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Jan 6, 2021 1:22 PM

New Google Fi Customers: Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ or S20 Ultra 5G Smartphones

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Google Fi is offering their Google Fi Smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ or S20 Ultra for $600 Off Discount when you purchase/activate and bring/transfer your number to Google Fi Service valid for New Google Fi Customers only. See pricing/details below.

Thanks to community member rookie1001 for finding this deal

Note, offer is valid for New Google Fi/Google Pay accounts only.

Available Option(s)Promotional Terms/Conditions [Details]
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as a new Fi customer?
    • A new Fi customer is somebody who is new to Google Fi on either a new plan, or a new member as a part of an existing group plan.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
      • You must also bring/transfer your number to Fi within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email. Fi-to-Fi number transfers are not eligible.
      • If you choose to get a new number, you will not receive the $600 discount.
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as an existing Fi customer?
    • An existing Fi customer is somebody who has been active on Fi on or before January 5th, 2020.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on the same account used to purchase the phone.
      • Activate the phone on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
    • The discounted price will automatically apply during checkout. If you do not meet the conditions above, the discounted amount will be charged to your Google Pay account to match the full price of the phone.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Trade-In is not required for this deal, however, to get potentially more savings, you may opt-in for that option. See product/promotional page for more details
  • This deal offers an extra $100 Off from the previous popular deal of $100 more seen in the recent forum thread; good deal if you're looking to grab this smartphone w/ this service provider
  • You'll have the option to pay off device at full price or opt-in for a monthly charge per smartphone pricing specifications
  • Account must be active and in good standing to receive discount/offer
  • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by rookie1001
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Google Fi is offering their Google Fi Smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ or S20 Ultra for $600 Off Discount when you purchase/activate and bring/transfer your number to Google Fi Service valid for New Google Fi Customers only. See pricing/details below.

Thanks to community member rookie1001 for finding this deal

Note, offer is valid for New Google Fi/Google Pay accounts only.

Available Option(s)Promotional Terms/Conditions [Details]
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as a new Fi customer?
    • A new Fi customer is somebody who is new to Google Fi on either a new plan, or a new member as a part of an existing group plan.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
      • You must also bring/transfer your number to Fi within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email. Fi-to-Fi number transfers are not eligible.
      • If you choose to get a new number, you will not receive the $600 discount.
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as an existing Fi customer?
    • An existing Fi customer is somebody who has been active on Fi on or before January 5th, 2020.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on the same account used to purchase the phone.
      • Activate the phone on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
    • The discounted price will automatically apply during checkout. If you do not meet the conditions above, the discounted amount will be charged to your Google Pay account to match the full price of the phone.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Trade-In is not required for this deal, however, to get potentially more savings, you may opt-in for that option. See product/promotional page for more details
  • This deal offers an extra $100 Off from the previous popular deal of $100 more seen in the recent forum thread; good deal if you're looking to grab this smartphone w/ this service provider
  • You'll have the option to pay off device at full price or opt-in for a monthly charge per smartphone pricing specifications
  • Account must be active and in good standing to receive discount/offer
  • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

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hzkb
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US version is single sim.
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tlstanek91
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Wow great deal. You could use the S20 as a stepping stone to the S21 by trading it in next year. You may even get more than $400 trade in credit.
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hzkb
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It's unlocked, but you need to stay in fi for 90 days to get your $600 discount
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Jan 13, 2021 3:07 PM
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MaroonHealth811Jan 13, 2021 3:07 PM
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Quote from Wolverines12724 View quoted comment :
Yes, Numberbarn provides you the account number and PIN. You can add it to your Google FI's account online. OR, when you get the phone and download the Google FI app, you can enter it in the app that way.

You have to download the Google FI app for it to start the FI service no matter what.
Once activated using the Fi App, can it be uninstalled? Is there still a concern that Fi tracks whether the Fi SIM has been taken out of the S20?
Jan 13, 2021 3:24 PM
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hemihemiJan 13, 2021 3:24 PM
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Quote from dealsninjaz401 View quoted comment :
Sorry if this has already been asked, I read everything up until I bought the phone a couple of days ago and it just arrived. Is the offer still valid if Google Fi is on esim and I put in my SIM for my other number?

