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[One (M7) General] horsetastic:
Re: HTC One Launch ( On time and Delayed)

I would absolutely love it if all of this delay stuff if HTC playing a very clever game of let's see what Samsung have to offer then we'll turn around and have our handsets immediately available for you to buy if you want the best phone you can get.....but maybe I'm just being hopeful hah.
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
ha we can dream, but they are not that cocky! im guessing a lot of already cancelled their pre orders, and mabye more come Thursday!

I for one was set on the HTC One but i am willing to listen to the Samsung s4, will most probably go for the htc one though
[One (M7) General] bhagiratha:
Just now received a stock delay from handtec.uk for my order placed on the 25th Feb. email said:

"Handtec currently expect stock to arrive week commencing the 25th March 2013"

Well, there goes my hopes of getting my new phone for this weekend. :(

Bloody Bollocks!
[One (M7) General] Hcore:
"“We will start fulfilling pre-orders by end March in certain markets and will roll out to more markets as we approach April.” – HTC"

http://www.slashgear.com/htc-one-delayed-until-march-29th-stateside-launch-unknown-12273492/
[One (M7) General] johnbrighton:
HTC UK Says release delayed!

HTC UK just answered me on twitter.....bad news i'm afraid - but very vague!

'Hi John, due to high demand we have pushed the release date.'

I have asked for more detail and will update you if I hear any more....
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
I have to say htc is talking rubbish,

ive heard them tell people its software issue , although loads of reviews have the phones, and if there was a software

issue why would the people that matter the most have the phone??

And if it due to high demand? Then surely ship to those who pre ordered and make the rest wait.

Be interesting to see if p4u take down the instore advertising , as why have such big advertising for something

you can get for weeks!
[One (M7) General] gsusx:
this is piss poor on htc's part. as if they're not in the **** enough and they pull a move like this.

i know people hate apple but for them to **** up like this is very very rare

proper shame this
[One (M7) General] tim84us:
i got this from amazon, but am not holding my hopes

it all seems doomed now

i think this could be the end for HTC

a phone that was so beautiful it couldnt be made (delivered)

Hello,

This is a follow-up email for the conversation we had on Amazon.co.uk Chat.

I know how it feels when you are eagerly waiting for your order and it gets delayed.

I've checked your order #204-1502675-87xxxxx and we're still waiting for the following item to be delivered to us by our supplier:

"HTC One UK SIM Free Smartphone - Silver"

We still expect to deliver your order by the date listed in Your Account: March 15, 2013.

Once your order is sent you'll receive an e-mail confirming the date, contents and method of delivery.

If you don't get your e-mail confirmation by March 15, 2013 please let us know by replying to this e-mail and we'll investigate.
[One (M7) General] crawlgsx:
Z10 coming, Xperia, and at this rate the GS4 is going to hit AT&T Shelves before the One. *sigh*
[One (M7) General] BarryH_GEG:
Actually, they are the 29th too. "The week commencing the 25th" includes the 29th. Here's what they've said. Note the comments about all handsets and online retail which, to me, pretty much implies everyone everywhere (in the UK) and confirms what Clove had said about an "official HTC delay."

HTC have delayed the release of the HTC One until week commencing 25th March 2013. This delay will affect

all

HTC One SIM Free handsets and will affect

all

online retail. Rest-assured Handtec have been first at releasing HTC SIM Free devices in the past and we will be working with HTC on doing the same.​

Delays happen and not just to HTC. Remember the Galaxy Nexus fiasco? Devices shipped then the 2G radio issue was discovered and they stopped all sales providing very little information about when they'd resume. It took a couple of weeks to get things moving again. The timing sucks for HTC as One reviews will be overshadowed by the SGS4 launch distracting the media. I think poor HTC is cursed. ;)
[One (M7) General] arknailed7754:
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

Leaving near the s4 release is pure stupidity lol
[One (M7) General] QSBladey:
As far as I am aware, Three should still be delivering on time, after a call, they told me the black was delayed but the silver would be delivered on the 15th for pre-orders
[One (M7) General] CraigP17:
im not sounding the alarm or anything...but I have a bad feeling about this for HTC. its going to be hard as it is to compete with the new Samsung. we here at xda are the minority. The galaxy series has become just as powerful a brand as iPhone, consumers buy it becuase they know what it is, people heard of it, their friends have it. (I manage a cell phone retail store, I see it every day). For the past month+ people have been coming in asking if they can pre order the GS4. Its sad for me as an HTC fan.

