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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] insom81:
I purchased a spigen case and screen protector and they are apparently compatible with each other.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
Good idea, ill try it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex---1:
Mobiles.co.uk have the Note 8 for £29 per month with £200 up front.

That's on O2 with 3GB data and unlimited everything else making the total over 2 years £896

https://www.secure-mobiles.com/checkout/checkout.php?voucherCode=TRUSTED75

Is it just me or does that seem immensely cheap given the cost of the phone alone is £869??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
Good idea, ill try it.

mobiles.co.uk is now showing as SHIPPED. Theres a link to DPD which advises me they cant find teh consignment. I'll be refreshing like a ferverent beaver in mating season from now on.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
3gb of data a month won't do me any good also they will probably jack the monthly prices up a year into the contract

(Read the small print at the bottom right of the mobiles.co.uk site)

This was the deal I was going to get too but for this reason I decided to just go with Samsung direct it's the cheapest for me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex---1:
Can get £39 per month with £150 up front with 10GB of data. Still seems cheaper than anywhere else?

Are mobiles.co.uk dodgy?

I've only ever seen prices increase due to RPI which they warn about at the bottom. Last 2 years of my galaxy S6 Edge plus only saw one increase by £0.75p
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
No they are not dodgy it's basically carphone warehouse, just online only.

I just don't trust carriers :p

Also if you do go ahead check the website for voucher codes they always have £10-20 off voucher codes around that will take some off the upfront costs
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FUBARx89:
This time Friday we should all have our note 8's in our hands..... I can't wait if I'm honest.

Can someone explain the Dex offer properly? Do we have to wait 30 days from our pre order date to claim it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex---1:
I'm just not sure of that 3GB deal how they can do the cost of a 2 year contract with a £869 phone for £896.

That makes 2 years of network data etc for around £30.

Seems a bit off to me when every other place is a minimum of £1000+ over 2 years.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
You can claim a dex starting 15th September only if you actually have received your note 8 and have not cancelled your order

More info here http://www.samsung.com/uk/offer/note8dex/

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Exactly why I didn't go for it lol.

Last thing i want is a nasty suprise in a 2 year contract
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex---1:
Did you go for the samsung finance in the end? (Upgrade programme?)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Yeah it works out pretty nice at %0 the whole way through I hadn't even considered actually upgrading with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FUBARx89:
Ah right, why does it say claims must be made 30 to 60 days from pre order date? Sorry for being so dense haha
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Basically that was there since the reveal date which was last month 30 days is just to put a hold on you until you've actually got your note 8

Check the link it's updated now it doesn't say 30 days from pre order anymore

Here https://offers.samsungpromotions.claims/gb/en/claims/note8dex/early
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FUBARx89:
Ohhh, I see. Be nice if the page before that one had changed haha. Awesome. Thanks

Do we all think flashing generic firmware over branded firmware won't trip knox still? I've got mine through my carrier since they waived near enough 5 months of my contract and gave me it for less than carphone warehouse would.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
Time to show off my phone care, first 2 from Amazon UK and last from Samsung

I apsolutely love the look and feel of Ringke case, it's first time ever I been excited about phone case, feels lovely in had and clever carbon fibre look handle pads for panoramic holding. Can't wait to put it on, the Samsung one might have to go on ebay

Galaxy Note 8 Screen Protector [3D Glass] ,G-Color Note8 Case Friendly Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 [Compatible with Cases] (Galaxy Note8, Black)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074RH8GJQ/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item

Ringke

5.0 out of 5 stars 1 Reviews

Galaxy Note 8 Case, Ringke [Onyx] Fine Brushed Metal Design [Flexible & Slim] Dynamic Stroked Line Pattern Trim Durable Anti-Slip TPU Impact Shock-Absorbent Case for Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Black

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Clear Cover (EF-QN950CBEGWW, Black)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074DTV66T/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] daddyo:
Just received despatch confirmation from mobiles.co.uk

Waiting for tracking information from DPD now.

Sounds promising for Friday delivery. ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryland Johnson:
:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
I'm wondering if its worth cancelling my Samsung pre order and either ordering via Carphone Warehouse or Amazon UK for Friday delivery. I cannot see any way that my Samsung UK order is going to arrive on Friday. Would be nice to have the weekend to set it up.

