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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] J3ff:
https://samsunggalaxypromotions.com/note4

EDIT: FAQ here - https://samsunggalaxypromotions.com/note4/Content/Faq.pdf

I guess it appears anyone who takes PRE-orders is good.

According to the above - are ALL US verizon wireless stores participating retailers?

I ask because I have a government account.. and I've "pre ordered" for 299 - I get a 100 dollar credit for upgrading and from above it sounds like all I have to do is walk into a verizon store and trade in a phone.

Does it have to be a verizon phone? Or would a sprint phone work too?

If it has to be verizon - what phones are you guys getting to trade in? I'll have to buy one somewhere.

What other stores are participating?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] wyatt57350:
Looking on Verizon's website it looks as if they will accept any phone from any carrier. As far as going into any Verizon store and being able to trade it in for cash I am not sure, but imagine they all the corporate stores are capable of doing so.

What I am more interested in is what other retailers count. I have an old HTC Aria that I received free when Alltel merged with AT&T that is almost like new. If I go to Verizon's website to get an estimated value it is rated at $0 dollars trade in. However, if I trade it in to Amazon it is worth more than the $10 dollar minimum a phone needs to take advantage of the $200 dollar deal.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] J3ff:
Interesting, I just went to verizons site and got 9 dollars as the trade in value. Sigh.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] UserLib:
wow it's great one :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uberclaud:
I don't see anywhere on the Samsung rebate website where it says you have to preorder a phone through a contract with carrier. I think Verizon may require that because they handle the rebate for you.

The Samsung website clearly says if you preorder from BestBuy, you cannot submit for the rebate yourself.

I am ordering from Amazon, full price, and I plan on submitting paperwork for this rebate. I turned in an old phone for $10 to Amazon. If you preorder from Amazon and have store credit you may be able to finance the full price phone at 0 interest for 6 months as well. The rebate is first come first serve and it is not as sweet as an instant rebate from Best Buy or a carrier. I don't know for sure it will work but after reading the small print, I don't see why it would not.

The main thing the rebate stipulates is that the phone has to be purchased as a preorder and the trade in have a minimum $10 value.

FYI-there is a lot of press out there that the phone will be immediately discounted in November to drive up sales.

But that press was generated before Verizon pre-orders sold out. Waiting always saves you money.

I cannot wait any longer for this phone. I am down to one working old android with a cracked digitizer.

I figure even if this phone isn't all that and the new Galaxy 6 comes out in April or a waterproof Note comes out in December, I can always recoup something by reselling this fairly new device.

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wonder if you can fudge the trade in receipt to $10, if you are applying for the rebate directly (not through Verizon).

I dont' see how Samsung can check that. I think they can just verify that you traded in a phone and whether or not you preordered.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ChickenWingSoup:
FAQ

FAQ

There is an FAQ now linked at the bottom of the Promotion website page (cant post a link). It is two pages long and does clarify some of the rules, but not all. It does tell you what a 'Participating Retailer" is. Basically any physical or online retailer taking Pre-orders.

It also goes into more details on the Best Buy rules. Such as a 2 year activation is required.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] J3ff:
At this point I'm just going to order it off of the b2b verizon wireless site. Cost is 299. Then you get a 99 dollar credit on your bill, bringing it down to 200. I'm going to trade in a sprint galaxy nexus to amazon and hope that they honor the deal. If they do, that means a note 4 for free! Then Whatever my current note 3 sells for on ebay is just the icing on the cake!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] npro1464:
I currently have unlimited data. What would be the best method of keeping my ULD while upgrading and taking advantage of this promo? If I wanted to do it at Best Buy, I would have to avoid going in the store entirely. Amazon, then?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Delakit:
I went ahead and sold my Note 3 for $350. Not a bad deal :silly:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] billinaz:
Im on a govenment account as well.

I called and they sent me a padded envelope to put the phone in.

