Official Release Date Rumor Thread

kidsavior · Sep 23, 2011

You know even given all the frustration of waiting for the phone, and yes there are better, faster, cooler phones potentially in the pipeline, I'm prett sure I'm going to get this phone. I really considered waiting to see if the Galaxy Prime comes to AT&T in a reasonable amount of time, but figured given what happened with this phone why take the risk of waiting.

sircolby45 · Sep 23, 2011

kidsavior said:
You know even given all the frustration of waiting for the phone, and yes there are better, faster, cooler phones potentially in the pipeline, I'm prett sure I'm going to get this phone. I really considered waiting to see if the Galaxy Prime comes to AT&T in a reasonable amount of time, but figured given what happened with this phone why take the risk of waiting.

I am in the same boat. If I knew for sure I would wait. That unfortunately is far from the case.

TMass · Sep 24, 2011

I'm wondering does everyone think there will be lines waiting to get this phone on Sunday morning the 2nd?

so should I get there early?

Another question should I get a screen protector...or is that like adding a sweater over a kevlar vest?

Puddin422 · Sep 24, 2011

No.

No.

Up to you. I haven't actually seen it, but I assume it has gorilla glass. I chose not to with my Epic. I've had it for 13 months, it's been dropped several times, no case, no screen protector at all, and the screen is the only part that still looks *almost* brand new.

atx84 · Sep 24, 2011

TMass said:
I'm wondering does everyone think there will be lines waiting to get this phone on Sunday morning the 2nd?

so should I get there early?

Another question should I get a screen protector...or is that like adding a sweater over a kevlar vest?

haha... there will not be a line, i would recomend you get there right when it opens just in case they dont have alot, but not a long enough line. nobody was in the store opening day of the sprint version. granted I think more tech people flock to AT&T than sprint, so we will see

MisterEd · Sep 24, 2011

TMass said:
I'm wondering does everyone think there will be lines waiting to get this phone on Sunday morning the 2nd?

so should I get there early?

Another question should I get a screen protector...or is that like adding a sweater over a kevlar vest?

They are planning a free breakfast for those who show up before 6AM.

Lines, not a chance unless it's to pay a past due bill. 99% of the people out there have no idea what a "Galaxy S2" is. If it were an iPhone 99% would have heard of it. Lines are only for iPhones. People line up for iPhones even if they don't plan on buying one. It's a cult.

MisterEd · Sep 24, 2011

Boondoc said:
my bad, unboxing video

Some of these "unboxing" videos really crack me up. "The box is Tropicana orange with writing on all 4 sides. Look, they use a new type of seal, it is clear plastic instead of with printing on it. The ink they used is slightly different than the last box and then use such cheap styrofoam." JUST OPEN THE DAMNED BOX!

Boondoc · Sep 24, 2011

either they've realized all they're doing is opening a box and need to pad out the time, or there's a competition to "see what we can get away with and still have them watch the videos"

N6EAJ · Sep 24, 2011

TMass said:
I'm wondering does everyone think there will be lines waiting to get this phone on Sunday morning the 2nd?so should I get there early? Another question should I get a screen protector...or is that like adding a sweater over a kevlar vest?

I think there might be afew people there right at opening to get the phone, but I am guessing there won't be a line..... like iPhone release day lines. I went to Sprint on their release day at lunch time. The sales guy said there were a few people at the door when they opened to buy it. We were there at 12:30PM and they didn't have any left (not sure how many they got). I'm going to get there a 1/2 hour early or so.

I absolutely hate screen protectors. I've never seen one that I liked. Some are certainly better than others. For cases, I prefer something minimal that covers the sides and corners. As long as the case has a lip on the front, it should keep the screen from skidding across the floor when you drop it. I guess it depends on how you treat it. My wife often puts her phone in her purse where it rubs against all kinds of stuff. I dedicate a pocket for mine.

TMass · Sep 24, 2011

YOu think if I go to Walmart at 6:00 am they will have the SG2 out and for sale? I may try that.

Puddin422 · Sep 24, 2011

If they are going to carry it. The Shack where I pre-ordered and purchased my Epic is not carrying Epic Touch.

That_One_Guy · Sep 24, 2011

Did anybody ever get confirmation on whether or not the Oct. 2nd release date was in fact coordinated with the phone being preloaded with a copy of Transformers 3? I saw the unboxing video, but it didn't mention anything about it. I personally liked the movie and would enjoy it.

Boondoc · Sep 24, 2011

That_One_Guy said:
Did anybody ever get confirmation on whether or not the Oct. 2nd release date was in fact coordinated with the phone being preloaded with a copy of Transformers 3? I saw the unboxing video, but it didn't mention anything about it. I personally liked the movie and would enjoy it.

i didn't see anything on any of the unboxing videos so i'm presuming it's not on there. as i said earlier in the thread, the preloading of movies was always a Tmobile thing so if anything their version will come with it, not ours.

MisterEd · Sep 24, 2011

Has anyone seen where AT&T or Samsung has stated the device will have NFC? I know everyone who knows someone who knows someone who knows someone says it will but I haven't seen it officially mentioned by AT&T or Samsung. Has it been actually confirmed?

