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[Galaxy Note 4 General] jah:
Not sure we can say the delay is universal. Samsung Experience Store already notified customers last week that the Gold option was delayed until 24th. EE claim to have stock for 17th release. I think Samsung are just rubbish at large scale logistics. Gap gate not relevant as we know gap issue has been there in other devices but we did not notice. Apple, well who you think grabbed all the 32gb memory chips?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Batfink33:
I didn't pre order, I've waited. If the Note 4 was out just after it was launched then I would've bought it. Now the Nexus 6 is being launched in the next few weeks and it probably being £200 cheaper with the same specs, Android L, and endless Roms and kernels its a no brainer to buy it over the Note 4.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] bronx:
Whoooooosh...... The point od getting Note have just missed you. Stick to Nexus mate, you obviously don't need the s-pen and expandable memory.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jah:
Looks like mobiles.co.uk have increased the upfront cost from £0 to £100 on their £28 month deal on o2
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Bilhouse:
Samsung are always quick to make jokes about Apple but perhaps they should look closer at their absolutely laughable and pathetic so called 'global launches'. I can't think of a single smooth Samsung Galaxy launch. I remember with the S2 the launch date was unknown. I managed to go in one day and get one of the first units in the country from my local Phones4U who also had no idea whether it was allowed to be sold to me!

When the Galaxy Nexus launched there was a major software problem causing units to drop volume and become silent. They also promised a 32GB model but that never emerged.

The S3 had delays with the Pebble Blue variant and there were similar problems with the S4 in White at several stores as well.

On top of that they have often promised 32GB and 64GB variants of their phones but in the end never release them, or if they do they end up being sold in a few selected markets like Vietnam!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] oawalker:
Well cpw updated the site now saying "expected week commencing 27th October" this is getting ridiculous
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jah:
Same for per orders for Gold version for Amazon U.K.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] LoverOfTech:
Yep CPW saying 27th. Waiting for Samsung to confirm then later in the week going to collect a refund form SES. This is NOT acceptable.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] rilldeverill:
Release date uk

Three yesterday said they had herd no difference and they were expecting stock for Friday.

But couldn't confirm.

Talk about a shambles!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Broomfundel:
Just got an email from Amazon. Awaiting revised estimate from supplier.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] 9e705ebbf0:
Wow. Samsung are missing their window - we may see the Nexus 6 first.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] prophet42:
Think it's time to write off October personally.

Hell when they said October 10th, I predicted the 22nd back then. Didn't think I would be this far out!

Sure it won't kill us waiting, but hey, this is what I live for, so sue me if I get a little miffed when they keep delaying it (after taking my money) =P

I know others have had difference experiences, but I got the S2/3/4/5 and Note 2 all on or before official release days, and I never encountered delays like these. Surely the Note 4 can't be in that much demand?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] The Divide:
EE still saying Friday delivery to me, so not sure if this affects everyone
[Galaxy Note 4 General] JCM800:
I can't believe it - Carphone Warehouse were listing it as £629.95 yesterday Sim free ... Now they've whacked it up to £649.95 why? You money grabbing f*"(s
[Galaxy Note 4 General] utopiate:
Three uk website now stating 24th but I havent recieved any uopdate from them stating my order for the 17th is delayed. Have just tweeted 3 support so will let you know.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] JCM800:
Three are selling it for £599 - this appeals. Except - I won't get Samsung software updates promptly...

Is it possible to root it, and run official Samsung non branded software.. Same as phones brought off contract Sim free?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] matw01:
I asked Samsung mobile on twitter and they have said uk estore date is still 17th but they wont comment on third party suppliers.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] sennapod:
Cheeky wotnots. Just don't buy from them. Disgraceful really. Must say I'm cheesed off with this. Put my G3 on fleebay which ends tomorrow. Now going to be without a phone for a week! Obviously don't mind waiting. It's only a phone after all but Samsung should have given a little more notice. I still think you will get one on Friday if you ordered direct from Samsung but they aint getting my money. I'll wait for Clove etc.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] geovass:
Samsung UK just confirmed the launch on Samsung eStores on the 17th.