With the delays added to this mix...its not going to look good for HTC sales of the One. Before you reply angry and disagreeing, remember, we at xda are a very tiny portion of mobile phone customers...the masses are what are going to make the difference, and they will be buying Galaxy devices...

Im still looking forward to my HTC One though, speak up AT&T...give me a release date :)
[One (M7) General] debully:
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

Paul obrian just confirmed on Twitter that UK ones are delayed till end of March
[One (M7) General] RCJ89:
I literally can't take this yo-yo business between carriers etc one minute yes they are coming next minute no they are not, next oh the silver is coming but black delayed. All too much, i was even thinking of just going to buy used sensation or something til this phone comes out as I cannot take this wait using a blackberry.
[One (M7) General] BarryH_GEG:
Look at it this way. At a carrier, HTC sends an e-mail or calls a SVP. S/he then notifies a VP who then notifies a Senior Director who passes it on to a Director who then gives it to a Manager who updates their internal systems and communication. Bigger companies don't move as fast as the likes of Clove and Handtec because there are too many chef's in the kitchen. And looked at nefariously, he who updates about the delay last is least likely to lose orders and possibly pick up some new ones from other companies that were more forthright.
[One (M7) General] scut:
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

I think if I don't get mine Friday I will stick with one x and go SIM only for a few months and sit back and see what happens with htc one and any faults like I wish I had done with the one x 2 faults out of the box and see what s4 is like not that I will buy Samsung plastic phone.or even one+.
[One (M7) General] BarryH_GEG:
There are pictures of it in this thread on page 16 and a video on page 17 . If you hated the design and materials of their previous phones you'll feel the same about the SGS4.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2179167
[One (M7) General] brainimpact:
CPW when they phoned me yesterday morning after I shot a complaint via email told me It was confirmed by HTC Friday it would be delayed for everyone and the new date for all was 29th, but there was a chance I would still get it sooner It depends when HTC are happy to release the units.

CPW and o2 knew since Friday it was delayed and I believe the other big Guy's knew too just they were intentionally misleading to pick up new pre-orders from people willing to jump ship from CPW & o2 thinking they would get it 2 weeks sooner
[One (M7) General] riz157:
Ow well guys never its only damn phone.

I think xda community has been hysterical last few weeks, winding each other up, giving updates every second, it's been delivered on the 15th one minute the next no its delayed. Lol blooming mental guys

.

a poll for when when you will be receiving your phone, that's precious.lol

I've been visiting xda for few yrs now and I can honestly sAy i have never experienced anything like it. Flipping hysterical.

CHILL OUT DUDES. ENJOY LIFE MAN.

Switch off I am.

When it arrives you will have it.

Put your iPads down, switch off your tablets and just breath. Come on try it with me in and out.
[One (M7) General] rank78:
Another screwed launch for HTC. Last year we EVO LTE users were trying to find out when our preorders would be honored and had to wait a couple weeks. Here we are again except its a global screw up instead of Apple preventing a US launch. Software, body, who knows the reason but its hard to start a marketing campaign when store ads are getting pulled, no dates and the few pushed back, and preorders being cancelled.

It's a shame, hopefully they get this corrected quickly because they really needed a solid marketing blitz with a strong supply to meet demand. Every day without a One in stock is a day consumers are asking for an S4 from the pile Samsung was able to deliver.
[One (M7) General] brainimpact:
@riz157 and.....?

are you saying that now just b/c its HTC that have messed up? we've seen how crazy you go when people say anything negative about them its like a Pre-emptive strike by playing the "its only a phone" card
[One (M7) General] abo.saud:
Dear HTC executives:

When your company is struggling, have big losses and about to bankrupt don't screw up the remained loyal users.