Jots · Sep 24, 2011

MisterEd said:
Has anyone seen where AT&T or Samsung has stated the device will have NFC? I know everyone who knows someone who knows someone who knows someone says it will but I haven't seen it officially mentioned by AT&T or Samsung. Has it been actually confirmed?

while watching the AT&T un-boxing video that was posted earlier i noticed that on the battery it has Near Field Communication written on it. I don't know if this answers your question but i'm hoping it does come with NFC.

kidsavior · Sep 25, 2011

MisterEd said:
Has anyone seen where AT&T or Samsung has stated the device will have NFC? I know everyone who knows someone who knows someone who knows someone says it will but I haven't seen it officially mentioned by AT&T or Samsung. Has it been actually confirmed?

Samsung announced at their event back in August.

sircolby45 · Sep 25, 2011

Jots said:
while watching the AT&T un-boxing video that was posted earlier i noticed that on the battery it has Near Field Communication written on it. I don't know if this answers your question but i'm hoping it does come with NFC.

Yah I noticed that as well. It is written right on the battery. Not really sure why they put it there.

Wolfedude88 · Sep 25, 2011

Does anyone know where I can find this wallpaper? I am wanting to use it on the Epic Touch.

Boondoc · Sep 25, 2011

MisterEd said:
Has anyone seen where AT&T or Samsung has stated the device will have NFC? I know everyone who knows someone who knows someone who knows someone says it will but I haven't seen it officially mentioned by AT&T or Samsung. Has it been actually confirmed?

What i know:

according to the FCC and the AT&T battery it's there. i think it just wasn't included in the software. seeing as how the phone was built in collaboration with ATT i don't see them asking to take it out. add in the fact that they would have had to refile the FCC paperwork and it would have been noticed if there was an update to the i777.
by me. because i check the site pretty much daily.
it used to be hourly until it finally showed up.

My suppositions:

so... it's in there, the code was either left out or is disabled and will probably be added in at a later time once either Google Wallet moves beyond just the Nexus S or ATT/Tmob/Ver get ISIS up and running.

Briago · Sep 25, 2011

alt936 said:
even if i have a dumbphone? the rep said i'd have to change to a smartphone plan.

I have a dumbphone with a 12 year old $30 (250min + night/weekends) plan that no longer exists. The rep in the store told me that all I needed to do to switch to the Galaxy S2 is to add at least the $15 data package. I'm currently planning to have the Attain for $45/mo. If they change this on me I'll be pissed.

Briago · Sep 25, 2011

That_One_Guy said:
Did anybody ever get confirmation on whether or not the Oct. 2nd release date was in fact coordinated with the phone being preloaded with a copy of Transformers 3? I saw the unboxing video, but it didn't mention anything about it. I personally liked the movie and would enjoy it.

Where was the October 2nd date confirmed? ATT still will not confirm a date to me by phone or in the store. October 2nd is now a week away, and they should know by now.

Briago · Sep 25, 2011

RajCaj said:
Understood...but I go back to my argument of how much time does it really take for a competing company to take leaked info and react.

And when I say react..I mean get the leaked info, work it into your current design, pilot test, put into production, and stick it on the shelf to sell.

If Apple, HTC, etc. can do ALL that in 3-4 weeks.....then I stand corrected. But if this whole process takes 3-4 months (I think it takes longer than that, but just to be on the conservative side)....then whats the harm in letting people know something 1 month in advance?

Again..no expert here in cell phone manufacturing, just waxing philosophically on business / marketing logistics.

Its not because competition might make a new product, but that they may adjust their pricing sooner to make the new release less attractive.

Puddin422 · Sep 25, 2011

Wolfedude88 said:
Does anyone know where I can find this wallpaper? I am wanting to use it on the Epic Touch.

When we get our hands on this phone, one of us can e-mail it to you.

Wolfedude88 · Sep 25, 2011

forddna said:
When we get our hands on this phone, one of us can e-mail it to you.

I appreciate that, only another week for you guys, phone has been great so far on Sprint.

MisterEd · Sep 25, 2011

Boondoc said:
What i know:

according to the FCC and the AT&T battery it's there. i think it just wasn't included in the software. seeing as how the phone was built in collaboration with ATT i don't see them asking to take it out. add in the fact that they would have had to refile the FCC paperwork and it would have been noticed if there was an update to the i777.
by me. because i check the site pretty much daily.
it used to be hourly until it finally showed up.

My suppositions:

so... it's in there, the code was either left out or is disabled and will probably be added in at a later time once either Google Wallet moves beyond just the Nexus S or ATT/Tmob/Ver get ISIS up and running.

Yea, that's what I was thinking as well. It's there but not enabled. Not like anyone around here will support it until after the phone is a relic other than maybe Exxon or Mobil where they already use the SpeedPass key tag (or whatever they call it) to pay for gas or goodies. I've been using that for years but that doesn't necessarily mean the NFC in the phone would support it even if it were active.

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