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[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshuadjohnson22:
Let's keep track of pre-orders, statuses and arrivals.

Key Info:

What did you order: Fold2 Mystic Black with Black frame

When was the order placed: 9/1/2020 at 11 AM

Status: Preorder estimated ship 9/18

Carrier: Unlocked

I went ahead and ordered the buds live. I did order early by manually going to https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold2-5g/buy/ even before the page was live.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jayr04:
Galaxy Z Fold2 Mystic Bronze (Metallic Silver Hinge)

9/1 9:52 AM
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] CP Conductor:
Ordered mine, says it will ship by September 18th. Order the Mystic Black. Thought about the custom hinge, but didn't want to wait five weeks for delivery.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ROE_HUNTER:
Ordered. Got the unlocked this time around. I just received the Samsung email 15 minutes ago with the $50 credit, and clicked the link in that email and ordered. Used the $50 for the Wireless charging pad Duo, was the only thing I would use. I have a Galaxy Watch and other buds. Signed up for the Samsung financing which was approved, yay! Now can't wait till Sep 18th!

What did you order: Fold2 Mystic Black with Black frame

When was the order placed: 9/1/2020 at 1:45 PM CST

Status: Preorder estimated 9/18
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshuadjohnson22:
haha same, nice but not worth the wait.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ROE_HUNTER:
Update... Got an email, mine now says "Expected Delivery: Sep. 21".
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] AhsanU:
I'd be a bit weary ordering before the official date, but that's just my semi-lunatic self.

I'll be ordering through T-Mobile whenever it's available. They have a track record of delivering before the actual date, so fingers crossed!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] burrzoo:
Ordered Mystic Black with Red Hinge. Says "up to" 5 weeks until delivery. Used my $50.00 (pre-register) accessory credit on a 41mm Silver Watch3 + Mystic Bronze Buds Live for $200.00. I don't need either but the deal was too good to pass up. I'll sell them and (hopefully) double my money.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshuadjohnson22:
Mine says that too but don't worry... in the past, the estimation was off like that and it came well before... in fact, it arrived before the official date. I fully expect us to start seeing them arrive around the 16th or so (depending on your location). That number will change a few times closer to the ship date. The pad their time so people don't bug them.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hitman3984:
Order: Unlocked Mystic Black. Took Advantage of the Buds and Watch bundle. Even if I sell the watch it's way worth.

September 1, 5:47 pm est

Wanted the gold hinge but just didn't want to wait 5 weeks.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] labnotes:
Just preordered mine, black on black... I wanted to get a different color hinge but I didn't want to wait. I'm not going to lie, the black and gold hinge looks dope!

My only gripe with the phone is no extended memory slot. 256gb should not be standard, 512gb of space should be standard in all top tier phones if you want to give us no extra storage.

Where can we get a good case for this phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshuadjohnson22:
I ordered this one, looks awesome but no protection. https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/m...-fold-5g-kevla-standing-cover-ef-xf916sbegus/

Other accessories from 3rd parties will start flowing very soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] labnotes:
Thanks for the link! I'll pick one up but I'll be completely honest, I just dropped 2k on this phone and they want me to drop $60 bucks for half of a case? Samsung here take my money! =P
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] idksomuch:
What did you order: Z Fold 2, Black on Black. Didn't really like the hinge color stuff, I'm a simple guy.

When was the order placed: 9/1/2020 at 11:20 AM

Status: Preorder estimated 9/18, estimated delivery 9/21 and hoping it gets delivered sooner than those dates.

Bought the UV sterilizer with the $50 reservation credit. I don't think it'll fit the Fold 2 when unfolded, but I have other devices, keys, earbuds that can go in there.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] HelloG3_MotoNoMore:
Me too, just now, but Black, not Bronze...

[IMG="Order Summary"]http://s63coupe.com/ZFold2-Order.png[/IMG]

Bummed that storage maxes out at 256GB and no TF card slot! Geez, I have a 1TB card in my V20! WTF Samsung? This is a huge drawback.

If I can't run Xposed on this overpriced piece of overkill of a phone within 3 months, I'll drop it like a hot steaming $h!7 and go back to my comfy V20.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] marctronixx:
im in Los Angeles and just ordered at 9/2/2020 @ 1:27am Pacific time. Zfold 2 unlocked. black black because im a simple cat too.

