Differences to November version

[peterfares]

AT&T reps are completely clueless. Do not believe anything they say, every rep will give you a different answer. I'm not sure why they even pay these people to say random ****.

 

[mdw1995]

Now that it is confirmed unlocked, how about GPS? Anyone try it to track a run in standalone mode? I've used Wear GPS app to get a lock quickly and then Endomondo and Ghostracer to track runs on the original watch. Anybody try these yet?

 

[Runningwarrior08]

Now that it is confirmed unlocked, how about GPS? Anyone try it to track a run in standalone mode? I've used Wear GPS app to get a lock quickly and then Endomondo and Ghostracer to track runs on the original watch. Anybody try these yet?

So i turned off Bluetooth and WiFi and it would not find GPS. Than i enabled cellular networks(my watch does not have a sim in it but still tried) and it worked just fine.

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[xendula]

So i turned off Bluetooth and WiFi and it would not find GPS. Than i enabled cellular networks(my watch does not have a sim in it but still tried) and it worked just fine.

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Weird.
Try this without cellular on: grab the watch by the buckle and hold it with Wear GPS on. I sometimes have to do this to my Nov version to get a lock on GPS. In a particularly bad reception area, I also shake it a tiny little bit, then hold it by the buckle.

This works on the Nov. version, so you don't need to have cellular on and can still track.

 

[json405]

Just wanted to share my experiences when I went watch hunting on Friday. I visited 3 stores.

ATT authorized retailer- They do not have this watch on hand yet but can direct fulfill and deliver it to your house. You can buy it at full price but need to associate a plan when ordering it. It's a non contract plan so you can deactivate it if you like. I think it's the same way online.

First ATT company store- Did not allow me to buy the watch as a standalone. It had to be tied to a phone line with mobile share. Not even at full price. Ridiculous!

2nd ATT company store- They asked if I had a phone line with them already. I replied no and the associate had to ask his manager if they can sell me the watch. He did come back and say that I could. And as a complete surprise he brought out LG infinim headsets and said I can have it for free with the watch purchased in full. No questions asked. So I left there with the watch, Bluetooth headsets and no need to activate it. I left super happy.


See so your experiences will definitely vary. Luck has to be on your side sometimes.

 

[Johnston212]

Damn. The infinim are my favorite lg headphones yet

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[scaots]

Tried two more company stores. Both said that they could sell at full price, but had to add it to a plan. Also claimed they each had only one. No resellers with it yet.

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[bckrupps]

It's bs that they can't sell it to you. I bought mine full price with no contract from a corporate ATT store. They only had one so i believe that to be true especially considering i had no issues getting it without a contract. It will take a week or two for stock to build up i'm sure. Shockingly i went on a Saturday and nobody got it on Friday. It may turn out to not be as popular as expected but i love mine.

 

[xendula]

Tried two more company stores. Both said that they could sell at full price, but had to add it to a plan. Also claimed they each had only one.

The same happened to me yesterday. I was so mad. Called customer service who said the same, and gave me some BS about only selling their devices to ATT customers, and that activating it ensures I am one even if I deactivate it right after. She got this info from her manager: I say ATT needs some written policies their employees should reference, because " I asked my manager" is a shoddy reply in my mind.
I haven't tried any other stores, and may just keep the one I have, since they release the software update for mine, which allows for calls with BT headphones now. If I can gather the courage to update it.

 

[Athkrnl]

I purchased one at ATT,

they want me to open an account, so I opened, and cancelled it right away after I got my watch

Even they say they were not able to cancel my account, they claim you have to wait at least 2 months to cancel

but guess what just call ATT customer service and they will cancel it in 5 mins

Paid no activation fee/ no monthly payment

Watch cost 388+ after tax

and I can confirm it is unlocked

 

[tech_head]

Tell them you are buying as a gift.
No hassle.

 

[switt]

@Athkrnl, Which plan did you activate it on?