Check out [MENTION=767379]Samsungmobile[/MENTION]UK's Tweet: https://twitter.com/SamsungMobileUK/status/522310524118499328?s=09
[Galaxy Note 4 General] vanButton:
Just received this:

Good Morning,

Thank you for contacting the Samsung E-Store.

We can confirm that the Galaxy Note 4 will be shipped out on 17th October and will be delivered to our customer's on Monday 20th October.

If you have any more queries, please get in touch either by phone or email and I will be happy to help.

Kind regards,

Samsung E-Store Team
[Galaxy Note 4 General] s.morris:
So this presumably means Samsungs own online stores
[Galaxy Note 4 General] l3uddz:
Nice, hope they come through for you guys. I have very little faith in unlocked-mobiles shipping on the 17th at this point but would love to be surprised! Will post back to this thread if they do in fact give me shipping details on Friday but like I said, probably next Friday (although at this point who knows, may be delayed AGAIN...). Will checkout the Nexus 6 if its launched today/tomorrow.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] geovass:
This is strange.

Please see below what I got yesterday from the eStore.

Hi George,

Thanks for getting in touch with us regarding your query.

I can confirm that we are expecting to get the Note 4's shipped out to customer for the 17th of October. The delivery date wouldn't be able to be changed unfortunately so if you are unable to receive the item on the 17th the courier will attempt the delivery at a later date, to which you will be able to decide directly with them.

If you have any issues feel free to contact us on*03307267467

Best Wishes*

Samsung Estore
[Galaxy Note 4 General] utopiate:
Ok so three uk twitter states that if there is a delay then customers will recieve a text stating so. Haven't recieved a text yet so hopefully I'll still get my grubby mits on it on Friday lol
[Galaxy Note 4 General] lawtq:
Maybe the new dates on 3rd party sites are for new preorders made from today onwards? Denial is not only

a river in Egypt eh. Let me be in denial
[Galaxy Note 4 General] dwj:
On a slightly more trivial note than the topic at hand:

A computing giant of a company yet still they manage to issue official statements complete with spelling mistakes. There is no apostrophe in customers. Get yourselves a laptop with a spell check on it Samsung!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] JCM800:
Will you root yours to get quicker software patches /updates? Or in your experience are Three quick at pushing them out? As I'm sure there will be a few in the next couple of months as it's a new release?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] :
You don't need root to get quicker updates just use odin to install the latest firmwares
[Galaxy Note 4 General] JCM800:
Yeah but if Samsung release a firmware update today,, for example,, I'd have to wait for Three to approve it usually? So, you're saying I can flash stock updates on a three branded phone with no problem?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] utopiate:
You would have to wait for three I'm afraid. I'm gonna root mine and when available dual boot it with stock android L
[Galaxy Note 4 General] markyboy81:
Soooooo, if shipping from the estore on Friday, should we expect it on Friday or Monday? Anyone's guess I suppose.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Lembo:
Looks like Monday

See post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56035472&postcount=414
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jonstatt:
And the gold looks like tuesday
[Galaxy Note 4 General] :
You can flash any software meant for your device and you shouldn't have any issues, only possible issue is modem but unless you are flashing firmware from a different continent it shouldn't be an issue. If for example you flashed a Vodafone branded firmware on a 3 branded phone all that would happen is you would lose any 3 branded firmware but get Vodafone branded apps instead. It won't affect the phone just you'll have different bloat ware. That's probably the main reason people root and flash custom roms to remove carrier bloat ware. My son has a s4 mini on 3 and i flashed an Hungarian firmware on it to update it to kk
[Galaxy Note 4 General] skanj:
Ee are still saying 17th and they say they have no delays
[Galaxy Note 4 General] markyboy81:
Having said that when I ordered the kzoom it said shipping on the Friday and it was delivered on the Friday. Another email from samsung contradicts that email as well!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] whofch:
Mine has just arrived from eglobalcentral. Sent from China on the Monday and arrived here in the UK today. Fantastic stuff!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] silakka:
17th

I just spoke with three on the phone and they confirmed that delivery is still being done so that my note 4 black will be ready to collect from store this friday 17th. Won't hold my breath yet :confused:

Pre ordered mine 26th Sep.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] han4mi:
I'm leaning toward ordering from them as well since the price is the best I've seen anywhere + I decided to go with the exynos.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] whofch:
Well if you do, remember to use the £12 voucher code you can find online and then use that towards to speedy delivery option!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] rilldeverill:
Three UK

Three still have no idea if there going to be in for Friday!

