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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Adam_v1:
Actually I think there is a good chance that Samsung is the one who sent the reviewers the phones and not the carriers themselves. Noticed how every reviewer got 2 phones so they could play with the Samsung specific stuff like S-Beam and Groupcast? They could easily be leftover test units from before production ramped up.

I honestly think the delay is pretty much totally Samsung's fault although Sprint probably could have been better on its communication about the issue. They might not have much to work with though, Samsung is likely being vague on its promises at this point. I imagine the 32GB preorders got closed when Samsung gave them hints that they were having trouble making enough and then Samsung blew the delivery date as well.

So I would say that Verizon looks like the smart one this time around by holding off while all the other carriers tried to put the release as close as possible to Samsung's estimate on when they could deliver the phones.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
So where would game data be stored? Either way that sucks. Thats the reason I opted for the 32gb so I can have more room for game data and not be limited to 12gb.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CapsLockKey:
Usually game data goes to the SD card, so I'd imagine the initial app would go to phone storage and the larger game file that you download would go to the SD partition.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] freeza:
12gb for apps is reason enough!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
Youre probably right so there was no reason for me to switch my order to the 32gb. Lost out on getting a 16gb early cause I switched, then the storage thing, and now I'm probably gonna exchange it again once I get the 32gb. I could use the extra $50 on accessories instead.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] K.0.0.L.:
I just chat with Jessica and she escalate the chat to her supervisor. He told me to check my email on friday night but does not guarantee.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ken830:
How much free space does the 16GB version have? Is it not the same?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
If I was a sprint rep I would say no guarantee also so you cant use it against me later if you dont see anything. I work in tech support and i say "it should" a lot if we dont have a concrete answer so customers cant call back and get mad at us.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
Kinda bummed about the huge spike in insurance. $3 jump is a lot. That's $132 a year and if you have to pay deductible of $150 that's $282. Not a whole lot of benefit anymore.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lepapirriky:
Well they say 32s will only be exclusive to sprint online and telesales, so not even in sprint will carry them. Will BB, wirefly, amazon etc carry 32s? I very hope so but I don't think they will.

I know there was a thread about tep and a lot of people saying so many different companies for insurance but I don't know where those people went to
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
for apps true but for game data its not. I can use some of that other 12 reserved for app to use for game data. It shouldve been partition to like 4/20 or 6/18. Even 4 gig is way plenty for just apps. I dont even think I go over 900mb on my Evo 3d for apps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
That would be dope but I'm not holding my breath.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] surrealzz:
When I spoke to a sprint rep on the phone Tuesday evening, she spoke to her supervisor as well as the shipping dept. telling me I would receive my tracking number on Friday and should have my 32gb s3 hopefully by Tuesday. I will let you guys know what happens if I get the tracking number or not tomorrow! :mad:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] freeza:
They just tell you what they think you want to hear just to get you off of the phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
I'm cool with a Monday delivery
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flashcity90:
Wishful thinking......... Would be great though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
Right. Its just their way of saying STFU and stop calling. Lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
If this Friday thing is true they should upgrade them to Saturday delivery. Start asking!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
its never coming :cyclops:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mr.lumbergh:
I agree. I suspect Apple has paid off UPS to give our devices cement cases.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
So I take it you didnt end up switching to 16gb after all
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
Even if someone switched to a 16GB, what is the soonest they would get the phone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
they wouldnt let me :mad::mad::mad: :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ilostmypistons:
I tried this morning and it was a no go. CS said they will be able to get me my original order (PB32GB) before they could get me a 16GB model. In other words they said STFU and wait :banghead:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] stevesprivateaccount:
I would assume around the same time they launch in the stores. 16Gb is sold out from my understanding as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
they wont even let you cancel this is the biggest ****up ever
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Epix4G:
They should have formatted it just like gnex ..... You have 28.2 gb that is available

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ilostmypistons:
I can cancel and reorder but I go to the end of the 16GB line. They must be selling the f~@k out of these things
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ken830:
Thanks for providing a screenshot! I started a new thread on this topic. Could you post this in there too?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ilostmypistons:
Get that tracking number yet?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
lol I don't have one... at least my EvoLTE is scheduled for delivery Tuesday
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ilostmypistons:
It would be sweet of you got them both on Tuesday.

