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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] stuckintheskull:
I'm gonna switch to T-Mobile for this reason. I do have one question. Regardless if Knox counter is tripped can I still unlock bootloader with the 4.3 update? Sorry probably the wrong thread for this question.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hkbladelawhk:
Yea, this is my contingency. I would like to know as well if the Note 3 bootloader is unlockable at current. If it is, hell, I'll switch in the next day or two. Tired of $300 vzw bills.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Towle:
The Tmobile Note 3 doesn't have a locked bootloader.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] stuckintheskull:
Another question. If I sign up for Jump! and upgrade every 6 months do I trade in the phone I have and upgrade and does it cost more every time I upgrade?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] paradox4286:
Yes

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Yes, you'll trade in your device, but you will not have to continue paying for traded in device. You will start new payments on new device
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tbgreen89:
Im on Verizon and tired of paying overage fees for data. Unlimited would be nice.. and a cheaper bill but not sure how tmobiles coverage is. From what ive read people who are switching are happy.. can anybody chime in with some reviews?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dobbs3x:
I just came from sprint today on this deal....so happy..this note 3 is awesome too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] lalec:
Verizon has much better coverage in my area of Texas but I'm still happy because of the cost savings. There are areas in town and even in my own home where I can't reliably use my T-Mobile phone but since it works in the areas I most often need it I keep it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
No worries man. ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Naddict:
Thread cleaned ...

Let's get back on topic in here folks. Respect is a requirement and a rule in XDA.

Be nice, or get out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] okie_k:
Mine got kicked back two days ago because they said my final Verizon bill did not show the ETF on one of my two lines. I reviewed the bill I submitted again and it does indeed show the charge on both numbers and shows this before page 10 of the bill.

Thus far, dealing with T-Mobile's customer service has been a struggle as they stated that I would have to resubmit my claim. I was told my situation would be reviewed by an "off-line" team and will take a few days before I get a call back with an update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] spidy79:
I currently have a 3-line family plan w/ Sprint and I'm looking to port over to Tmo after upgrading a couple phones. 2 lines are due for a phone upgrade on 3/1, so I'm considering upgrading both lines to Nexus 5's ($150 each). Does anyone know how long I'll need to wait (after the upgrade) to be able to switch to Tmo? I've read that Sprint might ask for the phones back if I get new phones and immediately cancel my service? I've also read other ppl suggesting that I keep the new phones with Sprint for at least 2 weeks, then port over to Tmo?

Also, does anyone know if I can get Nexus 5's cheaper than $150? I know amzn sells them for $30-35 (if you're upgrade eligible), but I won't be able to switch over to Tmo bc they have their own $400 ETF (on top of Sprint's $350 ETF.)

Sprint has the 16gb N5 for $150-$50 visa gift card.

Bestbuy has it for $150-$50 Bestbuy gift card.

Lastly, after I port over to Tmo, trade in any dumbphone, and buy a dumbphone from Tmo, how long do I have to wait until I can switch over to my Sprint Nexus 5?

Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
With att paying the 450 to leave tmo I would totally jump all over that if it wasn't for two things.... Att doesn't give me unlimited data and they cost more.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bkeaver:
Your correct on the unlimited data part but as far as costing more no not really. I have 4 lines with a 10gb data pool and its 160 a month. Only thing to factor is no unlimited data.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rjohnstone:
T-Mobile sends you a prepaid MasterCard in the amount of your ETF.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
I should have included my amount of use.... I alone use 10-15gb of actual mobile use... No tethering. Gf uses another 10... It just adds up really fast on att for me. On tmo and its 160 and we have been using the same amount of data just paying way less for it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
I am not familiar with pre paid credit cards. What would be the easiest way to cash these out ?

Also, the part they changed a few weeks ago.. "The amount paid will not be more than the ETF amount the customers’ previous carriers charge for the type of device traded-in."
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] KgTheraad1:
Pay your t-mobile bill lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ihidbehindmusic:
Basically what they are saying is they will pay the ETF's, not phones that are being paid off (AT&T NEXT). I also know they don't pay the taxes associated with the ETF if I remember what they said in the call correctly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] phatkid01:
Made the switch yesterday from Sprint. Traded in s3 and n2 for 2 GN3's and are loving tmo so far
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Keradon:
Usually such things have a pin code. Just go to an ATM, enter the Pin code, and grab cash.

Only issue: If the ATM has a fee.

Again, that's what I know, at least. Not sure if there's another way.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
Thanks. Hopefully they won't charge a certain percentage.