Has anyone ordered from Amazon UK and got a delivery date? Same , has anyone recently ordered from Carphone Warehouse and still got a Friday delivery date?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
I was thinking the same. I've got no faith in Samsung getting to me by Friday.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SJwishywash:
Well, I've got to say - Even though this is pretty normal for Samsung UK, I'm very disappointed that (considering the price we've paid for this device) they couldn't even get it to us 1 day early to surprise and delight! You definitely don't ever feel valued as a Samsung UK customer, do you? (and I say that after experiencing the whole Note 7 recall and refund process last year too!).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
I have sent an email to Samsung Shop support asking them to cancel my pre order. No money was taken yet either.

I have just placed an order with Amazon UK, email acknowledgment says delivery Friday 15th.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickgillyon:
And Amazon won't mark as dispatched until early Friday morning. I don't know why you're so confident Samsung won't deliver?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Because I spoke to Samsung at lunch time and was told my order would 100% not be delivered on Friday., even though all along when I pre ordered it did say for delivery this Friday.

Not worried about Amazon. They will use DPD and I will get notified Thursday PM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickgillyon:
When did you order?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sjgore:
Samsung UK website is saying delivery "Expected 18th September".
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SJwishywash:
My status has just updated from 'not processed' to 'awaiting stock' on the Samsung website - As I ordered straight after the keynote speech on the 23rd, I better only be waiting until tomorrow for that stock!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sennapod:
And mine now says "In progress". Pretty sure I'll see it on Friday. Shame I'm out of the country until Saturday afternoon. Lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SJwishywash:
Mine just says 'In progress' on the email link they sent me - try this link: https://shop.samsung.com/uk/myaccount/orders/ -It has more detail
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
Mine is now showing as

in progress, order is being processed , in stock

Looking good

Ordered from Samsung 23/8 17:21
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
From Samsung? Ordered when?

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Anyone who ordered via Samsung upgrade program, where the hell do we track our orders?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickgillyon:
Same place, https://shop.samsung.com/uk/myaccount/orders/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
I messed up. Ordered before signing into my account! Asked many Samsung reps from different departments if order could be added to my account so I could track it, was passed from department to department with no one knowing. Pathetic really.

I know Samsung are rubbish, so I blame myself. It's my own fault

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jeux_1:
Ordered mine dual sim at 16:46 on the 23rd from Samsung.

Still no change.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
This is how I see Samsung. Pure lottery, doesn't matter about ordering time. Good luck though
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jeux_1:
Yeah, it's like that every year. It will come at some point.

Edit: This order has completed processing and is waiting to be packed and shipped.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
Status now showing

Shipped

Tracking link not working though
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
same here pre order changed to shipped but the link is not working
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lufc:
Samsung saying order completed waiting to be shipped
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickgillyon:
"Ready to ship" :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lion_dj:
My status have been changed from not processed to in progress...explanation the order is being processed...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jeux_1:
Is there any chance to get them delivered today on Thursday? Will find out when we wake up in few hours. Good luck to all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Broomfundel:
Mine is saying shipped. Not got any tracking details yet. Late today would be possible but should be tomorrow at the latest.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] neildo:
FollowThatPage email @ 22.43: 'In Progess'

FollowThatPage email @ 00:43: 'Shipped'

No tracking link yet (04:42) so guess I'm getting mine on 15th like they said.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
Only realised yesterday that I work right next to a brand new DPD hub! On the app I've changed my delivery to 'Pick up from depot' at '08:00-09:00' on Friday
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
If anyone's buying from mobiles. Co.uk use this link and I'll split the £50 kick back with you:

https://www.mobiles.co.uk/?money4me-93251774
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Mine has been shipped....

Main Status

Shipped

Explanation

All the items in this order have been shipped.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] insom81:
Mine has also been shipped, tracking information not working yet though.

Presumably this means a Friday delivery and not one today. Oh well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
I didn't log in prior to ordering either, but the order has been added to my account, presumably by them matching my email address.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
I do love Samsung's ordering process it's better than watching the lottery.

