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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lieffring:
Was told it is still in affect but it's more towards tablets so they don't tell you because they want you to go with edge and steal your unlimited data
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] putney1477:
Wow I wish I had known that :( I had to love my unlimited almost a year ago. I wonder if i can get it back?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] robbnsade:
I may need to look into this also! Thanks for the info

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] krazie1:
Does it renew the contract when getting a phone like this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lieffring:
Nope it does not
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lieffring:
No you lost it for good now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] krazie1:
Thats really neat, so if I wanted to go get say the Moto X all I say is that I want to buy the phone on full price with device installment?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lieffring:
Yup that's what you do but they will try to con you into edge because they want your data! With this you still get a year to pay off your device
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bigdog1974:
I spoke with verizon rep today!! Apparently they have a new promotion for those that are on the unlimited data plan. They're wanting to sign up those customers on their new promo of 6gb for $30. Only available for those that are on the unlimited data plan currently and wanting a new subsidized phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] shane269:
I used 6 GB of data last weekend! I will just buy phones from eBay.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid316:
I am still on my unlimited data till December 3rd and don't want to buy a new phone but want to keep my gs3 and still have my unlimited data.They best let me keep it lol I'll call 65 different reps until I get one who let's me keep it for another two years.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] epagib:
?? If you have unlimited, it's going to stay that way unless you change it. It shouldn't expire. (At least till Verizon decides to screw us all)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid316:
So if I just call them up before December 3rd and tell them I want to sign up for another two years contract they will let me keep my unlimited data with the same phone.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] slick_shoes:
You don't need to sign a contract if you're not planning to upgrade. You'll just be a month to month customer with the current plan you have.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] faehsemc:
How much is the "first payment" for the phone? Is that the $200 that you would see as if you were buying a new plan?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lieffring:
No it would not be 200 your first payment is your first months payment and a one time finance charge up front then the rest is on you bill for 11months
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Lehocki:
Ha I just got it. You didn't change anything on your contract just got the phone on a device installment plan. I didn't realize that they allowed that. Which means that the Note 3 would be around 60 $ a month for 12 months. That's good to know I'll look into this. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid316:
Oh so don't call in our anything after my contract expires in December? And everything will still be the same? If so I'm down with that

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] shane269:
Yes you'll be on a month to month basis I've been doing it for over a year.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid316:
Sweet that's what I want. Thanks bro

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] taz1458:
Just want to clarify this before I try it this weekend. I'm planning on going to Walmart to do this. I have 3 unlimited lines and 1 dumbphone line. Call Verizon transfer upgrade to dumb line. Go to Walmart, use upgrade on the dumb phone line. Activate it on that line. Take sim card out, activate dumb phone back on original line, then a activate new phone on whatever line. That all I need to do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] epagib:
+1. I've been month to month for over a year now, unlimited. Just make sure to pay your bill on time!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] shane269:
I have even pushed paying your bill thing to a point where my didn't have data on my phone have not been disconnected though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
Thanks for the info, i didn't realize DPP was still available. More details can be found here: http://yourguide.vzw.com/devices/device-payment-plan/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] epagib:
This is pure marketing by Verizon. Very smart on their part. Basically you're still paying for the new phone full price PLUS $24 finance charge. definitely not worth it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
$24 for 12 month financing on a $600 device seem's better than any credit card interest rate i qualify for :-/

not all information is useful for all people.

edit: I was on hold waiting to talk to verizon via 611, they just picked up, i was informed that i have a credit for $300 toward the purchase of a new device off-contract....*customer loyalty* they say. I was so surprised that I said thank you and hung up the phone. Time to research a new device :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] epagib:
True - if you carry a balance on you credit card.

Sweet deal on the customer loyalty balance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid316:
Been with them for ten years now and have only been late twice, this month actually lol but I worked it out with them and once like three years ago.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DrPhant0m:
This sounds like you still pay full price for the phone. Can you still use an upgrade and get unlimited data? That's the real question. Verizon doesn't have a problem with you staying "off-contract" and buying a new phone for $600+... they will, however, try to get you to get on a tiered data plan if you renew your contract. Except...

I called Verizon a few months ago, asking about getting an NFC SIM card (trying to abuse the Iris promo)...

At the end of the conversation, she asked me if I was 100% satisfied with verizon... I said, "since you asked... no"

"My signal drops out in the same two places every day on my way to/from work... and I can't upgrade my phone and keep unlimited data"

"There's nothing I can do about the first one, but..."

