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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Techngro:
Listen my friend, any way you slice it, Negri has let down the customer. I don't know why you feel the need to come and defend them (as they are already in this and other threads doing so themselves).

This is the deal. Whether they said 'In-stock on X-date' or 'Estimated Availability', they DID have an ACTUAL date on their website. It's the reason that many of us decided to order from them. Because we saw an ACTUAL date. Even if we accept your argument that it was just an estimated date for shipping, Negri has STILL failed most of the people who pre-ordered. Why? Because if I tell my boss that I estimate an assignment will be done on a specific date, and that date comes and goes without the event occurring, I will look silly. But you know what, my boss might give me another day or two to get it done, because I told him that it was an estimate. Well, after 4-5 days, my boss will start breathing down my neck. After a week, he'll have me in his office asking what the problem is. After 2 weeks, i'm probably going to be off the project because my boss will see me as unreliable and unprofessional.

Similarly, If I started a new job and I asked my boss when my first check will arrive and he says 'We estimate on Friday the 1st'. If Friday comes and no check, I might inquire, I might not. If Wednesday comes, i'll definitely inquire. Next Friday I'll be asking everyone I can find. TWO WEEKS LATER....well, there's no excuse.

I can accept that it was an estimated date, but even an estimated date can't keep being pushed back forever. It's been more than two weeks since I pre-ordered (the date on the website was 10-4 when I pre-ordered), and still no shipment. How long do you think an estimated date should encompass. Clearly 2 weeks is ok for you. How about 3 weeks? A month? Don't be ridiculous.

What Negri should have done is had a TBD date from the beginning, instead of having 10-3 then 10-4, then 10-10, but that would not have induced consumers to hold their orders, and they probably would have had a lot fewer pre-orders.

Now, I haven't been bashing Negri. Because of the savings I got by ordering with them, I have been inclined to just keep my mouth shut generally and wait. But your constant posts in the last few days (trying to say that WE, the consumers who are waiting weeks for our devices, are the ones who are being unreasonable or impatient) are getting pretty annoying.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] systoxity:
Ok, There you have it folks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
Received my unlock code from Negri about 2 hours ago....... Hope my unit is up to par.......

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gwuhua1984:
Sorry about the late response, it's a black that should arrive Monday or Tuesday next week.

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Nicely said. I think Negri messed up by saying "available on 10/3" instead of "estimated availability on 10/3". Negri gave us expectations and when that expectation is not reached there will be criticisms. Isn't that false advertisement in a way? Either way, the product availability is not something that Negri could control, but ultimately they did mess up by telling the customers the product will be ready on dates that they're not even sure about.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
Wish negri could tell us the date that they are shipped upto. Just to see where we are at
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kawaisa:
Update: 10/18/2013 2:53pm PST

We just shipped the last of the stock for the week. We now have close to 75% of all orders shipped. We have more stock expected to land on Tuesday, October 22nd.

Each day this week we received a shipment, so we expect the same to happen next week. By the end of next week we should have all of the orders fulfilled. In preparation, I have already contacted a few local T-Mobile stores to check on their stock and when they expect to receive. Of course they had “no idea”, and asked if I was “upgrading or signing a new contract”, but that’s expected. Buying full retail is difficult, although it shouldn’t be. And I am sure that Samsung is unaware of these restrictions T-Mobile has in place.

Either way, we are still on track and doing our best to fulfill all the orders in a timely fashion. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding anything not covered here. Please follow us on twitter for quicker updates on this delicate situation.

Did anyone get a shipping notice? It's difficult to understand how at least some of the 10/3 orders aren't part of the 75% since some people ordered before the $20 off became viral
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
"Did anyone get a shipping notice? It's difficult to understand how at least some of the 10/3 orders aren't part of the 75% since some people ordered before the $20 off became viral"

I guess they dont want to shipped to people who got the 20off.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Techngro:
I don't believe, no, I CAN'T believe that Negri would ship orders that were placed at a higher price in front of those that were ordered before at a lower price. All it would take would be a couple of people to post their order dates for something like that to be exposed. That would destroy their reputation forever. They say that they are shipping in order, and there hasn't been any evidence to the contrary, so I will take them at their word.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
More people cancel with the 20 off, less money negri lose. Its all wait and see now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 1slandtime:
We all Mr.Negri is lurking here from his comments on his blog...

