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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Meanee:
Best Buy is typically very strict with preorders and releasing stuff. When iPad 2 was coming out, all of them had a price of $10,000 until exact second Apple allowed to sell. Rumors are that even if you try to sell one at 10k, it still won't let you. Their systems are set up in that way. So, makes sense that they set up S8 SKUs to be available as soon as street date hits.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] km8j:
Anyone tried to convince a local store to sell one even though they technically cant? lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Nonbiasedhippo:
Well, I got charged for my two orders. Will probably sit for the next two days. lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dansan382:
just did my pre-order earlier today from Samsungs website. According to their website I'll have it Wednesday or Thursday
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] neophilly:
Who is your source?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dirquist:
I guess this is a worthless post but I have been following this thread for a while now and finally decided to really join the fun and become a member. I was hesitant because this is home to the experts and I'm no expert at all. I have an 8+ coming in Orchard Grey. I just have the order processed: ready for UPS like most. I got the same text saying it would ship Wednesday the 19th so any sooner is gravy in my book. Although I'm as excited as anyone.

I'm also USPS Mail Handler at the largest plant in the state of Washington (Seattle) which doesn't apply here but I may be able to provide some insight from the inside of that operation in the future so hopefully I can be slightly useful some day lol.

Super glad to be here :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] EVOme:
No offense, but only having two posts around here, I can't believe you until I see it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] se1000:
Very cool, welcome!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] soggly:
Well that fell through lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] siggystyle:
Welcome to the chaos!! Don't fret, everything from beginners to experts here... Heck, the beginners FLOCK to these forums, specifically for the expert advice/instruction!! ;)

Plus, everyone has a little something they can contribute, so again, welcome to the fold.........
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dtlehmai:
Has anyone gotten it yet in here

Has anyone gotten their phone yet? My label was printed on the 14th too, not sure how to tell what time, but no updates so far.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] androidsc:
Hoping for some Origin Scans tonight. It releases in India on the 19th and the pre reg site is open. I think Sammy wanted to be the first to ship. Plus alot of VZW ppl are supposed to get theirs on the 20th. Read between the lines and we should get ours between 18-20
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] jer21:
Your sources aren't good
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kuulhus:
Did you get any "exception" texts or notifications?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] cmart4:
based on the follow my delivery mapping of ups, i think i should have mine in about 2 hours or less. will post a pic when it gets here
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] debbie1420:
I'm no expert either. Honestly up until I ordered the s8 I never once went on xda. My bf goes on it all the time but not me. But I got the xda app as soon as I ordered the s8!!! I kinda thought that I shouldn't post but everyone here seems really cool and was fine with me coming in not knowing a damn thing lmao.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] g_patrick15:
A guy from Android Forums has confirmed that he picked his up from UPS today. Pics and everything.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dirquist:
Has anyone started thinking about cases and what you might use? Since I started buying bigger phones (Note 4 owner here) I have been using a wallet case so I can combine my wallet and phone which drastically reduces what I carry around. Thinking about the same thing but they cover so much of the phone somehow I kinda want to see this beautiful beast a little more undressed. Thinking I may buy a case from Amazon today just to have something right away and then if I don't love it wait for reviews to pop up and get something else. Has anyone bought anything in advance yet?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Meanee:
His butt, apparently...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Djapatos:
Ok.. So met with a UPS guy on my way from lunch. Here is what he thinks.

Most of us here got the same details "Order Process Ready for UPS" as of 4/13 at 5:39PM

He said the reason why it hasnt been updated even though its next day air its because although Tmobile created the label, they just dont wanna ship them out yet. Thats why UPS still hasnt picked them up yet.

He also said, the reason this happened is because tmobile knows how much volume they have so instead of processing the order around the time they are allowed to ship, they did it earlier so that people who pre-ordered will definitely get it on the 21st.

