Unlocked Moto Z2 Play 64/4 now available for ordering at $499

[dpham00]

I am glad that it is available unlocked unlike last year's but $500 is a bit high, IMO.

https://m.androidcentral.com/you-can-now-order-unlocked-moto-z2-play

 

[Ry]

Compatible with all US carriers!

 

[dpham00]

Compatible with all US carriers!

Yeah that's what I meant, not a Verizon exclusive like last year. Guess their exclusivity contract ended.

 

[MMMDDDZZZ]

Ordered mine from Motorola on July 29. Still sitting in "order approved" category on order status page. Says expected delivery Aug 18. Anyone share their ordering timeframe experiences? Does this seem about right?

 

[soma4society]

Compatible with all US carriers!

Ry, when they make this claim can you really rest assured the radios are properly tuned for maximum signal strength on a given carrier...say, Verizon? Or to be certain do you really need to buy the carrier-branded version just to be safe?

 

[bryanmsi]

Ry, when they make this claim can you really rest assured the radios are properly tuned for maximum signal strength on a given carrier...say, Verizon? Or to be certain do you really need to buy the carrier-branded version just to be safe?

I wonder that as well. I have seen posts from people buying unlocked phones and then finding that certain features like wifi calling or visual vice mail didn't work on Verizon properly. Maybe those people just don't know how to setup/install the phone for Verizon?

 

[soma4society]

I wonder that as well. I have seen posts from people buying unlocked phones and then finding that certain features like wifi calling or visual vice mail didn't work on Verizon properly. Maybe those people just don't know how to setup/install the phone for Verizon?

Yeah, the features I know about...and I usually assume those won't work. But I've also seen instances where the specs claim the proper bands are supposedly present but users claim their signal isn't as strong as they feel it should be (in comparison with a carrier-branded device). So, not sure if the carriers do some additional fine tuning for reception...as opposed to unlocked which may not get the fine tuning.

 

[recumbentbob]

I ordered mine from Motorola on 8/11 ship date shows 8/23.

 

[jumblednonsense]

Ordered mine from Motorola on July 29. Still sitting in "order approved" category on order status page. Says expected delivery Aug 18. Anyone share their ordering timeframe experiences? Does this seem about right?

I ordered mine on 8/10, and was given an estimated delivery date of 8/22, but as of right now it's still sitting in the "order approved." This is my first time ordering through Motorola direct, so I unfortunately have no idea what to expect.

 

[MMMDDDZZZ]

I ordered mine on 8/10, and was given an estimated delivery date of 8/22, but as of right now it's still sitting in the "order approved." This is my first time ordering through Motorola direct, so I unfortunately have no idea what to expect.

With mine still in "order approved" status, I'm guessing it won't be here on estimated delivery date of 8/18. I called the customer support - they were no help, just repeated the info on the order status page. Arrgh.

 

[slay65]

I am in the same boat. Stuck in "order approved" since Aug. 5th. ETA of 8/21. If anyone get's their device marked as shipped please let us know.

 

[theorbo]

Same boat here ... ordered on 8/6 with ETA of 8/21 and currently in "order approved" status as well. I'll respond here if I get any more information.

 

[MMMDDDZZZ]

Just talked again to customer service - they continue to assure me I will get it on 18th. We'll see..... I'll advise if anything updates....

 

[slay65]

Just talked again to customer service - they continue to assure me I will get it on 18th. We'll see..... I'll advise if anything updates....

I hope you are enjoying your phone today, but I have a feeling you did not get it.

 

[MMMDDDZZZ]

Nope. Talked again to "the orders team". They said they have no idea when it will ship, but will let me know as soon as possible. They have had a very large response to the free JBL, and they're behind in production. That's what they said...

 

[recumbentbob]

My order moved to device being built.

 

[jumblednonsense]

Found a thread on the Lenovo forums about others having shipping issues. Nice to know we're all in the same boat. :\
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-Z-Play/Release-shipping-date-for-U-S-Unlocked-Z2-Play/td-p/3765669

 

[slay65]

Got notice that mine is shipping. Fedex manager says label created but not yet in Fedex's possession.

 

[MMMDDDZZZ]

Well, mine ordered on July 29. After numerous calls, chats, escalations to higher levels of "order team", my order is still listed as "Order Approved", just as it's been since July 29. My estimated delivery date is still listed as August 18. No phone, no information - worst customer service I've seen in a long time.
I wonder if color choice affects production? Mine is gold/white - if I ever get it....

 

[slay65]

I order one White and one Black. My order status has not changed, still shows "order approved". I just got an email saying it shipped and fedex manager saying label printed.