Just out of interest has anyone on here managed to negotiate their final ETF bill with ATT?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Muffycheeks:
Let's ask the question WHAT IF...You decide that T-Mobile is not for you. Is there fine print addressing the penalty(as in cost) for this action, after they've paid your ET? Would the cost of buying their Smart Phones, after trading in yours, been comparable in overall cost?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
Idk have thought about that. Just not happy with the signing of a contract... It feels Oddly nice not having one.... Just being able to say I am unhappy and move on.

For my etf refund status... Still just says recieved.

Glad I went ahead and paid my att bill and not waited on the tmo money. Feel sorry for the people that can't just pay their ETF and made the switch.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Keradon:
From what I understood, if we leave T-Mobile we would be liable for the remaining balance of the device. Nothing more or less. (Not sure what would happen if you were to give the device back.)

Haven't been able to fully confirm it though... I'll look into it a little further.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ihidbehindmusic:
Please don't try and return it, you won't get anything out of it. I always recommended my customers if they decide to leave to first have us unlock the device, then pay the remaining EIP (Equipment Installment Plan), then sell the phone to recover most of their losses.

Hope this clears things up for you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Muffycheeks:
How much did they give you for the trade-in devices?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ihidbehindmusic:
If you want I can give you an estimate if you tell me the make and model of the device you wish to trade in. I'm about to walk back into work anyways.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] comk4ver:
I have a question: I'm not the account owner can I still bring the two lines with me or do they have to be under my name? I'm trying to get the account owner to give me assumption of liability but still no response yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ihidbehindmusic:
Let me make sure I got your question right.

You are trying to switch carriers to T-Mobile, but you are not the account holder?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] comk4ver:
Yes, I am not the account owner and I'm considering a move to T-Mobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] warmonster:
As long as you have the account number and password, you should be good.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
How long until you could track your ETF ? I submitted mine 2/8/14 - that's when I got my confirmation email but I still cannot track it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
I don't remember exactly. Was about a week or two. I have been posting anytime there is a change at all with things so will have my submission date and then a few posts later it will have when I can track it on the Web.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] phatkid01:
It wasn't what I expected but I was so happy to switch from sprint I didn't care.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
OK here is my timeline.

Submitted ETF final bill 2-8-14

Received tracking today 2-18-14
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
And I am still in the recieved stage. They recieved it on 1/28. They are moving pretty slow... Wonder if it has anything to do with the att offer to swap from tmo for 450$? If att offered unlimited data like tmo I would be switching right back :P
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] royshero:
It's been about a month for me, still waiting for approval. I bet they want to wait till you have paid a couple bills to approve. I brought 4 lines from sprint. It kinda sucks. My last bill was 950. My first t mobile bill was due the same week 200 bucks. Needless to say. I'm broke. Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] twoeleven99:
Got my last sprint bill Friday with my etfs. do I bring the bill into a tmo store? Do I call them m

Tweaked Note III
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] royshero:
https://www.switch2tmobile.com/

Scan your bill and send. That's the fastest way. Mailing it takes forever
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
You and I both. They received it on 2/8/14 and its still under review. I ended up paying ATT $909 as this was due and could not afford to get wife's Note 3 black listed should it have gone to collections.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Muffycheeks:
They state within 8 weeks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
That they do. For sure not as smooth of a transition as they make it sound. I just feel sorry for the people that can't pay their etf's ahead of the tmo money.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] royshero:
8 weeks from approval not received
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
So you have been approved and now 8 weeks has past and still nothing? How did you manage to get from recieved to approved so fast? Like did you submit it online, mail, or store?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] royshero:
I have not been approved. So the whole process could potentially be 3 to 4 months
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
Yep I have not been approved either. Has been a little over a month since they marked it as recieved but who knows on how long it will be till approved.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] scootero1211:
Submitted 2/1/14

Received 2/1/14

Still not approved

Any reports of anyone ever getting approved or getting their money?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
I probably shouldn't be speaking for everyone but from what I have seen the answer would be no.

