T-Mobile starts shipping pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

posted by Alan F. / Feb 28, 2016, 11:05 AM

T-Mobile starts shipping pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

It's one thing to have your Samsung Galaxy S7 or Samsung Galaxy S7 edge pre-order entered into your carrier's computer system. It's a completely different and more exciting feeling when that carrier starts shipping out pre-orders. Several T-Mobile customers have received a notification from the mobile operator, stating that their pre-ordered Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge handset has already been shipped.

Both devices were originally scheduled to start arriving on March 11th. But as it turns out, there will be some lucky T-Mobile customers rockin' the latest and greatest from Samsung earlier than they could have dreamed. Samsung listened to feedback from users and added back the dust and waterproofing feature that was on the Samsung Galaxy S5. Besides the IP68 certification, Samsung has returned the microSD slot that disappeared on last year's model.

If you received a notification about the shipping of your new Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, now comes the fun part where every knock on the door elicits screams of joy. And the return commute from the office becomes exciting as you look forward to holding the new device in your hand. Of course, there could be a let down when you realize that the package on your doorstep is only the new Time-Life CD collection you've ordered ("Great Boy Bands of the '80s"). But once the let down feeling dissipates, the excitement builds all over again as you look forward to the next day.

Some T-Mobile customers are learning that their new Samsung Galaxy S7 is in transit

source: Reddit via AndroidGuys

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39 Comments

1. Mreveryphone

Posts: 1817; Member since: Apr 22, 2014

Yep! Got my confirmation this morning. Checked the cc statement and there's definitely a $800 charge on there... I got upgraded to free next day shipping so it should be here by tomorrow or Tuesday at the latest!

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 11:30 AM 9

15. HighOnAndroidFTW

Posts: 185; Member since: Apr 26, 2015

So did I.woke up this morning to "ITS ON THE WAY" from Tmo with a UPS Tracking # for Overnight! I knew Tmo would ship early but never thought this early almost 2 weeks! S7 Edge Silver Titanium Wooohooo

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 2:13 PM 10

36. DigitalBoy05

Posts: 275; Member since: Jun 04, 2011

I also got the tracking number today for the same configuration. Can't wait to see it in person. Upgrading from a Nexus 6P.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 9:04 PM 5

2. RuneMaster

Posts: 75; Member since: May 31, 2015

Preorder from Verizon is the best choice as you can get a Gear S2 free.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 11:36 AM 1

8. Mreveryphone

Posts: 1817; Member since: Apr 22, 2014

Can't lie...That deal does sound really good.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 12:30 PM 3

14. Larry_ThaGr81

Posts: 592; Member since: May 26, 2011

It's a nice offer, but you end up paying for more than the cost of the s2 when you compare VZ monthly service cost to other carriers over the course of a year. Then you'd have to ask yourself are they giving you the standalone version of the s2 or the version that's dependent on being connect to your smartphone. Even if it's the standalone version, that works to VZ advantage because they are going to talk you into adding a separate line for the watch, which means more dollars for them.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 2:09 PM 1

37. DigitalBoy05

Posts: 275; Member since: Jun 04, 2011

T-Mobile preorder gives you free VR, 1yr Netflix and some VR games.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 9:06 PM 0

3. A.to.Z

Posts: 43; Member since: Dec 31, 2015

Why Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge even with Snapdragon 820 it will only support Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 not 3.0 and LG G5 with Snapdragon 820 will support Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, is it because Exynos processor can not support Quick Charge 3.0 so Samsung removed the support from Snapdragon 820 variant. Galaxy S7 and S7 edgehttps://www.qualcomm.com/news/snapdragon/2016/02/21/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-powered-snapdragon-820 LG G5https://www.qualcomm.com/news/snapdragon/2016/02/21/snapdragon-820-powers-new-lg-g5 I haven't read an article explains what is the reason for that, anyone know what is the real reason.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 11:50 AM 7

4. killer7D

Posts: 550; Member since: Sep 18, 2014

Thats really strange

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 12:01 PM 0

5. trickster_qc

Posts: 107; Member since: Jun 18, 2013

USB 3.0 probably.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 12:22 PM 0