She went on to tell me that since I'm on a family plan, and there are other phones that are up for an upgrade (they're all 'feature phones' not smartphones)... I can upgrade one of those phones to a new smartphone, and if I never activate the new phone on the other line (install the new SIM card that comes with the phone and turn it on)... then they can NEVER charge a $30 data plan to the line. (Which, legally, makes perfect sense) And, the phone on the other line won't get an interruption of service. Of course, the new-every-two counter will reset, though.

So, she said to just transfer my SIM card to the new phone and start using it (a call to verizon to transfer might be needed)

I haven't tried this method yet (the Note 3 might convince me)... but it seems preferable to me, since it can all be done online, and the other lines won't be disrupted.

Your mileage may vary.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid316:
Some guy on here told me that I can keep my unlimited data.My contract is up on December 3 and I'm not paying or getting another phone and just want to keep my gs3 and my unlimited data, he said that I would be month to month and still on unlimited data, can anyone confirm this as well.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] shane269:
Check back in the thread a few of us confirmed that already. I have been out of contract for 13 months. You could always call 611 and confirm.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lieffring:
Yes you will still be on unlimited.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] KennyG123:
There already is a thread for upgrading and keeping unlimited data http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2463267
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] reikatty:
Hi, posted this in the wrong sub forum at first. Guess I was just flustered a bit by my panic.

But yeah... So... basically I rooted my sprint S4, and I put Goomanager, TWRP, and Cyanogenmod 10.1 on it. I downloaded all the files and installed all of it what I thought was the correct place. So I cleared all my data in TWRP and flashed Cyanogenmod and what I thought was the correct and most recent gapps, then I rebooted it. Seemed fine but I have no Google accessibility no contacts/apps/play store nothing. Ok fine just go back and reflash gapps and I'm gold... Turns out I did not have goomanager/twrp on my sd card so they are gone. So i have no custom recovery to load my backup of my factory settings, no way to download goomanager on my phone (I even tried the akp file and it just say "unfortunately google play has stopped") and can't find files to flash them on in ODIN mode even... HELP!!!

Any answers or help would be greatly appreciated!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] CCallahan:
I'm confused. How did you clear all your data in TWRP and flash CM/gapps if you don't have TWRP installed?

Anyways, you can get the TWRP tar file here to flash in ODIN: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/178
[Galaxy Note 3 General] SrTapir:
To know: You'll lost your warranty if you Root your device. Take that in account before Rooting, because Your KNOX WARRANTY VOID will be set to 0x1!! Think TWICE before rooting.

There are several reasons.

1st, because is a 5 minutes step and you're not gonna lose any data on your Phone rooting.

You can find a great guide on how to root the Note 3 in GalaxyNote3Root.com

2nd, because you'll be able to install great apps like:

Titanium Backup

Greenify

GMD GestureControl

3rd, because you'll be able to remove all the bloatware that comes via Samsung and remove the apps you're not gonna use or services that are replaceable by your favorite apps (like Flipboard to Press, or Files to Root Explorer...).

And doing this you'll have a snappy device with more RAM available for you and less background services.

This is a great guide that shows what apps are safe to uninstall or freeze via Titanium Backup.

Nearly everything is freezable, I recommend you to make before anything a Nandroid Backup via CMW and then freeze the services and apps you think you're not gonna use, after a few days if everything is ok, you may uninstall all the services and apps without risk.

4th, because in a short future you're gonna be able to install amazing ROM's as paranoidAndroid and others..

Disclaimer: You're gonna lose your warranty following the present rooting method.​
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Adipatus:
how about OTA update after root, will I still get that?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Kisses99:
+1
[Galaxy Note 3 General] SrTapir:
In other devices you should update without problems, only losing root.

Don't know for sure if Samsung will limit the updates in devices rooted or with the knox not in 0x0.. :confused:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kromosto:
4th reason is irrelevant.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] senectus:
1st point is also incorrect.

On the note 3 you'll lose knox and the warranty, unless you know of a way ti reset the efuse?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kromosto:
and how can i determine my model number? still i don't know is it the number that i see at download mode?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] fz9999:
Will you be able to un-root and reset the flash counter to 0 if you have to send your phone back to Samsung under warranty?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kromosto:
no un rooting will not reset efuse.....

but android means rooting imo warranty or not i will root for sure.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] SrTapir:
I wanted to point that any data was lost in the process, it's changed now.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kmathley:
I have my Note 2 rooted and use the apps you mention. However I am considering not rooting my Note 3 to allow ISIS to work and keep KNOX.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kromosto:
first of all thank you for your work i appreciate. just kidding when saying 4th reason is irrelevant, i understood what you mean there. but in your guide i think there should be a warning. yes in a short or long time developers may find a way about efuse thing but it may not be resetable. samsung may have designed it that it only can be set to 1 by hardware. so there maybe a solution like: developers may find a way to prevent efuse to be setted to 1 but can not reset it so devices already with efuse set to 1 may not be recoverable.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] senectus:
you really should point out the two items i have pointed out. its dishonest and a deliberately misleading not listing it.