Approval process seems to take quite a while. At the end of March if I don't have a change I will follow up with them but as of now I just consider this being within the 8 week period they mentioned when I signed up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
Dont worry lads we will get approved sometime in quarter 3 of 2014 with credits being sent out 4th quarter 2014/ Ho Hum...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] royshero:
People should hit the social networks. Make tmobile change the moto. You will pay your etf we will maybe pay you back in a few months.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
I am just glad I could afford my ETF.... really feel for the people that switched and couldn't cover it. Very not cool. When tmo comes through with the money I am just pretty much giving it back to them anyways (paying my cell bill)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] royshero:
I was approved today. It says expect delivery in 2 to 3 weeks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
Approved also today expected delivery 2-3 weeks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] scootero1211:
Also approved today
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] echonc:
Just got the approval email. 2-3 weeks out. Submitted last bill 1/31
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Pico:
I go approved today also, they must be catching up on their paperwork finally
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rjohnstone:
I submitted two weeks ago and finally got an email today that they started the verification process.

Now the wait for the approval.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] svtthis:
Here is my experience I turned in two smart phones and two dumb phones and all my ETF amounts were paid. I think there might of been some confusion that if you turned in dumb phones they wouldn't pay your ETF's. Just to confirm that isn't true. I submitted my bill on 1/30 and was approved yesterday.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
Correct the folks at Howardforums T Mobile were telling me that they will only pay ETF to the value of what handset you traded in, hence if they were dumb phones which I traded three I would only get max 150 each .

Well, today I received an email approving all three of my lines to the exact value as to what it were on my Final ATT Bill. YAY!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] scootero1211:
I feel it's a bit of unnecessary confusion that they specify separate maximums for smart- and dumb- phones since no carrier to my knowledge charges more than $150 to terminate a dumbphone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
Glad to hear yours went through. 3 lines of etf fees add up fast.

I laughed a little when I saw the 185 they are giving me for my etf... My monthly tmo bill is 170 about to be 187... So the money they are giving me for the etf is just making a circle and paying next month's phone bill. I paid my etf a couple days after I got that bill just so I didn't forget.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] toastido:
I submitted mine on 2/24. Have yet to hear anything other than the initial email saying it had been received (which was automated since I submitted it online).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mitsueks:
I got my approval yesterday too. $1210 for four lines, also an email from Sprint saying I had 7 days to pay until I was sent to collection. T-Mobile was not fast enough :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
This is most odd. Mine went back to received status today! I checked my browser firefox and cleared recently history.

Anyone know if this is user error on my part? I just refreshed the page on my Note 3 Chrome browser and it also showed as received again!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
Still at approved on my end.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] svtthis:
Still approved on my end as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
Pissed off. They changed my status !
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
Called tmo to see if there is a reason? They have been pretty useless so far but guess it couldn't hurt.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] toastido:
Finally got "received" status with a tracking number today.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
What you think they a re w going to say ? They probably know as much as we do lol. ;) still saved their email and screen shot showing approved. But now back to received. Nightmare.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
All true but if you are frustrated you can at least take it out on the first respresesntive of the company that you can get in touch with.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
I'm submissive or least try to be so not going to work. Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sanjsrik:
I received my card yesterday however online it still says "approved" so I think their online system is not keeping up with them sending out cards.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
I think you are correct. It went back to approved again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rjohnstone:
Got my "Approved" email today :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
Recieved a text today saying my etf fee was approved. Expect it in 2-3 weeks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] asianflavor:
Just got my prepaid card from T-MO yesterday. Hopefully everyone will get theirs!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] svtthis:
What date did you have for approval? Mine says approved 3/4 but still no card.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] srod562:
Anyone know if your final Sprint bill will reflect your current activated phone or the phone you originally started service with. I own 2 phones. Don't want to give up my Note 2 so I rather activate and send in my HTC Evo to T Mobile but I want to make sure my last bill for sprint won't show my Note 2 on it. If someone who already has finished this process can let me know it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] svtthis:
You can keep the note 2 if you want to. It doesn't have to be the current phone you are using in order to qualify for the ETF reimbursement. You just wont get much trade in money for what ever you turned in. I turned in my note 2 and only got $132
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] srod562:
That's good to know thanks! How long ago did you make the switch? I checked the value on my Note 2 on the T Mobile website and it says its only worth $70 :( so that's why I rather keep it or sell it on Swappa. Is that estimate on their site what they go by?

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] svtthis:
I believe thats what they go by. I know when i checked their site they gave me exactly what the site said. I did mine in mid january of this year. Im sure that the value drops weekly bc of technology gets older. Personally i would sell it on swappa if i could do it all over again. I just didnt have any other phone to activate so i had to trade it in.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] asianflavor:
Same day, my friend.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] HothTron:
Actually you are required to trade in your device for the promo if I recall, I got only $90 for my Note 2 from AT&T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] XxLostSoulxX:
what's hilarious is when I had traded in my note 2 they only wanted 160. I sold mine for 220. However they would have given me 270 if it was a tmobile variant of the note 2 instead of being from Sprint.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] drathian1:
The people at my t-mobile store said that if I didn't want to trade in my phone they could send me across the street to target to buy the cheapest phone that was in their system ($20) and I could trade that phone in.

