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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Flame Red:
Friday the 28 is the date Clove advertises they will receive their S8 inventory. Seems like most sellers on FleaBay have a similar date for the international F model. US buyers do not pay VAT. The Clove web site recommends DHL delivery to the US, and since it is only a few $ more than the cheaper shipping, I went with their recommendation. Supposedly they are going to email to confirm I actually want it shipped - but my credit card was already charged. So far no word but it is not the 28th yet.

Lots of people here recommended Clove, but so far, I am not very impressed myself.

* Given all the hoops I had to go through to actually have the priviledge of them take my $

* Listing the phone as pre-order and charging my credit card a month in advance even though there web site says they don't change pre-orders till they actually ship but the S8 is not considered a pre-order even though it was so marked?!?!?!?

If they deliver it in my grubby little hands in three days like their web site said they would and it is not broken I'll be happy I guess. If not, I'll cancel and dispute the charge.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jojosplace:
At last, an updated from Samsung! Changed last night on Samsungs site to shipped and got an email today saying it had been sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed (RM website hasn't updated it). That means it should be delivered tomorrow (will prolly have to get it from the depot on Saturday morning).

Finally!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] johnnymiller1000:
well it all worked, i've now got EVR installed and VoLTE and wifi calling are working..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Flame Red:
Clove in the UK is now shipping to the US :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lynxblaine:
Hi

Did it require a wipe and or a repartition?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] johnnymiller1000:
i repartitioned. didn't wipe. works fine. VoLTE on the display and wifi calling works. the only other change i could obviously see in EVR was that they've included some EE partnered security software.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lynxblaine:
I imagine if you repartitioned then you lost all the data on the phone? Usually have to lose all data for CSC to change.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] johnnymiller1000:
yes, but i hadn't set anything up anyway pending doing this so had no data to lose. You are right though, so anyone else thinking of it should know that in doing so you will be totally wiping the device. I should start a separate thread on this really.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] vimto25:
I managed to get my s8+ black from Argos £701 bargain ? they only received 1 s8+ and 1 s8 stock must be low sammys end
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Flame Red:
And DHL says they will deliver it Monday :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] stoneyfordni:
Anyone who is on Three UK can ask for their local discount store, they do 30% off all products except Apple for existing and new customers.

I have had a sim only deal for a few years and got my S8+ today for £545

Of course being unlocked and if you have a friend on 3uk etc you can get a cheap S8/+
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] this.guy.lol:
So clove is a go to order from then? And I should use the DHL shipping method? Want to confirm before I drop money. Thanks.

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So clove and DHL are the way to go?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Flame Red:
That is what I was told here on XDA. But ask me again Monday night after I receive it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mouzam:
Did you mean anyone who works in 3uk store gets a 30% discount?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] this.guy.lol:
Not the forum and off topic but I'm new to buying off eBay. Is this guy legit?,http://m.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galax...ack-Silver-Gold-Blue-/132142404480?nav=SEARCH

Wanna,know before I drop serious $ thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] this.guy.lol:
I just caved and made the order. Been SOOOO stressed over this,buy all day. To the point its caused me to almost faint and my blood pressure to skyrocket...fine now. But something I want to know is, do I have to provide to them my drivers license? Received an email stating that I do. I have one but the address on it is wrong. Any thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Flame Red:
Same here - they requested my driver's license too. I blacked out everything but my picture and address. Then they came back that was insufficient, ant they wanted me to contact your card issuer for the Authorisation Code relating to the payment and provide that to them! I checked the bank's web site and then called the bank and they said that only the merchant gets that code and they don't have it! Told them that and if that was insuffient to forget-about-it. They came back and said everything was all set.

I am sure they get a lot a fraud but they do make it really hard!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] stoneyfordni:
No pal. All customers.

Ask any store where the regional discount store is and they will tell you.

The rule is new customers get 30% off handsets ( except Apple) from these sites . However , most Managers will honour the deal for existing ones even on SIM only like myself .

And you aren't limited to one handset per year either .