I totally believe if you got in on the lower price and added a coupon Negri is trying to make us go away to save from a big $$ loss.

I am sick of waiting and am heading out now to the TMO store to pickup my Note 3.

BUT I AM NOT GOING TO CANCEL MY ORDER MR. NEGRI !! I will sell the Note 3 I receive from you someday on Swappa just so you will have a loss.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mark121rx:
Hi I just got my note 3 from negri this morning next day shipping.

Qusetion I have is i turned it on and under the app drawer it has SuperSU app does this mean its rooted from negri.

under settings-Status it says modified does this mean they rooted it and tripped knox on it?

If so this means I wont be getting any official updates?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Was it a sealed box? I can't imagine stock would come with super su.

Sent from my mobile device.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
Is your box sealed?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] googlephone:
This is not good. It means negri sent you a used phone and void the warranty because the knox should be triggered using the old root method. Your phone must be the phone returned by tmobile customers and returned to tmobile and tmobile sold it to negri then to you.

If this is ture, negri is disappointing.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kawaisa:
I'd want to see a response to this by Negri
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
That's certainly a used phone. Never heard of T-Mobile (or any other retailer for that matter) selling rooted phones. Not a good sign at all.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mark121rx:
I opened the box Fedex box and the sticker was already broken I thought they entered the unlock code for the phone.

But later sent me a email for instructions on who to unlock the phone they also gave me the unlock code

this is why I'm posting i wanna see if anyone else got something similar to me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
Wondering if i should cancel my order
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mark121rx:
Is there a way to check knox status.

I would be glad if knox was not tripped.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] krelvinaz:
Or one color is showing up in larger quantities than the other. If you ordered the less available color, you could be behind simply because there has not yet been enough stock for that color to come in yet.

It seems like everyone wants black, but if you look at other sources, there seem to be a lot more white units out there. Even stores are out of the Black units but seem to have plenty of white ones. Everyone that I know (4 people now) that went to get one ended up with White because they didn't have any black units in stock.

Or it is just a huge conspiracy secret attempt to move them to Apple products instead.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
The shipping date was on the original order page.

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MOD EDIT

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1) Shut phone off

2) "3 button salute" hold Vol Down + Home button + Power button

3) Shoot Picture of screen and post it here
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] googlephone:
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1) Shut phone off

2) "3 button salute" hold Vol Down + Home button + Power button

3) Shoot Picture of screen and post it here[/QUOTE]

I would say your phone is 100% Knox triggered since the no trigger root method for n900t just came out last week.

Please report back after you check the knox status.

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What is the color of your phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
I think Knox should be 0x0. If 0x1 it is triggered
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mark121rx:
I would say your phone is 100% Knox triggered since the no trigger root method for n900t just came out last week.

Please report back after you check the knox status.

Let me if I can post some pics with my camera.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
Did u hear anythingback from negri mark?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Stryke_the_Orc:
I am reopening this thread so that you may continue to be able to figure out your place in the shipping queues, but be warned, stay on topic, and stay within the rules. No more trolling either, Trolls ≠ Orcs ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Techngro:
Ok. Then can you please delete the other pre-order thread that I started tonight. Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Stryke_the_Orc:
You got it.

Slithering from the nether regions of a twisted mind and tarnished soul
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
Thanks for opening this back up..... There are a few concerns that have arose theses last couple of days and this info is important to the ones who have orders out.... Thanks again .....

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......

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@Mark121rx please keep us updated on your issue.... Rest of you update your shipping and unboxing.:)

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] maumxx:
Received my Black note 3 today. Ordered on Sept 26.

However, the seal is broken even thought they sent me an unlock code via email.

The battery pack was also removed from its packaging so I am not sure whether the phone has been used or not. :rolleyes:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
Check your Knox status as well to see if the phone's been rooted. There are reports of customers receiving rooted phones.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hollywould:
This gives me some serious pause. The reason I haven't tried picking one up on Swappa or eBay, is because I thought I would be getting a brand new device. I'm seriously considering canceling my order based on this info.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 973NY:
Wow...if stressing the long wait wasn't enough. Now we have to be worried about this Knox issue and if the phones are in fact new or not..Smh.....

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By the way my estimated arrival date is 10/22 Tuesday.

Ordered black on 9/21
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] maumxx:
I just checked Knox, it show 0x0.

