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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
You cannot use a credit or promo on a sale item price. You can use it but it will be the amount off the original price and not the sale price. It's a flaw in the process and I've complained to no avail. The explanation is that you can't piggy back two discounts or promos, the first being the sale price.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I have before, but time will tell.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
Heck if you can do it please let me know. I've tried it twice now.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I sure will, although it'll probably be more than a month from now since my estimated delivery date is 10/25, and I believe you don't get the store credit until 15+ days after delivery (to make sure you're not returning the device), so it would be sometime after that.

Feel free to ask me if I forget by then. :D
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sgvjon:
Cc was also charged, now says prepared to ship, delivers Oct 12
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
My phone estimate has now gone from originally 10/25 to:

Ordered – Delivers Oct 12 - Oct 13

Pixel 8 Pro Obsidian 1TB (Unlocked)

Watch 2 still says:

Ordered – Delivers Nov 8 - Nov 16

Same with my wife's, except her watch is also 10/12 (different color than mine)

Edit: Credit card just got charged!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
I guess that means the order has been processed and it's too late to cancel. I pre-ordered from BB with a 12th pickup date. My card has been charged as pending but I don't think they can actually charge me until I pick it up. If it was shipped that would be different I presume.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] kingpeppermint:
Where did you buy them?, as i haven't decided yet, but carphonewarehouse, mobiles, EE and a bunch of others all say the same thing you first need to buy the phone and then you can claim a watch, and the terms on the watch page say you get a random color.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ScoobyWRX:
12/10 for me in the UK (10/12 for our American friends :))

Obsidian black 128gb and a wifi watch
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
Figured out my strategy. Trade in an iPhone SE3 for $800 towards a Pixel 8 Pro at T-Mobile. Walmart is selling the SE for $150.

Waiting for in-store stock to handle the entire rework of my plan.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] diesteldorf:
I appreciate your post, as I had a lot of the same feelings, but ultimately decided to go in the opposite direction.

When I ordered the Pixel 8 Pro, I had:

1) $300 Google Play Store credit (earned via the Pixel 7 Pro + Google One 10%)

2) $440 Iphone 11 64 gb Trade-In (which should net $165+ off the regular retail price)

3) An American Express targeted offer to spend $2000 GET $200 CREDIT

4) A "free" Pixel 2 watch that I could keep or sell for an additional $200+

5) The opportunity to earn another $122.00 in Play Store credit through Google One

I think everyone on this board is a phone enthusiast and enjoys the latest/greatest model, but also knows that it is entirely possible to go 2-3 years, or longer between upgrades without sacrificing much day to day functionality.

I remember having a mixture of emotions when Google released the Pixel 5. Compared to my Pixel 4 XL, it didn't seem like a substantial upgrade, AND the screen size was a definite downgrade. I was both disappointed, at not getting a new phone, and happy (to save money) by not getting a new phone....LOL

Who knows what pricing and perks Google will offer with the Pixel 9 series. I got the 1 TB model knowing that I MAY keep the phone for MULTIPLE years and wanted the extra storage space as "insurance." If I actually keep the phone for the full 7 years (of software support), I may need every last gigabyte!!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] kkjb:
Spent way too much for devices this year, Pixels, Xiaomi, Sony, OnePlus. Even somehow buying a locked --Yes-- locked t mobile Pixel 6 for 185... I was a idiot thinking a T mobile mvno plan would work just as well. Fortune was mine though. The 200 g store credit for last year's Pixel 7 pro and that 185 (taxes too) Pixel 6 was now 325 towards the 8 pro! SCORE!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] kondi10:
We bought it from Google store in 2 separate accounts so 2 people chose our pixels 8P and then the website asked us which watch we want. We had to chose the colour before it allowed us to proceed and also could add 50 pounds if we wanted to get the LTE version, we didn't since we have O2 and officially it doesn't support our network.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
The surcharge of 50 bucks is the "official" Google recommendation for the LTE variant I think, since the Google Store also wanted 50 € extra when pre-ordering the Pixel Watch 2 as LTE as a bonus to the P8 Pro.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sshariff:
That is not correct if you buy directly from the Google store. I got to choose the colour of my watch and I don't need to claim it separately. The phone and the watch both show a delivery date of the 12th of Oct.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Deacon-Frost:
The procedure the other guy described was on Amazon. At first I wanted to order the phone from Amazon too but it seemed to be more complicated to get the watch so I decided to get order it from Google store which was much easier as you said.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Wow, that's just awesome. Unfortunate for me that T-Mobile only offers the 128GB models. AT&T also offers the 256 GB models, and apparently gives $1040 for the iPhone SE 3. That's still too low storage size for me personally, otherwise I would jump in a heartbeat at one of those deals.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
It's going to be a nice process.

