Samsung promotion status.

[Arcticwolf1]

Submitted on 3/8 for the VR and also have an estimated ship date of 4/1. Still no tracking number or anything

 

[thomasmarcgodskid]

No, they both have Mics (on the non-3G version, it can still be used with S-Voice) but only the 3G phone has the speaker. Trust me, I've been researching the hell out of this thing for the last 3 weeks!

The non-3G version can't be used for phone calls... even via bluetooth... due to the lack of a speaker.

The GPS on the 3G version just gives it extra functionality (you could do turn by turn directions without having a phone on you if you have 3G service or you can use it to track a run without a phone).

 

[thomasmarcgodskid]

And yes it's $5 a month plus tax and fees. And $8 extra dollars a month to have a stand alone watch.

Now I'm confused... What does $8 extra to have a stand alone watch mean? I definitely want to add service to my plan for the watch, but hoping to only pay $5/month for that.

 

[Rygots]

Anyone know of a way to completely turn off the 3G feature on the S2? It always shows me a signal strength even though I'm not activated on Verizon. Looks like airplane mode will do it, but it keeps you from replying to a text even though bluetooth is still on.

If we can disable the 3G connection so its not constantly talkingk, we should be able to get better battery life.

 

[thomasmarcgodskid]

Not 100% sure, but that looks like an amazon.com address. Don't think that's the address for the promotion.

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Not Amazon, but you're right, not Samsung promotion. I did finally figure it out and it's definitely not from Samsung. :-( Guess I keep waiting...

 

[bsteppuhn]

Anyone know of a way to completely turn off the 3G feature on the S2? It always shows me a signal strength even though I'm not activated on Verizon. Looks like airplane mode will do it, but it keeps you from replying to a text even though bluetooth is still on.

If we can disable the 3G connection so its not constantly talkingk, we should be able to get better battery life.

Settings connections mobile network.

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[DynoMikeR]

No, they both have Mics (on the non-3G version, it can still be used with S-Voice) but only the 3G phone has the speaker. Trust me, I've been researching the hell out of this thing for the last 3 weeks!
The non-3G version can't be used for phone calls... even via bluetooth... due to the lack of a speaker.

The GPS on the 3G version just gives it extra functionality (you could do turn by turn directions without having a phone on you if you have 3G service or you can use it to track a run without a phone).

Thanks for the clarification. Learn something new every day.

 

[DynoMikeR]

Now I'm confused... What does $8 extra to have a stand alone watch mean? I definitely want to add service to my plan for the watch, but hoping to only pay $5/month for that.

$5 fit the added line. About $2.50 taxes and wireless fees. Same as phone. But as much.

 

[doxidad]

It will work with Textra. You might not be able to initiate a text message from the watch, but you can receive texts on Textra and Mark as Read or Reply

Hmm.. just got a text and nothing on the watch. Did you need to do anything to make it work or did it just work. When I set the watch up the setup said it wouldn't work since I wasn't using the default message app.

 

[bsteppuhn]

Not Amazon, but you're right, not Samsung promotion. I did finally figure it out and it's definitely not from Samsung. :-( Guess I keep waiting...

Brighton was the name and place was Indiana for me

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[weirdohappy]

Now I'm confused... What does $8 extra to have a stand alone watch mean? I definitely want to add service to my plan for the watch, but hoping to only pay $5/month for that.

He means your bill goes up by roughly $8 including service+taxes, but for that small price you have a watch that doesn't need to be tethered to a phone via bluetooth.

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[Rygots]

Settings connections mobile network.

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Ah crud. How did I miss the Gear Network option? I saw the data setting and turned it off, but missed Gear Network. No more signal indicator. THanks!

 

[bsteppuhn]

Rygots

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[doxidad]

Hmm.. just got a text and nothing on the watch. Did you need to do anything to make it work or did it just work. When I set the watch up the setup said it wouldn't work since I wasn't using the default message app.

Never mind... Duh. it helps if you turn on the notifications for textra in the gear app.

 

[Rygots]

Rygots

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Just rub it in why don't you...

 

[Pain_dont_hurt]

My Gear 2 watch just came in. Does it only work on Verizon or can it be used on any carrier?

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[bsteppuhn]

Just rub it in why don't you...

LOL didn't mean to. I was just flipping through the book but it fits my small wrist lovely! Charging it now so I can take it for a run!!

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[MizWylie]

I hate you all. More than I did when I last said it!

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[Averix]

Still stuck with an estimated shipping of 4/1/16 and no FedEx notice. Silly.

 

[xocomaox]

Link?

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/ele/5525526738.html

I posted in the marketplace as well.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=664672