I'm gonna pray to the Android gods it happens for you bro ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
I'm mad the evo just got into Baltimore but they sent it some cut rate fed-ex joint. So it still probably won't get here till tuesday. Sucks cause I know its at the airport 10 minutes away
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Killa357:
I got nothing. I'm checking my order status on the site every few hours. Probably futile on the weekend but hey... I'll be glued to my computer on Monday for sure.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] benjamins_2002:
Nothing here either.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gtuansdiamm:
Man I really want to just order one already damn sprint cutting the 2 week early upgrade program

I really wanted to ***** with you guys but I can't join the fun for another week and a half
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sleestax:
Sprint. Can I has my 32gb S3???

....

..

.

*crickets*
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ilostmypistons:
Me too!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
Me three
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ilostmypistons:
Maybe you should start treating Jessica like a lady and stop calling her a whore she will help us.

PS: Trying to put your finger in her pooper is not treating her like a lady

:eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Didact74:
Well that stinks. :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] benjamins_2002:
Yeah, you'll probably order your and get it before we all get ours. :rolleyes:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ilostmypistons:
Touche

Iseewhatyoudidthere
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flashcity90:
I sent a email last night to few people at sprint. Received a callback from the head of a department, got free activation. Was told he called whoever to find out when the 32's would ship and to expect a call from him later today or personal email telling me when my phone would be shipping.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] viode:
Order status checker: http://pastebin.com/KPfEWLi3

Now I don't have to refresh my browser. :P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] benjamins_2002:
How do I use this code? I have it as a .txt file right now.

Do I need to just change the extension?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] viode:
Change the extension to .py and run it using python.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] benjamins_2002:
Thanks!! It works like a charm! :D

Don't like what it's telling me though :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gtafairlane:
For what it's worth, probably not much, called Sprint today. The rep said hopefully end of next week. Read some email he had that was basically the same as we all already got. Free activation will make me happy. Should have seen if he would have sent that email. Maybe I'll call back.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
next week as in the week starting tomorrow or the following week?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ilostmypistons:
I was told the week of the 25th
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
we'll see :\
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] benjamins_2002:
I have always purchased the phone in stores and activated while I was there. You mentioned "Free activation will make me happy." Is it normally not free? What is the best way to activate?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Anyone else start seeing Sprint's SG3 commercials? Piss you off too?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
$36 activation fee on new handsets
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] benjamins_2002:
Are there any options out there to get it activated free that you know of?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gtuansdiamm:
***** about

Bad service

Slow internet

Policy changes

No 4g

Late shipping

To a customer service rep and they might drop the activation fee
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] strongsteve:
Jessica needs an azz wuppin..

Sent from my SPH-D710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tarpon6:
What is the best number to call Sprint for this issue?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mr.lumbergh:
Do we still get charged for activation even if we do it ourselves online? I know I've activated phones before in the past online with Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
yes
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
magic mike wasnt giving any love just now either :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mr.lumbergh:
Boy that stinks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ilostmypistons:
Magic mike lol

He might like the moves Jess didn't
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
We're never getting our phones
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DC_MTP:
New Line of service only!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Didact74:
I was kinda bummed when I got the email from our corporate Sprint REP saying the phone I ordered was on back order until further notice. But the more I think of it and the more time that goes by I feel like its not as big a deal once all the buzz calms down. I am a flash-o-holic and I agree with what someone else in this thread said a while back..... we can sit back and let a few ROMs get created and watch the bugs get worked out so by the time we get our phones, we will be good to go. I have my 64gb class 10 card and MHL/HDMI adapter loaded in my Amazon cart waiting to hit the purchase button as soon as our Sprint Reps drops the shipping email to me. I have the active case and holster from Siedio for my E4GT and love it but the same combo for the S3 is labeled, "coming soon" on the thier web page. Hopefully the case/holster is online before the phone ships. Either way I am sure it will be worth the wait.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
No tracking number yet
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ilostmypistons:
I better have one in less than 24hrs:mad:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] neoflasher:
As much as it would tick me off I just want an honest answer. If its beginning of the week or end of next week. When ever just say so. This is really insane how we have to even ask for activation fee to be waived or some sort of compensation. When I purchased mine I was charged 599 plus tax being that I was still under contract and not eligible for an upgrade. This activation fee is charged when? As I don't think I was charged one. My total was $672. Sprint kinda a screwed me on this one but what can I do. They basically have me by the balls.:(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jplumber:
I feel for everyone posting here. I, too, am hoping to get an email tomorrow (today) indicating that my 32gb s3 is being shipped.