Also, has anyone had issues porting out of Visible?
Galaxy S20 doesnt have esim. That esim solution is for Pixel phones.
Jan 13, 2021 4:02 PM
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dealsninjaz401Jan 13, 2021 4:02 PM
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Quote from hemihemi View quoted comment :
Galaxy S20 doesnt have esim. That esim solution is for Pixel phones.
Ah crap, that's a bummer. Thanks the assist.
Jan 13, 2021 5:27 PM
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Wolverines12724Jan 13, 2021 5:27 PM
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Quote from MaroonHealth811 View quoted comment :
Once activated using the Fi App, can it be uninstalled? Is there still a concern that Fi tracks whether the Fi SIM has been taken out of the S20?
From all the previous replies, I won't be taking out the Fi sim for 90 days. I don't want to take a risk of having to pay the $600 discount (and I don't need to use the S20 asap)

As long as you don't put the Fi sim in another phone, you should be ok.
Jan 13, 2021 5:34 PM
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MaroonHealth811Jan 13, 2021 5:34 PM
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Quote from Wolverines12724 View quoted comment :
From all the previous replies, I won't be taking out the Fi sim for 90 days. I don't want to take a risk of having to pay the $600 discount (and I don't need to use the S20 asap)

As long as you don't put the Fi sim in another phone, you should be ok.
I might not either. But Iin case the s21 comes out with larger storage and confirmed dual SIM, I might want to take advantage of the crazy 700 trade in offer...
Guess we'll see.
Jan 13, 2021 5:39 PM
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Wolverines12724Jan 13, 2021 5:39 PM
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Quote from MaroonHealth811 View quoted comment :
I might not either. But Iin case the s21 comes out with larger storage and confirmed dual SIM, I might want to take advantage of the crazy 700 trade in offer...
Guess we'll see.
Good point. I'm not sure if I want to give up the MicroSD slot. Yes, we'll find out tomorrow!
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Jan 13, 2021 5:59 PM
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Quote from rosieplum View quoted comment :
I am wondering about the same thing
I have the IMEI for the S20 and I put in tello and it says it can be used!

