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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
wow this is something I didn’t know. Another jhol I learnt. One guy at work got an iPhone where the shop did something to fake the system into thinking he exchanged an old phone for a new phone. He said the catch is now he can’t sell the old current phone in a shop and will have to either hand me down to a relative or dump in the trash or sell to some individual directly. 🤯🤯
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] nitinmits:
The reason is they preserved with different numbers and that sim has to be put in that handset for activation. No harm.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Bro I’d say it is kinda risky. I got a call from a Samsung service center that identified themselves as Samsung Head Office in Chennai on Friday. They wanted my personal details about an S21U that I sold in Jan 2022 obviously to upgrade to S22U. There was some customer with a complaint about the handset or god knows what. The caller kept pushing me to disclose information about me and if I have sold this device. I refused and adamantly stated I will not disclose any information about myself. But they did have my phone number which means the activation sim and perhaps later sim details are indeed logged.

One of the reasons I prefer not to sell to random people and instead either to a shop that does a written declaration or Samsung website themselves so I have indemnity tomorrow if some idiot does idiot things with a phone I’ve long sold off.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Yes I know.

Hehe.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] nitinmits:
Mostly samsung calls from Gurgaon. So this may be fake
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Yeah not sure what this was. Trucaller did identify it as Chennai. But the caller was extremely pushy and very uncultured in manners. All the legit Samsung calls I’ve got were maybe poor English but 100% politeness and manners.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] vjsi6:
Hi new here, just upgraded from Oneplus 7T, please guide me what is the best way to transfer data to the new phone including (1.) all files with the folder structure intact (2.) apps with their data and

(3.) Homescreen, Settings and lockscreen,

if possible without using a laptop.

(4.) Can I use oneplus warp charger (max output (5V: 6A)to charge the S24U safely. Apologies if this has been already discussed elsewhere and kind request to share any link of thread of the same, Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Dpk1:
Got mine (S24 ultra 1TB Gray) earlier today! Luckily had no issues with my S23 ultra instant exchange. Phone feels more robust than S23 ultra! No physical blemishes or imperfections noted here. Smartphone looks and feels awesome specially in this colour.

The screen protector is not easy to apply - wasted 1 out of 2 already. The silicone case doesn't have the soft inner lining like previous versions - cost cutting on accessories for sure this time.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
Finally got mine S24U Gray & Violet.

Took lot of time to transfer data and still couldn't transfer wife's 1TB data and copying videos separately

Violet is best

Gray is decent, looks shiny golden at times

Black nothing to talk about

Got both for 90k after exchanging S23U 512 & 1TB + pre-reserve 5k + smart club 2k + exchange bonus 12k + ADLD Corporate ID + TG + Decent case (they selling for 500 otherwise)

Data transfer is big pain

Realised one thing, get a exchange quote, pay full amount for new device, pay by card & earn card rewards extra, give old device next day after data transfer at home & get cash
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Dpk1:
Which S24U memory variants did you buy?

Data transfer is relatively quick if you have a fast memory card with a good card adapter (USB C) that plugs directly to your Smartphone. I transferred 300 GB data backed up on my old 512 GB SD card to the S24U in less than 20 minutes (while having a cup of tea earlier in the evening today)!
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
I bought 512gb S24U

transferred via smart switch using type c cable

Had 450 gb data
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] vjsi6:
Does smart switch preserve folder structure of previous phone? And does it transfer in app data like meeting recordings of third party apps?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] vjsi6:
Any recommendations for good screen protectors (plastic films not tempered glass), the official one is very expensive btw does it have two film in case we mess one up?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
yes official one comes with 2 pieces
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
yes, indeed most apps are already logged in