I sent in a AT&T iPhone 4 and got $65

Im waiting for the note 4 to arrive so I can get the rest of the $200 from Samsung.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] kde55:
i too
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uberclaud:
Yeah that's my predicament. I am buying it full price on Amazon. It's the cheapest I found for an off contract price.

If you have an Amazon Store Credit, you can defer the payment 12 months without interest, So maybe apply for one before purchasing. I am hoping to get the price reduced by receiving a check from Samsung from their preorder promotional rebate by preording and trading in an old phone. Look at the deadline dates for that promotion, if you want to participate.

You could also go to Verizon, and see if they will cut you a deal in exchange for giving up your unlimited data, like 6GB for your current monthly bill total. That is if you really don't use the unlimited data.

A Verizon rep, told me even though we are grandfathered in, Verizon at any time can renigg on the unlimited data because they could say that the ULD was for 3G not 4G data service. I think they have their ULD customers reduced down to 20% or less now.

The other way is to wait longer and buy one used off Swappa. But if you go for the upgrade, you lose your unlimted data. They closed the loophole where you could transfer upgrades on a new family plan to the old ULD customer.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] J3ff:
Cool, I'll go that way too.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uglymfandb:
Grand fathered

So if I want to use my sisters upgrade for myself... I can't?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] spartn1:
nope

Not if you want to keep udp
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uglymfandb:
Thanks

I guess my only recourse would be to buy outright.. EBay here I come.. Thanks again
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] buhohitr:
Yes you can, I assumed that your sister phone is due for upgrade. When your sister received the phone, just registered with her number for 24 hrs. After that switch her number back to her old phone, then take the new phone and register under your number.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uglymfandb:
Upgrade

Yes her phone is due for upgrade... Much thanks for feedback on this situation.. I will definitely do that.. Will save me a lot of cash
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] spartn1:
And you will be locked into a 2 year commitment and lose your udp. They closed that loophole this past spring.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gcforreal:
OK forgive me if this has been answered CLEARLY but can somebody tell me how to pre order at full retail from Verizon and get the 200$ promo? Its so many conflicting statements here and I don't wanna fool with upgrade switching. Etc I just wanna get my 200 off and buy it from Verizon retail price.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JimSmith94:
Where are you seeing the price for the Verizon Note 4 on Amazon, and how much is it? I'm trying to help my brother get one off contract, without losing his unlimited data.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uglymfandb:
Loophole

Wait a minute... So the only way to hold onto my udp is to buy note 4 outright? I just want to know for sure what path to take...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uberclaud:
amazon price drop

on Amazon search Note 4 verizon

sold directly through amazon,llc

they just dropped the price off contract to $599

I have since canceled and preordered with Best buy and they said they eould match my price AND HONOR the $200 rebate/tradein

so I may get the phone sooner and not have to go thrugh Samsung for the rebate and I can still finance it 6 months no interest

I got that honoring the rebate on a non upgrade phone and the price match in writing on a business card

I guess they dont actually ring u up til you pick up the phone
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JimSmith94:
I read on another forum that Amazon has pulled all of the carrier Note 4s. All I see is the International one, so if you have a link, I'd like to see it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uberclaud:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F2...165_QL70&qid=1413062748&sr=8-4#ref=mp_s_a_1_4
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JimSmith94:
That's the Note 3.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uberclaud:
just noticed that was for a note 3

while in bestbuy today someobe asked me to look up the att&t on amaxon, I told her they were not selling that carierr

you are right they pulled the phone by carrier

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i wonder what that means

it was weird I had to show my Amazon receipt to like 5 people to get the price match

they must have known

I preordered on amazon first day

and they were selling sprint versions yesterday

wonder if the phone will be banned

on the tenses
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] johnchad14:
Interesting behavior...I had preordered off amazon at $699, I know there's supposed to be a preorder price guarantee where they adjust for any price drops, will they apply it if they've removed the item I wonder...

