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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
Yeah man. I feel the same way.

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Today, I booked an S8+ offline too. If my Samsung shop order doesn't come by 2nd-3rd May, I'm thinking of cancelling my online order, and getting my offline pre-order. I've been given the guarantee of receiving my phone on 2nd even if I booked today.:p

I even emailed Samsung estore CS to ask the details about procedure and duration of cancellation of order, lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Aman Banka:
My device is heading towards Bhiwandi Sort Centre, here's the detailed tracking history:

I stay in Thane, so expecting the device to reach me on 2nd May, as tomorrow is May Day holiday.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krumbs:
Agreed! I had first pre-booked on Flipkart within couple of hours of the page going live... and then I cancelled it and pre-booked on the Samsung site, assuming buying directly from the company shop would be the smarter thing to do. Lol!

Lesson learnt.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abthegreat:
Tell me about it, sat here refreshing the page endlessly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Aman Banka:
BTW, as I have booked the Galaxy S8 from Flipkart, can anyone let me know after I receive the device which mobile number is registered for activating the device to get Free Wireless Charger from Samsung, the one used while opening Flipkart account [Mentioned in Update Mobile/Email section in My Account of Flipkart] or the one mentioned in Delivery Address?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
The phone number used to order
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhisheak.bansal:
You will get pre-book SMS from Samsung on the number which get registered for pre-booking offer.

PS use that number for my galaxy app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Aman Banka:
There's no SMS from Samsung as I have booked via Flipkart. I guess the number in which I'm getting device shipment updates from Flipkart is the one registered for pre-booking offer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
2nd OTA rolling out for S8/+ in India and

https://www.sammobile.com/2017/04/3...date-in-india-with-display-color-balance-fix/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhisheak.bansal:
Ok, I got a SMS from sammy, maybe beacuse I booked offline.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] silentwitness1:
I called the samsung store again in phoenix mills and mentioned that I got a sms from samsung saying 2nd may, got a response we cant confirm this we will let you know for sure by tomorrow if we will give you the phone by tuesday. So lets see tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raunak.0731:
Do you have it for s8 or s8+??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sweetvar26:
Oops sorry! Flipkart. I don't live in a Metro, not sure if that matters.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hellboygr8:
Loving the S8+

So Flipkart delivered mine today at 11am. Have been glued to it the entire day! Loving the phone. Ditching the Pixel for sure. And may even start using this as the primary phone instead of the iphone7+.

PS: The tweets you guys saw were mine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Cool what else u got in box send us some pics
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Er. Aditya:
Awesome show some pics of that beauty
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hellboygr8:
Just like the iPhone 7 pre-orders, Flipkart has done some special packaging. Inside there's 1) the phone box, 2) one musical card (yes!) that keeps saying how this decision is going to change my life, 3) a S8 branded year planner. You can see them in this photo I had posted on Twitter.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Er. Aditya:
Man flipkart has destroyed our lives with its pathetic service but ur a lucky guy i guess bro can u post a pic of the camera mods this beast has

Thanks a million
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hellboygr8:
The back camera modes that come pre-installed are the Pro, Panorama, Selective Focus, Slow Mo, Hyperlapse, Food & Virtual shot. You can add a bunch more from the Samsung store. The front one has Selfie, Wide selfie, Selective focus and virtual shot. And the camera is amazing. It is indeed better than the one on the S7 Edge.

PS: Flipkart is nice. They always deliver my pre-orders super fast. :P
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Er. Aditya:
Awesome bro ur great any screen shots and device pics would be a good night gift before hitting weed snd bed
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhigupta7:
Saw the demo s8 and s8+ today. found the s8+ too big. sticking to the s8. Retailer has confirmed to receive stock on 2nd afternoon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Cool which city and store buddy ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Er. Aditya:
Deleted
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhisheak.bansal:
Plz suggest some good quick charge power bank.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jass619:
I've been using Xiaomi 20k mah quick charge powerbank for about 8 months now..pretty satisfied with its performance..recommended [emoji1360]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] antisocialbratt:
s8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhisheak.bansal:
I have pretty bad experience with after sales support from Xiaomi.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rajarshi10:
Is this for all pre-orders or chosen some? Can anyone confirm?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] antisocialbratt:
I hope everyone as they did mentioned in preorder regarding some delight offers for preordering from flipkart.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rajarshi10:
That's only for the wireless charger. I guess this is only for a few selected people who got the phone before the release date of 2nd May.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhisheak.bansal:
Navbar burn in: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/navbar-buttons-burning-screen-t3598116
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hellboygr8:
I think this packaging and goodies will go to all preorders.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Er. Aditya:
Hey good morning bro ...still waiting for the pics bro

Man which case ur using ? And tempered glass ?

