinking of switching to what I was supposed to get in the first place: the galaxy s3. I really like the EVO, but do u guys think that I should make the switch?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bueller213:
I would...2 gigs RAM :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] thatkidnamd5:
Sprint preorder status page down

i just tried to check my order status and after you put in the order number and click ok the page is down. Its giving me some crud about them preparing for the EVO preorder. Not sure what they are doing..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] stu5797:
just think, our preorder phones will be shipping out tomorrow(probably) Sprint usually does not update that tracking info. I have pre ordered 2 phones and they just show up at the door. That site is now useless for us.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Torisen:
No upgrade till late August or I probably would have pulled the trigger. Don't know what will be out by then.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] archtech3d:
When I try to check I get:

" Method Not Allowed The server is unable to process your request."

Hmm... server maintenance on a lower traffic Sunday morning, or they are flooding the system with tracking numbers and it crashed! Ah, wishful thinking hurts. :)

I want my GS3 yesterday darn it!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Last night the main site was down before I went to bed, now it's still down and the order order status page isn't working. And has something about getting ready for a EVOLTE pre-order. I'm thinking it has something to do with out phones. I did hear that they would be shipping them out today. I don't know if large UPS hubs are open today
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] archtech3d:
I have ordered a phone on a Sunday and received it on a Monday before. Where did you get your info about shipping today? That would be very cool!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Devtodi:
Of course they use Next Day. Expensive phones lingering in a transportation system equals theft.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Devtodi:
Nothing significant till November for Xmas sales.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Just a rumour. Someone said some CSR told them. Kind of makes sense with how many orders they have they'd ship on Sunday so not to disrupt normal operations for them or the UPS hub. Or just wishful thinking

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the new LG is looking nice
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
The best part about that is hat US shipments haven't been delayed. I haven't ordered from sprint before, but from what I've seen, I think Monday or Tuesday is realitic.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] archtech3d:
A person in account management told me once before that Sprint has a close relationship with UPS and they do ship on Sundays... no arrivals of course. Now I'm remembering. This was when they were switching me from that horrible Evo 3D to the Epic Touch. Sure enough, that is the one I mentioned arriving Monday morn, ordered Sunday.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Devtodi:
Lotta that going around.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
hell it's more fanatical, irrational, feelings of false entitlement idiots. you been over to sprint SG3 forum? check it out when it's back online

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if anyone doesn't know already; the international version already has nightlies going!!!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1714354
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ceelos09:
That's awesome!

Once Team Epic gets a hold of their devices, it shouldn't be too long for them to get the ball rolling on stuff as well :D

EDIT: Being impatient as I am...I checked my order status just right now (approx. 7:50am Pacific time) and I find this:

Kind of wondering what everyone else's thoughts on this are.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GamerMYJ:
I talked to a CSR yesterday, and she said that she had a email sent that said something about the 18th. Not sure if by that she ment that they start shipping, or that we get the phones. I'm hopeful :)

So, seems like the entire sprint site is down, not just the tracking right now? Wanted to go check out the forums, but cant XD

If the whole site is down, I doubt it has to do with our phones.

-EDIT- Just looked, seems like the "community" portion and the order tracking is all I'm seeing down. Okay, maybe it does have to do with our goods ;)

-EDIT AGAIN- derp, seems like the home screen is only thing that is working?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ceelos09:
Weird...for everyone who had problems with the order status page, check up about 2 posts back. I checked my order and it instantly gave me an update. Ordered early June 5th (or was it 6th?) The day they went on Pre-order...but as the update tells me "my order, or a portion of my order, has been placed on back order" :\

Wtf does that mean Sprint? No early S3 for me? :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
They all can't be backordered. I'm going to be pissed. I ordered on the 6th
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] antzvill:
live chat since site was down

Glenda B: Good Afternoon Anthony .

Glenda B: I am good , thank you for asking .

Glenda B: I am happy to help you. Please hold a moment while I access your account.

Glenda B: May I please have your 6-10 digit numeric PIN to access your account?

You: *******

Glenda B: Thank you .

Glenda B: I can check you have Samsung Epic phone on this line , the phone can not be tracked however you can get any refurbished phone on this line and for now I can block the services to avoid any unauthorized usage and will also report your phone lost stolen so no once can use your phone.

You: no i have a preordered phone but not tracking on it

Glenda B: Ok.

You: i have the order number but no tracking

You: was gonna get u to check for me

Glenda B: Sure .

Glenda B: Let me check this for you .

You: if i give u the order number if u can pull tracking

Glenda B: Is it Samsung Galaxy S3 ?

You: oy-shso-**********

Glenda B: Thank you .

