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[Galaxy S6 General] ombadboy:
Does Carphone Warehouse sell it SIM-Free? And how are there return policies?

I know for once Amazon would be no questions asked return/replacement within the first year of purchase.
[Galaxy S6 General] trancem:
CPW have the phones, however the colour I want (Gold) says 4-6 weeks!:(

Not sure on their return policies as I don't think i've ever bought a SIM-Free phone from them
[Galaxy S6 General] gavinfabl:
CPW returns are fine BUT don't buy in store. Buy online to get distance selling protection. 14 day returns. And can be returned to any CPW store for refund or exchange. Make sure it's in mint condition.
[Galaxy S6 General] Jrhoop:
Pre-ordered a sapphire black SGS6 from CPW yesterday. I was told the ordering screen said the 7th April but would be the 10th. :eek:
[Galaxy S6 General] ombadboy:
Do they provide CPW Warranty the first year or do I have to go thru Samsung?

I am looking to rooting my phone and I don't want to have to deal with Samsung if something unrelated would go wrong.
[Galaxy S6 General] Super Chimp:
I'm pretty sure the CPW warranty comes as a paid optional extra.
[Galaxy S6 General] LoverOfTech:
CPW policy. From their website

SIM free phones bought in store

You can swap your SIM free phone for a different handset within 14 days of buying it.

You can only swap your phone for a different model once.

You can't return your phone and get a refund.
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
Avoid CPW they send the phone to samsung if you take it to them. Id just wait for amazon to release the device. It might be a bit longer but in the long run its worth it.
[Galaxy S6 General] ombadboy:
Sound advice which I shall take. Amazon has never failed me (other than how they handle pre-orders on electronics). Their return policy and custom service is second to none. Let's hope it's not too late. Anyone know how long it usually takes them to stock a product after release?
[Galaxy S6 General] big_b0sss:
Here is a good deal from direct mobiles

http://www.directmobiles.co.uk/24-months/43-49-sp-35973.php

£43.49/m for 64gb handset

Anybody know if samsung going to honour warranty if anything goes wrong with the phone if i buy from them.
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
See pervious posts for prices. CW sell sim free but only standard s6 at moment. They are a home to be honest with regards to pre ordering and keeping you updated. I would personally take the Amazon route or go to Samsung direct.

I've had difficulties with Samsung warranty but my issue was an extreme. Samsung warranty is pretty simple, report it, they arrange for some packaging material to be sent to you with next day delivery postage, you send it to their service centre using the packaging material they sort it out and send it back next day delivery. Pretty quick, about 4 days max.
[Galaxy S6 General] Phil750123:
i would imagine you could take it to any EE store as your contract is with them afterall.
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
Well for the M9 it was released on the 31st and the device got out to people on the 2nd/3rd of April.
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Samsung will honour warranty as long as you have proof of purchase. The best option in any situation is to register the device with Samsung. Then you don't have to worry as they will just deal with any warranty issues no questions.

https://my.eu.samsung.com/mysamsung...vHABARZtwLIiWCjVbawYuplkRoELGOuKT&language=uk

I've always registered my device and have been better off having done that. Had an issue with my TV and they dealt with it quickly.

Of course if you but from networks, they have their own warranty but like it's been mentioned, some, like CW, will send it directly to Samsung anyway so with checking how they deal with warranty issues and if like CW, then bypass them and go straight to Samsung.
[Galaxy S6 General] superleeds27:
Still holding out to see if we'll see a better deal for buying outright!

i think £574 at Handtec is the best so far!
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
They're prices are a hell of a lot cheaper, e.g 64gb edge, £760 at Samsung, £601 at handtec. I'd be wary as this throws up alarms for me. Check with then about pricing and whether if you pre order, they will guarantee the price quoted or whether they will increase the price.

Just been on an online chat with Handtec. They couldn't give me a direct answer for the price m hive price differences so be wary.

Me

Hi, I'm just querying the prices quoted for the s6 and s6 edge. They seem to be a lot cheaper than what even Samsung are giving. Are they guaranteed prices with you?

Dave

I would like to inform you this price may increased after S6 arrives.

Me

Ah OK thank you. So if I pre order, there's a chance you will increase the price? I can't understand why the prices are so low because for some of the variants, the price has already been announced.

Dave

Because we have different distributors that is why price fluctuate.