How they feel while typing ? Any rainbow effects ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rohank1009:
I was browsing through websites of Croma, Reliance Digital, etc and Croma seems to be store pick up at two outlets (High Street and Oberoi) in Mumbai within 2 hours.

I called up their customer care to confirm this but they don't know anything. Since I haven't prebooked, I was looking for options to purchase this. May call up the stores to check once they are open.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Er. Aditya:
Bro u can always join here

https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAEAYfNRA44vJ9t1hhw
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] samsoid:
Anyone here familiar with the cancellation policy for samsungs online store? Has anyone cancelled yet? Seems like flipkart and offline retailers are doing a better job in terms of delivery
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Check your private msg helloboy
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raunak.0731:
I wanted one for the s8.. amazon it is.. btw how is aliexpress.. anybody tried ordering from there..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vishanth:
When did you receive your order?? did you get selected in the flipkart's select8 contest??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Hey buddy why don't u join our telegram group
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
+1 waiting for you in telegram nishanth
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] funtoosh:
IF you have already ordered with Samsung shop, you better stick to it as cancelling now and then ordering with Flipkart might just further delay your order.

Most likely orders will be shipping today for most of the customers except for few who were late in ordering

I ordered S8+ Midnight black on 26th Apr and i was told by Samsung Customer care yesterday that it will be shipped today i.e. 1st May

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hiemanshu:
That's approximate. Not sure when they start delivering and what order. I ordered on the 19th, no response yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] funtoosh:
Just go to https://shop.samsung.com/in/ and click on Live Chat at the bottom right corner and ask them about it, atleast that's where they told me that my phone will be shipped on 1st May

They will need your ordering date and order number

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hiemanshu:
They said that before I ordered on 19th also.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] funtoosh:
Yeah so i guess it will start shipping today, but i know how it's waiting for gadgets, but it's best to wait else you will end up delaying it further
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krumbs:
I have a feeling Samsung's customer support has no idea when shipping will actually start. "We will start shipping on May 1" must be a generic canned response fed into the system!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] funtoosh:
I doubt that because the they first asked me my order date as well as order id, then after checking they told me the shipping date
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krumbs:
I had cancelled my Note 7 preorder last year. And it went off smoothly. I just had to send them a mail with the order id and, two days later, they reversed the credit card transaction.

But as others have suggested, I would recommend waiting it out for couple of days more, before cancelling and buying from some other retailer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krumbs:
Connected with Samsung customer support, and got a canned response saying shipping will start from May 2. Screenshot attached.

Wondering how some folks here were told shipping starts from May 1. Rather confusing!

Update -- Called the number mentioned in the chat, and I was told the phone will be delivered by May 12! Not May 5! Even though I had booked on April 24 and, afaik, was in the first round of preorders.

This is for the Midnight Black version. I suggest you call up and check on your order status, too.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] funtoosh:
You may want to clarify to the customer care again that it's a S8 and not S8+ because they are out of stock for S8 Midnight Black, but they do have stock of S8+ atleast that's what their website suggests

Thanks

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Weired i just called on the same number and again after checking my order details they told me that it will be either dispatched today or evening or latest by tomorrow as according to them invoice is not yet generated for my order

btw i ordered today 3 products 1 Phone + 2 Covers

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krumbs:
That's indeed weird. Did you also order the Midnight Black S8+? Maybe this issue is only with the black version. Gold and Blue seem to be in abundant supply!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] funtoosh:
Yeah i ordered Midnight Black S8+

I'm just going to wait it out even if they deliver it by 12th as who knows if the other retailer delays it further
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abthegreat:
Call them ASAP, they provided a Fedex Tracking number. S8+ black ordered on 22nd April. Said its dispatched from warehouse and i should receive a formal message once its with Fedex.

1800407267864

1 for English

5 for Webstore

Edit: Checked the tracking it was dispatched yesterday from Chennai for Hyderabad, Scheduled delivery date 3/5/17. Stoked ! Looks like webstore is typically indian and not updated !