I also just unlocked my phone using the unlock code they sent me, everything worked out fine.

Only reason I see unboxing the phone was to check if the IMEI was correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
There would be no reason to suspect on a sealed box that the IMEI is incorrect. I'll bet you could go thru a million and you wouldn't find an incorrect IMEI.

If the box was opened, it was opened for some other reason I would think.

All the phones I've bought at ATT were sealed, last one was a Note 3...

You can read ripoff report and see charges that Negri sells used phones.

According to Negri's answer, that's competitors making up stories about them.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
Yup. To me if it's not SEALED it's open box/used. Plain and simple.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mark121rx:
How did you check I the status.

I tried the post before this one but could not figure it out.

I also have not received a reply back from negri about the rooted phone issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Edw00d:
For everyone posting shipment updates, please post the following to help others.

Color:

Order Date:

Ship Date:

Box Sealed or Open Box:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] maumxx:
Turn the phone off.

Then hold Volume Down-Home Button- Power button.

Also note, the phone did not come with a t-mobile sim card. Just thought to let you know :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mark121rx:
Okay I figured out how to read the knox status

Heres the info on the phone

Product Name: SM-N900T

Current Bianary: Custom

System Status: Custom

Knox Kernel Lock: 0x0

Knox Warranty Void: 0x1

If its tripped I'm pissed I did not buy a new phone for this

If i wanted it rooted I would done it my self

Either they replace it with a new one or give back my money.

What do you guys think is it tripped already.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
Congrats, you've joined the voided warranty club!

My phone is tooted and it is not tripped.

You can root nowadys without tripping the knox status.

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Unless they were unlocking them...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] KosanRio:
Ordered on October 6th... hasn't been shipped yet.

You guys think I should try to cancel while I still have the chance?

I'm getting kinda spooked by these people saying their warranties are void and phones rooted and broken seal on the boxes.

And the one guy saying he had a blacklisted IMEI... uck.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Techngro:
Based on what you posted, I believe that it has been tripped. And if that's the case, Negri owes you a new phone. There's no reason for them to be selling phones as new that have the warranty voided. That defeats the purpose of getting a brand new phone. Also, what would be the reason for them to root it at all? You don't need to root a phone to unlock it, and that's the only thing that we wanted. If I received a phone that has been voided, I would not only demand a refund, I would leave negative feedback on every site that I could.

It seems that there is just issue after issue with this company. I hope there is a response from Negri on this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
Negri said u are lying
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
Yeah, he denied any knowledge of this issue. Read the other thread in Q and A section
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kawaisa:
why are you guys twisting his words? He simply said that they haven't been officially notified about this issue. XDA posts probably don't count.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
Above issue already notify negri.

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My thinking is negri trying to save some money by buying returned phone from tmobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Phredeee:
Ordered 07OCT, no notice or phone yet.

Very nervous about the rooted rumors.

I suppose I'll video the unboxing to be able to prove the status as received.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] googlephone:
This maybe the reason negri opened the box, to take out the sim card and can sell sim card for extra profit.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
I was one of the first few to receive them. Mine was resealed with by Negri or their supplier. No tmobile seals and no tmobile sim card. But my status shows normal so it hasn't been rooted or at the least it's the stock rom. Haven't checked knox trigger yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nunyabiziz:
I ordered my white note 3 on 10/5

Shipped on 10/16

Received on 10/19

Received sealed phone with unlock code sent via email(worked)

After watching a youtube unboxing video I noticed that I'm missing a simcard and extra replacement spen tips.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] maumxx:
Weird how your phone is sealed but you are missing the replacements. Luckily my phone did include the tip replacement.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
You should really check it......... That will be my first priority when I receive my device......

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kawaisa:
ugh...some many issues, maybe I should retail this one
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
So they are open box note 3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kawaisa:
"On a related note, in response to a question we often receive, we open boxes we have received from manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the original and appropriate contents are present. Sometimes manufacturers mistakenly omit components and in these instances we send the item back to our source or simply provide the missing accessory for our customer. We also open carrier units to unlock them. This does not mean they are used in any way."

There's no other way you could buy a carrier unlocked phone unless it's physically taken out of the box.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
Hell I'm fine with them opening the box and saving me the 25/30 bucks to unlock it........ At least at this point we know for sure that the note3 at&t sim gets the correct signal on the TMO version due to people not being able to wait and going to the store and unlocking themselves.........