Ordered my dual SIM a few days ago and it's taken them that long to get to "in progress" status from "not processed we will get to you after lunch" status. Hopefully it will get to shipped status before the note X comes out /s
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Shipped woo :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Living_with_LC:
I ordered on 11th through the upgrade programme, ordered completed on 13th. The date showing was still 15th when I ordered so maybe I got in just before it changed to 18th?

My status is "shipped" but with no tracking link.

Fingers crossed!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Shipped here :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SJwishywash:
Woke up to shipped status too :) bring on tomorrow already!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Same here. Just checked. It shows shipped. Cancelled Amazon pre order. My worry is that I emailed Samsung last night asking them to cancel my pre order as they weren’t going to deliver tomorrow. I hope they don’t do anything. Won’t be able to call them to check now for a few hours.

Worse case. Nothing arrives :) Best case. Note 8 and Gear Fit 2 Pro arrive tomorrow. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Living_with_LC:
Same here, both my Note 8 order and case order (placed separately) were linked to my account.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonerp:
VERY has an offer which reduces the cost by £86 if anyone fancies it. Need to open a credit account but its 0% BNPL....delivery 29th Sept though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yeoldgreat1:
Gahhh, only gold avaliable on Samsung's website :( anyone want to trade gold for black ;)

Called Samsung and the Black version is back in stock but delivery is on the 19th, not 15th.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
Samsung pre order email link now goes to a page with UKMail tracking link witj consignment number, still not working yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
just checked my order link and its says shipped, which is good but strangely no email notification, nothing
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
I've not had shipped email either. Probably come when ukmail link goes live.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
shall we cal UK mail and offer up same day delivery upgrade? I would pay!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Damn i just noticed it's UKMail i was hoping for DPD!

I work in dispatch for my company so i see the local driver everyday and know him well he would of brought it to me while at work :P

Sadly i also know the UKMail driver and he does not enjoy his job and might throw parcels around on occasion xD He would also do me a favour but i doubt i will see him before tomorrow unless i get lucky. :(

Will just have to wait untill i finish work on Friday at 5pm :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Fingers crossed.

My Dual Sim Note8 and Sony NW ZX300 should both arrive tomorrow! Will be a busy weekend.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Im with you :P i just tried the live chat on UKMails website. They said
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
You ordered via Samsung upgrade program?

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Samsung upgrade program order?

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No info on my order, might check uk mail anyway. As I don't have info I'll try customer reference and postcode to try track it. What information do they use as customer reference? Your name?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Yes it will be your name and postcode but i would not bother, a consignment number has been generated for me (and for others) but it wont work for a while (im guessing when we receive a confirmation email from samsung the tracking will be live)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
Ok thanks. I'll try later, full name?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] marvi0:
Grr so as usual we've been shafted again by Samsung!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zionator:
I just ordered mine from Samsung directly. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950FZKABTU, 64GB, Black)

Not sure why it's got so many letters in the model info. I ordered the single sim.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Wow i didn't notice the dual SIM option. May cancel and get dual sim.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shaazzaarr:
After patiently waiting for 24 hrs, finally decided to pre-order the dual sim variant.

Sad to see that we get a DEX, while our US neighbors get Gear360v2, or a 256GB SDCard / Wireless Charger.

Plus no offers for the Note7 customers... disappointing.

No offers on accessories either.... I'll be buying a spigen case from amazon soon.

Do we know if the UK will get the Exynos chip or will it be the SD835? No ones really reporting that.

Hoping that it ships next week, fingers crossed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
You'll loose the ability to use a Micro SD Card If you use 2 Sims.

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Exynos chip all the way. Hope I never have a SD Processor ever again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shaazzaarr:
I dont know why Samsung has such bad track record with root for the SD cpus.

I've been using the Oneplus 3t, now the OnePlus 5 and the development for these phones has been marvelous.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SColl07:
The unpacked event was very heavily filled with "we thank our loyal customer fan base" but looking at the deals/prices/rewards you can't help but feel you are just another sale to them.