I used the 50 dollar credit to order the uv sanitizer.

i already have the buds and watch3 LTE from the unlocked note 20 ultra 5G i just ordered. got a good deal on the note because i traded in a note 10+ so paid the balance in cash. no trade for the fold so had to pony up 2K (190 for taxes in california!!).

i DID use the 30 dollar credit samsung gave out for those who wanted the wired buds with the note 20 ultra so that was helpuful.

expected delivery is 9/21 with shipping on the 18th.

for reference, i got the note 20 ultra 5g unlocked on a tuesday. the order stated it would be delivered on thursday, so hoping this gets to me sooner as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mingy12:
Pre-ordered mine yesterday. Got the bronze version. Wanted a blue hinge, but could not wait the extra time. I am way too excited for this phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] razorseal:
Trying to order with AT&T installment, tried samsung website. It wouldn't work. I was told they're having problems and to try again in 2 hours. Now it says can't order from samsung for AT&T.

Found a link for AT&T pre-order and that won't work either. Says contact customer support. Contacted them, they couldn't do it. He was gonna transfer me to e-commerce but apparently they're not taking calls right now? wtf?

He said go to corporate store and order there. Which I can't now because I'm working and by the time I go, it will be too late.

Kinda sucks.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] AhsanU:
Anyone know what's going on with T-Mobile? When I speak to their live "experts", they don't know anything about the Z Fold 2 and if they'll sell it, even though that's been confirmed.

I don't really need the Galaxy Watch 3 or the Buds Live, so I'm not tempted to take up Samsung on their ridiculous bundle offer, but if T-Mobile doesn't give me an answer soon I'm just gonna order through Samsung's website with my educators discount.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshuadjohnson22:
They are always clueless. You won't find any good information out of them. I would order from Samsung unless you want to be in the dark.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshuadjohnson22:
Yeah... how has someone who ordered after me have theirs shipped. I ordered Sep 1 at 11 am. And how did you order tonight at 8? Time machine?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ROE_HUNTER:
I installed the FedEx App and it doesn't show anything yet for me
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] tjward5489:
I just realized I put today lol. Meant 9/11. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Idk how that works. Did you order an unlocked one or TMO variant?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshuadjohnson22:
haha I figured. I bought the unlocked one but I will use on T-Mobile. I guess the T-Mobile version is the key. Unlock is not shipping but the carriers are.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] shollywood:
Yet nobody has provided any proof of it.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] AhsanU:
Looks like we all should've ordered our carriers phone! Haha.

Lesson learned for the future I suppose
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hitman3984:
There are pictures on reddit of people having device in hand from att
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] xavierxxx2p:
https://twitter.com/jspring86az?s=09

He got it yesterday..posted pic on Twitter from at&t
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] iraqgsm:
Well, here is my data point. Ordered on the 1st att black on black. Nothing changed other than today says in process and the cancel disappeared
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] shollywood:
Thanks I'll check it out.

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So true...you would think that after launching so many devices they would have this down pat by now.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hitman3984:
Best buy is saying if you in store pickup on the unlocked black you'd be able to pick it up on the 16th
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] desantim:
Oddly it is showing October 18th as the available date on best buy. Been that way for a couple days.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hitman3984:
Oops you're right, just noticed the October part. Something is really weird with this release. I'm getting a feeling Samsung has like had a ship not leave a dock or something
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] StormCell:
The ships crew is sick with COVID-19. Ain't going nowhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] arielgon:
Samsung Cart not Loading

It's been spinning for a while - I have used 2 different web browsers.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] AhsanU:
We live in interesting times to say the least. Covid has caused many delays all around the world.

I'm glad I'm enjoying my 8 Pro on Android 11 beta software. If I was on a phone I wasn't enjoying as much then I think the wait would be unbearable. Would've been nice to have the phone earlier and just deal with T-Mobile bloat or whatever, but I'm fine either way! It's not like the T-Mobile version has extra LTE/5G bands... I think. I should probably look into that haha.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] JSK0703:
Probably coincidental but seems like those early deliveries are all mystic bronze.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] marctronixx:
makes sense samsung prioritized carrier variants first over unlocked. i can see the black version on tmo ready to ship if i placed my order for it, but nahhh im still going to always prefer unlocked and if i have to wait an extra week so be it.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] clerkp:
Me too. Ordered before preorders even officially went live. Black unlocked. No movement and my cancel button is still live. Showing ship date of 9/18 in the app but a delivery date of 9/28 on the website. Very strange and my speculation is there is an inventory issue on the unlocked models. Hoping I'm wrong but based on previous releases if the cancel button doesn't disappear soon, it's unlikely we are getting these Friday. I considered switching over to an ATT model but I hate carrier bloat and I would lose $250 in discounts. Not worth it.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] nunyabiziz:
I placed my AT&T black Fold 2 pre-order at 2pm CST on 09/02. I received my shipped email today at 3:51pm with an estimated delivery date of 09/16 via standard overnight. I'm in Houston TX and it's shipping from Coppell, TX which is about 3hrs away.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ROE_HUNTER:
Agreed, my last few have been from ATT, was ready for unlocked. And the Sammy financing was better than ATT.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] lourock21:
I wouldn't be concerned with those delivery dates on the website. I'll start worrying on Sept 17 if it hasn't shipped. I initially ordered on 3rd and my friend tells me about the 100 dollar cancellation thing. I forgot that I already got 150 dollars off because of a first responders discount. I ended up reordering on the 6th and my order confirmation shows Sept 18 show that's the date I'll stand by.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] xxxrichievxxx:
Well at least I have an expectant delivery date of October 9th for the customized gold hinge fold2.