I'm sure part of the pre-orders will switch to the new galaxy s4. if I have some shares in HTC I will sell them asap
[One (M7) General] Narom88:
That's a bit extreme. Most phones experience some sort of delay and launches rarely go smoothly.
[One (M7) General] riz157:
Lol..honestly I really don't care but if s4 wasn't plastic and they used SLCD 3 then I would really consider getting S4 but as it stands its just a larger s3. So I have no choice but to wait for htc one.
[One (M7) General] android_geek_here:
It's really killing me to see this happening. When everything's going against them they could ONE right thing; gives timely and full support to the phones and customers and they've failed big time. Galaxy S IV and Xperia Z on the rise - God helps HTC.
[One (M7) General] YoungAceAtlanta:
Why all the talk we hear is about Europe carriers and what not.. Didn't Rogers in Canada put the phone up for pre-order as well? and the states are still in the blue as always -_-
[One (M7) General] :
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

Yep this will hurt HTC.. they don't need this right now but sadly its the way things are going for them. Another nail in the coffin for them cause some will be pissed and go for the S4 or Z now.
[One (M7) General] brainimpact:
well I would not consider getting a S 4, why are you talking about Samsung again for any way, obsessed much lol
[One (M7) General] RCJ89:
As annoying as it is that there is going to be another 17 - 20? day wait I am sticking with the one Xperia Z just isnt as good and Samsang devices do not appeal to me anymore
[One (M7) General] Sabrezx:
Vodafone UK still going with the 15th, is it all carriers as well as retail?
[One (M7) General] Riyal:
LOL! Now HTC gave me some more time to think about considering back the Xperia ZL.

Their marketing chief in UK is so unprofessional. They could have prioritied those who have pre ordered and made a proper release date soon.

Now = OMG! We are having overwhelming pre orders let's make some more stock so we could accomodate them all so let's delay the launch to achieve this goal.

Future = Hey! Where did the pre orders go? Last time I checked it was 100,000+ now it's only a measly 100. What will we do with all these excess stocks?

Anyways that's just what's going on in my mind :p I'm still going for the HTC One even if it would be postponed till december!

Unless some company could provide me with the dual stereo speakers that makes me nostalgia of my once very2x favorite xpressmusic nokia line.

Anyways contacted handtec just now. Asked them if the stock is exactly on the 25th or if it is just an estimate. They better be answering me accurately I am one of those customers who didn't keep on shifting orders even with all the delay rumors and giving them headaches. :p
[One (M7) General] QSBladey:
It seems Vodafone and Three are both sticking to the 15 (for now) then :)
[One (M7) General] paorpas:
in phone4u sell htc one silver in 15th?

i am spanish, but I have a friend who lives in England and I could catch
[One (M7) General] nickynabi:
Saw that Phones 4 U have the silver still listed for 15/3 but the Black is now 2/4 so fingers crossed
[One (M7) General] onlinejobwork:
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

Still I don't believe on p4u even if they mention 15/3 coz if they change date many people might cancel the order it also create many other issue but one things for sure that p4u issued more pre-orders than actual arriving stock so I can assume they deliver on fist come first serve basis and hopefully early pre-orders are less chance to delay compared to those people who order in last few days, from the all past experience I learn that its always wait for the 2nd phase of production as there is always some kind of minor manufacturing defect in 1st released stock, same thing happened with some of the Galaxy s2, s3, Nokia express music 5800 and Lumia 920 & Iphone 4 etc. 2nd supply are always been improved production and more refined craftsman on basis of review
[One (M7) General] arknailed7754:
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

Its not coming guys. Stop hoping lol.I will contact them today with displeasure lol

End of the day they knew. Whilst its not there fault they knew earlier but were still saying its coming even at 6.45 last night. Which is underhanded to continue the lie
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
yup agree, if they knew the black was delayed they also knew the silver was.

Everyone else knew! Silly p4u, and poor htc, hope they give us the true reason! (although we all know its manufacturing issues)

me thinks i am going to update my rom on my sensation now to see if i can squeeze 2 more weeks out of it!

and sit back and wait for the s4 release and see if they have anything good
[One (M7) General] jonstatt:
What manufacturing issue would prevent them from releasing the stock they already had? I am sure they haven't made zero. They must have made some, so why not let those out the door?
[One (M7) General] darrenjdoc:
I called the 3 sales line and they said that the silver handsets would be delivered on Friday and black on the 29th.