Me

OK thanks
[Galaxy S6 General] jhericurls:
That is the ex-VAT price. The Handtec prices aren't much cheaper. The 64GB edge works out at about £730 once you include delivery.

Handtec is a legit retailer.
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
I didn't mean anything about whether handtec are legit or not. Thanks for correcting about vat, I didn't realise the price was without vat in the search results. I've heard a lot if bad stories about handtec but even undercutting prices by £30-£40 is still a point to question.
[Galaxy S6 General] Bilhouse:
I got the same email last night from Amazon.de.

However the site still lists the Galaxy S6 64GB as well as other models arriving on April 10th. If there was a delay they would have changed or removed the date. I think they are perhaps just warning customers that there could be a possible delay. I will wait till next Tuesday and see if the date changes.
[Galaxy S6 General] jhericurls:
In that case no point you looking for a cheaper deal, just deal direct with Samsung.

But I rather deal with Handtec over the likes of CPW.
[Galaxy S6 General] Hawke84:
Samsung you get a £30 accessory voucher if ordering before 8th
[Galaxy S6 General] jhericurls:
Bit of a false economy, as you will be spending more money. £50 wireless charger or £45 case... no thanks.
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
How is that worked out? Wouldn't that make the wireless charging pad £20 and the case £15?
[Galaxy S6 General] jhericurls:
Yeah that's a £20 or £15 you didn't need to spend.
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Surely you'd need a worked charger if you're buying the s6? But then again I guess you can still charge using micro USB and fast charger. Charges faster that way as well compared to wireless charging in general (in my opinion on checking the output on several wireless charging pads). I'm not completely sure if Samsung were referring to wireless or wired charging when they said 10 minutes of charging would give you 4 hours use.
[Galaxy S6 General] Jrhoop:
The free gift from CPW was a wireless charger but my experience of wireless charging is that its useful but just not at the stage it will replace wired charging. Maybe some time soon.
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Yeah it takes forever to charge on wireless. OK for overnight I guess but I'm sure I saw a YouTube video from Samsung talking about the 10 minute charge and they place the s6 onto the charging pad.
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
No the quick charging is only with wired charging. Wireless chargers can't output the power needed for that speed charging.
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Yeah I knew that :D:D I thought that with the dual wireless tech that's in the s6 (qi the other one) that it could have upgraded the charging. My experience with wireless charging has been that it varies from one to another.
[Galaxy S6 General] hunhool:
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[Galaxy S6 General] qwertyuiop89:
Does anyone know of a UK retailer (online or high street) that will have the 64GB models in stock on 10 April? Sim free, of course.

As far as I know, Amazon DE has delayed indefinitely, CPW says "4-6 weeks" and Handtec doesn't say when they're going to have them in stock...
[Galaxy S6 General] adam17284:
I pre-ordered the S6 32GB in Black with Carphone Warehouse as an O2 Upgrade and got Unlimited Texts & Calls with 5GB of data for £39 a month with a upfront cost of £59.99 with a free Black Samsung Wireless Charger. (Decent Deal I think personally)

Mobiles.co.uk has the same tariff deal as an O2 upgrade for £4.99 upfront cost for the same handset (no free wireless charger). If anyone is interested in that? Not so sure myself going through them, thats why I have stuck with Carphone Warehouse.

Can anyone confirm (who have pre-ordered the phone (S6 or S6 Edge) via Carphone Warehouse, have they had any notification that there phone has yet been dispatched ready for delivery on 10th April? :D:D:D:D
[Galaxy S6 General] Outcasst:
I have taken the exact same deal as you. I have not yet received an e-mail. I did place my order over the phone though. The service rep said it would definitely be with me on the 10th, between 7:30am and 7:30pm.
[Galaxy S6 General] adam17284:
Yeah me too. Got the phone call before they even went on pre-order on the website. To be honest, i ended up changing my tariff a few days ago because when i first did the pre-order the tariff was £38 a month but an upfront cost of £109.99. I rang them, changed the tariff and then they refunded my card :D:D:D . I too was told definitely be delivered on 10th April....... but I just have this feeling it won't be :crying: :crying:

When the S4 came out, which i'm upgrading from now, it wasn't released on the correct day, it was a day late, but that was due to Samsung themselves, and as an apology, everyone got about £30 of free apps.

