Verizon: Galaxy Note 8 Pre-Order Thread

[anon(9144744)]

I am just living for my new Note 8!!!

 

[bialy]

What are the specific advantages to order phone direct through Verizon versus BestBuy or Costco, as I see BestBuy is ~$150 less expensive ($33 per month vs $40, for 2-years)??
(trade-in not an issue as I currently use an iPhone4s of no value)

 

[aparker2005]

Got mine today from best buy for Verizon. Absolutely love this thing!

 

[WalkingHorse]

And that's why I try my best to stick with the same in store rep at Att. I had a person when I was with sprint also. Once you've formed a relationship, they go above and beyond to get the job done for u. Glad it worked out so well for u. It's sheer madness for some in the forum.

This! It really helps establishing relationship(s) with specific folks at your favorite store. I cannot tell you how many times they have gone out of their way to "make me happy". I treat them as they deserve to be treated (very nice/respectfully) and in turn they do the same for me.

 

[pkcable]

Did anyone get their phone yet?

 

[Sweetie Love]

I love my Note 8. I ordered it 9/4/17 and received it two days later on 9/16/17. Super easy to activate and add contacts and apps

 

[MikeS1971]

Did anyone get their phone yet?

Seems like thousands of people, including myself have.

 

[pkcable]

Seems like thousands of people, including myself have.

I had heard rumors of shipping delays. But glad to hear people are getting them.

 

[SHIVA77]

https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Al...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU5964583

Just ordered the Alinsea screen protector but it's say arrival in one month? How's that even possible?

Anyone has had experience with such long shipping delays with this product?

 

[Auronda40]

This phone is amazing. Gave up my iPhone for it. Glad I did. This is one phone i won't mind being stuck with for two years!! Enjoy your Note's guys!!

 

[NotesAreAwesome]

I went to Verizon and spoke to the same manager, but this time he said I would have to pay back the full balance on my Lg-v20. He said he was sorry, but there was nothing he could do. Verizon customer service would not help me either. I wish I could switch carriers.

I pre-ordered through Best Buy.

Update!!!
A Verizon online supervisor came through for me! She credited my account!

 

[doxidad]

Mine was delivered yesterday ~1:30PM. Did a smart switch from my S7E and activated it. I tried 5-6 times with the phone during setup and when that didn't work, called the activation number and that worked.

I noticed something that I never saw before on a Verizon supplied phone - NO Verizon logo on the back. Also, the model number of the phone is SM-N950U. I would have expected it to be SM-N950V for Verizon. Does the 'U' mean unlocked? The only thing marked Verizon on the whole delivery was the from on the mailing label, the receipt andthe SIM.

 

[leodgr81]

Received my phone on Wednesday but still have not received package to return my Note 5 anyone else still waiting for return package?

 

[NotesAreAwesome]

This has been the craziest experience. I called Verizon and spoke to a different supervisor; she agreed with the rep from last week and credited my account. She said some of the credit might take a few days, and as of this morning, a $250 credit has been applied. I feel so much better! I should see the other $86 credit soon!

 

[leodgr81]

I already got the credit $480 but still not have returned phone

 

[Nostromo79]

Mine was delivered yesterday ~1:30PM. Did a smart switch from my S7E and activated it. I tried 5-6 times with the phone during setup and when that didn't work, called the activation number and that worked.

I noticed something that I never saw before on a Verizon supplied phone - NO Verizon logo on the back. Also, the model number of the phone is SM-N950U. I would have expected it to be SM-N950V for Verizon. Does the 'U' mean unlocked? The only thing marked Verizon on the whole delivery was the from on the mailing label, the receipt andthe SIM.

Good catch. Could ours be unlocked versions of the Note8?

 

[leodgr81]

Mine also says SM-N950U. I also have a little square sticker on the back of my phone right underneath the Galaxy Note 8 looks like a barcode. Can that be removed?

 

[anon(238680)]

I already got the credit $480 but still not have returned phone

That will be removed if they don't get the return within the window.

 

[ClintRo]

Mine was delivered yesterday ~1:30PM. Did a smart switch from my S7E and activated it. I tried 5-6 times with the phone during setup and when that didn't work, called the activation number and that worked.

I noticed something that I never saw before on a Verizon supplied phone - NO Verizon logo on the back. Also, the model number of the phone is SM-N950U. I would have expected it to be SM-N950V for Verizon. Does the 'U' mean unlocked? The only thing marked Verizon on the whole delivery was the from on the mailing label, the receipt andthe SIM.

The S8 & plus version don't have Verizon branding either

 

[WalkingHorse]

Good catch. Could ours be unlocked versions of the Note8?

I'm wondering this as well. Mine ends in U. I've heard that other VZW folks don't have the stock 'Device Maintenance' option under settings yet I do. Speculation that it was removed for the VZW version. Does anyone with a VZW Note have the model number end in a V?