Upgrade to Go5G Next, turn in Pixel 7 leased through Jump on Demand, keep or drop Protection 360, upgrade to Pixel 8 Pro on equipment plan, apply iPhone SE trade-in. Wait a year. Use Pixel 8 Pro trade-in value for Pixel 9 Pro. Repeat.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] jayr04:
Dear FedEx, please don't steal my Pixel this time.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] kingpeppermint:
The one place i didn't look lol, so the clarification is that if you're buying from the uk, if you get it from the Google store(and possibly other webshops we haven't confirmed yet) you can choose color, pay extra for the lte version if you want. If you choose Carphonewarehouse, EE store, and probably some others(wich are most likely in someway connected to carhphonewarehouse/curry's group ) you have to claim the watch afterwards and according to the terms doesn't give you the option to choose color. (and doesn't offer the option of the lte version, not even if you wanted to pay extra)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] kondi10:
You seem to be correct!

By the way, I'm not sure with pixel 7, but when I ordered my 6 Pro 2 years ago from the Google store also, I got a bonus Bose headphones, but we had to claim them separately and couldn't chose the colour option. Just like carephone warehouse this year.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Tracker31:
amazon de. ordered 4.10 - estimated 14-16 oct
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] gettinwicked:
Negative. I used my p6p $100 credit from Google One on a fitbit sense that was already $100 off for xmas that year. Unless something has changed?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] gettinwicked:
FINALLY ordered mine today. Ended up using Amazon due to issues with my Google financing, then the watch being out of stock this morning. Delivery date for the watch and phone are Friday the 13th. The wife is taking the watch 2, since they clearly don't want full grown men wearing their watch lol... I put one on my wrist yesterday at best buy, and it looks like I was wearing a kids watch. Shame Google.. Anyway, can't wait!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Ultimoose:
FWIW mine as well is now in "prepared to ship" still with a delivery of 12th and the trade in status is "Started" which I assume they've shipped me the return box.

I ordered roughly 2 hours after the pre-order went live.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
It's changed.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] xlastshotx:
My order updated from October 17-18 to October 12th so that's nice
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Missignal_Dev:
Best Buy Canada, said "as early as Oct. 12", but sounds like that's highly uncertain... (Google Store gives a certain date of 24-25, and that's why I cancelled the order there and placed one at Best Buy instead)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] samteeee:
I ordered P8P & PW2 from Google Canada on Oct 4, 11:15 am and they are ready for "Dispatch"

on Oct 12, 2023.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Update: The Watch 2 now says October 25-26, where it had been Nov 8-16.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
Ordered later in the day on the 4th. Kept waffling on whether to get it through my carrier or Google. Part of me was bummed that trade-in deals were as good as when I got the P6P and that also delayed me a bit. But once I realized those values aren't going to get any better, I finally came around and ordered from Google. Went with the watch add on thinking I would sell it but not so sure about that now. I'll probably keep it. Initial info on my order said phone 12-13 and watch somewhere around 25-26. Now they both say 12-13. Really hoping for the 12th for both.... because like probably most people here, I'm impatient about new toys.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Birdsfan:
Getting impatient, keep checking my Google account to see if the cancel button greys out...
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sgvjon:
Wasn't really paying attention to the cancel button, but I only have a "view or edit order" button. Clicking it let's me view my order, but that's all, no cancel button or editing.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Birdsfan:
When you click on view order it shows you the cancel order button. Status changed to preparing to ship!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] 94b20gsr:
Anyone have experience with BB phone trade-in? Typically order from Google and can take my time to transfer everything over so I'm wondering if I have to relinquish the P7P at the same time as picking up the P8P or can I bring it back another day? Possibly sit in the store and get things setup?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
Backup everything to your computer first and then bring a cable and connect to BB wifi. Do it in the store. Find a seat and finish the transfer, then trade it in on the spot.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] dmb219:
My watch and phone are "prepared to ship", cancel button is gone. It won't be long!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sgvjon:
4 tracking numbers just popped up on my UPS app tracking. All say it's form Google-Visiondirect. I'm trying to figure out why there's 4. One for the watch, one for the phone, one for the trade-in maybe, but why the 4th one?