I haven't received an e-mail confirmation either and we won't until they actually receive the phones due to the IMEI number etc
[Galaxy S6 General] Outcasst:
I originally went for a £43/month £29.99 upfront combination with o2, which was for 5GB of data. I then saw that EE were offering pretty much the same deal of £43.49/month but for 10GB of data instead. For some reason they denied my credit application, so I ultimately went back to o2.
[Galaxy S6 General] Awais321:
Hi i ordered an edge directly from Samsung UK on the 1st of April. I don't have an estimated delivery date or anything.. Does anyone know when orders placed around then will be sent out?

Also iv read about a £30 in box voucher for direct samsung pre orders. Will I be getting one because I didn't see any mention of it?

Thanks
[Galaxy S6 General] Hawke84:
What size did you order?
[Galaxy S6 General] Awais321:
The 64gb
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Samsung's website says that any orders from their online store or Samsung experience stores will be delivered a day early.

As for carphone warehouse, they are famous for being rubbish at any kind if communication so don't call them or expect anything until your phone has been despatched. Once a phone has been allocated to your order, you'll get an email with delivery details and tracking.
[Galaxy S6 General] adam17284:
Carphone Warehouse have informed me that they guarantee the phone will be delivered on 10th April, but part of me is thinking they are just saying that to get you to sign up to the contract/upgrade via them. I'm not holding my breath for a 10th April home delivery. I just find it strange that T-Mobile in the US is allowed to release the phone earlier than anyone else, even Samsung themselves :(:(:(
[Galaxy S6 General] hunhool:
You were right!! Rang them up today and asked few questions about my pre-order. The offer was removed 2 days later, due to a price match (or what).
[Galaxy S6 General] geovass:
I order through Samsung Online on the first day of preordering, a couple of weeks ago with April 9th delivery (edge 64/white).

Sent from my Galaxy Note Edge
[Galaxy S6 General] Hawke84:
On the Samsung website 64gb says delivered on 24th april
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Did you still get to keep your order in place?
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Yes it was originally 9th April, as I mentioned about Samsung experience store and online purchases get delivered a day early, but since the pre order the date has slipped. First come first served I guess. Can't expect more than that.
[Galaxy S6 General] hunhool:
Yes. Received my preorder contract/information a couple of days ago.
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
That's great news! Always best to check, more so if the deal isn't there anymore!
[Galaxy S6 General] Awais321:
Yeah I ordered on the first and it said to be shipped on the 24th April. But I rung samsung and they said that the 24th is a no-later-than-this date and that they would ship stock as and when they get it but the stated date is the latest and people will most likely receive pre orders before this. Only problem for me is this means I have no idea when I'm going to get mine except that it won't be after the 24th. On the issue of the in box voucher from Samsung UK is this for everyone who preorders from them because I have no indication of this on my order and didn't when I ordered either? Would be a nice surprise if I got one.
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Yes, tge voucher is only for pre orders from Samsung directly. Pre orders before 9th April I think. It's automatic and won't show on your order information. The actual voucher is included in the packaging with your phone.
[Galaxy S6 General] superleeds27:
Still undecided what to do.

Order direct with Samsung/handtec or hold out for a few weeks and see what eBay has to offer!
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
I've learnt from past not to be the first running out from the gates to buy one but to wait as the price inevitably goes down.
[Galaxy S6 General] trancem:
Not had any update from Amazon.de so thinking of cancelling my pre-order

Does anyone know if Samsung Experience Stores will have the phone for sale on Friday?

Might be worth popping to one and trying my luck there!
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Most probably. They'd be one of the stores I'd expect to have stock on release day. Just give them a call tomorrow to double check.
[Galaxy S6 General] trancem:
Will do, thanks :good:
[Galaxy S6 General] GR36:
Pre ordered mine though CPW as an upgrade.

went for the 32gb as they didn't know when the 64 would be available. Hoping they ship early - he said on the phone it was a possibility but as with everything form CPW i never know if its just to get your to sign up.

