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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Itchiee:
Yes! More status and less therapy!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] advocate2:
The only change for me is that the charge on my credit card went from pending to permanent. Normally charges don't go permanent until the item has actually shipped with a shipping confirmation. Although Sammy gave me a tracking number, it does not show on UPS. I wonder if it is worth calling Sammy to complain.?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] briwil:
Hmm, anyone see any movement today?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stas333:
same here. had the tracking number for a few days now but didnt get charged till this morning
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Krayziepop:
No movement on mine. Still in pre-order status and my CC doesn't even have a pending transaction anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] briwil:
I paid for mine with Samsung financing, so I don't know if there is a way to see if I was charged yet.

Edit: actually nevermind, I got charged Sunday and it posted yesterday. Still no movement on my tracking number though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CtrlZThis:
I preordered on the 27th and zero action on Sammies site or my card which still shows "Merchant Processing"

But.... I have Oreo on my 6P so it's a decent distraction but won't keep me occupied long...

Ok that was quick..... I want my Note8 now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ekerbuddyeker:
Anyone got a tracking number they can actually track? Is it definitely Ups?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jrapps:
Hate to be the bearer of bad news....so I was fortunate enough to get 2 Note 8's ordered (one from Verizon from Work and one thru Samsung with the Note7 discount for my personal T-Mobile phone)

FedEx just came now...with the Verizon phone. My Samsung order still says processing

THIS IS NOT THE PHONE FROM SAMSUNG (this is from Verizon)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] advocate2:
I had a chat just now stating that I had a permanent charge but no updated shipping movement. Here's what I was told:

I have checked yes, the phone has been shipped. Samsung has shipped the the unit to the courier service, they might be an issue with the updating the tracking details from the courier side, they may not have updated the information yet about it.

We don't have the exact ETA but in 2 to 3 business days you will receive it,
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Corruption Inc:
Carrier phones are shipping as confirmed by this and other threads.. I don't know what is going on with Samsung's distributor, but the carrier's distributors definitely seem to be on top of things.

The tracking number I have is certainly UPS... no movement like everybody else. With as antsy as everybody is, I'm surprised no one has called Samsung yet.

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I'm reluctant to trust what tech support says...but that doesn't mean they are wrong. If it is a UPS problem I'm irritated because I'm not home all day, and phones ship signature required.

Edited for spelling.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] advocate2:
Since the order requires signature, I will be ticked if I am not home and the phone shows up at my door. Then UPS takes it back to the shop and I loose two more days coordinating with UPS. If I have advance notice I can direct delivery to one of the many UPS stores in the the area. Can't do anything, however, until it shows up in MyUPS.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sloanster:
No need to call anyone...

Mine is shipping from central time zone, hello ups just started their routes!

Once they pickup from the warehouse the tracking officially starts!

Don't believe It?

I haven't been wrong yet ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] skinnytoo2:
Just got off the phone with Sammy. I received tracking number Sunday 9/3. It still doesn't show anything. The rep indicated device was sent to shipper and will arrive within 2-3 days from today. I guess only time will tell. I'm gonna order one from VZW today with overnight shipping. Let's see which one arrives first!! Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Josh LaCelle:
Not sure why it is so hard for people to understand. Phones weren't actually shipped yet per say! Labels were printed. UPS does not work on Sunday or Monday (because of Labor Day) this week, so phones will be picked up today by UPS and tracking information will finally show up. For those that opted for free shipping they were get their phones in two days, for those that payed extra for expedited they will get theirs the next day which would be tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
+1, nothing new.....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nuclearrage:
Ordered unlocked on the morning of the 24th paid with personal credit card. Still no updates, all charges have fallen off and site still say pre-order. Yet the Verizon thread is full of happy folks. Ugg
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
I wish this was the case for us in the UK, I think we have been shafted again by Sammy :P

We wont get our phones until the 15th and from what i can see in the US threads, some already have had them delivered / most are being shipped now :crying:

(ordered direct from Samsung 26.08.17)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stas333:
spoke to UPS, they told me the tracking number is inactive. then samsung rep told me that it was shipped on the 3rd so i should i expect it today or tomorrow. i have had issues with the turd man not updating their system so i would get deliveries before ups site is updated
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] advocate2:
How can a package be put on a delivery truck without being scanned?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dzigns:
Anyone else see the Ship by Date for the Trade-in? Mine says Sept 20th - but I thought we were supposed to have 15 days to ship the trade in to Sammy? Am I wrong to hope this means we will be getting them soon - since today starts the countdown for my trade-in?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stas333:
could simply be a slow ups system not updating
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] advocate2:
I just had a useless chat with UPS. They blame Sammy. Of all the shippers I have always found UPS to be the absolute worst.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stas333:
i truly hate the turd man and the company he works for. I always pick USPS when available.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] whoismikehockney?:
Damn Verizon customers got their phones already? They must have preordered way early and I've seen that people who ordered between August 24-29 have gotten shipping info. I counted the day they preordered to the date they received shippin info or any activity and it was about almost a week to 9 days that it took for things to get moving. So that's my estimate time. I ordered unlocked Sep 1st and I've got nothing yet. I guess I won't know much until 2 week of September. Even if my preorder email says 1st week of October delivery. Anyone got email saying October delivery for unlocked GN8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] burrzoo:
JRapps, Woohoo! Good for you! Glad to see "any" successful early delivery!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidrev71:
I don't see a "ship in by date" on my trade in order. Where are you seeing your date?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sloanster:
You will not get it today...

Prob tomorrow...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dzigns:
Just on the Samsung website under My Orders under the section about the Trade-in for Note 7 customers...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidrev71:
Weird.. Mine doesn't have that date. I was just expecting an email from them with the shipping info.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dzigns:
Mine didn't have a date either until today...so that's why I posted. I am sure hoping that means we're getting our Notes today or tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Josh LaCelle:
They shipped them before the weekend! On a Friday! Duh!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drmacrofish:
Yes, but they did "move" over the weekend. That is all. ;) Now who’s acting like a 2 year old. Duh....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Josh LaCelle:
After they get picked up! Yea! Sometimes I wonder if people can't think! UPS does not pick up packages on weekends!!! But they will move over the weekend when picked up before ie. a Friday or sometimes Saturday for expedited!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] briwil:
Strange, mine doesn't show a date.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidrev71:
Yep, we'll be getting in the next day or so. That date popping up is a good sign. now if ups would just pick them up and start scanning we'd be much more relaxed.. Well, most of us..lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drmacrofish:
Hum, mine shows the return by 9/20 date now as well and I can print up the shipping label. I couldn’t do that before either.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidrev71:
So must be 15 days from when it's shipped.. Did you do overnight shipping?

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Did you do overnight shipping?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dzigns:
I didn't choose overnight shipping (wish I would have now! So jealous of the Verizon peeps that got theirs today!) However I can print the FedEx return label for the trade in too. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] briwil:
I thought the Note 7 offer included free overnight shipping? Sucks, I don't know how I missed that, I would've upgraded it had I realized it didn't.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidrev71:
Cool.. Don't be jealous man. I'd imagine many didn't get the discount you did. I know they were offering a bigger discount but we won't have to deal with submitting info to get our freebies. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidrev71:
They had expedited and offered and overnight for $14.99. I'm kinda sure that's the way it was.. I get very excited when I'm ordering and things get a tad blurry and overwhelming..lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drmacrofish:
Yeah, I did pay for overnight.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CtrlZThis:
Ha I was just about to do that but they aren't throwing in the 128 gig SD card or the wireless charger. It's $30 more expensive than the Samsung site as well..... Still tempting but yeah. I can wait.... Still have my 6P
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidrev71:
Lucky! I regret not paying for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drmacrofish:
Will be interested to see if it even ends up being worth it. Half the time with phone pre-orders it ends up not being as you don’t get it any earlier than anyone else who did regular shipping. Time will tell.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Spoke on the phone w/ Samsung Customer Support yesterday and they informed me that Unlocked Note 8s would start shipping today.

Take that with a grain of salt because I pre-ordered on the 25th of August and my status still hasn't changed.

UPDATE:

If you call 1-855-726-8721, Samsung's Sales & Order Team, you will receive a message stating the following:

Update status will be changed later this afternoon. No word if EST or PST.