@twisted_mind has similar experience for iOS
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
To be honest. With smart switch at least apps need to be re-logged in. But yeah still any day better than remembering and installing everything from scratch. That used to take me a good 1-2 days in the past. I have done this as well as Samsung cloud backup on the wife’s current phone so today hopefully if BD handover her 24U I’ll try restoring off the cloud just to see how that goes. Am pretty confident Samsung ne copy karke banaya hai toh soch samajh ke copy kiya hoga 😅😋
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
most apps are already logged in

app settings too get synced so maybe that's how
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] vjsi6:
Just to confirm, Does smart switch also transfer all kind of documents etc with folder structure intact
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
yes
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
That’s great. Wasn’t like that at least until last year. Maybe they’ve improved it. Great anyways.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
@Dpk1 I never apply screen protector myself irrespective of all stuff for DIY is given

I pay store guys with sharp big nails who does it day in day out

Pay them 100-200 for peace of mind & convenience
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Am not 100% sure bro. Because despite smart switch backup on the pc, I manually take backup of all necessary folders separately just out of sheer habit. Double click on the phone while connected to PC and access the folder structure and copy to a separate folder on pc.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Oh ok awesome. So then no real need to do the extra steps I have been doing all along 🥳🥳

Nice bro.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Thanks bro. Never used Samsung tempered glass and this year infact is the first time I ever used tempered glass on the 15PM. Am guessing the Samsung one doesn’t come with those plastic guardrails like 3rd party ones which make application brain dead simple.

Anything else on the Samsung one that I may have missed out?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
Spent good amount of time in cafe yday & was indeed last customer to leave after 7-8 hours of stay due to huge data transfer

1. @Virgo_Guy Cafe guys does use store Sims to pre book & let people avail offers keeping their share intact

While sitting in cafe saw a whole list of pre book customers, mine was 1 & 2 in order 😀

2. They play as per everyone's bargain

They were offering 1 yr ADLD + 1 yr extended warranty from one assist for 10k

Only when someone knows & hard pushes they do ADLD corporate id

3. People were buying adaptors like anything, infact store sold case + TG/SP to few & gave complimentary to few

They had shield case & vegan leather case as well which isn't there online

None samsung official case is great atleast in terms of protection @twisted_mind

4. Exchange is all connections game, as @Virgo_Guy bro have told many times, exchange value keep changing before and after launch

They were offering 50-60k for S23U

Mine had 3-4 minor dents so don't know online guys will ever honor that much hence I feel it is good to test waters in cafes

Loyalty does matter, 5k here or there but I got decent benefits

All thanks to knowledge gained thru XDA & you all guys

I am here since S3 & my 1st fav8 has been @bala_gamer 😍

Overall 110k can be considered a no frill price to bargain with stores!
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
Samsung official is membrane kinda and not TG
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Ah ok. I hit the bullet and bought the ESR glass 2 pack just now. It comes with that plastic frame.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
For that long of a stay, you should’ve insisted on the Store Owner’s daughter’s hand in marriage as a preorder goodwill benefit.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
polygamy not allowed 🚫

more so imagining fuming wife at home, who was eagerly waiting for her device as it was digital detox for her being without her phone, whatsapp, IG, in itself was like sword on my head

worst part I reached home post 12

she flatly refused to see the device

morning only could pacify her 😆 🤣 😂

still she was after my Gray color 😅
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Almost 24 hours since my 24U came but still haven’t booted it up after what BD/Cashify have done with the wife’s order. Totally killed all mood this year. 😢
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] PG101:
What happened to the 5k benefit for accessories.. how does one get that.. in the excitement, i forgot all about it yesterday..
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Welcome to my hall of shame. I also missed out on it. 🥳🥳

Finally someone to give me company in sulking.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
Mine was cafe order so they credited as smart club points & redeemed it against phone value

I don't want those overpriced accessories from store

I buy those via corporate portal
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
last year cafe guy would have totally forgotten my 2k paid for pre booking but at last minute when doing "thoda aur Kam Kar do bhai saab" I recalled that