I might be bugging you for a depersonalized version of that receipt to argue with amazon if they don't do the adjustment!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] npro1464:
Does anyone know.. do we really have to go back to full stock to get our $200? I have a rooted Thunderbolt and OG Motorola Droid and I really don't feel like figuring out how to get these phones back to stock. Is anyone going to check to see if the phone is running the stock ROM and is not rooted? I figure the crappiest phones will be tossed anyway.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gotsaved289:
Although I don't think anyone could tell you with exact certainty besides a Bestbuy employee. I don't think with Bestbuy that root will be a factor at all. When I pre ordered my note 4 and asked them what phones qualify for the $200 off they said the phone just has to be in there system and have no water damage or cracked screen and it has to work. They will not trade in until you are picking up your note 4 though and I've also heard rumors that people were getting an additional $50 gift card but that isn't true, the gift card that they give you back is your $50 deposit in essence not an "extra" $50. Also I don't know if there's a list somewhere but I asked them if an OG droid, Droid X, and Lucid 1 would work and they said yes to each that they were "in their system" and would qualify for the $200 back. Hope that helps at all
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uberclaud:
Just to be clear...I was wrong the price did not drop on Amazon, the carrier Note 4's are no longer available for sale (pre-order) on Amazon.

I was looking at a Note 3.

I preordered from Amazon originally but switched to BB because they would match the Amazon price ($699) and give me the $200 tradein instant rebate and I would get my phone before Amazon estimated shipping it out ( 10/23) and they would let me finance it with no interest for 6 months. Bestbuy is supposed to have the phone in stock on 10/17 and they did not sell out.

Now I hope Bestbuy does not screw me when I go to pick up the phone and say my trade in doesn't qualify but I will cross that bridge when I get there.

I'm looking at the Tmobile Note4 thread with such envy. I can't wait for this phone!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] johnchad14:
Gotcha, thanks for the update. I'm sticking with Amazon due to having ridiculous amounts of Amazon credit to use up. If it takes a while to get samsung to do refund, so be it
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] layvorui:
wow it's great one
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] fire3element:
Are you guys sure the upgrade loophole is closed now? Last I heard, it was still working as of a few months ago. Talking about ordering the phone on the vzw website and having it shipped to you, then just using your old sim card from your current device. The story was, as long as you did not use the sim that came with the phone, your plan would not change. As soon as you popped in that new sim, your account lost unlm't.

Can anyone confirm with proof?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] theoretically:
I was considering doing this to save my unlimited data but instead I decided to transfer the upgrade to a line with a 2gb data package. Upgrade/activate the note 4 on that 2gb line then do a device swap to my unlimited line.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pete4k:
As tittle said, does anybody know if Note4 is region locked in any way? Note3 was region locked and I think Samsung had to loose some sales because of that (I don't travel much outside the country and almost didn't buy Note 3 for that reason, if I was traveling more often, there is no way I would pick it up). Did they learned the lesson not to bite the hand that feeds them, or they still keep on pissing their customers away?

I have not heard anything either way.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cgbb13:
i ve searched in google but no result, so im hoping that someone can find out if the problem continues.

sorry for my bad english
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lyrad12:
I have a not3 and I manage to unlock using the region lock away app by chainfire
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pete4k:
So did I, but I don't think that works on the newest Android version, I also don't remember if you need root, if you do, the only method to root right now will trip the knox and possibly void your warranty.

I really think part of their poor sales figures is due to the stupid things they do, like region lock or knox warranty, even Apple which I dislike with passion doesn't do nonsense like that.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] u1988:
if your note 4 are region lock they don't provied it you will not get refunds in this wed site.

http://www.cellunlocker.net/samsung-unlock.php

PLEASE READ THIS DISCLAIMER: (info from cellunlocker.net)

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S5, Note 2, Note 3 or your Android version is Android 4.4 (KITKAT)

All SAMSUNG devices manufactured after the date of JULY 2013 and Samsung devices running on Android version is Android 4.4 (KITKAT) are subject to REGION LOCKING

If your phone has been used previously with the original carrier, this will not apply to you. However, if your device is BRAND NEW, your must activate it with the original carrier and make a call of 5 minutes or longer.

