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[Verizon LG G3] Mistertac:
What can you do right lol

I'm watching in here and the other threads in considering getting a G3 with my upgrade vs spending a ton of cash on the Dev S5.

From talking with a few people I've seen that the Verizon can be rooted and a custom recovery should also be on its a way...

Though I've seen some people in here saying it can't be rooted. And a Verizon user that already has his said it was just a matter of getting the proper drivers and it worked.
[Verizon LG G3] Rippley05:
Still no tracking number. Already charged my account. This is a little ridiculous
[Verizon LG G3] wublaze:
says mine is on the truck
[Verizon LG G3] kafreeman:
Got a tracking number, looks like it will be here tomorrow.

Package seems to still be sitting in Memphis at the moment.
[Verizon LG G3] psycho_asylum:
Mine departed Memphis at 3am.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
everybody assumes its locked on Verizon but no proof one way or the other that I have seen
[Verizon LG G3] kafreeman:
Could be a delay in tracking update. I wont expect it until tomorrow, but Im close enough where it could have been one day, and often is from KY shipped by Amazon.

My Razr HD Maxx battery is toast though... starts shutting down at 62%.
[Verizon LG G3] kremer4:
Yes mine is rooted
[Verizon LG G3] GTiceman:
I have an awesome rep on the line right and she is so angry at the VZW systems for not providing more info. She is actually like grumbling/growling. Trying to force it through she says it looks like it should go today, maybe I can get her to try and ship via overnight. I also am trying to get her to honor the G Watch for $172 or match the $160 some people have gotten at ATT
[Verizon LG G3] rdcamero:
Waiting to hear how it went.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
LOL were you trading in maxx for $20 to Verizon?
[Verizon LG G3] GTiceman:
She is digging through all kinds of systems and can't find a ship date
[Verizon LG G3] kafreeman:
No went to Edge... But I will have to send this one back. Rear cover has separated the battery is so swollen.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Put in a request to cancel my order since I still dont have a tracking ID. They said they would put the request in and try but no guarantee. I hope they cancel it so I can just go when VZW opens tomorrow and get it. There's 0 point of preorder if VZW can't do something as simple as deliver on time.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
Oh gotcha that is weird that it swelled up like that
[Verizon LG G3] rdcamero:
Who would have guessed.Can't find a ship date.This is the biggest bunch of BS that I have ever seen.They don't have a clue what is going on.
[Verizon LG G3] killswitch23456:
Good luck. I asked if that would be doable and they said the issue is that it takes a few days to for you to be eligible for an upgrade again.
[Verizon LG G3] Krusej23:
Does anybody have a good place to buy a case for the LG G3? I want a minimal case but might protect the corners from a drop from my lap as I'm getting out of the car(done that a few times with my S3).
[Verizon LG G3] tehpud:
Guys, I went through the exact same thing ya'll are going through right now. The CSRs on the phone are absolutely clueless right now. Pre-orders are in place to ensure you receive one the day it comes out. Sometimes pre-orders sell out, however, this phone does not command that type of demand.

The numerous CSRs I spoke with over and over again were clueless and incapable of finding my order. DO NOT TALK TO LIVE CHAT REPRESENTATIVES. They can only see at most of what you can see OR will not be capable of assisting you further.

Secondly, when you call in, request to speak with the internet sales team or a supervisor. Your order does exist, your order may have shipped and you have not gotten an update. My order shipped long before I got an update.

It is a poor experience and Verizon needs to improve their team knowledge of flagship devices that launch. Majority don't even know what this phone is. They base their knowledge when you tell them the name of the phone, they search the website and get what you see on the front side. What you see is "not yet available or available the 17th".

Don't get disheartened, keep trying/calling and avoid online chat. I believe all of you will see your order tomorrow, with the exception of the pre-orders at the last minute that may not be filled until a couple days past.

If your order has not shipped and you are concerned, I recommend just canceling and going to your store if that is an option for you. Good luck all!
[Verizon LG G3] killswitch23456:
Not sure it will be any good, but I ordered this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JPL5KIC/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
I have these

10479741_779868635386860_3571229826443851549_n by LUKE1333, on Flickr
[Verizon LG G3] Rippley05:
I agree. Phone reps are clueless. Verizon has been nothing but a HUGE debacle since I joined (in March). I wish there were other carriers in my area worth a damn.
[Verizon LG G3] tehpud:
Most of the other carriers representatives are also just as clueless. Not fault of the representatives. Just fault of the education/trianing.
[Verizon LG G3] Rippley05:
While I do agree, I was more than satisfied with my overall experience dealing with Sprint reps, pre-orders, etc.. for over 5 years. I just couldn't take their lack of a speedy 4G rollout.