You're setting people up to fail.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] SrTapir:
Done.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jetbruceli:
Will root once they bypass the knox thing. I like root but I just got this bad boy and would hate to have it malfunction and have no warranty to replace what went wrong
[Galaxy Note 3 General] danieljamie:
This is extremely unlikely...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jetbruceli:
I think they can do it and who knows by the time I actually need to root my warranty will be outdated anyways
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ~ emad ~:
To change the arabic pooor font
[Galaxy Note 3 General] foxmeister:
If you root and subsequently mess around with your /system partition, you may no longer be able to receive OTAs.

More specifically, you might receive them, but they may fail because they are usually patches and if they want to patch something that you've removed or altered, it's likely it would fail validation checks and abort the process.

Regards,

Dave
[Galaxy Note 3 General] fortmoney:
I just want to be able to run stock while getting rid of all the att and samsung bloatware. For the most part, I like touchwiz. If I read correctly, titanium backup can delete apps but they come back on reboot? How do I accomplish permanent delete of gay att apps?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Elusivo:
Dunno if this works on the note3 or if should even be tried on the note3, but it's a way to remove system apps without rooting. http://pocketnow.com/2013/01/04/how-to-remove-bloatware
[Galaxy Note 3 General] danieljamie:
Perhaps but if the rumours about the knox warranty being an efuse are correct then it is irreversible unless someone reverse engineers the bootloader?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] SrTapir:
Titanium Backup can delete or freeze apps permanently, even the ones that are not accesible out of the box.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kromosto:
thank you for taking your project seriously :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] madpete:
I get the feeling this efuse, once tripped might not be reversable. I think the area for devs to focus on, might be a way to stop it tripping in the first place? Im no expert, its just a thought.

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Never heard of this before, do you need custom recovery to flash it though? If so, we're back to square one. Also, I'd guess it won't Flash without being signed?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Elusivo:
You don't need custom recovery to flash it, it works with everything stock. It flashes is some phones even though not being signed, that why i said dunno if it works on note3.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] thinkjoey:
now if you have insurance...does it void that in any way?

I have Jump...i wonder how it affects that
[Galaxy Note 3 General] madpete:
A lot of insurances say they wont cover you if you modify your phone, thing is...are they actually gonna know...or ask for proof. Doubtful
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Han Solo 1:
Being on Verizon, "Why you should root" is the same to me as "Why you should make a million dollars a year".

Yes, sounds good and all, but why the hell should I believe it's going to happen?

Sent from my Crapple iPhone 5
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jeromepearce:
That is my issue too, right now. The faults are generally obvious within the first week or two of use. After that, I would be happier, and I suspect there will be an invisible way by then.

Reasons I want to root:

Install a firewall. I hate allowing all apps access to data, even WiFi (because of my personal data), and giving them the right to use my mobile data is lunacy. Even Apple have the ability to prevent apps getting data access now. Come on Android, shape up!

Remove Bloatware

Allow Llama to set my password only when I leave home/work

That's it. I used to do all the rest, custom ROMs, mods, DPI, etc, but I just don't have time. It was 'fun' in the early days, but I mainly want a phone that works, and allows me to use specific apps well. My Note 1 is OK, but getting long in the tooth these days.

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This is great, thanks. I'll wait for confirmation that it works & does not stuff up the Note 3, but it would remove point 2 from my list above, leaving only the Firewall that is really important.

Anyone know a Firewall that does not need Root? There may be one, I've been ignoring Android for a while ....
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Devans32:
I've never had an Android that wasn't rooted and running a custom rom. Why is the GN3 the only one I've been apprehensive about? Someone convince me to stop being a woman
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Jonphinguyen7:
Stop being a woman. Greenify alone was worth the root. Make a great battery even better! ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Devans32:
Sold!!!! If my phone craps out I'll take donations through paypal haha