I picked up the Note 7 on release day and whilst i was disappointed that i had to return it i would have thought that there would have been some sort of reward for those loyal fans returning. I am on holiday on launch day so i will have to wait two weeks before i can get one. hopefully i can just walk into store and get one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RealEvil:
Anyone seen any good Saumsung direct offers? I cannot see any but for S8+ launch I managed to get free accidental damage cover via a special URL. Anyone seen or heard of any Samsung marketing specials like this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zionator:
No you will still have the option to replace the second SIM with an sd. So in duel SIM you can rock two Sims or one SIM and one sd.

It was also explained in the note 8 introduction video.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Yeah I know that. What a meant was you cannot use 2 Sims & an SD Card all at the same time. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinokirk:
Here's another deal on mobiles.co.uk which reduces the overall cost:

16GB data £34/m, £350 for the phone. £1156 overall.

Would love a smartwatch instead of the DeX.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RealEvil:
What makes you think it will ship next week? Havent seen anything about that at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shaazzaarr:
I saw some screenshots of the US folks receiving their devices on the 9th of Sep, so hoping that's when we get ours too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vanButton:
You can get it on the upgrade program form Samsung directly with 0% interest for preorders right now. £86 up front then £32 a month, and you can upgrade in a year. It’ll be more like £42 a month after the preorder window......
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] neildo:
As expected see attached email response from Samsung UK about a discount for former Note7 purchasers.

Popped into a Carphonewarehouse at lunchtime. They had a Note8 there and an employee who said they were at the launch event. Played with the Note8 for a while, lovely...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Lol it is ridiculous isn't it

I might move to US the amount or money it would save me from samsung might be worth the moving expenses
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Unbelievable! Not a penny discount? Not even a free accessory?

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I would use the SD card for music but I expect Samsung won't match the Quad DAC of the LG V20 so 64gb is enough for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Did you cancel & re-order the dual sim?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Yes. In the past as you know i used to buy from HK and UAE to get dual sim devices. Nice to see at least on this aspect Samsung UK have changed their offer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryya:
I have a great sim only plan with Three at the moment with a lot of data.

I bought the phone outright from Samsung using the Deko upgrade service on their UK site. You split the payment of the phone over 24 months, completely interest free and there's no requirement to upgrade.

Works out cheaper for me over the 24 months :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Yes, Samsung Upgrade Programme.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Yes full name the name you used to purchase with

How come you don't info?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
No idea lol. Nothing, just deko saying yes we've taken your deposit. That's it. It's OK cause I must be the most unexcited buyer in the thread. Good luck all, it'll come tomorrow for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Living_with_LC:
Yeah, Samsung upgrade programme ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
We have your order, its accepted but due to huge backlog for the note 8 upgrade program it's still being processed they say by close brothers. Ridiculous. With no idea when it'll be processed lol.

Cancellation time
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
When did you order? it took a day'ish after the deko emails for me to receive the samsung confirmation email with my order number and the link to tracking status.

but i ordered back in August.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
9th September. No excuse for this slowness lol.

I'm accepted but they're blaming backlog of applications. I'll recieve in October at this rate. Absolutely dryer than a rich tea biscuit
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
it took deko 5 days to approve my application, a bit misleading - as soon as i applied i got email to say i am successful and deposit been taken out so i thought that is efficient and done but then 5 days later i got another email to say that application been approved and deposit been received by Samsung :confused:

So i thought my order was placed on the 1st but actually it was the 6th
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryya:
I ordered through Deko (closer bro) back on the 24th August early hours. I received my Samsung confirmation on the same day, but that was way back then.

Tracking info not yet available, but tomorrow looks good as they're shipped for next day delivery (fingers crossed).

Time to install a package tracking app :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] iaeby:
Arriving today tracked.

Just checked my tracking link and on its way. Should be this afternoon. Ordered 6th should have been 1st due to process delay.

Happy!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickgillyon:
Mine took 15 minutes. But as you say, might take a little longer if you're a bit shady... :p
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lawtq:
Ah that explains it lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] insom81:
Do you mean your tracking link is live? You lucky bugger.

Mine isn't so I am assuming I won't get mine till tomorrow.

Especially as I live on the south east coast. Do you live near the main distribution centre?