Hope that makes sense.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Oseis:
I hate you... jk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] MiOhMai01:
Spigen case (had to girl it up a little but with the glitter of course) and screen protector.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] km8j:
This is kind of common sense lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] sparky2029:
I bought the Spigen liquid Crystal clear case from Amazon. I wanted to be able to see the phone still which is why I went with the clear one. I don't know how well it's going to protect it. I think it's more for looks then anything with a little protection
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Meanee:
Wasn't that much of a secret, to he honest. T-Mobile printed labels, just didn't truck anything over to UPS. Therefore, UPS has nothing to deliver.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] siggystyle:
I bought an OtterBox Defender for my S8+, but that is NOT gonna be sleek or multi-functional, as ur specs require... I went solely on protecting the monstrous display (particularly the fragile curved edged glass, as those spots are the weakest)... I also like using the Holster as a stand for my media viewing (it works quite well)... They are as close to bombproofing as I think you can get (even tho there is no screen protection for 8's, which is a first), but I plan to find a good screen protector for that as well (BodyGuardz or Otterbox probably)... That's my config (even tho it will suck to not be able to show it off, unless removing it from the case - which I will from time to time, for VR of nothing else)...

P.S. Note 4 was awesome!! Had that one too (and Note 5, and Note 7,and WILL HAVE Note 8)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] speedysilwady:
Definitely not thinking its gonna arrive today for most people. If tracking hasnt updated last night, it probably wont update till later tonight (Assuming its gonna ship out and arrive tomorrow for the masses).

My expectations have been tempered by the Note 7 release. This is basically the same thing T-mobile is pulling this time. I wish they wouldnt have given us the Tracking Number until the day before they shipped it. Would have caused less anxiety imo...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] phasquare:
The Wait Continues...

Somehow I'm resigned now to the fact that we won't get them early after all. I was hoping against hope! LoL
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] sparky2029:
Once you get your phone and put the screen protector on do you think you can post if it's good or not?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] MiOhMai01:
Of course!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] pilot_xphile:
My tracking number shows and exception, but that came up when I changed delivery method to be picked up at a UPS hub, other than that it's just Ready For UPS.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] mweinbach:
Samsung patched the ability to remap the Bixby button.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] sparky2029:
Awesome thanks!

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Well that kinda sucks...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] BornAgainAndroid:
Proof?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] pilot_xphile:
I don't like bulky cases either. I got 2 Ringke clear cases (One Fusion case and one Air case) that I purchased last week when they went on sale. I like their design and quality seems pretty good. I'm also planning to get a Spigen Hybrid but I'm waiting to have the phone in hand and see how these two look like on it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] CadillacMike:
that's what mine shows, and I have it set to a UPS store
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] mweinbach:
https://www.xda-developers.com/sams...to-remap-the-bixby-button-on-the-galaxy-s8s8/

dude, stop asking for proof.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] g_patrick15:
Man y'all need proof for everything.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] BornAgainAndroid:
I've asked for proof once...and this was the first time. :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] mweinbach:
ok. it is annoying to keep having people ask.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] BornAgainAndroid:
I'm not sure who shat in your Cheerios this morning. If it's annoying, don't respond or just post a link to it next time.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dirquist:
I'm thinking I may get an OtterBox Defender now but just to go hiking with since I do a lot of that. Is it pretty easy to get it in and out or does the case degrade if you open it up and take the phone out frequently. Also, does it do a good job with keeping dust out? My girlfriend had a case similar to that a long time ago and it was in that case for a long time but when she took the phone out she found that her phone was a bit gross in that a lot of dust and crud built up inside somehow and even scratched it up a tiny bit. I think it was an off brand, OtterBox is probably way better.

I love the Note series and bought a Note 7 but they cancelled my order, we all know how that went. This is my first non Note phone since the Galaxy S. I have the Note 2 and 4, skipped 5 and was fired up for the 7. Got impatient waiting and had to hit this S8, plus I love the look of the edge phones, practical or not. Cant wait for this beast to arrive.

