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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] :
Since you work at AT&T, I was wondering if you could help me out and let me know the policy with "early upgrades".

There have been several people on this forum and other places that have stated they have been able to upgrade "early" because they are within 30 days of their upgrade date. My upgrade date is May 7th, 2013.

Now, I have called 611 and their story is that the 30 day upgrade applies to all other phones other than the GS4...

I called corp store 1 and they said "as long as it's within the same month, so for me the earliest would be May 1.

Corp store 2 says the upgrade day is concrete and there is nothing they can do to upgrade you even a day early.

So I guess my question is, what is the official word? Is there one? If I can give a semi-official quote to someone about the 30 day policy, maybe they will believe me. :rolleyes:

Thanks composi!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mattdm:
^Same question. I have an upgrade on May 2nd. What are the chances they'll let me upgrade if I walk into a store on April 27th?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] carguyb:
I have also been wondering this. I called 611 twice today and got two different reps that told me the same story. I am eligible to upgrade on 5/10 and am on premier. Both reps said they would be happy to upgrade me a little early but that they don't have the ability to change the physical date of the upgrade in the system. Instead, what they do is process the order through their department and adjust the pricing and contract accordingly. Unfortunately, the GS4 is not yet in their system to order. Both reps said to check back on the 27th and they would be happy to upgrade me a few weeks early provided they are able to order the phone in their system at that time. Don't know if they are blowing smoke or what but I got the exact same story from two different reps. So I guess this means I will have to wait until Saturday and also that it can't be done in-store.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] attbrandon:
Policy is we can upgrade you the month of the upgrade, but if its like may 1st you're kinda sol :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
Exactly. Only exception that has been done in my store is for the tablet bundle or if you purchase a tablet. Last wednesday upgraded someone who wasn't eligible until May 17th because they got the S3 and Galaxy Tab bundle but there is a certain % we cant go above in upgrade overrides. If you need a tablet then u might be ok...or a mifi hotspot or a wireless home phone. Other than that, as attbrandon stated, you're sol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mattdm:
That is a stupid policy. It should be a number of days, not a calendar month. :eek:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] attbrandon:
If we did it by calendar days then we might as well just shorten the contract period. The current policy is just a way to help us sell to unsuspecting customers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mattdm:
Ok, so less of a stupid policy and more of an evil policy... :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] :
Any idea if best buy, walmart, etc also do the "within the same month" rule? If its sold out on may 1, I'm gonna have ton start calling other stores. Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] attbrandon:
at Walmart overrides weren't a part of the training some years ago
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] molyomen:
Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
Accessories are in. Only a matter of time before the phone's stock gets here. Hopefully tomorrow or Thursday.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] TBayTom:
Did you guys get any s bands in?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
Only official Samsung accessory was the traditional folio, but at the same time we're still two days from launch
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] hiii_imkris:
Crazy that you are already seeing accessories in your store. We haven't received anything yet. Unless the SSR is holding out on me!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
Haha...yeah I walked in the back and saw them just sitting there...and I told the ssr to let me know when anything for the S4 came in..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] brob925:
Firstly thanks for the updates, I have been looking for the official in store release date for some time (I kept seeing 4/26 or 4/27).

You may want to consider editing your first post and letting people know it's on Saturday (4/27) and not Friday (4/26) as if I had not read through the whole thread I wouldn't have seen your correction and walked into AT&T on Friday all giddy to get my new phone. Just a suggestion, thanks again for keeping us updated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] fix-this!:
My local at&t store told me they will have them by 5pm friday. Due to go on sale sat morning.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
Edited. I appreciate the suggestion!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] pt409:
Composi or ATT folks, How do the Appointments work?

I have an appointment for 10am on Saturday (at store opening)

If they know I am coming for a GS4 would this mean I will be pretty much guaranteed one?

I saw the appointments are in 15 min intervals, will this just mean I essentially jump in front of those that might be in line?

Just curious on how the rollout will be Sat.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] hiii_imkris:
I would just get there as soon as you can. I honestly don't see there being a huge line for the phone.

The appointment at that time would pretty much be the same as being a walk in unless there happened to be a line. (as far as I understand from what management had explained.)

I'm hoping to have a large stock in my store so I can grab one after work. :thumbup:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
Exactly. Now if your local store is the only corporate store within an hour radius, then get that appointment. If you have a store every 20 minutes, plus Best Buys, Radio Shacks, Wal-Marts, Target, etc...you'll get one if you really want one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] RajCaj:
Thanks to you, and the other ATT rep for the inside baseball.... Unfortunately, the folks that I've worked with at stores near me, they don't seem very knowledgeable of phones, features, etc.

