Best Buy Nexus S AT&T

**mike.strock** · 08-03-2011, 01:29 PM

Just picked one of these up today. I am upgrading (downgrading?) from a Dell Streak. So far, I like it. Going to take a bit of time to get used to the different size of the phone. But it is fast and responsive so far.

Mike.

**planoman** · 08-03-2011, 03:46 PM

I picked one up also today. So far I like it. All my purchased apps were in the market and Amazon app store had all of my apps on file so I could reload them also.

30 days to try it out!

**scrantoncity** · 08-03-2011, 04:47 PM

I got one today too! I switched from an IPhone four and I love Android.

Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

**dwaynewilliams#WN** · 08-03-2011, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by scrantoncity

I got one today too! I switched from an IPhone four and I love Android.

Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

What didn't you like about the iPhone 4?

**wpbfjr** · 08-03-2011, 08:51 PM

got my $99 back from bb on their own pm!

"free" kinda takes the sting out of the $170 bb geek squad warranty.

**Incrediboy** · 08-04-2011, 04:40 AM

*retiring* my nexus 1 and trying this baby out for 30 days.

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**RobertInCypress** · 08-04-2011, 07:52 AM

i got mine yesterday, coming over from the captivate. so far both phones are pretty similar but i'm enjoying the new nexus.

**attweco** · 08-04-2011, 01:49 PM

So, I went to Best Buy to get the Nexus S on "the deal".

The wireless department was a mob scene, with everyone standing in line just for the Nexus S. Of course, they ran out of Nexus S for ATT, long before I arrived at the head of the line. That, alone, took almost 2 HOURS, because they only had 1 employee trained in wireless sales procedures. Regardless, I was assured that the phone would be shipped to me, no problem, with a full warehouse stocked.

Today, I receive my order confirmation via email, and I decided I ought to follow up on it, to check the details of my order. To my horror, I discover they have shipped me the T-mobile version!

I phoned customer service and am told that this model works on ATT. I reply that it only gives EDGE speeds, not 3G. The rep replies that it still qualifies as an ATT capable phone, and if I don't like that, I can return it to the Best Buy store. She also informs me that there are no more ATT band Nexus S phones left at Best Buy warehouses, and there is no indication in her system that they will be ordering any more.

So, those of you who have scored an ATT Nexus S should be greatful. I guess I won't be joining you.

Any of you who have been placed on a warehouse shipment had better look carefully at the phone packaging, upon arrival. You may have been bait-and-switched the way I was. The T-mobile model number is GT-I9020T. The ATT model number is GT-I9020A.

**wpbfjr** · 08-04-2011, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by attweco

So, I went to Best Buy to get the Nexus S on "the deal".

The wireless department was a mob scene....(wait time) took almost 2 HOURS....assured that the phone would be shipped to me, no problem....no more ATT band Nexus S phones left at Best Buy warehouses....

So, those of you who have scored an ATT Nexus S should be grateful. I guess I won't be joining you.

don't you just hate it when the corporate marketers dreams comes true?

hang tight, the att phone will show up, and they will honor the 'free' promo...

it's all about the sales... lol..

**attweco** · 08-04-2011, 03:20 PM

Just as a follow-up, I tried to order the ATT Nexus S online at Best Buy, just now. No matter how I tried to order it, every time, the t-mobile version ended up in my Basket. I even went to the Samsung site, navigated to the ATT Nexus S page, clicked on the "Order" button, and, of course, ended up at Best Buy, with the T-Mo version in my Basket.

There is definitely a conscious effort being taken to sell the T-Mo Nexus S, rather than the ATT.

**Edge1978** · 08-04-2011, 03:30 PM

I picked mine up yesterday too (AT&T). I knew I wouldn't be able to get one until after work (6:00pm) so I made sure to call before I left and luckily they had 4 left, but the girl that helped me was a total ditz, so I hope I was given the At&T version, now I can't wait to get home to check the packaging. Is there a way in Settings to tell me which version it is? I am sort of new to Android (coming from an iPhone 4), so I am clueless LOL

**attweco** · 08-04-2011, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Edge1978

.... Is there a way in Settings to tell me which version it is?

Just look on the Samsung box it came in. It will say model # is GT-I9020A. The "A" refers to ATT. If the suffix is "T", that means it's for T-mobile. Inside the battery space, the manufacturer's label will also give the model #.

**Idelgado782** · 08-04-2011, 08:08 PM

I got mines yesterday for the free deal. I was eligible for an upgrade on att. I went to the best buy closest to my house and waited in line for like 20 min to find out they were sold out. I got in the car and called the BB Mobile in the next closest mall and they sold out. Asked her to check inventory and I had to go an extra 15 min away. I got the number, called spoke to someone and asked him to hold it and I was on the highway on my way there. He told me he would hold it with no problems. The place was packed and there were couples getting the nexus 2 @ a time. I was paranoid that the sales person was going to be shady and not think I was coming and just give it to the next person that asked for it since they were there and I was on my way and they couldn't guarantee I would actually show up. Finally got to sit down with a rep after another 20 min wait and they did have the phone, the guy new it was me that had called and I got my phone upgraded and running within 10 min.