Joke
[Galaxy Note 4 General] lawtq:
Blame Samsung and their marketing team who need sacking:eek:
[Galaxy Note 4 General] SquidgyB:
Yeah, delivery was ludicrously quick for me too. Impressive, isn't it?

Just be aware of the LTE bands issue with the one from eGlobalCentral - 4G will only work with some providers, EE and Three ( I don't know about the others, but Vodafone is a definite no-no for 4G).

e: In the UK, ofc.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] JCM800:
Thanks kindly - so I could buy the phone Sim free from Three - get home, download the latest btu? UK Samsung software & run it on that. (it'd then be like an unbranded model bought from Samsung direct yes?)
[Galaxy Note 4 General] LoverOfTech:
Samsung e-store insist it's 17th. My order via there so called store has reverted back to out of stock. No communication what so ever. You'd think they would advise the horrible company to CPW to send out those sim free pre orders from SES.

Anyway I"ll be getting a refund that's for sure. I could easily wait a week but fact they are all over the place is an issue for me. Pre ordered on 19th a week before store orders yet online orders take preference over in store. Should be equal at least.

This is one thing you can"5 fault Apple at. Their staff are polite (with my experience ) compared to the rude unprofessional discourteous staff I have to deal with when calling CPW to check up on my order from SES.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] lawtq:
*** People, I'm not really seeing any official news about this delay, I think these new dates on these 3rd party sites are just the revised delivery dates for new preorders as of today onwards!!! ***

If you placed your order at least a couple of days ago when the delivery dates were still stating a 17th delivery I think you'll be fine. Don't cancel your orders just yet

Samsung cannot be this stupid to do this again. Surely!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] RCJ89:
I phoned up samsung store stratford london today they advised me there is no delay and launch is going ahead tomorrow as planned but they advised me to get there earlier than 6pm as there is approx 1,500 pre orders from the store! better make sure my battery is fully charged then as I am going to have atleast a 2-3 hour wait as I don't want to be anywhere near the back of the que!!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] SquidgyB:
I might point out that eGlobalCentral have updated their listing now with the correct bands. They've also updated the price - now going for £549.99.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Warren.D:
I ordered on 28th of Sept through CPW. Sim Free (629.95) delivery expected 17th October.

They've changed the price and expected delivery online... 649.95, expected delivery week commencing 27th October.

I just called them and the guy was unaware of any changes. He spoke to a colleague who has said it's possibly a delay on Samsungs behalf and not a case that CPW didn't order enough.

Hmm... Fishy! I'm very tempted to call it quits and get an iPhone 6. Can't be dealing with horrific gaps anyway!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] RCJ89:
Surerly they don't expect you to pay a higher price?!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Warren.D:
No, they took the money when I placed my order on the 28th. Even if I do cancel my order I won't get my money back as quickly as they took it.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] l3uddz:
Typical... Most US stores don't take the cash until ready to ship (from what I have read others say...) wish UK was more like that, we have to put up the cash early and then deal with crap like this and hope another phones4u situation doesn't happen... Anyway think happy thoughts lol.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] han4mi:
I'm using Lyca since I tend to do a lot of abroad calling, personally I don't need 4g in a phone, anything above 5 mb/s is unneeded in my opinion. UNLESS you got unlimited data.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] LoverOfTech:
Samsung experience stores will launch tomorrow after 6pm. E-store should see dispatches for orders tomorrow. This has been confirmed by Samsung online store manager. Delays are with CPW and other 3rd parties. I was advised as I pre ordered they'll have a handset for me to pick up. In store. I declined as I'm seeking a refund as ordered via the more efficient Samsung online store.

