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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] underscore_overscore:
I had the same experience when calling up the 844 number. The representative said that he couldn't find this promo, so it might have changed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stroths:
Check out the thread below for the latest code.

https://slickdeals.net/f/10560148-t...-current-promos-including-pixel-2-iphone-8-lg
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] underscore_overscore:
The latest code "BNFTSVS17" on this site worked, thanks! They did ask for employer though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jagman96:
Wtf. I just called TMo and the lady said my plan is grandfathered forward so I cannot add a line and keep the old plan. We signed up for 2 lines of TMo One for $100/mo (with direct debit payment) last year and then added a 3rd line for the cost of the sim card during another promo. There's no way I'm giving up 3 unlimited talk/text/data lines x $100/mo... especially since I enabled HD streaming when that was available. Looks like I may be SOL on this TMo rebate.

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I just called again playing CSR roulette but came up empty. He said if I give up the free 3rd line and then add a 3rd that I pay for I "may" qualify for the rebate. I would be pretty pissed off I gave it up and then didn't qualify!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rsbenedict:
That's weird. I have T-Mobile One plan with 2 lines for $100/2 lines free (Black Friday Promo last year) and they just added the additional line for the Pixel Promo.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Robert_W:
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I did this last week and this is where I'm at so far.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rsbenedict:
They may kick it during the "validation" process. I went into the store and although I already have 4 lines, I had to add the 5th line to get the promo (though I didn't have to use the Pixel on that line) and was told I could cancel that line once I get the card. The extra line normally would cost $25, but with auto-pay it's down to $20 and with kickback for using less than 2GB of data, it's only $10. So definitely worth it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Robert_W:
That's an interesting loop hole
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] blcklab:
I'm on a previous promotion. 4 lines $120. Not eligible. Rules are rules though
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] desiregeek:
I already have a family package line with T-Mobile. 4 people with T-Mobile but could not deduct refund as they said I had to apply for new line
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rivera02:
Does your employer actually offer this or did you have to come up with one that does? If so, which company did you use?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] RiffyDivine:
I got my phone, did the rebate and sent the phone back to google. Going to get one from huawei at this point.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Wickidmasshole:
PSSPRTSVS1 is the new code im seeing on my end
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] blcklab:
Any word if the mate 10 pro w will work on Tmo?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] desiregeek:
I tried that code and it did not work
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] RiffyDivine:
It looks like it should and the word is going around that it will be sold at tmob att and a few others in the states. It's still an 1100 dollar phone so not cheap but it is kinda sexy all the same. Since it's sometime in November I am fine with waiting.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Aoude.:
I have thought about whether this is foolproof. What do you think?

I assume the IMEI being activated on the number provided and proof of purchase is all that is needed. It's unlikely they verify the device has not been returned right?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] RiffyDivine:
Done this for several tmob phones without issue before.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] js042507:
I actually called the rebate team yesterday because I was worried about the same thing. They basically said that if you return it, the IMEI won't match and the system will have a problem approving the rebate. However, he said it wouldn't be an issue if you call and they could update the rebate manually or whatever. However, if you purchase/receive the replacement before 11/2, he said a new submission would have to be applied online. If it's after 11/2, then this is where they would have to make the change the manually. He also said that you have until 12/1 to submit the rebate altogether, because that's when it closes completely. So, basically...the process depends on if the new/replacement phone was purchased, or submitted for an exchange (even though Google doesn't offer exchanges), before/after 11/2. Confused yet??? LOL. I tried to explain best I could. You can call them yourself at the direct rebate line to find out - 877-311-8853. Act like your checking your rebate status and enter an invalid phone number, and then invalid address, to finally get to a representative directly. LOL. 0 doesn't work!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Aoude.:
Wow sounds like a lot haha, thanks.

Do you know if it's valid to redeem the offer for the first time after 11/2? I have everything ordered but won't get it until tomorrow / friday
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] js042507:
You should definitely call to ask. My understanding is that no new offers can be submitted after 11/2
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] underscore_overscore:
I'm a contractor for a company that offers this to employees. So used that information to avail the offer.

In case your employer doesn't have a tie up with benefit hub then you could look at some of the customers listed on their website for "inspiration"
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rivera02:
The BNFTSVS17 code worked for me today. Never asked for an employer, the rep just said oh "that's the benefithub code." You still have to go to the promo site for the pixel promo, but this will save you the $25 for the extra line Sim card and land you an extra $100. Pretty sweet deal!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] iamjimmy:
When I called the rep told me that the SIM card has to be activated before Nov 2 to apply the Pixel2 Promo. However, by using this method the SIM will NOT be received by the user right away. It takes 3-5 days for the SIM card to be received. So if the SIM is not received before Nov 2, then we CANNOT activate the line and therefore are NOT eligible for this promo.

