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I just noticed that Best Buy is selling the SIII for $100 today only. My plan was to get two of these at the end of the week (I'm waiting for a credit on my account from Sprint, which I'm switching over from). I definitely would love to save the $200 and get the phones today, but I need to make sure our phone numbers can remain as they are. So here's my question:
Can I buy the phones today, sign a contract with Verizon, and get two new phone numbers? Then have Verizon port our Sprint numbers over to those new SIII's as soon as the Sprint credit is applied to my account? I just don't want to be stuck with new phone numbers. My phone number hasn't changed in many, many years.
Thanks everyone for your help!! I am looking forward to being a part of this community soon!

Just buy them from wirefly or amazon man and there's no tax. I'm pretty sure when you sign your contract you're attaches to whatever number you get for the life of the contract.
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Clienterror said:
Just buy them from wirefly or amazon man and there's no tax. I'm pretty sure when you sign your contract you're attaches to whatever number you get for the life of the contract.
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I can confirm this as not true.
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Yeh u can port ur number later
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Clienterror said:
Just buy them from wirefly or amazon man and there's no tax. I'm pretty sure when you sign your contract you're attaches to whatever number you get for the life of the contract.
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They cost $199 on Amazon as of last night. It was $139 prior to that. Sales tax isn't that much - I'll take the $100 price tag and pay the tax.
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I can confirm this as not true.
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SMR-DINO313 said:
Yeh u can port ur number later
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Thank you both! SGSIII, here I come!
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EDIT: NVM, found it after redoing their automatic search.

Got my white GSIII in my hand right now... 99 bucks is an amazing deal! I wonder why they are trying to move them today? It's still the top phone out in my opinion.
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You can switch your phone number on any line at any time.
Yes, you can port your Sprint number. You have to make this clear though. Through Verizon or sprint -- this I don't remember, but I've done it.
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Port anytime and change your number anytime through myVerizonwireless.com once you have an account.
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Oh wow that's sweet lol I thought you were sol like att I like being totally wrong for once
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voodoomanx said:
Port anytime and change your number anytime through myVerizonwireless.com once you have an account.
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1ManWolfePack said:
You can switch your phone number on any line at any time.
Yes, you can port your Sprint number. You have to make this clear though. Through Verizon or sprint -- this I don't remember, but I've done it.
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Yeah they actually gave me some paperwork that I can fill out and call a number to get my old number ported. Awesome deal! Thanks for helping me out during this last second ordeal guys. I'm the happy owner of the SIII now.
Time to start rooting and unlocking!
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My experience with wirefly is that your sim is attatched to your phone for the first 6 months... if you do not use that sim they supply you with you can get hit with a hefty charge... and its an automatic charge to the credit card used to make the purchase.. it happened to me.. luckily i was able to get the charge reversed

I've gone through this once before. Just make sure that they've added the number you want to the account before you activate the phone.
If you activate first, and then port over your number later, you'll have to go through the hassle of a new SIM card.

Sprint GS4 user upgrading to N5 - sim card question

Hi,
I'm seeing some conflicting into about this in several different threads, so I thought it might help to address it in one location. I'm a Sprint customer and currently have a GS4. Will I be able to use my existing sim card to activate my N5 when it comes, or will I have to get a new sim card?
Thanks!
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maxpower7 said:
Hi,
I'm seeing some conflicting into about this in several different threads, so I thought it might help to address it in one location. I'm a Sprint customer and currently have a GS4. Will I be able to use my existing sim card to activate my N5 when it comes, or will I have to get a new sim card?
Thanks!
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You can use your existing SIM (you will likely need to call in to Sprint customer care to get it swapped over though). I'd suggest that you request a new SIM anyway, for use on the S4 at a later point.

Thanks. I'm selling the S4 and telling the buyer that they'll need to contact Sprint for a new sim.
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maxpower7 said:
Thanks. I'm selling the S4 and telling the buyer that they'll need to contact Sprint for a new sim.
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Yep - it should be free - or you can order it for them too (in case the buyer insists on one)

