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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #380 on: March 20, 2019, 04:36:38 PM »
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/3/20/18273427/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-pixel-3-software-hardware-camera
Is it just me, or is there not a single objective analysis on how the camera is worse/better, and not even one pic posted there. Most tech review sites are trash, and don't have any objective testing regimen.

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #381 on: March 20, 2019, 04:39:27 PM »
Is it just me, or is there not a single objective analysis on how the camera is worse/better, and not even one pic posted there. Most tech review sites are trash, and don't have any objective testing regimen.
I have lots of pics of my kids. It's not even close, the Pixel's pics look like pictures from a mirrorless camera, the Galaxy pictures look like, well, phone pics.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #382 on: March 20, 2019, 04:55:21 PM »
I have lots of pics of my kids. It's not even close, the Pixel's pics look like pictures from a mirrorless camera, the Galaxy pictures look like, well, phone pics.
I didn't disagree. I just took the opportunity to point out that most tech websites, especially blogs, write "reviews" that are totally subjective and cannot back it up with numbers. As opposed to sites like Anandtech, especially in the days of Brian Klug and Anand himself.

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #383 on: March 23, 2019, 09:49:56 PM »
Anyone who uses dual SIM, and not concerned about invalidating the promotion, are you using Sprint? Im wondering if it's different being they use both the imei and sim

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #384 on: March 23, 2019, 09:51:54 PM »
Anyone who uses dual SIM, and not concerned about invalidating the promotion, are you using Sprint? Im wondering if it's different being they use both the imei and sim

How is anyone doing it with sprint? I’ve had issuez

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #385 on: March 23, 2019, 09:58:40 PM »
How is anyone doing it with sprint? I’ve had issuez
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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #386 on: March 23, 2019, 10:06:37 PM »
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They claim to me that they can’t activate a phone on both networks at once since the IMEI ID cannot be registered with Fi and Sprint at same time. Only way around is to switch Fi plan to another phone every time you want to switch to sprint plan. Or at least that’s what I was told.

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #387 on: March 24, 2019, 09:58:11 AM »
They claim to me that they can’t activate a phone on both networks at once since the IMEI ID cannot be registered with Fi and Sprint at same time. Only way around is to switch Fi plan to another phone every time you want to switch to sprint plan. Or at least that’s what I was told.
This is in regards to the Sprint promo but relevant regardless

C/p from SD

4: My phone is/was on Project Fi (Google). What can i do to make it work on this promo?

AFTER removing your phone from Fi (port out or cancel), you have to call them and ask them to deregister the phone or rather make it available for Sprint postpaid use. Because Sprint is part of the Fi network it looks like the phone is already active on there. Takes 24-48 hours to happen once you open a ticket by calling 1-844-TALK-2FI.
Note: When I called, the CSR did not understand when I asked about "deregistering" my phone. Probably the most efficient way to go about this is to explain that you are trying to switch to Sprint and need to be removed from the Project fi list or whatever. My case had to be elevated to a higher up CSR/tech, and after a brief hold, I was told it was taken care of. I was then able to pass go on the sprint IMEI checker.

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #388 on: March 24, 2019, 10:00:02 AM »


This is in regards to the Sprint promo but relevant regardless

C/p from SD

4: My phone is/was on Project Fi (Google). What can i do to make it work on this promo?

AFTER removing your phone from Fi (port out or cancel), you have to call them and ask them to deregister the phone or rather make it available for Sprint postpaid use. Because Sprint is part of the Fi network it looks like the phone is already active on there. Takes 24-48 hours to happen once you open a ticket by calling 1-844-TALK-2FI.
Note: When I called, the CSR did not understand when I asked about "deregistering" my phone. Probably the most efficient way to go about this is to explain that you are trying to switch to Sprint and need to be removed from the Project fi list or whatever. My case had to be elevated to a higher up CSR/tech, and after a brief hold, I was told it was taken care of. I was then able to pass go on the sprint IMEI checker.

When I tried that I was told:
1. Need another phone to register with my Fi plan in my current phones place.
2. Will need to do this every time I switch.

Not sure if the above is true, I’ll try harder when my 120 days are up.

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #389 on: March 24, 2019, 02:17:06 PM »

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #390 on: March 24, 2019, 02:35:37 PM »
ANYONE?
On SD there's alot of reports of success

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #391 on: March 25, 2019, 12:30:55 AM »
On SD there's alot of reports of success
Thanks
So I'll try again

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #393 on: March 26, 2019, 02:12:51 PM »
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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #394 on: March 26, 2019, 02:49:18 PM »

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #395 on: April 04, 2019, 05:23:37 PM »
I just want to double check before I do anything, if I activated on 12/05, I can cancel today as it is 120 days since activation, right?

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #396 on: April 04, 2019, 05:25:45 PM »
I'd wait until the promo page shows that I've been active for 120 days.

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #397 on: April 04, 2019, 06:13:42 PM »
I'd wait until the promo page shows that I've been active for 120 days.
The promo page is not coming up for me anymore.

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #398 on: April 05, 2019, 11:28:44 AM »
The promo page is not coming up for me anymore.

My promo page never worked at all.  I plan to wait an extra 15 days or so just in case...

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Re: "Free" Google Pixel 3 and XL with Google Fi
« Reply #399 on: April 05, 2019, 03:04:13 PM »
I activated on the 6th but for some reason it shows my billing cycle start from the 8th..