Edit2: Would have been awesome if it were delivered today, Its already in Hyderabad per tracking
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krumbs:
Do you think you will get the extra goodies, like the musical card and the planner? Or was that reserved only for a select few Flipkart customers?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sweetvar26:
What's the Telegram group for?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nisarpari:
i ordered on 20th.. flipkart dispatched it from Banglore and already reached in Delhi sort centre at Dwarka.. i hope they will deliver it tomorrow. i got my gadgetsheild protector today... nice timing!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kishoremuvva:
Ordered from samsung online and now I called them they told me that it's already shipped and gave me tracking number .. through that number i came to know it's in Hyderabad tomorrow i will get mostly
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abthegreat:
Package weight is 1.1lbs/.5kgs unlikely all those would be included. Also you can see from my order date I wasnt really that early ? I just hope Fedex doesnt screw up, their delivery agents in my locality have delayed most of my packages upto a week :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] funtoosh:
Date of order ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kishoremuvva:
19th
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hiemanshu:
Called them and they gave me an Econ Express tracking number!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] funtoosh:
anybody here from western india received tracking details and if shows the source city? Just need to know even if western india residents are going to receive it from Bangalore/Chennai.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hiemanshu:
Shipped from Chennai.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ravi_1909:
People who are getting tracking numbers from samsung shop can you please confirm which city do you reside in? I ordered the phone on 20th April and called the samsung shop right now and they said my S8+ has not yet shipped.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] funtoosh:
You appear to be from Bangalore so they will definitely ship you from southern india, but i want to know if anybody from Maharashtra or Gujarat ordered it and received tracking details, just need to find out if they are even shipping from Bhiwandi/Mumbai
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] testimony:
Ordered on 29th. Told that it will ship today. Over the phone they told me in 2 weeks. Dont know what to make of it (ordered from samsung estore)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] funtoosh:
I ordered on 26th and i'm told that it will be shipped today evening or latest by tomorrow, being in Surat/Gujarat so if it's shipped from chennai i don't think i'll receive it before Thursday/Friday
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ravi_1909:
I am from Mumbai. I guess we will have to wait a little longer. Let me know once you get the shipping details.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sidz007:
Terms and conditions have been changed for claiming free wireless charger

Please check the Samsung site and on the device page click on TnC.

Now you don't need to register by 8th May with Samsung pay and do many steps.

Just login to Galaxy app by 30th June and claim it.

I ordered S8+ Midnight black from the webstore. Still no updates for my device shipment.

ordered on 28th. From Bangalore
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vishanth:
Which one did you buy? Matte or Clear? Could you share some pic of it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nisarpari:
clear... will upload pic after applying the skin.. (if i dont mess it :p..)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] silentwitness1:
called samsung store again right now, they are still saying we have not received any information from samsung on giving the phone tomorrow they will confirm latest by 7pm today.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
Thanks for the tip man! I called them up and received a tracking number as well.. Samsung CCE said on the call that my shipment was handed over to Fedex on 29th April, and delivery is scheduled for 3rd May.

Yay!

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Pune here. Shipped from Chennai.

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Nope. Most probably the goodies were only for the Select 8. The 'special merchandise'. Its laughable.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
Tracking says that the shipment is already in Pune.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vin4yak:
Even I'm in Hyderabad and my S8+ is the Secunderabad Sort facility since early morning. We won't get our devices today since it's Labor day! (May 1st). Should definitely get it by tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sidz007:
Could you check the Samsung site and let us know if your order status changed to anything else than 'Processing' since it's already shipped for you.

Mine still says 'Processing'
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] funtoosh:
when did you ordered it ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayank shekhar:
Talked to a Samsung Store guy, he said the stocks will come in tomorrow by noon and whoever registered on 19th will get from that lot first.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Funkym0nkey:
Even my FK shipment is in Mumbai. Should get it tomorrow.

S8+ Midnight black.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] twisted_mind:
Not sure if this has been posted earlier but for those who've ordered through the samsung estore... E-store contact number-1800 40 SAMSUNG (7267864) press 5 after dialing.