No delays for sim free customers it looks like.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Warren.D:
My order through CPW is sim free too. As is a lot of other peoples, purely because if there's anything wrong with it you can walk in to the store rather than dealing with Rma request for online retailers.

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't CPW fulfilling orders for these 'experience' stores?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] mih3y:
Did anyone Contact CPW?

i've ordered mine online on the 9th . Should i expect a delivery on Friday? Did not receive any emails from CPW regarding this delay..
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jonstatt:
I thought gold ones are still delayed even for ses or e store though
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jah:
True for the Stratford store
[Galaxy Note 4 General] RCJ89:
One of the reasons I don't order things online.

That and I don't have hours to wait around for deliveries!

The last couple of times I ordered from Expansys for example they give you a 8am-6pm next day delivery I havent got time for that and also if you have any issues, you have to first send the phone back to them then they have to see whats wrong with the phone before sending you a new one and they say that can take upto 10 working days, then obviously when they send it back you have to wait around again for the delivery! If its by 1pm thats not so bad.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] LoverOfTech:
CPW look delayed as are SES orders being fulfilled. By CPW. I was offered a device as I pre ordered in SES store. Allegedly SES won't be able to get these dispatched. When I went in to store I initially asked for in store pick up which they said wasn't available.

Upon checking a link I have my CPW SES order says "not in stock"

I've since contacted a manager who will refund me and ordered direct from Samsung. I'm willing to wait although that order is preparing to be shipped to me already.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] mattcall:
cpw confirmed for friday

Just to let you all know I spoke to cpw today and he put me on hold as he said all the managers were trying to figure out what's was happening .

He came back and said there is a delay for orders placed after the date change on the website (maybe earlier) he said did u order a while ago I said I did in September he said you will 100% get it on Friday 17th we are posting orders chronologically as they came In

So if you pre ordered from cpw a few weeks ago you should be fine ( he said )

Fingers crossed
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Warren.D:
Yes. I did. See my post on the previous page. The guy I spoke to appeared to be pretty clueless. He wasn't aware of any changes, but basically told me that if the date has been pushed back not to expect to be delivered Friday.

---------- Post added at 09:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:22 PM ----------

Hopefully this is true and not the poor explanation I got off them. I ordered on the 28th Sept, Sim Free.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] mattcall:
My order was a new contract with ee via cpw

Hope the SIM frees are in the same boat for others on here

Spoke to him today at 5.30 I made him commit to saying I will definitely get it friday.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] mih3y:
Hi. When did you order?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] mattcall:
Ordered 28th of September

Sounds

to me like they ran out of stock this week so had to shift the website day for new orders
[Galaxy Note 4 General] mih3y:
ordered mine last week. hope i am lucky enough. cant wait till 27th. Might be forced to get an iphone if wont get it this friday :o
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jah:
Well me spare battery is here at least :)
[Galaxy Note 4 General] lawtq:
:rolleyes:

Dagnabit, this is what I've been saying for my last few posts! No one listens lol. It'll be fine
[Galaxy Note 4 General] s.morris:
Lets face it they are all either clueless or liars and just telling us what we want to hear in a bid to keep you from canceling, hoping they arrive before we do, come friday or monday we will know who got them and who didn't.

I had a preordered from Amazon, but cancelled the other day to go the contract route with, Yes you've guest it Carphone Warehouse, and at the time of placing my order the guy asked his manager about delivery and was told it would be Friday, but that was before the delays started to trickle out, as yet I have heard nothing to the contrary, and yes that is another delaying tactic say nothing till they really have to.

I don't expect to be having a delivery. friday
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jah:
Who'll get the Gold star for posting a picture of the first genuine UK model? Probably some one tomorrow who is the Stratford SES.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Batfink33:
How has the CPW price suddenly jumped up to £649?!?!?!?!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Warren.D:
Because they're money grabbing scabs?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Tiyuri:
Do we know what time tomorrow the note 4 is going on sale at SES? The stratford store in particular?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] RCJ89:
not even surprised! I mean they were selling the note 3 for £660 from around July to mid September. Still are in some stores while other stores are £530.

Bare in mind that the note 3 was £630 when it first came out last year then dropped to £550 after some time then they put the price back up.