As such, I've created an alert to notify me of each new posting to this "32gb status" thread. I would hope that people would only post into this thread when learning new information regarding shipping date(s) or further delays. Non-essential posts might be better suited to other threads.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SynMonger:
Still no tracking number. Darn.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] viode:
It's Sunday :P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SynMonger:
I'm aware.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] imneveral0ne:
This doesn't seem essential! :silly:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SynMonger:
Neither does that! :angel:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Wow
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Epix4G:
Wow for the j-wow..... "give me back my kid " .... I mean phone sorry

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SynMonger:
I know, right?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
This is our area to vent so we don't post in all the other threads about how much we wish we had ours.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] itisagoodname:
I went to 3 different Sprint stores + Best Buy this weekend. None of which had even SEEN a GS3.

You'd think they'd at least get some demo units in just to add to the hype.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] inmnbob:
Now I had to leave on a business trip.and I am conflicted. I want the phone now but the reality is I won't be home until Friday. UPS often leaves the deliveries outside and sometimes not even on the front porch ..I guess now I am hoping for a Friday delivery so it doesn't bake in the sun or get wet
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DC_MTP:
Just reroute your package to where ever your at. Most hotels will accept and hold your package for you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] theroyalwe:
I missed the preorder window or I would have done that, but I called telesales and got a little info. First off they couldn't order one for me or even put me on preorder, which is a bit frustrating. But, based on what he is saying he expects that the official release should be July 1. He also said that they don't show any 32gb S3s in stock anywhere. I'm hoping that come July 1 or 2 I can call again and place an order.

Honestly I would have been fine just putting in a preorder so I don't have to keep checking up on the status. :/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] smark72:
I am starting to get the feeling we won't be seeing the phone this week and that it will be the following week. I hope I'm wrong.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CapsLockKey:
At this point I'd be happy with a 16GB version and a 50 dollar refund in the mail if it's going to be anything beyond this week.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crzy619:
I agree, i am very frustrated that others are enjoying their phones and I am here stuck waiting.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] smark72:
You would think by sometime today Sprint would, at the very least, know when they would be receiving the 32gb pre orders from Samsung.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CapsLockKey:
Definitely. Had my friend showing off his to me yesterday. Felt like a punch in the gut since i was the one who told him about the preorders and he ordered his well after me. It also reminded me of how dated my current phone is.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
Perhaps that's why they stated last week that they plan to ship this week...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sonarchist:
Update: today --Monday-- customer service is saying that all 32GB are being held by Customs................take this w/ a grain of salt.

sent from today's android 4.0.4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] halmo20:
I had a exactly same experience yesterday. I ended up rooting his white 16g and installing wifi tether.... Very funny.... I figure I'll get it when I get it. I don't regret getting 32. Had 64gb version been available, I'd gotten that instead too.:cyclops:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
I don't buy that at all.

i don't regret getting the 32GB either. After all, it is just a phone and I will get it sooner than later.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] f16pilot:
I can confirm that the Sprint CSR told me the same thing last night...SIII 32GB is held up in Customs. She had no shipping date at all. All she would do is apologize and say that there is nothing more they can do. :mad:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
If that was true I think they would at least start offering refunds when they tell you that news. Probably just a stall tactic. Better than continuing to say they don't have a clue
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DC_MTP:
yea, I believe they could be using the "Customs issue" that the HTC EVO LTE really did have as an excuse. If it was true we would be reading about it on tech sites like Engadget, androidpolice, Theverge,ect.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
I just spoke to someone from one of the executive offices. I asked him about it being held up in customs and he said he didn't know anything about that. And also said they are still pushing to ship them sometime this week. We'll see
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] f16pilot:
I managed to get a $10 credit out of her. However, she wouldn't budge on waiving the $36 account transfer fee. I have heard of some people getting upwards of $50 from Sprint, but they weren't quite so "giving" last night.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Yeah. He waived the activation fee too
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DC_MTP:
was that a reoccurring $10 dollar credit or one time only? I have horrible wimax coverage in the downtown DC area. If they could give me a reoccurring credit for the next two or three months ( which is the rumored LTE Live launch date for my area) Then I'd be happy.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sleestax:
It's usually a good idea to call during regular business hours. That way you get a customer rep who is usually more able and willing to do things for you. Off hours, you just get the script from whatever off-shore company sprint has outsourced their off-hours customer service to.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
im seriously ready to just cancel my order and wait for the NEXT big thing :mad:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] f16pilot:
The CSR rep actually had the audacity to ask me if I would say that she solved my problem today...