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ok im rooted now, this is my first samsung so be patient. haha. do i flash clockwork mod recovery through odin or using adb?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Devans32:
nevermind, flashed through odin, worked perfectly
[Galaxy Note 3 General] chia8331:
Nah! I'll stick to my warranty and save me the trouble.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] koskhandeh:
La bla bla.... Says a guy who is on MJ1 :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] cd78:
Paranoid Android?? When???.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] GODSRAGE:
Rooting my phone now! :o
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jakhan86:
No its not. Ive always rooted my androids. However when i bought note 3 i started hearing weird stuttering noises from speaker occasionally. I had the speaker replaced but sound still wouldnt go away. So i sent my device back and asked for a replacement. Fingers crossed.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] maxilick:
Interesting remark, how do you view women? Rooted immediately after first charge and no problems only benefits several months later
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Devans32:
Troll
[Galaxy Note 3 General] soundping:
Unless you're

needing

to perform a special function on your phone.. Don't Root
[Galaxy Note 3 General] maxilick:
lol lovely answer.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Mansour Nejer:
82325835 30

I totally agree with you buddy. :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Aspl2000:
Hi guys is there any way I can pull down my notification on my lockscreen when it's pin locked plz thanks ki 4.4.2
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ultramag69:
I'll go you one better...

If you have to ask the question "why should I root?" then you have no need to...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] alex00006:
:good::good::good::good::good:
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ronbo19:
What is the best app, paid or free, for hiding the soft keys?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] o0adam0o:
GMD Auto Hide
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiguy99:
Haven't tried that one yet. I use auto hide soft keys and have had success
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ronbo19:
Thanks. I'll give is a shot.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mellofello808:
There really isn't much selection out there right now. Wondering what upcoming cases you guys are anticipating announced or not. I personally, am hoping that someone puts out a sview knock off that is more practical, and a bit cheaper.

$50 is my absolute limit for a case.

Interested to see what cases you guys, are looking forward too.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mingkee:
I wish I could get GodyGlove hybrid case. This case saved my Note 2 from falling.

But now I have to settle with Tech21 for now.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] JawjaBill:
UAG Scout with the dot/dash pattern
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] shaungregg:
Body Glove is usually good about having cases out at launches but I'm sure they will release a Fusion case with stand soon I hope. I also love Speck slim clear cases and again no idea why they don't have one out at launch.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] XxLostSoulxX:
Spigen
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ArborRes:
A high quality genuine leather wallet case from Spigen, with a detachable urethane case to support the driving mode.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ggrant3876:
Waiting on the Seidio Active Combo.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ArborRes:
Here's a good looking one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jacklyn-Fli...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3a857debf1
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] BACARDILIMON:
Otterbox

TWEAKED 2.5
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Jonphinguyen7:
Wallet Flip cover. Wanna keep my debit cards with my phone for those times when Google Wallet doesn't work.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] randpost:
I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid case pre-ordered. Only other case I want is the Spigen Slim Armor View case which they may or may not make.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] balkp:
UAG Navigator with the non dot/dash pattern. And eventually the full aluminum black hunterF if it comes out, after reinforcing it with some extra padding on the inside.

1st Post!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Sammath:
Waiting a seidio active like case. I love bulky
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] grifter9931:
I am waiting for the maker to come out with his leathery concoction!!!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/trimleather
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] orbitech:
With Note II I had the original flip case and I was very happy with it. Again now with Note III I seem to like wallet flip case most.

Ideally I'd love something like wallet flip case with no logo in the outer part and made of high quality leather.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jwilliams0100:
Speck Candyshell
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mobile-freak:
Power Jacket with good (full) protection and about 2000-3000 mAh battery life and maybe with s view
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jutley:
S view original here.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] tdoughone:
Spigen neo hybrid
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sliblue:
Seido Surface Combo
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheremy:
So I think I lost the efs files while flashing cm10.2. I do have it backed up in my stock rom,but I can't restore it because of a 'E: unable to mount /efs' error in twrp. I still have my IMEI, can make calls and sms, but the efs folder is empty according to root browser, es file manager and twrp. What can I do to fix the unable to mount /efs thing? Thanks!

EDIT: I'm using a GT-i9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MemoryController:
If you don't succeed otherwise flash full stock rom with PIT and restore your backup. Backup internal sd first.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LastStandingDroid:
Try to remount it in t w r p there's an option for that
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheremy:
i did but i failed miserably
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thatsupnow:
I wonder if you can take your backed up efs folder and push it back onto the phone with adb??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exprxp:
Or, download EFS12.tar file then flash it, you done.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheremy:
HOW
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheremy:
Honestly, too complicated for me... I've never even touched adb command before
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exprxp:
Open Odin3 v4 program then choose efs12.tar file then click Start. Phone must be set into Download Mode.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheremy:
So... you just flash it and everything's back to normal? No risks? According to this thread it seems more complicated than what you described...