How I miss and am going to continue to miss phones 4 u, who were selling the Note 3 for £480-490 at the time Carphone were charging an insane £660.

Samsung shop is now selling it for £460.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Warren.D:
:( I got an invite for a OPO Yesterday.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jah:
Last year it was at 1800
[Galaxy Note 4 General] gavinfabl:
6pm is correct. Bear in mind there are 1,500 pre orders so the queue or time it takes might be a while. So getting there early might be an idea.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Tiyuri:
Surely they don't have 1500 in stock, I wonder if it's even worth turning up in that case..
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jah:
I have ordered online but I'll be passing by the Stratford.store on Friday so I'll pop and get the latest from thier staff
[Galaxy Note 4 General] JCM800:
All you folks taking on 24 month contracts are happy to pass on the Note 5 in a years time then?

Do Carphone Warehouse supply unbranded devices with all their contracts?

I am tempted to go with their EE 10gb plan..
[Galaxy Note 4 General] clax6:
Just had a chat with e2save looks like it's still on for Friday or Monday for delivery
[Galaxy Note 4 General] clax6:
Cpwh and e2save supply SIM free unbranded handsets
[Galaxy Note 4 General] webelieveInGodButDoHeinUs:
I thought this was just a given? Unfortunaely this happens every year and you'll find it why so many of us are stuck on our beloved Note 2. Its just the way of technology, if you can be bothered to keep selling phones you can have the new phone each year but its just hassle. Or you can pay what we pay in 2 years and pay it in a year, and you'll be looking at £60 Pay monthly plans which is too much for most of us, hence the 2 year contract.

Ive also gone for the 24month EE contract with 10gb data for £43

Seems like best for your money

Anyone else know whether or not i can collect my pre-order tomorrow at cpwh
[Galaxy Note 4 General] clax6:
As regards to being happy passing the note 5 do you think the jump from 4 to 5 will be worth doing? And if it is then sell the 4 put some cash to and get the 5?!

I really can't see how else they can get much better in a year? Only camera improvements. Let's face it the screen resolutions are at their best now to the human eyes
[Galaxy Note 4 General] JCM800:
I agree - if I jump on contract I'd doubt the 5 would be worth the hassle.

I need to try an ee simcard in my unlocked Note 3 - heard good and bad about their coverage here.

Do cpw do the larger upfront plans that ee do? I'm not familiar with how cpw works regarding plans - do they make their own variations up?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] martytarty:
I'll be getting my note 4 through my o2 refresh plan, only problem is you've got to do it through o2 themselves, can't use carphone warehouse etc.....

At the moment no word from o2 when it will be available, I'm banking on either the website being updated today allowing me to order online, or popping in my local store tomorrow and grabbing one.

Anyone else here on o2 refresh looking to do the same? Anyone heard anything from o2

If you do please can you post in this thread

Cheers
[Galaxy Note 4 General] JCM800:
So you'd be getting an, o2 branded phone then? Isn't their refresh tariff just the same as any other network? Ie you're just paying the remainder off? Buying yourself out? Or am I mistaken?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] captainbirdseye86:
Sooooooo, is the general thought that if you have pre-ordered a while back with Carphone Warehouse, then they should have the handset delivered tommorow? I pre-ordered a couple of weeks back.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] RandyKaoss:
I preordered a White Note 4 on EE from BuyMobilePhones in the UK and they haven't given me any indication of when they will have stock.

Sent them a few tweets but nothing back yet...
[Galaxy Note 4 General] martytarty:
o2 refresh plan is split into two payments, 1 payment pays off your device only, the other payment is for your calls/texts/data

With Refresh you can upgrade whenever you like but you only have to pay off the outstanding of your phone plan, you don't need to pay off the calls/texts/data side of things.

Usually phones purchased through your network are network branded but I hear often in the early release stages you'll get stock BTU version, which is what I'm hoping for.

If I get o2 branded version I'll just debrand it
[Galaxy Note 4 General] lawtq:
Good stuff lol. Now let's cross everything. Wish he could have committed to saying they're in stock though