This year he was kind enough to straight reduce those amounts
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] sagarb:
Guys anyone confirm the transfer speed from pc to phone I'm transferring 300gb from pc to phone it showing 11hr :( terribly slow I'm using 1gbps type c to c cable only.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
Bro I strongly suggest move to offline cafe mode...come to central suburbs...they are damn good people

Giant & strong too

One of them literally looks like Hagrid from Harry Potter without the beard

No cashify, no BD,

You will get midnight delivery too :p
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Yeahh...owner pushed me inside the backoffice and begged not to tell about corporate ADLD to anyone in the crowd. Look at their unethical side at a time when it's for free in the café as per Samsung India, every single year. Now I wonder why they charged me 1.5% for ADLD with corporate id used. I'll make their peace upside down official ways if it's a case of cheating.

True, none of them and are way too expensive.

You observed every aspect, did the home work really well and passed in flying colors as the deal you cracked is unbeatable.. 😍

I was off the grid on personal ground, so missed a few like rewards on card payment in the cafe, not enquiring enough about completely free ADLD in cafe etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
Ideally should take 2-4 hours

I have done several iterations yesterday for 400gb data

Phone to Phone

Phone to Seagate portable drive

Phone to Laptop

Didn't do PC to Phone though
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
11 hours is about good time to go on the Samruddhi Expressway. Reach Shirdi, take darshan and come back. You can pray on behalf of all of us for Samsung to have better pre-order freebies from next year. 😇
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Update on my delivery issue :

Cashify BD and Samsung have mil ke royally screwed us. Wife’s 24U has been shipped back to Samsung and everywhere the documented note is “Customer refused delivery”

This while the delivery guy kept sweet talking all day yesterday that it’s an issue with BD and they will sort it out overnight and deliver today.

No more Samsung going forward for here. This is beyond outrageous.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
After all these, I would patiently wait and watch and then go for a refund if that's an option once the phones go back to Samsung.

And,

Buy offline with exchange without failing to get all the discounts and benefits.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] PG101:
Oh, that's no good. I bet the customer support will be less than helpful anyway...I hope it resolves for you soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Spoke to Samsung customer service and lodged a complaint. But logically the order will likely now go back to Samsung and depending on whether they want to reattempt another delivery or refund they will take a call.

Never ever wishing Cashify and BD on my worst enemy from now on.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
Bro go offline

Don't let these ****ters spoil your mood & day

They will welcome you with warm hug & POS machine to swipe your tears & card
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] PG101:
@twisted_mind https://x.com/albinder/status/1750123543764050369?s=20
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
I could walk to the Samsung cafe literally a wall away from my complex and pick one up. But that’s not the point. This whole ordeal is extremely aggravating and needlessly stressful.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
Now wife wish to switch color

Mine is Gray, Hers is VIolet

What process should I follow?

Transfer Gray data to PC, Reset Gray, Initiate transfer via Smart Switch from Violet, Once trf done then reset Violet, Trf data from PC to Violet?

Is this fine or any better way?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] PG101:
The shop doesn't know yet what and how the 5k will be redeemed.. nothing shows up in the mygalaxy app as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
They need to credit 5k rewards to your smart club account
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] PG101:
I don;t think I have a smart club account... i don't know what it is.

Edit: Nevermind,.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
It gets created with our order on Samsung, linked to your mobile/email

Just login here

Samsung Smart Club - World of Privileges | Samsung India

Buy Samsung products from Samsung Smart Cafe, Samsung Smart Plaza & Samsung Online Shop to enjoy benefits of Smart Club Program. T&Cs Apply.

www.samsung.com
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] enigmaamit:
Hi guys. Been following your excitement and purchase experience closely. But I'm not sure what's the best deal you guys have got so far. Can someone who has exchanged a 256GB S23Ultra tell me what the best price you have paid for your S24ULTRA 512GB?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Paid 76k, 24U came and went back to Samsung. We have been accused of refusing delivery for something that we purchased and paid money for. BD customer care laughed at seeing the customer refused delivery status. Samsung customer service wouldn’t believe why someone would pay and order a phone only to refuse to take it.