And to those others who posted their case choices. Thank you, I'm having fun looking them all up. I haven't refreshed my UPS app in nearly 15 minutes lol. A new record.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] mweinbach:
honey nut cheerios.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] jer21:
Google. Granted, poster should have included link in his comment.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] The Root:
Got a Spigen neo-hybrid clear and a Spigen ultra hybrid clear
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] cbutters:
Meh... I'd say if you post some info, post the source.... Your info was good, but in my opinion there is so much bad advice and hearsay on the internet, especially in the last few years. People used to not post unless they had actual information or an educated opinion. Now its like people are no longer post shy, everyone knows how to use a computer and wants to share their quick take thoughts. (I realize I'm ironically posting a quick-take thought... but F it, I've been around xda since before some of you graduated from diapers.) Because of this the flood gates have opened and "****posts" are everywhere.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dirquist:
Sounds like Spigen is a really popular brand. Gonna take some time to investigate those. Thanks everyone for the input.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] CB620:
People are confirmed getting their phones today. Any day now ladies and gents.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] mweinbach:
it just pisses me off seeing people get them. Its not that I dont like that people dont have them but i just really want mine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] redhatter:
Damm myups has mine as still wanting for pickup
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] km8j:
98.328972983938% of us have that problem
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] mweinbach:
that sounds like an accurate percent.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] siggystyle:
Well, I guess if you are careful with the case and open it correctly (without ripping it apart for speed or some such business) you can do so without damaging it... I have used defenders on all of my notes and s series as well (I have been strictly a note user since Note4, and came from S4, so this was my first venture back to the S-Series)... Like you, the HUGE edged display SCREAMED for me!! There really was no turning it down, even if I have to JUMP in a few months to get the Note8, I will... Oh wait, I am currently using the S7Edge because of the Note7 Recall, so this was my first S-Series after going "Note"... But what are you gonna do when they basically pull that beautiful Note7 from your cold dead hands?? Because that is pretty much how it went down...

Again tho, I remove my defenders often for cleaning and VR, and when they had the screen protectors built-in, yes, they got dust edged in there and stuff and it was a pain, but if you knew how to remove the case properly, it wasn't that big of a deal... This will not be the issue with the 8's tho, however, I would recommend some screen protection with the case (I will probably go Otterbox Alpha Glass - It will fit with Defender case, or Bodyguardz HD Contour - Made for curved edged displays, specifically the S8+, but it is not quite released yet... It was wonderful for my S7E and Note 7)... I also am a sucker for the curved displays, and the Note7 seemed to have the angles mastered... When they claimed that the S8's had the same angles, or possibly better, I knew it was going to be a marvelous d3bice, and couldn't resist it either... I think if you are wanting a case with solid protection, particularly hiking, as the Holster can be clipped to many packs and belts and the like, the Defender would be a great (best, IMO) option... Just remember the screen protection, and be picky about it, don't settle... ;)

Just my 2 cents anyway... To each their own, for sure...

***Oh, and one other thing, if their cases ever "FATIGUE" on you and just break, for anything other than just abuse, they are EXCELLENT about catering to their customers... They have sent me whole cases for free, and told me to keep the rest of what I had for backups and/replacement parts if needed (when I just had slight issues with cosmetics on the cases, I mean not even functional issues, but manufacturing cosmetic flaws)... So I trust that they will take care of any issues that don't arise from me just being that BRUTAL with it - and I never am, BC after all, I turn these puppies back in for JUMP! exchanges (unless I love them so much I purchase them), and in the case of the latter (no pun intended) I would keep it pristine as well...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] ElBeaner:
I'm in that boat :crying:

My status did change today from shipment notice to actual to ready for pickup though.

So hoping it gets handed to UPS tonight and gets here tomorrow
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] UniX1rm:
Just got charged WOO WOO
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] siggystyle:
This...........
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dirquist:
Great input, thank you. This will be my first edge display but seeing all the folks at work with the S6e and S7e Ive been dying to go down that road. I'm a big VR fan myself. I have the 2016 Gear VR and use the Note 4 in it although not designed for the Note 4 it does work, it just overheats so fast. Cant wait for this new setup. I also rock the HTC Vive which I love so much. I'm into Sim racing also and I have a pretty killer setup for that. VR has taken that hobby to an entire new level.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] soggly:
Same since the 13th, it doesn't have to be delivered soon (it does) but can something happen at least?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] mustankid:
Finally got charged today
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] amyf27:
Id be happy with a "picked up" status on UPS ?

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Mines still saying ready for ups. Been like that for 4 days
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] ElBeaner:
I got the "we have charged your card $0.00" today
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] mustankid:
I didn't get an email,but saw a charge for the amount though. Ordered 31st,had to re-order the 8th and got text on the 13th
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] ElBeaner:
It's like what happened on my Note 7, a few people got theirs early and posted about it, got the attention of news/tech sites and then all of a sudden the orders stopped going out.

