T-Mobile: Galaxy S9/S9+ Official Pre-Order Thread

[RandomGuy Yo]

I usually delete those apps. Less bloat the better

 

[Mr_Spencer]

For sure the app McAfee for TMobile was installed on my phone. I certainly didn't install it. Never liked McAfee but since Intel now owns them, figured maybe its improved.....?

I contact TMo on this. The reply I got was for me to continue using Lookout with my grandfathered original JUMP. I'm actually thinking of flying naked since in 4 years with Android, Lookout has never done anything other than remind me its there. The only reason I've kept it is because of the lost phone protection. Then again both Samsung and Google offer those services (and I've setup both). Thoughts?

It's actually very true. Other than tell me every app I download is safe, I never really see any benefit. Especially as I stay away from risky things on my phone. I only ever used it because it came on the phone and premium was free. Might give it some more thought and uninstall as well.

 

[jlczl]

Reading thru these posts I must say I'm surprised how many of you guys use the "smart switch" to transfer from a previous phone. I figured we were mainly all techies here and knew a fresh install is much more recommended especially when switching to a different phone model.

 

[CKwik240]

Reading thru these posts I must say I'm surprised how many of you guys use the "smart switch" to transfer from a previous phone. I figured we were mainly all techies here and knew a fresh install is much more recommended especially when switching to a different phone model.

As far as I can tell, smart switch just queues up the apps to be installed, matches the settings on from your old phone and transfers data to the new phone. I don't think it's functionally different than installing the apps yourself, changing all the settings and moving files to the new phone...

 

[BerryBubbles]

I never understood why T-Mobile makes us pay for a new SIM every time we upgrade. I bought my T-Mobile S9+ from Samsung directly and they included a T-Mobile SIM for free.

I purchased a S9 & a S9 Plus directly from T-Mobile & the sim cards were in the boxes. I didn't pay for them. The attached pic from a T-Mobile support page shows that a retail T-Mobile phone comes with a sim. Is it different using JOD?

 

[CKwik240]

I purchased a S9 & a S9 Plus directly from T-Mobile & the sim cards were in the boxes. I didn't pay for them. The attached pic from a T-Mobile support page shows that a retail T-Mobile phone comes with a sim. Is it different using JOD?

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Dunno. Every time I've bought a phone through them, they tack on $25 or something for a SIM card. I actually had a S9+ in my T-Mobile cart alongside the Samsung cart and they had a charge for the SIM on there.

 

[BerryBubbles]

Dunno. Every time I've bought a phone through them, they tack on $25 or something for a SIM card. I actually had a S9+ in my T-Mobile cart alongside the Samsung cart and they had a charge for the SIM on there.

Well that's certainly strange... & unfair. That could really add up if you were a long time customer. I'm glad you were able to get your S9+ from Samsung. That's 25.00 you can use for accessories.

 

[amyf27]

Well that's certainly strange... & unfair. That could really add up if you were a long time customer. I'm glad you were able to get your S9+ from Samsung. That's 25.00 you can use for accessories.

When you got it through Samsung, did you pay a down payment? The down payment is half the reason I returned mine and kept my Note 8. The other half is because I still like my Note 8 (lol)

 

[CKwik240]

Well that's certainly strange... & unfair. That could really add up if you were a long time customer. I'm glad you were able to get your S9+ from Samsung. That's 25.00 you can use for accessories.

They also applied sales tax after deducting for my trade. So it worked out to a better deal and I don't have to stick with T-Mobile for 2 years to get the full trade value back.

 

[CKwik240]

When you got it through Samsung, did you pay a down payment? The down payment is half the reason I returned mine and kept my Note 8. The other half is because I still like my Note 8 (lol)

I got the Samsung financing and I was able to finance the balanced. Though, I expect to pay it off quickly.

 

[amyf27]

I got the Samsung financing and I was able to finance the balanced. Though, I expect to pay it off quickly.

Ok good - so Samsung didn't ask for a down payment the way the carrier did Good ! It's really nice having that option to get into the phone that way, then pay off as you please.

 

[amaback]

Actually i am Finished my online pre-order of purple S9 and had my confirmation emails at 09 pm. Didn't have any problems. Took like just 10 minutes.
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[Almeuit]

Dunno. Every time I've bought a phone through them, they tack on $25 or something for a SIM card. I actually had a S9+ in my T-Mobile cart alongside the Samsung cart and they had a charge for the SIM on there.

It is an activation fee. Plain and simple. They just decided to change the name and pretend it isn't that but .. it is.

 

[CKwik240]

It is an activation fee. Plain and simple. They just decided to change the name and pretend it isn't that but .. it is.

Pretty much. But lame either way. I have a bunch of SIM cards in a drawer at home...

 

[Almeuit]

Pretty much. But lame either way. I have a bunch of SIM cards in a drawer at home...

Yeah that is why it is an upgrade / activation fee. The other carriers call them upgrade fees now which do somewhat line up more with the actual fee charge since they do only charge it when upgrading. T-Mobile calling it a SIM fee is odd since most customers will be like you -- "Why can't I use my old SIM?" .. The answer is you can but mine as well use the new one they force you to buy.

 

[jlczl]

Yeah that is why it is an upgrade / activation fee. The other carriers call them upgrade fees now which do somewhat line up more with the actual fee charge since they do only charge it when upgrading. T-Mobile calling it a SIM fee is odd since most customers will be like you -- "Why can't I use my old SIM?" .. The answer is you can but mine as well use the new one they force you to buy.

I have always been successful in having that fee waived by a manager and/or customer care because I tell them I have a stack of SIM cards to use instead of being wasteful and buying another.

 

[Almeuit]

I have always been successful in having that fee waived by a manager and/or customer care because I tell them I have a stack of SIM cards to use instead of being wasteful and buying another.

Yeah .. I can get the upgrade fee waived if I complain enough to a manager at Verizon as well. It's still just dumb for T-Mobile to change the name as if the fee isn't an upgrade or activation fee. They are trying to make it be something it isn't.

 

[bhatech]

Reading thru these posts I must say I'm surprised how many of you guys use the "smart switch" to transfer from a previous phone. I figured we were mainly all techies here and knew a fresh install is much more recommended especially when switching to a different phone model.

I always do a fresh install, most of my data, photos and music are in the cloud so it's not a big deal for me to do a fresh install. Just have to install the apps and if you are using launcher like Nova you can just back up the home screen layout and import it after the fresh install if you don't want to set up the home screen again.

 

[Victor Hernandez Jr]

attended that Samsung event I was invited to yesterday I had a great time all inclusive I drank and ate so much I hardly remember what happened lol .... I got rid of everything besides the wireless charging

 

[RandomGuy Yo]

attended that Samsung event I was invited to yesterday I had a great time all inclusive I drank and ate so much I hardly remember what happened lol ?????? ??????.... I got rid of everything besides the wireless charging

Very cool