Orders will begin shipping on the 7th of September.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mutelight:
That is why I left the shipping on "expedited" personally. I figured that they would try to get the phones to people by the official launch date, little did I know they would be shipping them out so early. Oh well, I will remain patient.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidrev71:
I know exactly what you mean. I have a very good feeling you'll have it tomorrow. I'll have mine on Wed cause I didn't do overnight. .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
Has anyone who ordered the 28th or 29th have their status change to Confirmed or Shipped?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CtrlZThis:
I ordered on the 27th and see no changes from "preorder"
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pinkie00200:
I ordered on 29th Tmobile version, no change so far.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
I ordered on the first, my status says "Ha Ha Ha".
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tirtha_crm:
I received a shipment notice on 9/3 with a UPS tracking number, but still cannot trace this shipment through UPS tracking. I have paid for next day delivery and every time I have called support, I have received a completely different response. I was told that order left their warehouse on 9/3, this morning I was told that UPS has not picked up/scanned the order.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fgr:
That's some funny stuff right there
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Josh LaCelle:
It will most likely be picked up tonight, and you should get it tomorrow seeing you payed for expedited shipping! You have to realize the people at Samsung CS aren't the smartest people!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CtrlZThis:
Crap so I tested the Verizon theory. I ordered one from there and it should be at my door tomorrow. Sucks... Really thought Samsung would be quicker for direct orders.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RevLauren:
Per-orders placed TODAY directly with Samsung for the unlocked version are showing a ship date of Oct. 1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
I mean logically speaking the logistics of Verizon would be better because they support a ton more brick and mortar stores as well as more direct customers.

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Thats been the case with all the unlocked orders since last week.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jackdforme:
I ordered the Unlocked on 8/28 with note 7 owners deal, trade in box, 360 camera gift and paid in full.

I was "pre-order" as of noon EST so I canceled it and ordered one from big Red instead for delviery tomorrow.

F it, VZ unlocks it anyway and I can swap firmware if it kills me. I use Package Disabler anyway and never really notice bloat.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RiffyDivine:
Hah I had to cancel and reorder my phone after waiting a week or so. Picked the wrong phone for trade in, back of the line I go.

Also wanted to ask why I see a lot of people getting the unlocked version?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Verizon unlocks the bootloader? or Verizon doesnt sell them sim unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jackdforme:
Bootloader is locked on the VZ and the unlocked alike.

VZ GSM unlocks the phones from the box because of international travel. Its really no issue unless going to Sprint, but I have a home so not an issue there.

As for the firmware, the S8 can be swapped today between them all using ODIN. Bootlaoder be damned.

I honestly got all butt hurt about wifi calling (rom only) and timing. Full disclosure I know I have problems but I admit it and embrace by gadget addiction.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CtrlZThis:
I'm with ya. I refreshed my Samsung page hoping for a change but nothing so I canceled it. Can't wait for tomorrow now lol. It honestly works out better for me this way all the way around.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jackdforme:
Same here. Have a business trip next week via rail and that is a perfect time to "form my relationship" with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
Been like that for little less than a week now, when I ordered on the 28th there was small text saying it wouldn't ship until the week of September 25th but my order confirmation email said it will ship September 11th, almost seems like they are trying to slow down the rush of Unlocked phone purchases threw the Samsung webstore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CtrlZThis:
Totally agree. I guess their biggest customers are the Providers and not the actual customers..... Sucks but makes sense.

Ok guess I'm off to the Verizon Note8 waiting room.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RevLauren:
VZW version -- never again

Not sure what you meant about wi-fi calling re: VZW. I have it on my Note 5, though it was a hassle getting it on some other devices I've activated with them. Personally, I'm never going to allow Verizon to screw around with