See you soon Max. I'm getting mine delivered tomorrow.
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mjs2011 said:
See you soon Max. I'm getting mine delivered tomorrow.
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Sweet, that was quick. I'm still working out the logistics. I'm going to have to sell the S4 first because I can't afford to be out 400 bucks until the phone is sold. I was thinking about just taking my upgrade with Sprint on December 1st, but then I found out that Sprint is only selling the 16gb model. I'll probably use my upgrade to buy an iPhone 5S for $200 and hopefully sell it for $600-$700.
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maxpower7 said:
Sweet, that was quick. I'm still working out the logistics. I'm going to have to sell the S4 first because I can't afford to be out 400 bucks until the phone is sold. I was thinking about just taking my upgrade with Sprint on December 1st, but then I found out that Sprint is only selling the 16gb model.
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Yeah, I hear you. Luckily I had a nice bonus at work last month, otherwise I wouldn't have dished out the money. Hoping to sell the S4 soon. Put it on Craigslist with no hits yet so I'll probably try Swappa and Ebay next. Kind of glad it didn't sell yet though because that will at least give me the chance to go back if I have major buyer's remorse.

maxpower7 said:
Sweet, that was quick. I'm still working out the logistics. I'm going to have to sell the S4 first because I can't afford to be out 400 bucks until the phone is sold. I was thinking about just taking my upgrade with Sprint on December 1st, but then I found out that Sprint is only selling the 16gb model. I'll probably use my upgrade to buy an iPhone 5S for $200 and hopefully sell it for $600-$700.
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Exactly what I did. Bought an Iphone on upgrade contract, sold it for $582 to gamestop (30% bonus)... boom, profit to buy my 32gig

Tomeygun said:
Exactly what I did. Bought an Iphone on upgrade contract, sold it for $582 to gamestop (30% bonus)... boom, profit to buy my 32gig
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How did you get $582 from Gamestop? I just called them and they quoted me $356.
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maxpower7 said:
How did you get $582 from Gamestop? I just called them and they quoted me $356.
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The in store credit amount is higher, then you get 30% extra on top of that amount if you buy a used game for $1. Then use the in store credit to buy gift cards you would usually use.
You could buy all shell gas gift cards, then take them there and buy all VISA gift cards... or just use them for fuel like I am.

Tomeygun said:
The in store credit amount is higher, then you get 30% extra on top of that amount if you buy a used game for $1. Then use the in store credit to buy gift cards you would usually use.
You could buy all shell gas gift cards, then take them there and buy all VISA gift cards... or just use them for fuel like I am.
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Interesting. Did they hassle you about the phone being brand new? The guy I talked to over the phone said they they can't buy a brand-new, unopened phone, and he acted like I stole it or something. I had to explain my plan and the fact that I don't even have the phone yet.
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maxpower7 said:
Interesting. Did they hassle you about the phone being brand new? The guy I talked to over the phone said they they can't buy a brand-new, unopened phone, and he acted like I stole it or something. I had to explain my plan and the fact that I don't even have the phone yet.
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Not at all. We opened it together. Heck I literally never even touched the phone itself. He did ask why. I told him the truth, that I was eligible for upgrade and the iPhones bring the most on trade and I bought a Nex5 off contract.

Verizon: Samsung Pay support is coming in a software update

Idk if this has already been posted but I figured you guys might be as excited as me. Check out the link.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/06/verizon-i-can-haz-samsung-pay/

This is old news.
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Customer service told me it's already out last night. But when I asked how I can get it he said to wait a couple days for the update. I'm going to take that with HUGE grain of salt though.
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toskabab said:
Customer service told me it's already out last night. But when I asked how I can get it he said to wait a couple days for the update. I'm going to take that with HUGE grain of salt though.
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Interesting reply from CS. I'll have to try them later to see if they are consistent with that response!

tripjnj said:
Interesting reply from CS. I'll have to try them later to see if they are consistent with that response!
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Please do and report back to us!
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I am curious what's the difference between Android Pay and Samsung Pay? I have been using Android Pay with no problems.
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Tada10 said:
I am curious what's the difference between Android Pay and Samsung Pay? I have been using Android Pay with no problems.
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There is quite a big difference between the two.
1) Android pay is only NFC capable. Samsung pay is not.
2) Samsung pay uses NFC AND MST technology for mobile payments, depending on the terminal.
If you would like more information, I would suggest visiting samsung website referencing to samsung pay.
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I just checked for an software update and got nothing. Hopefully soon.

natypes said:
I just checked for an software update and got nothing. Hopefully soon.
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I've been checking twice a day. I've never been so obsessed over a financial app...lol
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ramiss said:
I've been checking twice a day. I've never been so obsessed over a financial app...lol
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Ain't this the truth. I just want the free charger lol
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Unless Samsung extends the promotion, it doesn't look like we get the free charger.

animal7296 said:
Unless Samsung extends the promotion, it doesn't look like we get the free charger.
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Just email samsung and ask them for a free charger. It seems like they are giving them away like candy anyway.
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Wonder if that'll actually work.