Greatest Deal ever!!
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
S24U 512 official price is 140,000-10,000=130,000 - 12,000 upgrade bonus = 118,000 any store will give it for

Few stores will extend 5k discount of pre-reserve so it becomes 113,000

And over it you can try to negotiate

For S23U 256 GB you can get 50-60k easily if it's mint condition & that's the sad part of such value
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
How exactly do you guys bargain? Like just say this is my max budget? Asking because I’ve never got a rupee discount until the S20 buying offline. What do you say exactly to make them bring down the price? I know in my case the cafe knew I upgrade every year and stay next door so kidhar nahi jaayega. This was before Samsung online started.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
I am poor at bargaining but XDA forum posts at least made me aware about right pricing

We don't get best of price always & I literally do not possess any special skills which one would be envy about

Exchange Value is totally user specific & no one can compete with x store with y store

Just that pre-reserve 5k adjustment (instead of faltu accessory) is possible only offline as most stores do agree to adjust, infact Multi Brand stores too are ready to adjust

This I believe anyone can achieve without much effort bas jaise real estate me jab tak shop pe naa jaao with serious intent tab tak they don't take you seriously. Over phone all will just talk but real deal happens when you visit them

When it comes to bargain for goodies like watch, buds there I fall flat & hence I didn't resale last time & thankfully this time it wasn't there else reading posts on XDA I was going mad about how people are reducing their ownership cost
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] PG101:
I don't bargain much.. I have bought all my and my family/relatives phones from this shop since 2005.. I only say that if I find a better deal at another shop after I've purchased from him, that will be my last purchase.. I hope he is smart enough not to lose 4 to 6L / year worth business over short changing me.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devvfata1ity:
Ordered a titanium blue 512gb from Samsung online store on 19th. Phone got delivered yesterday via blue dart. I had opted for smart exchange for my S23 Ultra 256 Gb ( 3 months old) for 66.9k and Cashify came to collect it yesterday itself. It went smooth and I got the amount transferred instantly with no hassle. I am happy with the deal.

Total paid 120k + wireless pad - 66.9k for S23 Ultra = 53k net.

For me this was the best price for my S23 Ultra offline and online included as my phone is the TDR variant purchased from Dubai in Oct23 for approx 77k
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
In all other ways, the value to be offered for your 23U would have been way less that you already knew. 👍 👍.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
A few referral codes for those who want to buy online to get discount:

REFPBJYF8UPM

REFXT38NM4J3

REFXB7NQ79J4
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Dpk1:
Samsung screen guard is a thin plastic film and not tempered glass. It leaves a gap on either side of the screen and if you're not using any case, like me (right now), the thumb rubs against the edge of the screen guard everytime you use swipe gestures, which feels unpleasant! And yes, the Samsung one does come with a plastic guide (made it slightly misaligned for me though). However, it does reduce glare in direct sunlight compared to other screen protectors.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
@anil84 @Virgo_Guy

Final update about my situation.

Samsung replied that they will issue refund. No reattempt at a delivery.

Will go down to the cafe tomm and pick one up in person like a boss. Let’s see if I manage a decent deal. Pls if you can advise what are the things I can still nail in the store. Storage upgrade? Exchange bonus? What else?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devvfata1ity:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Thanks bro I’ve ordered the ESR one from Amazon shortly after posting this question today morning.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
Even the TG store applied has gap both sides but case takes care of it @twisted_mind
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Dpk1:
When I visited a random smart cafe few days back to have a look at the S24U demo unit, the guy there asked me to pay INR 48k + S23U (512GB) for S24 ultra (512GB). No wireless charger, no ADLD, no points / offers. I didn't even try to bargain.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Am hoping by now since the preorder madness has died down I get some desperation from the store to get rid of stock and a decent deal.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
Bhai come to dm
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Dpk1:
I think that's the only feasible way for you unless you have access to a High capacity fast USB C storage/ssd compatible with S24U.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anil84:
Various mumbai cafés are reporting stock over already