Got a much better deal then through o2 directly anyway.
[Galaxy S6 General] Hawke84:
Ordered my 32gb direct from Samsung. They said they will start to ship ship out on 8th so we will definitely have it on 10th
[Galaxy S6 General] LoverOfTech:
Has anyone ordered from Samsung got the "preparing for dispatch" on their order yet? Not an issue just wondering.
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
I just ordered from samsung as well they have 28 day returns if I decide to return it which is good :) mine says it will ship on the 10th on the website? Or is that just a general estimate?
[Galaxy S6 General] Hawke84:
Mine still says order processed
[Galaxy S6 General] LoverOfTech:
Cheers, Same as mine. Was reported we could receive one day early due to pre ordering via Samsung. Guess I'll wait for the text messages to arrive Wednesday onwards.
[Galaxy S6 General] ombadboy:
Let us know your order status because Amazon stock I reckon is closely related to how much Samsung needs for it's own orders. I am holding out getting it from Amazon and I hope I can hold out and not budge!
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Mentioned this before, all orders from Samsung estore that were placed early before the estimated delivery date was change will actually their phone a day early on 9th April so expect delivery on Thursday.
[Galaxy S6 General] Hawke84:
U have more will power than me!
[Galaxy S6 General] marcochapita:
So I'm seeing that most are going for the 32gb not the 64
[Galaxy S6 General] ombadboy:
I'm telling you mate.. It's NOT easy.. And it'll get worse when the forums will start getting flooded on Friday with 'I got my S6 posts..'
[Galaxy S6 General] Hawke84:
I'll make sure I send you a picture :p hard thing will be NOT rooting to me my warranty until someone figures out a root method that doesn't trip Knox....

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64gb isn't put for another 2 weeks
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
Did anyone find a way to root without tripping knox? I thought they never managed on the note 4. Wont matter anyway if you get through amazon.
[Galaxy S6 General] Hawke84:
I bought from samsung direct.... I know there towel root in S5 but if note 4 never had a method then maybe less hope
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Originally it was for 9th April so some will get it then. I nearly ordered the 64gb but held off temptation! I wonder why people haven't gone for the 64gb. Would have thought that would have been the better option? The note 4 is 32gb but you get microSD card expansion on note 4.
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Yeah I have yet to find a root method that doesn't trip Knox on the note 4. The only thing stopping me from rooting at the moment. Suspect s6/s6 edge will be the same.
[Galaxy S6 General] ermacwins:
The other thing I dislike apart from the battery is lack of custom rom support due to the exynos chip
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
That it's true. Hoping that with it being the global flagship models that there will be in time.
[Galaxy S6 General] Hawke84:
Yeah I'm hoping we will get some good devs with this phone
[Galaxy S6 General] marcochapita:
I would wait another week or two if is that case of nothing getting the 64gb version, but if is because of the money I completely understand I don't know yet if I would get 32gb because I'm afraid I will regret. I have a 32gb card on my s5 and I only use 5gb and on my phone still have 6gb free from the 16gb. So I don't think I would need the 64gb
[Galaxy S6 General] IndigoPlateau:
I ordered the S6 Black 32gb from Three network just under two weeks ago. Do UK Mobile network operators usually delivery handsets before release date if you pre-order with them?

Also, I'll be upgrading from the Galaxy S II I purchased back in May 2011! I winder if I'll notice a difference in stability and speed...;)
[Galaxy S6 General] Ns5x:
Has anyone tried preordering from UnlockedMobiles.com? I got my S4 from them two years ago and I had no problems with them
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
You will most likely get it on release date :)
[Galaxy S6 General] adam17284:
I know someone who carried out there upgrade through O2 direct for the Galaxy S6 and hers was dispatched on Friday and delivery is due tomorrow.

Wish Carphone Warehouse would hurry up as still waiting for my e-mail confirming dispatch :crying:
[Galaxy S6 General] Awais321:
Does anyone have any idea when the gold edge will be back in stock on the Samsung website?
[Galaxy S6 General] jhericurls:
24th April.
[Galaxy S6 General] X-Ter:
I just pre-ordered the white 32gb model from Carphone Warehouse I'll pick it up on Friday morning hopefully and play around with it all day and not get any work done :D
[Galaxy S6 General] trancem:
No update from Amazon.DE so I've cancelled my order.

Gonna bite the bullet and purchase from here. Will try my luck for a Gold one at Samsung store on Friday
[Galaxy S6 General] LoverOfTech:
Samsung store online claim pre orders will be delivered on the 10th. Despite the fact I had an email from Samsung saying reserve your S6 to pick/get your device a day early.

Same situation with my Note 4. Was promised a day early insteadI got it on release day. Not an issue but why make false promises.
[Galaxy S6 General] ombadboy:
i'm keeping mine until tomorrow. If they dont dispatch I assume they'll bring it in same time as Amazon UK so I'll get it from Amazon UK.
[Galaxy S6 General] qwertyuiop89:
Just had an email from Amazon.de explaining that stock was delayed, and offering a EUR 30 voucher, to get the T-Mobile variant instead. Apparently the only difference is that it comes with the T-Mobile welcome screen, and some carrier apps.