The thing is I don't like NOT knowing a date lol I guess I'm somewhat relieved?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] RealEvil:
UK pre-order still not moved yet from Samsung direct. Mystic Bronze. Cancel button still available.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mjposner1:
Placed my order on 9/2 around 2:00 pm, unlocked black. Order confirmation came at 3:20 stating "Expected Delivery: Sep. 21" Went on website yesterday to ask about a pair of usb headphones, and now its says September 28. However in chat the person said they will likely arrive sooner.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
If you order confirmation says a particular date, that is the date to work from. The website date will normally be for new orders. I am hoping I like the bronze finish. It's not normally the colour I would have picked at all, but as its supposed to be more grippy , it made a some sense. I would have preferred white, or black with a customised hinge colour, but I didnt want to wait longer for the customisation.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] StormCell:
How the {^%#+!! did you order on the 4th with Oct. 8 delivery date and I ordered on the 1st with Oct. 9th delivery date? Tell me that. Grrrr.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] xavierxxx2p:
Just noticed my order change from expected to the 21 instead of the 18. Unlock mystic bronze
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshuadjohnson22:
From Samsung? It has never said expected 18th, always 21st (now the 28th on the web). The 18 is the ship by date and that is what it shows you when you order.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bkdodger:
What's up friends ... Hoping to see some action this coming week here [emoji4]... same stuff on my end .. Sept 28th on website and still shows ship Sept 18 ship by on app..
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] revisioncuda:
pre ordered in store because it wouldn't process my cards or paypal ...

employee say that I was pretty high on the list , probably come on the 18th , hopefully it will be earlier and not later..
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] xavierxxx2p:
Well yeah says ship by 18 expected 21..from previous years verizon always sends phone like 2 or even 3 days before actuall release, first time i have purchased from samsung directly
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] shollywood:
12th to the 16th, standard overnight? They shipping it on a turtle?

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Nah this way they can issue a press release saying the demand is so high we cant fulfill the orders, blah blah blah. This is what Apple has been dong for years.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] StormCell:
Where does it show shipping info in Samsung App? I can’t find it anywhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] marctronixx:
look under "my orders". close the app and then relaunch it to refresh it if you dont see anything under "my orders".
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] StormCell:
It shows my order but there is no est delivery date. Only shows order date.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] xxxrichievxxx:
I had to go through the website to see that information under invoice.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] nunyabiziz:
It's an estimate as of now but I believe it's on a pending hold until Tuesday. I hope for an earlier delivery but won't lost any hair off of my head if there isn't movement until Tuesday. ?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] burrzoo:
I'm looking at Oct. 9th. Custom hinge color.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] StormCell:
Same, same.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jayr04:
Still no change on my custom hinge
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] desantim:
The frustrating part is the fact that clearly the phones are ready to be shipped but for whatever reason Samsung is waiting to ship the unlocked version.

The wait has honestly taken a large chunk of excitement out of it for me. Seeing the plethora of review videos out there takes the wow factor out of it for me.

I've vacillated between canceling or keeping my pre-order. Since I ordered it on the first 5 minutes after I received the email and am still yet to see any movement beyond pre-order, we shall see I guess.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Strkt:
Theres talk of unlocked models not even being in stock. People from reddit who work at best buy said they have 0 unlocked stocks and employees are saying they'll only have carrier models this friday. I don't know about samsung.com though but all signs point to a delay with the 28th day popping up for everyone with black.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jackie099:
My expected delivery on unlocked black is pused to Sep 28, 2020. Okay Samsung... If Apple releases something interesting, I'll cancel the order on Fold2
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] StormCell:
Samsung may have a deal with carriers that their phones are first available before unlocked version.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] BarryH_GEG:
Nothing = nothing. Every pre-order season people look for signs that something is or isn't happening. Samsung's got thousands of phones in their warehouse ready to ship. And within minutes of their bulk arrival at the FedEx distribution center tens, hundreds, or thousands of us will see "shipped" on either Samsung's or FedEx's sites simultaneously.