Edit: and all listed under Oct.12 delivery date, each one for 1lb, all coming from Indianapolis.

Update: now have 5 tracking #s
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Razviar:
Is there any oldies who remember this picture and good old waiting rooms for Nexus 4 hehe?

Ordered mine on Amazon on 4th, had delivery estimate 16th, but now it got switched to 13th. Not shipped out yet tho.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bkrickles:
I have 3 under UPS tracking and it's showing Oct. 11 delivery.

Fingers crossed!! Lmao
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Birdsfan:
Does Google use both FedEx and UPS? I typically get packages from them via FedEx.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sgvjon:
Haha I just got another tracking #, putting the total to 5.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sgvjon:
I think it depends on region, but the last couple of years I've gotten it from ontrac. Before that it was FedEx and UPS, and now this time around apparently UPS again
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
Y'all are getting my hopes up. Just checked UPS and FedEx, nothing inbound on either. The Pixel Bud Pros I ordered last week came via FedEx. So I'm thinking for my area (KC) that's how the phone and watch will come. If I remember right, I ordered them the morning of the 4th and had them by lunch on the 6th. (So fingers crossed that if they do get a FedEx label done today that I might still be on the 12th side of 12-13.)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] AmyClaraRose:
ordered my P8P 256gb via Three UK and been told its already with DPD for delivery so might get mine before 12th so we will see
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] welshandy2322:
😍 finally coming back to android. Awaiting dispatch & got £610 trade in for my old phone
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] randallw:
Ordered and picking up from the new Google Store in Mountain View on 10/13. Really hoping they'll have it available on launch day (10/12).
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] jayr04:
5 labels at UPS as well :unsure:
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sshariff:
Perhaps the two extra ones are in case you decide to return the phone and the watch. Maybe Google are confident that most people will start returning their devices as soon as the review embargo is over :LOL:
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Google did say about "SuperFans" that although they didn't have a SuperFan event this year, they will have some perks. I wouldn't hold my breath about that being what's up with the five tracking numbers, but maybe.

That said, I don't think you would receive tracking notifications for potential returns coming from "whoever" back to Google.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Birdsfan:
That would be awesome if they threw their superfans a bone by sending early...
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Ultimoose:
Sad face, all I have going today is the dumb trade-in kit when I checked just now. Shakes fist at past me who waffled for 2 hours after go live before clicking submit.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] jayr04:
Someone by the name of Spikydoc on Twitter has received their Pixel already
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Aphex13:
I have something in FedEX. There are no details other than the address of the shipper, and a weight of 0.1 lbs. I'll assume it's my trade-in kit...
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] A.Priori:
trade in kit coming tomorrow or the next day; P8P coming 12th. I'm in SF,CA
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yay, my phone order can no longer be cancelled (Obsidian Watch 2 still estimates October 25).
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] dmb219:
The waiting rooms were a blast. I haven't seen one in a few years. Root & TWRP would be posted immediately, then wait for the good ROMs.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] maschenazi:
Ordered from Google store in Germany on the 4th, this morning I received the tracking for my order via DHL, one single packet with my P8P, Watch 2 and a case. Trade in kit already showing as sent. Delivery estimate is 12-13. Everything seems to be shipped from Ireland.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] droidrev71:
That's for the phone trade-in box. I have several labels created too. I did receive an email from Google saying my trade-in kit is on its way, which had one of the UPS tracking numbers. Just think it's an error the trade-in center made. Google normally ships from Illinois or California.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sgvjon:
Nothing to do but just wait and see what happens. But of the 5 tracking numbers, 1 is for trade-in. I haven't had a shipment from Illinois since I think Pixel 2 XL. Pixel 4 XL, 6 Pro &. 7 Pro were all from different cities. If these were all duplicate trade-in kits, then by now the phone tracking numbers should have been created also... so that's why I doubt that.