I came from an iPhone 4 and I am loving the phone so far. Its fast and snappy and love the no bloatware!

**planoman** · 08-04-2011, 08:44 PM

WOW! I did not even ask how many they had when I picked up mine at a mobile store in the local mall. I did get the A model. I would be pissed if they shipped me a T model.

Coming from a Captivate and this Nexus is smooth as silk! The screen looks so good even with an invisible shield on it!

The GPS is fast and accurate! (I had forgotten how handy that is with a captivate). The only thing I do not like is the camera has no zoom. What camera apps are you all using to get a zoom?

**MonumentSquare** · 08-04-2011, 09:19 PM

Wow. I didn't see any lines at my Best Buy. In and out in maybe 10 minutes. Love this thing.

**planoman** · 08-04-2011, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by Edge1978

I picked mine up yesterday too (AT&T). I knew I wouldn't be able to get one until after work (6:00pm) so I made sure to call before I left and luckily they had 4 left, but the girl that helped me was a total ditz, so I hope I was given the At&T version, now I can't wait to get home to check the packaging. Is there a way in Settings to tell me which version it is? I am sort of new to Android (coming from an iPhone 4), so I am clueless LOL

Do you see 3G on the phone? I believe if you put a ATT sim card into a T model it will only show E for EDGE. If you see 3G you probably have the correct model.

**jxbravo** · 08-05-2011, 01:04 AM

my order shows the t-mobile model and im on at&t.. should i return it or stick with the t-mobile version?

**attweco** · 08-05-2011, 03:39 AM

Originally Posted by jxbravo

my order shows the t-mobile model and im on at&t.. should i return it or stick with the t-mobile version?

A T-mobile phone running on the ATT network can only attain 2g connectivity, i.e., EDGE speeds. For 3g speeds(HSPA) on ATT, you need the specific ATT frequency band. A T-mobile phone does not have that radio. This is why us ATT subscribers have been waiting soooo long for this particular Nexus S phone.

**sigmamason** · 08-05-2011, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by jxbravo

my order shows the t-mobile model and im on at&t.. should i return it or stick with the t-mobile version?

Return it, it will not work on the AT&T 3G bands, only Edge.

**kaan74** · 08-05-2011, 09:05 AM

I have a Brand New In Box Samsung Nexus S for AT&T for sale outright if noone was lucky to grab one yesterday. just pm or text 631220-seven two two four.

**Edge1978** · 08-05-2011, 10:42 AM

Thankfully I was given the right one

**jxbravo** · 08-06-2011, 07:31 PM

I looked around and I think that the best buy website has had GT-I19020T listed this whole time check out the images on these websites when the at&t nexus s was announced a couple weeks ago

even today it is still listed as GT-I9020T and also there is nothing on the website that the at&t Nexus S is 3G unlike the T-moblie Nexus S page which clearly states 3G in the specs

**attweco** · 08-06-2011, 08:13 PM

The suffix "T" version is the handset for T-mobile network. It will NOT give 3G if used on the ATT network. Only 2G(aka EDGE) when used on ATT.

ATT's network uses a different frequency band for 3G than T-Mo, which is why the manufacturers must release separate models for each network.

Best Buy has had the suffix "T" version all this time, because that model was released many months ago, for T-Mo.

The suffix "A" version has now disappeared from the Best Buy site.

Best Buy is saying that the suffix "T" version is for ATT because you can use it to make voice calls and 2G data on ATT. They very carefully avoid mentioning that you cannot get 3G connectivity with that model on ATT.

You would be crazy to buy a data-centric phone, like Nexus S, and cripple it by using it on EDGE only.

**wpbfjr** · 08-06-2011, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by attweco

This is why us ATT subscribers have been waiting soooo long for this particular Nexus S phone.

YES, EXACTLY...and why I bought on release day, knowing a bb price break would soon come, never expecting "free" in 10 days.

dana on the road

**jxbravo** · 08-07-2011, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by attweco

The suffix "T" version is the handset for T-mobile network. It will NOT give 3G if used on the ATT network. Only 2G(aka EDGE) when used on ATT.

ATT's network uses a different frequency band for 3G than T-Mo, which is why the manufacturers must release separate models for each network.

Best Buy has had the suffix "T" version all this time, because that model was released many months ago, for T-Mo.

The suffix "A" version has now disappeared from the Best Buy site.

Best Buy is saying that the suffix "T" version is for ATT because you can use it to make voice calls and 2G data on ATT. They very carefully avoid mentioning that you cannot get 3G connectivity with that model on ATT.

You would be crazy to buy a data-centric phone, like Nexus S, and cripple it by using it on EDGE only.

yes i understand the whole T at the end thing but i am saying i dont think the best buy website ever offered an at&t version of this phone online and people such as myself without this understanding might be using the t-mobile version without knowing it