My LG G6 I got 10 days early (even earlier than the Verizon 3/30/17 release date lol), and there was no fan fair or tech sites reporting about it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] llaugerm:
All I know by next Monday we all will have our phones if we all select Next Day Shipping!!! Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] ElBeaner:
I tried to order on the pre-order date but because of me getting my LG G6 early, it messed with my JOD causing me to have to wait until the official G6 release date of the 7th before I could preorder the S8

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I hope they go out the latest Thursday cause I have mine set to go to the store by my work and I work from home that following Monday :crying:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] mustankid:
Well dang
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] nagle3092:
I just got charged as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Kambuja:
UPS was banging on my front door, I don't think I've ever ran so fast in the house... To find out it was just Wife's makeup... No phones lol.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] ElBeaner:
Price you pay for getting **** early I guess lol.

If the S8 battery life is anything like the G6 I'm gonna be very happy. I've been getting almost 6hr SOT on a full charge on the G6 with AOD and bluetooth 24/7
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Th3Bill:
I had thoughts of someone putting that in a gear VR and saying "Wow, that sun looks really realistic! Wait...my phone's on fire!"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] SBERG117:
That was funny...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] EvoTillIdIE:
i wouldnt know since i ordered the S8. but im almost positive i could get Tmo to wave that fee. I am a high Valued customer.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] tnick84:
I just got back from checking out the s8 and s8+ at Best Buy. They are super nice and feel perfect in the hand. I put the s8+ on top of my v20 and it is actually about 1/8" smaller on all sides, but its all screen.

BTW lefties like myself will have no problems with fingerprint sensor. For the righties I would suggest Iris or face unlock.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Toneman07:
Doubt it... I'm friends with one of the local store managers. I have a 5k limit on my EIP with a ton open... They aren't waiving the down payment.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] EvoTillIdIE:
I use [MENTION=259357]Tmobile[/MENTION]help all the time. Better than talking with a non English speaking rep.

I know JOD zero down is on the "Base Model" so maybe they are trying to claim the regular S8 is the base and the Plus is not. But It is the only plus model, no other GB versions available so I don't understand either.

I may try to reach out as well as long as it doesn't raise the monthly. 130.00 over 18 months is 7.22 a month.

Edit: That's a big fat negative. I was denied any kind of credit. But I also didnt stoop low and threaten to leave Tmo either.

Evotillidie-hmmmmmmmm:confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] osmosizzz:
I have the axon 7. similarly sized device. Will be heading to the local best buy to check out the phones and take my pick.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] christophec:
I saw that akg earbud comes with the phone. what type ? I need the earbuds they used to have in the box before, the other type does not fit my ears :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] mlock420:
Screen protectors with a good case did not work...tempered glass I mean.... because the edges tho beautiful it was just useless with little to no adhesive all through out the glass protect which pissed me off
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] bamfsig45:
I gave up on screen protectors with the curved phones. Even the ones with the slight 2.5D curve on the edges. Nothing works or it works for a short time then peels.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] mlock420:
Can we still trade in our note 4 I've paid it off already and currently got an s7 edge blue coral sexy beast but I'm let that s7 go for the 8

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Yes now all I use forgot what its called but it's like a slick wrap for the front and back and actually added grip not your conventional plastic protector
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] CB620:
Feel free to participate in the poll
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] easyguy:
Are you going for the 8+ after demoing it?

I picked the regular S8, without demoing it, so I hope I wont regret that decision.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] tnick84:
I already pre ordered s8+ in black when it opened up. To be honest with you, the s8 felt really good. It didn't feel too small. The actual screen size makes up for it being it being a little smaller. I really wish I would have had the chance to see them before I preordered because I probably would have went with the s8. Plus you saved $100 for choosing s8. I always have to have the latest and greatest, biggest and best. In this case the biggest isn't necessarily the best. It's all personal preference. I believe you will be content with your choice
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] CB620:
I needed that bigger screen size. I always go for the plus option. 6.2 on a Galaxy I would like to push that boundary. Especially for viewing content and taking pictures.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] CB620:
I also received my tempered glass so I will post pics of that tonight. My case comes tomorrow.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] SBERG117:
Hell yea!!! Go big or go home!!!...lol:p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] tnick84:
Speaking of cases go to this thread to get Ringke cases from Amazon for under $4. I just ordered one myself.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/accessories/ringke-4-amazon-t3581921

As for screen protectors I'm gonna start with an armorsuit case friendly. After the note 7 I'm gonna wait to see which tempered glass is best
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss] 954wrecker:
Just looked at them at best buy and im not impressed with either version. Is it just me or is the tiny speaker extremely weak? I had them at full volume in an empty best buy and could barely hear them. My oneplus 3t at less than half volume was louder on the same YouTube videos.