I'm also in the same boat as many, with my upgrade being available on May 3rd. (All SGS2 first day buyers? lol)

It seems silly that I would have no problems upgrading nearly 1 month early if my upgrade date was 5/30, but I won't be allowed to 3 days early, because its not in the same calendar month.

Given that I'm a long time customer (originally with Cingular), is there no way that there can be an exception made? Even if I were prepared to go down the road and give a competitor my business?

Would I be able to get the phone early by paying in full, with no contract?

Thanks in advance!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Mike:
My upgrade isn't due until July 4th, but in talking to a corporate rep I was told I could upgrade as soon as possible and simply pay a $36 activation fee

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] aleph_0:
I'm surprised that AT&T stores don't have the phone already in stock. Online orders made through AT&T as recently as of three days ago have already been shipped, and will be arriving later today, yet the a carriers b&m stores have to wait until Friday or Saturday for the devices.

Is this something that occurs regularly? Are device release date always so inconsistent and meaningless?

I am not trying to troll: I am simply new to the Android environment.

Typed on a salvaged 15 year-old keyboard.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] RajCaj:
Thats interesting....I've heard a few different responses in this thread when folks in our situation asked about being able to upgrade on the SGS4 release day (instead of waiting until later the next week).

Did you call into the corporate office to speak to this rep, or was it in a local store?

I understand policy and all that, but it just seams like a Regional Manager wouldn't be too happy if they found out one of their local managers let a customer (and their 2 year contract) walk down the road over 3 days (when they are absolutely prepared to allow someone to upgarde up to a month early IF they are in the same calendar month).

Not to derail this convo, but I stopped by T-Mobile yesterday to get some info on their new "no-contract" plan, and it's VERY attractive. Not saying it's a slam dunk, but they are at least a fair bit more competitive (especially considering the teather plans)....and this should be sufficient enough motivation to allow for an instance such as this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Mike:
I called a 1800 # entitled AT&T Customer Care in my contacts. The rep went through my various lines and said I wasn't due for an upgrade until July 4th. I then mentioned doing the *639# check upgrade and receiving a message saying I qualify for an early upgrade. She looked into it and said I was correct. A $36 activation fee is all that is needed above the $199 cost of the phone. I have been with AT&T for as long as I can remember. We have 3 lines open (2 w/ data costing $40 per month just in data) and some messaging. Between the constant business and no late payments, etc. I qualified. At least that is what it sounds like leads you to an early upgrade in the 18-24month window after signing into your current contract. If you are in good standing with AT&T you shouldn't have an issue. In their eyes what does it matter having me wait another month to be within the one month margin or another 2 until the contract is up. I am simply going to resign at that point, so they might as well let a valued customer reap some sort of benefit for their continued loyalty.

Hope this helps. Enjoy the S4, I know I will

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
By far the most confusing release I've been a part of. Usually everything is organized but Samsung's success seems like the biggest contributing factor. Its almost iPhone expectations within the organization.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
I've run into the same problem with lack of knowledge in my own store, you're not alone. A lot of "I'm here for the paycheck" not enough passionate ppl on this matter and that's why u get that...but that's anywhere. Ive had service with all four carriers and never have I found a rep who knew more about the product than I did (thanks to forums like these). About the upgrade there's no global policy. Some are successful some aren't. But in store we go by policy stating only within your month. You'd be better off calling Customer Care (800-331-0500 or 611 from ur phone) cuz we don't have that authority in-store unless (in my store's case) you're buying a tablet. Not sure If that helps but your best bet again is customer care.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
You're lucky. Early upgrade really means 2yr pricing plus $250. So anyone getting the same message in a b&m is gonna pay $450+tax for the S4. Just a heads up to anyone that reads your comment.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] RajCaj:
Thanks for the feedback composi!

I did just that a few minutes ago, and the customer care representative I talked to was very understanding of my situation, and was willing to upgrade me today, had only the SGS4 were available in the "system". She said it would not be available until 4/30.

She suggested that I ask to speak to a store manager on Saturday, and explain the conversation I had with the customer care rep. She updated my account with notes of our conversation, in hopes it would be able to allow for an exception to be made.