I said, "I still don't have my phone, so no, but you did a good job." I believe she hung up on me at that point. I believe my acceptance of the $10 credit will exempt me from any further compensation, but I will reattack the activation fee issue again.

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One time, $10 "Good Faith" credit...whatever the heck that means. When I mentioned the crappy 3G coverage I have (and no 4G at all), they wanted to immediately shuffle me off to tech support...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] strongsteve:
+1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sleestax:
For as much crap as we Android people like to give Apple, at least Apple knows how to launch a new product. It seems like Sprint is vying for a position as the case study future MBA students will learn about when seeing how *not* to launch your new flagship product. Most of which boils down to insufficient and generic communication with the clients that are most excited by the new offering (pre-orderers).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
yanno I like my ip4s for work ... if it had a bigger screen i'd have a personal one

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THE ONLY thing that is keeping me at bay is the fact there isnt any development on this guy yet
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] freeza:
and go through the same thing when that comes out too? :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
ive had a few handsets and never anything like this before :silly:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
Funny, I don't mind the screen size of the iPhone- sure its small but it doesn't really impact the end experience. In fact, I generally like the hardware of the iPhone with the exception of the overall shape/form factor. Without a case its not very comfortable to hold (I found this a little true of the EVOLTE as well). What I don't like about the iPhone is what matters most, the OS.

As far as cancelling, don't you guys have anything else going on in your lives to detract from the agony of waiting for your phone. Here we are only 2 business days post intended release and the morale in this thread has considerably diminished.

Last thing, while I know that Sprint has a responsibility to communicate status updates to their customers (which they have done), I the think the blame should be directed at who deserves it most: Samsung. At this point there is obviously a supply shortage and Samsung has likely known this and communicated it to Sprint some time ago- probably the reason 32GB preorders were only allowed directly through Sprint. Seems like Sprint was expecting a certain number of phones to sell and Samsung fell short on their ability to adequately supply the demand. Perhaps they jumped the gun a bit with their release.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] itisagoodname:
All these reports of 10 Million handsets sold by July... Are there even handsets to fill these orders???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] benjamins_2002:
First - The original HTC Evo had a 6 week wait.

Second - Samsung is the reason for the wait, not Sprint. Sprint just has not been communicating well with it's customers, but non-the-less, Sprint is not the reason you haven't gotten your our 32GB phones yet. Also, the other Carriers have been having the similar 'lack of communication' issues as Sprint.i have some friends with different carriers who are saying the same stuff you guys are.

Follow up: Just give it a little more time, it's coming.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] f16pilot:
What's coming? I've forgotten what we were waiting for...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DC_MTP:
It's not the "Next Big Thing"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
i dunno bout you but I had my evo on launch day
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DC_MTP:
I had to do a meet up at a metro station and pay $350 for mines.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
I camped out and had the root on the sd card .... mine was rooted before I left the store ...... :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
According to a CSR at Samsung, all phones have shipped to Sprint according to Sprint's demand, including the 32GB models. Hopefully he knew what he was talking about and this means that the phones will go out within the next few days.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
according to Sprint's demand which im sure is off .. yay back to bashing sprint :highfive:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Samsung said they can make 5 million a month

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I had mine two weeks before lunch!! Google I/O!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
So far half of Sprints statement last week was accurate being that they shipped 16gb pre order phones. This makes me optimistic that the second half of their statement will prove true as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SynMonger:
I ordered my EVO 4G on 6/30/2010, had it in hand Monday 7/5/2010. That's only four weeks out from release and they were already at normal shipping rates. What delay?

At any rate, a delay is nothing new when launching a sought after product. It's the lack of decent communication that burns my butt. Sending an email with the subject line "Your Galaxy S III is almost here" telling about a delay is a crappy thing to do. I imagine the marketing goofs that came up with this punching kittens and kicking puppies to prepare for the meeting where this steaming turd of crap dropped in the punchbowl everyone was drinking from.

If you're going to delay, fine, but use a decent subject line like "HAHA! Got your money", or "Hey, you know that phone you wanted?...BACKORDER"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
Lmfao! Thanks!