any

phone I buy. They cripple phones, remove features, and are incredibly arrogant about it. They actually removed the Device Management menu and allowed just a couple of its features -- storage and battery. I only found this out because I was watching a video tutorial and the person doing it is scrolling to items I didn't even have on my Note 7. There were other things, too, like hiding Samsung's FREE cloud storage option -- though I got that back with Quick Shortcut Maker. They disable diagnostic codes. Some of their CSRs act as if activating an unlocked phone is just about impossible because it "isn't their system yet." The list just goes on. If they didn't still have the most consistent coverage in my area, I would be long gone--after 17 years as a customer, though T-Mobile is looking pretty good these days. So I will patiently await my unlocked phone. If I get any static from Verizon over it, well, it's T-Mo for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
I went with the Unlocked this time around because I plan on keeping it for a while and if I get tired of my current carrier and a better plan becomes available I have an unlocked phone and I will just bounce!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
If you pay off any phone I dont see why you would have an issue getting it unlocked and used anywhere. You may have to have a few weeks of activation time but outside of that should be easy peasy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Josh LaCelle:
This! And I hate carrier bloatware!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JameyS:
Ordered mine direct from Samsung... $425 Trade in. Shipment was made on Sun 9-3-17 Expected to be here today 9-5-17 of 9-6-17 at the latest. Tracking says expedited and may take up to 2 business days.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
I read that the carrier versions don't have all of the bands required to work on all US carriers but the Unlocked phones do.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] harveydent:
28th here. Still on "preorder"

That's International unlocked vs. US carrier-locked. US Unlocked vs. US carrier-locked is the exact same phone hardware-wise.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] briwil:
Does your tracking number actually show up on UPS's site yet? Or are you like the rest of us with UPS saying "UPS could not locate the shipment details for your request. Please verify your information and try again later"?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Well thats a completely different reason than they won't allow you to go to another carrier. I mean until we see specifics who's to say. I mean iphones get sold based on carrier as well with an unlocked variant but should work on every carrier. But hey better safe than sorry right.

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This site gives some insight on what supports what by model number in regards to bands.

https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-sm-n950-model-number-differences/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] angled:
I don't mind waiting to get my phone, but why start the Samsung care coverage on 9/3 and tell me to ship my trade in phone back by the 20th if it is not in hand yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RiffyDivine:
I thought they were selling all the phones unlocked in that sense?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Josh LaCelle:
For what its worth... Samsung just charged my card. So I expect to see shipping status updating on UPS within the next few hours.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Helps if you state when you ordered
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Josh LaCelle:
Already stated before... but on the 24th and the Unlocked version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nuclearrage:
This right here plus vz to att it works, no bloat and if for some strange reason I gets recalled I am not dealing with att again. Note 7 recall was a complete cluster, with even corporate stores not knowing what was going on. And my bill was in a state of Flux for 6 months. It was all good in the end, but I don't want the hassle just in case.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dzigns:
Yep...exactly. I nearly had a heart attack just now coming back from dropping my son off to school and saw the UPS truck pulling away from my house...but no Note 8 - just an Amazon delivery. Sigh! The anticipation is killing me! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
I figured you prolly did but just so folks don't have to go searching
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mutelight:
I went for the AT&T model but was debating getting the unlocked however I read you can't use WiFi calling and whatnot unless you get a carrier branded one so went with that.

Placed my order 8/24 expidited shipping, received shipment notification with tracking numbers on 9/3, saw a pending charge for the amount on my CC. Now I am in the same boat as others where it isn't scanned into the UPS system yet but I also noticed the charge has dropped off my CC...

Wonder if they are sitting on them until closer to the original launch date. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pinkie00200:
I still did not get the meaning of the "pre order" term? if there is a release date from a company, why some has to receive the device early before the release date and some still have to wait to see either they would receive it by the release date or not? why not ship all devices at once when they are all available on the release date? it's more like first come first serve service, not a pre order ???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] briwil:
I think 'Preorder' just means you order it before its available, before it potentially sells out, not "recieve it before other people".
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Blues fan:
How many days does the hub hold a package? I might have to leave by Friday the way they're sounding now if Irma heads for my county.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
7 days, but I'm sure due to your situation out will be more
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Blues fan:
Should be plenty of time then.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
This is false information, all the same features work on the carrier phones including WiFi calling, WiFi hotspot and VoLTE.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Moudav730:
Not trying to be petty or anything I swear, but I am confused as to the whole ups tracking number / shipped thing when the credit charge has not even gone through, not to mention I would like the full 15 days to swap everything over and ensure everything is ok, not be rushed from the day they say shipped. I'm a busy guy so it's difficult to sit for long periods of time and go through step by step. Again, not trying to be pathetic or petty, I can be patient but I just am curious as to dates is all. I was fully prepared to wait till the 14th no problem