What free charger? I'm intrigued

ChrisAC84 said:
What free charger? I'm intrigued
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I'm going to assume you're being sarcastic. But it's the same one that they have been offering for free through various deals since the initial launch of the note 5.
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toskabab said:
I'm going to assume you're being sarcastic. But it's the same one that they have been offering for free through various deals since the initial launch of the note 5.
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No I was being serious. I knew they were giving away some wireless chargers with the Note 5 at purchase, but didn't know they were doing it for Samsung Pay too.

It is a crappy charger anyway... Any 3 coil one on amazon for $15 will run circles around this free one in terms of placement and connection stability.
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JasonJoel said:
It is a crappy charger anyway... Any 3 coil one on amazon for $15 will run circles around this free one in terms of placement and connection stability.
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Any one in particular you would recommend?
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tylerlawhon said:
Any one in particular you would recommend?
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Here you go: http://www.amazon.com/Fast-Charge-W...1444848793&sr=8-1&keywords=choe+wireless+fast
Thanks me later.

initial_k said:
Here you go: http://www.amazon.com/Fast-Charge-W...1444848793&sr=8-1&keywords=choe+wireless+fast
Thanks me later.
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I have this same one. Works very well. I'm trying to make a neat little setup to have it in my car, let's see how it will work out
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Anyone receive their $100 Samsung credit for adding card to Samsung pay?

I just registered my card on my brother's phone, filled out the forms to claim my $100. Now I'm just wondering how long it takes to receive the credit. Anyone get theirs yet?

6-8 weeks, usually.
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darkjedi said:
6-8 weeks, usually.
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That would suck considering it can only be used between 12/15/2015 - 12/31/2015
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papi5120 said:
That would suck considering it can only be used between 12/15/2015 - 12/31/2015
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I'm pretty sure he's wrong.

flipq88 said:
I'm pretty sure he's wrong.
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I said usually, given how the other promotions have been.
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Just got my gift card to best buy this morning.

I haven't got an email from them.
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They sent me the $100 code precisely 2 weeks after submitting it.
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MikeYuse0406 said:
They sent me the $100 code precisely 2 weeks after submitting it.
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Thanks! I still don't know what I'm going to us it on though. Was thinking the gear vr but I know I'll only use it a few times and just leave it in a drawer or something lol

flipq88 said:
Thanks! I still don't know what I'm going to us it on though. Was thinking the gear vr but I know I'll only use it a few times and just leave it in a drawer or something lol
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You can give it to me if you don't use it.

Not the $100 GC, but the $50 check.
I registered on 12/07/15, got approval today, 12/15/15. Haven't received it yet, but email states ~4 weeks.
Also registered for the Gifts of the Season promo. No approval as of yet.

Well, it's been 2 weeks and I haven't gotten my code. Calling Samsung is useless and none of the reps knew what to do except give me a link to email their "promotions" department.

I submitted for mime on Nov. 25th, and had it approved the 9th of December. I used it to order a gear vr, didn't have to pay a dime for anything and when it ships... Whenever that is, I won't have to pay for that either. So win win. Good luck.

(PETITION) Sprint to bring back Samsung forever leasing program

Please Help Us Bring Back Sprint Samsung Forever Leasing Program!! Thank You For Your Support!!! Share This Link!!!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/592/...dge/?taf_id=28246289&cid=fb_na#bbfb=985523493
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Please this petition is real and legit please help and share
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Please quit posting it in every damn thread

Ok if u say so then why dont u help out then
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fatboypup said:
Please quit posting it in every damn thread
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And the only reason i see it on every post is because i thought i was posting on this post dont your panties in a bunch
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I could care less about leasing a phone

Leasing a phone is a horrible Option. You don't own it and when it's time to opt to purchase it is worth less than what they want. You are basically fighting for yearly upgrade and still rent a phone. Good luck
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Phuck leasing a phone.

Well is either get the latest phone or shell out a lot of money to buy one at full cost or be stuck with a 2 year finance
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fatboypup said:
Please quit posting it in every damn thread
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**** boy!!
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setitoff215 said:
Well is either get the latest phone or shell out a lot of money to buy one at full cost or be stuck with a 2 year finance
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If you absolutely need the latest and greatest then buy it outright. I also will never choose the lease option on a phone or an apartment for that matter. You're pretty much renting a device, sounds like pouring money down the drain to me. Do you really need a new device every year? I just now got the Note 7 from the Note 4 and it felt like I just bought the 4 yesterday and hesitated if I really needed a new phone.
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Exactly why get stuck with the same !!
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Horrible idea