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Jan 13, 2021 6:36 PM
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daltoJan 13, 2021 6:36 PM
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I received mine late yesterday. Currently waiting for the port to come through but have been playing with the phone. I thought I might share some impressions for anyone still on the fence
  • First, this is a factory unlocked phone. The model number for the S20+ is SM-G986U1.
  • As far as I can tell the only Google Fi specific elements of this are that there is a slip of paper in the box describing how to activate Google Fi and a Fi SIM pre-inserted.
  • You do need to install the Fi app to activate the phone
  • It has all the Samsung crap pre-installed with many system apps as you probably expect. Netflix, Facebook, Outlook, MS Office and Onedrive are the only non-Samsung, non-Google apps I noticed.
  • My vision(which is slightly below average) can't tell the difference between 1080p and 1440p at the distances I would normally hold a phone from me. So 1080p@120Hz is definitely a better choice for me.
  • Expect to spend an hour or so applying updates. There were 5-6 updates that had to be applied sequentially.
  • The phone is pretty damn fast and having 12GB of RAM makes a huge difference in apps getting killed in the background and having to be restarted.
  • If having a phone that sits flat is important to you, make sure you get a case that accommodates that
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qqzjJan 13, 2021 6:41 PM
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Quote from dalto View quoted comment :
I received mine late yesterday. Currently waiting for the port to come through but have been playing with the phone. I thought I might share some impressions for anyone still on the fence
  • First, this is a factory unlocked phone. The model number for the S20+ is SM-G986U1.
  • As far as I can tell the only Google Fi specific elements of this are that there is a slip of paper in the box describing how to activate Google Fi and a Fi SIM pre-inserted.
  • You do need to install the Fi app to activate the phone
  • It has all the Samsung crap pre-installed with many system apps as you probably expect. Netflix, Facebook, Outlook, MS Office and Onedrive are the only non-Samsung, non-Google apps I noticed.
  • My vision(which is slightly below average) can't tell the difference between 1080p and 1440p at the distances I would normally hold a phone from me. So 1080p@120Hz is definitely a better choice for me.
  • Expect to spend an hour or so applying updates. There were 5-6 updates that had to be applied sequentially.
  • The phone is pretty damn fast and having 12GB of RAM makes a huge difference in apps getting killed in the background and having to be restarted.
  • If having a phone that sits flat is important to you, make sure you get a case that accommodates that
So you cannot tell the difference between 1080p vs 1440 p, but you can tell 60HZ and 120HZ? Is it scientifically reasonable? Just asking. I don't know.
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Jan 13, 2021 6:53 PM
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Quote from dalto View quoted comment :
I received mine late yesterday. Currently waiting for the port to come through but have been playing with the phone. I thought I might share some impressions for anyone still on the fence
  • First, this is a factory unlocked phone. The model number for the S20+ is SM-G986U1.
  • As far as I can tell the only Google Fi specific elements of this are that there is a slip of paper in the box describing how to activate Google Fi and a Fi SIM pre-inserted.
  • You do need to install the Fi app to activate the phone
  • It has all the Samsung crap pre-installed with many system apps as you probably expect. Netflix, Facebook, Outlook, MS Office and Onedrive are the only non-Samsung, non-Google apps I noticed.
  • My vision(which is slightly below average) can't tell the difference between 1080p and 1440p at the distances I would normally hold a phone from me. So 1080p@120Hz is definitely a better choice for me.
  • Expect to spend an hour or so applying updates. There were 5-6 updates that had to be applied sequentially.
  • The phone is pretty damn fast and having 12GB of RAM makes a huge difference in apps getting killed in the background and having to be restarted.
  • If having a phone that sits flat is important to you, make sure you get a case that accommodates that
thanks for the update. can't wait to receive mine today, but case from Amazon isn't coming until end of week.
Jan 13, 2021 6:55 PM
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MaroonHealth811Jan 13, 2021 6:55 PM
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Quote from qqzj View quoted comment :
So you cannot tell the difference between 1080p vs 1440 p, but you can tell 60HZ and 120HZ? Is it scientifically reasonable? Just asking. I don't know.
As current oneplus 7pro user, I can support that. I really can't tell the difference between 1440 vs 1080 other than the text being a bit bolder in 1080. But the scrolling smoothness is night and day between 90hz vs 60hz. I can only imagine a bigger difference between 120hz vs 60.
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daltoJan 13, 2021 7:00 PM
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Quote from qqzj View quoted comment :
So you cannot tell the difference between 1080p vs 1440 p, but you can tell 60HZ and 120HZ? Is it scientifically reasonable? Just asking. I don't know.
Yes, they measure two different things. One is resolution, how big the pixels are. The other is about smooth motion. To my eyes, the latter is more noticeable.

That being said, we all have different eyes so your experience might be totally different.
Jan 13, 2021 8:08 PM
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hemihemiJan 13, 2021 8:08 PM
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Received phone today. Purchased it as add new person to existing account. List shows activate and port in as requirements as expected. Share credit option also opened up hopefully I will be able to use them.
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Signed up--thanks to SD user who gave me the referral for $20 off

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Jan 13, 2021 10:08 PM
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JollyGuide7175Jan 13, 2021 10:08 PM
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Quote from Wolverines12724 View quoted comment :
Yes, Numberbarn provides you the account number and PIN. You can add it to your Google FI's account online. OR, when you get the phone and download the Google FI app, you can enter it in the app that way.

You have to download the Google FI app for it to start the FI service no matter what.
After the 90-day period is over, do you know how we can cancel Google Fi service? We wait until the 91st day and call CS to cancel? If so, are we going to be charged another month, i.e., the 4th month, of service?

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