Verizon, I've been with since March. Joined as Edge, paid a down payment on my G2 because I was ASSURED I would just be able to trade it in for a S5/M8 when it dropped...which I was able to do, but only AFTER another deposit and 3 hours in the store (not an authorized dealer, but a Verizon store) dealing with more clueless reps. I got the M8 and decided within my 14 days that I didn't like it, went to trade for an S5 only to spend more hours in the store with the same clueless reps. I left with an S5, and my account looks like I have had 5 phones, 2 sets of duplicates since March. I still had to pay the deposit and a re-stocking fee. A total of almost 500$ in deposits, re-stocking fees since I joined, on top of my bill.

And now this G3 debacle....it is such a PITA. Verizon is, just bad.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
here is the issue. they don't care. they get paid on commission in the stores. they could care less about anything else other then getting the sale
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Whichever CSR told you that doesn't know what they are talking about. I've done similar actions in the past and I got my upgrade eligibility back immediately.
[Verizon LG G3] Badouken:
Im more or less in the same boat! Stuck on my Galaxy S3... literally only lasts a couple hours with 1 hour of on screen time... gets super hot constantly, home and power button or near broken and get stuck sometimes! I cannot wait for this upgrade to the G3!!!
[Verizon LG G3] rushless:
And they are at best indifferent or flat out hate when you pay full price since they get nothing from that. Zip.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
haha yes I know its all made off the contract
[Verizon LG G3] Krusej23:
One for each day of the work week?
[Verizon LG G3] SJUnion:
Thats why I always order online. I might go to the store or best buy to play with the phone, but for the actual purchase...I avoid the retail locations.

The sales reps at the store are conditioned by the company to respond to new contracts and accessory sales, everything else is a waste of time. Even if WE understand that behaving in this manner hurts their brand, and that it will ultimately lead to decreased sales down the road as more and more of us migrate away from the brick and mortar purchasing experience.

If Verizon were wise they would change their retail culture, make the store into a big demo room and forget the high pressure sales. There is a growing portion of the population that doesn't have a taste for that and will remember their bad experiences at Verizon. How many of us would jump ship if an online only seller with Verizon level coverage emerges???.....I wager quite a few.
[Verizon LG G3] Krusej23:
This is a little off subject but since you are all complaining about Verizon's customer service I thought you should listen to this and maybe get a laugh out of it. It's a Comcast rep that is talking to a guy that wants to cancel his service but the rep will not give in. https://soundcloud.com/ryan-block-10/comcastic-service
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
I guess haha. I have like 8 cases for my note and only use one! hahaha cant wait to try all these different ones for g3!
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Haha this is great. Though I would have gone into my "bully the customer service rep" mode so fast with this guy. Start asking his name, unique identifying info, ask for supervisor's name/contact info, etc.
[Verizon LG G3] killswitch23456:
YEESSSSSSS!

I finally got my Tracking Number!

I am in New York, so it seems that the North East may be getting some love! :D
[Verizon LG G3] b00sted:
Finally tracking as well and also NY shipping from PA
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
When's your delivery scheduled for? Still nothing here in PA :(
[Verizon LG G3] Forest007:
Hilarious!!! Made the morning news in my area....LOL
[Verizon LG G3] killswitch23456:
Just updated my post. The delivery is scheduled for tomorrow (17th) by 3pm.
[Verizon LG G3] rfarrah:
My experience: Called my Business Rep last week with my intention of preordering. I told him that the account I was buying it for wasn't eligible for an upgrade until the 18th and we agreed to see if the system would allow an early upgrade 3 days in advance. This week he said, sorry, no-go. So I said - really? A business customer with several lines, in good standing, and your supervisor won't allow an upgrade 3 days ahead of schedule? He said - Nope.