With each major release Samsung guesses the quantity, color, and locked or unlocked status of what people will order. Sometimes they get it right, sometimes they don't. Bronze is the signature color so if black is delayed it's because they guessed wrong about how many people would order it. On Samsung's side they could care less if you order a locked or unlocked model - they just want to sell phones. On the Best Buy side they

do

want you to order a carrier phone because they get a spiff from the carrier for selling it. If the carriers ship early Samsung doesn't care - they just want to sell phones.

My guess is the cancel option will drop off our orders starting Tuesday. We could see shipping details show up in FedEx Shipping Manager starting Wednesday saying "awaiting package." My shipping said overnight so I'm guessing/hoping I'll have it by Friday which is the official launch day. Samsung's communication said either ships by Friday or arrives by Monday which even if all pre-orders ending up shipping Friday makes them true to their word as long as everyone got overnight shipping.

And there will be exceptions. People who ordered earlier will get shipped later than those that ordered after they did. People closer to the Dallas distribution center will get their phones later than some on the west coast. Some unfortunate people will have issues with their order at final processing, like a credit card problem, and they'll end up going back to the end of the line. It's been this way for every launch so brace yourselves.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jamezr:
Ordered Mystic Black Sept 2nd Through Verizon. the order changed today to the below. Hopefully it delivers earlier!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hitman3984:
To the below?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jamezr:
sorry had to reload the image
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] blkghost22:
Anybidy get the thom browne edition? If so what is your order status?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
As mentioned above, I wouldn't get concerned that other people already have the phone. The current reviews are from people who were provided a loan unit by Samsung, that's all.

The phones are high value and will be kept in a secure area until the very last second before dispatch, so expect to see your order suddenly show for delivery at some point.

In the UK, mine is meant to arrive tomorrow from Samsung, as that is our first day of releaase.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hitman3984:
Max Weinbach says unlocked units should start moving tomorrow with a "wednesdayish delivery"

Says demand in the usa was double what was expected.

https://twitter.com/MaxWinebach/status/1305303350678753281?s=19
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] StormCell:
Man, I'm praying Samsung won't use FedEx in my area. NC has thousands of complaints against them and they've been in the news. Takes a week to get an overnight package. Worst delivery company in the world.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] xavierxxx2p:
Verizon always sends phone early .happened with my note 10,iphone xs max,iphone x, note 7 and note 5. I purchased through Samsung this time for the unlock version, since Verizon always lags to send monthly Samsung updates
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hitman3984:
I can tell you 2 day express is taking closer to 3 days in new England
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] razorseal:
I ordered from first-net... I don't even have a way of checking my order. it sucks... lol
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] AhsanU:
Here's to hoping Max is correct!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] nintendolinky:
Anyone order from EE in the UK, when’s release date?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] apprentice:
Just came off the EE online chat when I was asking about my order (placed 6th September):

Pooja at 12:19, Sep 14:

Thank you for your time and patience. I have checked and confirmed that we will start the delivery of the device after 15 September. You will receive a confirmation text regarding the same.

ME at 12:20, Sep 14:

So hopefully expected this week?

Pooja at 12:21, Sep 14:

Yes, we are going to send you the text/email confirmation regarding the same to chose the delivery slot. You will be kept informed once we start the dispatch process.

Excited about this phone more than any other! Let us know if you hear anything yourself.

Anyway I hope this helps ;)

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[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Just got a DPD email regarding my Samsung delivery tomorrow. Also got the same notification from the DPD app. Nothing from Samsung themselves though.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Timmothy83:
From twitter: quality issue with the Z fold 2... Delay in Korea.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bkdodger:
Yeah I just saw it ... Bronze color seems to be issue

https://twitter.com/MaxWinebach/status/1305503566883205120?s=19
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Well I am not sure quality issue is the problem as that would not make sense. On the business portal of Samsung's the only colour you could pre order was bronze. Black was off the table. More likely demand has outstripped supply.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Timmothy83:
Anyone seen this tweet
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] gavinfabl:
Now got my shipped email from Samsung UK as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trem:
Did you order a case too? I've had the DPD notifications too also Samsung UK website update and an email saying my case has been dispatched but the phone still shows as pre-ordered lol

I'm hoping they're both coming in one delivery & not the case first & the phone at some point in the future.