Reserve your Note9 NOW!

[The_Chief]

Yep - we're a week away from the actual Unpacked Event... but you can reserve your Note9 right now on the Shop Samsung app!

So get a jump on the line: if the announcement doesn't impress you, cancel your reservation. Here's a screen shot of the app...

 

[evohicks]

I don't think shop samsung works in the UK, nothing here from Samsung Uk

 

[The_Chief]

I don't think shop samsung works in the UK, nothing here from Samsung Uk

Maybe not - from the choices of carriers, it looks like this is a US initiative right now.

I strongly recommend, though, that anyone looking to reserve their Note9 select the 'UNLOCKED' version, rather than a carrier-branded phone. For some inexplicable reason, Samsung has caved to Verizon's demands that VZW devices get 'dumbed down' - with fewer, more simplified settings and pathetic carrier apps that replace the superior stock apps. As an example, the free 15GB Samsung Cloud is crippled on the Verizon Galaxy phones, replaced with the 5GB Verizon Cloud. I refuse to use it out of sheer principle.

 

[kokiangel]

the Samsung 15GB cloud is crippled all around now as they will not allow you to upload your actual data anymore. Sort of defeats the purpose if you ask me.

 

[The_Chief]

Oh, nice! Have you contacted Samsung to ask why? One would think that, if they were planning a replacement, they would provide that first...

 

[bishopkc99]

Some additional news on the specs for the Note 9 and Galaxy Watch via Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/94txyn/some_info_you_mightve_not_read_about_yet/

 

[KBU2]

No, I haven't figured out how to fully navigate my Note 8 yet.

 

[The_Chief]

Some additional news on the specs for the Note 9 and Galaxy Watch via Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/94txyn/some_info_you_mightve_not_read_about_yet/

That's awesome news! I have the Bose Quiet Comfort 35s and they are phenomenal - so I look forward to comparing them to the AKGs. Whichever is better, I'll keep and sell the other one.

No confirmation on the Galaxy Watch running Tizen or Wear OS... we'll see Thursday morning!

39-1/2 hours to go!
28 hours to go!
16 hours to go!

 

[The_Chief]

No, I haven't figured out how to fully navigate my Note 8 yet.

We're here to answer your questions and help you master your device. The Note9 is looking like a turbo version of the Note8: not many new features, but significant improvements to the existing ones. We'll see in 16 hours!

 

[TrueFangz]

We'll see in 16 hours!

How's that? I thought it was Thursday the 9th at 11am ET (8am PST) That's 44 hours by my watch. What am I missing?

 

[The_Chief]

SPIT! I've been off all day - I thought this was Wednesday! Well, whatever number of hours I posted, add 24 to it...

 

[TrueFangz]

Uh ohhh. Looks like I'm gonna have to start accepting imitations. You had my hopes up man

 

[The_Chief]

The imitations are off TWO days, just sayin'...

But now I can say it accurately:

22 hours to go!

 

[TrueFangz]

Just watched unpacked and I don't believe they said when we can pre-order, did they? I just chatted with VZW on-line and they said they do not have the announcement yet for the dates.

EDIT:

Just saw on DroidLife.com that pre-orders will start tonight at 12:01 ET / 9:01 PT. However, looks like right now, only blue or purple will be available in the US at this time. WTF? Every phone I've had has been black. If I don't want to wait, looks like I'll get stuck with a blue phone with a nasty yellow S-Pen.
Barf-o-rama!

I know I can cover it up with a case, but I'm generally not a case guy, and nothing can hide the nasty yellow pen. Unless I explore my feminine side and get the purple lavender version. Ugg.

 

[The_Chief]

Well, I'll be waiting for the black Note9 to be available. Maybe by then the price will drop!

Spoiler

Hey, a guy can dream, right?

 

[TrueFangz]

LOL, you're more patient than I am, plus, I can't wait too long as I have someone anxiously awaiting my note8

 

[kokiangel]

Kinda sounds like Samsung is trying to sabotage themselves with those colors.

 

[The_Chief]

Kinda sounds like Samsung is trying to sabotage themselves with those colors.

I let Samsung have it, too. I sent them a flamespray email about the ridiculous decision to not offer pre-orders in black. Wow, it's only the most popular phone color in the world, probably by a factor of ten...

 

[12PKWILLUS]

I reserved a Note 9, and got a message on my Note 8 that my reservation was ready. When I clicked on the Notification, it opened the Samsung Store. it showed me the phone I reserved, and my Note 8 I am trading in. When I clicked to continue, the store stopped working, and I had to force close it. The Notification disappeared. I reopened the store, but everything was gone. Any way to get that back? Would love to get it shipped.

 

[marctronixx]

You should reach out to samsung...

 

[The_Chief]

My Shop Samsung app works great, and the Note9 is available in any color you want... as long as you want Blue or Lavender



I got the typical non-response from Samsung this morning:

Thank you for contacting the Samsung US Technical support.

We understand that you want to have Galaxy Note 9 in Midnight black color to purchase it.

I have checked the information for you and see that Midnight black color Note 9 phone has not yet released and we are unable to speculate if / when the Note 9 will be released with Midnight black color. We regret for the inconvenience this may have caused. As of now the phones are released with Ocean Blue and Lavender Purple colors.

If they are released in Midnight Black color, it will be posted on our Samsung news website.

Please access the below link for the latest updates and announcements from Samsung.

Link: https://news.samsung.com/us/

Did Samsung seriously just not think that many people would be interested in a black phone???

 

[Saporia]

I like the Blue with Yellow. Go Navy!!!

 

[The_Chief]

I like the Blue with Yellow. Go Navy!!!

I went Navy! For 21 years! Guess what? I'm DONE! Retired! All I want from the Navy is a check once a month!

 

[Saporia]

I went Navy! For 21 years! Guess what? I'm DONE! Retired! All I want from the Navy is a check once a month!

Hey, shipmate!!

 

[The_Chief]

Hi there!

Eleven posts since 2009???

In the Navy we called people like you SKATES