So I called Customer Service and that fine lady had no problem advancing the upgrade date and pre-ordering the G3 for me. It's on the Fed-Ex truck to be delivered tomorrow. I can't wait to tell the rep that we'll no longer be needing his services for anything.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Oh good, maybe I'll get 1 day delivery if it ships today.
[Verizon LG G3] IndianaBond:
I was thinking the same thing. I guess they think their customers are goldfish and forget every three seconds.
[Verizon LG G3] killswitch23456:
It did get shipped "FedEx Standard Overnight", so I'm hopeful for you! lol
[Verizon LG G3] patrickmb:
Verizon Shipping

For those that still have not seen their G3 ship, do not worry. I ordered around 4:00am and am from the Northeast and my G3 shipped less than 30 minutes ago and with overnight shipping so I should get it the 17th. My orders status said processing all of yesterday when everyone was receiving their tracking numbers. I'm very pleased because I thought I would be getting my G3 later than everyone else.
[Verizon LG G3] IndianaBond:
kremer4,

Can you point us (or tell us) to the exact instructions on how you rooted your phone?
[Verizon LG G3] mikec86:
Who received a credit on their Verizon account for $104.02. What is the for?
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
ioroot or towelroot. Check the other threads, it's all explained.
[Verizon LG G3] SJUnion:
I finally received my shipping confirmation. I'm in Jersey, it was picked up in West Chester and it says it should be here tomorrow by 8pm. Never mind that West Chester is like...30 minutes away hah. I feel better.
[Verizon LG G3] halon17:
FYI...anyone still looking to get this phone or any phone with Verizon, they have killed off the Device Payment Plan option. Your only choice is the upgrade work around or paying full price at purchase. I imagine they will stop the upgrade then switch lines work around at some point now.
[Verizon LG G3] rdcamero:
Either their system is messed up or has been hacked.You are the 4th person including myself who has reported a credit card payment posting to their account from a card that is not theirs.Mine was $74 and some change.

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Got my tracking number finally. Overnight priority shipping.:D
[Verizon LG G3] wublaze:
Fedex man just dropped it off. i have it in my hands
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
Finally received tracking number Today at 11AM, picked up in PA, delivery to CT. Scheduled for delivery by 4:30 PM Thursday.
[Verizon LG G3] rdcamero:
How many people here have received a payment on their account ?
[Verizon LG G3] buzzy3970:
They are slowly making me not want the phone anymore or do business with them. Even though they can't find the order a customer service rep pulled up the receipt. Now trying to get me to redo the order and don't want to honor the watch promotion even though it clearly says zero on the receipt. Been on the phone for 2 hrs and transferred 6 times between customer care and online sales. Completely uncalled for.
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
Not really sure what you expect. It was clearly a mistake that's gonna cost them ~$200 so if they can try and wiggle out of it they will.
[Verizon LG G3] buzzy3970:
Lol yea that's very true. Can't argue with that
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
I am trying the upgrade work around again I hope it works. I have tried in store before (with m8 from another line to mine) & they said I was a fraud & would not do it. they saw I was under contract for another 2 years with unlimited data still and they said that is impossible! I said apparently not cause my line has it. Guy was mad lol don't ask me how I did it! ;) they said if they saw unlimited data they had to remove it and put me on new data plan, per Verizon. Said that they received a letter etc etc I asked to see letter, manager and called bs and they told me to leave store. which I happily did lol that store just hates me but still be careful im sure my line is flagged at that store
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
Nothing here, I preordered it as soon as it went live on the site too. Pretty ridiculous that there's nothing yet.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
Wow you have to really piss them off for them to ask a contracted customer to leave the store.

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So my cancellation went through in time and I just called VZW to get them to manually reset the upgrade date to make sure I have it for tomorrow morning. I'm going to be sitting at VZW store's door @ 10am when they open. Hopefully they will have it in stock then.

For future reference, anyone who places an order online and has to call VZW Cust Service, make sure to ask immediately to speak to the Internet Orders team. They have been the most competent of any CSRs I've spoken with.
[Verizon LG G3] halon17:
4

I tried 2 stores and they both said it can be done. If I get it, it will be Thursday or friday? I'll just go the store.
[Verizon LG G3] LucasMN:
The chat I had below was from last week.

