03-29-2017 11:16 AM - last edited on 03-30-2017 12:10 PM by RogersPrasana
Hey everyone!!
Once again its the time of the year that Samsung announces their new Galaxy S line up. I am happy to announce that Samsung this morning announced the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+!. The device has a breathe taking new design which includes 88% screen ration, S8 is 5'7 inch screen and the S8+ is 6'2 inch screen, Fingerprint sensor on the back and new Snapdragon processor. Also comes in different colors and includes more features!!
1). Once Rogers has announce when they will add the Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ to the reservation list & the day comes, sign into your My Rogers account - Click on the account you want to access ( Some have multiple accounts ) - click on your number ( if you have multiple numbers) - scroll down and click on Device Reservation. Click that & it will take you to the page. Once there you will need to pick which device you want and it wil,l show you a list which will include the Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ in Black and what other colors they may release it on. You also need to pick the store you want it to go too. Just to make it clear, reservations are for current Rogers wireless customers which have contracts with them. Rogers will put up the Pre order list for people that want to pre order the phone which have no wireless accounts with Rogers. Also just too add below is the meaning of the statues . The reservation list is different statues and numbers for all models / colors and groups ( Business, Consumer and pre orders have different line ups and numbers.)
- If your status is "OPEN", your reservation has been made and we are awaiting product from our supplier. At this time you can change your pick-up location, contact email address or cancel your reservation.
- If your status is "CANCELLED", your reservation has been cancelled and your reservation fee will be credited back to your account.
- If your status is "IN PROGRESS", we have begun the shipment process and you will not be able to edit or cancel your reservation any longer. The next email you will get will be the one that confirms shipment to the store you chose.
- If your status is "SHIPPED", your device has left our warehouse and is on its way to the store you chose. Keep in mind that you can NOT reserve a device via calling them or going to the store. It can ONLY happen if the reservation system is down but they will to reserve it via online. Plus if you reserve it via phone, you will NOT see your status or know what number you are VS reserving it online. The store can help you log into ur account and let u do it but there is no pre order list in store.
2). Please keep in mind that if you pick a Rogers Authorized dealership, you may not be able to get the device soon after it ships. This has been the main issue with all the iPhone reservations & most of the other devices which have been on the reservation system. I would suggest you pick a Local Rogers store (Corporate Rogers store or Rogers Plus) to go to get it. When the Rogers warehouse sends it out, the Rogers stores will get them first. Some of the Rogers Authorized dealers have their own warehouse in which the devices will go to. After that there is no tracking until the device ships from that warehouse & goes to the store & they call you. You can also look for your FlexTab aka upgrade fee online via My Rogers or contact Rogers & they will let you know.
3). Also remember you are going to have to put down a $40 fee to reserve the device. Once it ships out, the $40 fee will be reversed back into your account. IF you want to cancel your reservation, that $40 will also be credit back to you. So either way you will get that $40 back. Also remember you may NOT be the first to get the phone if you have a high number or a low one. The Reservation system is made to have a device reserved for you as the stores will be sold out. If your reservation status still says “ OPEN” after launch & a store has a device in stock, you can still go in the store & get it. Then come back home & cancel the reservation online. If the status is “ IN PROGRESS” & you get a device via a store that have one for u, you have to wait until it ships out & then tell the store that u picked u do not want it. Do reemember the reservation number is CANADA - WIDE. This means if lets say you are #45 in line for the black one, you are #45 for that GB , color & model Canada wide. Also keep in mine you have to be the account holder in order to pick up the device at the store. No one else can. You can try adding a family member as Level on the account but some stores will decline it.
4) .For Corporate / Business customers. You guys will have a different line then regular customers do. This means you guys have a few different statutes then regular customers do. Also keep in mind for the past few years there has been issues / confusen about business customers getting the phones via the reservation. You guys will be getting them the day of launch or after depending on your status & what goes on.
Let's make this thread the only thread for the devices please and if you guys have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me and I'll gladly be able to help
EDIT - The phone is available in Midnight Black and Orchid Gray in Canada. Maple Gold, Tactic Silver and Coral Blue, along with Midnight Black and Orchid Gray colour variants will be available in the U.S. and other markets.
So sadly we are only getting the Midnight Black and Orichrd Gray in Canada. Later on we will get the other colors hopefully.
EDIT 2 - In Canada the S8 is set to start at $1,035 CAD with the S8+ costing $1,115. Carrier pricing is not avialable at the moment. Soon it will be.
EDIT 3 - April 21st is when the S8 / S8+ will be launched!
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04-21-2017 08:25 PM
04-21-2017 08:29 PM
I am also a Business order. I was 26 now 6. But it has not changed since 3:30 so I think thats it for the weekend 😞
Samsung keeps sending me reminders about activating to get my free VR Gear 🙂 they know how to hurt a guy.
04-21-2017 08:59 PM
04-21-2017 09:14 PM
If you are a non business customer, just log onto your Rogers account. Go to services and it should be there under upgrade.
If you are a business cutomer there is a link sent to you on your confirmation email.
@Pusateri wrote:
04-21-2017 09:23 PM
04-21-2017 11:32 PM
This is the first and most likely the last time I pre-order a phone. I pre-ordered on the first day, decided 2 days later I wanted the black version and called to change my order. customer service could not find the order, even the confirmation number I was given when I made the order could not be found. So I re-did my order, out of curiosity I called rogers to see of there was any info since the phone was released today as my status has been in progress for a few days and the rep I spoke to says he see's no order on my account again. when I check my rogers account it shows my order.
Normally I wouldn't care and would wait but my Note 5 is on its last leg, been waiting for a phone since last year as I was originally was going to buy a note 7 but that failed, after that I tried to get a pixel Xl direct from google but is was always on back order , changed my mind as I wanted to stay with Samsung.
What's the wait time looking like to get my hands on this device? Have many received their pre-ordered black S8 plus in Toronto? I was number 32 on the list when I first checked the day I made my order. it wasn't until Thursday that my status changed to in progress.
04-21-2017 11:39 PM
I was on the business/corporate line of s8+ orchid grey. Preordered and was less than 20. No change in status.
Just went to a nearby store and picked up. Also, the price is more accurate in store( 559 vs 625 on premium tab ).
Loving the new phone..Long time nexus and other devices with lots of rom dev work.. Now I will have more time in life :-), as BL is locked.
04-21-2017 11:47 PM
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04-22-2017 01:49 PM
I went into the Main Retail Rogers office on Bloor Street and Jarvis here in Toronto.
There is a shortage of S8+ being experienced by all carriers.
They have lots of S8s for sale but were sold out of S8+ on Friday.
They only recieved 6 units total to this store which I would guess should have been allocated the biggest quantity.
He told me that its just best to wait it out because they don't have an eta for new shipment.
Hope I get it before May 🙂
04-22-2017 01:49 PM
on business side for S8+ went from 158 to 4 on thursday & the guy on the phone said the warehouse ran out most likely which is why mine wasnt shipped out yet. Just my luck to run out 4 phones before me lol
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