The only store I know is Banbridge here locally in Northern Ireland

Hope this helps
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] this.guy.lol:
My problem is the address on my state ID and license is from a previous address I lived at 4 years ago and I never bothered to update it. The drivers license is expired. So hoping the wrong address on the ID won't be a big issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] this.guy.lol:
Would I have to pay any kind of fee or surcharge if I were to cancel my order from clove? They don't open till Tuesday due to may bank day.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] this.guy.lol:
I went ahead and canceled my order. Seen one on swappa but was too late....will I get my full refund back guaranteed? Ive been extremely concerned about it. Their site Is a bit hard for me personally to understand. I use a prepaid card I got from my old job at Walmart. Been using it for all my purchases. Would really like to know if I will in fact get my refund in full for the amount I paid of $870.99. Any insight on this or how it works over at clove would be great! I'm in the states and I'm unsure if I'd have to pay some kinda import duty fees, etc. I feel that having to use my driver license is a bit much for a purchase.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] this.guy.lol:
Have you gotten your phone from clove yet [MENTION=4937195]Flame Red[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Flame Red:
Yes, it just came an hour ago. Exactly as advertised. They unlocked and it works on with my ATT Sim. Boot Loader is unlocked and I am installed TWRP and am trying a few ROMs here on XDA. Then I will transfer all the stuff from the old phone.

No custom charges to here in the US. DHL got it here as promised, in three days, over the weekend.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] this.guy.lol:
Looks like I need to uncancel my order than! What was the final price you paid? 667.17 pound right? Want to make sure
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Flame Red:
It worked out to be $ 834.68, including DHL shipping.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] this.guy.lol:
Mine was $870.99 total including shipping I do believe. Shipping was £18

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So does it arrive via DHL or some other carrier once it hits the states? First time ordering from anything other than swappa and amazon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rocku_dj2000:
So 6 more days to go. Its getting difficult to wait [emoji12]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nihal1983:
I'm refreshing the link every hour lol. I know it's useless but still
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rocku_dj2000:
Haha. Almost similar situation here. Thankfully we have holidays till Monday. So this might help in taking my mind off this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
I know how you feel, when it keeps changing too in stock its sickening, the worst thing is i thought it was this week it was launching but thats in america
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rocku_dj2000:
Yeah. I was hoping samsung will surprise us by shipping it atleast couple of days earlier but i dnt think that's gonna happen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nihal1983:
Makes it worse. If I was at work I would have been occupied
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rocku_dj2000:
Yeah. For me it's opposite.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RandyKaoss:
Preordered from the Samsung website today. Expected delivery is 28th of April. Can't wait!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Pedroc1999:
Anyone here with a Vodafone preorder have any luck?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ewokuk:
only 5 now :p:p:p:p:p:silly:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] craigels:
The excitement is unreal. I still haven't received my Ringke Fusion case from amazon. Hope it arrives Tuesday or Wednesday.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] fkofilee:
Mines on prorder and has been since launch day when Voda announced it.

Suspect itll be the 20th for delivery... But i hear TMO US are dispatching them out these days.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Strangeland16:
I believe if you pre order before the 19th you will get yours 8 days early which will be the 20th I also got mine from Samsung on the day it was anounced and this was the case also
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RandyKaoss:
I'm away from home until the 22nd so in some ways I hope they don't send it out early!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mikeyaj:
i hope so as i'm bored of waiting now.

i'm so bored i nearly ordered an lg g6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gCloud:
Does anyone know whether the bluetooth version on the s8 coming to the UK is 5. 0 or 4.2?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
According to the specs for the s8+ it's 4.2 le

https://shop.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s8-sm-g955fzkabtu-64gb-midnight-black-300626/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lynxblaine:
I think thats a mistake. It's 5.0 I'm certain.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
According to BT and Scan.co.uk i'm wrong i apologise it's a exynos 8895 and bluetooth 5.0

https://www.shop.bt.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s8--black-sm-g955fzkabtu-CTLW.html

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/62-...one-midnight-black-4g-lte-qhdplus-2960x1440-1

UPDATE : More Specs Here

http://www.digital.gi/products/Mobi...5F---smartphone---4G-LT?prodid=1006000&info=2
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gCloud:
Thanks. I just found it strange that the samsung UK site shows 4.2 and they did not mention 5.0 at launch presentation.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ant78:
forgive me for not knowing but what is the difference between the 2?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gCloud:
7

BT 5.0 has better range, better power efficiency, better speed and ability to drive two headsets at the same time.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ant78:
Thanks for the info, shame we wont get it
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
It is in the phone if it's not there at launch it'll be added in a future update
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lynxblaine:
It will be in the phone, the global specifications state BT5.0. Thing to remember: Korean company with Exynos chip in Korea, they will be setting the specifications based mostly on the Korean model. Most countries will get Exynos model so to state BT5.0 will be because all models get it. BT5.0 is so new they probably just did copy-paste and forgot it had changed.