If your Samsung device becomes Region locked, you will not be able to fully factory Unlock your Samsung devices so it can be used internationally. Even the correct code will not work anymore.

In order for your Samsung device NOT to be region locked, you MUST activate (FIRST USE) your S3, S4, S5, NOTE 2, NOTE 3 with your ORIGINAL carrier at least ONCE to take your region lock OFF. After your Region lock is off, you can Sim Unlock your device via Unlock Code.

*All Canadian Carriers are NOT subject to Region Locking

*All USA and European Carriers ARE subject to Region Locking

*There will be absolutely no refunds, if your device is Region Locked and an Unlock code is provided for your Samsung Device.

*If you are not sure please contact us first before placing your order

Where region lock are? (base on S5 info)

European Model:

This product should be activated with a SIM card issued from a mobile operator within Europe. (as defined EU/EEA

Switzerland and the following Non-EEA countries Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M),

Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City.)

Countries in the European Economic Area (EEA):

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania , Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Switzerland, Croatia

Non-EU/EEA countries:

Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia, Vatican City

American Model:

North, South, Central America, and the Caribbean.​

So what to do?

1.call with local sim more then 5 min.

2.if you didn't do that:

the only wesite I know that will give you codes for region lock + network lock (you have to check the your model and orignal contry of the device) :

http://www.fastgsm.com/en

this one I don't know how are reliable: (switch to english)

http://puman.ru/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=133

[IMG="Lock"]http://cellfservices.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/SIM-Network-Unlock-PIN.jpg[/IMG]
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puman:
this is my website

successful receipt all codes guarantee
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] u1988:
O.K, please add here and ther more info about which Models+Provider in S5 + Note 4 etc.. it will work,

and if there will be refund in case it dosn't work (with vidoe to proof from the clinet of coruse)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bunnydollies:
I have note 4 . sm n910f. Was locked and this how I did it :) http://xdaforums.com/note-4/help/region-unlocked-t2969890
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alirezaircn:
I have note 4 and I called for 5 minutes and it's unlocked now. One question: how about update to lollipop? Needs unlock again? Or?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bwzz:
100% works

I have tried this With Galaxy Note 4 purchased in Saudi Arabia and it did not work in Indonesia.

Having shipped the phone back to Saudi Arabia and calling for about 8 minuets, the Indonesian SIM worked in Roaming mode (of course).

I recommend everyone to try this solution before paying for anything to anyone.

Thanks for the tip

Bwzz
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ron31:
wich htc m8 section roms do you use for canadian models and what model number is canadian models
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BerndM14:
I think Canadian models go with the 0P6B16000 model number, you can just confirm by looking at the bottom of your own device, at the back, you should see a short number 0P6B160.

You can use any of the GSM ROMs in this section.
[Sony Smartwatch] marcelrees:
Is there a way to get Android wear to run on a Sony Smartwatch 2?
[Sony Smartwatch] Trespassing:
No. No way.

Von meinem Sony Xperia Z1 gesendet. Mit Hirn.
[Sony Smartwatch] JustPlayingHard:
Use search please
[Moto X Q&A] Marlon41:
I've had moto x 2014 for about a week coming from the 2013 version. I like the phone's software features and speed but the battery life and limited 16gb of memory are a concern. Not sure if I want to be stuck with such a limited phone for 2 years. I've read some very positive reviews about LG G3 and wanted to get some real world feedback on this.