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] noc007:
T-Mobile and RepublicWireless (MVNO on Sprint, but not owned by Sprint) are the only two that I am aware of that have this feature. On T-Mobile, it's their answer to the fetmocell for those with crappy coverage.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] CalcProgrammer1:
Awesome, if I can get it for $669 here I'll not hold off any longer! I'm on prepaid so they said the $704 offer wasn't valid and that I'd have to pay $740 in store. I figured I'd wait for a better offer, but for $669 I think I'll go ahead and buy one. I don't care about getting it right away since custom ROMs are still a ways out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gwuhua1984:
I've always gotten my phones from online retailers. I do lot of price researching before buying my phones. Usually Negri is not what I considered as cheap, but this time they really outdone themselves. I'm not exactly in a hurry to buy the phone because if I do get the phone I want to make sure I have the proper protection for it. I'm waiting for Spigen to see if they'll come out with a Slim Armor View like they have for S4.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Negri Electronics:
This coupon has been suspend due to abuse. The coupon in question was to be used by a single user and not shared - as part of our campaign for September. Due to this abuse the coupon has been suspended indefinitely. If the coupon was applied to your order we will accept it, but since it's suspension it can not longer be applied to new orders.

Thank you for your cooperation.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] systoxity:
Same boat you're in. Didn't use cash back though. Negri is pretty decent. I hadn't used the coupon when i first ordered but after emailing them they worked with me to refund me the coupon value.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Techngro:
WOW. I didn't know that a coupon could be abused. I found it online on a regular coupon site. In any case, i'm glad to hear that it will be honored.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sharl1987:
Here's my problem with the negrie device, they have the following 4G frequencies listed:

.

However, the one in the TMO store has the following on the box:

So it seems like they are not the same version at all, I e-mailed negrie asking them to verify the frequency bands for 4G and they replied with:

So, it seems they are not the same. Band I and Band VII are also important to me because I travel a lot, and these bands are used where I travel to. I am hoping someone who has the negrie version would verify this for me, it would be really helpful.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
This is so annoying..Those suckers keep changing their estimate date. 2 days ago it was 10/4, yesterday it was 10/10 now it says coming soon and I just asked their chat Rep about an estimated date he told me they expect the device mid-October... WTF!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
If it is the T-mo version, all the bands should be the same. Just because their website is missing the specs, doesn't mean they will be missing on the phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
Well,this is because they sold out, get it!

They give you the next projected date.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] drmacrofish:
No, not because they sold out. I spoke with them and they did not get them yet. They initially thought 10/3, then 10/4, then 10/10 and now are not totally sure.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] systoxity:
It seems like they get their phones from T-mobile like everyone else. I bet they just estimate shipping from what t-mobile tells them. If they don't receive them on time from t-mobile then they have to adjust their estimated shipping date. My guess is that the first t-mobile batch they ordered were not on time and will hopefully ship today or monday. Then they got swamped with orders and had to put in new orders and they expect to receive them right before 10/10.

This is all conjecture but i think it's pretty likely.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Thank you for still honoring that coupon. Can you shed any light onto the slipping anticipated shipping information?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kawaisa:
This is what I got

Francisco: I do apologize for the delay as the release date has been pushed back

Francisco: We expect them on the 10th of this month
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
This same Francisco guy just told me mid-October for ALL orders ( new and outstanding preorders):rolleyes:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
Guys asking about shipping and such..... Read this post and the rest of the page ........

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46167702

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Acaibowl:
Just went to the store and paid $770. Couldn't wait.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nunyabiziz:
Im sorry I should be clearer, sealed but not the original seal.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] googlephone:
I think negri opened the box to take the sim card out and to resell it for profit.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kawaisa:
I can't tell if serious
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
I checked mine, knox is 0x0. I got the tips but no sim, unlock code via email.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Elhity:
What do u guys think about Negri's comment???

It pisses me off
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
An apology would have sufficed for the delay but that's almost an insult. If it was under different circumstances I can understand the sarcasm.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Elhity:
Instead of saying sorry about the late NO he's making fun of him with the #
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] KosanRio:
Wow... I have no words.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kawaisa:
I hope Ryan Negri isn't running the social media accounts himself