Exynos unboxing videos state BT5.0 also from what I've seen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ripkord:
There's also been exynos videos with them actually using 5.0 to power dual speakers - https://youtu.be/pjx2VX5FO6E

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Money came out on Friday! No change to order status.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] PotatoPatato5050:
I did originally have a pre-order with Samsung UK lined up - but after reading this thread, I cancelled and went via Very using their 10% off code plus TCB currently tracking at £11.08 (although expect this to change)

All in all the S8+ looks to be costing me just under £700. This does mean I'll receive the phone a little later though!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Manook01:
Initially ordered the s8+ with Samsung but changed to chitterchatter. Cashback tracked at £22 so total cost is £697 which seemed much better. Shows I should be getting it 8days early still which is a result.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] craigels:
Will the headphones and sd card offer be available in the UK and Ireland also?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ripkord:
Probably not, we always get shafted
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] The Phone Company:
We don't get "shafted", we get Exynos, whereas they get Snapdragon. Their Bootloader is locked, ours is [also/not]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ripkord:
Yeah I guess when it comes down to it I'd rather have exynos than gear be, good point
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
I wish Samsung wouldn't do this it's saying it's in stock but i bet give it 30 minutes it'll be back too pre-order now
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
Wanted dual sim but seeing how much from.ae are charging i just pre ordered this from Samsung direct, bit of quidco cashback but not much.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dudditz:
Oh man the waiting is killing me.

Tempted to ask for Thursday off from work... Mrs reckons that is quite sad as "it's only a phone"...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lynxblaine:
I'm working from home Thursday for when it arrives.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Lagamorph:
Got an S8+ pre-ordered from Samsung direct so I could sign up for the Upgrade Program and get the latest and greatest every year.

Still annoyed that the UK got shafted with pre-orders though and got no bonus, whilst US pre-orders got a free GearVR.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] craftycarper1:
I'm working 7:45am-7:45pm Thursday.......CPW/Currys will be closed by the time i get home :( Won't be able to pick up until Friday morning.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
Thats a bummer, paid with paypal so was able to select work address, and besides dont trust the couriers at my home address to many "lost" parcels
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] craftycarper1:
Sweet, i've had to do store pick up as i'm trading in my Note 4, so got to hand over on collection, and get £50 Currys voucher as well. Hopefully they'll have the official clear view case or wireless fast charge device in stock so i can treat myself :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Lagamorph:
I pre-ordered the Blue clearview case from Samsung's own website. Not sure if that'll get sent out early like the phone or not though. Hope so, don't want to go 8 days without a case.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] spiderwig:
Pre-ordered from Very

I've pre ordered from Very. Had to open a new account but was surprised they let me as my wife already has an account and I already have a Littlewoods account which is the same company. (Littlewoods wanted over a grand for it!) I got 10% off and 12 months interest free credit. Estimated date for delivery is 28th April.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] s_h_a_g_g_y:
Ordered my S8+ from CPW online.

Getting it delivered to store due to the risk of missing the delivery.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crankshaft:
I ordered via cpw and got £50 from quidco!

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Most UK shops are giving away a free Samsung wireless speaker, would have preferred a gear vr but it's better than nothing
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Thor:
Has anyone order from Amazon UK. Just wondering if they will be shipping pre orders on time or if they will even have stock.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] A|ex:
Due this week hopefully and they have a £50 reduction atm on price
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Thor:
Im hoping so too.

The price dropped to 737 there a week or so back and then went back up to 779.

Dropped even further now. So hopefully they ship them out for the pre order date.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] westeight:
Just ordered it from Amazon for £722 :svetius:

Will play with it for a week and see if it's better than my HTC U Ultra (which I think is a much better phone than my HTC10).