Presumably you can just disable the above, or flash an unbranded ROM easily?
[Galaxy S6 General] Bilhouse:
I got the same email.

I ordered the T-Mobile 64GB model now, since its unlocked. All I will do is flash the UK BTU via Odin and it will be exactly the same. So now I have two orders. I will see whichever comes first, but now I'm hoping its the T-Mobile variant as it saves me €30.
[Galaxy S6 General] ombadboy:
Got the email too but with all the issues the TMobile variant are having I think I'll skip their offer..
[Galaxy S6 General] Cr4z33:
I think issues are all related to T-Mobile USA only.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1
[Galaxy S6 General] marcochapita:
Hope they don't came exact same time ?
[Galaxy S6 General] Protagoras:
Yes, got the same email. Another difference: there is no 128gb version in the T-Mob one. I'm starting to think we'll never see the 128gb version. Sigh.
[Galaxy S6 General] Worzel666:
I wonder if you'll be able to flash an EE ROM to take advantage of the WiFi calling feature? I don't really want to be tied to a contract again, so I'm waiting for EE to say if this will be available from them to buy outright.
[Galaxy S6 General] Super Chimp:
TBH I had already gone to CPW & cancelled my Amazon.de order after the first email from them.
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
I haven't ordered from amazon.de but what do they mean by its delayed but you can buy a t-mobile one? Are amazon selling a payasyougo handset locked to T-Mobile DE?
[Galaxy S6 General] ombadboy:
No it will be unlocked, but carry T-Mobile branding (i.e. splash screen, carrier pre-installed apps, any branding on the back glass, etc.)
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
I think the devices will be delivered on friday from samsung. Mine is preparing for dispatch now, probably will be dispatched tomorrow and then arrive friday :).
[Galaxy S6 General] garymontague:
Can I ask what colour Edge you order and when you placed your order. Mine still says order processed.

Thanks
[Galaxy S6 General] Hawke84:
finally, mine is prepping for dispatch! :D
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
I didnt order an edge which is probably why mine is preparing for dispatch. 32GB S6 here.
[Galaxy S6 General] hmillhouse:
Preparing for dispatch too! Only ordered it yesterday - so I wasn't expecting it. 32gb white S6.

Edit... Just got a text saying delivery Thursday! From UKMail.com?
[Galaxy S6 General] LoverOfTech:
Preparing also... Think It will arrive Friday and not tomorrow personally. :D
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
I haven't got any texts unfortunately, does yours still say preparing for dispatch on samsungs website?
[Galaxy S6 General] hmillhouse:
Samsung website still says preparing for dispatch and Ukmail tracking says awaiting collection..

I guess they'll both marry up after it's collected by the courier. But the sms definitely says Thursday delivery.

Shame I'm out of the country until Saturday, so might not be able to collect it until Monday..! :(
[Galaxy S6 General] Super Chimp:
Mine has been despatched but when I asked in CPW I was told no one will be allowed to have them before Friday because that's the launch day for it.
[Galaxy S6 General] akpirani83:
region lock

does anybody know if I order from amazon.de, will the phone be region locked? I'm trying to use it in the US?
[Galaxy S6 General] uktechguru:
Yes it will be locked to Europe but you just have to either receive or make a call from a European sim for five minutes and it unlocks the region lock.
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
Yes I imagine it will, the note 4 had it I dont see why the S6 wouldnt.
[Galaxy S6 General] gtg465x:
Don't order from them. Handtec and clove will do a region unlock for you if you ask, as will expansys-usa and gsmnation.
[Galaxy S6 General] Jrhoop:
I rang to check my order and the guy said "it'll be ready for delivery tomorrow, ermm Friday."

Its the one thing that i hate about CPW!

(32gb btw)
[Galaxy S6 General] Hawke84:
just got a text from ukmail. mine is coming tomorrow :D
[Galaxy S6 General] LoverOfTech:
Text via Samsung says my order will be delivered tomorrow via UK mail. :D

Seems they stuck to there email promises despite the staff not knowing about I.
[Galaxy S6 General] ste1164:
I got that message also! Hope it happens :)