You all call it a work around or a hack or a glitch in which you hope VZW doesn't catch on. According to this rep, they are well aware and actually walked me through how to do it.
[Verizon LG G3] x86cpu:
Same, however Verizon fraud department said it was not fraud.
[Verizon LG G3] GTiceman:
Nothing for me yet either and I am like 30 min from West Chester!!!!
[Verizon LG G3] flaring afro:
Just got an email with the tracking 15 minutes ago. It's leaving PA and will be here tomorrow by 8. I ordered mine Monday night.
[Verizon LG G3] SJUnion:
I'm hoping it will show up today but its been my experience that when FedEx gives you a date...no matter how close they are, thats the date. I imagine they prioritize deliveries based on promised delivery dates rather than distance. Likely some magical bit of logistics software that keeps it all working...I dunno.
[Verizon LG G3] rdcamero:
What is it them.Someone feeling generous and paying one months bill for us.Lol
[Verizon LG G3] GTiceman:
I don't even have a tracking number yet and I ordered Sunday morning
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
Well that is odd guess they just didn't like me in store lol I know so much more then them which is so sad. As soon as I said let me see document I get the "have a nice day sir" lol ahhh I love that Verizon store. Maybe I should go back and flaunt g3 & unlimited data haha
[Verizon LG G3] Rippley05:
Finally got a tracking number. Delivery tomorrow by 8pm. I ordered the 12th, white g3, I'm in Roanoke, VA
[Verizon LG G3] boe:
Until I see pictures - I have no choice but to doubt the veracity of any such statements. As so many people seem to post that they got theirs ahead of anyone else. Besides my Note 4 that I got this morning kicks your G3's butt! :)
[Verizon LG G3] buzzy3970:
Now I'm really lost. Their telling me my order is still in process and not schedule to ship until tomorrow even though I ordered on July 10th. Am I the only one from July 10th that hasn't recieved any shipping info?
[Verizon LG G3] garywojdan81:
You know you can do that whole thing at home right?
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
Not from a dumb old flip phone with no SIM have to get flipped back
[Verizon LG G3] Jorgensen3:
Same thing happened to me, exact same amount from a visa card neither me nor my wife owns. It dropped my account balance to -$24. At first I thought it could be a refund for my preorder, but no my wife's card was charged and we got the tracking info for the G3 this morning. I called customer service and they have no idea how/why it happened
[Verizon LG G3] IndianaBond:
I'll be getting mine (white) tomorrow and I ordered this case (red) for it and it will be here on the 21st.
[Verizon LG G3] halon17:
What is the exact process of doing it yourself?
[Verizon LG G3] Eyalkn:
View attachment 2854990 got it in my hand. Just waiting for the phone.
[Verizon LG G3] Droid_JD:
I ordered mine on the 11th through Best Buy for a home delivery. Still no tracking info; order still processing...
[Verizon LG G3] Jstlouis1993:
Got a Tracking Number finally on my pre-order, but when I check on FedEx for status, it doesn't exist? Hopefully I get it Thurs..

Last time I pre-order a phone thinking I'll get it early dibs.
[Verizon LG G3] streetpounder:
Finally! Shipped out of Tennessee this morning. Due to arrive by 4:30 pm tomorrow!
[Verizon LG G3] SJUnion:
The picture with the Taptalk thread in it was clutch.
[Verizon LG G3] Mistertac:
Lol those are good pictures to prove you have it.... You've been playing around 44%, battery left... More playing to go!

Looks nice
[Verizon LG G3] boe:
Nice! You lucky SOB :) So how do you like it - what did it replace?
[Verizon LG G3] hawkswind1:
[MENTION=1667564]wublaze[/MENTION]

Did you get a software update?
[Verizon LG G3] wublaze:
- love it so far but work is getting in the way.

- it replaced my droid dna.

- no software update
[Verizon LG G3] boe:
Screen looks pretty blue - is that an option or the lighting?
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
Congrats. Does the verizon quick circle case allow for wireless charging? There's no mention of it on the verizon website. If so, is it Qi or Powermat compatible?
[Verizon LG G3] jfhanny:
Placed a pre order on Tuesday order shipped this morning (FedEx overnight) and will be here tomorrow for release day.