12. j2001m

Posts: 3061; Member since: Apr 28, 2014

Samsung uses its own fast charging system

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 1:20 PM 2

23. Ruturaj

Posts: 1484; Member since: Oct 16, 2014

It's not Samsung's own charging system, it is based on Qualcomm's system only.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 5:07 PM 5

6. ph00ny

Posts: 2025; Member since: May 26, 2011

Exynos doesn't support Qualcomm's quick charge at all.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 12:25 PM 1

38. cheetah2k

Posts: 2213; Member since: Jan 16, 2011

And it charges superfast!

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 10:24 PM 3

7. Mreveryphone

Posts: 1817; Member since: Apr 22, 2014

Sounds like a first world problem to me. What's the real difference in the two? They both charge really fast... Is that really going to be a deal breaker... This phone doesn't have quick charge 3.0 I can't buy it now.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 12:28 PM 13

16. g2a5b0e unregistered

My thoughts exactly. The difference between the 2 is about 15 minutes. Half the time, my Note 5 is already fully charged before I fall asleep. I don't care if it goes any faster. +1

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 3:16 PM 2

22. Mreveryphone

Posts: 1817; Member since: Apr 22, 2014

Right! Even if I use the non Samsung fast charger my phone still charges pretty fast... I only really use the fast charger if I'm in between work and heading out for the night and I want to make sure I have enough juice for the night.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 4:58 PM 1

20. Hoggington

Posts: 356; Member since: Feb 23, 2016

Come on now... can't really use the old "first world problem" thing on a tech site ;) All problems would be first world problems on this site ;)

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 4:49 PM 2

24. Mreveryphone

Posts: 1817; Member since: Apr 22, 2014

Well... They are... But complaining about some stuff is just ridiculous! Like this!

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 5:12 PM 0

28. Hoggington

Posts: 356; Member since: Feb 23, 2016

Hahaha true. It is splitting hairs at some point.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 5:41 PM 0

32. Mreveryphone

Posts: 1817; Member since: Apr 22, 2014

Agreed!

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 7:18 PM 0

34. HighOnAndroidFTW

Posts: 185; Member since: Apr 26, 2015

Bingo

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 7:58 PM 0

9. rd_nest

Posts: 1656; Member since: Jun 06, 2010

Even Qualcoom-Note4 didn't use any QC technology. The technology they used earlier was by Qnovo. Not sure what they use currently, but it should be something similar. Whether they use 3.0/2.0 or whatever, at the end it matters how fast it can charge.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 12:35 PM 0

18. Clars123

Posts: 1078; Member since: Mar 16, 2015

you clearly haven't heard of Adaptive Fast charging....

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 4:39 PM 0

39. kajam

Posts: 220; Member since: Jun 24, 2015

How fast you want to charge your phone

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 11:34 PM 0

10. Pattyface

Posts: 1658; Member since: Aug 20, 2014

Hmm. I want an s7 edge in silver

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 12:54 PM 1

21. Hoggington

Posts: 356; Member since: Feb 23, 2016

You should definitely check it out in person first. People have reported that it's essentially chrome...and it's WAY more reflective than they thought. Just a friendly fyi :)

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 4:51 PM 1

13. j2001m

Posts: 3061; Member since: Apr 28, 2014

Samsung uses its own fast charging system, including wiresless fast charging

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 1:21 PM 2

17. TechieXP1969

Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013

Wow. Won't get this with any other phone. Get your pre-order 2 weeks before it's actually suppose to be officially released is awesome. Amazing what you can do with $200B in cash! Oh wait!!! Enjoy your S. Wow. I wished someone in my family needed a phone, just so I could play with it.

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 4:32 PM 0

19. Hoggington

Posts: 356; Member since: Feb 23, 2016

My S7 edge will be delivered tomorrow. T-Mobile rocks when it comes to pre-orders. Nearly 2 weeks early. Ohhhhh yes! New phone geek out freak out starts tomorrow :)

posted on Feb 28, 2016, 4:45 PM 5

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