Don't trade in high-end phones if you want the best bang for your money!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
Received the card for the ETF reimbursement.... and it was turned right around to pay for next months tmo bill. Later on today I will "treat" myself to some fast food on the remaining couple dollars.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Compusmurf:
LOL, yeah, I got mine in today and turned around and paid off my daughter's phone that isn't on the Jump program. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
Yep got mine today also. YAY.

Was approved on 3/5 and still shows as approved and not mailed but got it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] warmonster:
So what was the time period for you guys, from start to receiving the cards?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rans0m00:
Eh I can't really remember at the moment but I gave an update of my experience all through this thread. Just start a page or two in and you can follow mine.

Rough guess 2 months.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] boudicea00:
This offer of course happens AFTER I swapped from AT&T to TMo. :laugh:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
Received mine 2/8 approve 3/5 got card today 3/24
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rjohnstone:
Got my card Saturday.

Not bad. About 7 weeks total from starting service to getting paid.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kid Poker:
Would this work coming from a T-Mobile grandfathered "Classic" plan? I'm paying roughly $185 with 4 lines, 3 of them has 2gb data and 1 of them has 200mb, unlimited txt msg and 1000 min.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] krelvinaz:
They are paying EFT's if you are coming from another provider (non T-Mobile), not from themselves.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] deeje00:
Why don't you just switch to a new plan?

Sent from my Galaxy Note III
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] toastido:
Just got notice my reimbursement has been approved! Yay! Now I wonder how long it'll take to get here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kid Poker:
Because 2 or more lines are still under contract. I would have to pay a massive ETF fee to transfer the whole family to the new plan.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mattlgroff:
Our paperwork ended up there January 30th.. still not approved.

Status Information

The status of your submission is: Received

Received

1/30/2014
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] @rbiter:
Lol. You got a subsidized phone in return for that 2 year contract. Why the hell would T-Mobile pay your subisdy for you to sidestep to a simple choice plan. Smdh.

sent from my sm-9005.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
I wouldnt hold your breath.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] toastido:
On a specific date? Of course not. Based on you guys, and being a couple weeks later, I expect it will take another 3-4 weeks. Ish.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pinkesh8:
sprint

So once you receive your ETF from sprint what does it say ? just the ETF on phone number. I want to give tmobile crapy phones so wanted to make sure what would Sprint say on ETF once they send you final bill. Thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] punkcell:
just got my ETF debit card from t-mobile,. used it to pay my att ETF.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cherylbaker:
T mobile also got my attention with this deal .. But as I read it you MUST give them your phone. So if I have s4 and want to do this I must give them my s4 (resale value of what $300?) That's more than my etf.. so makes no sence? Or am I missing something

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
You are missing something, just trade in an old dumb phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] HothTron:
I dunno, you might wanna double check that. Some stores may not be so flexible on that, mine wasn't. It was my Note 2 or no deal.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mattlgroff:
My store was quite flexible, even suggested trading in an old flip phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BTTRDYZ:
I traded in my daughters old shattered iCrap 4, didn't get any money for it but it got me out of VZW. I kept my GS3 to sell on the side, as TMo was only willing to give me $60.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cherylbaker:
I thought the smallest plan wad 1gb

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cameronsutor:
They just rolled out the additional - free - 500mb a few days ago. So, when i posted that, i was accurate.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] toastido:
Got my prepaid etf reimbursement card today! Yay!

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mattlgroff:
So.. they received our submission on January 30th, and we received a DENIAL on March 28th. Turns out they screwed up and matched the traded-in device with the temporary phone number that T-Mobile gave us while our AT&T numbers were being ported over. They never matched an RMA number to the line asking for the ETF Reinbursement. It took trips to the store (for getting the RMA number..), multiple calls to Customer Care, and finally getting help from the T-Force on twitter. They solved my problem... but its gonna take another TWO MONTHS! It's crazy that they won't even expedite it.

The only compensation we got was covering this month's EIP payment for one line on the account. Pretty small... but at least it was something.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] CheesyNutz:
Got my etf pay off last Thursday going to get a note 3