Glenda B: The phone will be delivered to your on or before June 21 , the order is there on your account and once it will be shipped you will have a tracking email on your email .

You: which email do they have on file

You: only reason i ask is because sprint took their web page down and im lost in the dark without a tracking number also who does sprint use for shipping

Glenda B: Let me explain you this .

Glenda B: The phone is not shipped yet and once it will be shipped you will have a tracking email on your email and you can check it on your email a******@msn.com , however you can also track it on url with the order number which you have .

Glenda B: I can confirm your order from here over the chat and it is there on your account .

You: do they use ups?

You: or fedex

Glenda B: Yes most probably it will be via UPS .

You: thank you so much ma'am

Glenda B: You are welcome .

Glenda B: Did I fully address all the reasons for your chat today?

You: yep
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rgregg504:
I just called Sprint and they told me its showing as backordered because they haven't received the phones from Samsung yet but if it was preordered we should still get it with no additional wait time because they will have enough units once they receive them. Hope that's true
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
I had my order in before 8am on 5 June, opening day. Lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
I also have the backorder status on my preorder, but it doesn't look like the message is directed to the customer. I'm doubting its actually "backordered."

Even if it is back ordered and I have to wait another two weeks for my phone, its nothing to complain about. Because I'm still going to be receiving an amazing chunk of technology soon, and sprint will get it to me as soon as possible. It's hard to find room to complain that "omg I don't get my futuristic blazing fast cell phone/camera/computer/brilliant piece of machinery quite as fast as I'd like."
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GamerMYJ:
I don't think they are all on backorder... BECAUSE MINE SAYS THIS: :D

The equipment has shipped and/or the activation is complete

!!!! $$$$

No tracking number there yet :(

$$$$

EDIT: And its strange that yalls are saying backordered.. I ordered on 6/12.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
Mine says backordered too IM PISSED
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] antzvill:
forget that i would make a case that i want the 32gb instead of the 16gb if mine was backordered since they have debited my money already and i have no product. How many of you are with me with raising hell if this happens????
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] seanstick:
back orded

Is everyone that ordered the 32 gb back ordered or is it both 32 and 16

my status is

The order or a portion of the order is in backorder status. If the customer would like to select an alternate product or cancel the backordered item, transfer to Order Support.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sentrus:
Mine is showing backordered as well, ordered on the 12th. With any luck it doesn't mean anything and we won't have a long wait for our phones!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
I could go for that. I ordered the 16gb version on day one...even before 32gb was sold out. I think it may just be a delay in the push notification to all the emails. Just like an xbl update, some get it before others. As disappointing it is to see it, I don't think those who preordered should be too worried.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
I just switched car insurance companies after 15 years today..... Sprint maybe next company I've had for over ten years ill dump if I don't get my phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GamerMYJ:
Mine that says shipped is a PB 16GB.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] antzvill:
post your pic up then so we can see it. Give us hope
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] racecaraz:
I ordered the 16GB in blue. I also am getting the backordered message. I highly believe they started the pre-order process before actually having stock in their where houses. The number they had "available" would have been on what Samsung said they could provide by a certain date. If for some reason Samsung was unable to meet that commitment, whammy back-ordered and no phones by the 21st for us. Considering what has happened in Canada and to VZW its not out of question.

This is speculation only, based on knowledge of general where-housing, sales etc. I am keeping my fingers crossed because like most of you the disappointment will be awful.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TJ311:
I ordered the 32GB white on day 1 of pre-order and it's showing backordered. :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
I ordered the 16gb pebble blue as well, but disappointment is an understatement. Though I am going to stay positive.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
If mine hasn't changed to shipped with a tracking number by Tuesday I'm canceling the order and will try my luck at getting one in store
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GamerMYJ:
http://imgur.com/62OYJ

There ya go!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Cuppeerr:
At least it's not stuck in customs.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GamerMYJ:
EXACTLY. Not a however-long the EVO LTE was stuck.

Although, the pre-orders for the LTE did come through anyways..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Cuppeerr:
Yeah but the thing was crazy haha more like insane here be the thread
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GamerMYJ:
Ohdamn, reading through that.. it just hurts! X)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hnic91:
I tracked my order by the 1st order number I got in my email and it says item is backordered. I then tracked my order by the order number that a sprint employee gave me and it says shipped and or activated with no tracking number.

You guys may have to call sprint and get the actual order number. Order number that says backorder starts oy. The order that says shipped and or activated starts DM.

Hope that helps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
I'll call here in awhile
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] antzvill:
trying to see if i can get new order number now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Cuppeerr:
Btw back from the evo 4g lte preorders they said that the dm order number was just a warehouse reference thing and to ignore what it said :(