So there is some hope!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
S4 just came in for my store... looks like we got 10... I'll try to post a picture later tonight when all inventory is brought in
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] rizzo269:
I called my local store here in Michigan and they said phones arrived today but they can't sell until Saturday.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
Still gotta wait til Saturday :/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] hiii_imkris:
Got us beat. We got 2 of each color. Hopefully get more tomorrow.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
Yeah we got 13 total but one of each color had to be pulled from inventory as demos, which is why we're playing with them
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
Display out if ur on the fence check out ur local AT&T store tomorrow
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] truciet:
So will you guys sell them tomorrow or Saturday?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] RaptorMD:
Thanks for the heads up, I just signed up for an appt. Unless the 32GB version is going to be there, I am hearing yes and no and I don't know I will be leaving unhappy, but undaunted. I can just wait for it to become available.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
Saturday
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
We got nothing but 16s...don't think 32 is in store...I never saw a 32 for the S3 so doubtful its ever gonna be in store for S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] RaptorMD:
I know AT&T has it on their pre-order page down at the bottom "32GB Coming Soon" but what that exactly means is up in the air. If it doesn't arrive in store, its not a big deal, I would still go into a store, order the phone have it arrive and then port my lines over.

I was just hoping that they would know something about it, even if its not great news and I have to wait.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] hiii_imkris:
Lol yeah. We got 6 including our demos. Believe me, I had that box opened quick lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] RaptorMD:
Well here is an odd item, someone at android central claims there NY AT&T store has 32GB version in stock. Can't confirm it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] AutoUnion:
Are the 32gb variants in the initial shipments? And do AT&T stores have the S View covers?

Too many fake cases out there online
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] composi:
No and yes
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] hmbpopo:
So from what I have been seeing around the forms, most stores are only getting 6 to 12 devices? Are you guys expecting more in today?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] juan91:
Is there a file of GB27 available to download that can be used with mobile odin?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
Yes. Search is your friend.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] juan91:
:thumbdown:

I already did I haven't had any luck :confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] robrooter:
Tar files flash through Mobil Odin.

E4GT Rom-a-holic!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] smsnodgrass:
Being specific is your friend! GB27 what?:

-Stock ROM?

-Stock TW Kernel? (since no stable custom GB27 kernel)

-Modem?

Just saying GB27 is very very broad. As stated though, yes .tar files are the ones that mobile odin flashes. Let me know which GB27.. whatever.. You need and I'll get you a download link
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sinister254:
Google is my best friend ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] smsnodgrass:
assuming you mean GB27 stock ROM, here are numerous links. Download whichever suits your needs, links go to a download for odin one click and mobile odin .tar files

Thank you to Rwilco12

Keep Data:

Non-rooted:

http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.php?dir=Files/Devices/Samsung%20Galaxy%20S2%20%28Sprint%29%20%28SPH-D710%29/Stock%20ROMs/JB/GB27/No%20Data%20Restore/Unrooted

Rooted:

http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.php?dir=Files/Devices/Samsung%20Galaxy%20S2%20%28Sprint%29%20%28SPH-D710%29/Stock%20ROMs/JB/GB27/No%20Data%20Restore/Rooted

Restore (erase) Data:

Non-rooted:

http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.php?dir=Files/Devices/Samsung%20Galaxy%20S2%20%28Sprint%29%20%28SPH-D710%29/Stock%20ROMs/JB/GB27/Full%20Restore/Unrooted

Rooted:

http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.p...-D710)/Stock ROMs/JB/GB27/Full Restore/Rooted
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] juan91:
I downloaded Rwilco's restore version of the tar file and mobile odin wouldn't recognize it? I guess i should try downloading again tho. Thanks for the help guys! :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graydiggy:
Is it a tar.gz? If so, you need to extract it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] juan91:
I did but i used es file explorer I'm gonna try and use Zarchiver right now :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graydiggy:
Try extracting on the computer first using 7zip
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] juan91:
That's logical lol will do :D
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] PersianSphinx:
Reserved for more!
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] PersianSphinx:
This one is for videos; reserved.
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] CaramelPudding:
Thanks for the nice guide :D
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] chevo21:
Great guide buddy! Thanks!
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] wizsid:
Hey, when i am flashing fxp 220 do i have to be rooted and does cwm have to be installed or can i just directly follow ur guide?

I have an unlocked bootloader.