My otterbox defender is also enough and will be here tomorrow! (work at a summer camp and it will take a beating without it)

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Verizon LG G3] kremer4:
No it does not, I picked up the case for my phone yesterday. It's just a quick circle case. It does not replace the back cover.
[Verizon LG G3] CisternaChyli:
looks great :). Man Verizon couldn't resist with putting their logo on the box too; man they are shameful lol. The white looks pretty nice with the Quick Circle Case.
[Verizon LG G3] wublaze:
horrible lighting at work and i was in a rush to do it. whats funny is that i took the pictures with a coworker's Sprint G3 that he's had since last thursday.
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
What version software does yours have? Tried to root it yet?
[Verizon LG G3] bucsfann20:
Went up to the T-Mobile at the mall and played with it since no Verizon had any type of display phone up and running. Took a picture next to my Note 2 (screen brightness wasn't working...Not like it's a real comparison...) Since it's become somewhat of a running joke in this thread.

The screen looks amazing. Just comparing to the M8, it looks fantastic. The size of the phone really surprised me. So much smaller and compact than I originally thought.

All in all, only looked at it for about ten minutes, but I'm very impressed in that time.

I can't wait for tomorrow!
[Verizon LG G3] frankdanktank:
I live in california in OC area and I got charged around 8 am. Tracking info just showed up at 11 am. It will arrive tomorrow at 8 pm apparently.
[Verizon LG G3] mikec86:
Just got my G3 from fedex!
[Verizon LG G3] bfern002:
In the same boat. I'm hoping for a miraculous update to my shipping info that will see my G3 delivered by tonight... I can dream cant I?
[Verizon LG G3] J.Guido85:
Just received my tracking, Order on 7/10 as soon as they went live and it looks like it will leave warehouse today and arrive tomorrow by 3pm.

For those who are worried, It looks like Verizon is Overnighting anyone's that are leaving today, So it looks like most should receive it tomorrow.
[Verizon LG G3] frankdanktank:
Im just happy its estimated to arrive tomorrow... Everhone was getting their g3s shipped while mine JUST shipped. But if it arrived tonight.. Ill have to stop hating on verizon too much
[Verizon LG G3] garywojdan81:
See what you mean
[Verizon LG G3] XylerSmith:
Can you take off the back cover and see if the cover has the 4 pins for wireless charging???
[Verizon LG G3] brb198:
I want more pics of the beautiful metallic black!
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
omg...

If I was a mod, I'd get so fed up with the million people who don't use search lol
[Verizon LG G3] buzzy3970:
Now that makes me hopeful. I ordered a after midnight of the tenth so hopefully I'll have the same faith :)
[Verizon LG G3] bfern002:
lol! I was just about to say something like this...:mad:
[Verizon LG G3] flaring afro:
To be fair, so many people have asked that a search would be very difficult - it would have hundreds of posts that just are of people asking. A sticky with confirmed specs and differences between the versions should be made...
[Verizon LG G3] bobbarker2:
I got impatient and lost my faith. Cancelled my order, just going to go to VZW or BB in the morning and get it. Ofc I had to call and get them to make sure my upgrade was added back to my account. But a nice windfall, to order the G3 I transferred an upgrade from one of my other lines. Well now that I had them give me back my upgrade from a cancelled order, they gave an upgrade back to the line I transferred from and the line I transferred to, so it looks like I got an extra upgrade for free!
[Verizon LG G3] flaring afro:
It honestly is a useful comparison, or will be once most people's 2 year contract ends. It's nice to know how much smaller your new phone will be. Battery life difference also would be useful. People say it's less than other 2014 phones, but someone may not need that much battery life and just want a little more than their Note 2's. Processing speed really isn't though.
[Verizon LG G3] garywojdan81:
You have to have another line with a feature phone on it, and have a line eligible to upgrade. If so, you can do what I did for my line(unlimited) and my wife's line(unlimited) when we were eligible to upgrade but didn't want to sacrifice our data.

-Transfer the upgrade to the feature phone line

-Upgrade to the phone you want at the subsidized price. (Selected the cheapest data plan. Can be done in-store or at home if you had to order the new device)

-Once the new phone is activated on the feature phone line, power it off and remove the pre-installed SIM card.

-Power off your old phone from your unlimited line and remove your SIM card

-Power on the feature phone and reactivate it by dialing *228 (this removes the data option from that line without any charges to your account)

-Install your SIM card from your unlimited line into your new phone and power it on. It will now be activated on your unlimited line and you can toss your old SIM card away.

You now have your device of choice AND your unlimited data.

You don't work for Verizon, do you?
[Verizon LG G3] GTiceman:
that is awesome
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
Who needs pins in the phone?