ADLD is like norm and now everyone is happily giving

Game changer is exchange value & they are dragging to S23U 50-55-60k levels

S22U 30-40k

@twisted_mind @Virgo_Guy

Violet is no where as such

Silver/Black/Green available wherever they have stock
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] kannanX10:
you can get 512 by paying around 110k-112k in cafe's/offline stores.........if prebooked in samsung prebook app anywhere before jan 20th, you’re entitled for a free wireless charger as well
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Yeah abhi ladki ko bas mil jaaye wohi badi baat hai. 😔
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] kannanX10:
I’m using spigen tempered, it exactly covers the display, case friendly and easy to install
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Thanks I’ll keep this in mind when visiting stores tomm. 🙏
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
That is an unbelievable deal. Honest disclaimer I’m worse than Nirmala Tai at maths. Am sure I’m not getting anywhere close to as good a deal as that. But let’s hope bro 🙏
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Nice. Yes, it's nice.

@anil84 covered everything 🫡 already without any point left. Re-read and memorise.

Also, don't get mind diverted/flattered by their hospitality, some are expert in this and you might forget the deal you are going there for, be shameless and stick to your points.

*It's 130k(phone price) - 12k(HDFC instant discount+upgrade bonus) -5k(prereserve bonus) - some 3k smart club points = 110k. (You don't need these points, let them take.

+ Wireless charger.

+ Free ADLD insurance.

+ Get card reward points paying by card the amount you pay.

This far you can get and this isn't a big deal.

(They have a lot of pre-reserved phones with all these offers enabled that they already have, it's just that it should be a straight NO, if they say they will put another SIM there for sometime at first, instead tell them they can take the points from your smart club account having only your SIM in). I would break the deal right there and walk out if they are adament to put their SIM only, after the first boot. Clarify it upfront.

*Samsung gives cafes profits and bonuses which are their untouched profit margin that we have got nothing to do with. It's just that by not giving the discounts we get ,they want to make more profit.

*Whether you give your phone to them or not, they can get the upgrade done anyways. If they still insist for your phone for upgrade purpose only, you can allow it to happen but don't "sell" the phone to them if they don't give satisfactory buyback value. Some 65k should be considered good for your 256 23U. Clarify upfront. You can actually get way more if you have patience and can put effort to sell atleast on OLX if it's in prestine condition.

If you are still confused or not confident enough, simply tell them "I can give you 110 for the 512 gb" nothing more, given that I get corp. ADLD and the wireless charger free of cost and take smartclub points having only my SIM in". If they agree, let them do it in front of your eyes, their backoffice is there for a reason even if it's for 2 mins of activity inside without you.

With a good deal you would thank yourself for not buying online that you did on the very first day with a stupid exchange value once you get the refund and thus saving a lot. 😄
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Thanks for the details bro. And to @anil84 who’s a sweetheart.

Let’s hope this offline thing goes well. She’s already mad pissed and sulking and one moment away from defecting to the dark iPhone side.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
I applied spare S23 Ultra screen protector on my own without using the included aligner, fitted perfectly and covered some 99.9% of the display.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Great work. Especially without using the aligners. I hope the one I’ve ordered ESR doesn’t have that u shaped notch. Won’t it collect dust like crazy?

Edit. Opened mine and the notch indeed seems absent which is good.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
I didn't use the aligner because it failed to align properly since it's designed for 23U. Hand precision did a better job luckily.

I prefer the "U cut" because it doesn't cover the front camera. Having it covered with a plastic film does impact its performance a bit.

*The cafe provided tempered glass was a complete trash that I expected anyways. Removed it and the display performance is now way better inclusive of FP recognition having Samsung SG installed.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] sagarb:
Compare to s23u(left). colors is not same at all both are in vivid screens.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Going to cafés now. Wish us luck 🥺

@anil84 @Virgo_Guy @sagarb @Dpk1