Got one coming on Friday. Fingers crossed :)
[One (M7) General] horsetastic:
If yours does come I'll be impressed.

I'm not going to let this sway me.....It had done for a few days. I'd gone off my old favourites but after looking in to things more I am willing to hold off for another few weeks to see if this can all come good. I definitely wont be buying an S4 regardless of its specs as I truely just don't rate the Samsung build and look. I'm not hammering them though, their phones just aren't to my taste. Same with iPhone's really, just never appealed to me.

I love my old desire HD and it'll keep me on for another few weeks until the One come to light properly. I have faith that they can sort out the issues whatever they may be and get the handsets out soon.....Just wish that HTC and all their retailers would have been a little more upfront and honest about things to start with!
[One (M7) General] jonstatt:
Three are actually now showing, this for new connections on the black One

Estimated delivery date: Tue 30th April !!
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
very good question!

Mabye pirates boarded a big container ship from china to Europe and are currently sitting on a sunny beach in

Jamaica with a nice rum and a nice shiny htc one.
[One (M7) General] scut:
vodafone

Vodafone are still showing both black and silver for the 15/3/2013 i don't believe it
[One (M7) General] dwarf:
I just phoned Phones4u this morning as I have a black handset ordered.

I told them I had read a lot about the delays and see that there website has been updated that the black is delayed but silver still has the original ship date. He checked his email and said that the black had been delayed and that silver is still on track for this Friday.

I have swapped my order to a silver phone now as the more I look at the handset the more I think it suits silver.
[One (M7) General] asheyb85:
If this is true time to cancel, my very first HTC device as well big disappointment
[One (M7) General] riz157:
Just got of the phone to them was told the same thing, getting the silver one on the 15th but can't promise will be getting as I would have to place new order. Down the pecking order and black will be available 2nd April.

You said you had your order swapped. Did they do over the phone or you had to cancel and reorder?
[One (M7) General] surfer1000:
There site is still saying "order today for delivery on the 15th".....so no pecking order!
[One (M7) General] scut:
just been on htc uk web site to order one they saying stock expected in 6 days for silver 7 days for black .
[One (M7) General] Palla71:
Yes.

Since they officially distribute it thru eXpansys, you could have a better look about availability here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2187849

UPDATE: eXpansys just communicated that, even for them, launch date will be on 29th, as for everybody else.
[One (M7) General] RCJ89:
Right now I have just come off the phone to phones 4 u, asking whether it will be the 29th march or the 2nd april for my phone. The lady checked with her manager and came back saying if you ordered a black one it will be second of april if your odered silver then this friday the 15th. I explained all that was going on and she said she can assure you silver is this friday she also looked on my account and said especially as I was one of the first 50 to order the phone I should have it on firday but she advised 3-5 workings days for delivery. She said there is shortage problems from the manufacturer but that is the black model of the handset.

I still don't believe it but I will find out tomorrow night anyway, see if i get a email to say despatched.
[One (M7) General] SamStone:
I was in a phone shop in Bangkok that sells HTC today and they were telling me they expect them in Thailand the first week of April, I hope that they get here sooner than that, I'm dying to get my hands on one :).
[One (M7) General] ollidiemaus:
So i spoke to Vodafone Germany last week and the employee told me the black one will be avaiable at the 5th and the silver one on the 7th.
[One (M7) General] shino82:
AW: HTC One early launch???

But Not this month. o2 Germany has an exclusive deal with HTC to be the first Operator to release the phone. I will get mine on thursday

Gesendet von meinem HTC One X mit Tapatalk 2
[One (M7) General] ollidiemaus:
I don't know he just told me Vodafone will have it available on the 5th and the 7th. I dont know weather this is right or not.
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
surely this would go against all of htc's new marketing strategy??

Hope it is out that early though.

Are you guys seeing a lot of fully working demo units in shops like we are in the UK???
[One (M7) General] ollidiemaus:
Actually there are quite a lot of Stores already showing Demo Devices but only in the big Citys.