As per the official language:

Promotional Window: October 17 - November 2 (devices pre-ordered starting October 4 are eligible for this offer)

Activate or add on at least one new voice line per device purchase on a qualified plan.

This means that it is too late to apply for the promo.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] underscore_overscore:
I received the SIM card yesterday. When I called them for activation, I was told that since I'd ordered by calling T-MOBILE, it's already activated and they just ported my phone number over.

I availed the pixel offer too, so now just need to wait 2 months and then cancel the line.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] iamjimmy:
Thanks for the reply. From where did you order online? Was it the 844 number which has an additional $100 rebate for benefithub or was it Tmobile customer service?

The reason I ask is that I just opened a line on the phone and they said the SIM would not be activated. And that I would have to call in to activate.

And since I would NOT get my SIM till Nov 2nd, I might not be eligible for the promotion.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] underscore_overscore:
Oh, I'd called the 844 number. I had asked the service rep about expiration dates on the offers and she hadn't said anything specific.

On T-Mobile website chat, a different rep said that they can try to get me the $325 promotion even without any SIM or pixel phone arrived yet and I just need to give the IMEI when I get it. It sounded iffy, so I just waited until I got the SIM in hand today, YMMV.

All the best, I hope you do get eligible for the promotion.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rivera02:
As long as you ordered the pixel before the second you're good. You don't have to have the phone activated on the new SIM before then. In the promo rules it even states that if your phone was backordered you still qualify as long as you places the order before the promotional period ended.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] chillmeow:
Does anyone know do we need to keep the activated SIM card in the phone until we get the rebate or can we swap out the SIM card after activation?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] THEbigSWEEN:
I believe the fine print says about phone must be active and account in good standing when the rebate is processed. Not sure if they verify though. I know I'm just having my Project Fi number forward calls and texts to the new T Mobile number because I don't want to take a chance and have there be any issues and make it so I paid for a second line for a couple months for no reason. Doing financing on the 2 XL otherwise I would've just ported my number then ported it back to Fi once I get my money.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mrwirez:
I called the free SIM CARD/$100 VISA, benefits number and activated them for both my Pixel 2 XL's (mine and my wifes).

Then filled out Pixel $325 discount form. So I got $850 off of our phones.... Not bad, it makes buying 2 XL's much less painful.

"Benefits-Hub" (google it)

1.844.786.2964

PROMO CODE: BNFTSVS17

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You are permitted to port your existing number to your new Pixel. Just put the new SIM card in an old phone, sign up for "Kick-Back" and don't go over 2GB. You get $10 off per month/line until your $325 MC comes. Then cancel the new line.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AndrasLOHF:
Is there a way to get the benefit hub promo after the fact? SIM was ordered Monday and I just saw the promo here yesterday.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] JimSmith94:
I had done the same thing and ordered the SIM from T-Mobile first. When I called the 844 number for their deal, they put me on hold to call T-Mobile support, who canceled my SIM with them and credited the $25 to my account.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mrwirez:
UPDATE: It seems everything went smoothly. I talked to a T-mo CSR today.

- The (2) "free" sim cards arrived today activated.

- The (2) -$100 Visa cards were approved but will take up to 12 weeks. Hopefully not 12 wks though.

- The (2) $325 rebates went through, T-Mobile CSR said I should get a MasterCard in a couple weeks for $650. I'm also trading in one Nexus 5X.

- I got the two new lines down to $10/month with T-Mo Kick-Back. All in all not too shabby!

So... Both our Pixel 2 XL's: Just Black [MENTION=610227]128[/MENTION]Gb: were $950 each. We're getting $850 getting back from T-MOBILE, also we saved $50 on SIM cards, and plus $82 on a Nexus 5X trade-in, means one of our Pixel 2 XLs is now FREE!

THANKS for all the help from everyone on this thread. I'd have missed out for sure.

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Can you give an update? I've been with T-MOBILE for 4 years also. I filled out both my Pixel 2 XL's yesterday, and I talked to a CSR today and he said my rebate is already being worked on and should be here very soon.

Did you cancel your new line yet? Any feedback will be helpful.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] BrokenWall:
I never had to add a line, and I also got over $400 back on my rebate for my phone. I worked with someone and they processed it themselves, in fact I got my rebate in hand before I even had my phone or a IMEI number. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mrwirez:
Oh man, sweet deal.

Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] blcklab:
Are these all with the T-Mobile one plan? I had a promotion of for Family Lines for $120. And apparently that plan is not eligible for the promotion.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] chillmeow:
I had the legacy plan, but to be eligible for the rebate, the new line added needs to have unlimited data. That's the one of the requirement to qualify.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] blcklab:
So can I keep my legacy plan but add a "One" line?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] chillmeow:
That's what I did and I got through the promotion eligibility page. Then just upload your receipt and photo of your pixel 2 box showing the IMEI number.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Quie2TP:
Is it too late to add this? Just got my pixel and want to get the rebate. Thanks so much.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mademan420:
I think it ended yesterday
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nlua:
I just got off the phone with them. Told them I was calling regarding the promos for pixel rebate and passport1. 1st rep wasn't helpful and even saying that there was no passport promo. Told me to go to T-Mobile.com/promotions then enter 17pixel2half as promo code for rebate. I said I'd do the rebate thing but I told him that the passport1 promo is definitely a thing all the while sounding very annoyed and irritated then I just hung up.

I went to the TMO website - signed up and everything for the pixel promo then right after I got a call back from a 2nd rep stating the 1st rep "was concerned" regarding my last call and she made a follow-up. I gave her the short story of what happened - she processed the passport1 promo, she confirmed my pixel rebate is currently in process - assured me all is NOW well and that I should receive my prepaid cardS ($325 + $100) in the coming weeks (at different times though) - and even resolved one other unrelated issue with my account.

TL;DR - Still worked for me (BOTH passport & pixel rebate)

$1040 - $425 = $615 for a P2XL 128GB and a surprisingly awesome CS rep encounter (2nd) == beginning of a beautiful weekend... [emoji1360]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] blcklab:
Do you have the link? Can't find it on the TMO site
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] perveeus:
They removed it because deal is officially over on 11/2.

But just as long as you Bought the P2 by 11/2 & AAL within 30 days you'll be okay.

$325 Rebate

$125 Rebate aka "passport1 promo" attached.

passport1 was the original code for the attached. They changed it several times during the promo.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] blcklab:
Did you call the number on the passports promo or regular TMO?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] blcklab:
So TMO said it had to be activated by 11/2 but they know there were shipping delays and are activating a line today for me for the promo.

So when I get my rebate I just cancel the line?

Twitter support processes the rebate in 48 hours
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AndrasLOHF:
I truly don't understand what any of this "by 11/2" talk is about. Here is the press release from T-Mobile's newsroom that states 12/2. It would make no sense that in the press release you'd need to have the phone purchased by 12/2 but have the phone brought over and activated by 11/2.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AndrasLOHF:
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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] EMcTx:
Any update? Really curious to know if it worked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Robert_W:
Still says "Received" on the status page. It's just a waiting game for now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AndrasLOHF:
I got the round about denial on the PASSPORT1 promo. Rep sent me an email to the work advantage program that had nothing to do with it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] EMcTx:
Please update if it works.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Robert_W:
will do!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ne0ns4l4m4nder:
Also got recieved about a week ago, now waiting 7 more weeks to go ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AndrasLOHF:
Has anyone received the rebate yet? I'm hoping it doesn't take the full 8 weeks as TMobile has not made any improvements in my area since dropping them 2 years ago. I still don't have service at my house or at my work. Luckily wifi is patching that until my rebate comes in.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jrharvey:
Ive got one rebate in for me and one for my wife so we will see. Before I signed up for the rebate I kept pushing tmobile to confirm that I could use it with my existing lines and they did confirm that I can get a rebate for both lines just like last year on the pixel 1.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] farris:
I searched for any dutch Wm6 Rom but can't find it, maybe there isn't any?

Or are there translations for TNT?

If not, I have to go back to WM5 :P

btw, if I update my Vario with a official T-Mobile rom from their site*, is it still possible (when I don't like the ROM for example) to go back to TNT or something?

*: i only see updates on the Dutch website, where can I find the whole, full dutch ROMs?

yes, i'm a n00b, i know :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] Rhapsody:
use the search, there are some translated ROMS over here :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] zabardast_1:
If you have a G3 phone,once SIM/CID unlocked remains unlocked forever,unless you personally don't lock it again.

YUP! you can flash any Rom which you wish,regardless being official T-Mobile or any other Rom,it won't effect any Cid locking/unlocking status.