Any input would be appreciated.
[Moto X Q&A] Wansanta:
They are both great phones but I agree, I would not get a 16GB phone without an external SD Card, which the Moto X doesn't have. I would only get a 32GB Moto X.
[Moto X Q&A] kdog350:
Yeah, I couldn't go with a phone that has less than 32gb of storage. The LG G3 is a good phone, but the speed and look of the UI really bothered me when I tried it out. Also, that screen is way too big for me. With battery tests it looked like the G3 didn't have that much better battery life than the moto x, but it is removable which is a plus if you get an extra battery and an extra charger.

The HTC One M8 is a great phone if you don't mind having a 4 mp camera.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajmillinger:
Since I have been on ni2, the metadata when streaming bluetooth in my car seems to get stuck on the first song played for most albums I have through Google play music all access. Very few albums work correctly where the track name advances with the song. Music plays fine just the metadata gets stuck. If I get a call and then music reconnects, the track title updates. Any ideas on the culprit for this and how to fix? Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BadKarma81:
Not sure, but I have the same issue, also happens with spotify.
[X 2014 Android Development] bhp090808:
Tool has been updated and is now a Multi-Tool. See below for added options.

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*****Tool updated 11-12-2014 to V-4.1 - All images and modem have been updated to stock unrooted from motorolas firmware release for the xt1095 for both full wipe and no wipe options. Also added option to install Lollipop OTA update (thanks graffixnyc)********

ROOT option for 5.0 has been added. (Chainfire is a god among men)

Perm TWRP install for 5.0 option is also added.

I made this for my own personal use , but figured I'd share. I take no credit for the recovery images in this tool. I just put everything together in a simple tool. This is a simple one click recovery flasher and also a means to gain root. The tool will push the SuperSU update zip to your phones internal storage. You can then flash the TWRP (thanks Dees_Troy). After twrp is flashed the tool will then reboot you into recovery so you can flash the SU.zip to gain root. If you choose, you can then flash the stock recovery.

For L root you must have updated to L and must have USB debugging enabled. Phone will reboot to boot loader and then boot chainfires custom boot.img.

*****"Please be intelligent and only use this if you have a Pure Edition Moto X 2014 (XT1095) and have already unlocked your bootloader. I assume no responsibility if you cant read or follow instructions.*****

Use this tool at your own peril. I have tested numerous times and have had no issues. Hope this makes someone's life easier.

Have a nice day!

Instructions: download and unzip file on desktop (sorry windows only). Open tool folder and click RUN_ME.bat. Its ugly but it works great.

*** Confirmed working on XT1092 and XT1097 unbranded variants for root***

If your boot loader does not unlock do not use this tool.

Note- if you use full restore with these variants it will flash XT1095 firmware.. Do so at your own risk

DOWNLOADS:

V-3

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001604540

V-4.1

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001609538
[X 2014 Android Development] bhp090808:
TWRP has been updated to 2.8.1.0. touch issues have been fixed and recovery is fully functional. thanks again Dees_Troy! someone buy those guys at teamwin some beers.

Also buy some beers for graffixnyc and chainfire for all that they do
[X 2014 Android Development] jonata:
hi mate,

can I use on my moto X european version ? (XT 1092) I've just unlocked bootloader ...
[X 2014 Android Development] bhp090808:
Does your build match build listed above? If it does maybe. Only tested on xt1095
[X 2014 Android Development] mirdones:
My Build is KXE21.187-30.3.

What is the difference between this builds?

Mine is Brazilian version XT1097
[X 2014 Android Development] jonata:
yes. the same build ,KXE21.187-42 - Android 4.4.4 .... XT 1092 (EUROPE)

so I can flash :laugh:

Right ?
[X 2014 Android Development] bhp090808:
If build matches in theory it should work but I can not say for sure. If you wish to try do so at your own risk. I have only tested on XT1095.
[X 2014 Android Development] bhp090808:
The recoveries are made for XT1095 on build KXE21.187-42 don't know if they'll work with yours. As stated above if you wish to try do so at your own risk
[X 2014 Android Development] jonata:
tks mate ...

rooted OK !!!

:highfive:
[X 2014 Android Development] bhp090808:
Good to hear