Edit: only thing I could think of, is that the theory that phone and watch have a return label might be right.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] droidrev71:
Trust me.. the UPS tracking numbers are from the trade-in kits. FedEx is the most common form of shipping Google phones.

Trust me.. all those labels are from the trade-in place. Yes, Google still ships from Illinois.. I live in Illinois and had my Pixel fold ship from Carol Stream, Illinois. Also California has a hub. Pennsylvania comes to mind too. Anyways, most phones come FedEx from Google. Enjoy your stuff.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] kondi10:
Out of 2 orders made on 5th at the same time in UK:

- My husband's black p8p and a black watch dispatched today at 5 am though obviously DPD did not collect it yet

- mine white and hazel/green no changes in status so far
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Phil750123:
UK blue 256gb with black watch got a despatch email at 5am via DPD.

From experience comes from Ireland and normally will be delivered next day so here's hoping day early
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Samuel Holland:
Same here, I got an order shipped email. Thanks
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] welshandy2322:
Obsidian 256 GB & Pixel Watch 2 Matte Black dispatched 😍
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] welshandy2322:
Anyone else coming from iPhone
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ScoobyWRX:
Got the despatched email, delivery tomorrow the 11th! How exciting!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Birdsfan:
Label created, waiting for pick up from FedEx out of IL., delivery will be the 12th.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] droidrev71:
Did you get your shipping email? I did and it's shipping FedEx from Illinois.

Google's return policy doesn't work like that.. they just don't send out boxes so people can return their phones and watches. If you return your phone you have to go to your order and request a return. Then you can print up your return label. Again it's just an error from the trade-in place. No faith when a fellow xda member lets you know what's really happening, huh? 😁 Expected delivery for the 12th.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] nonleft:
Delivery delayed by 19.10.2023 :(
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
This is why I'm doing everything in person.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] welshandy2322:
Do the pixel use the same charger as iPhones
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
They've been capable of using the same charger for a long time. As long as the charger end is USB-A or USB-C, then they can use the same charger as a modern Android device.

They do use the same cable now, too - as of the newest iPhone 15. The caveat is that it's known that Apple is gimping the charging on their newest USB-C iPhone if you don't use their cable, and possibly their charger. It'll still charge, just not as well. I might be a little bit off in that information, but I have no reason to retain that news 100% since I never had an iPhone. That's just what I remember from reading, but anyone, please correct on anything I'm wrong about.

Edit: Oh, also, Apple is only putting USB 2.0 USB-C ports on their iPhone 15, which is crazy. Again, anyone correct me if I'm mistaken.

Not an Apple hater, I just hate companies purposefully gimping things.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
Just use a decent 30W+ PPS charger with a high quality cable.

Need to see the charging graph for the 8 Pro. If it stays at 30W for a good chunk of time, it'll be a nice improvement from 22W peak.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sgvjon:
Nope, no change yet. FedEx delivery manager has nothing. And UPS still showing the same thing. UPS and Google store still saying expected on the 12th.

Edit: and.... I don't know why you needed to send a PM to see if I was ignoring/avoiding you?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] droidrev71:
I pm'd you cause you were.. just find it odd that you were closed minded to my post informing you of what's going on.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] xlastshotx:
Pixel 8 Pro 256GB in bag just shipped, scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning.

No tracking for the Pixel Watch 2 LTE yet or my return box
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bkrickles:
fedex or ups?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] xlastshotx:
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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sshariff:
My Google Store UK order shows as shipped since 5 am; however it hasn't yet been picked up by the courier (dpd). So I guess there go my hopes of receiving it a day earlier tomorrow!