I'll take a look tomorrow at the Cebit
[One (M7) General] daleski75:
As much as I would love the phone to be released early here in the UK I think HTC will be sticking to the 15th for the release date.
[One (M7) General] radiotrib:
I just heard that I'm no longer in the race to be first ...

Regardless of actual release dates, I won't be getting mine until about mid-April.

There again, I'm not paying for it, so I'm not complaining :) and if holding back free/promo phones in order for HTC get their goods out to every pre-order customer and every phone shop on time, then I'm happy to wait.

but y'all better post absolutely everything you can about it as soon as you get yours ... that way, at least I can enjoy the ONE vicariously for a month while I'm waiting :)
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
well it looks like it is coming to 3 uk on Friday 8th March, some users may even be getting it today/tomorrow by post.

But we will see.

I am going to aim to go into the p4u shop tomorrow and get an update/ play with the demo model.
[One (M7) General] Palla71:
"HTC’s One was supposed to launch in Taiwan on March 4th, but now it’s due on the 7th."

"Strangely enough, when HTC unveiled the One, they said it would be available in 32 GB and 64 GB configurations. The One that’s meant for Taiwan will have just 16 GB of on-board storage. Why? Again, we don’t know, but it probably has something to do with cost."

Source: http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-taiwan-launch-164328/

P.S.: Taiwan may get 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions.
[One (M7) General] RCJ89:
Just came from local three store in islington angel where i played with what I was told is a retail unit of the handset, it certainly did feel better than the units I have played with before. They also confirmed they will be getting stock for sale this friday.
[One (M7) General] reddragon72:
There is a blog I read this weekend that says HTC may try and pull in the release date to sell units before Samsung's SGS4 launch.
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
thats interesting , its the first ive heard of retail unit and not demo :) good news means that htc have sorted the software just waiting on orders now!

Lets hope friday it is
[One (M7) General] Palla71:
It should be a nice move, even if a little bit too late..
[One (M7) General] reddragon72:
Not sure about to late. This phone is a new direction for HTC and if they put their eggs in the premium basket they will get tons of sales. I have been using Samsung products and I can tell you that the creaking of the phone is getting annoying. Two Galaxy phones and a pre Galaxy and all of them started creaking withing the first month of use.

I am looking forward to this phone and that fact that it will be my first "premium" built phone. I may never go back.
[One (M7) General] Palla71:
I meant too late regarding the release date.

Only in a very few countries it could be released before Samsung press conference.
[One (M7) General] RCJ89:
Early release date suits me fine, means I can put this 5800 down as I am sick of it already.
[One (M7) General] reddragon72:
Gotcha.

And yep I'm in the US and still have not release date. It's the 15th elsewhere and maybe earlier...

I sit and wait.
[One (M7) General] PapaRhino:
Yeah, it's making me sad, I'm a USA AT&T user and I was reallly hoping I could pick it up on the 15th, I'm coming to the realization that that's probably not happening.
[One (M7) General] sonlazio:
Hi shino82.

Could you please confirm that O2de will sell a unlocked version on Mar 7th with price 661 Euro? I am in a trip in Germany so I want to buy it before going back to my country on 10th.

Thank you very much.
[One (M7) General] surfer1000:
3-5 days for delivery ?...that's not right, they say next day via Royal Mail Special Delivery!:crying:
[One (M7) General] dwarf:
The sales team popped me through to retentions and they swapped the handset for me and kept everything else the same. I'm also still getting my free case and headphones as it goes on the original order date which was the 5th for me.
[One (M7) General] onlinejobwork:
Even dealers got stock in time mail company might face some delay below is recent update from RoyalMail UK:

Important information for customers posting Special Delivery™ items from England to Scotland between 13th and 15th March.

A runway closure is planned at Edinburgh airport between 13th and 15th March. Royal Mail are implementing contingency plans to divert mail flights during this time, if needed. This means that some mail posted from England to Scotland, including Special Delivery™ items, may travel via a different route during these dates.

We are confident that the vast majority of mail will be delivered to normal timescales; however, a small minority of Special Delivery™ items could encounter a slight delay.
[One (M7) General] RCJ89:
I think they say that to cover themselves, incase the phone doesn't come the next day but she did say I should get it on friday but they have to advise 3-5 workings days.