Got this info from the livechat who refused to help me... :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] silentwitness1:
which city?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayank shekhar:
Gurgaon
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
It says processing since the day I placed my order. It's gonna be processing even after I get the delivery of my shipment lol

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Morning of 22nd April.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] silentwitness1:
ok cool thanks. Still no word from the bombay samsung guys :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] newdon07:
Got a call from croma store, sohna road, gurugram that I can collect the device by tomorrow after 3 P.M. prebooked on 25th April!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
My S8+ is sitting in a warehouse just 3 kms from my place. If Samsung hasn't given specific instructions for delivery date to be 3rd May, I'll get it tomorrow for sure.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] whosaysjohn:
I guess some big cities will get offline pre-order starting tomorrow. My seller, after my pestering confirmed that I can collect my s8 plus tomorrow evening.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krumbs:
It might be helpful if folks also mention the colour they opted for. I think those who chose Midnight Black are the ones who will be waiting the longest! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
Mine is midnight S8+.. Will get it tomo/day after.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vin4yak:
You mean Gurugram? :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rajarshi10:
Many places got VR headsets for free such as Brazil and the US. We should've been given a VR headset this year as well. What'll we do with a freaking wireless charger?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaidev.s:
I've prebooked a S8 plus. Can someone tell me whether I'll lose warranty if I root the device? Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krumbs:
Yes. Moreover, Samsung Pay won't work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaidev.s:
Thanks, I'm more worried about the warranty. Good to know that we came claim warranty if we root the device..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krumbs:
The good news is that the VR headset that came with the Note 7 (2016 version) works with both the S8 and S8+ (though it is a tight fit).

https://xdaforums.com/mobile-vr/gear-vr/gear-vr-2016-galaxy-s8-t3585476/page2

Of course, you will need to buy the motion controller separately. But I suppose you can pick up the 2016 version of Gear VR for a lower price.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hiemanshu:
How much is the new Gear VR in India?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] silentwitness1:
called again at 7, he still says we have not received any stock or message from samsung as to when the phone will be available. We will let you know as soon as it comes.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krumbs:
Not sure if it has been officially released in India. You can preorder it on MobileFun for 9k (with the motion controller, which is priced at 3.5k).

http://in.mobilefun.com/search/?s=gear+vr
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hiemanshu:
Haha. No more preorders for me :P This was my first pre-order ever with the S8+. I'll wait to get things from the shops locally.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] divyanshu jain:
Hey, did anyone pre-booked the device at samsung store on no cost emi?, if yes are we required to pay any processing fee, for example if the product costs 24000, we are required to pay 2000/month for the 12 month tenure only, or we need to pay any additional charges, please help urgent, TIA.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
If it is a no cost emi than there are no extra charges apart from the principal amount.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] divyanshu jain:
Thanks, cause the guy at samsung store was asking for 2% extra
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] h3llboy911:
No extra cost. I bought through bajaj finserve 9 months emi.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhisheak.bansal:
No processing or any sort of fee for no cost EMI.

If bajaj charges any processing fee it will clearly mentioned on the agreement.

For instance I bought a Dell laptop from local dealer he said 750 extra as file charge and same was mentioned in the bajaj portal as processing fee.

So if anyone is asking for extra money which is not documented than it is probably cheating.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] S6EdgeIndia:
I booked from Spice Hot Spot on 26th evening. At 6 PM received a call from them that my Midnight Black S8 has arrived and I can pick it. Left office immediately and rushed home. At 6:30 they again called and said that they cannot deliver it today so not to come. I tried to reason out but in vain. So reached their store and they showed me email from Samsung Regional head which stated "Stocks of S8 and S8+ will arrive at offline stores after afternoon of 1st May. In no circumstances should the devices be activated before 2nd May when sale commences officially. ONLY PRE-ORDER CUSTOMERS WILL RECEIVE DEVICES DURING 2nd-4th MAY. Selling the devices before 2nd May will attract penalty from the seller."

Even after I tried to emotionally blackmail them, convince them, gave them example of Apple launch (they had valid point stating that whatever Apple does on launch is on LAUNCH DATE. We too are launching tomorrow.) - I could see they were helpless. The store people too were feeling bad seeing my sad face and restlessness, they kept apologising for making me return empty handed. I just looked at the Black Box with S8 written in shining blue and walked away.

Tomorrow can't pick it up in morning. So will have to wait till evening.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] saj2001ind:
Thanks for detailed information..so stores actually got the stocks today itself right , and tomm morning sale starts to all ?