So it will be the 12th most likely. Has anyone in the UK had their parcel picked up?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
At the T-Mobile store. They have a Pro in stock. I'm snagging it.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Ultimoose:
G seems to be moving things along, got a FedEx shipping notice a couple of hours ago. Delivery 12-13
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
My T-Mobile store can't decide whether they can even sell me their in-stock Pro. Ffs.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
They probably can't. There's usually a release embargo in place.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sshariff:
Google just updated the tracking, it's now been picked up by DPD and will be delivered tomorrow!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
At least they tried.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] jayr04:
Still nothing on FedEx
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] cccoltsicehockey:
Mine shipped this morning by FedEx with delivery for tomorrow.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
Yeah, nothing here either. If someone from the dev team for the Google Store had some free time and really wanted to mess with people (er, like me), they would come up with something in their call/response code that counts the number of pings from a certain address. After so many pings, return a redirect to a page that says something like, "HEY! Chill out, man!" or "Getting a lot of work done there, are you?" 🤣

Last week, I ordered a pair of PBP right before the presentation started. Got a shipping notification around 3:30pm that day with reg shipping and had the PBPs in hand by 10:30am two days later. So I'm still holding out hope for later today. Didn't even think to look if they had faster shipping. Oh well. Going to be some happy people tomorrow that we can all live through.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Phil750123:
It will update tonight don't worry, always takes DPD a while to update Google stuff for UK . Expect it tomorrow
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
I just got a shipping notification...... on the PW2 freebie. Phone is still "Prepared to Ship" but I do see a test charge and uncharge from Google for a dollar so it can't be too far off. The watch has a label from UPS, Indianapolis. This is hilarious though because when I ordered, the initial email said phone Oct 12-13 and watch Oct 25-Nov 2. It'll be even funnier if the phone gets a FedEx label from Carol Stream at some point today and I get to watch the two parcels and parcel services race.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] jayr04:
Spoke too soon. Order shipped a few minutes ago.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ACCUSED24:
I ordered during the event and I have nothing in Fedex or UPS :(

Just says Prepared to ship.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
No email yet, but the Google Store shows a FedEx tracking number (estimated October 12th delivery)! Coming from CAROL STREAM, IL US. "Label created", so not actually shipped yet, so that explains not getting an email yet.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] welshandy2322:
Currently on route to DPD hinckley delivery tomorrow
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sgvjon:
Got tracking for the phone from FedEx in rancho Cucamonga,CA - ceva cls/Ingram.

But watch is being sent by UPS from Indianapolis.

Both for delivery on the 12th.. I can watch them race each other too now lol
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] salvasaur:
Also on that tomorrow delivery train. Ordered early on 10/4. Watch and case also getting shipped with the phone, via UPS

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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] aaronc_98:
Mine's in arriving tomorrow between 11:30 and 3pm
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
Finally got the shipping notification for the phone and it has a more definitive date listed so the race is definitely on!

Considering the PW2 is the first version to back up and transfer over, I'm ok with the watch arriving first or the same day. Would have sucked to have the watch arrive weeks later like originally stated and reset my OG PW for the new phone until the new watch showed up. (My original idea was to sell off the freebie PW2 but I've obviously decided to keep it.)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sidhaarthm:
Based in the UK - both Google Store and DPD tracking shows scheduled for delivery TODAY, 11th Oct, Wednesday. Exciting times! :D
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ScoobyWRX:
Mine at 4am this morning is in the local depot which is 5 miles away. Delivery today, Wednesday, according to DPD :D
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
One of our two phones (ordered separately) is in FedEx's hands as of midnight Eastern Time, but the other is not, yet.

Still no email from Google saying that either has shipped.

Oh, received one of the two of iPhone 11s yesterday that I'll trade in, and tested perfectly, and the other will arrive today.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] droidrev71:
Imagine it being shipped from California or Illinois like I mentioned. 🙃
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Razviar:
Still waiting for shipment from Amazon, with initial order on 4th. Is there any other Amazonians lol? How's your status?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] mang0:
Just got shipping from Rancho Cucamonga as well. Est delivery 10/11. 🤷‍♀️ We shall see!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] maschenazi:
Mine is now showing "Out for Delivery", it looks like I'm getting it today. Very exciting times.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ScoobyWRX:
Delivery between 10.30 and 11.30 UK time