For 722 notes, it better be amazing :cowboy:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rocku_dj2000:
What is the delivery date on Amazon? 8 days earlier or on 28th April?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] wafcarl:
Clear View Standing Cover

I already have the Clear View Standing Cover & LED Case. If in UK see Amazon.co.uk & the seller is FoneJoy. It was £36.95 each.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] running water:
Still no movement from Vodafone. I don't think I'll see my handset till Monday Tuesday next week.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JamesGui:
Samsung order status changed to in stock ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Woods97:
It's such a tease
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JamesGui:
I know as long as it doesn't change back ahah
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Highspeed123:
I don't know about Vodafone, but most of the UK networks send them out the day before. So if your order stated you'll get it on the 20th, they will despatch them tomorrow and you'll get it on the 20th.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Woods97:
From a phone call with Samsung order support just my order direct from Samsung with be processed tomorrow and then delivery is either 20th or 21st. Hope this helps
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lynxblaine:
CPW will be sending out the phones tomorrow I reckon, we wont get DPD messages until then I think.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] craigels:
Carphone warehouse stock available in store tomorrow?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lynxblaine:
The stock will be in store on 20th. They will be sending phones to customers 19th (tomorrow) to arrive 20th.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] craigels:
So excited I'm collecting from the store here in Ireland working next to it
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
I pre ordered the Galaxy S8+ Silicone case from Samsung's Online store and it has been dispatched today I should get it tomorrow

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My S8+ just changed too in progress
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rocku_dj2000:
Mine still shows Main status as Not processed :(

Though the S8+ is now showing 'In Stock'
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Thor:
You getting it from..CPW.

Would love to be able to collect it tomorrow myself. In Dublin myself.

Ordered from Amazon but not liken the chances of it being delivered on time..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Woods97:
My pre order for the s8+ from Samsung is being processed apparently according to the page.

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Currently on the "shipped dispatch currently being processed"
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JamesGui:
Lucky

Mine is still in not processed ?

And "In Stock"

Hopefully get some movement soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Woods97:
Mine says shipped now but I still have no details or anything :/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nihal1983:
where did u see in stock?

ive ordered from samsung uk as well and the same "not processed" status? i dont see the in stock or not option. where is it shown?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JamesGui:
Near the bottom of the Tracking page there's the item you ordered the to the right it shows "Remaining to be shipped" and then for me the status is "in stock"

?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nihal1983:
gotchya

for me its still pre order now. called samsung and the rep said its due to be shipped tomorrow and we should receive by 20th or 21st latest
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JamesGui:
Fingers crossed , you can track it in expansys website also , if I remember right from last year with the s7 the "shipped" status showed up here first before Samsungs website but that could of changed.

http://www.expansys.com/order-tracking/

I have both open just in case ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
My s8+ has been dispatched !!!!!!!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rocku_dj2000:
Mine is also 'Not processed'. I had ordered a clear case cover also. Just contacted Samsung and the CC representative said that the case will only be shipped after 28th April. So, in case I want the phone to be processed tomorrow and shipped, I will have to cancel the clear case order so that only the phone is processed tomorrow otherwise the whole order will be processed after 28th April.

I immediately cancelled the clear case order :P

Thank god I contacted them today and now they confirmed my order will be processed tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Ordered asap when you could order, no changes here on my S8+ (Samsung website)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Woods97:
Did you get shipping information because mine just says I'll get external shipping information when it's picked up with the courier?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rocku_dj2000:
Wow..I am so jealous of you right now :P
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
I've not got my tracking info yet, we'll probably get it later on.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lynxblaine:
Its likely you will get it tomorrow going by that, as its Premium next working day delivery. If you don't get tracking until tomorrow then its the 20th delivery date as promised I reckon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JamesGui:
I ordered an hour or so after pre order page went live , still no movement except for the "In Stock" status , hoping there's still some chance of movement tonight.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JackRoberts1998:
I know it's probably waiting for UK mail too pick it up as they don't pick up while late.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Shipped also :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] garymontague:
According to the Expansys tracking info, mine says;

We are currently awaiting the stock required to fulfil your order.

Hopefully that doesn't mean they are out of stock but just that they have not yet received it from Samsung to ship. The Samsung tracking status now says 'in progress'.

Fingers crossed
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Woods97:
Sorry what are you inputting into that website to get your details?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] garymontague:
Just my Samsung order number and email address.

It has now changed to 'Ready to ship' :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] JamesGui:
Rrrrrrr... so jealous ?