Cheers! :D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] farris:
thanx!!! Do I always have to go back to 2.26 to load antoher ROM or can I just install a new rom whenever i want?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] AgentSmith:
Why not simply use an English rom?? Dutch translations in Windows Mobile are lame anyway. ;)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] draven187:
Look for my threads
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] zabardast_1:
ok,let me just give a little explanation as to why t-mobile 2.26 is recommended always to flash before any upgrade.As with passage of time and usuage,the present custom build roms and the extended rom gets corrupted due to installing/deleting certain applications and programs and when upgrading or flashing a new rom,might get problems and hang ups,so its advisable and recommended to have a solid/clean base and stable extended rom.T-mobile is considered and proved to be the most solid/stable official rom and with solid base is always recommended to be flashed before any upgrade or new rom flash.Its always beneficial to start with a solid/clean and stable base.Well,you can even flash your own official carrier's rom for that purpose also but it shud be with ipl/spl 2.xx (Aku 2.xx),if your official carrier is other then T-mobile,ok

Cheers! :D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] farris:
looks very nice, your ROM! Nice, HTC rom :)

But, doe you have to HardSPL?

What are the pro's and con's of HardSPL?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] farris:
someone?

I searched on the internet but can't find any pro's / con's. Or are there no con's :D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] kadooosh:
If u want I got a nl spellcheck addon to use in any wm6 rom
[YU Yureka General] SHAFIKSS:
Continuosly rebooting at yureka plus screen ,after flasing recovery via flashfy
[YU Yureka General] Outfield303:
Please provide more details like your phone was rooted or not, what rom you were using......
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ChrisAC84:
I've got the note 8 now, thinking about getting the pixel 2 XL. Wanted to come on here and get your opinions. I've watched tons of videos, I loved the original pixel, but I also love my note. I miss vanilla Android though, so I'm thinking about switching back too the Google phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lawlrus:
Who's going to have an opinion on a device that has not been released yet?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] a.demarco:
For me it came down to durability. I work in construction, so an all-glass body like the Note8 would be less durable and more prone to breakage than the Pixel 2's aluminum body.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Redrockzz:
Pixel 2 XL just because of better performance becasue of stock Android.

Touchwiz (Samsung Experience) is biggest crap with micro laggs and big laggs after time ..

Never gonna buy samsung in the near future again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ShaunWinSC:
I don't think you can go wrong with either. It will pretty much come down to vanilla, timely and guaranteed updates or the extras the Note 8 brings to the table. Note 8 is an amazing device and I'm sure the P2XL will be amazing too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jhlarowe:
Well, the decision was easy for me. I don't like TouchWiz and I demand prompt, regular updates. Samsung is getting better about their updates, but they are nowhere near Google. My vote goes to the Pixel 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dondavis007:
Pixel. Any day of the year

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] galaxys:
The New 8 is a beast, but I'm into Google devices like this badboy Pixel XL 2!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] FMXP:
I had and returned a Note8. The phone is ridiculously fast and I have always liked the Samsung skin. However I greatly disliked the curved screen because I found things near the edges harder to see. Also the phone is crazy fragile with the curved glass front and the glass back. Dropping it once would probably destroy my $1,000+ phone. In the end I sent it back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Shuthefrontdoor:
I had the s7e, pixel xl, s8+, and now currently have note 8, I've grown to like Samsung skin quite a bit as it does have a lot of useful features, but my short time with the pixel I really enjoyed it also but missed VoLTE was I was with att at the time. But now I'm with tmo and preordered the pixel 2 xl, but only time will tell if I'll end up canceling it as I really do love my note 8 but it's frigging heavy! But I don't think the poled screen will compare to samsungs super amoled, and I would really really miss the micro sad card
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
I've been using note since it came out and I've loved every second of it. I'm curious if pixel XL 2 that I have ordered can bump it out of the daily slot
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] force70:
For me the pixel wins over the note 8 in pretty much every category except for the storage, not offering a 256gb version in 2017 is ridiculous..get with the times google.

sent from my Note FE
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mike02z:
I pre ordered my N8 and I like it as a daily driver. We just got root for it.

That said, my trading in my Pixel XL for a Pixel XL 2.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] SamsungGalaxySDye:
Not sure what everyone's fascination is with manufacturer's bloatware and in contrast labeling the purest android phones to ever be made as vanilla.

The whole idea behind android is that you can do more with it, google simply (finally) made an android phone how it was meant to be made. Hardware and software that work flawlessly together but yet offer so much more that iOS does.

People still want phones that the true android experience such as , quickness, flawlessness gets mutilated by so many manufacturer's getting their greedy little hands on them and pretty much ruin what android is supposed to be. And don't get me started on the carriers crapware.

I have had a note 2, note 3, s6, s7 edge, HTC evo, mottoX.........all of which get glitchy and turn to crap slowly after each new android/manufacturer/carrier update. BUT NO MORE I TELL YOU!

Go buy a Pixel 2 XL and see how flawless everything works for you, very similar to iPhones. With the major difference is still being able to do soooo much more than iPhones.

There is no comparison between google phones and other android using phones and iPhone anymore. Hell google won hands down lol.

Mine will arrive on Oct 24th at my door step. I will post about the experience I have with the phone later.