Great guide :) thanks a lot
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] PersianSphinx:
Just follow the guide, you need none of the things you said. Flashing boot.img from FXP gives you CWM and the ROM is pre-rooted so don't worry about that.
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] sembrex:
Nice guide dude

•°•♡ⓣⓗⓐⓝⓚⓢ♡ •°•
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] allaboutarif:
Please Help, i just wanna help my friend with his xperia MIRO, he wanna downgrade from firmware 58 to firmware 55, but every flashtool process it alway stuck at Flashing Data :

- Start Flashing

- Processing Loader

- Checking Header

- Flashing Data

- and the process STUCK on Here :confused:

can anyone help, or any procedure for downgrade firmware via flashtoll that i should know, thanks B4
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] PersianSphinx:
Oh my sorry for the late reply, you must know that you have correct drivers, but if your computer noticed the phone in flashmode and stuff then thats fair enough...

I would recommend that you flash Gimlo if you can. If you don't have CWM flash Vengeance kernel first and then install Gimlo.

If you just want stock, based on my own knowledge of this matter, I'd say that you have to either re-download the FTF, or try doing it all on a new pc. Maybe that will work?
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] 1emrys1:
Thanx a lot bro. Helped me.
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] vikas singh:
problems while flashing kernels

Hey I have Xperia Tipo Dual While flashing kernel in fastbood mode it Gets An error That "Your Phone Must be rooted" I have alreay rooted my phone An Have bootloader unlock What Shoul I Do??

26/031/2013 18:31:42 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

26/031/2013 18:31:42 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00

26/031/2013 18:31:48 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode

26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\home\Desktop\kernel.elf

26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel

26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - sending 'boot' (9523 KB)...

26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)

26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.006s

26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:

sending 'boot' (9523 KB)...

FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)

finished. total time: 0.006s

this is the Error i am getting

26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] PersianSphinx:
try the direct fastboot method, rather than the flashtool. that should help i imagine. apparantly you are not the only one getting this error, but i have no idea why this is happening...
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] kenny_cfc:
Update

I installed Flashtool a long back. my version is 0.7.0.0

What should i do to update? install the new one directly or uninstall the old one 1st and then install the new one.
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] PersianSphinx:
uninstall the old one then install the new one.
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] vikas singh:
still getting the same error

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even though by using the direct fastboot method still getting the same error
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] PersianSphinx:
How inconvenient... Alright, can you unroot then go places from there? I wasnt first rooted when I flashed FXP on my phone... If you must know I was on 5.8 version. Let's see if this helps?
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] kenny_cfc:
Ok. Will i have to install the drivers again?

Xperia Miro st23i

Vengeance Kernel 1.46

Gimlo ROM 2.0
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] PersianSphinx:
Yeah, I would do that if I was you, I mean there's nothing to lose. By the way, slight off topic: how's Gimlo v2.0? I REALLY liked v1.3, is 2.0 a lot better? I'm considering getting it...
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] zootreeves:
I recently bought an xda 2 straight from o2.co.uk but am having some problems with it. whenever i get an mms message i have to go online to www.02.co.uk and read the message!! when i bought the phone i presumed the mms messages would come down onto it.

Thanks

zoot@uko2.co.uk
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Rudegar:
cant you read it in mms composer ?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] pfm:
You need to make a call

I had this and it turned out they hadn't enabled the MMS service at time of purchase. Call O2 cust servs and they will enable it
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ermenpre:
Hi,

How i can downgrade to CM 10?

I don't like his rom, and i want return to CM.

How i can do this?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] francescom93:
hi! yes, you can do it! download the ROM from here http://get.cm/?device=e610 and, once executed all reset and flashed it, download and flash Baseband v10 from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41344276#post41344276
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sabyn:
download the cm rom, and flash it with cwm, after if you don`t have sim, flash v10 baseband
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] Malcolmekkk:
Hi,

I have problem. When i oc my P760, my phone was bricked and KDZ flasher doesn't see my device... After many attempts LG Support tool searched my phone and via "Recovery mod" flashed rom, but V10H was last (V20B now in Czech Republic). I am aware that must flash p1/p2 ,but fastboot do this:

C:\recimgs>fastboot flash x-loader x-loader.img(bootloader) partition type : x-loader

(bootloader) max download byte : 10485760 Byte sending 'x-loader' (384 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.589s]

writing 'x-loader'...

FAILED (remote: Not supported partition)

finished. total time: 0.614s

Fastboot finds my device fine, support tool finds my device fine, but KDZ updater still shows Port(USB or Serial)Not Found!

I trying everything.. my desktop,notebook,every usb, roms,custom roms.... Still nothing

Thank you for your answers........